In 2002, two of the most successful and distinct bands came together to form one of the best rock bands of the 2000s. JP, Matt and Amy are here to talk about it.

Last week, Amy selected Audioslave's self-titled debut album for Music Mayhem. Audioslave has the distinction of being one of the few supergroups to find massive success with audiences, combining the talents of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden. Those these bands are drastically distinct in sound, their formation created and unmistakably awesome sound reminiscent of the traditional classic rock of the 70s, being compared to such groups as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.

It's difficult to talk about Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell without acknowledging the darker aspects of his work, as well as his tragic death. As a result the episode gets a little heavy, bringing up topics of depression and suicide, and how we deal with it using music and art.

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Way back in the late '90s, boy bands were all the rage. Countless indistinguishable boy pop groups sprung up throughout the music industry attempting to cash in on the fad. But there was only one group that would stand out by trying to strike out on their own terms...

This week, Matt selected *NSYNC's second studio album, "No Strings Attached" for this year's edition of Music Mayhem. The reaction to the announcement was...mixed. Matt and JP were delighted, of course, but Father Chuck...? Well, you watched his reaction videos, didn't you? 

The gang is also once again joined by our newest addition to the Master of Divinity family, Amy. With a background in music, a freelance performer, and someone who grew up with an obsessed *NSYNC fan for a sister, Amy has a unique perspective on the massively popular boy band. 

So, how does the album hold up? Is there a deep meaning to the lyrics? Is it a well-crafted piece of music from a group of talented vocal artists, or a product mass-produced by a hit factory (based in Sweden, oy)? Find out today, and hit play on either SoundCloud or YouTube.

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In 1998, The Beastie Boys released their fifth album, "Hello Nasty" and it was unlike any album they had ever released.

"Hello Nasty" was released during pretty formative years for both JP and Father Chuck, and as a result, the music videos, the hit singles, and the deep cuts inspired them deeply, not just upon release, but in later years as well. The album is as irreverent, erratic, and as dense as any other Beastie Boys album, but the injection of spiritual, social and political consciousness takes the album to a completely different level. Matt, unfortunately, couldn't make it, but stay to the end for his announcement of next week's album!

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After a decade of movies, what Marvel has deemed "The Infinity Saga" has come to an end with Avengers: Endgame. And we saw it. And we have thoughts.

Last week we talked about the decade of Marvel movies. This week, we discuss the movie that rounds out the entire franchise, Avengers: Endgame. The movie has garnered over a billion dollars at the box office, and is proving to be a hit with critics and audiences. So, what did The Masters of Divinity think? We discuss the film's most emotional moments, our favorite performances, and whether or not the movie stuck the landing and paid off 10 years and 22 movies. Listen to the episode, and let us know what you thought of the movie!

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THIS WEEK...

We're in the endgame. The gang reflects on ten years of Marvel movies, pick their favorite entries, and discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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JP, Father Chuck and Matt discuss what the resurrection means to them, the very concept of resurrection, and their favorite resurrections from various films, tv shows, comics and books.

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This week, with Father Chuck in the moderator's seat, it's all about God & Gucci, as MoD talks about super fresh ye'vangelicals.

You've heard us talk about Hypepriests in the past. Well, to this day we're still pretty fascinated by this new blend of Millennial trends and evangelicalism taking the younger circles of places like New York and LA by storm. Usual moderator JP is considered to be within the target demographic of these types of churches, and Father Chuck grills JP on his thoughts on the new wave of ferociously fab evangelicalism, and whether or not he would join one of their churches.

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We're back!

In this episode, The Masters of Divinity are joined by Michael, a long-time listener of the podcast who also happens to be MoD contributor Father Fun's better half. Michael joins our trio of Masters to discuss the topic of just who exactly stories belong to. Is it the author? The audience? The corporate pigs responsible for the degradation of culture for the sake of exponential financial growth? There is also a lot of discussion on the post-structuralist philosophy of Death of the Author, and how that could apply to scripture, the kind of stuff they talk about in Sunday School, really. And while we're on the subject of Death of the Author, our lawyers have advised us to make it known that we do not support the murder or maiming of any author.

Well, maybe Orson Scott Card.

Or that guy who created Dilbert.

Remember Dilbert?

Enjoy the episode!

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JP and Father Chuck reflect on the groundbreaking sci-fi action film that completely changed the landscape of cinema. It's been 20 years, does it still hold up?

Of course it holds up, THE MATRIX rules! 

JP and Chuck talk about what it was like during peak THE MATRIX hype back in 1999, and the experience of watching it for the first time on the big screen back then as a young moviegoer. They also do their best to parse out the layers of meta-narrative that completely encompass the film, something that film critics, philosophers and countless other academics, scientists and engineers have been trying to accomplish for years.

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THIS WEEK...

JP, Matt and Father Chuck discuss THE FUTURE.

Did you ever think about what the future would be like when you were a kid? Did you fantasize about hoverboards and flying DeLoreans, or were you too preoccupied with the thousands of supermodels and/or athletes you'd be dating? How do you feel about the future now that you're a bit older and a bit wiser? These are the questions we ask on this week's episode, and while we talk a lot about our collective fascination with technology, we certainly don't leave out our general outlook on the whole of humanity. As you do.

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