Victorian Supremacy

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker continue their discussion of Preacher on AMC, which is shaping up to be every bit the character-driven drama as it is supernatural, thriller, Western. They get nit-picky about the presentation of religion, but love the struggle at the heart of Jesse's character. And how about that chainsaw scene?!

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker kick off their discussion of a new Killer Serial, AMC's Preacher, an adaptation of the cult classic comic series by Garth Ennis. In this episode, they talk about different narrative trajectories, the establishment of the three main characters, violence, and the prophetic nature of the comic books regarding the status of religion in America.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the season one finale of The Path on Hulu. This week's episode includes an interview with series creator Jessica Goldberg. We talk about developing characters, crafting a religion, and what the series is really all about.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the 9th episode of The Path on Hulu. These final three episodes are fantastic and packed with talking points on faith, family, community, and doubt.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the latest episode of The Path on Hulu and whether it's possible to be a part of a community of faith without sharing the faith and what matters more, family or faith.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discusses the latest episode of The Path on Hulu, where things are really heating up at the Meyerist compound. We've actually got a killer serial on our hands!

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the latest episode of The Path on Hulu and Kyle Allen (Hawk) joins them for a conversation on his role in the series.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss the 5th episode of The Path on Hulu. They talk about pushing boundaries, Cal losing his grip, and Sarah's concrete faith.

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Path on Hulu. This week, they continue their discussion of what the series says about belief in general and how the subplots in the series provide windows into the different ways of being in communities of truth.

You can read about creator Jessica Goldberg's creative process here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/path-creator-how-i-lost-877128

Tony Jones and Ryan Parker turn their attention to the new Hulu series, THE PATH, and discuss the first two episodes and what the series says about faith in general, how we belong and behave in religious communities, and how communities of faith interact with the "outside world."

We highly recommend the new book, On Purpose: How We Create the Meaning of Life by Paul Froese, a sociology of religion professor at Baylor University, as companion reading. So much of what Froese discusses in his book finds expression in the series.