Bedste Beast And Bible-podcasts (2024)

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Lord of the Things: Exploring Tolkien, Faith, and Monsters (with Holly Ordway) 1:10:33

9d ago1:10:33

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J.R.R. Tolkien is known for his literary fantasies and the multitude of media they inspire. What isn't as well known, is his Catholic faith that inspired his works, including some of the creatures that populate Middle Earth. In this episode, Seth talks to Dr. Holly Ordway, Christian thinker and Tolkien scholar about the "things" that inhabit Middle…

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Death Dealers and Death Doulas: Covid-19 and the Monster of Grief (with Natasha Mikles) 20:07

23d ago20:07

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Covid-19 was a creature that wreaked havoc on the human race. The experience of a pandemic will haunt many facets of life for years to come, particularly as humanity grieves so much loss. In tthis episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Mikles and look at her new book, Shattered Grief: How the Pandemic Transformed the Spirituality of Death i…

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Thoughts and Prayers: Is God a Moral Monster? Part 2 (with John Peckham) 28:33

1M ago28:33

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"Thoughts and prayers" is a phrase that creeps around the internet. People wince at its presence as it seems to make light of human suffering. In this second part of the interview with Dr. Peckham on the subject of suffering, the subject eventually turns to Peckham's new book on prayer. In addition to frameworks that help us make meaning of our suf…

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The Problem of Pain: Is God a Moral Monster? Part 1 (with John Peckham) 34:22

2M ago34:22

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The problem of pain is the horror that haunts people of faith most. The presence of suffering often scares people away from a picture of a loving all-powerful God. How can we hang on to religious hope living in a reality with monstrous miseries? Dr. John Peckham, research professor of Christian theology and philosophy at Andrews University, and aut…

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Monster Book of Monsters Part 2 (with Brandon Grafius) 43:38

2M ago43:38

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We can't ignore frightening pictures of God or scary stories in sacred texts. How should we approach works that push against our worldviews in ways that make us nervous? Seth and Brandon continue the conversation around Esther Hamori's book God's Monsters and gives pracyical advice for how to approach texts of terror. Show Notes Article | "But the …

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Monster Book of Monsters Part 1 (with Brandon Grafius) 34:39

2M ago34:39

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The Bible is a book of monsters - and God is the biggest one of them all... At least, that's the contention of a popular new book entitled "God's Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible." To help unpack this challenging text, Dr. Brandon Grafius, associate professor of Hebrew Bible at Ecumenical S…

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The Dark Side of Disney 4: Light in the Shadows (with Terry Lindvall) 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Making merry with the macabre is a Disney hallmark. It may seem inapproriate to some to make silly that which is scary. However, as we conclude our interview with Dr. Lindvall, we see there is a reason to deal with death in a way the de-fangs it. This episode reaffirms some forgotten concepts from the Christian faith when dealing with the "enemy" o…

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The Dark Side of Disney 3: Haunted Mouse (with Terry Lindvall) 34:46

3M ago34:46

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Was Walt Disney a Christian? If so, how does that help explain the dark elements in Disney's media? Dr. Terry Lindvall, C.S. Lewis Chair of Communication at Virginia Wesleyan, draws on his background in Tolkien, Lewis, and communication to set the stage for how we might engage Disney's Dark side. Show Notes CW Lewis Institute | Terry Lindvall Book …

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The Dark Side of Disney 2: Welcoming Foolish Mortals (with Jeffrey Weinstock) 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Are Disney Parks haunted by unseen forces? Well, sort of. In this second episode of Dark Disney, Seth and Jeffrey explore the iconic Haunted Mansion, what actually lurks in the shadows of Disney's haunted atraction, and what it can teach us about life and faith this side of the grave. Show Notes https://a.co/d/3t7no3g…

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The Dark Side of Disney 1: Gothic Behind the Goofy (with Jeffrey Weinstock) 39:37

3M ago39:37

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Is Disney in league with the Devil? That's an accusation that is heard in some Evangelical corners. While it can't be denied that Disney has some dark content, is it in the service of Satan or something else? In this first of four episodes exploring Dark Disney, Dr. Pierce interveiwes, Dr. Jeffrey Weinstock, one of the editors of a new book entitle…

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It's Showtime! Beetlejuice, the Bible, and Things that Go Bump in the Night (with Kutter Callaway) - Part 2 31:44

