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Friday, May 3rd, 2019

05/03/19

1 min

By Dan van Voorhis

Today we remember Pope Gelasius claiming the Universal See c.495, the legend of Alexandria and Antonina, the Florida Holy Wars, George Whitefield's first visit to America, and conclude with the poem "Peace" by Henry Vaughn.
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- Christian History
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.
"The Source Of Comfort" (Episode 111) Featuring Pastor Edward Killian

04/19/19

1 min

By Edward Killian

Pastor Killian Teaches On John 16:16-22
- Comfort
- Practical Theology
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
Episode 104 (Romans 8:18-30)

04/01/19

1 min

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Paul says that all his suffering doesn’t compare with the glory that is coming. How is this an encouragement to us?
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