Martin and Keith react to the dramatic conclusion of The OA’s first season, Episode 8 “Invisible Self” talking about death and resurrection, near death experiences, faith and doubt, YouTube and Chipotle, Bob Dylan, non-violent resistance, Holy Week, and wisdom from Audre Lorde. Music by Poddington Bear.Faith and Wonder by Casey Fitzgerald http://fa…

Martin and Keith react and respond to the spiritual themes in The OA Episode 7 "Empire of Light" including the importance of naming, purgatory, invisible rivers, selfies, and totems. Music by Poddington Bear.By Martin Malzahn and Keith Anderson

Martin and Keith react to The OA Episode 6 "Forking Paths" contrasting the Beatitudes with Leon's maxim "uncover what you can, destroy the evidence, and turn a profit," exploring the multiverse, and reflecting on stories as a form of time travel. Music by Poddington Bear.By Martin Malzahn and Keith Anderson

Martin and Keith react to The OA Episode 5 "Paradise" exploring the spiritual themes of imprisonment and freedom, forgiveness and empathy, and death and resurrection. They also reflect on the role that music plays in The OA and the spiritual life. Music by Poddington Bear.By Martin Malzahn and Keith Anderson

Martin and Keith react to Episode Four "Away" and reflect on its spiritual themes of the afterlife, angels, living with mystery, and body movement. Music by Poddington Bear.Leave us a message on SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/theoaforlentShalem Institute for Contemplative Spirituality: http://shalem.orgThe Cloud of Unknowing: https://www.amaz…

Martin and Keith react to Episode Three "Champion" and reflect on its spiritual themes of food, family, failure, suffering, and redemption. Music by Poddington Bear.Chloe Longfellow on StoryCorps https://storycorps.org/animation/chloe-longfellow/Louis C.K. Everything is Amazing and Nobody is Happy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8LaT5Iiwo4 Andrew …