4M ago31:44

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Are you strange and unusual? That seems to be the case not only for the heroine of Beetlejuice but for anyone, especially a Christian, who has an interest in the darker things of life and faith. This episode continues the discussion of horor and faith with Kutter Callaway, taking a special look at the film Beetlejuice in light of the upcoming seque…

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It's Showtime! Beetlejuice, the Bible, and Things that Go Bump in the Night (with Kutter Callaway) - Part 1 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Beetlejuice has returned from the dead after nearly 40 years. But can Christianity and Horror media co-exist? Seth interviews Dr. Kutter Callaway, the host of Christianity Today's new horror podcast, "Be Afraid!" The conversation explores how and why people of faith engage with a genre that seems antithetical to the Way of Jesus. Listen to Kutter C…

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Beast and Bible: What's coming in Season 2 3:31

4M ago3:31

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Monster Season is back. Season 2 of Beast and Bible drops Sept 2.Af Beast and Bible

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Sneak Peek - They Also Served: Unvisited Tombs 7:35

9M ago7:35

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Hey Monster Hunters! You might like our sister podcast They Also Served, which explores the untold stories of women who impacted American Christianity, Adventism, and the world. Subscribe over on the They Also Served feed so you don't miss when the first episodes drop in Summer 2024! Subscribe now: Apple | Spotify | Google | Podbean App…

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Light Up the Dark: Interview with Michael Halfhill 39:06

1y ago39:06

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For years, Christians have tried to create positive alternatives to Halloween. In some cases they have been traumatic, such as the Hell or Judgment House. Other times they have made it cringey by preaching anti-Halloween sermons with misinformation. Yet, some churches have found a way to reach out and have fun. In this final Halloween episode, Dr. …

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Trick or Treat Part 2 - Interview with a Halloween Expert - Lisa Morton 27:47

1y ago27:47

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When did Halloween take such a dark turn? How did it come to be associated with gory, murderous imagery? In this episode, Dr. Pierce concludes his interview ith Halloween expert Lisa Morton, focusing on the transition from children's holiday to something for adults with a taste for the macabre. This is the third episode of the 2023 Halloween Specia…

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Trick or Treat Part 1: Interview with a Halloween Expert - Lisa Morton 30:34

1y ago30:34

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Halloween is often considered a tribute to the Celtic Lord of Death…but is it? Where did this holiday come from? Is it a religious holiday or something manufactured by the makers of sweets? In this episode, Dr. Pierce interviews Halloween historian and six-time Bram Stoker award winner Lisa Morton about the history of this spooky Holiday. This is t…

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The Nightmare Before Halloween 24:15

1y ago24:15

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Have you ever been warned of people putting razor blades in apples? What about those who poison children’s Halloween candy? Have you been told to not let your black cat out on Halloween night? Is Halloween Satan’s birthday? Is there a new Barbie Oujia board threatening the soil of children everywhere? In this episode, Dr. Pierce explores the dark t…

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Panic Attack Part 2: How the Satanic Panic Turned Us into Monsters with Joseph Laycock 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

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Dr. Pierce speaks with expert Dr. Joseph Laycock on how knowing the patterns of moral panics can keep us from being swept up in them.Af Beast and Bible

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Panic Attack Part 1: How the Satanic Panic of the 1980s Made Us Monstrous with Joseph Laycock 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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Dr. Pierce speaks with expert Dr. Joseph Laycock to pull back the curtain on why there's so much panic about the satanic.Af Beast and Bible

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Beast and Bible Update - June 26, 2023 0:29

1+ y ago0:29

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We're taking this week off, but we'll be back on July 10 with Part 1 of our episodes on the Satanic Panic. If you want to do some homework, check out Dr. Joseph Laycock's book, "Dangerous Games: What the Moral Panic over Role-Playing Games Says about Play, Religion, and Imagined Worlds."Af Beast and Bible

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$6.66: The Mark of the Beast w/ Dr. Jon Paulien 54:45

1+ y ago54:45

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Dr. Pierce explores perhaps the most horrific pop culture icon taken from scripture, the mysterious number 666 (aka the Mark of the Beast). Dr. Jon Paulien, renowned expert on the book of Revelation, joins the episode to help unravel this beastly number. Show Notes Contact | Jonathan K. Paulien, PhD, Loma Linda University Website | http://thebattle…

