Best Tricia Jenkins Podcasts (2024)

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221. How Did The Left Behind Series Enrapture Millions of Fans? | with Jerry Jenkins 1:19:33

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Twenty years ago, two authors, one publisher, twelve action thriller novels, and forty teen spinoff books came to a grand finale with the fictionalized return of Jesus Christ to Earth. One of those top authors, marriage and prophecy teacher Tim LaHaye, has since passed to his eternal rest. The other author who’s written hundreds of novels, Jerry Je…

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220. How Did the ‘Left Behind’ Kids Audio Drama Speed-Run the Tribulation? | with Darby Kern 1:11:03

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Some Christians think that in an end-times Rapture event, young children automatically go to Heaven.[1. Background photo by David Moum on Unsplash.] But what about older kids? Such as teen rebels who disobey parents, won’t go to church, and reject Jesus? Left Behind: The Kids explored the exploits of the Young Tribulation Force, and was adapted for…

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219. How Did GAP Digital Turn Left Behind Into Cinematic Audio Drama? | with Todd Busteed 1:22:24

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It’s not an audiobook. It’s also not a movie series. Directly between these lies the medium of audio drama, such as 144 episodes about the end of days. Based on the best-selling novels, how did GAP Digital, working with Tyndale House Publishers, proudly present the dramatic audio edition of Left Behind? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing at Realm …

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218. How Did The Kids Get Left Behind? | with Chris Fabry 1:26:04

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When the Tribulation arrives, you will need a Tribulation Force. So it was with the Left Behind series, when blockbuster success for grown-up readers led Tyndale House in want of a spinoff series. Thus was born again Left Behind: The Kids, all forty of them, overseen by series main author Jerry Jenkins but most written by today’s special guest: aut…

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217. How Did Publishers Steward the Blockbuster Left Behind Series? | with Dan Balow 1:20:45

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The year is 1995. A new creative power has arisen, partnering a Christian marriage/prophecy teacher with a “journeyman” author of fiction and sports biographies. Together they forged a Christian thriller juggernaut that later hit The New York Times bestseller list and started global conversations about the world’s ending. How did the Left Behind se…

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216. Why Do Christians Fight Over End-Times Prophecies? | E. Stephen Burnett vs Zackary Russell 1:42:48

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It’s the end! It’s the end! Or rather, this could only be… the beginning. Sure, it’s cliché to doomsay, but Christians have enjoyed doing this for centuries. So, next week, Stephen and Zack want in on this end-times debating action. This will be a knock-down, drag-out, facts-and-feelings fight that will divide denominations and result in a lot of c…

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215. What if Heroes Made Robots to Save Jews? | Breath of Bones with Tricia and Nathan Goyer 51:00

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In the days of the second World War, the Nazi party is taking over Europe and persecuting the Jewish people. But this time, one respected journalist and the descendent of a famous rabbi join forces to create a new mystical being to guard the innocent: the golem. How does that go? Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer know, and they’ll join us in the studio…

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214. What if a False Christ Started a Cult in Your Town? | The Visitation 1:19:11

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What if the spirit of antichrist came to your town? Burned-out pastor Travis Jordan is on break from ministry after the death of his wife. But then his small city of Antioch faces great signs and wonders from a new prophet who claims to be a better christ than the true Jesus Christ. Just in time for our next summer book quest, challenge your faith …

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213. Are ‘Memes’ and Viral Content Ruining Fantastical Franchises? 1:23:12

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Why do we see, or rather not go to see, so many weirdly cringe movies with plots and dialogue that seem designed to be “so bad it’s good”? How come goofy sidekicks, obvious political agendas, and other strange stories get their own corporate attention, while newer and more earnest stories get passed by the wayside? There’s one big possible reason h…

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212. Should Video Games Star Sensual Heroines? | with Paeter Frandsen and Cap Stewart 1:26:03

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The gamer community is in uproar.[1. Photo by Jose Gil on Unsplash.] About what? About all the things. Even occasional gamers have heard about triple-A title flops, “Sweet Baby Inc.” consultants, live-service criticism, and the dual controversies over the sexy heroine of Stellar Blade versus the normal heroine of Star Wars: Outlaws. Apart from all …

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211. Why Do Failed Heroes Feel So Frustrating? 1:05:16

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Fans want to cheer our heroes despite their bad choices, including King David in history, King Arthur in mythology, and Paul Atreides in fiction.By Lorehaven

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210. What Can First-Time Guests Expect at a Christian Writers’ Conference? | with J. J. Johnson 1:13:54

