Best Matthew Silverman Podcasts (2025)

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The Intersections of Culture and Religion for Christmas | The Best Christmas Media | EP 69 49:29

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This is the final episode of the year and it is all things Christmas! How do cultural and religious traditions intertwine? How historically accurate is the traditional manger scene? Is Nyah uneducated when it comes to Christmas movies? All that and more for our farewell to 2025 episode! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:00 As Christians, how should we…

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BONUS: Conversation with "Seeking Beauty" Star David Henrie 15:47

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The first episode of Actor and Producer David Henrie's newest series "Seeking Beauty" premieres January 19th, 2026 on EWTN+ and YouTube! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Where did your inspiration from this project come from? 3:17 What has beauty meant in your own walk with God? How can beauty point towards God? 6:10 Why do you think our modern cu…

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"Wake Up Dead Man" And It's Investigation of Faith | Netflix's Bold Acquisition 50:36

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In the second to last episode of the year, we talk about the implications that come with Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., dive deep into the newest "Knives Out" film, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction, We Dropped the Ball! 2:37 Netflix's Newest Acquisition 17:45 Discussing Knives Out 3 46:30 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too M…

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BONUS: Conversation with "Wake Up Dead Man" Writer/Director Rian Johnson 14:08

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Writer and Director Rian Johnson's newest film, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" comes out on Netflix on December 12, 2025. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 0:40 What is the genesis of your creative process? 2:15 Did Chesterton's "Father Brown" stories influence this film at all? 3:22 How did your Christian childhood influence this story? 5:50…

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The Pope's Speech on Cinema | Solomon Ray Controversy | PG Movie Takeover 54:12

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On this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast we break down the Pope's speech on the importance of cinema and examine the appearance of a PG-movie box-office takeover. Forrest Frank is back, speaking out against AI musician Solomon Ray who's songs have recently topped Christian music charts. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:10 The Rise of PG Popular…

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BONUS: Conversation with Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King + Country 31:00

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As a little bonus for this Thanksgiving, enjoy this conversation with a couple of the Smallbone brothers about life, music, and their newest documentary. FOR KING + COUNTRY: NO TURNING BACK is now available on Wonder Project's subscription channel on Prime Video in the U.S. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:05 What sight do you believe young people ha…

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BONUS: Conversation with Executive Producers Marlee and Matthew Benson 12:42

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To celebrate Thanksgiving week, we decided to post an extra special conversation! The Bensons' docu-series "Redemption" is now available on Wonder Project's subscription on Prime Video. Check it out now! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:25 What made you want to make "Redemption?" And why follow Ohio State? 1:45 How did you get involved in making this doc-se…

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Religion and Faith in Hollywood with Craig Detweiler 48:24

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Craig Detweiler is an author, cultural commentator, and dean of the College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University. He's part of the Faith and Media Initiative Coalition and his latest book, titled "Honest Creativity," talks about why AI will not replace human creatives. His contact and information is linked below. Craig Detweiler's Instagram…

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Christian Worldview vs. Imagination with Joseph Holmes | EP 65 58:25

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With guest Joseph Holmes, writer and director of Jim vs. the Future, his debut feature, we chat about the Christian worldview and imagination as well as how the roles Christian critics and filmmakers can come together to improve the faith-based film landscape. All that and more on episode 65 of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Int…

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BONUS: Conversation With Writer/Director Max Walker-Silverman on "Rebuilding" 14:51

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Check out Walker-Silverman's newest film, "Rebuilding," out November 14th, 2025! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:30 What does rebuilding mean to you? 2:45 What makes Colorado so special? 4:55 What makes beauty in art so powerful? 7:50 What is the significance of the name "Dusty"? 10:05 Are there any lessons you've learned from making this film that …

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BONUS: Conversation with Culture Critic and Filmmaker Joseph Holmes 30:01

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Holmes's debut feature film is released today! Check out Jim vs. the Future here. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:56 What was your inspiration behind "Jim vs. the Future"? 7:44 How did your faith influence the way you told this story? 17:20 What excites you about sci-fi and fiction genres in Christian filmmaking? 26:30 What do you hope people take a…

