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Thursday, May 2nd, 2019

05/02/19

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

On this day we remember Athanasius (d. 373), Athanasius Kircher, Elias Boudinot, and the anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible. Our poem is "Hymn to God, My God In My Sickness" by Donne.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
This is Water

05/02/19

10 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

On episode ONE HUNDRED (they finally did it) of Let the Bird Fly! the guys sit down (sans Ben despite their best efforts to get him there) to discuss the commencement address This is Water by David Foster Wallace.
- Cultural Exegesis
- ARTS AND CULTURE
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

05/01/19

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

On this day we remember St. Philip, the first broadcast of "Back to the Bible" in 1939, Frederick the Wise, and conclude with a poem by G.K. Chesterton, "The Convert."
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
Episode 4: Cinderella

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

On this episode we talk about Cinderella, the difference between circumstance and identity, God's gifts found in ordinary objects, and our longing for the "happily ever after" ending. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Episode 5: Jack and the Beanstalk

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

On this episode we recall the story Jack and the Beanstalk, discussing God's Kingdom and its perceived insignificance, also drawing connections from this fairy tale to the biblical account of David and Goliath. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Episode 6: Lion King

04/24/19

1 min

By Cindy Koch

Join the conversation with Cindy Koch and her children in this six-part series involving select FAIRY TALES. On this episode we discuss the Lion King, recognizing sin and deceit in this world, but also finding hope for the happy ending promised to us in Christ. We were inspired by an essay by J.R.R. Tolkien called “On Fairy Stories”. Ultimately, these fun stories stir up simple truths about ourselves, our God, and the greatest story we know in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
On the Commodification of People

04/17/19

8 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

Wade hijacks the podcast and forces Mike and Peter to discuss the commodification of people.
- Cultural Exegesis
- ARTS AND CULTURE
51: Beth Moore - Christian Communicators

04/03/19

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

When You’re a Christian Communicator... Sometimes You Have to Not Talk About Jesus?! Riley and Gillespie tackle a request from a listener to engage with Beth Moore, popular author and speaker among evangelical Christian women.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Vocation
50: David Zahl - "Seculosity"

03/27/19

2 mins

By David Zahl | Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

This week, Gillespie and Riley interview David Zahl about his forthcoming book, “Seculosity.”
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Vocation
"Jesus, Don't You Care?" (Episode 106) Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek

03/15/19

1 min

By Darrin Sheek

Pastor Sheek Teaches On Mark 4:34-41
48: Gillespie and Riley - Q&A The Sequel

03/13/19

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

This week, Gillespie and Riley answer your questions and respond to your comments.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
Rome’s Transition From Republic

03/12/19

5 mins

By Michael Berg | Wade Johnston

Mike and Wade sit down with Professor Sheena Finnigan to discuss Rome’s transition from a republic.
- Cultural Exegesis
- ARTS AND CULTURE