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Podcast #27: Christianity Today, Boundless, Sex, and the City

Richard Clark and Ben Bartlett discuss the Sex and the City backlash.

Podcast #26: I Am [Not Using That Stupid] Iron Man [Cliche]

The hype has calmed down a bit for Iron Man, one of the most wildly successful movies of the summer so far, which makes this a perfect time to sit back and have an in-depth discussion about what many assume to be a morally neutral action film. Is it? Or is it something more? Listen as Ben and Rich discuss that, plus our top 5 Sci-Fi Elements.

Podcast #25: Speaking of Narnia…

After having seen the latest installment in the Narnia series, Ben and Rich have a round-up discussion about its merits as a movie, as an adaptation of the book and as a spiritual allegory. They also count down their top 5 Stories that Sparked Our Imagination! You don’t want to miss it!

Podcast #25: Should Christians Cast Down their (American) Idols?

About three weeks ago, Ben and I sat down and discussed American Idol, including the morality of American Idol’s infamous audition episodes, whether or not Christians should embrace and support Idol Gives Back, and more. Also, we give out our Christ and Pop Culture Awards for Voting Shows.

Podcast #24: Pop Culture’s Startling Lack of Restraint - Sexuality and Nudity

If there’s one thing that most of us can agree on, it’s that popular culture has gone too far in the area of sexuality. For the sake of freedom of speech, showing off beauty, and putting to use “what God gave ya’”, men and women have bared it all. And we all know what this is really all about.

Podcast #23: Speaking of Politics

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

Podcast #22: Pop Culture’s Startling Lack of Restraint - Violence

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.

Podcast #21: Oprah’s Big Podcast

Oprah has become a true force in American pop culture, and her talk show is just the beginning. Oprah has her own magazine, cable channel, and as of Sunday her own prime time network television show. Of course, none of that is nearly as valuable or important as the influence she has on a good percentage of Americans. Forget the presidential race, Oprah is our real president.

Podcast #20: There Will be Blood

The Christ and Pop Culture Podcast is back! This week, we introduce our new host, Ben Bartlett, a long-time listener and writer for the Christ and Pop Culture Website.

Podcast #19: The Theology of Fall Out Boy

MTV isn’t really known for profound thought about life, death, God and philosophy, but Fall Out Boy has brought those concepts to the braindead masses. In this episode, David and Rich discuss the implications of such a surprisingly profound band, and also share their top 5 most profound rock songs.