Invisible String Podcast

Ashley leads the conversation this week as we break down our first Reputation track, I Did Something Bad, pulling out threads of the fleeting pleasures of sin and guilt. Come for the Salem Witch Trials discussion, stay for our thoughts on how to stir our affections for Jesus.

Show Notes and Links

John Piper on Christian Hedonism

An overview of Jonathan Edwards’ Religious Affections 

Allie Beth Stuckey’s podcast with Mike Rowe

Sinclair Ferguson on Peter’s Denial 

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery 

Scripture Referenced: Mark 6:17-29, Hebrews 11:24-25, Proverbs 14:12, James 1:17, Matthew 15:11,  2 Corinthians 7:10, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 3:7-9

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Sarah facilitates the discussion this week as we tackle the self-reflective #1 hit, Anti-Hero, and its theme of total depravity. Come for a list of our favorite pop culture anti-heroes, stay to contemplate whether we are actually anti-heroes or if we are villains.

Show Notes and Links

Anti-Hero Music Video

AJR Way Less Sad

AJR Netflix Trip

RC Sproul on Total Depravity

Adam4D Cartoon

State Farm Neighbaaa Commercial

Dwight on /r/

Man of Sorrows

My Worth is Not in What I Own

Scripture Referenced:

Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 17:9, John 3:19, Proverbs 13:22, Romans 3:23, Psalm 51, James 1:22-25,

Romans 5:6-8 

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Rebekah leads our discussion this week as we look into the theological threads of justice and femininity in the song Vigilante S***. Come for all of the titles that we deem acceptable for this song, stay for whether or not we think Christians should ever act as vigilantes. Show Notes and Links

Justice Satisfied, sermon by Charles Spurgeon

Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: Conflict and Confusion after the Fall: article by John Piper

Thinking Biblically and Theologically About Justice by Stephen Wellum

Bible Project podcast on Justice

Confronting Christianity Podcast with Justin Brierley

Scripture Referenced: Leviticus 24:19-20, Matthew 5:38-39, Numbers 25, Micah 6:8, 1 Samuel 24:1-15, Romans 12:17-20, Proverbs 25:21-22

Join us for our first Topical Tuesday as we discuss how secular media can be used for redemptive purposes. Come to hear our all-time favorite Taylor lyrics, stay to hear what Athens has to do with Jerusalem.

*This episode was recorded before the announcement of Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis. We are praying for her and her family. 

Instagram post about Taylor’s evolution

Heroes of the City of Man by Peter J. Leithart 

Scripture Referenced: Matthew 12:30, Acts 17:22-31, Titus 1:12, 1 Corinthians 10:23, John 16:8, John 16:13, Ephesians 6:1

Ashley facilitates the discussion this week as we dive into a tear-jerker, Soon You’ll Get Better, pulling out theological threads of suffering and hope. Come for a full review of Taylor’s Super Bowl outfit, stay for a thought-provoking Bonhoeffer quote.

Show Notes and Links

Taylor’s Super Bowl Look

Jesus Through the Eyes of Women by Rebecca Mclaughlin

Tim Keller’s interview with Premier Christianity

Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Bible by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

Scripture Referenced: Philippians 3:10, James 1:2-4, Luke 8:42-48, Acts 9:1-19, Luke 5:17-26, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Psalm 22:1, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Rebekah leads us as we dive into track 5 and fan-favorite, You’re On Your Own Kid, pulling out theological threads of speculative wisdom and community vs. self-reliance. Come for a 22 parody proposition, stay for a juxtaposition with the book of  Ecclesiastes. 

Episode Links

Taylor’s Grammy Look

The Tortured Poets Department Album Cover and Tracklist 

The Bible Project’s Ecclesiastes Video

Jesus did not entrust Himself to the people- Ligonier Ministries

Scripture Referenced: Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 

John 2:24, Psalm 127:1, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 9:22, Ephesians 1:7-8, Genesis 1:1

Sarah leads the discussion of our namesake song, pulling out theological threads of sovereignty and “soul mates.” Come to hear which Taylor song defined our week, stay to hear which Heidelberg catechism question ties in.

Show Notes and Links:

Jonathan Bate: Why Taylor Swift is a literary giant - by a Shakespeare professor

Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

Scripture Referenced: Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 46:10, Ephesians 1:11, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Psalm 32:10, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 8:28-29

It’s us. Hi. We’re podcasters. It’s us. 

Listen as we introduce ourselves, give our “Swiftimonies”, and discuss why we think this project is a worthwhile endeavor.

Show Notes and Links:

7 Things Christians Can Learn from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Tabletalk Magazine- A Distinctively Christian Appreciation of the Arts

Taylor Swift has generated a whopping $330 million for NFL with Travis Kelce romance

Welcome to the Invisible String Podcast! 

If you like cats, cardigans, and Calvin, this might be the podcast for you.