Best Jordan D White Podcasts (2024)

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S3 E31: Matthew J Distefano: The Wisdom of Hobbits for Today 1:11:23

9h ago1:11:23

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Key points include: • The unhealthy balance between individual well-being and community demands in evangelical settings. • The symbolic and inspirational aspects of Tolkien’s stories and how they relate to real-life experiences. • The importance of continuing to do good without relying on miraculous interventions. • Reflections on the role of margi…

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Ep.355 - Interdimensional Carol Killer 57:17

20m ago57:17

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Episode Notes This week we have two dudes with a podcast talking about Carol Danvers. Which is the most concerning sentence you could pay in 2019.Ranked This Episode:Uncanny X-Men 246-247 (Master Mold)X-Men Legacy #269-270 (AVX Rogue vs Carol)Ms Marvel (vol 2) #9-10 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on Com…

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S3 E30: Larry Jordan: Non Religious Spirituality 1:17:06

9d ago1:17:06

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Takeaways Hold beliefs loosely and be open to subjective experiences and objective evidence. Recognize the limitations of creedal faith and the need for a more contextualized understanding of God. Explore the concept of oneness and the connection between mysticism, science, and different religious traditions. Embrace a sense of awe, gratitude, and …

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Ep.354 - Obligatory Deadpool & Wolverine Tie-In Episode 59:02

2h ago59:02

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Episode Notes Look, we are just as tired of this as you are but we want that sweet, sweet SEO boost so we got to try and capitalize on what looks to be the most insufferable film of the summer. You ever think about how jaded Adam & Zack have gotten over the years? How they no longer find joy in seeing their favorite blorbos on the big screen? What …

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S3 E29: Tom Rundel: Recognize High Control Religious Language 44:56

7h ago44:56

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Take Aways Liminality is the space between what was and what will be, where we are trying to figure out how to be in a rapidly changing world. High-control religious environments can be toxic and manipulative, exerting authority over individuals and stifling personal growth. It is important to recognize and reject religious jargon that seeks to con…

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Ep.353 - Mom's Happy Powder 55:28

2h ago55:28

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Episode Notes There's no villains this week, but there is Ken. We all love Ken, and by all I mean Zack and Adam. Ranked This Episode: Dazzler #21 (Carnegie Hall) Uncanny X-Men #309 (Xavier & Voight) New X-Men #131 (Beak/Angel, Scemma) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter…

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S3 E28: Justin Scoggins: Inking Christ: Tattoos as Religious Art 1:03:22

3d ago1:03:22

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Take Aways Meeting tangible needs in the community is an important expression of faith. Faith is a journey of growth and evolving perspectives. Extending grace and love to others is a central aspect of the Christian faith. The stigma of tattoos in the Christian context can be challenged and reevaluated. Personal expressions of art, such as tattoos,…

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Ep.352 - Canada Day with Anna Peppard 1:04:28

5d ago1:04:28

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Episode Notes We were going to release this on Canada Day but that darn novel corona virus got in the way. Anyway, Anna is here and we are going to talk about John Byrne a lot.Ranked This Episode Uncanny X-Men #109 Alpha Flight #17 X-Men/Alpha Fight vol 2 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com F…

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S3 E27: Eric Nevins: Dark Night of the Vocational Soul 58:25

21d ago58:25

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Highlights: Embrace the ongoing process of spiritual growth and recognize that there is no arrival point. Question expectations that God will make everything smooth sailing and happy. Allow God the freedom to be creative in how He works in your life and the lives of others. Recognize the tension between the objective and subjective experiences of G…

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S3 E26: Keith Giles: Decoding the Gospel of Thomas 1:20:02

1M ago1:20:02

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Insights The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of the sayings of Jesus and does not have a narrative like the other Gospels. The Gospel of Thomas was suppressed by early church leaders, particularly those who opposed the Valentinians. The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 in a clay jar buried in the desert. Scholars have dated the Gospel of Thomas …

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Ep.351 - Care Bear Stare 53:51

19d ago53:51

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Episode Notes It's well known that Charles Francis Xavier is a jerk. Here's some more. Ranked This Episode: X-Men: Original Sin The Shattering X-Men #65-66 (Z'Nox) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never try to find Zack! Our theme music is Junk Factory…

