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Join us in this One on One interview with Robert Ellsberg and author, James T. Keane, as they discuss "Reading Culture Through Catholic Eyes: 50 Writers, Thinkers, and Firebrands Who Challenge and Change Us".  Get your copy today at https://maryknoll.link/f02009  America columnist and Catholic cultural and literary critic, James T. Keane, brings together fifty varied voices--including some underappreciated ones--and reflects on their cultural, political, literary, and religious influence. His smart, accessible style brings thought leaders into conversation with a Catholic sensibility, opening unexpected insights into our current moment.  Among these fifty figures are John Kennedy Toole, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Dorothy Day, Jon Hassler, Mary Karr, Martin Amis, Toni Morrison, Graham Greene, Shusaku Endo, Andre Dubus III, Iris Murdoch, Colm Tóibín, J.F. Powers, Salman Rushdie, Mary Gordon, Wendell Berry, Thich Nhat Hanh, Sigrid Undset, Alice McDermott, and John Irving.   Reading Culture through Catholic Eyes combines Keane's breadth of knowledge of literary and cultural voices with a deep background in Catholic theology and spirituality. For general readers who appreciate lively and relevant writing, this book is a must-have. 

Silence by Shusaku Endo. Amazon.Transcript: www.readingandreaders.com

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“For those of us who are drawn into church  history and church tradition and to reading theology,  there is very little as transformative as realizing that history is populated by women and men like us who tried to follow Christ in their own time and place and culture and circumstances,  some of whom succeeded. … Looking at the saints, they make me want to be a better Christian. They make me want to be a saint.” (Brad East, from the episode)In his recent book, Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry, theologian Brad East addresses future generations of the Church, offering a transmission of Christian faith from society today to society tomorrow. Written as a fellow pilgrim and looking into the lives of saints in the past, he's writing to that post-literate, post-Christian society, where the highest recommendation of faith is in the transformed life.Today, Drew Collins welcomes Brad East to the show, and together they discuss: the importance of being passed and passing on Christian faith—its transmission; the post-literacy of digital natives (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) and the role of literacy in the acquisition and development of faith; the significance of community in a vibrant Christian faith; the question of apologetics and its effectiveness as a mode of Christian discourse; the need for beauty and love, not just truth, in Christian witness; how to talk about holiness in a world that believes less and less in the reality of sin; the difference between Judas and Peter; and what it means to study the saints and to be a saint.About Brad EastBrad East (PhD, Yale University) is an associate professor of theology in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. In addition to editing Robert Jenson's The Triune Story: Collected Essays on Scripture (Oxford University Press, 2019), he is the author of four books: The Doctrine of Scripture (Cascade, 2021), The Church's Book: Theology of Scripture in Ecclesial Context (Eerdmans, 2022), The Church: A Guide to the People of God (Lexham, 2024), and Letters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry (Eerdmans, 2024).His articles have been published in Modern Theology, International Journal of Systematic Theology, Scottish Journal of Theology, Journal of Theological Interpretation, Anglican Theological Review, Pro Ecclesia, Political Theology, Religions, Restoration Quarterly, and The Other Journal; his essays and reviews have appeared in The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Comment, Commonweal, First Things, Front Porch Republic, The Hedgehog Review, Living Church, Los Angeles Review of Books, Marginalia Review of Books, Mere Orthodoxy, The New Atlantis, Plough, and The Point. You can found out more, including links to his writing, podcast appearances, and blog, on his personal website: https://www.bradeast.org/.Show NotesLetters to a Future Saint: Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry  by Brad EastThe importance of being passed and passing on Christian faith—its transmissionSpencer Bogle, the reason Brad East is a theologianThe post-literacy of Gen Z and Gen Alpha and the role of literacy in the acquisition and development of faithThe question of apologetics and its effectiveness as a mode of Christian discourseThe need for beauty and love, not just truth, in Christian witnessChristianity pre-exists you, and pre-existed literate society. So it can survive post-literacyTik-Tok and getting off it“We have to have a much broader vision of the Christian life.”The Doctrine of Scripture, by Brad East, Foreword by Katherine SondereggerCartesian Christianity: me alone in a room, maybe with a flashlight and a bibleSpiritual but not religious (H/T Tara Isabella Burton)We're not saved individuallyAlice in Wonderland and “believing 17 absurd things every day”Is Christian apologetics sub-intellectual and effective?Gavin Ortlund, taking seriously spiritual and moral questions with pastoral warmth and intellectual integrity—”a ministry of Q&A”Bishop Robert Barron and William Lane Craig“People are not going to  be won to the faith through argument. They're going to be won by beauty.”Beauty of lives well-lived, integrity, virtue, and martyrdom“What lies beyond this world is available in part in this world and so good it's worth dying for.”Is Christian apologetics actually for Christians, rather than evangelism?“A person's life can be an apologetic argument.”James K.A. Smith: “We don't want to be brains on sticks.”“You're just going to look bizarre.”“Come and see. … If you see something unique or uniquely powerful here, then stick around.”Saintliness and a cloud of witnessesWhy do the saints matter?The protagonist of Augustine's Confessions is actually St. Monica.“I want to be like Monica…”“For those of us who are drawn into church  history and church tradition and to reading theology,  there is very little as transformative as realizing that history is populated by women and men like us who tried to follow Christ in their own time and place and culture and circumstances,  some of whom succeeded. … Looking at the saints, they make me want to be a better Christian. They make me want to be a saint.”How to talk about holiness in a world that believes less and less in the reality of sin.Is holiness just connected to purity culture?Holiness is very difficult to describe.Hauerwas: “Humans aren't holy. Only God is holy.”Holiness as being like God and being set apart and conformed to his likenessHoliness is, by rights, God's alone.Appreciating the “everyday saints” among usSanctification as an utterly passive actThe final words of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict), “Jesus, ich liebe dich!” (”Jesus, I love you.”)Peter and JudasLucy Shaw poem, “Judas, Peter” (see below)“There is a way to fail as a Christian. It's to  despair of the possibility of Christ forgiving you.”What it means to journey as a pilgrim towards holiness is, is not to get everything right.Shusaku Endo, Silence“What I say is we're all Kichichiro. We're all Peter and Judas. We're all bad Christians. There are no good Christians.”Kester Smith and returning to baptism“Sometimes it might be difficult for me to believe that God loves me.”“Judas, Peter”by Lucy Shawbecause we are all betrayers, taking silver and eating body and blood and asking (guilty) is it I and hearing him say yes it would be simple for us all to rush out and hang ourselvesbut if we find grace to cry and wait after the voice of morning has crowed in our ears clearly enough to break out hearts he will be there to ask us each again do you love me?Production NotesThis podcast featured Brad East & Drew CollinsEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Zoë Halaban, Alexa Rollow, Emily Brookfield, and Kacie BarrettA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Show Notes:00:02 – Introduction to the episode by Justin McRoberts01:24 – Claude discusses his background in literature and how he uses it to engage faith communities04:50 – The balance between writing for oneself and writing for an audience06:45 – Influence of early conversations and figures in Claude's life on his perspective of black history10:00 – The importance of African American literature and Toni Morrison's Beloved14:20 – The power of literature to create empathy and broaden perspectives19:30 – Why black stories matter beyond the merit system23:45 – The concept of hope in black narratives and the role of progress27:00 – Endurance versus healing: A reflection on Christian hope30:00 – How Paul's endurance in ministry serves as an example of hope for believers32:00 – Books Claude is currently reading: Silence by Shusaku Endo and Underworld by Don DeLillo33:00 – Closing thoughts and reflections on the transformative power of literature and faith Links For Justin:Coaching with JustinOrder In Rest - New Book of PoemsOrder Sacred StridesJustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastNEW Single - Let GoNEW Music - Sliver of HopeNEW Music - The Dood and The BirdThe Book - It Is What You Make itHearts and Minds Amazon Barnes and Noble

Dagens gjest har jobbet med flere Ghibli-filmer! Tidskoder: (00:00) - Introduksjon av gjest (04:48) - Å jobbe med Arthaus og Studio Ghibli (07:34) - En sømløs teksting av film (11:20) - Utfordringen med ordspill og "itadakimasu" (16:06) - NO CUT! (19:54) - Litt for kreativ med Valmueåsen (22:31) - Gutten og hegren (26:28) - Miyazakis historiefortelling (27:41) - Magne og heksene (33:57) - Når man må finne opp vrimlevimser (37:57) - En oversetters fristelser (40:29) - Taushet av Shusaku Endo (49:51) - Japansk språk og låneord (49:51) - Japans tiltrekningskraft (01:02:52) - Cool-Japan (01:04:36) - Døgnåpent og den enkle historien (01:09:23) - Bør oversetteren frykte KI?

Inspired by a solar eclipse road trip, we are chatting about the infamous "coexist" bumper sticker and ponder if we can truly do just that. We touch on martyrs, Truth, the Acts of the Apostles, and discuss whether or not Jesus was the happy-go-lucky, peace-loving person people make him out to be. Has there been a wussification of Jesus? If you are interested in a fictional, but gorgeous story about the Japanese martyrs, Annie highly recommends "Silence" by Shusaku Endo. Follow us on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us an email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chattycatholicspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you have a little life situation that has you baffled on how to handle it? We want to help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your story or question anonymously.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ There is nothing to trivial or too heavy.

