Best Deep Talks Exploring Theology And MeaningMaking Podcasts (2024)

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You Can't Vote for _______ and follow Jesus. 38:53

4h ago38:53

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Political divisions and hostilities are pretty intense right now. But actually, that's nothing new for Christians. Since the very beginning, people with radically different political perspectives have claimed to be followers of Jesus. How should we navigate these tensions in our families and churches? Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that…

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Halloween: Why We Long to Be Haunted 14:31

23h ago14:31

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Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Psychedelics & Christianity: Roundtable Discussion with Ashley Lande, Paul Risse, and Joe Welker 2:12:04

1M ago2:12:04

2:12:04

In this roundtable discussion, I talk with 3 experienced former psychonauts about their experiences with psychedelics and why each of them eventually left psychedelics to practice Christianity. Ashley Lande is an artist and writer. She is the author of The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics & Jesus Christ. ht…

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Faith Beyond Nihilism & Naivety | Andy Squyres 1:22:55

1M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter and essayist from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this conversation, we discuss how the metamodern shift impacts the way we communicate about God and the journey of faith. What do we do when the life strategies we've learned seem to fail? Is God much more boring than the mainstream Christian advertisements of him w…

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What's the Relationship between Religion, Culture, & Meaning? 1:15:39

2M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Paul is on the other side of the interview today as a guest on health coach Nick Diller's podcast "Chasing Curiosity". In this conversation, we discuss the intricate relationship between culture and religion, and the function of religion as a guiding story in our lives. We discuss the decline of traditional religious practices in modern society and…

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What is Metamodernism? | Brett McCracken 1:27:01

2M ago1:27:01

1:27:01

Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications at The Gospel Coalition. He is the author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World and Uncomfortable: The Awkward and Essential Challenge of Christian Community. brettmccracken.com In this conversation, Paul Anleitner and Brett McCracken…

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Is the Hero's Journey True? | Justin Wells- Filmmaker and Professor of Film 1:36:29

2M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth. He has a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College of Design. In today's episode, we d…

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 2) 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods." This episode focuses on Chapters 2-3. It's also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7ssleazsl94 For Part 1 on the introduction and Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g Tell me in the comm…

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Explaining David Bentley Hart's "All Things are Full of Gods" (Part 1) 26:00

2M ago26:00

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In this series, we'll attempt to distill the essential ideas and arguments from each chapter of David Bentley Hart's new book "All Things are Full of Gods." This episode is also available on video: https://youtu.be/YBNnZiu-D2g To support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcastBy Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 2) 1:18:05

3M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part1) 1:20:13

4M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2020!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 3) 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from September 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 2) 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Metamodernism (Part 1) 56:50

4M ago56:50

56:50

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from August 2023!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: John Vervaeke and Paul VanderKlay 2:22:42

4M ago2:22:42

2:22:42

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from December 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Dr. John Walton- Answers in Genesis? 1:31:45

5M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from March 2021!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 3) 1:33:39

5M ago1:33:39

1:33:39

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 2) 1:04:51

5M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from July 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Christ and Culture (Part 1) 1:04:40

5M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from June 2019!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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Deep Talks Essentials: Andy Squyres, John Mark McMillan, and Ted Kim 2:25:38

6M ago2:25:38

2:25:38

This summer, we'll be replaying some of the essential episodes from the past six years of Deep Talks. Here's one of those episodes from January of 2022!By Deep Talks: Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 2) 50:34

6M ago50:34

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Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three-pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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Does Evolution Point to Christ? | Sam Tideman 1:48:17

7M ago1:48:17

1:48:17

In today's episode, Sam Tideman and I discuss all things science and faith in one of the most profound discussions I've had on the subject of evolution, science, and Christianity in the six-year history of this podcast. Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. —————— Be…

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The Science and Theology of the Flow State (Part 1) 47:14

7M ago47:14

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Steph Curry experiences it when he’s “in the zone” and hitting 35-foot three pointers with ease. John Coltrane experienced it when he was recording his saxaphone performance on A Love Supreme. Psychologists have come to call this experience “the flow state.” But how might the flow state be related to what a monk experiences when he is deep in conte…

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The Disenchantment of the World & The Loss of Story 1:08:11

8M ago1:08:11

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In this week's episode, we'll engage with the work of philosopher Byung-Chul Han to discuss how the constant consumption of information can contribute to a sense of meaninglessness and what role narrative and a reorientation of our relationship to God and the world plays in re-enchanting the world. Become a patron on Patreon and get bonus Q&A Episo…

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Why Joe Rogan is Changing His Mind on Jesus & Religion 59:28