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Can Christians Watch Horror Movies? | The Anti-Social Media Movement | EP 64 48:04

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A so-called Christian horror movie is set to release next Friday. Two fall events within a month of each other, led by Gen Z influencers, encouraged Gen Z to get off of their phones and outside in their community. All that and more on episode 64 of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Anti-Social Media Movement 10:50…

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Ada Limón 54:14

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Ada Limón is the author of seven books of poetry, including Startlement: New & Selected Poems; The Hurting Kind, which was a finalist for the Griffin Prize; The Carrying, which won the National Books Critics Circle Award and was a finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award; and Bright Dead Things, which was named a finalist for the National Book Aw…

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Is Halloween A Satanic Ritual? | Teens Crave Media About Friendship | EP 63 48:23

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This week, we unpack the recent findings from this year's Teens and Screens survey and various arguments on whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween. All that and more on episode 62 of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Teens and Screens Survey Findings 16:50 Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 44:39…

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Madeleine Morlet 1:07:15

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Madeleine Morlet is an Australian-born British-American artist. She is particularly interested in the concept of the female gaze, especially as it relates to motherhood and sexuality. Working primarily in medium format and 35mm film, she often combines portraits, landscapes, and close crops to explore character and place. Her photographic practice …

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3 Halftime Shows!? | John Allen Chau: 26 Year-old Martyr | EP 62 47:12

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This week, we talk about Last Days, a biopic by Justin Lin about the 26-year-old Missionary, John Allen Chau, who was killed by the very people he was trying to minister to. Director Lin is not a Christian, so how should we view a film about a Christian whom many view as a martyr? There are three possible halftime shows for the Super Bowl in Februa…

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 34:23

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit. Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify. When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the …

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Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 33:36

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification a…

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Forrest Frank's Convictions | The Promised Land Series | EP 61 42:38

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Forrest Frank won't be attending award shows anymore? How do we balance humility and excellence? What does the new free-to-stream show on YouTube, "The Promised Land" teach us about genre exploration in Christian movies? All that and more on episode 61 of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Changes 2:00 Forrest Frank…

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Should We Be Afraid of Ai Actress Tilly Norwood? | Faith in the Arts w/ Nyah Carlson | EP 60 47:26

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Welcome the newest member of The Collision team, filmmaker and Georgia State Alum, Nyah Carlson. How do we engage in the arts as Christians? Is Tilly Norwood, the newest AI bot actress, a big PR stunt or a real threat to filmmaking? All that and more on Episode 60 of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast. To check out Micah Mondt's Music, click here: h…

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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The Rapture of 2025 | Christian Cultural Addition or Subtraction | Erika Kirk | EP 59 45:48

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Pastor Josh predicted the rapture to happen September 23-24, but we're still here? Was Nicolas Cage really in "Left Behind"? In light of recent events, should Christians engage with culture by trying to subtract from or add to the world? Erika Kirk's memorial speech created ripples of forgiveness. All this and more on episode 59 of the Faith and Po…

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#58: Marc Jolicoeur & Dr. Baker Discuss The State of the Worship Music Industry 54:52

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Sam and Daniel are joined by Dr. Shannan Baker and Marc Jolicoeur from Worship Leader Research to talk about their work in the worship music industry, where popular worship songs come from, who's making them and what that means for the church. Find out more about WLR at https://worshipleaderresearch.com/ Links to some of the articles mentioned: htt…

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Why Starting Over Hurts 37:56

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If you've ever gotten well into a project—maybe a DIY renovation—and then realized that you've taken the wrong approach, you probably know that it's very tempting to just stay the course. Starting all over again would be so painful, even if starting over is clearly the best option. Or maybe you've taken a wrong turn on a hike and only noticed it a …

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Teamwork That Works: What Great Teams Have in Common 42:53

