Jesus That's Weird

What does the end of the world look like to you? Does it involve blood cloaks, multi-headed dragons, and Bill Clinton? More importantly, is it insanely metal? In Episode 6, the gang finds out that for Evangelicals, the end is both very long and oddly specific. MK takes us through how he learned some totally sick passages from the Book of Revelation as a kid in the 1990s, Ian expresses surprise at the “zombie-ness” of it all, and Kathy has both praise for the beautiful writing and Scully-style skepticism for the prophetic nature of the text.

Tech Cherub Links: 

• Predicted dates for the End of the World on Wikipedia
• Revelation 12: The woman and the dragon (New international version)
• Matthew 24: This generation will not pass away

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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Did you have a favorite band when you were growing up? One that gave you a sense of identity and purpose? What if that purpose was saving your friends from eternal damnation by being super cool?

MK takes the gang on a deep dive into one of his favorite bands in the late 80s / early 90s, Degarmo and Key. Their 1989 album, The Pledge, represented a turning point in both Christian rock music and MK's feelings about his faith. Ian explains his deeply rooted skepticism of Speaking in Tongues, and Kathy waxes rhapsodic about inappropriate music videos for rock songs that preach the gospel.

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Tech Cherub Links: 

• The Pledge on Discogs
• Third Wave Charismatic Movement

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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He’s the (Christian) reason for the season: the man, the (not actually a) myth, the legend—Jesus Christ. Who was he? What does the bible actually say about him? Is he "super serious", or kind of a cool dude?

MK does a quasi-devotional about the opening of the Book of John, Kathy explains the flex of blue pigment in the ancient art world, and Ian talks about the ups and downs of his contextless childhood encounters with JC.

Tech Cherub Links:

• Linus’s speech from the 1965 special, A Charlie Brown Christmas
• The Incredulity of Saint Thomas - Caravaggio, 1603
• What Did Jesus Look Like?, by Joan E Taylor
• Profile of James Logan Howlett, aka Wolverine, showing he’s canonically 5’3”. Plus, the cover of Uncanny X-men #251, aka Wolvie is more Marvel Jesus than Deadpool.
• Woad, a plant historically used for blue dye
• Paul Tillich, German-American philosopher and the author of The Courage To Be
• Ichthys symbol, a reference to Christian beliefs, later transformed into the “Jesus Fish”
• And of course… Cherry Pie by Warrant

As this is our last episode of the year, we just want to take the time to say thank you for hanging out with us. Whatever you’re celebrating, whoever you’re with, wherever you are, we hope you’re safe, happy and having fun. Peace out, see you 2025!

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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Get out your marshmallows, graham crackers, and repressed feelings of queerness, ‘cause it’s time for summer camp—Christian style. Kathy and Ian listen with glee as MK recounts his stories of several different church related camps he attended while “selling out for Jesus.” From witnessing, to being flung off a balloon into a lake, it’s all fun and games until the preaching competition goes sideways—oops! At least he'll always have those saxophone dates in the woods.

Links

The Blob at Springhill in 2018 - It’s still a thing!

Related Tech Cherub Facts™:

• The Blob appears to be a thing at a LOT of Christian Camps! Who knew!
• $800 in 1993 is the equivalent of $1,741.40 in 2024

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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Get ready throw up the horns (AKA "el cronado") for our very first Bonus Episode! Listener Elizabeth suggested the gang should watch the 1989 Christian documentary "Hell's Bells: The Dangers of Rock and Roll" and OH BOY DID WE EVER. MK is alternately reminded of his childhood and blown away, Kathy is inspired by Prince concert footage when she's not terrified of plant prophecies, and Ian has some sympathy for the (backmasking) devil.

Links discussed in the show:

• Hell's Bells: The Dangers of Rock and Roll on YouTube - In it's entirety, so you can watch along at your preferred speed!
• The HB Wikipedia entry including the cover art described

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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The Satanic Panic: the collective fear of Satanism sweeping North America in the 1980s. What really happened? Does playing D&D actually invoke Satan? How many times can the gang say the word “debunked”? MK tells us about his favorite ex-Satanist comedian/minister growing up, Ian breaks down the cultural timeline of events, and Kathy shares her skepticism about coordinating blood letting rituals when she can’t even schedule her friends for a get-together.

Content warning: mentions of suicide and mass shootings, and discussions about accusations of rape and child abuse (later debunked!)

Links:
SATAN WANTS YOU - Documentary about Michelle Remembers.

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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In which we introduce ourselves and explain a little about what it is we think we're doing here—practically, spiritually, and otherwise. MK relives getting in trouble for crossing himself, Kathy likens Catholics to a cool biker gang, and Tech Cherub Ian gets nostalgic about Narnia.

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Jesus That's Weird is a podcast about our relationship with religion and just how frickin' weird it is sometimes. Former evangelical Christian MK explains his upbringing for his heathen husband Ian and their religiously disinclined friend Kathy, in the spirit of learning, laughs, and releasing trauma with a great deal of obscenity. Amen.
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