The Fascinating Podcast

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The Fascinating Podcast episodes

October 24, 2014 The Bible Tells Me So with Pete Enns
The StoryMen welcome author, biblical scholar and baseball fan Pete Enns. Pete's new book, "The Bible Tells Me So" challenges biblical literalism and invites us to read the BIble on its own terms, rather than ours. It's a wild conversation, full of listener questions!
1 hr 13 min
October 17, 2014 Getting Started with Twitter
The StoryMen love Twitter (it's sort of our mother). But a lot of people find Twitter hard to get started with. No longer! Here are all the ways you can get started and make Twitter awesome for YOU too!
52 min
October 14, 2014 The Skeletons in God's Closet with Josh Butler
The StoryMen sit down with friend and pastor Josh Butler to examine the Skeletons in God's Closet. In his new book, Josh investigates those doctrines Christians find embarassing, shameful or just plain scary. He's convinced that the doctrines of Hell, Judgment and Holy War are actually good news, that they affirm God's love for us. We dive deep into his take on Hell, and giveaway a free copy of the book!
58 min
October 10, 2014 Z-Nation with Dan Merchant
The StoryMen welcome filmmaker and producer Dan Merchant. Since Dan is one of the creative minds behind SyFy's new zombie show Z-Nation, he reveals to us the guts of how TV shows get made. Needless to say, Dan leaves us hungry for more. So let this episode blow up your brain!
51 min
October 03, 2014 French Numbers and Muslim Touchdowns
The StoryMen review Fall Television and the near-evil nature of their 66th Episode. They kick around why an NFL ref called a penalty on Husain Abdullah for praying in the End Zone, and what that says about American reactions to Islam. A potpourri episode guaranteed to keep you entertained!
57 min
September 19, 2014 Out of the Depths with Rick Lee James
The StoryMen welcome fellow podcastor and geek Rick Lee James to the show. Rick is a worship pastor whose recent book, OUT OF THE DEPTHS, explores how the Psalms can shape our worship. We talk worship, scripture and of course, comics.
49 min
September 12, 2014 Season 4 Premier
The StoryMen return from their summer break with big news: JR. is immigrating to Texas! Plus, we review the Summer movie offerings and investigate the claim that Jesus would authorize a genocide against Muslims. That's a lot to pack into an episode, but it's a SEASON PREMIER!
1 hr 5 min
July 18, 2014 CONNECTED with Erin Davis
The StoryMen welcome author (and JR.'s old friend) Erin Davis. Her new book, CONNECTED, explores our need for relationships. We talk about how to figure out if you're lonely, the cure for business, and what a Sabbath really looks like. Also that time JR. almost killed a kid. By accident, mostly.
51 min
July 11, 2014 Listener Feedback! with Emily Maynard
The StoryMen take some time out to respond to a bunch of listener questions and comments. Emily Maynard returns as guest co-host to help us sort through issues of gender, violence and history books. Plus, cage matches and travel. Because, YOU ASKED FOR IT!
1 hr 6 min
July 04, 2014 Greatest Villains of All Time with Rob Shepherd
The StoryMen welcome back Rob Shepherd to talk the greatest villains of all time. We start with movies, but move into books, and save some time at the end to talk our favorite Biblical villains. Who did we leave out?
IN THIS EPISODE:
In this Episode
2:00 – Welcome Back, Rob Shep!
6:30 – New Pacific Rim and Edge of Tomorrow
10:30 – Back to Villains (in Movies and TV)
22:30 – Best Villains in Literature
27:00 – Best Biblical Villains
45:00 – Connect with Rob Online!
49 min