In the afterglow of Marvel's Avengers saga, Baylor professor Junius Johnson joins the table to talk about the moral landscape of the films, and their enduring legacy.
The podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Hosts Matt Mellema and Marcus Robinson go deep with artists about their craft, and also enjoy very serious conversations about very silly subjects. “Some things have to be believed to be seen." -Madeleine L'Engle
In this episode, we make a surprising case: what we call “toilet humor” isn’t just childish—it may actually serve a deeper purpose in storytelling.
Joining us at the table is Jason Crawford, a professor of English at Union University, who has written a fantastic new book called God’s Fools: Saints, Prophets, Martyrs, and the Making of Modern Comedy.
What if the resurrection isn’t about escaping the physical world, but redeeming it? Join Brian, Sarah, and special Guests Andrew Roycroft and Lancia Smith.
Join Brian, Matthew, Sarah, and Jeremiah as they explore why every culture has a Cinderella story.
At the digital pub table, we’re joined by filmmaker and culture critic Joseph Holmes to explore why the multiverse captivates us.
Join Brian, Matthew, Sarah, and Jeremiah as they explore the significance of dark fairy tales, their impact on children, how these stories equip young minds for real-world challenges.
Joining the Anselm Society Digital Pub table is Vinicius Barbosa Pippa, a composer and conductor whose work spans film, television, and video games. He delves into his process for creating music to tell stories across many different genres.
Author and podcaster Laurie Christine discusses the ways that the Bible’s understanding of dragons can shape our stories today.
Sarah and Caroline share what’s ahead for the podcast over the next three months, reflect on the meaning of eucatastrophe, and explore how fairy tales help us see this pattern of reality more clearly, and what the material world has to do with it all!
Join Mandy, Christina, and Matt at the pub table as they discuss the themes and characters of the series Stranger Things.
