In this final episode of the season, Tymarcus sits down with Joey Honesko to talk about how poetry can help us better understand the beauty and complexity of the scriptures. And how poetry in particular can help us resonate with the practice of remembrance when we look back at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ during the season of Lent and and Easter.

Guest Resources Joey's Website

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What does it mean to be citizens of heaven? And how does that affect our earthly citizenship? In this episode we look at the relational language the bible uses frequently — brothers and sisters, citizens of heaven, royal priesthood, and others.

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Liz is back and the studio has never felt more alive! She joins us to pick apart this year's Oscars. This episode isn't just about the glitz of the gala; it's our reflections on the highlights, the lowlights, the war and peace narratives threading through recent cinema, the cultural disconnect that often plagues the Oscars and why we (mostly Adam) think film is still so important for art and creativity. We wrap up with our personal top picks from 2023.

Join us for a celebration of storytelling, a critical look at cultural engagement, and loads of hot sports — ahem, film — opinions!

Here's a list of the films, short films, and documentaries, mentioned in this episode:

Films

1. Barbie
2. Oppenheimer
3. The Boy and the Heron
4. Poor Things
5. Perfect Days
6. Killers of the Flower Moon

Short Films:

1. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Wes Anderson

Documentaries:

1. The Barber of Little Rock
2. Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story

Mentioned Resources On Film Reviews:

1. IMDB.com
2. commonsensemedia.org

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This week Tymarcus talks to Pastor Charles Wilson from The Hill Church in Roanoke, VA about how Christians can think about effecting change in their communities through their churches. Pastor Charles helps us think about how as Christians we should move towards the problems and be a part of helping our neighborhoods flourish.

Guest Resources

• https://www.thehillchurch.com/

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On this episode we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly...of institutions. Are there any redeeming qualities to institutions anymore? We start with a working definition of institutions and then dive into some of the most problematic elements of today's institutions. We specifically explore the value of religious institutions and where we have hope for them.

Guest Resources

Follow Kyle Worley

• Instagram | X
• Mosaic Church
• Knowing Faith Podcast
• Training the Church

Follow Adam Griffin

• Instagram
• Eastside Community Church
• Family Discipleship Podcast

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Continuing the conversation from last week, Dr. Paul Miller helps us look at the difference between Nationalism and Patriotism, as well as how to be a good Christian citizen and participate in politics.

Guest Resources

• Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
• Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness

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This week we talk to writer and professor Dr. Paul Miller, in the first of a two-part conversation on Christian Nationalism. In this first part, we define the term and help clarify some confusion around the topic.

Guest Resources

• Follow Dr. Miller on X (Twitter)
• Dr. Miller's Book: The Religion of American Greatness

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This week we are joined by Matthew Martens, a defense lawyer and author of "Reforming Criminal Justice." We discuss the role of the justice system in society, how we ended up with the system we have in the US now, and what is wrong with it. Matthew explains his passion for accurate representation, the importance of jury duty, and how Christians should approach the justice system. We wrap up with some practical and tangible ways to help usher in change.

Resources Mentioned

• Mathew Martens' Book: Reforming Criminal Justice
• Mathew Martens' Website
• Follow Mathew on X

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