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Topic Toss Up time again!

This week we’re talking about how some Christians with public platforms are calling for their so-called woke brethren to be expelled from their churches, the Joe Rogan article on The Gospel Coalition and the controversy it sparked on social media, and we close out by starting the discussion of how to view Christmas and other holidays in a healthy manner.

Shoutouts!

Vincent: Shane and Shane “Hymns vol 1” 

YouTube | Apple

& “The Worship Initiative vol 22” 

YouTube | Apple

Trevor: VOCES8 “Enchanted Isle” 

YouTube | Apple

Philip: Team Deakins Podcast

Recommended episodes:

Denis Villeneuve 

Jake Gyllenhaal

Josh Brolin

Sources:

Owen Strachan on How Church Discipline Applies to "Wokeness" and on What "Woke" Is and Isn't.

Beth Smith, "Joe Rogan's Example For Believers" on The Gospel Coalition. 

Earlier Episode References:

The "Too Liberal, Too Political" frame referenced around 2:00 is from our "White Too Long" episode feat. Robert P. Jones.

The comments we make about John MacArthur and consciences come from our Ep. 15 Topic Toss Up. (you can also check out Ep 1. for more on MacArthur.)

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J. C. Ryle’s Thoughts For Young Men is an important and accessible work that’s valuable for everyone. Not just the young and not just the men. And though the material in TFYM is over 130 years old, it is timeless in its wisdom and advice. If you are trying to live a life of meaning and one that honors God and takes the Bible seriously, this is a book that is well worth your time.

And thank you to Banner of Truth for providing us some giveaway copies for Substance listeners. Enter the Giveaway on our Instagram page! (Ends Dec 6th, 2020)

Substance Shoutouts:

Philip- Superman Smashes the Klan on Amazon | Hoopla

This recent DC Comics collection adapts and modernizes the 1946 Adventures of Superman radio show story arc- “The Clan of the Fiery Cross.” It’s a wonderful book for kids 8 and over and any adults who read it will find a lot to enjoy as well! 2020 Harvey Award winner for Best Children or Young Adult Book.

Vincent - Mike Winger Bible Thinker

Mike Winger Bible Thinker YouTube channel is a good source if you’re looking for material on apologetics, religions, cults, and various spiritual and doctrinal teachings. This is not a full fledged endorsement of everything he’s put out but I appreciate his work.

Trevor - Pantsuit Politics

Pantsuit Politics does political discussion with kindness instead of yelling, and uses that level-headed approach to carefully consider real objections. Featuring a host from a conservative background and another from a liberal standpoint, it’s a low stress podcast for political engagement. This episode they discuss why they are voting for Joe Biden and not just against Donald Trump.

Resources:

Buy Thoughts For Young Men from Banner of Truth | Amazon

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen

The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes (Puritan Paperback Series)

Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist by John Piper

Scripture that cautions against asceticism: Col 2:18

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Chris Nolan’s Interstellar is an interesting film in many regards, one of them being that it’s the first Substantive Cinema episode we’ve done where we have significant disagreements on the subject matter.

Interstellar was directed by Christopher Nolan and co-written by him and his brother Jonathan. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Timothée Chalamet, and Casey Affleck. The movie was released in 2014 to relatively high critical acclaim, getting fairly high reviews and snagging a number of award nominations and winning one technical Oscar.

We discuss the way the film views and portrays the power of love, the tension between philosophy and emotion, the movies scientific accuracy, and where Interstellar lands overall in Nolan’s filmography.

Rent/Buy Interstellar in HD on iTunes or Blu-ray on Amazon

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Part of why this subject is so difficult, is because “cancel culture” is such an ambiguous term. Join us as we consider what Cancel Culture is and isn’t, the benefits and challenges it has (and the whole conversation around it) for our society, and what some good goals are going forward. And remember, watch your back if you say anything bad about Beyoncé or Taylor Swift online!

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Resources:

The Philadelphia Statement

Prov 6:16-19 on the Lord's hatred of those sowing discord

What Really Happened with Kevin Hart?

