Episode 17 - The Gospel According to Ted Lasso

In just over a year and two seasons, the Apple TV+ streaming series "Ted Lasso" has received much critical acclaim.   The show has won 7 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series.  Starring Jason Sudeikis as the main character, Ted Lasso is an American football coach who becomes a surprise hire for coach of a Premier League soccer team in the UK; his only credentials for such a position are his quick wit, charm, and persistent positivity.

Ben kicks the conversation around the field as captain of this episode, while Chad limps along slow-footed behind him.  Their goal?  To put this popular show under a microscope in hopes of ascertaining its genius.  Are there any warning labels that should come with this highly entertaining sensation?  In what ways does the show's portrayal of men (their relationships, their role in society, their character) epitomize modern media's 'program' for manhood for the last 30 years?  What are the redemptive qualities in the story, and is Ted's Gospel ultimately compatible with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John's?

SHOW NOTES:

Ted Lasso Show:  https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy

Colossians 3:15:  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:15&version=NIV