Invisible String Podcast

We’re wrapping up our childhood trio with track 30 of TTPD, Robin. Sarah leads the discussion as we dive into how imagination is, as George MacDonald puts it, “the tailor that cuts [Truth’s] garments to fit her.” Come to hear our defense of TV moms, stay to hear how Truth and imagination ultimately go hand in hand.

Tending the Heart of Virtue (2nd edition)

Scripture Referenced: 

Matthew 19

We’re continuing our childhood trio this week by looking at the flipside of motherhood in another Taylor tear-jerker, The Best Day. Ashley leads the conversation as we point out the biblical characteristics of mothers and how they point to the character of God. Come to hear spicy thoughts from the Middle Ages on God as Mother, stay to hear of the true Love that will never forget His children.

Undeceptions podcast on Medieval Jesus

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich

Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 31, 1 Samuel 2, Matthew 23:37, John 3:3, Deuteronomy 32:11, Isaiah 42:14, Isaiah 49:14-15

Because no one captures the beauty and whimsy of childhood quite like Taylor, we’re starting a new trio, and we’re kicking it off with Never Grow Up (our first deep dive into Speak Now- WHAT?). Rebekah leads the discussion as we cover the characteristics of self forgetfulness and naivety and how they ultimately point us beyond our own childhood. Come to hear why this song takes us all back to senior year, stay to hear of the Savior who values the child-like as greatest in His kingdom.

Shameless plug for Nolan’s music

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller

Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler 

Scripture Referenced: Matthew 18:1-5

This week we’re keeping it 100 as we talk about The Life of a Showgirl’s first single, The Fate of Ophelia. Sarah leads the discussion as we draw out similarities between Shakespeare’s classic character, Taylor 's interpretive twist, and all of humanity’s status of being dead in sin. Come to play the “Who Wrote It: Shakespeare or Taylor Swift?” game, stay to hear of the Rescuer who truly does pull us from the grave.

The Fate of Ophelia Folger Ed

The Shakespeare Student

Vanity Fair Article 

Scripture Referenced: Ephesians 2 , 1 John 4

This week we’re simultaneously digging into Track 2 of TLOAS, Elizabeth Taylor, and John 4. Ashley leads the conversation as we discuss the craving of our souls and the One who ultimately satisfies. Come to hear our slightly unhinged Our Songs, stay to hear how the living water of the Spirit quenches our deepest thirst.

Scripture Referenced: John 4:7-26, John 7:36-39

We’re here to discuss what may be the most polarizing Track 5 to date: Eldest Daughter. Rebekah leads the conversation as we dive into what Taylor claims she’s a victim of and what ultimately rescues her in this reflective track. Come to hear the proper context for that cringey first verse, stay to hear how Christ gives us new life that truly “shimmers that innocent light back.

The word “victimhood” is a big theme in culture. Just check out this CHART!

Scripture Referenced: John 3

We’re back and so excited to talk about the docuseries on the Eras Tour! From what made us cry to what we’re rebuking and redeeming, our conversation hits the high points (and low points) of these 6 episodes. Come to hear how a friend of the show has a cameo, stay to hear how both the excellence and limitations of humanity are on display.

This super special episode hits everything on our Wi$h Li$t! Not only are we celebrating 50 episodes, but we’re doing it with a spectacular guest, Eleanor Politzer. Eleanor works with Speak Life in the UK and we’re thrilled to have her as our first ever guest for a song breakdown. Come to hear the crazy Reddit comments (they said WHAT?), stay to hear about the Giver of all good gifts who can rightly order our affections.

Check out Speak Life and The Reformed Mythologist

Stay (ft. Hannah Cheshire) by Liberty Live Worship

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 27, Mark 10

Is it the least popular TLOAS track? Maybe. Do we have lots of thoughts about it? Absolutely.

This week we’re discussing Honey. Ashley leads the conversation as we take you back to rhetoric class to discuss the power of ethos. Come to hear whether or not we agree with that pagan Aristotle, stay to hear about the good sense, good moral character, and goodwill of our Savior.

John 6 Sermon (Thank you, Pastor Chandler)

Aristotle’s Rhetoric

Scripture Referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, John 1:1-13, Luke 10:38-32, John 15:13, Mark 2:1-12, John 6:66-69, 1 John 3:1

This week we’re breaking down our first TLOAS track: Father Figure. Rebekah leads the discussion as we take a look at how the power of this father figure is a shadow of the ultimate Father. Come to hear our takes on THE infamous line, stay to hear about the rescue, protection, and provision of the Heavenly Father.

Reformed Classicalist Article 

The Spirituality of the Cross by Gene Veith 

Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 64:8, Hosea 2:8-9, Rev. 21:4