Welcome to Film School Dropout, where film critic Ben Friedman and today's guest Variety's Senior Awards Editor Clayton Davis ( @ByClaytonDavis ) embark on a profound journey into the world of cinema and faith. In this video, we'll be delving deep into Martin Scorsese's thought-provoking masterpiece, "Silence." This film is a testament to Scorsese's own faith, as well as a meditation on themes of faith, doubt, and the devout nature of his filmmaking as a Catholic. Follow Clayton Davis All Social Media Platforms:  @ByClaytonDavis  Variety: https://variety.com/author/clayton-davis/ Martin Scorsese, an iconic director known for classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas," took a significant departure from his usual gangster genre with "Silence." Released in 2016, this epic work is a cinematic adaptation of Shusaku Endo's novel of the same name. At its heart, "Silence" is a story of two Jesuit priests, Father Rodrigues and Father Garupe, portrayed by Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver, who embark on a perilous mission to find their mentor, played by the incredible Liam Neeson, in 17th century Japan, a country where Christianity is outlawed. As a devout Catholic, the themes of faith, doubt, and the silent presence of God have long been a central part of Scorsese's life. In this video, we'll explore how his faith has influenced not only the making of this film but also his entire cinematic career. We'll also examine how the film addresses the complex interplay between faith, cultural differences, and the clash of belief systems, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of rural Japan. Martin Scorsese's personal connection to the material shines through, making this work a testament to his lifelong exploration of faith, doubt, and the human condition. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the devout nature of Scorsese's filmmaking and the profound themes at the heart of "Silence." If you're a fan of thought-provoking cinema, religious exploration, or just want to dive deeper into the mind of one of cinema's greatest directors, be sure to watch this video. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated on more engaging content like this. Thank you for joining us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmschooldropout/message

Join us as we discuss Shusaku Endo's novel of historical fiction Silence, where he confronts the age old question of "Where is God during human suffering?" Van Gessel, our guest and translator of many of Endo's novels, joins us to clarify some of the discrepancies in the original translation, as well as the difficulty in general of teaching faith to an audience that doesn't share your language. If you're looking for an introduction to Japanese literature, Silence is a wonderful place to start. You will hear the faith of early Christians in Silence.

Hasekura Rokuemon Tsunenaga was a samurai who led a diplomatic delegation to New Spain, Spain and Rome in the 17th century. But many of the Japanese records about their mission were lost or destroyed after they returned. Research: Carl, Katy. “Aiming for Japan and Getting Heaven Thrown In.” Genealogies of Modernity. 12/2/2020. https://genealogiesofmodernity.org/journal/2020/11/25/scales-of-value-shusaku-endos-the-samurai Christensen, Thomas. “1616: The World in Motion.” Counterpoint. 2012. https://archive.org/details/1616worldinmotio0000chri/ Corradini, Piero. “Some Problems concerning Hasekura Tsunenaga's Embassy to the Pope." From Rethinking Japan Vol. 2. Routledge. 1995. Frederic, Louis. “Japan Encyclopedia.” Translated by Käthe Roth. 2002. https://archive.org/details/japanencyclopedi0000loui/mode/1up Fujikawa, Mayu. “Pope Paul V's global design.” Renaissance Studies, APRIL 2016, Vol. 30, No. 2 (APRIL 2016). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/26618847 Gessel, Van C. “Historical Background.” From The Samurai by Shusaku Endo. Gutierrez, Ed. “Samurai in Spain.” Japan Quarterly, Jan. 1, 2000. Jones, Josh. “The 17th Century Japanese Samurai Who Sailed to Europe, Met the Pope & Became a Roman Citizen.” Open Culture. 11/29/2021. https://www.openculture.com/2021/11/the-17th-century-japanese-samurai-who-sailed-to-europe-met-the-pope-became-a-roman-citizen.html Kamens, Edward. “'The Tale of Genji' and ‘Yashima' Screens in Local and Global Contexts.” Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin , 2007, Japanese Art at Yale (2007). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/40514681 KCP International. “Hasekura Tsunenaga and his Travels.” KCP International Japanese Language School. 9/6/2017. https://www.kcpinternational.com/2017/09/hasekura-tsunenaga-and-his-travels/ Lee, Christina H. “The Perception of the Japanese in Early Modern Spain: Not Quite ‘The Best People Yet Discovered'.” eHumanista: Volume 11, 2008. Massarella, Derek. “The Japanese Embassy to Europe (1582–1590).” The Japanese Embassy to Europe (1582–1590). February 2013. https://www.hakluyt.com/downloadable_files/Journal/Massarella.pdf Mathes, W. Michael. “A Quarter Century of Trans-Pacific Diplomacy: New Spain and Japan, 1592-1617.” Journal of Asian History , 1990, Vol. 24, No. 1 (1990). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41925377 Musillo, Marco. “The Borghese papacy's reception of a samurai delegation and its fresco image at Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome.” From Western visions of the Far East in a transpacific age, 1522-1657. Ashgate, 2012. Pasciuto, Greg. “Hasekura Tsunenaga: The Adventures of a Christian Samurai.” The Collector. 12/7/2022. https://www.thecollector.com/hasekura-tsunenaga-christian-samurai/ Sanabrais, Sofia. “'Spaniards of Asia': The Japanese Presence in Colonial Mexico.” Bulletin of Portuguese Japanese Studies. 2009, 18/19. https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/361/36129851009.pdf Shigemi, Inaga. “Japanese Encounters with Latin America and Iberian Catholicism (1549–1973): Some Thoughts on Language, Imperialism, Identity Formation, and Comparative Research.” The Comparatist, Vol. 32 (MAY 2008). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/26237176 Strusiewicz, Cezary Jan. “The Samurai Who Met the Pope.” Tokyo Weekender. 4/26/2021. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/japanese-culture/the-samurai-who-met-the-pope/ Theroux, Marcel. “The samurai who charmed the courts of Europe.” The Guardian. 6/7/2020. https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jun/07/hasekura-rokuemon-tsunenaga-japan-samurai-charmed-courts-europe Tucci, Giuseppe. “Japanese Ambassadors as Roman Patricians.” East and West , JULY 1951, Vol. 2, No. 2. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/29757935 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest Mimi Edou joins us to talk about Ramadan, fasting, plus reflections from Jonathan on interfaith work, and Shusaku Endo's Silence!

MEAAAANNN...by God, GENE!!! On this Zeitcast, we are talking about how people can think they are culture-free, but everybody else is shaped by "the culture," inglorious ways of defining the "glory of God," how it's possible to take Revelation literally but not the Sermon on the Mount (!?), the relationship between Jesus and Paul, "the world," "the flesh," and Shusaku Endo's epic novel, Silence. WOOOOO!!!

A native of Nottingham, England, Dr. Darren J. N. Middleton received his Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Manchester, his Master of Philosophy in Modern Christian Doctrine from the University of Oxford, and his Ph.D. in Literature and Theology from the University of Glasgow. After teaching five years at Rhodes College and a 24 year tenure at Texas Christian University, Dr. Middleton is now Professor of Literature and Theology at and Director of Baylor University's Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC). He is here to share with us some of the range of his work, but especially to talk about his most recent book, The Writer and the Cross: Interviews with Authors of Christian Historical Fiction. Darren is author or editor of a dozen books, and over 50 articles and book chapters, addressing such varied subjects as Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis, Japanese author Shusaku Endo, English novelist Graham Greene, and American writer Cormac McCarthy, along with studies of the Rastafari, an interest growing out of childhood friendship with Jamaican immigrants to his hometown. Among Darren books are Theology After Reading: Christian Imagination and the Power of Fiction, Novel Theology: Nikos Kazantzakis's Encounter with Whiteheadian Process Theism, Rastafari and the Arts: An Introduction, and Mother Tongue Theologies: Poets, Novelists, Non-Western Christianity. The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory and Shusaku Endo's Silence both tell the story of a persecuted Catholic priest forced to choose between martyrdom and apostasy. In this installment of Book Club, Cory and I explore how the two novels are mirror images that explore the same theme with inverted characters and plots.

