Hey everyone! This episode originally started as a bonus episode, but ended up going much longer and turning into a full-fledged episode. 

Joe and Chris talk about some of the things they're enjoying lately, including Joe's newfound love of wrestling, Chris' enjoyment of "Roseanne's" return, and engage in speculation about the new "Avengers" movie. Enjoy! 

• Chris' New Blog, Mere Chris-ianity (Find extended show notes here! 

This week, Chris and Joe talk about atheist artists and how they choose to avoid or engage with their work. Also, is there anything good for Christians in movies like Dogma, Life of Brian or The Invention of Lying? Plus, a little bit of Easter talk! 

• Chris' New Blog, Mere Chris-ianity (Find extended show notes here! 

The eight-part documentary series "Flint Town" recently debuted on Netflix, showcasing the work of that town's police department. Joe and Chris, who live only an hour from Flint, talk about the series. Along the way, they also discuss their favorite police movies and shows, Joe reflects on how well "Flint Town" stacks up to reality, and Chris got screwed on taxes. 

Show notes: 

• Chris' New Blog, Mere Chris-ianity (Find extended show notes here! 

We're back! 

Chris kicks things off by talking about suffering life without a cellphone (for three days). Then, he and Joe get into a "media dump" to talk about what they've been watching lately. Is "Man in the High Tower" worth Joe's time? Does "Everything Sucks" recapture the magic of Surge and grunge? Why does Joe hate "Black Panther"? And why couldn't Chris and Joe play "Dungeons and Dragons"? 

Show Notes: 

• Chris' New Blog, Mere Chris-ianity

It's Oscar weekend! And Joe knows nothing about most of the nominated films. This episode, he'll try to guess what they're about! Also, a discussion of celebrity encounters -- who was nice, and who was a jerk? 

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In 1988, Michael W. Smith's fourth album, "i 2 (eye)" was released, featuring such CCM classics as "Secret Ambition," "All You're Missing is a Heartache" and "Pray for Me." Thirty years later, Chris and Joe give the album a track-by-track re-listen. Does it hold up? Is Smitty the Randy Newman of Christian music? What is up with the trilogy of judgment in the middle? Give it a listen! 

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Next week: Joe guesses the Oscars! 

Welcome back! 

Chris and Joe are feeling nostalgic this week, which leads to some really great discussion, including: 

• What now-defunct group would you like to have seen in concert? 

Bonus, we want an answer from our listeners: Which 10 Christian bands would you book for a CROSS.CULTURE.CRITIC. cruise? 

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Hey everyone! Short but good episode this week! Joe and Chris start talking about TV shows they thought they would hate but came to love. That leads to some talk about Netflix's "The Crown," the problems with being royalty, and why old guys start loving history. Tune in and share your thoughts! 

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Joe and Chris are back for a talk about poltics and what to do when your entertainers are creeps. 

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Chris and Joe spend an entire episode talking '90s Contemporary Christian Music. Hear about the the Insyderz Dove Award-winning adaptation of a beloved worship song, discover which duet was considered "Islands in the Stream" for Christians, and hear Chris spit out a bit of rhyme from Carman. 

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