Finding God in Culture

Danny Wright | Drew Thurman
Finding God in Culture

This podcast is an exploration for Christians and spiritual searchers about where God is at work, including his messages in unexpected places. As we find God on the highways, behind the cash registers, at the diners, in the coffeehouses, on the radio dial, on the silver screen and in the ones and zeroes of the ubiquitous small screens of our culture, we will document His presence on this podcast. May we learn what it means to live barefoot lives that dance on the holy ground of everywhere.

  1. 13 JUN

    Episode 22 - A Whole Life in Twelve Movies

    A special episode of Finding God in Culture, inspired by the book A Whole Life in Twelve Movies by Kathleen Norris & Gareth Higgins. In this episode, Danny and Drew create their own list of twelve movies that makes a life with spiritual themes that cover a wide range of issues in life, death, pain, faith, and struggle. Danny's List: "No Country For Old Men" (Topic - Hope)"La La Land" (Topic - Life is good)"Past Lives" (Topic - Love matters)"Silver Linings Playbook" (Topic - Be alive)"Calvary " (Topic - Live the story)"Whiplash" (Topic - Commitment/Tenacity)"Stranger Than Fiction" (Topic - Sacrifice)"Gran Torino" (Topic - Transformation)"Ghost Town" (Topic - Don't be a jerk)"Devil" (Topic - Forgiveness) "Lars & The Real Girl" (Topic - Community)"Truman Show" (See Beyond, Look for More) Drew's List: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (Theme - Vocation)"The Way, Way Back" (Theme - Personhood) "The Way" (Theme - Friendship/Communal Faith)"Finding Forrester" (Theme - Power of Connection)"A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (Theme - Forgiveness) "CODA" (Theme - Meaning)"We Bought a Zoo" (Theme - Death and Loss) "The Holdovers" (Theme - Redemption)"Stuck in Love" (Theme - Second Chances)"A Hidden Life" (Theme - Conscience) "The Peanut Butter Falcon" (Theme - Inclusion)"A Good Year" (Theme - Priorities)

    1h 12m

  2. 6 JUN

    Episode 21 - The Brothers Karamazov, Monasteries, & Brett Goldstein

    In this episode, Danny Wright and Drew Thurman explore themes of God in a variety of cultural and pop culture areas, from Shrinking to The Remains of the Day. In the last section, they wrestle through where God is feeding their souls through art right now. Some of the art referenced: The Brother Karamzov by Fyodor DostoevskyBrett Goldstein (Wild Card Podcast with Rachel Martin)Shrinking on Apple TVRemains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro Rainbow by Cage the Elephant "Mimesis" by Fady Joudah"Small Kindnesses" by Danusha Laméris"urban revival project" by A.A. Kostas"What I say into the Mirror to Survive the Night" by Joseph Fasano

    1h 17m

  3. 31/07/2024

    Episode 20 - The Bitter End, Bluey, & The Bear (Season 3)

    In this episode, Danny Wright and Drew Thurman explore themes of God in a variety of cultural and pop culture areas, from The Veil to Bluey. In the last section, they wrestle through the award-winning show, The Bear Season 3.

    1h 25m

  4. 17/04/2024

    Episode 19 - Ryan Gosling, Instgram Moments, & How Art Increases Empathy

    In this episode, Danny Wright and Drew Thurman explore themes of God in a variety of cultural and pop culture areas, from Ryan Gosling to the Bob Marley: One Love movie. In the last section, they wrestle through some of David Brooks' latest work on art and becoming better people.

    1h 14m

  5. 18/12/2023

    Episode 18 - 200 Walks to Work, Wonka, & Our Favorites from 2023

    In this episode, Danny Wright and Drew Thurman explore themes of God in a variety of cultural and pop culture areas, from Guy Ritchie to the Wonka movie. In the last section, they each share some lists of their favorite television, movies, and books.

    1h 8m

  6. 21/09/2023

    Episode 17 - Finding God at the Table (Part Two)

    The second part of two special episodes about finding God at the table. Modern people eat for survival and shop food like it is nothing more than a commodity. In doing so, we strip ourselves of one of the most sacred moments of daily life. Join Danny and Drew as they explore the food that we eat and the people who we eat it with.

    1h 9m

  7. 17/08/2023

    Episode 16 - Finding God at the Table (Part One)

    The first of two special episodes about finding God at the table. Modern people eat for survival and shop food like it is nothing more than a commodity. In doing so, we strip ourselves of one of the most sacred moments of daily life. Join Danny and Drew as they explore the food that we eat and the people who help cultivate it.

    1h 10m

  8. 06/07/2023

    Episode 15 1/2 - Richie, Purpose, & The Bear Continued

    In this special episode, Danny Wright and Drew Thurman continue the conversation on the show, The Bear. For the first part of this discussion, head back to Episode 15. To subscribe to our new weekly email: http://eepurl.com/irAlwo

    30 min
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This podcast is an exploration for Christians and spiritual searchers about where God is at work, including his messages in unexpected places. As we find God on the highways, behind the cash registers, at the diners, in the coffeehouses, on the radio dial, on the silver screen and in the ones and zeroes of the ubiquitous small screens of our culture, we will document His presence on this podcast. May we learn what it means to live barefoot lives that dance on the holy ground of everywhere.

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  • Creator
    Danny Wright | Drew Thurman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danny Wright | Drew Thurman
  • Show Website
    Finding God in Culture

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