We dive into Martin Scorsese's 2016 film Silence, an adaptation of the novel by Shusaku Endo. The story explores the story of Jesuit missionaries in Japan which resonates with the LDS mission experience. Joining us is special guest Van Gessel, a retired BYU professor who translated Endo's works into English and was a consultant on the film. We talk about his experience working on the film and the differences between the film and the book. Don't miss the debate on the morality of Father Rodrigues's final decision. Is this film about a failure of faith or the necessity of the atonement? Whichever you way you lean, it's certain that this film will make you think. Our Ratings: Content: Celestial- Artistic Merit: 5 popcorn balls Gospel Connections: 4 apricots Best Books: Liz - Dendo: One Year and One Half in Tokyo by Brittany Long Olsen - https://amzn.to/3j0SBPK Daniel - Shtisel (Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81004164?source=35) and Srugim (Amazon Prime - https://amzn.to/3qRFNj1); The Farewell (https://amzn.to/38mZNUz) Jeff - Artifact Space by Miles Cameron (https://amzn.to/36LAaw9); Five Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull (https://amzn.to/3LxDfyt); Book of Enoch (https://amzn.to/376ri4a); The Lost Symbol (series on Peacock not recommended - https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/dan-browns-the-lost-symbol/5952493920723809112; book recommended - https://amzn.to/36LTc5y) Van - Crash Landing on You (https://www.netflix.com/title/81159258); Departures (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V97h623Zqqk) Links: Shinya Tsukamoto - Japanese filmmaker who was cast as Mokichi - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinya_Tsukamoto Alma and Amulek watch their converts being martyred in Alma 14 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/14?lang=eng Alma 1-29: A Brief Theological Introduction by Kylie Nielson Turley - https://amzn.to/3qVLZqk Hesiod's Theogany - https://amzn.to/3J0VydX "Do the thing that we would not do" - a paraphrase of Romans 7:15 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/rom/7.15?lang=eng When You Can't Come Back: A Story of Courage and Grace by Dave and Jan Daravecky - https://amzn.to/3uQSgEP "How often would I have gathered thee as a hen gathereth her chicks" - paraphrase of Matt 23:37 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/23.37?lang=eng) and 3 Nephi 10:4-6 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/3-ne/10?lang=eng&id=4-6#p4) "Sooner would a nursing mother forget her child" - paraphrase of Isaiah 49:15 - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/isa/49.15?lang=eng Earlier Japanese film of Silence - Chinmoku - https://amzn.to/3K15Rjy Films with similar themes: Heartbreak Ridge (1986) - https://amzn.to/35xqNQ9 The Mission (1986)- https://amzn.to/3NHt1xt A Hidden Life (2019)- https://amzn.to/3J2Li4W Find Us: Liz - lizbusby.com Daniel - Nauvoo Neighbor (https://nauvooneighbor.org/) Jeff - Twitter: @JeffSBennion; Public Square Magazine (https://publicsquaremag.org/) Van - translations of Endo's works (https://amzn.to/3DwTTLW); Wikipedia page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_C._Gessel); BYU devotional on pop culture (https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/van-c-gessel/welding-link-culture/) Video editing by Robert Hill - https://roberthillw.wixsite.com/robert-hill Associate Links: Links to products may be associate links, which means a small part of your purchase goes to Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree. We appreciate your support. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popcultureapricottree/support

Resensi Buku Silence karya Shusaku Endo yang diterbitkan oleh Penerbit Gramedia Pustaka Utama. Diulas oleh Ikra Amesta (@baca.semesta). Resensi ini merupakan bagian dari Kompetisi Podcast Resensi Buku 3 yang berkolaborasi dengan Inti Megah Swara Indonesia dan 7 penerbit, yaitu Gramedia Pustaka Utama, Penerbit Mizan, Penerbit Haru, Buku Mojok, Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia, Bentang Pustaka, dan GagasMedia. - Follow Podcast Resensi Buku di Instagram: @podcastresensibuku | Follow Podluck Podcast Collective di Instagram: @podluckpodcast | Cek tagar #kompetisiresensi3 di Instagram untuk informasi lebih lanjut. - Penafian: pendapat yang disampaikan oleh peresensi tidak mewakili pandangan tim panitia Kompetisi Podcast Resensi Buku.

We return again to Japan, this time in the 17th century, to follow the tragic tale of Jesuit missionaries who struggle with their faith and eventually apostatize under the pressure of Japanese persecution. Central to our discussion is the "Mars Hill" approach--that is, how are Christians to properly employ pagan culture in a way that leads them to the gospel without either destroying culture or compromising the message of the gospel?

Episode Notes Raymond says no. Sophie says yes. Email us and let us know who's right. We'll be back in two weeks with regular episodes, discussing Shusaku Endo's Silence! See you then. Thanks to Caleb Klomparens for our theme music, "No New Words" from the album Krypt. You can listen to more of his music here: https://soundcloud.com/kappamuse Visit our website at: https://unreliablenarratorspodcast.wordpress.com/ What work would you like to hear discussed next? E-mail us at: unreliablenarratorsstoa@gmail.com Access the Stoa Mars Hill list here: https://stoausa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mars-Hill-Topics-2021-2022-1.pdf

Episode Notes What is grief if not love persevering? Raymond gets excited about cinematography. Sophie pulls out her copy of C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces. We talk about The Truman Show, grief, Gethsemane, and...memes? Plus, we answer a listener question! New episodes every other Friday. Stay tuned for our next episode where we discuss Shusaku Endo's 1966 novel Silence. Questions? Comments? E-mail us at unreliablenarratorsstoa@gmail.com, visit our website at unreliablenarratorspodcast.wordpress.com, or check us out on Instagram @unreliablenarratorspodcast. Theme music is "No New Words" by Caleb Klomparens. Check out his music at https://soundcloud.com/kappamuse. Access the Stoa Mars Hill list here: https://stoausa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mars-Hill-Topics-2021-2022-1.pdf.

Of all the causes of doubt in our lives, the silence of God is hardest to understand. In some ways, it's similar to the doubts we experience when we suffer; but it comes at us in a different way. Suffering is often caused by a sudden, catastrophic event. But the silence of God can be glacial. It slowly gnaws at us, and has the potential to shake our faith. According to the philosopher, Michael Rae: “God's silence is painful for us. Many believers experience crippling doubt, overwhelming sadness, and ultimate loss of faith as a result of ongoing silence…many people have been positively damaged by divine silence.”Have you ever struggled with the silence of God? Have you ever gone through a season where it feels like he is a million miles away? How should we respond in times like that? And why is it so hard sometimes to hear God's voice?In this episode, Dominic unpacks this challenging question and offers some practical steps we can take to hear from God again.Books Mentioned in the Episode:Silence by Shusaku EndoParables of Kierkegaard by Søren KierkegaardWhen Faith Fails, Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt by Dominic Done(Chapter 8: Why is God silent?) Website:PursuingFaith.orgWe'd love to hear from you! info@pursuingfaith.org

This week we're diving back into some Scorsese, because who wouldn't want to do that, right? This time we're talking about his 2016 effort, Silence. Not too sure if we can find any answers for the difficult questions this film grapples with, but we talk all about the film and questions themselves. From Christianity and faith to Kierkegaard and cinematography, we cover a lot of ground and hopefully make a modicum of sense while doing so. Come back in two weeks for a lesser known film, 29th Street! Contact us at rollitpodcast@gmail.com or follow us!    Twitter - @RollItPodcast    Instagram - @rollitpodcast    Music by Ethan Rapp

Episodio 147 Autores: Henri Nouwen, Rachel Held Evans, Stanley Hauerwas, C.S. Lewis, Barbara Brown Taylor, Paul Young, Rob Bell, Dallas Willard, Brian Zahnd, Robert Bly, Shusaku Endo.

We all know we're supposed to care about the environment — but what does that look like with a sacramental posture? And what do we do about it besides tossing our plastic and cardboard in the recycling bin? Seth and Tsh admit their own challenges while recognizing the need to do more — sanely. After all, the other two Rs are more effective than the third. Seth: Newsletter | Website Tsh: Newsletter | Website Pick up a round of drinks & help keep the show going Come to Italy with us! Praise Be to You - Laudato Si', by Pope Francis Why You Should Quit Recycling We Tried Going Zero Waste for a Month: Here's What Happened, by WheezyWaiter Silence, by Shusaku Endo  

In the second Split Picks devoted to Martin Scorsese, Bennett Glace, Robert Delany, and Craig Wright conclude their talk about the director's career with a deep look at his 2016 film Silence. Based on Shusaku Endo's 1966 novel about Catholic missionaries attempting to spread their religion to Japan, Scorsese's third religious epic follows Fathers Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Garupe (Adam Driver) who enter the country to track down their old teacher, Ferreiro (Liam Neeson), who is rumored to have renounced his religion. Listen to the concluding episode to find out how Silence relates to their prior talk about The King of Comedy, how Scorsese's adaptation stands up to Masahiro Shinoda's adaptation, and hear who Bennett accuses of Scorsese apostasy.

In the tradition of what we had to do in school when I was growing up, here's my composition exercise on the first day back from holidays. (Plus some bonus thoughts on preaching at the end from Phil Wheeler and David Jackman.) Holidays are hardly the time for deep thought. A bit of quiet musing perhaps, as the miles drift by down the highway, with a favourites compilation playing on the car stereo, and your beloved snoozing in the seat next to you. But nothing too mentally taxing. No writing of Payneful Truths on the back of napkins. However, now that I'm back from two refreshing weeks, I've been reflecting on why holidays are so good and so important.  Perhaps I'm feeling bullish about holidays because this one was so good. Unlike every previous attempt to take a break over the past two years, this one actually worked. No flood, fire or plague prevented us. The weather was glorious. The mountain trails we tramped were spectacular. The novels I read were diverting and profound. (I'll share some of them below.)It was a special time. That's what a holiday is I suppose. It's a ‘holy-day'; a special or distinctive day (which is what the word ‘holy' means). Originally, these were days for celebrating one of the special ‘holy' days in the Christian calendar. But even more originally, the idea of setting apart certain special days to stop working goes back to the very beginning. God did it at the creation of the world, and he commanded Israel to do likewise—to have a special ‘stop' day when no work was done (the word ‘sabbath' means to cease or stop or rest from doing something). Interestingly, in the two versions of the Ten Commandments (in Exod 20 and Deut 5), a different rationale is given for observing the day of ‘stopping'. In Exodus 20, the reason is that “in six days, the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested (or ‘stopped') the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath and made it holy.” Stop working, says the commandment, and remember that everything comes to you from the hand of the mighty Creator. Every single thing you do and work towards, and everything you experience and enjoy as the result of your labours—all of these things come from the God who made everything and then stopped; who completed the entire creation, so that “without him was not any thing made that was made”, as John 1 very precisely puts it. We can only work and enjoy anything because God made everything. Don't think for a minute (says the commandment) that you're self-sufficient; don't let a week go by without stopping and enacting truth that the majestic Creator made you and everything, and then stopped. It's certainly true that pausing to enjoy the fruit of our work is good for us, and refreshing. But the main reason to stop is because God stopped. There's nothing we can add to his creation, in that sense. It's all from him. We're always working gratefully and trustingly with his raw materials. We are inescapably finite andcontingent beings. We need rest. And we are utterly dependent on our Creator for life and breath and everything. Resting from work is a recognition of that, and a celebration of it.Exodus looks back to God's finished work in creation, but Deuteronomy looks back to God's powerful work in redeeming Israel from the slavery of Egypt. The rationale for keeping the ‘stopping day' in Deuteronomy 5 is this: “You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. Therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.”Don't forget (says the commandment) that everything you are enjoying here in the land of milk and honey is an act of pure grace. It's God alone who strong-armed you here (so to speak), despite all your weakness and rebelliousness. In other words, it's important to stop the relentless round of working and achieving to remember that we don't deserve any of it. On the contrary, we deserve something entirely different from God, and the fact that we enjoy so much goodness from his hand is because of his generosity and mercy, not our merit. I'd like to say that these profound theological underpinnings to the importance of ‘holidays' were at the absolute forefront of my mind over the past two weeks. But to claim that would be to infringe another of the commandments. All the same, on this first day back at work, I can seeing why ceasing from work is so important—not just to respect my created limitations but to rely on and rejoice in the goodness of my Creator. So what I did on my holiday was to enjoy the blessing of God, creator and redeemer—the God who made a world so full of beauty and goodness to enjoy; who made us with the ability to create beautiful and good artefacts (like movies and novels); and who blesses us with these things, and gives us the ability to enjoy them, not because of our works but in spite of them. PSFor me, a good holiday involves not only leaving my own home and temporarily inhabiting another, but also taking a rest from my own mind and reality, and inhabiting another. Reading good novels, in other words. The best novels take you to a different world, seen through the mind of its creator (the novelist). And if that world is compellingly drawn, and the action that takes place within it artfully managed, you not only receive the pleasure of experiencing a story well told but of perceiving something true or insightful about the real world; or of having a question raised that leaves you pondering.The two novels I enjoyed most this time were:* Silence by Shusaku Endo, an extraordinary and beautifully written story about the persecution suffered by Christian missionaries in 17th century Japan. Where or how does God speak in the midst of unimaginable suffering and persecution? And if you were given the choice to trample (literally) on the face of Christ in order to save other believers from a slow, agonizing death by torture, what would you do? * Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (an English author of Japanese heritage); a haunting story set in a world in which human clones are created and raised for organ donation. The key questions: What does it mean be human, or to have a soul? Who is the more human: the clones who try to come to terms with their purpose and destiny (a death in their late 20s or 30s after multiple donations), or the society that has created them for this chilling purpose? In the rush to get things finished before hols, I forgot to pass on a recommendation to listen to Champ Thornton's great little podcast, In the Word, On the Go. Aimed at individuals and families, each ten-minute episode looks at a single Bible verse, with a different guest each time talking about what this verse means and why it is important to them. And if you listen to this particular episode, you might hear a familiar voice talking about a very unusual favourite verse … One more thing to catch up on as I get back in groove—a couple of excellent responses came in to my piece on a ‘newish definition of preaching'. They are too good not to share. First from Phil Wheeler, who runs Evangelism and New Churches here in Sydney, and is also connected with WordPartners (formerly LRI), an organization that trains preachers around the world:I think the movement from exegesis (what is this passage about, what does it teach?) to the preached word (what does this mean for us, what is the transforming, compelling truth for today?) is exactly where many of our sermons fall down.That is where I like the language and questions used by WordPartners (link) (formally Leadership Resources International). Questions like:So what? Move your descriptive content into a preached contention—prosecute a case; explain to me why this matters.What is the transformational intent of passage/author? This is similar to ‘what is God doing?'. But transformation captures more as it can be a renewed mind, circumcised heart, re-oriented will, or Christ-like behaviours. It's broader. Since the goal of preaching ought be transformation, this is a great question to ask.I also like to ask: After reading this passage what would you pray for? This often unpacks the real heart of the passage and response to it. I have often heard preaching or even preached myself and was not especially clear on the main idea and application until the prayer at the end. Turning our mind towards God and asking him to help us sharpens the thinking—sometimes I've wished I preached the prayer point instead of the sermon! I also think asking and appreciating the tone and mood of the passage are helpful in getting transformation and appropriate application right. Encouraging warm pastoral passages ought be just that in application; challenging/warning passages ought have such a tone as well. So a sermon on Eph 1 ought not be an arid treatise on predestination!David Jackman wrote in along quite similar lines. David was for many years the head of the Proclamation Trust in the UK: I am very interested in your ‘newish' definition of preaching, with which I very much agree.I think the strength of the definition is that it takes us beyond simply explaining the surface meaning of the passage to its transformational intention, which may be pastoral, ethical, evangelistic etc. And I think this is where good preachers often get stuck. They know (rightly) that they need to work hard at their exegesis, relate the text to its literary, historical and whole Bible contexts, reflect on the biblical theology and systematics issues which the text raises or clarifies, but they don't build the bridge to the lives their hearers live 24/7. Instead of doing for their hearers what God is doing in the passage (we could call it the transformational purpose), they tend to leave them on the Bible side of the bridge, but never land their sermon or their hearers at the other end in contemporary application. I think that's why they often cast around to create some ‘action step', which then becomes a ‘bolt-on' application and therefore lacks grip and penetration. Often it is selected from the ‘ought to' that most preachers carry—we ought to pray, witness, study the Bible etc more. And it is very easy for me listening in the congregation to shrug that off, because it doesn't come with the authority of the preaching doing what God was doing when he inspired this word. As Dick Lucas used to say, “It doesn't go for the jugular”! I agree that this definition also helps us to uphold but clarify the Reformers' expectation that faithful biblical preaching is the Word of God. What this establishes is that this faithfulness is not just propositional, but transformational.These are excellent thoughts. After 50 years of preaching, and teaching others to preach, David has two books coming out later this year on the subject: a short book especially aimed at beginner preachers called From Text to Teaching, to be published by Matthias Media; and a more comprehensive collection of his reflections Transforming Preaching, to be published by Christian Focus. Look out for them. This is one of the occasional freebie editions of the Payneful Truth that goes out to the whole list. But if you're a free-lister and thinking about possibly subscribing—don't! Wait a couple of weeks: a special offer is coming …And for today's graphic, here's one of the many lousy spots where we ate a picnic lunch on holidays. Looking down over Blue Lake in the Kosciusko National Park. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe

"Rio Profundo", o último romance do escritor japonês Shusaku Endo, passa-se na Índia e gira em torno de um grupo de turistas japoneses que decidiram viajar até este país em busca de paz espiritual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Que la cebolla nos bendiga... De "Deep River" de Shusaku Endo

Jimmy and Geoff start off with a bit of conversation about Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Then, Geoff shares his reflections on "Silence" by Shusaku Endo. Finally, they read an email from one of the PIPS (Priests in Pod Supporters) and share their "Hail Thee, Festival Day" moments. You can send them an email at twopriestsinapod@gmail.com.

Here comes a fun "crossover" episode, in which your Book XChange co-hosts go multimedia and talk about some of their favorite (and maybe not-so-favorite) book-to-movie adaptations. The brothers discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with adapting a well-known or beloved book for the screen, and kick around a broad assortment of choices - some very famous, others a little more obscure. What makes an adaptation truly noteworthy and interesting? What are some of your favorite films made from books? What are some of the reasons book adaptations fail? All of this, plus plenty of movie recommendations to fill your queues or satisfy your quarantine viewing needs, are coming your way in lucky Episode 13 of the Book XChange podcast... MOVIE ADAPTATIONS DISCUSSED/RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE (and what they're adapted from): 'No Country for Old Men,' directed by the Coen Brothers (from the Cormac McCarthy novel); 'True Grit,' directed by the Coen Brothers (from the Charles Portis novel); 'Silence,' directed by Martin Scorsese (from the Shusaku Endo novel); 'Hugo,' Martin Scorsese (from the Brian Selznick novel); 'Shutter Island,' Martin Scorsese (from the Dennis Lehane novel); 'The Age of Innocence,' Martin Scorsese (from the Edith Wharton novel); 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford,' Andrew Dominik (from the Ron Hansen novel); 'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,' by Peter Weir (from multiple Patrick O'Brian novels); 'The Grapes of Wrath,' John Ford (from the John Steinbeck novel); 'The Sister Brothers,' Jacques Audiard (from the Patrick deWitt novel); 'The Road,' John Hillcoat (from the Cormac McCarthy novel); 'The Big Short,' Adam McKay (from the Michael Lewis non-fiction book); 'The Shining,' Staley Kubrick (from the Stephen King novel); '2001: A Space Odyssey,' Stanley Kubrick (from the Arthur C. Clarke novel); 'Barry Lyndon,' Stanley Kubrick (from the William Makepeace Thackeray novel); 'A Clockwork Orange,' Stanley Kubrick (from the Anthony Burgess novel); 'Rosemary's Baby,' Roman Polanski (from the Ira Levin novel); 'Oliver Twist,' Roman Polanski (from the Charles Dickens novel); 'Death and the Maiden,' Roman Polanski (from the Charles Dickens novel); 'Carnage,' Roman Polanski (from the Yasmina Reza play); 'The Innocents,' Jack Clayton (from the Henry James novella 'The Turn of the ' - adaptation written by Truman Capote); 'Ran' and 'Throne of Blood,' Akira Kurosawa (from the William Shakespeare plays); 'High and Low,' Akira Kurosawa (from the Ed McBain novel 'King's Ransom'); 'Roshomon,' Akira Kurosawa (from the Ryūnosuke Akutagawa short story); 'Enemy,' Denis Villenueve (from the Jose Saramago novel 'The Double'); 'Dune,' Denis Villenueve (from the Frank Herbert novel); 'Arrival,' Denis Villenueve (from the Ted Chiang short story 'Story of Your Life'); 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' Wes Anderson (from the Roald Dahl novel); 'The Iron Giant,' Brad Bird (from the Ted Hughes novel 'The Iron Man'); 'A Scanner Darkly,' Richard Linklater (from the Philip K. novel); 'Bernie,' Richard Linklater (from the Texas Monthly article 'Midnight in the Garden of East Texas' by Skip Hollandsworth); 'Fast Food Nation,' Richard Linklater (from the non-fiction book by Eric Schlosser); 'In Cold Blood,' Richard Brooks (from the non-fiction book by Truman Capote); 'Adaptation,' Spike Jonze (from the non-fiction book 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean - adaptation written by Charlie Kaufman); 'Kristin Lavransdatter,' Liv Ullman (from the trilogy by Sigrid Undset); Planned next episode of the Book XChange podcast: We discuss some of our favorite Nobel Prize for Literature winners!

This episode is a conversation with Jacob Torbeck. Jacob is a PhD candidate at Loyola University in Chicago's Integrated Studies in Ethics and Theology program. Jacob and I have crossed paths many times over the past 20 or so years, but have never gotten to know each other well. In this conversation, we talk a bit about his background, then turn to a host of other topics: Jesuits and liberation theology, the unity and diversity within Catholicism, Jake's faith and his reasons for pursuing theology as an academic discipline, teaching theology and ethics to college students, faith, and the relationships between faith and science, faith and institutions, and faith and today's party politics. Enjoy. Things to Check Out (shared by Jacob): The Left Side of the Church (article published in Jacobin, available here: https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/12/church-liberation-theology-latin-america-left) The Violence of Love: Quotations from Archbishop Romero (free book, available here: http://www.romerotrust.org.uk/homilies-and-writings/violence-love) Silence by Shusaku Endo (book, available here: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?cm_sp=SearchF-_-topnav-_-Results&kn=Endo%20Silence&sts=t) Book debunking the "skills gap" myth: About halfway through our conversation, I got sidetracked talking about STEM and the myth of the "skills gap." If you're interested in that topic, check out the book Why Good People Can't Get Jobs: The Skills Gap and What Companies Can Do About It by Peter Cappelli (available here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/why-good-people-cant-get-jobs-peter-cappelli/1110912284) Music for this episode: Good Night by Siobhan Dakay (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/SiobhanD/60107 Ft: MyVanillaworld Episode art: Photograph by yours truly.

Dr. Paul Axton, theologian and host of the Forging Ploughshares podcast, sits down with David Gornoski to talk about his experience of living in Japan, the idea of shame in death, Lacanian psychoanalysis, and seeing Japanese culture through Christian eyes. While pointing out that Romans 7 is absolutely essential for understanding what it is to imitate Jesus, Dr. Axton observes that death is "an orientation of violence and what we're continuously spreading as we go." Dr. Axton further explains that the problem of scapegoating is rooted in theological development and that we often mistakenly think that scapegoating is our salvation. The theologian highlights that refusal to scapegoat is resisting the enthroned sacrificial powers through an analysis of Shusaku Endo's novel 'Silence' and the historical persecution of Christians during the Tokugawa shogunate. Why is there such a high suicide rate in Japan? What can Japan teach the rest of the world in being both a high-functioning and scapegoating society? Listen to the full podcast for an intriguing conversation on culture, politics, and the juxtaposition between scapegoating and technological rise in modern Japanese society.

The award-winning novel Silence by Shusaku Endo has been made into an epic movie directed by Martin Scorsese. This movie is about the persecution of the Japanese Christians during 1600-1800 when nearly 300K Christians were martyred for their faith in Christ. Listen as Pat presents his critique of this epic movie.

The award-winning novel Silence by Shusaku Endo has been made into an epic movie directed by Martin Scorsese. This movie is about the persecution of the Japanese Christians during 1600-1800 when nearly 300K Christians were martyred for their faith in Christ. Listen as Pat presents his critique of this epic movie.

The award-winning novel Silence by Shusaku Endo has been made into an epic movie directed…Read the postEpisode 554: Movie Critique of “Silence” Pt 1

The award-winning novel Silence by Shusaku Endo has been made into an epic movie directed…Read the postEpisode 554: Movie Critique of “Silence” Pt 1

Bobby and Molly explore the novel Silence, discuss listener feedback, interview book club super fan Alex Tallent, exchange favorite quotes from the book, and share their top five fun facts about author Shusaku Endo. All music in this episode was provided by Priscilla Sabourin. If you have recorded a song that you would like us to play during one of our shows, please send it along to bookclub@ancientfaith.com. Click here for more information about the book club and to see a list of upcoming books.

Em mais um Prefácio, TAM e Carol conversam sobre o livro "O silêncio", o mais aclamado romance do autor japonês Shusaku Endo. Na história, dois padres jesuítas portugueses sofrem como missionários no Japão da época dos samurais.Compre seu livro no post do episódio (ichthus.com.br) e ajude o Ichthus Podcast a crescer.

Gesprek met Herwig Arts aan de hand van een aantal boeken uit zijn boekenkast te weten: -Jezus van Shusaku Endo, uitgave van uitgeverij Kok in Utrecht -Rilke, gedichten -Alleenspraak van Gerlach Peters een uitgave van Abdij Bethlehem, Bonheiden -Gedragen door God, overwegingen bij de briefwisseling tussen Camille C. en Henri Caffarel, van Henri Caffarel, een uitgave van Carmelitana in Gent

On this day, we remember the publishing of "Paradise Lost" in 1667 and Shusaku Endo, born in 1923. The reading is "On Time" by John Milton. — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at CHA@1517.org. And, of course, share us with a friend or two! Please subscribe, rate, and review us on the following Podcast portals and apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We’re a part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today.

When Christians experience God's absence, their tradition reminds them that their suffering is noble and reflects the image of a suffering savior. Shusaku Endo's 1966 masterpiece "Silence" provocatively asks whether any such honor exists when our convictions are the cause of others' suffering. www.burtreadsbooks.com www.facebook.com/burtreadsbooks  

In response to a listener request, the trio discusses a few of their favorite theological books, from books covering foundational basics to the truly esoteric, from the historical to the philosophical, there's sure to be something that sparks your interest. Erica discusses the books Alien Sex: The Body and Desire in Cinema and Theology by Gerard Loughlin and Oneself as Another by Paul Ricoeur, Christine discusses Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey into Christian Hermeticism by the Anonymous Friend, and Seth discusses Silence by Shusaku Endo, Wise Blood (and other writings) by Flannery O'Connor, and Waiting for God by Simone Weil.

5 Books I Love, That You May Have Never Heard Of...  I love what Socrates said about reading and learning, “Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.”  This is the heart of my passion for reading great books.  In this last episode of 2019, I provide 5 books from have shaped me, guidelines on how to read books, and links to some of these books that many haven't heard of...  Book #1: "Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith" by Dr. Marvin Wilson.  (Theological) Wonderful theological and challenging work to how you look at and study scripture. Although the roots of Christianity run deep into Hebrew soil, many Christians are regrettably uninformed about the rich Hebrew heritage of the church. This volume delineates the link between Judaism and Christianity, between the Old and the New Testament, and calls Christians to reexamine their Hebrew roots so as to effect a more authentically biblical lifestyle. Book #2: "Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews" by James Carroll.  (History) Carroll maps the profoundly troubling two-thousand-year course of the Church’s battle against Judaism and faces the crisis of faith it has provoked in his own life as a Catholic. More than a chronicle of religion, this dark history is the central tragedy of Western civilization, its fault lines reaching deep into our culture. Book #3: "Silence" by Shusaku Endo.  (Historical Ficiton) Seventeenth-century Japan: Two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to a country hostile to their religion, where feudal lords force the faithful to publicly renounce their beliefs. Eventually captured and forced to watch their Japanese Christian brothers lay down their lives for their faith, the priests bear witness to unimaginable cruelties that test their own beliefs.  Book #4: "Tatoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion" by Gregory Boyle.  Gregory Boyle has run Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention program located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, the gang capital of the world. In Tattoos on the Heart, he distills his experience working in the ghetto into a breathtaking series of parables inspired by faith.  Book #5: "Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer" by Richard Rohr.  This popular and bestselling book of the renowned Franciscan challenges people to move beyond the comfort of a settled life toward an understanding of themselves that is rooted in their connection to God. Only when they rest in God can they find the certainty and the freedom to become all that they can be. Contemplation has its place at the heart of Christianity, a place that allows people to experience how “everything belongs.”