8M ago59:28

59:28

Joe Rogan, once a vocal evangelist of New Atheist talking points on religion, recently expressed how he yearns for the "just and righteous" Kingdom of God and believes the world "needs Jesus...for real." That's quite a change for Rogan, but his journey is emblematic of a broader shift in attitudes towards religion. In this episode, I'll explain why…

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Theology and Anime | Kaz Hayashi 1:00:57

9M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Kaz Hayashi is a biblical scholar, archeologist, and theologian from Japan. He is currently an associate professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary and has written on the theology and anime. Check out his work in: Anime Philosophy and Religion https://a.co/d/auLDmUN And watch his lecture on "Yahweh the Tyrant!?: The Depiction and Role of Yahweh …

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Justin Wells | A Story Above All Stories? 1:13:22

9M ago1:13:22

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Justin Wells teaches documentary filmmaking at Biola Unversity and is the author of How to Film Truth. He has several graduate degrees, including a Master's in Philosophy from California State University- Long Beach, a Master of Theology and Art from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master's in Art and Documentary Film from the Art Center College…

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Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 2) Sam Tideman 42:43

10M ago42:43

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Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. In this episode, we continue our discussion from Part 1 on what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield). What ethical framework will gu…

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Can We Teach A.I. to be Christian? (Part 1) | Sam Tideman 49:59

10M ago49:59

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Sam Tideman is a Harvard-trained biostatistical data scientist and the host of the Transfigured podcast/YouTube channel. In this episode, we discuss what happens when AI is put in positions where its "decisions" have life-and-death implications (like in an emergency room or battlefield). What ethical framework will guide it? Is it possible to teach…

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Brendan Graham Dempsey | Understanding Metamodernism 1:34:58

11M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

Brendan Graham Dempsey is a writer who's work focuses on the meaning crisis and the reconstruction of spirituality after postmodernism. He holds a BA in religious studies from the University of Vermont and a master's in religion and art from Yale University. He is the author of the 7-volume Metamodern Spirituality Series and, most recently, Metamod…

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Rafe Kelley | Training Our Bodies to Pursue the Highest Good 2:02:00

11M ago2:02:00

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Rafe Kelley, founder of Evolve Move Play, discusses the transformative benefits of physical fitness and embodied spiritual disciplines. He shares about his unique upbringing in the counterculture and how it has shaped his current interest in ancient Christian ideas and the intersection of myth and science. Rafe's work explores the value of physical…

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Dru Johnson | Is Darwin and the Bible Telling the Same Story? 1:44:24

12M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Video of this episode available at: https://youtu.be/ub_buhL5LU8?si=j0LfzM0eMpBd-ky7 Dru Johnson, PhD is a biblical scholar at Hope College. He is also the co-host of the On-Script Podcast and director of The Center for Hebraic Study. His new book What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture: Comparing the Conceptual Worlds of the Bible and Evolution prop…

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Do Christians Have to Believe Young Earth Creationism? (VIDEO EPISODE) 18:53

12M ago18:53

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For the video of the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R0dKco1cDw4?si=Um0PpY96DJ0mOWIJ I made this video to help those who, like me, come from church or Christian school contexts where Young Earth Creationism has been treated as the only way to think about science and the Bible. In this video, I'll explain 3 basic theological reasons why Christi…

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Metamodernism & The Meaning of Sigma Male Culture | A Conversation with Theohopracy 1:37:27

1y ago1:37:27

1:37:27

Today's episode was recorded during a livestream with the Irish, Gen Z theology YouTuber extraordinaire- THEOHOPRACY. Theohopracy invited me on to discuss metamodernism, the Patrick Bateman meme / "sigma male" internet culture, and why there's a growing internet culture of young men attracted to "masculine" paganism. For Theohopracy's YouTube Chann…

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Halloween: God & The Universal Monsters 14:31

1y ago14:31

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Video of this episode is available at: https://youtu.be/_zbklHa9kPc?si=33cv1KE01BwLOABU The celebration of Halloween in America seems to be at an all-time high. Is this just because corporations are learning how to capitalize on the costumes, decorations, and candy of the season, or is something deeper at work? In this episode, we'll explore the re…

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Metamodernism, Part 4 | Metamodern Christianity? 40:20

1y ago40:20

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Today's episode is also available in video format at: https://youtu.be/5PTczGpDIPo?si=jcEK_6BEATlnE9Vp In my podcast series on #metamodernism we've been exploring the new cultural and philosophical shift that's happening in the West and how it is changing the way we tell stories and communicate. But what will metamodernism do to Christianity? How m…

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Video Episode: Metamodernism & Creed 15:12

