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Episode 44: This is Not Authenticity

8/23/2017

Danny once again welcomes Coyle Neal from the City of Man Podcast to discuss that wiggly, squishy, zany concept of “Authenticity.” Learn about Jonathan Edwards and his concept of authenticity and the use and abuse of external standards. Was Emerson “the great villain?” Can you be “spiritual but not religious?” What does Sheryl Sandberg actually believe? Have postmodernists rediscovered truth in the Age of Trump? Lionel Trilling, Sincerity and Authenticity. Authenticity as performance. Is the House Church movement suffering from Authenticity overload? Coyle authentically begs listeners to write their prayers down. Authenticity that undermines art. Danny mangles Walter Benjamin. Stephen King’s writing advice and art. Danny can’t distinguish Foucault from Barthes. Donald Trump as the perfect embodiment of Authenticity. Obama versus Hillary: writer throw-down. What is the moral cost of insincerity? The fakeness of talk radio and the American media. All this and much more!

Links:

Obama Bests Clinton At Craft of Writing - The New York Sun
http://ift.tt/2uRmRmm

America’s First Postmodern President
http://ift.tt/2uBFAly

This fake TED Talk about nothing might be the best you've ever seen
http://ift.tt/25S3UiZ

Sheryl Sandberg: The Importance of Authentic Communication - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRENaRCvLI

Jonathan Edwards: Religious Affections
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_Affections

David Wells: The Courage to be Protestant
https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Protestant-Truth-lovers-Marketers-Postmodern/dp/0802840078

Neil Cole’s ChurchPlanting
http://www.churchplanting.com/neil-cole/#.WZ2ysiiGNPY

Daniel Franklin: Politics and Film
https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Film-Political-Culture-United/dp/0742538095

Francis Schaeffer: The God Who is There
https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-There-Francis-Schaeffer/dp/0830819479

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Episode 43: Prison Ministry

8/9/2017

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In another episode in the "Helpers" series, Danny is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Mansley, Criminology professor at Mount Aloysius College. Dr. Mansley discusses her work in local prisons, including hosting book clubs, and "Inside/Out" classes. Learn about some of the problems with the American penal system, and how bringing a touch of humanity addresses some of those problems. What can the humanities offer someone who is incarcerated? How does having college classes inside prison change the perspectives and lives of traditional undergraduates? How can someone get involved with serving the prisoners in their own area? All this and much more.

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Episode 39: Jack Chick Lives!

6/14/2017

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Danny Anderson, Jordan Poss, and Jay Eldred discuss the complicated, sometimes appalling legacy of Jack Chick and his "Chick Tracts." What theological tradition do these comic books participate in? Where do they go off the rails? Is there anything laudable about Jack Chick's bleak theology? Special Treat: hang around for about the 1 hour 45 minute point to hear Danny's impromptu Alex Jones imitation!
Main Links:
Chick Tract Evangelism on YouTube
"The Imp" Chick Tract Parody
LA Magazine Retrospective
Jack Chick 'Official' Biography from Chick.Com
"The Wiles of the Devil" by Charles Fuller
"Meet Jack Chick," by Jimmy Akin https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/meet-jack-chick
"The Death Cookie" http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0074/0074_01.asp
"Dark Dungeons" https://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0046/0046_01.asp
"Somebody Loves Me" https://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0006/0006_01.asp
MST3K style parody of "DD" https://www.fecundity.com/darkdung/darkdung.php?page=1

In addition, this episode introduces the first of an occasional new segment for the show: "Spider-Web Christianity" (provisional title). In these brief segments, we explore institutions that structure Christian Culture. What are the networks that drive Christian thought and conversation? To start us off, Danny talks about the publicity company Grace Hill Media.
Spider-Web Links:
Grace Hill Media website
"Disney Sells Faith Side of Mira Nair's 'Queen of Katwe' with Whispers, Not Shouts"
"Secular Hollywood Quietly Courts the Faithful"
"The Secret Christian Message in This Weekend's Highly-Anticipated Horror Film"

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Episode 30: "Let god die"

2/8/2017

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Crossover time! Danny welcomes Josh Mozug and Calvin Holloway, hosts of the Let god Die podcast. Introduced by mutual friend of the shows Chris Bernstorf, Danny, Josh, and Calvin discuss podcasting as kind of ministry. What prejudices and pre-conceived ideas limit our relationship with God? How do other peoples' stories impact our faith? What are the limitations and dangers of storytelling? How does podcasting serve others? These questions and more!

Let god Die website

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Episode 44: This is Not Authenticity

Episode 43: Prison Ministry

Episode 39: Jack Chick Lives!

Episode 30: "Let god die"

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