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Christian authors make amazing stories while conferences like Realm Makers help make the authors—and are poised to grow even bigger.By Lorehaven

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209. How Can We Avoid Clichéd Criticism of Christian Fiction? 1:05:29

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If you still think Christian-made stories have shallow heroes and cheap evangelism, you may be surprised how much these stories have grown.By Lorehaven

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208: How Does The Logos Theatre Adapt Narnia for the Stage? | with Noah Stratton 1:06:42

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The Logos Theatre producer and actor arrives from a magical train station to explore stage performance and puppetry for Christ’s glory.By Lorehaven

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207. Should We Get Mad When Christians Scorn Fantastical Fiction? 1:17:04

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When mechanistic critics accuse you of valuing “entertainment” over holiness, we can graciously challenge their mechanical beliefs.By Lorehaven

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206. Can Pictures of Jesus Fool People Into Worshiping Idols? | with Jenneth Dyck 1:32:02

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Some critics claim that Easter pageants, streaming dramas, or Christ-figures in fantastical novels are “graven images” that lead to idolatry.By Lorehaven

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205. How Will Jesus Save Us From Suffering and Death? | with J. J. Fischer 1:09:50

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The Nightingale Trilogy and Soul Mark Duology author joins us to celebrate how Christ will destroy humankind’s last enemy.By Lorehaven

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204. How Does Jesus Save Us From Our Own Wicked Villainy? 1:12:05

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Jesus doesn’t only save people from Satan and suffering, but from the worst plot-twist enemy all along—the darkness of our human hearts.By Lorehaven

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203. How Did Jesus Save Us from That Dragon the Devil? | with Laurie Christine 1:09:40

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This season we celebrate our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ, who defeats not just sin and suffering but our ancient serpentine enemy.By Lorehaven

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202. Four Years Later, How Did Pandemic Lockdowns Change Our Reading Experience? 1:04:07

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Hand-washing. Social distancing. Fired employees. Air transmission. Four long years ago, everything changed when COVID-19 attacked.By Lorehaven

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201. How Do Some Stories Fail to Help Us Love Our Neighbors? 1:18:30

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Despite many creators' good intentions, stories that undervalue God-given beauty, goodness, or truth can harm people we’re called to love.By Lorehaven

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200. Why Should We Love to Explore Fantastical Stories for God’s Glory? 1:06:59

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Let’s consider not just how to find the best Christian-made fantasy, but why God commands us to explore His creation and manmade culture.By Lorehaven

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199. How Should Christians Fight to Love a Declining Disney? | with Josh Shepherd 1:25:45

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After fired actors and many flopped franchises, we can discern Disney’s real problems yet appreciate its legacy of stories.By Lorehaven

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198. How Can Christian Fantasy Fans Love and Respect Sports Fans? 1:04:25

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When friends prefer players and points over dragons and spaceships, let’s find in Scripture the purposes of both games and stories.By Lorehaven

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197. How Do Christian Creators Make Video Adventures? | Soma Games with Chris Skaggs 1:02:15

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Unlike old gaming stereotypes, video games are blending the best of multiple creative fields into playable adventures that can glorify God.By Lorehaven

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196. How Do Fantastical Books Get Made? | with Jamie Foley 1:04:43

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We go behind the scenes at Enclave Publishing to follow the creation of a new fantastical novel: from draft to page design to final publication.By Lorehaven

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195. Should Stories Minimize Morality to Advance Personal Liberation? | with Thomas Umstattd Jr. 1:17:20

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Traditional literary heroes pursue virtue, but some modern stories prefer a novel notion of “empowerment.”By Lorehaven

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194. Which Villains Beat the Superheroes in 2023 Flopbuster Films? 1:14:11

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For many reasons, last year's corporate fantasies like Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, and Doctor Who haven't fared well with fans.By Lorehaven

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193. Are You ‘Allergic’ To Some Fantastical Fiction? 52:25

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Achoo! Stephen, Zack, and ten previous podcast guests explore how some stories contain genre substances we just can’t handle.By Lorehaven

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192. Twenty Years Ago, How Did ‘Return of the King’ Rule the Movies? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb 1:09:00

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From the city of Minas Tirith to Sam versus Shelob to the Rohirrim’s charge, we recall our epic experience with The Lord of the Rings films.By Lorehaven

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191. How Did Lewis and Tolkien Celebrate and Critique Christmas? | with David Bates 1:13:06

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C. S. Lewis mocked secular “trumpery” and J. R. R. Tolkien wrote Santa fanfiction for his children, yet both men celebrated the Incarnation.By Lorehaven

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190. Why Should We Enjoy Spicy and Sugary Stories in Moderation? 1:24:18

