The Fascinating Podcast

JR. welcomes fellow podcaster Megan Tietz of the Sorta Awesome Podcast to discuss the literary firestorm surrounding Harper Lee's recently-published Harper Lee's sequel/prequel to To Kill a Mockingbird. We dive into the complicated publication history, and spend a lot of time on the book's controversial portrayal of beloved Atticus Finch. Along the way, we reflect on our own histories with the book, race and why this might be the perfect time for us to read the book.

Randal Rauser returns to the StoryMen to call for Evangelicals to reconsider our approach to Atheism. After we review the ugly history of Christian-Atheist relations, we examine how we can begin to show respect for our atheist neighbors, and even learn from them.

Rabbi Eli Fink joins us to talk about one of the Summer's biggest films, INSIDE OUT. From why the film is so good to the surprising spiritual lessons, listen up and weigh in!

The StoryMen welcome author, speaker and counselor Deb Hirsch to discuss her new book REDEEMING SEX. We talk about why the Church is so bad with sex, and how to talk about gender in our contemporary culture.

Chad Gibbs joins us to tell us how to travelhack, and how his journeys around the world changed how he saw God, himself and the USA. Plus, we hear the legend of the War Eagle.

The StoryMen catch up on some happenings around the Internet, then consider what it means to rest well. Plus, a reasonable amount of silliness.

We welcome Rachel Kessler of the Geekually Yoked Podcast to discuss a film she thinks everyone should see, the 1946 French classic BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

The StoryMen reflect on Deflategate and what it means when our heroes turn out to be human. We discuss the nature of art and its connection to the creators. Can we love art made by dispicable persons?

The StoryMen welcome the Productive Pastor, Chad Brooks, to discuss the new George Miller post-apocalyptic masterpiece, MAD MAX: Fury Road. We do so with great gusto.

The StoryMen welcome Dr. John Walton, author of The Lost World of Adam and Eve. We discuss Genesis 2-3, and what it really means to read Genesis "literally".