Can Horror Bring Us Closer to God? Michaelbrent Collings on Heretic and Redemption | E0025

On this episode of Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones, Bestselling Latter-day Saint author Michaelbrent Collings joins us to explore the bold intersection of belief and fear. Micahelbrent gives his take on the horror film Heretic with Hugh Grant, challenges societal stigmas, unravels the complexities of storytelling, and reveals how horror can build empathy, foster community, and inspire redemption. ---

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - "Why is the Heretic so controversial, in your opinion?"

06:34 - Is there an ethical responsibility in storytelling?

11:28 - "How did you get into this world? | Michaelbrent's Personal Journey Into Horror Writing

29:33 - "I Didn't Want to Be a Writer"

43:07 - 'How could you write something like this?' | Understanding Reactions to Horror

1:18:20 - "Because of my mental problems, I spend time thinking God hates me."

2:02:41 - Michaelbrent's review of Heretic and How We Can Use Horror to Build Bridges of Empathy

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Let’s Get Real" with Stephen Jones on Scripture Central confronts the clever tactics of the adversary head-on, offering a raw, transparent, and faith-filled exploration of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a media landscape often skewed against truth, the show balances the conversation with compelling reasons to believe, featuring real-life stories, expert insights, and audience engagement while challenging assumptions in a world where lies and truths spread rapidly.

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Disclaimer: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL CREATORS AND GUESTS ALONE AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF SCRIPTURE CENTRAL OR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.