Interview: Why Medieval Literature Matters

After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grace Hamman, about her new book, "Asks of Old Paths." Hamman says Medieval literature is rich in wisdom for modern Christians on how to define a good life, using the language of virtues and vices. Also this week—a secular writer examines the benefit of confession and repentance, which makes us wonder why so few Christians practice it.

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0:00 - Show Starts

2:10 - Theme Song

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5:20 - The Rapture's a Tiktok trend?

12:52 - Why's The Rapture so Popular?

32:04 - Psychology and Repentance

41:00 - Self-Interest and Righteousness

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56:26 - Interview

58:05 - Why is Medieval poetry relevant?

1:05:22 - Virtues and Vices

1:16:20 - What's a Vice We Misunderstand?

1:27:02 - End Credits

Links Mentioned in News Segment:

Rapture Last Week!

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/the-rapture-2025-tiktok

Psychological Value of Repentance

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/briefing/the-psychological-value-of-repentance.html

Other Resources:

Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life by Grace Hamman: https://a.co/d/6WRgTtu

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