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S3 E25: Steve Harper: Christian Nationalism Isn't Christian 1:20:05

24d ago1:20:05

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The importance of stripping away layers of interpretation to reveal the true essence of Christ. The challenges of countering Christian nationalism and the significance of speaking the truth in love. The concept of God as a being and the implications of this understanding. The connection between spiritual formation and the inspiration behind the boo…

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Ep.350 - The Krakoan Gardener with Jordan D White 1:17:41

2M ago1:17:41

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Episode Notes Outgoing X-Line editor and one of the friendliest friends of the pod Jordan D White talks about the First Krakoan Era and also a bunch of stuff that we wanted to talk about that is going to make the segment who wants us to ask any questions about "continuity" or "original plans" or "dropped plot points" or things that aren't extended …

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S3 E24: Thomas Jay Oord: On Trial for Heresy 56:30

1M ago56:30

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Advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Church of the Nazarene is a complex and challenging endeavor, involving theological, social, and personal dimensions. The conversation sheds light on the tensions and complexities within the church and society regarding LGBTQ+ issues, highlighting the need for thoughtful dialogue and understanding. Thomas Ja…

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Ep.349 - Vewy Anime 57:33

1M ago57:33

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Episode Notes Ah Albert & Elsie-Dee. The kind of characters only people terminally cursed with X-Men brain rot could love. We love them so much.Ranked This Episode Wolverine #38-43, 45-46 (Albert & Elsie Dee) 2020 iWolverine Dark X-Men vol 2 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on …

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S3 E23: Peter Rollins: Is God Dead? A Peek Into Radical Theology 1:25:35

2M ago1:25:35

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Key Take Aways: Embrace the contradictions and dividedness that are inherent in being human. Loss and death are fundamental aspects of existence that shape our experiences. Grief should be acknowledged and processed as a natural part of life. The death of God and the tearing of the temple curtain challenge the idea of liminality as a space where th…

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BONUS: Hostel 2:09:30

2M ago2:09:30

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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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Ep.348 - Not Getting Over 58:06

2M ago58:06

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Episode Notes Fill-in stories are a great chance to try and get a character over. Not Hazard though, he ain't ever getting over. Ranked This Episode: Uncanny X-Men #110 (Warhawk) X-Men #11-12 (Hazard) Age Of X-Man: Marvelous X-Men Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @ar…

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S3 E22: Grace Ji-Sun Kim: When God Became White 53:32

2M ago53:32

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Buy the book: https://www.ivpress.com/when-god-became-white Listen to the pod: https://www.christiancentury.org/podcast/madang Read her Blog: https://gracejisunkim.wordpress.com/ Subscribe Substack: https://gracek.substack.com/ Names hold deep significance in Korean culture, connecting individuals to their family and generations. Understanding race…

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BONUS: Insidious 2:17:43

2M ago2:17:43

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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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Ep.347 - The One With The Guy From Lost 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

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Episode Notes The guy from Lost wrote a comic one time. It had Hulk into. Ipso facto we are doing a Hulk episode. Ranked This Episode Ultimate Wolverine Vs Hulk Incredible Hulk #390-392, X-Factor #76 (War & Pieces) W.M.D.: Weapons Of Mutant Destruction Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Foll…

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S3 E21: Ben Katt: The Hero's Journey to Wholeness 57:56

2M ago57:56

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Check out Ben's Website here: https://www.benjaminkatt.com/ Grab Ben's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250910447?tag=macmillan-20 Leaving the familiar and falling into the unknown are two distinct stages of a transformative journey. Leaving the familiar involves recognizing the need for change and making a decisive break from the past, while …

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BONUS: Saw: The Musical & Saw: The Ride 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

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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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Ep.346 - Adaptations Of Adaptations 59:18

2M ago59:18

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Episode Notes Everyone is talking about X-Men '97 aren't they? Well, I guess everyone includes us because you get the unfiltered opinions of these two chuckleheads now. Also we talk about adaptations of things from the original Animated Series. Look we are nearly 350 episodes into this thing, you know what to expect at this point. Ranked This Episo…

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S3 E20: Daniel Wolpert: Looking Inward, Living Outward 1:22:31