This week The Substance welcomes Robert P. Jones to the show. Robert is the CEO and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute, he holds an MDiv and a PhD in religion, and is the author of the recent, critically acclaimed “White Too Long.” White Too Long is combination of American history, survey data from PRRI, and the author’s own personal story.

Join us as we dive in to some difficult but necessary topics such as: how our sin affects our theology, the evils in the American Church’s history that caused Robert to write many portions of the book through tears, and how many Christians use the defense of calling something “liberal” or “political” as a means of avoiding genuine reflection on the merits of a viewpoint or argument.

And a huge THANK YOU to Robby’s team and the folks at Simon & Schuster for providing some giveaway copies of White Too Long. Details for the giveaway can be found on our Instagram.

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Robert's Book: White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity

His Organization: The Public Religion Research Institute

PRRI's Fractured Nation Report. 

Letter from Birmingham Jail

Divided By Faith, by Michael Emerson

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While Vincent is off this week, Philip and Trevor are joined by The Substance’s first return guest, Brett McCracken, to discuss Terrence Malick’s most recent film, A Hidden Life. Brett is a film reviewer, an author, and the Senior Editor of Art & Culture at The Gospel Coalition. Join us as we look at the timeless and timely themes that A Hidden Life evokes.

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Watch A Hidden Life! Amazon | iTunes

Check out our earlier SC feat. Brett McCracken on Tree of Life

Read these great reviews to learn more about A Hidden Life:

Brett's Shoutouts:

Boys State 

Josh Garrels, Peace to All Who Enter on Apple Music | YouTube

Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly

The enneagram has been a hot topic in recent years but it’s easy to uncritically reject or accept things that become popular. On this week’s show we look at some of the history and use of the enneagram and consider the Christian’s relationship to it.

After you’ve listened (or while you’re listening!), let us know what you think. Why do you think it’s beneficial? Why might it be something that people of faith ought to be wary of? Let us know!

Mortification by Owen- The Mortification of Sin (Puritan Paperbacks)

Sin and Temptation- Overcoming Sin and Temptation (Redesign)

The Road Back To You- The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

"How Scripture Relates to Other Sources of Knowledge for Soul Care" - Jeremy Pierre, Southeastern Chapel message.

Romans 14

Substance Shoutouts!

Trev - Nice White Parents

Philip - Ezra Klein/Ben Shapiro - Podcast | YouTube Video

Vincent - American Gospel (follow on Instagram)

Part 1 on Netflix (limited time, Nov 2020)

Part 2 on Vimeo

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Right up front, we understand that “social justice” is a loaded term in Western Christian culture. The most important question though, is “Is it something that is good and honors God?” And if so, how do we pursue it in a way that’s honoring to Him?

Join us as we talk with Jesse Eubanks, Founder and Executive Director of Love Thy Neighborhood, about these and more questions regarding this often misunderstood but very important part of living faithfully before God and our fellow man.

As always, we want to hear from you! Call us, email us, or hit us up on social media and let us know what you think.

Links for stuff mentioned in the show:

Love Thy Neighborhood | LTN Podcast | Enneacast

Find Jesse on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Tim Keller's Article on Biblical Justice

Love Thy Neighborhood's episode featuring Sojourn (Jesse's home church): "Where the Gospel Meets Racial Reconciliation."

Seed To Oaks (Neighborhood Assessment)

Shoutouts!

Nine Portraits of Jesus: Discovering Jesus Through the Enneagram by Robert J. Nogosek

The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey

"Justice Songs" by The Porter's Gate on Apple Music | YouTube

"Race in America" video by Phil Vischer of The Holy Post

"Eyes on the Prize" - PBS Docuseries on DVD. Check your local library for the full series. YouTube has a few segments

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We’re back with our first Substantive Stories of our new era!

Join us as we talk with Dianne Jago about how to stay faithful to God as we pursue (or lay down) our dreams! We hope you enjoy our discussion and if you have any comments to share or questions to ask, reach out to us and continue the conversation.

And be on the lookout for our giveaway contest THIS WEEK on Facebook and Instagram!

Dianne: Instagram | Twitter

Deeply Rooted: Instagram | Twitter

Her Book, A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down Our Dreams

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