The Alisa Childers Podcast #271 How Babylon Bee Defends Truth Through Satire
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Oct 28, 2024 Kyle Mann, head writer and co-founder of The Babylon Bee, and Joel Berry, writer for the satirical site, discuss the power of humor in confronting societal lies. They share their experiences with censorship and the challenges of maintaining comedic freedom in a politically charged environment. Favorite satirical headlines spark laughs, while the duo reflects on how satire can provoke deeper theological discussions. They also touch on their aspirations for expanding their satirical influence into movies and books, promoting hope and truth in a divided culture.
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Kyle Mann's Start at Babylon Bee
- Kyle Mann's first Babylon Bee headline, "Holy Spirit Unable to Move Through Congregation as Fog Machine Breaks," went viral.
- This led to him becoming head writer, quitting his construction job, and eventually running the site.
Joel Berry's Journey to Babylon Bee
- Joel Berry became a Babylon Bee fan after reading the fog machine headline.
- He submitted headlines, wrote occasionally, and was eventually hired.
Satire's Power of Conviction
- Alisa Childers found the fog machine article both humorous and convicting.
- It prompted her to rethink her approach to worship.