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Whether we prefer our stories hot and savory, or cool and sweet, Scripture commands us to practice reasonable limits.By Lorehaven

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189. What Are the Best Books by C. S. Lewis? 1:05:19

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Just in time for C. S. Lewis's Nov. 29 birthday, we explore our favorites of the famous author's nonfiction and fantastical stories.By Lorehaven

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188. Can Political Pundits Create Fantastical Stories? 1:27:11

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Podcasts and polemics about hot topics might become profitable tools that Christian creators need to make culture for generations.By Lorehaven

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187. How Can Families Fight Through A Story’s Dark Forest? | The Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson 1:08:37

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Explore the mysterious lands of Aerwiar in this growing fantasy world of creatures to be fought, tamed, or trusted.By Lorehaven

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186. Does the Devil Deceive People into Real Witchcraft? | with Marian Jacobs 56:53

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Satan is still prowling the Earth and tricking people into the darkness of the real occult.By Lorehaven

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185. What Are the Scariest Ghost Stories in Scripture? 1:12:21

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From a king who inquired of the dead, to a party-crashing disembodied hand, to a "ghost" walking on the waves, all of Scripture's spooky accounts point to Christ.By Lorehaven

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184. How Can Nobledark Horror Explore the Problem of Evil? | with Marc Schooley 1:11:34

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God’s word helps us confront wickedness in ourselves and the world, while great stories also help train our hearts for these spiritual battles.By Lorehaven

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183. Are Some Books So Scary That They Must Be ‘Banned’? 1:19:37

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While some people want to restrict books and critics condemn “bans,” the most feared Book of all tells us to discern all things for Christ’s sake.By Lorehaven

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182. How Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Teach Wisdom, Love, and Courage? 51:36

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When we get lost in a wonderful land, let's resist darkness and follow the narrow brick road toward the promised City for eternal saints.By Lorehaven

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181. What If You Fell Into Classic Paintings? | Beneath the Swirling Sky with Carolyn Leiloglou 49:57

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In this new series, framed artworks become magical portals to other worlds, thanks to one homeschool mom and middle-grade author.By Lorehaven

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180. How Can Creative Stories Reflect Curious Realities? | The Looking-Glass Illusion with Sara Ella 54:36

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Sara Ella explores her duology inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where whimsy leads to joy and "nonsense" beckons to foundational truth.By Lorehaven

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179. How Can Great Stories Show ‘Real’ Men vs. Good Men? 1:09:22

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Inspired by Nancy R. Pearcey's new book The Toxic War on Masculinity, we compare the "Real" Man with the good men in fantastical stories.By Lorehaven

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178. Should We Weaponize Fantastical Stories To ‘Own the Libs’? 1:18:51

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Christians may debate the place of "culture wars," but novels should be diplomatic artworks, not tools of destruction.By Lorehaven

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177. How Does J. K. Rowling’s World Expose Legalism, Fandom, and Sexual Activism? | with Marian Jacobs 1:15:17

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Harry Potter's author proves more complex than many of her characters, seeking to show human nature better than her critics.By Lorehaven

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176. How Can Christians Plant An ‘Oasis of Imagination’? | with Ted Turnau 1:26:39

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Ted Turnau (Popologetics, The Pop Culture Parent) subverts cultural idols and challenges us to engage our world through better creativity.By Lorehaven

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175. Are the Aliens Liars, Lunatics, or Lords? 1:16:50

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Christians have long believed aliens are demons, while unbelievers may see these mythical creatures as brutish beasts or enlightened beings.By Lorehaven

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174. How Can Fantastical Stories Train Christian Fans in Philosophy? | with Phil Lollar 2:00:57

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“Adventures in Odyssey” founding father Phil Lollar rejoins us to share how great stories go beyond feelings to help renew our minds in Christ.By Lorehaven

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Ep. 2.6. Host It or Toast It 1:12

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Want to support Worldwide? Visit buymeacoffee.com/worldwidepod and tell us whether you'd rather "host it or toast it" - or both! You can also support the show by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or other directories, and sharing it with your friends, family and followers.By Tricia Jenkins

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Ep. 2.5. Another Murder and the Jim Thompson Legacy (Worldwide: The Disappearance of the Thai Silk King) 12:17

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In this last episode, we examine the story of Jim’s associate, who swears he spotted Thompson in a hotel lobby in Tahiti weeks after he disappeared, as well as the still unsolved murder of Jim Thompson’s sister, Katharine, five months after Jim vanished. We'll also explore the legacy of Jim Thompson and how it continues today. Join us for the final…

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