Dette blir en bonusepisode der vi nerder om forfatteren Shusaku Endo og den nye oversettelsen av klassikeren «Taushet» med japanskoversetter Magne Tørring. Hans forfatterskap lever videre i verden med stadig nye oversettelser, og nylig var boka aktuell som kinofilm av Martin Scorsese.Kulturmisjonen er en podkast laget av Stiftelsen Areopagos i samarbeid med Moderne Media.

Shusaku Endo er en av Japans fremste forfattere, og av internasjonalt format. Hans best kjente bok «Taushet» er kommet i ny oversettelse etter at Martin Scorseses filmatisering av boken i 2016. Den historiske romanen forteller om tre jesuittprester som seiler til Japan for å finne sin gamle læremester, som det ryktes at har konvertert til buddhismen. Vi diskuterer judas, martyriet, ondskapens problem – alt som er vanskelig i denne episoden av Kulturmisjonen.I studio sitter Ingrid Nyhus, Maria Bjørdal og Arne Christian Konradsen.Kulturmisjonen er en podkast laget av Stiftelsen Areopagos i samarbeid med Moderne Media.

Stefano is a professional in the Healthcare Industry and was Born in Florence, Italy. He moved to the US almost 20 years ago due to a job offer. He holds an MBA from Purdue University and lives in Indiana with his wife of 15 years, Lisa, his teenage son, Lorenzo, and a Portuguese Waterdog named Jay. He adores writing, especially about the human condition, drawing inspiration from a wide variety of spiritual, theological, and philosophical texts. THE ETHEREAL ROAD: A SOUL-ITARY TALE, an 85,000-word novel with elements of romanticism and magical realism, focused on the dilemma of fate vs. free will. Set in Tuscany and Chicago, THE ETHEREAL ROAD is a thought-provoking story. It explores the essential questions afflicting the human condition and the evolving attitudes towards spirituality, love, and the meaning of life and death. GIULIO MONALDI, an accomplished, 52 y/o Financial Advisor, is urged to reflect on his beliefs and the notion of God when an unexpected shadow appears on a routine CT scan. GIULIO is forced to spend the night at a hospital. And for the first time, he questions his seemingly “perfect existence.” Confronting the spiritual void he has ignored for his entire life. Sleepless, he obsessively digs into his complicated past. He finds the innocent, curious child who attended a séance to defy his God-fearing parents only to be turned into a vicious hedonist by an evil force. Then, his frantic search for redemption; first through EMMA, a witty, smart-mouthed college-mate, wrestling with her sexual identity, and later through his wife, SOFIA, a troubled soul, burdened by emotional scars of her own. Awaiting new test results, GIULIO fears terminal illness. Dreading that day of reckoning might be near, he examines whether his life is worth saving, challenging the role of God. With the clock ticking, his future takes an unpredictable twist. THE ETHEREAL ROAD is not a novel on religion, but a compelling tale of existential renewal that speaks of the triumph of Good over Evil and the transcendence of eternal love. Similar titles include Stoner, by John Williams, Deep River, by Shusaku Endo, Aleph, by Paulo Coelho, and The Shack, by William P. Youn You can contact Stefano Tomasi at - stef.tomasi@gmail.com Don't forget...If you have a suggestion or would like to be on Worldly Church Girl. shoot an email to https://worldlychurchgirl.com/contact/

Um 1640 dringt nach Europa das Gerücht, Pater Ferrreira, einer der glaubensfestesten Missionare in Japan habe unter der Folter Gott verleugnet und abgeschworen. Drei Priester machen sich daraufhin auf die beschwerliche und gefährliche Reise nach Japan, um zu ergründen, ob dieses Gerücht wahr ist … Ein eindringlicher und nachdenklicher Roman des japanischen Schriftstellers Shūsaku Endō über die christiliche Missionierung im Japan des 17. Jahrhunderts und gleichzeitig eine Auseinandersetzung mit dem christlichen Gottesbild. Den Text der Rezension finden Sie hier.

Jazeker, de Japan-bug heeft ons te pakken. Om ons voor te bereiden op onze respectieve tripjes naar het land van de reizende zon, stelden we een hele leeslijst samen. Ik zie ons al zitten op de pijlsnelle Shinkansen - of op de startbaan op de luchthaven - verdiept in één van de pareltjes uit de Japanse literatuur. We gaan van bekende koppen als Haruki Murakami en Kazuo Ishiguro naar nog te ontdekken meesters als Soseki Natsume en Shusaku Endo. Ga je niet op reis, maar wil je je wel eens iets anders lezen dan onze westerse literatuur? Perfect! We buigen ons over een stapel van acht Shōsetsu en hebben het over de rol van katten in de Japanse literatuur en de ruimere Japanse samenleving. Voor de woordenlijstfetisjisten zijn Japanse romans ook place to be: bijna elke roman verklaart op zijn laatste pagina’s een aantal unieke Japanse begrippen.

Gesprek met Dirk Boone, verbonden aan het Leerhuis voor Christelijke Spiritualiteit, aan de hand van een aantal boeken uit zijn boekenkast t.w. Stilte van Shusaku Endo, Geestelijke Brieven van John Chapman, De Woestijnvaders, Mijn levensverhaal van Therese van Lisieux en dDe werken van Johannes van 't Kruis.

‘Silence' is a story that is meant to be pondered over and talked about with your friends. With a profound understanding of the meaning of faith, suffering and the struggle to choose the right path in life, ‘Silence' is a masterpiece that led to The 21st Rewrite's most detailed and engaging analysis yet. We compare the screenplay to the original novel by the Catholic Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo, and consider Scorsese and Cocks' process of adaptation that took over two decades to do service to the source material. *** Want to comment, get news and join episode discussions? Join the community on Syncify: https://syncify.fm/podcast/the-21st-rewrite. Instagram: @the21strewrite. Website contact page: https://www.the21strewrite.com/contact  

John J. Miller is joined by Karen Swallow Prior to discuss Shusaku Endo's 'Silence.'

Shusaku Endo's 1966 classic historical fiction novel about the plight of Christians in Japan around the turn of the 17th Century inspired the 2016 Martin Scorsese film of the same name. Check out my spoiler-free review here!

After 25 years of constant back and forth developing and then sidetracking, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese finally made his passion project, Silence, based on the 1966 novel by Shusaku Endo. Unfortunately, this film flew under the radar for most moviegoers. The film stayed in theaters for a month and had a small wide release. Low box office numbers plus being snubbed at the Academy Awards begs the question is this passion project a quarter of a century in the making rightly relegated to the bottom shelf or is this a modern masterpiece of cinema? Join Corbin and Allen as they discuss Silence.

Scriptorium is a new project I’m undertaking with Apologia, in which I’ll be seeking out interesting discussions about interesting books. These will typically have a theological or philosophical context, and I’ll be inviting people from both sides of the religious fence to participate with me. For the first in this series, I sat down with erstwhile Inquisition subject, Dan Ray, to talk about the historical novel “Silence” by Shūsaku Endō. “Silence” was recently adapted into a feature film by Martin Scorsese, and I found both the book and the film completely fascinating. The story involves two Portuguese Jesuit priests who journey to Edo Japan under threat of torture and death, seeking to support the persecuted Japanese Christians as well as to discover the truth about their reportedly apostatized mentor.

In this episode my special guest Lenny Esposito and I talk about two movies made in the last year that deal with issues of God […]

On today’s podcast we are joined by Tate Stewart of CrossFit 1420. Tate is a former college football player and strength-and-conditioning coach from Houston, Texas. Today we talk about leadership in the service industry. Tate is an accomplished gym owner, and he's about to complete the Two-Brain mentor-in-training program. Read more about The Path to Mentorship here.Reminder: The 2017 Two-Brain Summit is coming this June 3rd and 4th in Chicago. Be sure to register now!In this Interview:A unique story about service to others from ChrisThe process of raising your gym’s ratesThe TwoBrain mentoring philosophyPlus:How Tate started with CrossFitLearning from mentors and the important role they playIs a Lion Untested a Lion At All? About Tate:Tate is a former college football player at the University of Houston. After suffering from a bad injury he transitioned into a college strength-and-conditioning coach and helped athletes prepare for the NFL draft. Tate was introduced to CrossFit and while initially hesitant, he became hooked very quickly. With the motivation to provide a better life for his family, he opened a CrossFit gym, CrossFit 1420. Tate is a selfless leader, constantly putting others before himself. This can be credited largely to his mentors throughout his life. The importance of good mentorship is invaluable and something Tate believes strongly in. Timeline:2:47 – A unique story about service to others8:33 – Tate Stewart introduction and how he got started in CrossFit10:27 – Tate’s start as a college football strength and conditioning coach11:37 – The first impression of the CrossFit world13:48 – Making big changes to open a gym and provide for a family15:58 – Turning to others to find help, how to find a mentor20:53 – Tate’s introduction to the Two-Brain Family23:15 – What is the greatest lesson Tate ever learned from his father?26:50 – The mentorship of legendary coach Lee Hayes28:57 – The personnel structure of Tate’s gym and keeping everyone on the same page35:18 – The process of raising rates by exhibiting authoritative and servant leadership39:57 – The response from clients after raising rates44:04 – Grandfather Rates and how to implement them and deal with inconsistent rates54:03 – How important is it for a mentor to have gone through struggles in their own life61:56 – The process of being trained as a Two-Brain mentor68:36 – The mentoring process under the Two-Brain philosophy Books we mention in this episode:Three Kings: A Study in Brokenness, by Gene EdwardsThe Power of One, by Bryce CourtenaySilence, by Shusaku Endo

We are finally doing it! Yes, this week we discuss the amazing book, Silence by Shusaku Endo as well as its recent film adaptation by Martin Scorsese. We are blessed with the presence of the brilliant Erin Dickey as two Mormons and an Agnostic discuss 17th Century Japanese Catholicism. (As Erin states and as we really should have as the tagline for the show, "Let's just assume we're going to screw this up"). First, though, we talk adventures in secondary teaching, what we probably should have been doing instead of calculus with those fancy calculators mom and dad shelled out half our college fund for, and what is going to drive Erin back into the lover's clingy embrace of Hulu.

