John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. https://www.johnmarkmcmillan.com/   In today's episode, I continue exploring with John Mark many of the themes and questions surrounding the formative power of "hunter-hero" myths that I discussed in the previous episode with Dr. Chris Green. How do these cultural stories that center around violent heroes shape the way we (especially as men) look at God, the world, and our own sense of vocation? A full length, unedited video of this discussion is available to patrons of Deep Talks at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-john-our-81157453?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   __________ If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast To subscribe to my Substack for essays and articles: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/

John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and artist from Charlotte, North Carolina. https://www.johnmarkmcmillan.com/   In today's episode, I continue exploring with John Mark many of the themes and questions surrounding the formative power of "hunter-hero" myths that I discussed in the previous episode with Dr. Chris Green. How do these cultural stories that center around violent heroes shape the way we (especially as men) look at God, the world, and our own sense of vocation? A full length, unedited video of this discussion is available to patrons of Deep Talks at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-john-our-81157453?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link   __________ If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast To subscribe to my Substack for essays and articles: https://paulanleitner.substack.com/

Explore the impact of cowboy archetypes and myths on American religion and masculinity, the complexities of biblical narratives, the celebration of violent heroes, and the role of Christ as the ultimate hero. Discover the importance of imagination, compassion, and the role of fathers in shaping individuals. Delve into the challenges of young men in Christian communities and the call to engage in reflecting on Christian meaning.

In this podcast, the host offers a theological reflection on the hope of the Resurrection. They explore the significance of death in storytelling, the resurrection in early Christianity, and the hope of resurrection in 2nd Temple Judaism. They emphasize the meaning of death and the Christian perspective on eternal life, encouraging listeners to continue doing good.

Dan Kent (author and pastor at Woodland Hills Church with Greg Boyd) invited me on to his podcast Surprising God to discuss my journey in and out of Open Theism and my work done on the problem of evil in Dis-Ordered: A Christian Journey Through the Problem of Evil & Suffering.   You can find out more about Dan Kent's writing, sermons, and podcasts at : https://thatdankent.com/   You can purchase Dis-Ordered: A Christian Journey Through the Problem of Evil & Suffering at: https://www.amazon.com/Dis-Ordered-Christian-Journey-Through-Suffering/dp/B0BBYBWWXR   If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast    

This week's episode is part 2 of a collaboration with Makers & Mystics- a podcast hosted by Stephen Roach. In it, I participate with Stephen, Chicago pastor Ted Kim, and singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan in a roundtable discussion on  "Art & The Urge For Transcendence." This is Part 2 of 2. Check out the fantastic Makers & Mystics podcast here: http://www.makersandmystics.com/   If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

This is week's episode is part of a collaboration with Makers & Mystics- a podcast hosted by Stephen Roach. In it, I participate with Stephen, Chicago pastor Ted Kim, and singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan in a roundtable discussion on  "Art & The Urge For Transcendence" This is Part 1 of 2.' Check out the fantastic Makers & Mystics podcast here: http://www.makersandmystics.com/   If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

Guest Strahan Coleman, a writer, award-winning folk musician, and spiritual director from New Zealand, discusses moving beyond consumeristic Christianity, the transformative power of suffering, creating space for God, and the significance of prayer and contemplation in a journey of meaning making.

Strahan Coleman, writer, award-winning folk musician, and spiritual director from New Zealand, discusses his spiritual journey in a hyper-Charismatic culture. He shares how he recovered from liturgies of anxiety and found a more holistic Christian spirituality. The podcast explores the challenges of reconciling identity and faith, the need for heart reformation, and the importance of experiential knowledge in deepening one's relationship with God.

This is part 4 of "A Quest for Meaning as a Spiritual Species" and the second segment of my conversation with Damien Walter. Damien Walter is an expert in modern myth, sci-fi, fantasy, and storytelling. Damien has written for the BBC, Wired, The Guardian, Independent, and a host of other publications. His podcast Science Fiction with Damien Walter has been in the top charts of Apple podcasts in the UK and he leads an online community of 18,000 members interested in science fiction, fantasy, modern myth, and writing. For the Science Fiction with Damien Walter podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/303cZ10vZ7kX2zrdnGqXxV?si=92c7597548d64187 https://www.youtube.com/@DamienWalter   If you find this podcast helpful and want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? You're not only supporting this podcast, but you are also supporting my free Substack page and YouTube channel. We need 200 patrons to ensure that my work can continue in 2023. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast