Podcasts about secular stories

Many writers assume that Christian stories are defined by clean content, religious themes, or explicit references to faith. But a Christian worldview is not a genre.In this episode of The Storyteller's Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explains why many faith-based stories feel preachy, emotionally shallow, or dramatically ineffective despite their good intentions. More importantly, she reveals how writers can create stories that communicate biblical truth at a deep structural level without relying on overt religious content.Through examples from Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, and modern storytelling trends, you'll discover the difference between worldview and genre, truth and signaling, and why some secular stories often resonate more deeply than many faith-based films.Topics Covered:• Christian worldview vs Christian genre • Why faith-based films often struggle • Storytelling and moral truth • Die Hard and biblical morality • Lethal Weapon as moral storytelling • Principles vs rules in story • The problem with preachy writing • Writing stories that resonate • Biblical worldview in screenwriting • Christian storytelling and cultureCHAPTERS00:00 A Secular Story Can Tell More Truth 01:12 What People Mean by "Christian Film" 02:00 Why Die Hard Matters 03:00 Principles vs Rules 05:30 Compassion vs Justice 06:30 What a Worldview Really Is 07:10 Genre vs Worldview 08:20 The Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Example 10:30 Why Nuance Matters 11:10 Secular Stories and Biblical Truth 11:25 Lethal Weapon vs Modern Storytelling 12:40 The Postmodern Worldview Shift 14:00 What Writing a Christian Worldview Actually Means 15:25 Stop Trying to Write Christian Stories 15:50 Why the Faith-Based Industry Struggles 17:35 What This Means for Writers 19:45 We Need More Truthful StoriesWatch this episode on YouTubeFree Resources for Writers:Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.

Professor Scott Curlee shares his book: Losing the Plot: How Secular Stories are Rewriting our Souls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being Christian in a Secular Age: A PilgrimageSession 3: Out-narrating the Secular StoriesOver the span of four discussions, I'm joined by the Rev'd Justin McIntosh, Rector of St Paul's Episcopal Church in Ivy, Virginia to discuss Being a Christian in a Secular Age. In this third episode, we turn a critical eye toward the Master Narratives that underwrite the Social Imaginary of our modern, Secular Age and offer a different, more complex and nuanced story of our history. In this alternative (and more accurate) story, the Church and Christian faith are not a relic blocking the way of progress but, more often than not, an impetus for and an engine of human flourishing throughout the ages. For it is this same Christian faith that has inspired the greatest philosophers, artists, theologians, musicians, scholars, and scientists of history.

In this episode of Secular Stories, Jonathan welcomes back Bryce Blankenagel from Naked Mormonism Podcast for a Secular Stories first; an in-studio, face-to-face interview. They discuss Bryce's whirlwind tour of historic Mormon sites, Mormon missionaries, learning from history, & much more! Special thanks to Jason Comeau for the awesome music throughout throughout. Check out the link for more tunes from Pastor Jay. Email: secularstories@yahoo.comTwitter: @secular_storiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatheistpodcast/?fref=ts Naked Mormonism Podcast: http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com/index.htmlNaked Mormonism Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nakedmormonism?ty=h&u=355808A Lost State of Mind – http://www.aloststateofmind.com

Most of today was driving, however the morning was spent in Palmyra and Fayette at the Smith farm, Sacred Grove, and Whitmer farm. The church has put out some really slick videos trying to explain the history, but somehow they still obfuscate the reality. Now on to a fun evening with friend of the show Jonathan Tindell of Secular Stories podcast!

In this episode of Secular Stories, Jonathan interviews Johnathan Arriola of the Too Deep Too Fast (TDTF) Podcast for a second time. They discuss Johnathan's new project, emotional states, Jonathan opens up about his personal life, and more! Special thanks to Jason Comeau for the awesome music used throughout the show. Check out the link for more tunes from Pastor Jay.Email: secularstories@yahoo.comTwitter: @secular_stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatheistpodcast/TDTF on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tdtfpod?locale=enTDTF on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/56460/86660/e/46830780?fid=86660&refid=stprTDTF on Tunein: http://tunein.com/radio/TDTFPod-p859329/ TDTF on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tdtfpod/id1097723264?mt=2TDTF on Skeptic Lab: http://skepticlab.com/portfolio-item/tdtfpod/ TDTF Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TDTFPodTDTF Email: TDTFPod@gmail.comLost State of Mind: http://www.aloststateofmind.bandcamp.com

In this episode Kurt interviews Jonathan Tindell of the atheist podcast, Secular Stories.

In this episode Kurt interviews Jonathan Tindell of the atheist podcast, Secular Stories.

In this episode of Secular Stories, Jonathan interviews Dr. David Grinspoon, astrobiologist and author of Earth in Human Hands: Shaping Our Planet's Future. They discuss the purpose behind the book, the difference between biology and astrobiology, growing up knowing and collaborating with Carl Sagan, politics and climate change, and more! Special thanks to Jason Comeau for the awesome music used throughout the show. Check out the link for more tunes from Pastor Jay.Email: secularstories@yahoo.comTwitter: @secular_stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatheistpodcast/Earth in Human Hands: https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Human-Hands-Shaping-Planets/dp/1455589128People's Evolution (Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFDEBxN9FEU; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjxqz9ioLqgTrip to the Sun (Song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJRjHHou4b8 Dr. Grinspoon's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHIof0xvCA0Interview with Library of Congress: https://blogs.loc.gov/inside_adams/2014/03/carl-sagan-imagination-science-and-mentorship-an-interview-with-david-grinspoon/Funky Science: http://funkyscience.net/Lost State of Mind: http://www.aloststateofmind.bandcamp.com

In this episode of Secular Stories, Jonathan interviews Johnathan Arriola of the Too Deep Too Fast (TDTF) Podcast. They discuss living with ADHD, stereotype threat, the importance of having meaningful conversations, the purpose of TDTF, radio broadcasting versus podcasting, and more! Special thanks to Jason Comeau for the awesome music used throughout the show. Check out the link for more tunes from Pastor Jay.Email: secularstories@yahoo.comTwitter: @secular_stories Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theatheistpodcast/TDTF on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tdtfpod?locale=enTDTF on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/56460/86660/e/46830780?fid=86660&refid=stprTDTF Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TDTFPodTDTF Email: TDTFPod@gmail.comLost State of Mind: http://www.aloststateofmind.bandcamp.com