Stefan Lawrence, a theme park designer from Los Angeles, hasn’t seen a lot of horror movies. Jordan D. White, a comic book editor from New York, has seen them all. Together, they’ll run through iconic horror franchises and review the movies one at a time.
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Welcome to Unhinged Christian Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories and perspectives that challenge conventional religious thought. Join me, Caleb Parker, your host and fellow seeker, as we embark on a journey to explore spirituality, faith, and humanity from a refreshingly open-minded perspective. In each episode, I sit down with guests from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. From artists to activists, scientists to philosophers, we engage in candid conversations that transcend t ...
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024: Challenges and Blessings: Our Utah Experience. With Alec Duzan
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Send us a Text Message. This episode gets real about the gritty challenges of balancing ministry work with a complicated pregnancy and the medical hurdles we faced with our newborn son, Hugo. From severe hyperemesis gravidarum to the isolation of raising a baby far from our usual support network, we paint an honest picture of the emotional and phys…
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023: Balancing Faith, Family, and Gaming: A Pastor's Journey of Passion and Purpose. With Ricky Luong
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Send us a Text Message. How do you balance a passion for gaming with pastoral responsibilities? Ricky opens up about the initial hurdles he faced, and how falling in love with the process rather than fixating on financial gains has made all the difference. Emphasizing the importance of consistency and personal growth, Ricky shows how faith permeate…
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022: Let's Talk Real Estate Trends and Intentional Connections. With Jesse Martin
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Send us a Text Message. What if your hometown could become the next Austin, Texas? Join us for an engaging conversation with Jesse Martin as he shares his unique journey in real estate, beginning right after high school under his father's guidance. With Grand Rapids experiencing unprecedented growth, we compare its trajectory to Austin and delve in…
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021: Nostalgia, Mystery, and Music: A Dive Into Childhood Memories, Urban Legends, and Unforgettable Tunes. With Stefan Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. Our chat travels through the impact of fast food on our eating habits, touching on the legacy of the "Supersize Me" documentary creator. Finally, we indulge in a nostalgic conversation about VeggieTales, with a special mention of Junior Asparagus. Ever had plans thwarted by unexpected mishaps? We recount our excitement to pe…
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020: Wrestling In The Wilderness: A Journey Through Conservation, Conviction, and Community. With Lawrence Williams
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Send us a Text Message. Could you handle the unexpected adversaries of a wilderness trek or navigate the tumultuous terrain of political debate? Join me and our insightful guest, Lawrence, for a robust exchange on the poignant intersection of faith and politics, the practical and metaphorical paths of hiking, and the ethics wrapped up in wealth and…
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For our final episode of our Saw season, we visit Eli Roth's notorious Hostel from 2005. Jordan has been ominously warning Stefan about this one – will it live up to its dubious torture porn classification? Find out. Also, Jordan and Stefan reveal next season's horror franchise.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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019: Navigating the Hilarious and Holy in Church Ministry and Music. With Elijah Deklyen
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Send us a Text Message. Elijah and I take you through the ins and outs of church ministry, and let me tell you, it's not your average Sunday service chat. We kick things off by swapping stories about the often-humorous trials of leading worship and the intricate dance of church leadership roles. Remember the time Elijah's bass playing was so avant-…
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So what else have James Wan and Leigh Whannell been up to? Creating an ENTIRELY separate uber-successful horror franchise of course! Jordan and Stefan visit this first entry into the Insidious series to find out what all the fuss is about and see how they've developed their chops since creating the original Saw movie together.…
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018: Exploring Trail Tales and Triumphs: An Appalachian Odyssey with Nature's Majesty and Mayhem. With Ethan Schutter
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a captivating escapade as we whisk you through the dense forests of the Appalachian Trail with Ethan, whose stories from the woods are as lush as the forest itself. Strap on your boots for a trek down memory lane with my own Appalachian Trail odyssey, a 5-month, 2,193-mile dance with nature's raw beauty and fury. F…
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BONUS: Saw: The Musical & Saw: The Ride
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Turns out, Saw is infinitely adaptable into other media! Jordan and Stefan explore the musical and physical possibilities in this first Saw bonus episode.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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017: Behind the Music and Beyond the Rhythm. With STIXX
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine hitting the road with nothing but your instrument and a heart full of songs, ready to embrace every encore and every new city like an old friend. That's the musical odyssey Stixx and I share in our latest jam session of a podcast, where the melodies of touring life play a sweet background score to stories of homesick…
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016: Embracing Biblical Manhood: A Modern Pursuit for Strength and Gentleness. With Luiggi Lopez
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Send us a Text Message. As we navigate the turbulent seas of modern masculinity, Luiggi and I embark on an expedition to uncover the true essence of biblical manhood. Our dialogue dances between the robust ideals of figures like David, the warrior-poet of scripture, and the contemporary Christian man, challenging the notion that strength and gentle…