1y ago15:12

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Subscribe to my relaunched YouTube Channel and watch today's episode: https://youtu.be/sdWKwWLjTXI?si=RkyrfLHkk_gCad62 The band Creed is making a comeback, and it's all thanks to metamodernism. Even the Texas Rangers are using Creed to turn their baseball season around. Let me explain what's going on. Support my work on Patreon and get access to bo…

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Metamodernism, Part 3 | The Metamodern Hero’s Journey 1:04:06

1y ago1:04:06

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Can Joseph Campbell's "hero's journey" happen within metamodern storytelling? In today's episode, I help you understand how the structure of great myths like Homer's Illiad and The Odyssey, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars can still exist within the emerging metamodern storytelling aesthetic. We'll explore how the critically acclaimed ani…

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Metamodernism, Part 2 | A Longing for Mundane Transcendence 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

There's a cultural shift in how we are telling stories, and it's a relatively new phenomenon. It's something different from postmodernism but still incorporates elements from modernism and postmodernism. Philosophers are just barely beginning to grasp what is happening; some call it metamodernism. In today's episode, we'll explore the shift from mo…

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Metamodernism, Part 1 | What’s happening & why is this happening? 56:50

1y ago56:50

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There's a cultural shift in how we are telling stories, and it's a relatively new phenomenon. You can see it in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Barbie, Wes Anderson movies, and Shrek. Yes, I said Shrek. It's something different from postmodernism but still uses postmodernism. Philosophers are just barely beginning to grasp what is happening; som…

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Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan, Nihilism, and the Human Condition 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Does Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer tell a different story about the human condition and nihilism than the story he's told in films like The Dark Knight and Interstellar? Yes. In this episode, we'll explore how Nolan's films grapple with ideas from Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Camus, Augustine, and even New Age humanists and discuss why Oppenheimer is …

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The Secretly Growing Seed 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

40:45

Why the rule of God doesn't look like what we might expect. ____ If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can cont…

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Navigating Political Divisions Among Christians 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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Have you felt an increasing sense of division and hostility with other Christians over politics in the last few years? You're not alone. Political polarization is affecting many, if not most, church communities in America on some level. So what's the best strategy for how to successfully navigate these tensions? In this episode, we'll explore wise …

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John Vervaeke & Paul Vander Klay 2:22:42

1+ y ago2:22:42

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This episode originally aired in December of 2021. In this episode, I'm joined by Paul VanderKlay and John Vervaeke for a discussion on what the word "God" means and why we all should want to move past common Christian vs. atheist debates that seem to reduce what "God" means to a conception of a Doctor Manhattan-like supreme being in an arena of ot…

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Evolution & The Slain Lamb 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

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In this episode, we'll explore connections between theology and science as we examine the often neglected role that cooperation plays in evolution. Is God's supposedly "good" creation governed by violent competition or by cruciform cooperation? ____ If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a …

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Parker Settecase | Is God Writing a Good Story? 1:30:06

1+ y ago1:30:06

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Are we characters in a story authored by God? Can God write himself into the story? Why did God write a story with so much evil and suffering? Where is this story headed? Parker Settecase from the oustanding philosophy podcast "Parker's Pensees" joins me to discuss all this along with reflections on the work of his mentor Kevin Vanhoozer, understan…

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Mind Software: How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 2) 1:18:05

1+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

This episode originally aired in December 2020. Make sure to listen to Part 1 before listening to this! In this episode, we'll explore the differences between masculine & feminine cultures and the differences between cultures that avoid uncertainty and those that embrace it. Plus, we'll try to answer some of the initial questions I posed at the sta…

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Mind Software- How Culture Programs Your Values (Part 1) 1:20:13

1+ y ago1:20:13

1:20:13

What is behind political Left vs Right cultural divide in America? Why do some people become convinced by conspiracies? Why do some march in Black Lives Matter protests while others fly Blue Lives Matter flags in their yards? Have you ever visited a foreign country and been completely shocked at how different the cultural values and behaviors were?…

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John Mark McMillan Wrestles with Our Violent Heroes (Part 2) 59:38

1+ y ago59:38

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John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. https://www.johnmarkmcmillan.com/ In today's episode, I continue exploring with John Mark many of the themes and questions surrounding the formative power of "hunter-hero" myths that I discussed in the previous episode with Dr. Chris Green. How do these c…

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John Mark McMillan Wrestles with Our Violent Heroes (Part 1) 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

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John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. https://www.johnmarkmcmillan.com/ In today's episode, I continue exploring with John Mark many of the themes and questions surrounding the formative power of "hunter-hero" myths that I discussed in the previous episode with Dr. Chris Green. How do these c…

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