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Witch Way Did She Go? Part 2: Dr. Laurence Turner on the Witch of Endor 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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Dr. Pierce interviews Dr. Laurence Turner about a creepy Old Testament story that has caused debate for centuries: when the Witch of Endor summons the "spirit" of the prophet Samuel at the request of King Saul, who was actually doing the talking? This is Part 1.Af Beast and Bible

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Witch Way Did She Go? Part 1: Dr. Laurence Turner on the Witch of Endor 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Dr. Pierce interviews Dr. Laurence Turner about a creepy Old Testament story that has caused debate for centuries: when the Witch of Endor summons the "spirit" of the prophet Samuel at the request of King Saul, who was actually doing the talking? This is Part 1.Af Beast and Bible

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Beast and Bible Update - May 1, 2023 0:18

1+ y ago0:18

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Beast and Bible will return on Monday, May 15.Af Beast and Bible

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State of the Dead Part 2: Exhuming the Adventist/Spiritualist Discussion with Dr. Michael Cambell and Greg Howell 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

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Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die? This is Part 2.Af Beast and Bible

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State of the Dead Part 1: Exhuming the Adventist/Spiritualist Discussion with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die? This is Part 1. Show Notes Resource | Ellen White's Writings (Books, Articles, Letters and more) Book | Supernatural Entertain…

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The Biblical Slasher Part 2: Exploring Judges 19 with Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius 22:57

2y ago22:57

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Dr. Pierce speaks with two scholars about an early slasher story...and it's in the Bible. Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius share their takes on the tragic story of the woman in Judges 19. This is Part 2.Af Beast and Bible

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The Biblical Slasher Part 1: Exploring Judges 19 with Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius 19:06

2y ago19:06

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Dr. Pierce speaks with two scholars about an early slasher story...and it's in the Bible. Dr. Rahel Wells and Dr. Brandon Grafius share their takes on the tragic story of the woman in Judges 19. This is Part 1.Af Beast and Bible

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Of Jesuits and Werewolves with PBS Monstrum’s Dr. Emily Zarka 27:06

2y ago27:06

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What do Jesuits and wereloves have to do with each other? Dr. Pierce sits down with Dr. Emily Zarka from PBS' Monstrum to find out...Af Beast and Bible

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Interview with a Scholar II - Monster Theory with Dr. Jeffrey Cohen 22:29

2y ago22:29

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In Part 2 of Interview with a Scholar, Dr. Seth Pierce and Dr. Jeffrey Cohen talk about how religion intersects with Monster Theory. Show Notes: Find Dr. Cohen on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jeffreyjcohen Or on his website: https://www.jeffreyjeromecohen.com/Af Beast and Bible

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Interview with a Scholar I - Monster Theory with Dr. Jeffrey Cohen 33:34

2y ago33:34

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In this episode, Dr. Pierce interviews the preeminent scholar on Monster Theory, Dr. Jeffrey Cohen. This is Part 1.Af Beast and Bible

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Monster Map 21:22

2y ago21:22

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In this episode, Dr. Pierce walks us through the basics of monster theory and how to "read" monsters in sacred and popular texts. View a transcript of this episode here: https://share.descript.com/view/SlvlgD6T9aW Works Mentioned The Hobbit (TV Movie 1977) The Hobbit narrated by Nicol Wilianson (1974 Vinyl) “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” by Leonard …

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Heebie Holies 24:22

2y ago24:22

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What does holiness have to do with horror? Dr. Pierce explains the surprising connection in this episode. Works Mentioned Casper (1995) Tasmanian Devil (Looney Toones) Scooby-Doo, Where are You? (1969) Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis…

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Beast Practices: How to Hunt for Monsters 31:13

2y ago31:13

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Dr. Pierce shares his philosophy of monster hunting that prevents us from becoming monsters ourselves. Works Mentioned Pokemon Go (Video Game, 2016) Why ‘Pokemon Go’ Is Taking Over the World | NBC Nightly News Report Pokemon Go | What You Need to Know - ABC News Report Frankenstein (1931) Weekend Update: Debbie Hole and Stacey Bussy on Disney's Hoc…

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A Monster Comes to Lunch 13:07

2y ago13:07

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Dr. Pierce shares the strange and monstrous potluck story that inspired the podcast.Af Adventist Learning Community

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Coming October 31st: Beast and Bible 1:51

2y ago1:51

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A podcast about monsters, religion and pop culture hosted by Dr. Seth Pierce. Dropping October 31st - Halloween and Protestant Reformation Day. Follow us: Facebook | InstagramAf Adventist Learning Community

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