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015: The Emotional Landscape of Contemporary Christianity. With Stefan Hansen
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Send us a Text Message. This conversation takes a turn into the realm of spirituality, where Christianity meets its societal perceptions and misconceptions. It's not every day that we get to hear a candid discussion about why Christianity might be met with resistance, while beliefs like witchcraft and tarot are often approached with intrigue. Stefa…
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014: Melodies for the Heart and Humor for the Soul. With Lawrence Williams
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if anyone could possibly love the chaos of snow more than the gentle pitter-patter of rain? Well, Lawrence, our returning champ of charm, certainly does not, and he's not shy about it—even in the face of staunch Michigander opinions! Our latest episode whirls into the great snow versus rain debate, where Lawren…
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013: Empowering Women and Redefining Modern Masculinity. With Dylan Erazo
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Send us a Text Message. Disclaimer: Sometimes I have people on here who I disagree with on a number of topics and Dylan is no exception. There are times in this episode where his beliefs don't line up with mine and I didn't say anything and times where I do. Being a podcaster is a lot harder than I thought it would be but the growth of learning on …
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012: Intertwining Faith and Medicine: The Gen Z Quest for Spiritual Authenticity and Mental Wellness. With Connor Wiederhold
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Send us a Text Message. Join the heartfelt conversation with Connor Widerhold, a pre-med student and aspiring family doctor, who brings an honest and inspiring perspective on intertwining faith with his future medical career. Through our chat, listeners will uncover the challenges and triumphs of maintaining one's Christian values as a member of Ge…
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011: The Value Of Physical Fitness As A Christian. With Cole Walters
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Send us a Text Message. I bring on Cole Walters, a friend, musician, and aspiring fitness influencer to talk about how to properly implement physical fitness into our lives. We talk about the importance of not losing ourselves and letting this become an idol. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://ww…
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It's all led up to this – the most well-reviewed Saw movie in franchise history. Jigsaw is front and center (no more copycats!) in this back-to-basics trap-a-thon...that's also a suprisingly heartfelt love letter to John Kramer? What is even happening? And where do these movies go from here? Jordan and Stefan wrap up the series in grand style and d…
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010: Every Heart Ministries. With Conner Bucy
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Send us a Text Message. Every Heart is a ministry that started in Grand Rapids and goes around to different cities on tours to provide worship, sharing the Gospel, and prayer for those in need. Those of you who know me personally know I no longer align with a lot of what the charismatic movement has to offer. That does not mean I won't sit down and…
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The one with Chris Rock and Samuel Jackson! Jordan and Stefan watch this departure from the usual Sawfare, in which there is 100% less Jigsaw and 100% more police procedural. We might also get some dialogue that seems airlifted in from Chris Rock's standup routines, but you never know.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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009: Catholic vs Baptist vs Non-Denominational
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Send us a Text Message. I discuss with a catholic what some of the main differences are between baptists and catholics. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…
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Jigsaw is back! Or is he???? 7 years after the last movie, Jordan and Stefan pick up the story with this much glossier take on Saw. Apparently there are trap murders happening again, and nobody can figure it out because a)Jigsaw is dead and b)we have a whole new cast of police that aren't very good at solving mysteries. But is it any good? Let's fi…
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Send us a Text Message. I sit down and talk with my friend Luggi about how worship should be and how it is we should preach the Gospel. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: https://…
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Saw 3D (aka Saw: The Final Chapter)
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Finally, we've reached the end of the road, the final chapter, the – wait, aren't there 3 more movies after this? Jordan and Stefan watch Saw 3D (or possible Saw: The Final Chapter) and reflect on the long, twisty, flashback- and trap-filled journey to get here. What does it all mean? Have we been rehabilitated yet? Let's find out.…
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007: The Effects Of Birth Control On Women
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Send us a Text Message. Jonah V. is back on the podcast to discuss the effects that hormonal birth control can have on women. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: https://www.youtub…
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006: What Is Forgiveness? With Lawrence Williams
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Send us a Text Message. I bring my good friend Lawrence Williams on for this episode to have a discussion about what forgiveness looks like. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: htt…
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All roads lead here – to the one that's about health insurance. Suppose it was inevitable that the series that starts with incurable cancer will have to grapple with the intricacies and absurdities of the American healthcare system.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Jigsaw's still dead, right? Nevermind that, let's get to what the people want – a showdown between Hoffman and Strahm! Jordan and Stefan continue down the weird plotty path of the Saw-ga with this fifth installment.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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005: What Does It Mean To Be Truly Saved?
