WOF 070: God and Netflix's “The Crown”

The Word on Fire Show - Catholic Faith and Culture

The Netflix original series “The Crown”, which has to do with the last months of the reign of King George VI and the first years of the reign of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, demonstrates how societies must be grounded in God-given moral values for them to flourish. In this episode, Bishop Barron brings to light the theological underpinnings of the show, which serve as an encouragement for anyone struggling to pursue God's plan for her life. The listener question asks how Bishop Barron is able to discover spiritual themes in popular media.

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Topics Discussed

• 0:17 - Introduction and a reprisal of Bishop's “Simpsons” visit.
• 3:10 - What makes “The Crown” such good TV?
• 5:20 - How was the Queen's coronation a call from God to carry out her duty?
• 8:40 - How would compare the English monarchy to our American democracy?
• 13:30 - How is it that God anointed her to be queen when she clearly had circumstance put her there?
• 15:10 - How does God's plan for our lives tend to upset the comfort of our lives and our relationships?
• 20:22 - What advice would Bishop give to priests who are ordained to fulfill God's mission?
• 23:00 - Why are Americans so attracted to the idea of monarchies? Is there a biblical nostalgia in that somehow?
• 25:38 - Question from listener: How does Bishop Barron draw out Christian themes from popular media?

Bonus Resources

• Videos
  • The Crown Trailer
  • Bishop Barron on “True Grit”
  • Bishop Barron on “Gran Torino”
• DVD's
  • Catholicism: The Pivotal Players (Word on Fire)
  • Catholicism series (Word On Fire)
  • Faith Clips (Word On Fire)
• Articles
  • “The Crown” and the Fundamental Values of a Society (Bishop Barron)
  • Why Goodness Depends on God (Bishop Barron)
  • Your Life Does Not Belong to You (Bishop Barron)
• Books
  • The Priority of Christ by Bishop Barron
  • The Strangest Way by Bishop Barron

• Study Program
  • The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters (Bishop Barron)
  • Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Study Guide (Word on Fire)

• Websites
  • Word On Fire (Proclaiming Christ in the Culture)
  • LentReflections.com (Bishop Barron)

Find bonus links and resources for this episode at http://WordOnFireShow.com and, again, be sure to submit your questions at http://AskBishopBarron.