Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. This week, the pod dives practically into Holy Week and Easter. How can the Church engage with culture during this time of year? How should believers interact with fringe Christians, ChrEasters, and CEOs (Christmas Easter Only) this week? Which Christian season is more important, Christmas or Easter? We dive into all these topics and more on this week’s episode!

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Other Resources and References:

“Falling into the Face of God” by William J. Elliott

https://a.co/d/6R4ksYv

Jordan’s Song Recommendations:

“Easter Bunny” & “Resurrecting Reasons” by Disciple

Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. This week, the show welcomes our 3rd ever guest, Bishop Ryan Mackey, to talk about Disney’s 2020 movie “Soul.” Jordan praises Disney’s animation of musicians, Connor implores all people to seek out what is true about eternity, and guest Ryan Mackey has some great thoughts on music education, mentorship, and formation. Oh, and Jacob plugs John Mark Comer again. We can’t have a PopCR podcast without a JMC reference from Jacob!

Bishop Ryan Mackey also has his own podcast called “The Church Coffee Social Hour.” Check it out on Spotify (PopCR will be featured in an upcoming episode that you won’t want to miss!!!)

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Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. This week, the show reacts to the 96th Oscar Awards (also known as the Academy Awards). Discussion ranges from humility in defeat to the prevalence of casual nudity in art and society. Also, Emma Stone’s acceptance speech for Best Actress led to great conversations on teamwork, humility, and the Body of Christ. You won’t want to miss this episode!

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Other Resources and References:

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/

Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. This week, the crew rewinds the clock to celebrate a staple of their 90s and 2000s childhood: Pokémon. Specifically, the 2019 movie “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” starring Ryan Reynolds. Topics include handling grief well, understanding how purpose and hope relate, and a whole bunch of silly songs. Plus, stick around to the very end for our new signoff!

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Other Resources and References:

“If Insects Had to Introduce Themselves” by CalebCity

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“The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren

https://a.co/d/dAV9goj

“The Name” by Disciple

https://youtu.be/kgBph_OJnkw?feature=shared

“To Hell with the Hustle” by Jefferson Bethke

https://a.co/d/6M3k0g7

Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, the boys dive into the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ which is now available to stream on Disney+. In the 5th installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, believers are confronted with great things to consider, like the idolatry of money, experiencing what we can’t explain, and the frequently heard lament of yearning for ‘the good old days.’ Also, what can Christians learn from the Indiana Jones quote “It’s not so much what you believe, but how hard you believe it?” Listen to find out!

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Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, Kim, a friend of the show, joins PopCR to dive into the movie Oppenheimer. What responsibility does a creator have for their creation? Is a movie like this the most accurate way to learn about history and real life people? In a world where atomic weapons are a reality, how are we to live with peace and hope? Listen to find out!

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Other Resources:

“Inspired” by Rachel Held Evans https://a.co/d/7DkKP4a

Jordan’s Disciple Recommendation of the Week

“One More Time”

Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, the crew dives into the Super Bowl commercials! What do advertisements like commercials tell us about ourselves, our culture, and Jesus? And why does Connor say that the Chiefs winning is a metaphor for God’s grace? Listen to find out!

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Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. Today is the show’s first ever Zoom podcast! In it, the gang dives into the 2022 blockbuster film “Avatar: The Way of Water.” Topics include gifts-based discipleship, how to honorably rule over creation, and the first Uncultured Swine of 2024. Plus, Jordan pops off for 7 STRAIGHT MINUTES. Does he rant, or does he rave? Listen to find out!

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Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, the crew dives into Jordan’s domain, Dungeons and Dragons, by reviewing the 2023 movie “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” If you’ve never played Dungeons and Dragons, fear not, for Jordan takes us through ‘D&D for Dummies.’ Other conversation points include ‘can good things be used for bad,’ ‘does the end really justify the means,’ and ‘how do we suffer well?’ So much to discuss! Let’s dive in.

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References:

“The Life You’ve Always Wanted” by John Ortberg https://a.co/d/d35dR1q

Join Jordan’s D&D Group Stream: www.twitch.tv/calebmpowers

Welcome to Pop Culture Redemption, a podcast determined to help the Church have better vision for God’s working in Popular Culture. In today’s episode, Zach Fleming, a good friend of the show, joins to discuss the 2022 award winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” In the next 50 minutes, you’ll hear a record number of rock puns being made, an in depth conversation on nihilism, and a few messy moments of 4 people trying not to talk over each other. Essentially, you’ll hear everything everywhere all at once! Enjoy!

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References:

“Practicing the Way” by John Mark Comer https://a.co/d/0EfhGhH

Recommended/Referenced Songs:

“Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden