The dynamic duo dives into the headlines for this episode, breaking down Richard Dawkins's viral interview and exploring the question of one of the culture's most forceful atheists identifying as a cultural Christian, and even going so far as t

Story Journal: 3 Body Problem, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and more!

19 days ago 1h 7m

Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including 3 Body Problem, Hi-Fi Rush, God Emperor of Dune, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and the Friends per Second Podcast. -- Join our community on Discord! If you have a qu

Virtue and Chivalry in 'Sir Gawain & the Green Knight' (and David Lowery's 'The Green Knight')

26 days ago 1h 11m

Your original dynamic duo is back for a chat about the beloved Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight! The guys break down the story, why they love it so much, and what the strange story structure is exploring about virtue in the c

A look into The World of Professional Animation (With Rachel White)

Mar 21st, 2024 1h 22m

Logan and Tyler interview Rachel White, an award-winning animator who is soon to graduate from the George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. In this episode, the guys get to talk about Rachel's pa

Is 'Dune: Part 2' An Anti-Religious Screed or a Moving Cautionary Tale? (with Gene Gosewehr)

Mar 15th, 2024 1h 17m

Gene joins Logan and Tyler to talk about Dune Part 2! What does Frank Herbert's highly influential science fiction novel have to say about religion, demagogery, and Messiah figures? Is it anti-religious, anti-Christian, anti-Islam, or none of t

How to Tell the Story of Jesus

Mar 7th, 2024 57m 52s

Logan and Tyler bring their experience as Bible teachers to this episode of the show, and talk about how the same instincts that make us lovers of stories can make us more effective at sharing the gospel. Why is so much of the Bible told in sto

Story Journal: Helldivers 2, Peanut Butter Falcon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & More!

Feb 29th, 2024 59m 32s

Tyler and Logan talk about the stories and media they've been engaging with recently, incuding: Helldivers 2; Chains & Stakes by The Dead South; The Peanut Butter Falcon; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon; and The Conf

Does Mythology Glorify Idols?

Feb 22nd, 2024 1h 10m

The guys return to the world of myth to do a deep dive on the question of Christians engaging with works of mythology. Do the stories of Homer, Virgil, and others which tell stories of gods and goddesses glorify idols? Should Christians dive in

Does 'Returnal' Have a Biblical View of Guilt and Hell?

Feb 16th, 2024 1h 16m

Tyler and Logan return to the world of video games for this analysis of Returnal. What does the game's giant twist say about guilt and the subconscious? Should Christians be wary of the surrealist style the game utilizes? Plus, Super Bowl comme

Was 'Barbie' Snubbed at the Oscars? (with Gene Gosewehr)

Feb 8th, 2024 1h 15m

Gene Gosewehr joins Logan and Tyler to talk about the Oscars. Are they actually important? Is it a scandal that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations while the Ken doll did? Then they break down some of the Oscar nominees, i

What Can Stephen King's 'On Writing' Teach Us About Storytelling?

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 15m

Tyler and Logan examine the work and legacy of Stephen King, especially his part-memoir part-writing manual On Writing. How do you incorporate theme into stories without beating readers over the head? Is profanity in stories ever justified? How

How Sir Orfeo, Poetry, and Mythology Explore the Christian Story

Jan 18th, 2024 1h 10m

On return from a holiday hiatus/ These hosts two/ Delve into the forests of Sir Orpheus/ His trails prove/ A tale of love lost, of godly truth and beauty/ Virtue made plain/ But not alone of faeries does this story tell/ But the Christian story

The Best of 2023

Dec 31st, 2023 2h 3m

On this mammoth-sized episode, Logan and Tyler talk about their favorite stories of 2023, including books, films, podcasts, music, and more! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to [email protected]. Get your Wise Disciple merc

Redemption and Compassion in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Dec 23rd, 2023 1h 6m

On this episode of the show, Logan and Tyler talk about Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. They open with a dicussion about the novel itself, how it resembles a traditional fairy tale, the redemptive nature of making Scrooge the protagonist,

An Ode to Hymns

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 10m

Tyler and Logan dive into the subject of hymns. Why exactly is music a part of Christian worship? Why must it be collective? Is there a difference between corporate and private worship? And what hymns do the guys find most impactful and why? Gi

The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald

Dec 7th, 2023 1h 11m

The guys dive into two of the books by George MacDonald, a writer revered by such literary titans as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and G.K. Chesterton. Join us as we dig beneath the surface of these children's fairy tales in The Princess and the

The Marvels, Napoleon, and Cormoran Strike, Oh My!

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 12m

Gene Gosewehr makes a triumphant return to the podcast alongside Logan and Tyler for another New Release Roundup, including The Marvels and Napoleon, alongside book reviews of Robert Galbraith / J.K. Rowling's The Running Grave, and Jesus, Brea

Replay: How Should Christians Think about Video Games?

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 3m

With Tyler out this week and Logan swimming for air amid a sea of homework, we go back to the past! This replay episode from January of this year features Logan and Tyler talking about video games, including what our content lines should be, ho

Crucifixion and Martyrdom in Cyberpunk 2077

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 7m

The guys take a dive back into the cyberworld with an analysis of a CyberPunk 2077 mission that directly confronts religion, conversion, and crucifixion, but with a twist on celebrity and exploitative violence. What should Christians make of it

Superheroes v Mythologies

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 9m

It's bird! It's a plane! It's . . . an archetype?! Logan and Tyler chat about the writers' strike, then turn to the genre of superheroes - are they modern-day mythologies or everyman stories? What do our superhero stories say about our drive to

Hades and Reconciliation

Oct 30th, 2023 56m 43s

Logan and Tyler talk about the Supergiant Games hit Hades, and how the story uses mythology to communicate ideas about reconciliation that point us toward the ultimate reconciliation. Check it out! If you have a question for the show, send it t

Christians and . . . Horror Movies?!

Oct 19th, 2023 1h 6m

The boys are back in town! After a months-long hiatus and a rather unpleasant encounter with a one-eyed Air BNB host, Logan returns along with freshly minted co-host Tyler White. The guys discuss the new direction for the show previously known

Is 'Jesus Revolution' a Blueprint for a Healthy Church? (with Gene Gosewehr)

Apr 11th, 2023 1h 21m

Logan welcomes Gene back to the show for a round of entertainment discussion, including Jesus Revolution, which jumpstarts a discussion on what makes healthy churches and wrestling with complicated legacies of Christian figures in history. Stic

What Comes Next After Conversion? (with Chuck Williams)

Mar 24th, 2023 49m 39s

Chuck Williams, one of the pastors at Life Baptist Church in Las Vegas and co-host of our other podcast, "Ok I'm a Christian, Now What?" joins the show to talk about next steps for young Christians! -- If you have a question for Logan, contact

What Do ChatGPT & A.I. Mean for the Christian View of the Soul? (with Nate Sala)

Mar 17th, 2023 1h

Nate joins the show to discuss A.I., ChatGPT, creepy Bing chatbots, and whether these human-like technological innovations have any impact on the Christian view of consciousness and the soul, as well as how these human-ish imitations may cause