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Send us a Text Message. I bring on Logan Schafer to discuss what it means when we are truly saved. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2RmIFRIlcH…
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The Saw train keeps on chugging, even if Jigsaw is dead (????). But you can't keep a good trap down – Stefan & Jordan "enjoy" this fourth helping of "therapy" at the hands of John Kramer despite his apparent demise.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Send us a Text Message. Solo episode with just me(Caleb) as I discuss the problems with the Super Bowl ad titled "He Gets Us". Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912676 Youtube: https://www.youtu…
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Send us a Text Message. I bring on Jonah again to discuss why men are leaving the church and the ones that do attend why are they not standing up and becoming strong men of God. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profil…
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We're well and truly on our way into the Saw-ga now! This third installment involves traps, traps, and some first solid indications that the franchise is going to obsessed with its own complicated plot. Also: Stefan has a crisis of fear and Jordan talks him through it.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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With the original Saw a runaway success, Saw II was immediately greenlit and put into theaters a year later. Jordan and Stefan watch as Saw attempts to make the leap from scrappy indie hit to new horror franchise. Also, there's a new kid on the block.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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002: How Should Christians Go About The Political World?
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Send us a Text Message. I(Caleb) have guests Lawrence, Elijah, Jesse, and Ethan on to discuss how it is that Christians should go about the political world. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071196912…
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Send us a Text Message. For my first episode I bring on Jonah V. Jonah and I work together and he is a Christian Reformed and I am Baptist. We discuss the problems that porn has on men and how it affects their masculinity. Support the Show. Website: https://unhingedchristian.buzzsprout.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedchristian/ree…
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Jordan and Stefan kick off a brand-new season of Nature Trail to Hell with 2004's iconic Saw. Stefan has been dreading this series for years – will he hack off his own foot to get out of watching this one or will his fears prove unfounded? Let's find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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For our final episode of this season, we visit 2016's "The Belko Experiment," written and produced by James Gunn. We follow a group of office workers who are having...shall we say...a rough go of it. This movie is one of Jordan's favorites and Stefan hasn't even HEARD of it. Let's finish out strong.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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We're not done with free-for-all killing sprees yet! Jordan and Stefan watch the Japanese cult classic Battle Royale, where an island full of kids killing each other is somehow supposed to cure society's ills. Does it make any more sense than the Purge as a social experiment? Let's find out.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Jordan and Stefan watch 1997's Funny Games, the harrowing home invasion film from Austrian director Michael Haneke, with widely varying results. What will Jordan think upon rewatching this gem? Will Stefan ever forgive Jordan?By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Purging? Forever? What does that even mean? All crime is always legal? What even is crime anymore? Jordan and Stefan watch the oh-so-subtle "Forever Purge" from 2021 and debate the future of the franchise.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Oh boy, let's find out how the Purge began! In this episode, Jordan and Stefan watch "The First Purge," which apparently was an indignity forced upon Staten Island. Hasn't Staten Island suffered enough?By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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The Purge series goes political! I mean, more political than usual. Jordan D. White and Stefan Lawrence watch the 3rd installment of the Purge Series, released in July of 2016 with the slogan "Keep America Great." Yes, the last movie improved on the first one. Will this movie continue the trend?By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Now this is Purging! Jordan and Stefan watch the second film in the series, The Purge: Anarchy, from 2014. No more being stuck inside a house! This time we get down and dirty ON THE STREETS. Stay safe.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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It's time for a whole new season of the increasingly inaccurately named Nature Trail to Hell, in which we explore The Purge series! What happens when ALL CRIME IS LEGAL one night a year? Jordan D. White knows and Stefan Lawrence is about to find out. In this episode, we check out the very first Purge movie from the innocent beforetimes of 2013.…
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Jordan and Stefan watch Ti West's 2022 film, X, which owes quite a bit to the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974. Instead of an old Leatherface stomping around Texas like we saw in 2022, we now just have...old people. But don't worry, old people can do the murder just as good as the youngs.…
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Rounding out our Texas Chainsaw Massacre series, Stefan and Jordan will be watching two films inspired by them. The first is Rob Zombie's lurid technicolor nightmare, House of 1000 Corpses. Maybe, just maybe, we'll be able to spot Mr. Zombie's inspirations buried deep in the subtext of the film.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Jordan and Stefan reach the end of the road with 2022's reboot, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (not the missing definite article – that's how you know it's cool). We can finally answer all the questions, such as how old is Leatherface? Is this series even about cannibalism? And can you call it Texas Chainsaw Massacre if it insists on being filmed in Bulga…
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Jordan and Stefan watch ANOTHER origin story for Leatherface – Leatherface from 2017! Wanna know how Leatherface got those scars? Wanna watch Stephen Dorff perform some extremely questionable policework? Wanna watch Bulgaria convincingly stand in for Texas? Yeah, you do.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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Ah heck, let's just reboot this series again! This week, Jordan and Stefan are watching Texas Chainsaw 3D, the 2013 reboot that's a direct sequel to the original film. Wait, does this one actually attempt a new plot? WEIRD.By Stefan Lawrence & Jordan White
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