Our culture has become terribly serious about not taking anything seriously. From satire and postmodernism to the internet’s endless layers of irony, we’ve become afraid to be earnest. Some artists have called for a rebellion against this irony, and renewed emphasis on “New Sincerity.” But irony still has its benefits. And too much earnestness has its own set of pitfalls. Matt, Mandy, and Christina explore the benefits and dangers of both earnestness and irony.

 
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Have We Become Too Ironic?
Have We Become Too Ironic?

Matt, Mandy, and Christina explore the benefits and dangers of both earnestness and irony.

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Ancient Paths Made New
Ancient Paths Made New

Join us as we talk to author Danielle Mellema about how she has learned to practice the ancient ways in her ordinary days as an author, wife, and mother of four young children. 

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Look for the Story: Storytelling in Visual Art
Look for the Story: Storytelling in Visual Art

Oil painter Nicole Beck and road trip photographer Isaac Hans discuss how storytelling is integral to their work, from inception to public showings.

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The Art of King Arthur's Court
The Art of King Arthur's Court

Join the hosts for an exploration of visual depictions of Arthurian legends across the centuries.

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The Once and (Always) King: Arthur Legends through the Centuries
The Once and (Always) King: Arthur Legends through the Centuries

. In this episode, we trace the remarkable evolution of the Arthurian legends from the shadowy origins in post-Roman Britain through Saxon England and the French courts, up through Victorian writers and into the modern day. 

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Why Phantastes Still Matters
Why Phantastes Still Matters

Meredith Finch joins the pub table to discuss the new graphic novel adaptation of Phantastes from Cave Pictures Publishing.

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Who Continues the Lore?
Who Continues the Lore?

Join the digital pub table to learn more about fanfiction and its purpose in continuing the conversation with the works it pays homage to.

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Who Owns the Lore?
Who Owns the Lore?

At the digital pub table, we explore the history of intellectual property, the evolution of mythology, and how Christians should think about storytelling, creativity, and what it really means to “own” a story.

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The Other Inklings
The Other Inklings

G. Connor Salter joins the Anselm Digital Pub table to discuss his new book, The Other Inklings.

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The Theology of Vampires and Zombies
The Theology of Vampires and Zombies

Dr. Amy Hughes, a theology professor, scholar, and author joins the pub table to discuss our favorite supernatural creatures and what they have to say about humanity and God.

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Believe to See Podcast

A podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema, Mandy Houk, Christina Brown, and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore how art and storytelling matter for faith and to connect our stories, great stories, and the Great Story.

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