Invisible String Podcast

Buckle up and grab your tissues. This week we’re diving into arguably the most emotional Taylor song, Ronan. Rebekah leads our discussion as we reflect on the curse of death and the promise of heaven. Come to hear why Rebekah was so drawn to this song for a season, stay to hear the good news that offers hope in the face of such tragedy.

The story behind Ronan

What Age Will I Appear In Heaven? Article 

Scripture Referenced: Genesis 5, John 11:25-26, Revelation 21:4

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This week we’re joined by pastor, author, and Ashley’s favorite former Bible teacher, Jim Thompson. As a lifelong music lover, Jim walks us through the importance of singing in the Christian life from an emotional, neurological, and theological perspective. Come to hear why Jim thinks about Bad Blood on a weekly basis, stay to hear how singing brings prayer and Scripture together in a practical way.  

Go buy Jim’s book! Sing Loud, Die Happy

What does Ashley do when she can’t pick a favorite Taylor song? She picks three! This week we’re exploring the Folklore love triangle and how it’s interestingly similar to (and in some ways, even more interestingly different from) the parable of The Prodigal Son. Come to hear why James is the WORST, stay to hear about a Father who initiates relationships with both sons.

Do you need your own purple guy??

Taylor’s thoughts on Betty and August

Tim Keller’s sermon and video on the Two Sons

Scripture Referenced: Luke 15: 11-32

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Is it objectively the best Taylor Swift song of all time? Sarah thinks so! This week we’re discussing All Too Well and the role of reminders in relationships. Come to hear us debate 5 minute version vs. 10 minute version, stay to hear why God gives us signs of His covenant.

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 119:11, Revelation 21:3-5, Isaiah 65:16-17, Luke 23:42-43, Genesis 9:12-17, Isaiah 49:15, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 10:15-18

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We’re starting to unpack our all-time favorite Taylor songs! We begin this week with Rebekah’s favorite, Daylight, discussing how love acts as a clarifying and purifying force in our lives. Come to hear Rebekah’s creative thought exercise, stay to hear how light and love have always been connected.

Scripture Referenced: 1 John 2:9-11, Psalm 119:105,  Revelation 21:23-25, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:6

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This week we’re discussing the shortest track on TTPD, I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can). Ashley facilitates the conversation as we contrast the purifying work of the Spirit with Taylor’s claim that she can tame the wild stallion. Come to hear what we think about when we don’t think, stay to hear how Christ Himself is our sanctification. 

Can Taylor fix this man? 

I Can See You music video

5 Things You Should Know About Sanctification 

Scripture Referenced: Romans 6:19, Philippians 3:3-11, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

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Come one! Come all! We’re talking How Did It End? this week. Sarah leads our conversation as we talk about the biblical definition of empathy and how it might differ from the way our culture uses it. Come to hear why we think this is truly a track 5, stay to hear how Jesus’ perfect compassion meets us right where we’re at.

Terry and Kaniyia’s reaction to How Did It End?

Moonlight Sonata 

Brené Brown on Empathy vs Sympathy

Landon Talks on Unspoken Prayer Requests 

Scripture Referenced: Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 10:34,

Romans 8:17, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Romans 12:15

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We’re back to analyzing TTPD songs, and we’re starting with some real truth bombs this week with Cassandra. Rebekah facilitates our conversation as we discuss the definition of truth and the risks of telling vs. not telling the truth. Come for the brief mythology lesson, stay for the example of the lying and cowardly Peter that points us to the Truth Incarnate.

Hidden Brain podcast on the Cassandra curse

Taylor’s thoughts on the Kim/Kanye feud

Steven Lawson on the nature of truth 

Scripture Referenced: Exodus 20:16, John 14:6, John 18:37-38, John 17:17, John 8:31-32, Romans 1:18-20, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 51:1-2, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, John 8:43-47, Luke 22:54-62

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Our conversation with Haden continues this week as we dive into why poetic language has theological significance. Come to hear which Taylor song holds a special place in Haden’s heart, stay to hear which Psalm is particularly meaningful to her.

We’re kicking off Season 2 with a guest that we’ve officially deemed an honorary fourth member of the pod, Haden Bell. Haden is a PhD student at Cambridge University who works to bring her love of theology and poetry together. And did we mention she’s a huge Swiftie? Come to have the way that you listen to The Black Dog forever changed, stay to hear how Aristotle’s definition of poetry has massive theological implications.