Invisible String Podcast

In this Topical Tuesday, we take a look at some of Taylor’s most famous beefs and discuss some of the underlying principles from a biblical worldview.

Overview of the Justin/Blake controversy 

Overview of the Olivia Rodrigo controversy

Overview of the Kim/Kanye controversy

Get ready for a super spicy episode as we tackle the Lover track that might be the most sacrilegious of them all, False God. Rebekah leads the discussion this week as we dissect Taylor’s Eucharist language and talk about the true nature of sacraments. Come for a Catholic theology pop quiz, stay to hear the good news of the One whose body was broken and blood was shed for us.

Covenants Video from The Bible Project

Covenant Theology Class from RTS

NT Wright on Communion 

Scripture Referenced: Romans 1:21-25

The sacrilegious trio continues with Karma! Sarah leads our discussion this week as we talk about whether or not the concept of karma aligns with Scripture. Come to hear all the thoughts on the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, stay to hear the Gospel, which is actually a relaxing thought.

Eric George from Popcorn Theology joins us in this Season 3 opener to discuss why Christians must become more than “mindless consumers.” Come to hear why Wildest Dreams is Eric’s favorite Taylor song, stay to hear why he thinks engaging with pop culture is a worthwhile endeavor.

Go check out Popcorn Theology!

We’re wrapping up Season 2 with a spicy one as we ask if Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve is really Taylor’s deconstruction song. Ashley leads the discussion as we talk about why deconstruction is such a popular idea today and how the doctrine of perseverance of the saints gives us hope. Come for the full-fledged John Mayer rebuke, stay for the good news Jude offers to those who doubt.

Scripture Referenced: 1 Kings 13, Jude 17-25

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Tolerate It & Legalism

This week we’re going all the way back to the Fearless days as we discuss our next track 5, White Horse. Ashley leads the conversation as we look at the image of Jesus on the white horse in the book of Revelation and talk about its implications. Come to hear the fan theory regarding the cover art of Fearless (Taylor’s Version), stay to hear why the Church needs Jesus as both Husband and King.

This week we’re going all the way back to the Fearless days as we discuss our next track 5, White Horse. Ashley leads the conversation as we look at the image of Jesus on the white horse in the book of Revelation and talk about its implications. Come to hear the fan theory regarding the cover art of Fearless (Taylor’s Version), stay to hear why the Church needs Jesus as both Husband and King. 

Fan theory about Fearless (TV) cover art

Ligonier Ministries on Jesus in Revelation 19

Charles Spurgeon on the White Horse Rider

Scripture Referenced: Revelation 9:9-16

Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line 

We’re starting our Track 5 series with Lover’s The Archer! Rebekah leads our discussion this week as we reflect on what it means to trust others and whether or not we can trust ourselves. Come to hear why Taylor may have intentionally made this song sound unsettling, stay to hear the good news that, in Jesus, our fears of losing love are quieted.

Scripture Referenced: Romans 7:15-24, Romans 8:1

Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line

This week we wrap up our death trio with Taylor’s tribute song for her grandmother, Marjorie. Ashley leads the discussion as we talk about how we honor the dead and why communication with the dead is out of bounds for the Christian. Come to hear how Sarah and Ashley ended up in a cadaver lab together, stay to hear how the hope of resurrection gives us the ultimate picture of “what died didn’t stay dead.”

Rolling Stones Article on Marjorie 

What’s Wrong With Consulting the Dead from TGC Africa

N.T. Wright on Cremation vs. Burial 

Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 18:9, Leviticus 20:27, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line

The death trio continues as we talk about Midnights’ 3 AM track, Bigger Than the Whole Sky. Sarah leads our discussion as we try to  unpack what happens between death and resurrection and God’s sovereignty over death. Come to hear what that rascal Pawley has been up to this week, stay to hear how the death of our Savior ironically secures our eternal life.

Scripture Referenced: Acts 7:60, Matthew 9:24, 2 Corinthians 5:7-8, Luke 23:43, Revelation 7:9, Lamentations 3:38, Matthew 10:29-31, Genesis 50:20, Philippians 1:21, Job 1, John 19:9-10

Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line