Faith and Pop Culture

Where Should Christians Draw the Line With Entertainment? with Sabina Boyer

Sabina Boyer is a student of Screenwriting and Creative Writing at Asbury University. After falling in love with stories as a missionary kid in North Macedonia, she has followed her passion into various media, from award-winning short films and feature film screenplays to The Wovenstone Trilogy, a series of books in the final stages of editing. When not writing, she enjoys jogging, drinking black coffee, and torturing her roommate with emotionally devastating TV shows. Her newest article, "Beautiful Lies: Where We Choose to Draw the Line" is available now at thecollision.org [http://thecollision.org]. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Sabina Boyer 3:00 Beautiful Lies: Where Do We Draw the Line? 7:40 Why is the question of "why" over "what" an important place to start? 12:40 What did you mean by "the balance of grace and truth?" 18:42 How did you come to the conclusion that a show is a lie but is also beautiful? 33:00 How do you balance guarding your heart while growing your understanding for people through film? 39:45 Sabina's perspective as a young creative 54:15 Things Sabina Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Beautiful Lies Article: https://thecollision.org/beautiful-lies-where-we-choose-to-draw-the-line/ [https://thecollision.org/beautiful-lies-where-we-choose-to-draw-the-line/] Wake Up Dead Man Article: https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/ [https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/] The Outsiders Article: https://thecollision.org/the-outsiders-proof-that-weve-been-wrong-about-remakes/ [https://thecollision.org/the-outsiders-proof-that-weve-been-wrong-about-remakes/] Sabina's Website: sabinaboyer.com [http://sabinaboyer.com] Sabina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinaboyerwriter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/sabinaboyerwriter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

Gospel Representation in Different Genres with Unix Diza

Different genres have different strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to how they are able to show the gospel whether intentionally or unintentionally. Unix Diza currently serves as an Assistant Principal at a Christian school where he teaches a high school class titled "Gospel & Movies". In his spare time, Unix enjoys watching movies and occasionally blogging about them at https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/ [https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/], making puns, spending time with family, and playing pickleball. He lives in Ohio with his wife and their three sons. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Unix Diza 6:50 Our favorite genres 12:44 Are all genres created equal? 17:54 What are the strengths and weaknesses of different genres? 24:55 Can any genre reflect the gospel? 37:33 In what ways have certain genres reflected certain aspects of the gospel? 48:20 Is there anything else we haven't touched on that you'd like to talk about? 58:15 Things Unix likes that you should like, too MENTIONS: A Spoiler-Free Look At What Murder On The Orient Express Gets Right, And Wrong, About Faith - by Paul Asay: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/watchinggod/2017/11/spoiler-free-look-murder-orient-express-gets-right-wrong-faith/ [https://www.patheos.com/blogs/watchinggod/2017/11/spoiler-free-look-murder-orient-express-gets-right-wrong-faith/] Formulaic for a Reason: The Existential Appeal of Hallmark Movies - by Brett McCracken: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/formulaic-reason-existential-appeal-hallmark-movies/ [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/formulaic-reason-existential-appeal-hallmark-movies/] Art in Action - by Nicholas Wolterstorff: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Action-Toward-Christian-Aesthetic/dp/0802818161 [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Action-Toward-Christian-Aesthetic/dp/0802818161] The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/pages/green-ember-series-reading-order?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22771314452&gbraid=0AAAAACyMOEDn7GhwRvRgpoSm4kBfOEEjw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbL3G4l0kDOdQXO4u8xF_VJd-tT6bijcC4F0ijYOSqT_OUFVLiqLNL0aAtmwEALw_wcB [https://store.storywarren.com/pages/green-ember-series-reading-order?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22771314452&gbraid=0AAAAACyMOEDn7GhwRvRgpoSm4kBfOEEjw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbL3G4l0kDOdQXO4u8xF_VJd-tT6bijcC4F0ijYOSqT_OUFVLiqLNL0aAtmwEALw_wcB] Unix's Website: https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/ [https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]

Growing Spiritually Through Movies with Jeffrey Overstreet

Jeffrey Overstreet is the author of two memoirs about cinema and faith—Through a Screen Darkly (2007) and Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (2026)—as well as the fantasy novel Auralia's Colors (2007) and its three sequels. He is an associate professor of creative writing and film at Seattle Pacific University, where students voted him Undergraduate Professor of the Year in 2024. Overstreet formerly served as senior film critic at Christianity Today, and his writing on art, faith, and culture has been published at Image, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Paste, and Comment, and in many other journals. He lives in Shoreline, Washington. His newest book, Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema follows Overstreet's journey of faith through movies from childhood until now. You can order the book at the link below. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Jeffery Overstreet 4:29 What was your inspiration to write Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema as a memoir? 14:48 How has the way you approach movies changed as you've grown? 22:54 How do movies combat the fear of a loss of faith? What would you say to one person who represents that whole mentally? 38:00 Why is it important for art to make you uncomfortable? 43:47 Are there any movies/subject matters you refuse to watch? 51:12 What is the picture of hope for you? 1:01:28 Things Jeffrey Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Through A Screen Darkly: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Screen-Darkly-Looking-Closer/dp/0830743154 [https://www.amazon.com/Through-Screen-Darkly-Looking-Closer/dp/0830743154] Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Found-Cathedral-Cinema-Spiritual/dp/1506496946 [https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Found-Cathedral-Cinema-Spiritual/dp/1506496946] Walking on Water: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Water-Reflections-Faith-Art/dp/0804189277 [https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Water-Reflections-Faith-Art/dp/0804189277] Overstreet's Website: https://www.jeffreyoverstreet.com/ [https://www.jeffreyoverstreet.com/] Overstreet's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joverstreet/ [https://letterboxd.com/joverstreet/] Overstreet's contact: overstreetreviews@gmail.com [overstreetreviews@gmail.com] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

The Animal Farm Adaptation Conversation

Narnia is getting a theatre run, Justin Bieber has reached a Spotify milestone, and the new Animal Farm adaptation for kids falls flat. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 2:25 Pop Culture Roundup 9:53 Adaptation Theory 38:30 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Experiencing God in Everyday Life Preorder Link: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 [https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831] The Sheep Detectives Review: Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]

The Artist vs. the Art in the Michael Biopic

A sub-2hr marathon, a steamy Christian dating show, and a Michael Jackson biopic that sends critics home reeling and audiences home dancing. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Pop Culture Roundup 13:40 Art vs. the Artist 41:16 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Variety Article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ring-by-spring-break-christian-college-dating-show-hulu-1236727465/ [https://thecollision.org/justin-biebers-10-million-worship-session/] Michael Critiques: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/michael-jackson-biopic-smashes-box-094414586.html?guccounter=1 [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/michael-jackson-biopic-smashes-box-094414586.html?guccounter=1] BBC Michael review: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl1lpzp4z5o [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl1lpzp4z5o] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]