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Who am I?
I'm Tracy Herold, an animation fan who loves Jesus. I'm also a former English major who enjoys analyzing and thinking deeply about everything. So I started a podcast to take a closer look at some of my favorite animated films from a faith perspective. And I love listening to other podcasts that take the same tack of finding how faith and fandom can intersect and interact.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Toon My Heart is a podcast taking a closer look at popular animated movies through a Christian lens, in search of faith-relevant themes and traces of eternal Truth. Each episode features an overview of the history behind an animated film, along with some anecdotes about my personal history with it, a "kid's eye view" synopsis of the film from my daughter, a discussion of any elements of the film that Christians might find problematic, a theme Bible verse, and then the meat of the podcast: A synopsis of the themes and ideas I see reflected in the film's story that I believe resonate with the Christian faith.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This playlist is about podcasts that discuss various aspects of pop culture from a Christian perspective. While there are certainly elements of pop culture that aren't compatible with Christianity, I think that rather than spending our time and energy cursing the darkness, we're better served by shining the light - and by finding glimmers of that light in the world around us and pointing them out to others. That's what the podcasts on this list are all about. These are shows whose hosts recognize that pop culture can give us different ways to think and talk about our faith, and that conversely, our faith can help us examine and analyze pop culture - and maybe even enjoy it on a deeper level. They also know that pop culture can offer us opportunities to connect and converse with neighbors who might not ever set foot in a church. If you're a Christian interested in thoughtful discussions about the intersection between faith and fandom, spiritual and secular, then these shows are well worth a listen.
1. Systematic Geekology
Why this podcast?
Systematic Geekology's cadre of geeky hosts regularly pump out new episodes filled with truly engaging conversations about fandom and faith. With their variety of ongoing episode series, such as "Religion in Fandoms," "Primarily Political," "Disney Eras," and "Drive-In Through the Decades," you're sure to find episodes to enjoy no matter what your pop culture interests are.
Systematic Geekology
anazao ministries
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5.0
This is not a trap! (Don't listen to Admiral Ackbar this time.) We are just some genuine geeks, hoping to explore some of our favorite content from a Christian lense that we all share. We will be focusing on the geek stuff - Star Wars, Marvel, LOTR, Harry Potter, etc. - but we will be asking questions like: "Do Clones have souls?" "Is Superman truly a Christ-figure?" or "Is it okay for Christians to watch horror films?" Subscribe to our show and explore with us!
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How many episodes does Systematic Geekology have?
Systematic Geekology currently has 422 episodes available.
What topics does Systematic Geekology cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Systematic Geekology?
The average episode length on Systematic Geekology is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Systematic Geekology released?
Episodes of Systematic Geekology are typically released every 2 days.
When was the first episode of Systematic Geekology?
The first episode of Systematic Geekology was released on Sep 22, 2021.
2. Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast
Why this podcast?
I love this statement from Think Christian's website "About Us" page: "We do not attempt to 'baptize' popular culture, but rather recognize that we sometimes see glimpses of God’s truth in unlikely places. There is no such thing as secular, so let’s consider Christianity and pop culture together." True to that mission statement, this podcast offers great, thoughtful discussions between host Josh Larsen and a variety of guests on many different pop culture subjects.
Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast
ReFrame Ministries
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5.0
How might your pop culture fandom resonate with your faith? Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian, talks with TC writers about the latest in TV, movies, music, and more, exploring the ways popular culture and its cultivators interact with God’s story.
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How many episodes does Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast have?
Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast currently has 119 episodes available.
What topics does Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Society & Culture, Faith, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Scripture and Christian.
What is the average episode length on Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast?
The average episode length on Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast released?
Episodes of Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast?
The first episode of Think Christian: A Faith and Pop Culture Podcast was released on Apr 8, 2019.
3. A Friend in Me
Why this podcast?
As an animation fan, I have a particular fondness for this podcast, and I love the concept: In each episode, host Porter Sprigg sits down with a different friend or family member to discuss a particular Pixar movie and the lessons they took away from it, both theological and otherwise. As any Pixar fan can tell you, these movies are full of depth, so there's always plenty of interesting discussion to be had.
A Friend in Me
Porter Sprigg
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5.0
To Infinity and Beyond! A podcast about friendship, culture, and the Kingdom of God all through the lens of Pixar. Each episode, Porter talks about a different Pixar movie with a different friend. They discuss cultural and theological implications of the film, with laughter and insights galore!
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How many episodes does A Friend in Me have?
A Friend in Me currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does A Friend in Me cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on A Friend in Me?
The average episode length on A Friend in Me is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Friend in Me released?
Episodes of A Friend in Me are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of A Friend in Me?
The first episode of A Friend in Me was released on Mar 26, 2022.
4. Church Nerds
Why this podcast?
Church Nerds is produced by Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that "exists to be the love of Jesus to nerds and nerd culture." Founder, president, and CEO Bubba Stallcup hosts this show with his wife Anna, and as a married couple, they have a natural rapport. There tends to be a lot of banter between the two of them at the start of every episode, before they make their way into some thought-provoking conversations about the intersection of pop culture and faith.
Church Nerds
Bubba & Anna
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5.0
Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.
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How many episodes does Church Nerds have?
Church Nerds currently has 95 episodes available.
What topics does Church Nerds cover?
The podcast is about Nerds, Pop Culture, Christianity, Parenting, Religion & Spirituality, Family, Gaming, Comedy, Podcasts, Nerdy, Church and Christian.
What is the average episode length on Church Nerds?
The average episode length on Church Nerds is 82 minutes.
How often are episodes of Church Nerds released?
Episodes of Church Nerds are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Church Nerds?
The first episode of Church Nerds was released on Jan 3, 2020.
5. Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
Why this podcast?
Besides having a brilliant name (a reference to Ephesians 2:19), Strangers and Aliens is a great listen for any Christian who loves science fiction and fantasy. The hosts celebrate faith and imagination - and the intersection of the two - as they discuss not only movies and television, but also books and comics.
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5.0
Exploring faith and imagination
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How many episodes does Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective have?
Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective currently has 373 episodes available.
What topics does Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective?
The average episode length on Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective released?
Episodes of Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective are typically released every 8 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective?
The first episode of Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective was released on Mar 2, 2013.
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