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Sectarian Review 194: Clarence Jordan's Inconvenient Gospel
Today, Danny talks with Dr. Frederick L. Downing, scholar and editor of a new book for Plough Books calledThe Inconvenient Gospel. The book is a collection of writings by Clarence Jordan, founder of
Sectarian Review 193: Prince of Darkness
The 2022 Christian Humanist Halloween crossover is here! This year, Nathan Gilmour and Carter Smith-Stepper join Danny Anderson for a discussion of John Carpenter's under-rated classicPrince of Darkn
Sectarian Review 192: Elvis Costello Retrospective
Returning to the today is C. Derick Varn. This time he joins Danny Anderson to discuss the unique and incredible musical career of British singer-songwriter Elvis Costello. Emerging out the British pu
Sectarian Review 191: Contemplative Christianity, Liminality, and Film
This week, Arthur Aghajanian joins the show for a fascinating discussion of mystical, contemplative traditions in Christianity. Part of the discussion is the role that liminality, or experiences at th
Sectarian Review 190: Black Panther, Moral Development, and Comics
This episode, we take another look at the power of comics for teaching. This time, Dr. Justin Martin, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Whitworth University, joins the show to discuss Black Panther
Sectarian Review 189: How Should We Then Live?
This week, historian and teacher Jonathan Wilson returns to the show to discuss Francis Schaeffer's influential documentary seriesHow Should We Then Live? Long before theBenedict Option, Schaeffer o
Sectarian Review 188: Living With Alzheimer's with Greg O'Brien
This week's show is an interview with Greg O'Brien, author ofOn Pluto, and star of the new documentaryHave you Heard About Greg? Greg is an award-winning journalist who was diagnosed with Alzheimer
Sectarian Review 187: The Conservatism of Teaching with Jonathan Wilson
Joining the show today is educator, historian, and writer Jonathan Wilson to discuss his essay "The Conservatism of My Teaching: Seven Elements." The conversation is a fascinating exploration of some
Sectarian Review 186: Poetic Liberation with C. Derick Varn
Back on the show today is C. Derick Varn. Danny rescues him from having to talk politics once again. This time, Derick discusses his new book of poetry,Liberation and All the Bright Etcetera. The dis
Sectarian Review 185: Comedy, Horror, and Film with Jo Rou
Joining the show today is filmmaker and performer Jo Rou. Jo discusses her experience in comedy, theater, and independent filmmaking. Her latest short film, "Mary," depicts an insurance salesman with