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Conversations about Faith and Christianity. MediaScorch Network shows examine issues of life, culture, and faith.
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Dec 7, 2015
Dec 7, 2015
58 min
This is one of the most contentious issues for many Christians today. This show features a variety of perspectives in an attempts to bring respect and civility to the discussion. Jason Wiedel talks with Rev Amy Piatt who has experienced protests due to her open and affirming position. Jason also talks with gay pastor Mitchell Jones author of Coming Out: the Journey to Authenticity.
Nov 20, 2015
Nov 20, 2015
20 min
It is really easy to lose touch with being thankful in the middle of preparing for holidays. Rev Mark Sandlin of the Moonshine Jesus Show and Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, talk about what it means to cultivate gratefulness and reject selfishness.
Nov 16, 2015
Nov 16, 2015
32 min
Ex Machina is a fascinating film that examines ideas such as consciousness and humanity. Michael Hardin brings the philosophy and theology of mimetic theory to the discussion with Jason Wiedel. This conversation not only shines a light on the film, but also on some big ideas about society and culture.
Nov 9, 2015
Nov 9, 2015
59 min
It seems that most churches struggle with the way they should respond to issues of mental health. Is mental illness real? Is is physical? Is it spiritual? Is is something that people can overcome by simply choosing to get over it? Can we pray it away?
Nov 2, 2015
Nov 2, 2015
44 min
Oct 22, 2015
Oct 22, 2015
47 min
Social Media seems is a powerful influence on our culture. It is not only changing the way we communicate with friends, but the way we learn, the way we work, and the way our churches function. Jason Wiedel talks with Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of The Definate-ivish Guide to Using Social Media in the Church, Jamie Notter, author of When Millenials Take Over, and media professor Mike Finch.
Oct 21, 2015
Oct 21, 2015
1hr 12 min
The Last Temptation of Christ could easily be considered one of the most controversial films of all time. Christianity Today called it a "Tipping point in the American culture wars." Jason Wiedel and Chris Williams discuss Martin Scorsese's 1988 film looking at the ways it offends, inspires, enlightens, and helps us to understand Jesus better.
Sep 18, 2015
Sep 18, 2015
36 min
Our theology, our beliefs about God, are continually changing in big and small ways. In this episode Jason Wiedel talks to Christian Piatt, Brandan Robertson, and Rev. Jimmy Acree regarding the things we believe and the ways those beliefs are changing.
Sep 13, 2015
Sep 13, 2015
34 min
Raborn Johnson is a co-host of the Beyond the Box podcast as well as the creator of the Mundane Revolution. During this interview Raborn talks about his extensive project examining the death penalty in America. The stories and insights he reveals are both revealing and heart-wrenching.
Sep 11, 2015
Sep 11, 2015
41 min
Hear the whole extended interview with Brad Gross and Scott Matkovich. This is a fascinating conversation about the state of Christianity. Parts of this interview were included in the "Talking About Jesus Outside the Church" episode.