Believe to See

Why are dragons everywhere in world literature, and why do we still find them so fascinating? Dr. Junius Johnson joins the table to explain. He's both an Anselm Fellow and a multi-talented scholar—and he happens to be teaching a new online course all about dragons.

Is Disney a force for good in the film world, or a corporate monster destroying everything in its path? Maybe a little of both? Anselm author Hudson Jungck joins the table to discuss the many pros and cons of Disney. And also to debate Matt about the Marvel MCU… Photo by Dave Hogg

Karen Swallow Prior joins the table to discuss her new series for reading and reflecting on classic books, and to explore the importance of reading well. Photo from Karen Swallow Prior

What's the best way to listen to sacred music? Come to think of it, what even is sacred music? Delvyn Case joins the table to help. He's both a music professor and the founder of Deus Ex Musica, an ecumenical organization that engages church communities with sacred music. Photo by Steven Miscandlon

Are Godzilla movies just silly fun, or can they tell serious stories? Matt brings his brothers and cousin to the table to find out. They're all huge fans, and they have strong opinions on who should have won the fight between Godzilla and Kong...

Jonathan Jackson has written an epic poem about the Harrowing of Hell. He joins the table to discuss the doctrine of the Harrowing of Hell, his poetic approach to the subject, and why it's such a rich source for Christian artists. Image: Christ's Descent into Limbo, woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, c. 1510

You're bad at prayer too, right? Theologian Kyle Strobel joins the table to help us all out. He's written a new book about prayer, and the title says it all: "Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul."

Ever notice that artists who are good at comedy are also good at horror? Author Luke T. Harrington joins the table to explain why. He describes the unexpected connections between the two genres, and how he uses both in his new book, Murder-Bears, Moonshine, and Mayhem.

Hannah and Nathan Anderson join the table to discuss their new book, Turning of Days. Hannah wrote the essays on finding Christian truth in the natural world, while Nathan created the book's nature illustrations. They talk about collaborating on art as a married couple, and the lessons we can draw from attending to nature.

Peter Atkinson is the founder and CEO of The Merry Beggars, an amazing theater organization based out of New York. He joins the table to discuss the work he does supporting actors, and his radio theater project, The Quarantine Plays.