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What makes an effective team? Talent? Skill? Discipline? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we're looking at some of the more surprising ingredients of successful teams, according to science. Teams where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You'll hear the story of the Kon-Tiki expedition—a harrowing journey across the Pac…

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Darius Atefat-Peckham 1:04:30

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Darius Atefat-Peckham is an Iranian American poet and essayist. He is the author of Book of Kin, which won the 2023 Autumn House Poetry Prize, and the chapbook How Many Love Poems (Seven Kitchens Press, 2021). He is also the editor of his mother Susan Atefat-Peckham’s posthumous poetry collection Deep Are These Distances Between Us (CavanKerry Pres…

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#57: KPop Demon Hunters Wild Success | Cracker Barrel Has an Identity Crisis | More Bible Movies 59:12

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KPop Demon Hunters has become a full blown cultural phenomenon, is it the most Christian movie Hollywood has delivered? Cracker Barrel managed to rebrand then revert to the old brand all before we could finish our chicken and dumplings. The Wonder Project enters the streaming service, but should it? Nicholas Cage is featured in a new horror Jesus m…

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#56: Filmmaker/Actor Nathan Clarkson Shares His Views on AI Art & Why We Shouldn't Panic 57:32

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Is AI art bad? Will it kill creativity? Are there any upsides to AI? How should the church think about AI? We talk about all this and more on this week's episode with special guest Nathan Clarkson. Aside from contributing to thecollision.com Nathan is an author, actor, filmmaker, podcast and great human. Connect with him at www.nathanclarkson.me Re…

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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#55: Taylor Swift & Mel Gibson Announce Things | Christian Music Charts | Gal Gadot on Snow White 57:48

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Taylor Swift announces her 12th album, Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ get's a double sequel, Christian Music is breaking Records on the Billboard Charts, Gal Gadot blames politics for Snow White failure. All this and more on this week's episode of Faith and Pop Culture. Interview with Natalie Mejia: https://youtu.be/w_tR81yEhYw Full video on Ch…

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#54: Conductor and Filmmaker Jackson Allred Talks About His Debut Film, Harmony of Freedom 50:59

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We talk with conductor and filmmaker Jackson Allred about his debut film, Harmony of Freedom, which commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act through the unique lens of Music. How does an orchestra director end up becoming a film director for his final project? What was the process like directing a film? All this and more on this w…

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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#53: Fantastic 4 & The Box Office Problem | Sketch, A New Faith-Based Template? | RIP Hulk Hogan 50:45

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Are we too obsessed with the box-office numbers? Is Sketch from Angel Studios a new template for faith-based movies to follow? Are AI disclaimers at the end of movie credits actually doing anything? All this and more on this week's episode of Faith and Pop Culture. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 RIP Hulk Hogan 08:24 The Impact of AI in Entert…

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

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It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained h…

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#52: New Show From Chip & Joanna Gaines Sparks Controversy | Coldplay Kiss Cam & More 51:27

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Chip and Joanna Gaines draw heat from their christian base for normalizing same-sex parents in their new reality TV show. Coldplay is so much more than a band now. All this and more on this episode of Faith and Pop Culture. Check out the roundtable with Lifetime's leading Actresses in their summer series of faith-forward movies: https://youtu.be/dW…

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#51: Finding God Through Stories: A Conversation with Author/Screenwriter Sean Gaffney 1:08:42

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Today we chat with author, script writer, speaker and professor Sean Gaffney on things ranging from the differences in theater vs. movies, the need for christian story tellers in our culture and his new book Meta Story: What Marvel & The Messiah Can Teach Us About Storytelling. All this and more on this week's episode of Faith and Pop Culture. Conn…

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#50: Superman Chat with Special Guest Joseph Holmes 1:03:35

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Is James Gunn's Superman finally the Superman we've been waiting for? Returning for a second time, culture critic, author and filmmaker Joseph Holmes joins us to discuss this and other important topics on this week's episode of Faith and Pop Culture. Connect with Joseph at josephholmesstudio.com X @normalguy8 Link to The Times article mentioned: ht…

