Christ and Pop Culture

Ben Bartlett explores the causes for the popularity of March Madness and how Christians should respond to the phenomenon.

He had lost his family, and his entire way of life. He came face to face with evil and he pondered to himself, “Why has God allowed this to happen?” It is the essential question that everyone asks of tragedy. It is not simply a question of philosophical investigation or even of theological study, but the cry of the broken heart. You may think I am speaking of Job, the “righteous man” of Scripture, but I amactually referencing Robert Neville, the main character of the new to DVD movie I am Legend, a gripping and intense thriller with an amazing ending (warning: spoilers inside).

In the new episode of Christ and Pop Culture, Rich and Ben discuss the discussing of politics.

Could an economic collapse be just what our nation needs?

In her debut post, Carissa Smith finds a meditation on grace alongside P. Diddy.

Richard Clark provides more-than-fair warning and kicks a medium when it’s down.

David Dunham brings his series to a close with a meditation on Paul’s message at Mars Hill.

Headlines that declare, “Poll: Three Quarters think US in recession,” ought to pull you up short. They reflect a culture obsessed with personal opinion. Just think; long before statistical data or evaluations come out, the opinion of the masses about an objective reality they cannot possibly know for sure is considered newsworthy!

In his debut post, Bill Reichart counts the ways Oprah is set to become the next big culture-changing evangelist.

David Dunham continues his series on how Jesus’ bold outreach effort applies to our attitude toward culture.

From the Roman Coliseum to present day film, Christians have struggled with the question of violent entertainment. What can we see, and how should we think about violence? Ben and Rich discuss these questions, answer some listener feedback, and give out the first ever Christ and Pop Culture Awards in the area of violence.

David Dunham explains how Jesus’ bold outreach effort applies to our attitude toward culture.

Tom Snyder, editor of Movieguide.org answers our questions. Some of the answers may surprise you.

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