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

Richard Clark — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:15:55 +0000

Over the past few weeks, a discussion has been taking place in the Christian blogosphere. Here’s how it went:

Other noteworthy links: Jeffery Overstreet posts a long defense of the review. On the Boundless Podcast, Tim Slater discusses the issue. Tim Slater from Boundless clarifies his Open Letter. Jeffery Overstreet responds to Tim Slater’s clarification.

We didn’t really want to pick a side, so we blogged an aside which generated quite a bit of discussion. And today we publish a podcast in which Ben and I… well, we don’t really pick sides.

In this episode, we discuss why Christianity Today was right, why Boundless was wrong, why Christianity Today was wrong, and why Boundless was right. If it all sounds a bit confusing, wait until you hear us try to say it in audible words!

Also, we count down our top 5 guidelines Christians should use when deciding whether to see a film. Combine the two lists, and you’ll never see a film, ever! Guarenteed!

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

Richard Clark — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:32:15 +0000

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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.

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Podcast #25: Speaking of Narnia…

Richard Clark — Wed, 21 May 2008 18:29:23 +0000

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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!

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

Richard Clark — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:19:07 +0000

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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.

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

Richard Clark — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:37:08 +0000

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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.

So where do we draw the line? How far should they go, and how much of it can we take? If you thought the last episode was awkward, wait until you hear Rich and Ben attempting to discuss Pop Culture’s Startling Lack of Restraint: Sexuality and Nudity.

Also, we offer up our Top 3 Best Love Stories and our Top 3 Worst Love Stories.

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Podcast #23: Speaking of Politics

Richard Clark — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:14:38 +0000

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We all have something to say about the upcoming presidential election and all of the issues surrounding it. The problem is, we don’t all know what we’re talking about. In this episode of Christ and Pop Culture (which features possible the most awkward opening to the podcast yet!), Ben and I talk about the best way for Christians to engage in political discussion. The debates will only heat up in the future, so this one’s important!

Also, we count down out Top Five Craziest Things Heard in a Political Conversation, and debut brand new music from Soberminded.

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

Richard Clark — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:28:06 +0000

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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.

Note: There are some graphic descriptions of violent content in this podcast. You should probably just know that.
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Podcast #21: Oprah’s Big Podcast

Richard Clark — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:58:10 +0000

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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 08 race, Oprah is our real president.

Is this really such a bad thing? How did it end up like this? How should Christians respond to such a phenomenon? In this episode of Christ and Pop Culture, Ben and Rich discuss these questions and more.

Plus, they count down their “Top 5 Ways Oprah Touched My Life.”

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Podcast #20: There Will be Blood

Richard Clark — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:01:29 +0000

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**WARNING** THIS PODCAST HAS SPOILERS.

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.

After that, we discuss There Will be Blood. With tons of critical success, you’d think this film would be perfect. So why do so many regular people hate it? Is it worth sitting through the whole thing? And does P. T. Anderson hate Christians?

We’ll discuss these questions, plus list our Top Five Depressing Movies in this twentieth episode of Christ and Pop Culture!

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Podcast #19: The Theology of Fall Out Boy

Richard Clark — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:03:18 +0000

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.

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