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#49: Do Christian Have To Be Positive All The Time? | The Wonder Project Goes Behind A Pay Wall 54:36

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We dive into why all of christian media seems to be obsessed with being 'positive' and 'uplifting' all the time and whether or not that is actually good or even biblical. Plus, the Wonder Project (House of David) is getting it's own streaming service under the Amazon umbrella so if you are planning to see season two of The House of David, you're go…

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Odette England 55:12

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Odette England is an artist, photographer and writer. She has published five award-winning books and has two books coming out in 2025 including her first novella Isn’t X Beautiful. Odette received her Ph.D. in 2018 and was a 2022 Guggenheim Foundation Fellow. She teaches at Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, and is working on h…

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#48: Are Scary Movies A Demonic Portal? | Elio Disappoints at the Box Office 52:09

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Is Candice Cameron Bure right in seeing scary movies as potential portals for evil? Also, why did Pixar's latest film, "Elio" perform so poorly at the box office? All this and more on this week's episode of the Faith & Pop Culture Podcast. Here is a link to the Candice's podcast we mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBtuM9tylC4 TIMESTAMPS: …

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#47: The Michael Tait Accusations | Animated Bible Stories & More 50:44

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We discuss the accusations of misconduct by former Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait and also what that reveals about the nature of 'christian' stardom. There is also a new animated bible movie that is worth checking out. All this an more on this week's episode. The Roys Report article mentioned in the episode: https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys…

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#46: Celebrity and Christianity | Is Pride Month Scaling Back? | Joe Rogan Going to Church? 52:51

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This week we explore Tim Allen's recent tweet about the Gospel of Paul, Joe Rogan's reported church attendance, and the shifting corporate engagement during Pride Month. All of which falls under the idea of top-down vs. bottom-up approach for christians wanting to change society and culture. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Tim Allen's Tweet an…

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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 28:27

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Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…

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#45: Masculinity & Faith Based Entertainment | RIP Phil Robertson | Disney Live-Action Remakes 54:08

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In this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture podcast we reflect on the legacy of Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty, the cultural implications of the film The Last Rodeo, and the evolving landscape of faith-based films that are increasingly targeting male audiences. Daniel climbs his soapbox of profanity in faith-based cinema and kids movies. We also…

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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope 32:49

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Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…

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#44: Sacred vs Secular Art | The Pope Watches Conclave 56:36

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In this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast, hosts Daniel Blackaby and Sam Camp explore the intersection of faith and art and the ongoing debate of the sacred versus secular divide in art, examining what it means for art to be labeled as 'Christian.' Books Mentioned: The Man Called Cash by Steve Turner Art and The Bible by Francis Schaeffe…

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#43: Lonely People in an AI World | Can 100 Men Defeat 1 Gorilla? | Is the MCU Good Again? 50:06

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In this episode Daniel and Sam tackle the age old question of can one gorilla defeat 100 men in hand to hand combat? Thunderbolts* has surprised many by being a good MCU film and also being in touch with the broader conversation of loneliness happening in our culture. Speaking of loneliness, some of our tech overlords think the answer is AI friends…

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Gabrielle Bates and Patrycja Humienik 1:02:10

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Gabrielle Bates is a poet, visual artist, and co-hosts the podcast The Poet Salon. She is the author of the poetry collection, Judas Goat (Tin House, 2023). Patrycja Humienik is a Polish-American writer, editor, and performance artist. Her poetry collection, We Contain Landscapes (Tin House, 2025) is out now. This was such a deep, nourishing conver…

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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman 31:27

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Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…

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#42: Evaluating Films as a Christian Movie Critic w/ Joseph Holmes 1:00:47

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Jospeh Holmes is a culture critic (Religion Unplugged), podcast host (The Overthinkers), and filmmaker. Follow his work Reviews and Cultural Commentary: https://religionunplugged.com/news/tag/Joseph+Holmes Overthinkers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overthinkers/id1510271421 Social Media: @NormalGuy8 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introducti…