Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven D Greydanus

Cy and Deacon Greydanus discuss the multiverse in the MCU. …

Today's Topics: 1, 2) In 2002, Pope John Paul II was petitioned to declare Saint John Bosco the Patron of Stage Magicians. Saint Bosco had pioneered the art of what is today called "Gospel Magic," using magic and other feats to attract attention and engage youth https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=63https://www.ncregister.com/blog/why-don-bosco-is-the-patron-saint-of-magicians 3, 4) The Morals of Magic by Steven D. Greydanus https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-morals-of-magic

''Bless that good, good woman who hung the crucifix round my neck! For it is a comfort and a strength to me whenever I touch it. '' - Dracula In this episode Phoebe and Rachel discuss the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, and delve into the use and misuse of sacraments and sacramentals in the story. Also discussed is Eleanor Bourg Nicholson's novel A Bloody Habit which takes a more Catholic approach to the vampire story.   Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock, Phoebe Watson Follow me on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Follow Phoebe on Instagram: @phoebe_lucy_watson Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com   Works Mentioned: Dracula by Bram Stoker A Bloody Habit by Eleanor Bourg Nicholson "Oh, the Horror!" by Tom Riley "Bram Stoker’s Dracula" - Crisis Magazine "Vampires, demons, and the cross: Catholicism and horror" by Deacon Steven D. Greydanus "Cinemanemia or Revenge of the Bloodsucked" by Eleanor Bourg Nicholson Delving into the mind of a catholic novelist with Eleanor Bourg Nicholson - Fountains of Carrots podcast The Well and the Shallows by G.K. Chesterton   What We're Enjoying at the Moment Phoebe: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Rachel: Murder in the Cathedral by T.S. Eliot

We have entered into another contentious election cycle, and Catholics are left with no candidates that we can wholeheartedly get behind. Our fractured political system has left us in a situation where no political party fully encompasses both the moral and social teaching of the magisterium.This is compounded by many well-meaning Catholic influencers on both sides of the spectrum trying to simplify the difficult process of discernment by claiming that the choice is clear. How do we vote in a way that the integrity of our belief is upheld, while still seeking to achieve the best outcome for our nation? Deacon Steven Greydanus seeks to help us unpack the difficult work of forming our consciences as we prepare to cast our ballot.

Host Chris Altieri speaks with CNA's Andrea Gagliarducci about the brewing three-way contretemps involving the Italian bishops, the Italian government, and Pope Francis. Deacon Steven D. Greydanus talks about how the coronavirus emergency has affected our cinematic tastes and viewing habits. Prof Massimo Faggioli of Villanova University discusses a challenging 2-part essay in LaCroix International on "The Limits of a Pontificate".

Which were the best movies of the last year? Questions Covered: 15:35 – What is best Catholic movie of all time?  20:11 – What is the difference between the intent of the artist making the movie and the objective nudity or violence in a film?  31:56 – What do you think of movie franchises and the seeming inability for a movie to end? It seems like there is such an emphasis on making a series go on forever.   42:00 – What are your thoughts on the movie called “Silence”?   44:00 – Have you seen ‘The Two Popes’? What was your take on it?  47:03 – Do you have any good recommendations for kids for Easter?  …

Steven Greydanus tackles the latest in film, from a Catholic perspective. Questions Covered: 13:43 – Is it hard to put faith in a movie?  …

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

Julie and Scott head out to live in the woods because, frankly, everyone else is just doing it wrong. Sure, they'll miss butter and glass windows and apples, but they'll have more pointy sticks than anyone has ever had. And a witch. Or two. The Witch (2015) is the subject of Episode 144.Download or listen via this link: |Episode #144| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| Some links: Beware the Online Culture of Wrath by Steven D. GreydanusYoung Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne, read by Julie!And Rappaccini's Daughter, also by Nathaniel Hawthorne, also read by Julie! Part 1, Part 2