2M ago1:22:31

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You can buy the book here: https://upperroombooks.com/book/looking-inward-living-outward/ You can connect with Daniel here: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.wolpert.1 Contemplation frees individuals from habits and patterns that cause suffering and promotes compassion and care. Contemplation is not just an individual practice, but also a communal on…

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Ep.345 - Dream Of The Fisherman's Wife 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Episode Notes The prompt was "a fine selection of Claremont tentacles, please". So that's what we are doing this week. Ranked This Episode Uncanny X-Men #176 Uncanny X-Men #262-263 Excalibur vol 3 #5-7 (Food Fight) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & neve…

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S3 E19: Brian McLaren: Life After Doom 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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You can preorder the book here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250893277/life-after-doom You can find Brian's work here: https://brianmclaren.net/ Introduction The Conflict Between Conservative Faith and Love for Nature Facing a New Situation The Impact of Climate Change and Rising Depression The Importance of Spiritual Help The Power of Naming…

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Ep.344 - Spider-Man's Old Pants 57:26

3M ago57:26

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Episode Notes I (Zack) asked my wife if she ever thought about Spider-Man's old pants and how that is what Venom is. She said I need to mulch.Ranked This Episode: Poison X Web of Venom: Ve'Nam Venom: Tooth and Claw #1-3 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy &…

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S3 E18: Zach Lambert: A Holistic Inclusive Bible Interpretation 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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"Have you ever had a difficult time reading Paul’s Epistles? Ever felt like your questions were not part of the preapproved rhetoric of the groupthink? Zach felt the same way growing up in the Southern Baptist Church and lived at the edges of inclusion, fading further away from his faith. And then he read the Gospels and wondered why his church was…

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Ep.343 - An Angels and Demons Thing 53:29

3M ago53:29

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Episode Notes Nightcrawler is a constant in the world of X-Men. Here's some stories where he isn't. Ranked This Episode Uncanny Spider-Man & X-Men: Blue Origins Uncanny X-Force #24 X-Men 2 Prequel: Nightcrawler Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never tr…

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S3 E17: Tom Rundel: Arriving at 95% Certainty is Good Enough 52:58

3M ago52:58

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"Have you ever wondered how much of what you believe to be true is actually influenced by the quirks of your own mind? In this solo episode of the Liminal Living podcast, we delve into the fascinating realm of cognitive biases and their impact on our perception of reality. We use Brian McLaren’s list of 13 cognitive biases that cloud our judgment, …

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Ep.342 - Alice "Malice" McAllister 1:02:37

3M ago1:02:37

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Episode Notes 900 X-Men stories in and we may be losing the plot because oops this one is all Malice and we don't actually get much closer to understanding her. Ranked This Episode: Excalibur (2019) #20 X-Factor #103-105 X-Men #200-203 (Blinded by the Light) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.co…

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S3 E16: Chad Bahl: To Hell with Eternal Conscious Torment 1:13:36

3M ago1:13:36

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"Have you ever always hated the doctrine of eternal conscious torment but felt like it was too central to the faith to discard? Chad is the guy to talk to. Today we deconstruct the theology of ECT, discuss its origins, its evolution, and its future home in the proverbial lake of fire. We also discuss open and relational theology, evangelicalism, li…

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S3 E15: Ally Henny: I Won't Shut Up 1:40:24

4M ago1:40:24

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"Have you ever wondered how one finds their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them? Today, we're diving deep into that question with author and advocate-minister Ally Henny, as we explore her journey of resilience, faith, and empowerment. Ally is the brilliant mind behind "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silen…

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Ep.341 - Behind The Music 59:57

3M ago59:57

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Episode Notes When I wore a younger man's clothes I used to go to concerts and have a great time. Now I talk about them on podcasts. Ranked This Episode: X-Men Unlimited #32 (Behind The Music) New Mutants #33-36 (Diskhord) X-Men '92 #6-10 (Lilapalooza) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Foll…

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S3 E14: Justin Lee: Coming out as Gay in the Southern Baptist Church 1:17:24

4M ago1:17:24

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Have you ever been made the “prayer request” of a community because your story didn’t match the triumphal testimony narrative? Justin grew up in the Southern Baptist Church as a conservative labeled by his high school peers as “God boy.” He was handing out tracts, evangelizing, and really good at obeying purity culture rules when it came to women. …