Chris & Hunter mediate on master filmmaker Martin Scorsese's Silence! Where does Scorsese's religious passion project fall in the pantheon of his greatest pictures? The Dudes confess their opinions on the film, and the challenging questions it raises. PLUS - Chris picks a brew that'll get you drunk as a monk, and Jake checks in with this week's FML recap!

Steven D. Greydanus (SDG) knows movies. He created DecentFilms.com in 2000, and he has penned untold hundreds of thoughtful reviews and essays on film criticism. Steven is the film critic for the National Catholic Register and, with his co-host David DiCerto, hosts the Gabriel Award–winning cable TV show “Reel Faith” for New Evangelization Television. He’s a longtime member of the Online Film Critics Society and a permanent deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. In this interview, we covered the Academy Award nominees in all the top-tier categories (gauged in terms of general audience interest), from Silence, Hacksaw Ridge, Moonlight, La La Land, Fences, Manchester By the Sea, for starters. We also talk about performances, story premises, and why the last scene can sometime make or break a film’s impact. Listen in! BOOKS RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE Christians in the Movies by Peter Dans  Silence by Shusaku Endo

Faith is a difficult concept to explain to non-believers. I was never raised religiously, or even with any sort of a belief in a god. As such, I generally struggle to connect to stories of faith and to characters who so strongly experience faith, and it takes something special to make me truly understand what these people are going through. But Martin Scorsese, with his latest film Silence, has managed to do just that. Himself a lapsed Catholic, he may just be in the best position to convey the intricacies of faith. Silence is the story of two Portuguese Christian missionaries in Japan in the 17th century, a time when Christianity was forbidden and severely persecuted. It’s based on a novel of the same name by Shusaku Endo, a Japanese Christian author, which in turn is based on a real set of historical events. The two missionaries, Rodrigues and Garupe (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver), travel to Japan in pursuit of another priest by the name of Ferreira (Liam Neeson) who had gone to Japan many years earlier and of whom all traces had been lost. Over the course of the film, the priests hide in small Japanese villages and attempt, unsuccessfully, to evade the authorities who are determined to make the priests apostatise, to renounce their religion, and who aim to stamp out the roots of Christianity in Japan. The more the priests persist in their attempts to find Ferreira and to hold on to their dogma, the more ruthless the Japanese officials become, not just towards them but also towards the villagers who hide them. For the most part, the narrative is centred on Rodrigues, and the themes of wavering faith, the silence of god and the point of missionary work in general, are all explored through him. Rodrigues is so deeply embedded in his religious system and indoctrinated role as a missionary that he fails to realise that true faith is in one’s heart, not one’s church. There’s a moment in the middle of the film where Rodrigues hands out religious artefacts to the church-starved locals and observes that these people seem more obsessed with the symbolism of religion than religion itself. It’s a thought that Rodrigues himself does not seem to fully grasp in relation to the manifestations of his own faith: repeatedly, the officials try to make him renounce his faith by placing his foot on an image of Christ, and repeatedly he refuses, as indeed do the persecuted villagers. He too, then, like the villagers, is more interested with preserving his status as an emissary of the church and of god than of accepting true belief, and as a result cannot bring himself to reject a physical symbol. To add to his inner turmoil and the difficulty he faces, the longer he takes to reject his status as a priest in front of authorities, the more the Japanese civilians are tormented and tortured. Even the officials continually state that the act of apostasy is a pure formality, that they would be satisfied with the simple gesture of stamping on the engraving, and even though this statement comes from a place of heartless bureaucracy, it nevertheless encapsulates the very lesson that Rodrigues is destined to learn. Most of these narrative twists, thematic ideas and religious dilemmas come, of course, from Endo’s original novel, not from Scorsese or his co-screenwriter Jay Cocks, so I can’t pretend that they’re specific to this film. Having said that, the novel doesn’t really work for me. It seems to presume a basic personal understanding of the problems faced by people of faith and in doing so alienates someone like me who does not necessarily appreciate the faithful mindset. Endo almost relies on the (albeit intriguing) philosophical and ethical questions to be the start and endpoint of the narrative and as a result the narrative itself falls flat. There was even another adaptation of the novel filmed in 1971 by Masahiro Shindo, co-written by Endo himself, and even that felt very unengaging, though technically well-made. Scorsese’s adaptation, however, succeeds in constructing a deeply personal and affecting portrayal of the young priest and took me on a journey alongside him, allowing me to empathise with the weight of his doubts. Ironically, it seems that he has achieved this by toning down the first-person perspective in comparison to the original, though we do get a voiceover in several sections of the film, and consequently the film becomes more subtle and more balanced as a depiction. On top of this, Scorsese pays a great deal more attention to the Japanese villagers and their suffering, the very suffering that is at the core of the moral quandary facing Rodrigues. It all makes for very engrossing and moving viewing. In other words, while Scorsese hasn’t come up with the seeds of the story and themes, it’s the way he expresses them that is significant here. On a technical level, too, Silence is astoundingly well-put-together. The majority of the film is shot with striking cold, foggy tones, echoing the harshness of the political environment which the priests are thrust into. Yet there are several notable moments that seem surprisingly warmly-coloured, made even more notable by the overall coldness of the film. These warm moments predominantly seem to have some connection to faith, such as a night-time prayer session in a tiny hut. It’s almost as if to emphasise the extent of the meaning people derive from their faith and the intimacy of their beliefs. I should note that cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto has been nominated for an Academy Award for Silence, and it’s very much well-earned. Scorsese’s longtime collaborator and film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, too, continues her masterful work, as does legendary set and art designer Dante Ferretti. The period detail is meticulous, even in scenes we barely see. And even though superficially this film mightn’t appear to shout “Scorsese”, there’s enough of his familiar camera movements to divulge his directorial presence. Several startling zooms and pans, particularly in the prison sequences, still stick in my mind and are well and truly characteristic of Scorsese’s work. Not to mention the stark and brutal imagery that has become synonymous with his reputation. Excellent, fascinating and absorbing, a story about faith that even non-religious people like me can get into. All that’s left to say, I suppose, is that Martin Scorsese’s Silence is golden. Silence is out in cinemas on February 16th. Written by Ben VolchokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith is a difficult concept to explain to non-believers. I was never raised religiously, or even with any sort of a belief in a god. As such, I generally struggle to connect to stories of faith and to characters who so strongly experience faith, and it takes something special to make me truly understand what these people are going through. But Martin Scorsese, with his latest film Silence, has managed to do just that. Himself a lapsed Catholic, he may just be in the best position to convey the intricacies of faith. Silence is the story of two Portuguese Christian missionaries in Japan in the 17th century, a time when Christianity was forbidden and severely persecuted. It’s based on a novel of the same name by Shusaku Endo, a Japanese Christian author, which in turn is based on a real set of historical events. The two missionaries, Rodrigues and Garupe (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver), travel to Japan in pursuit of another priest by the name of Ferreira (Liam Neeson) who had gone to Japan many years earlier and of whom all traces had been lost. Over the course of the film, the priests hide in small Japanese villages and attempt, unsuccessfully, to evade the authorities who are determined to make the priests apostatise, to renounce their religion, and who aim to stamp out the roots of Christianity in Japan. The more the priests persist in their attempts to find Ferreira and to hold on to their dogma, the more ruthless the Japanese officials become, not just towards them but also towards the villagers who hide them. For the most part, the narrative is centred on Rodrigues, and the themes of wavering faith, the silence of god and the point of missionary work in general, are all explored through him. Rodrigues is so deeply embedded in his religious system and indoctrinated role as a missionary that he fails to realise that true faith is in one’s heart, not one’s church. There’s a moment in the middle of the film where Rodrigues hands out religious artefacts to the church-starved locals and observes that these people seem more obsessed with the symbolism of religion than religion itself. It’s a thought that Rodrigues himself does not seem to fully grasp in relation to the manifestations of his own faith: repeatedly, the officials try to make him renounce his faith by placing his foot on an image of Christ, and repeatedly he refuses, as indeed do the persecuted villagers. He too, then, like the villagers, is more interested with preserving his status as an emissary of the church and of god than of accepting true belief, and as a result cannot bring himself to reject a physical symbol. To add to his inner turmoil and the difficulty he faces, the longer he takes to reject his status as a priest in front of authorities, the more the Japanese civilians are tormented and tortured. Even the officials continually state that the act of apostasy is a pure formality, that they would be satisfied with the simple gesture of stamping on the engraving, and even though this statement comes from a place of heartless bureaucracy, it nevertheless encapsulates the very lesson that Rodrigues is destined to learn. Most of these narrative twists, thematic ideas and religious dilemmas come, of course, from Endo’s original novel, not from Scorsese or his co-screenwriter Jay Cocks, so I can’t pretend that they’re specific to this film. Having said that, the novel doesn’t really work for me. It seems to presume a basic personal understanding of the problems faced by people of faith and in doing so alienates someone like me who does not necessarily appreciate the faithful mindset. Endo almost relies on the (albeit intriguing) philosophical and ethical questions to be the start and endpoint of the narrative and as a result the narrative itself falls flat. There was even another adaptation of the novel filmed in 1971 by Masahiro Shindo, co-written by Endo himself, and even that felt very unengaging, though technically well-made. Scorsese’s adaptation, however, succeeds in constructing a deeply personal and affecting portrayal of the young priest and took me on a journey alongside him, allowing me to empathise with the weight of his doubts. Ironically, it seems that he has achieved this by toning down the first-person perspective in comparison to the original, though we do get a voiceover in several sections of the film, and consequently the film becomes more subtle and more balanced as a depiction. On top of this, Scorsese pays a great deal more attention to the Japanese villagers and their suffering, the very suffering that is at the core of the moral quandary facing Rodrigues. It all makes for very engrossing and moving viewing. In other words, while Scorsese hasn’t come up with the seeds of the story and themes, it’s the way he expresses them that is significant here. On a technical level, too, Silence is astoundingly well-put-together. The majority of the film is shot with striking cold, foggy tones, echoing the harshness of the political environment which the priests are thrust into. Yet there are several notable moments that seem surprisingly warmly-coloured, made even more notable by the overall coldness of the film. These warm moments predominantly seem to have some connection to faith, such as a night-time prayer session in a tiny hut. It’s almost as if to emphasise the extent of the meaning people derive from their faith and the intimacy of their beliefs. I should note that cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto has been nominated for an Academy Award for Silence, and it’s very much well-earned. Scorsese’s longtime collaborator and film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, too, continues her masterful work, as does legendary set and art designer Dante Ferretti. The period detail is meticulous, even in scenes we barely see. And even though superficially this film mightn’t appear to shout “Scorsese”, there’s enough of his familiar camera movements to divulge his directorial presence. Several startling zooms and pans, particularly in the prison sequences, still stick in my mind and are well and truly characteristic of Scorsese’s work. Not to mention the stark and brutal imagery that has become synonymous with his reputation. Excellent, fascinating and absorbing, a story about faith that even non-religious people like me can get into. All that’s left to say, I suppose, is that Martin Scorsese’s Silence is golden. Silence is out in cinemas on February 16th.   Written by Ben Volchok

