JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and Life
Christopher B. Barnett
Professor, scholar, and writer/novelist Christopher B. Barnett is joined by fellow authors Amy Welborn and Clark J. Elliston to explore issues pertaining to religion, philosophy, and contemporary culture. Episodes with Amy will be dubbed JUST FYI POD: CULTURE and anchored in topics such as movies, TV, and literature. Episodes with Clark will be called JUST FYI POD: IDEAS and centered on various topics in theology, philosophy, and higher education. In both cases, the goal is to provide informative yet accessible discussions of the issues and questions that make life meaningful.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 12min
2023: A Cultural Retrospective
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn temporarily pause their series on the most spiritually significant films of all time and instead offer a “Best of 2023” retrospective. Topics include literature, politics, media, cinema, music, and television.
Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 23min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #12
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s Christmas-themed episode, Chris takes a look at Frank Capra’s 1946 drama IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, while Amy tells us why Billy Wilder’s 1960 romantic comedy THE APARTMENT should be remembered as a great Christmas movie. So, pour yourself a mug of eggnog (with a dash of bourbon, perhaps), pull up a chair by the fire, and contemplate these seasonal classics! And remember: ratings and reviews will help us earn our wings!
Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 12min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #13
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy analyzes the 1963 comedy LILIES OF THE FIELD, starring Sidney Poitier, while Chris examines the 1994 prison drama THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #14
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Chris examines ANDREI RUBLEV (Andrei Tarkovsky, 1966), while Amy considers AMADEUS (Miloš Forman, 1984). Listen, like, subscribe!
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Significant Films of All Time: #15
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy selects JOE VERSUS THE VOLCANO (John Patrick Shanley, 1990), while Chris delves into THE DARK KNIGHT (Christopher Nolan, 2008). Listen, like, subscribe!
Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 9min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #16
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn return to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, Amy discusses DEAD MAN WALKING (Tim Robbins, 1995), while Chris examines DOGVILLE (Lars von Trier, 2003).
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #17
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue to countdown the 20 most spiritually significant films of all time. On today’s episode, they turn to a pair of movies by the Coen Brothers: THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) and O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2000).
Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #18
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion of the 20 most spiritually significant films, this time focusing on #18. Amy’s selection is THE EXORCIST (William Friedkin, 1973), while Chris’ selection is BRINGING OUT THE DEAD (Martin Scorsese, 1999).
Oct 24, 2023 • 49min
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: First Thoughts
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn discuss Martin Scorsese’s new film KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. What’s it about? What works—and what doesn’t? Listen, comment, subscribe.
Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 6min
Our 20 Most Spiritually Significant Films of All Time: #19
Authors Christopher B. Barnett and Amy Welborn continue their discussion of the 20 most spiritually significant films, this time focusing on #19. Amy’s selection is THE THIRD MAN (Carol Reed, 1949), while Chris’ selection is THE MISSION (Roland Joffé, 1986).