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Saw X 2:39:55

4M ago2:39:55

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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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Ep.340 - Dead For 3 Pages 51:51

4M ago51:51

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Episode Notes Sometimes SOMEONE will start a plot and ever finish it. This is about the time Claremont decided Dazzler was immortal. Ranked This Episode Uncanny X-Men #217-218 (Dazzler v Juggernaut) New Excalibur #1-3 (Here We Go Again!) New Excalibur #6-7 (So Why Is It I'm Not Dead?!) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New conte…

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S2 E13: Amy Fritz: Untangling Faith from the Evangelical Industrial Complex 1:12:41

4M ago1:12:41

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Has your faith community become a breeding ground for spiritual abuse? Today I talk to Amy Fritz, host of the podcast "Untangled Faith," and we delve into the complexities of spiritual abuse within faith communities, drawing from her personal experiences and her husband's encounters while working for Dave Ramasey. Through occasional articles, Amy s…

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Spiral: From the Book of Saw 2:15:51

4M ago2:15:51

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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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Ep.339 - Her Web Connects Us All 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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Episode Notes I once threatened Adam with a Madam Web episode. Well guess what the Bad Boy Of X-Men Podcasting did? Plus Zack & Adam sent each other predictions of the new X-Men era. Now that it's announced we get to see who was right and who is committed to bits you couldn't possibly understand. Ranked This Episode: Amazing Spider-Mam #229-230 (No…

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S3 E12: Matthew Paul Turner: Finding Belonging after deconstruction 1:10:10

4M ago1:10:10

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Have you struggled with finding community and belonging after deconstruction? Many do, because you are in a liminal space of development, unsure of who you are, what you believe, and therefore, who your people are. Matthew Paul Turner, no relation to Tina, has been on a journey of belonging that he illustrates with a new Children’s book, You Will A…

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Jigsaw 2:30:59

4M ago2:30:59

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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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Ep.338 - Crux Point Of Your Life 56:52

4M ago56:52

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Episode Notes Our beloved Bendis era X-Men. Our Saint, Eva Bell. This one is for you.Ranked This Episode: Uncanny X-Men Annual & All-New X-Men Annual (The Secret Life Of Eva Bell) Uncanny X-Men vol 3 #17-18 Uncanny X-Men vol 3 #19-22 (VS S.H.I.E.L.D.) Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follo…

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S3 E11: Trey Ferguson: Theologizin Bigger 1:02:45

5M ago1:02:45

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Have you ever felt like your faith tradition put you in a box, stifling your curiosity and ability to ask real questions? If so, then you'll want to hear this interview with author Trey Ferguson. Trey's book "Theologizin Bigger" takes a refreshing look at how to "theologize" - to wrestle with faith and theology in an embodied way that embraces myst…

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Saw 3D (aka Saw: The Final Chapter) 2:23:25

5M ago2:23:25

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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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Ep.337 - Zoobooks 1:08:17

4M ago1:08:17

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Episode Notes Who is ready for a huge amount of discussion about sustainability and how to manage the pending climate disaster? Ranked This Episode: X-Men Green Wolverine: Global Jeopardy Doom 2099 #19-21 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never try to f…

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S3 E10: Josh Patterson: Mysticism, Spiritual Evolution, Merton 1:08:03

5M ago1:08:03

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What happens when you get two deconstructed pastors in a zoom conversation together? A talk that spans from Thomas Merton’s mysticism, faith evolution, open and relational theology, Christian nationalism, and beer. Today’s conversation is the sharing of two deconstruction journeys and the evolution of faith that took place. Today we talk with Josh …

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Saw VI 2:13:24

5M ago2:13:24

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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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Ep.336 - Hot Rock Star Girlfriend 59:19

5M ago59:19

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Episode Notes Austin Gorton teams up with Adam today for a very exciting episode all about Lila Cheney.Ranked This Episode: New Mutants #42 (Sam + Lila) X-Factor v1 #110-111 (Lila + Guido) Strong Guy Reborn #1 Check out the Battle of the Atom Master Ranking List! New content every week on ComicsXF.com Follow Adam on Twitter @arthurstacy & never try…

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