Dan and Patrick delve into Martin Scorsese's new film "Silence," starring Andrew Garfield. The film, which is based on a novel by Shusaku Endo, deals with the persecution of the Japanese Christians in the 17th century. Spoilers begin 22:43 - end 43:38

The much-anticipated “Silence”, based upon the Shusaku Endo novel of the same name, is a worthy addition to the Scorsese oeuvre. It is marked by gorgeous cinematography, outstanding performances from both lead and supporting actors, a gripping narrative, and enough thematic complexity to keep you discussing the film for the foreseeable future. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses his insights about “Silence” [SPOILER ALERT]. The listener question comes from a young child who wonders where we were before God made us.

The much-anticipated “Silence”, based upon the Shusaku Endo novel of the same name, is a worthy addition to the Scorsese oeuvre. It is marked by gorgeous cinematography, outstanding performances from both lead and supporting actors, a gripping narrative, and enough thematic complexity to keep you discussing the film for the foreseeable future. In this episode of the Word on Fire Show, Bishop Barron discusses his insights about “Silence” [SPOILER ALERT]. The listener question comes from a young child who wonders where we were before God made us. Topics Discussed 0:17  - Introduction, Bishop Barron's Christmas vacation and silent retreat 3:35 - What is the premise of “Silence”? 4:55 - What was Bishop Barron's reaction to reading the book for the first time? 5:45 - How would you react if your great spiritual hero abandoned the faith? 6:58 - What is the significance of the moment when the priests arrive in Japan 9:25 - How do we approach the question of whether or not we would keep our faith under persecution? 11:35 - What do we make of Fr. Rodriguez's conclusion that it is ok to step on Jesus' face? 14:45 - How do we approach the idea that we can do something wrong in order to create a greater good? 16:45 - Why has the Christian faith had such difficulty flourishing in Japan? 20:35 - What does Bishop Barron think about Martin Scorsese? 24:10 - Who is the hero of this film? 25:20 - Question from listener: How did we start before we were born? Bonus Resources Videos Bishop Barron on “Silence” Bishop Barron on “Departed” Bishop Barron on “Noah” Bishop Barron on “Whiplash” DVD's CATHOLICISM: The New Evangelization (Word On Fire) Faith Clips (Word On Fire)  Articles   “The Martian” and Why Each Life Matters (Bishop Barron)  “The Avengers” and Friedrich Nietzsche (Bishop Barron)  “The Theory of Everything”: A God-Haunted Film (Bishop Barron) Books Silence by Shusaku Endo Seeds of the Word: Finding God in the Culture  by Bishop Barron Word On Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ  by Bishop Barron Study Program  The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron) Websites Word On Fire (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture) Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and, again, be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.

Shusaku Endo's 1966 novel provides the basis for Martin Scorsese's adaptation set in the 17th Century, regarding a couple of Portuguese missionaries, Father Sebastian Rodrigues and Father Francisco Garupe, who travel to Japan to find their long-lost mentor, Father Ferreira, after discovering a letter written by him a few years back detailing the suffering of the those wishing to spread Christianity there. Ferreira is believed to still be alive in the island country, though there is a question on what circumstances he is currently living under, and whether his faith has been abandoned in favor of living a life as a Japanese noble. The Jesuits find themselves within a hostile environment toward those of Christian beliefs, having to hide out after being helped by the inhabitants of a village who are ravenous for Christian faith. The native villagers exuberantly offer to help the padres and their mission, knowing that it could mean certain torture and death should their activities be discovered, unless they make a public denouncing of their faith.

Director Martin Scorsese discusses his new film, Silence, with Alexander Payne. Based on a novel by Shusaku Endo, the film follows two Jesuit missionaries who travel to Japan, where Christianity is outlawed, in search of their missing mentor.

Episode 2 of Rewrite Radio features Makoto Fujimura’s talk about Japanese history and literature at the 2016 Festival of Faith & Writing. The novel SILENCE by Shusaku Endo and Makoto’s faith journey are the subject of his own book SILENCE AND BEAUTY: HIDDEN FAITH BORN FROM SUFFERING. And Makoto was a consultant on Martin Scorsese’s film adaptation of SILENCE, opening in theaters this Christmas. You can follow him on Twitter @iamfujimura. To help introduce Makoto’s session is Josh Larsen, the film critic and editor of Think Christian, a digital magazine on faith and culture, as well as co-host of Filmspotting. His book, MOVIES ARE PRAYERS, is due out this summer. You can read his work at ThinkChristian.net. A note to listeners, Makoto references projected slides of his work during his talk. You can see much of his work on his website at makotofujimura.com.

This week's guest is Makoto Fujimura, author most recently of Silence And Beauty: Hidden Faith Born Of Suffering. His book is a personal engagement with the great Shusaku Endo novel Silence, adapted recently to film by Martin Scorsese. Following the interview our roundtable discusses comprehensive credit ratings, atheism, and the forthcoming Scorsese film.

Nathan Gilmour talks with Michial Farmer and Todd Pedlar about Shusaku Endo's great novel "Silence."

Nathan Gilmour talks with Michial Farmer and Todd Pedlar about Shusaku Endo's great novel "Silence."

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan's “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo's Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan’s “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo’s Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan’s “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo’s Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan’s “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo’s Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan’s “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo’s Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign missionaries during Japan’s “Christian Century” (1549-1650). Despite being published nearly fifty years ago, this novel continues to receive attention and spark debate. Dr. Mark Dennis and Dr. Darren Middleton, both of Texas Christian University, continue the discussion in their edited volume Approaching Silence: New Perspectives on Shusaku Endo’s Classic Novel, published by Bloomsbury. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, this anthology deals with these, and related questions, from multiple perspectives, leading to a rich discussion. This anthology also includes an afterword by Martin Scorsese on his film adaption of Silence. I hope you will enjoy the interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a martyr? What does it mean to be an apostate? How should we understand people who choose one or the other? These are the questions asked by Shusaku Endo in his novel Silence, in which he tells the story of Japanese Catholics and foreign... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silence is a complicated film. Based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Shusaku Endo, it tells the story of two Jesuit priests who travel to Japan to learn the fate of their mentor and spread the gospel of Christianity throughout the country. It is an honest look into faith, doubt, persecution, and the mystery of God. In this conversation we attempt to understand our feelings about its characters and the decisions they make. Blaine on Twitter: @Dept_of_Tourism Reel World Rewind Home One Radio Blaine on Christ and Pop Culture  Join the Facebook Discussion Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162223530455455/   Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie   Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @AaronElWhite Patrick - @shoelesspatch   You can always e-mail us at feelinfilm(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Also, like us on Facebook!  Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations