Faith and Pop Culture

The Collision
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Welcome to the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast.

  1. Jun 4

    The Odyssey's Casting Controversy

    Christopher Nolan's upcoming summer blockbuster, The Odyssey, has been hit with controversies since the beginning of its marketing campaign. Most recently, Nolan has been criticized for his casting choices with Elliot Page allegedly playing the mighty Achilles and Lupita Nyong'o confirmed to be playing Helen of Troy. Are these choices Oscar clickbait or an earnest attempt at genuine art? All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast!   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:05 Pop Culture Roundup 13:40 The Odyssey's Casting Controversies 58:15 Things Nyah likes that you should like, too   MENTIONS: The Breadwinner Review: https://thecollision.org/the-breadwinner-christian-movie-review/ The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: https://thecollision.org/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-christian-movie-review/ Greek City Times Open Letter: https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/05/25/a-letter-to-hollywood-and-nolans-odyssey-cast-from-us-greeks/   Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    58 min

  2. May 28

    Where Should Christians Draw the Line With Entertainment? with Sabina Boyer

    Sabina Boyer is a student of Screenwriting and Creative Writing at Asbury University. After falling in love with stories as a missionary kid in North Macedonia, she has followed her passion into various media, from award-winning short films and feature film screenplays to The Wovenstone Trilogy, a series of books in the final stages of editing. When not writing, she enjoys jogging, drinking black coffee, and torturing her roommate with emotionally devastating TV shows. Her newest article, "Beautiful Lies: Where We Choose to Draw the Line" is available now at thecollision.org. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Sabina Boyer 3:00 Beautiful Lies: Where Do We Draw the Line? 7:40 Why is the question of "why" over "what" an important place to start? 12:40 What did you mean by "the balance of grace and truth?" 18:42 How did you come to the conclusion that a show is a lie but is also beautiful? 33:00 How do you balance guarding your heart while growing your understanding for people through film? 39:45 Sabina's perspective as a young creative 54:15 Things Sabina Likes That You Should Like, Too   MENTIONS: Beautiful Lies Article: https://thecollision.org/beautiful-lies-where-we-choose-to-draw-the-line/ Wake Up Dead Man Article: https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/ The Outsiders Article: https://thecollision.org/the-outsiders-proof-that-weve-been-wrong-about-remakes/ Sabina's Website: sabinaboyer.com Sabina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinaboyerwriter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==   Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    1h 1m

  3. May 21

    Gospel Representation in Different Genres with Unix Diza

    Different genres have different strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to how they are able to show the gospel whether intentionally or unintentionally. Unix Diza currently serves as an Assistant Principal at a Christian school where he teaches a high school class titled "Gospel & Movies". In his spare time, Unix enjoys watching movies and occasionally blogging about them at https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/, making puns, spending time with family, and playing pickleball. He lives in Ohio with his wife and their three sons. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast!   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Unix Diza 6:50 Our favorite genres 12:44 Are all genres created equal? 17:54 What are the strengths and weaknesses of different genres? 24:55 Can any genre reflect the gospel? 37:33 In what ways have certain genres reflected certain aspects of the gospel? 48:20 Is there anything else we haven't touched on that you'd like to talk about? 58:15 Things Unix likes that you should like, too   MENTIONS: A Spoiler-Free Look At What Murder On The Orient Express Gets Right, And Wrong, About Faith - by Paul Asay: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/watchinggod/2017/11/spoiler-free-look-murder-orient-express-gets-right-wrong-faith/ Formulaic for a Reason: The Existential Appeal of Hallmark Movies - by Brett McCracken: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/formulaic-reason-existential-appeal-hallmark-movies/ Art in Action - by Nicholas Wolterstorff: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Action-Toward-Christian-Aesthetic/dp/0802818161 The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/pages/green-ember-series-reading-order?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22771314452&gbraid=0AAAAACyMOEDn7GhwRvRgpoSm4kBfOEEjw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbL3G4l0kDOdQXO4u8xF_VJd-tT6bijcC4F0ijYOSqT_OUFVLiqLNL0aAtmwEALw_wcB Unix's Website: https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/ Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    1h 6m

  4. May 14

    Growing Spiritually Through Movies with Jeffrey Overstreet

    Jeffrey Overstreet is the author of two memoirs about cinema and faith—Through a Screen Darkly (2007) and Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (2026)—as well as the fantasy novel Auralia's Colors (2007) and its three sequels. He is an associate professor of creative writing and film at Seattle Pacific University, where students voted him Undergraduate Professor of the Year in 2024. Overstreet formerly served as senior film critic at Christianity Today, and his writing on art, faith, and culture has been published at Image, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Paste, and Comment, and in many other journals. He lives in Shoreline, Washington.   His newest book, Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema follows Overstreet's journey of faith through movies from childhood until now. You can order the book at the link below. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast!   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Jeffery Overstreet 4:29 What was your inspiration to write Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema as a memoir? 14:48 How has the way you approach movies changed as you've grown? 22:54 How do movies combat the fear of a loss of faith? What would you say to one person who represents that whole mentally? 38:00 Why is it important for art to make you uncomfortable? 43:47 Are there any movies/subject matters you refuse to watch? 51:12 What is the picture of hope for you? 1:01:28 Things Jeffrey Likes That You Should Like, Too   MENTIONS:   Through A Screen Darkly: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Screen-Darkly-Looking-Closer/dp/0830743154 Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Found-Cathedral-Cinema-Spiritual/dp/1506496946 Walking on Water: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Water-Reflections-Faith-Art/dp/0804189277 Overstreet's Website: https://www.jeffreyoverstreet.com/ Overstreet's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joverstreet/ Overstreet's contact: overstreetreviews@gmail.com   Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    1h 9m

  5. May 7

    The Animal Farm Adaptation Conversation

    Narnia is getting a theatre run, Justin Bieber has reached a Spotify milestone, and the new Animal Farm adaptation for kids falls flat. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast!   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 2:25 Pop Culture Roundup 9:53 Adaptation Theory 38:30 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too   MENTIONS: Experiencing God in Everyday Life Preorder Link: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 The Sheep Detectives Review:   Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    42 min

  6. Apr 30

    The Artist vs. the Art in the Michael Biopic

    A sub-2hr marathon, a steamy Christian dating show, and a Michael Jackson biopic that sends critics home reeling and audiences home dancing. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast!   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Pop Culture Roundup 13:40 Art vs. the Artist 41:16 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too   MENTIONS: Variety Article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/ring-by-spring-break-christian-college-dating-show-hulu-1236727465/ Michael Critiques: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/michael-jackson-biopic-smashes-box-094414586.html?guccounter=1 BBC Michael review: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl1lpzp4z5o   Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/    FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    44 min

  7. Apr 23

    Justin Bieber's Coachella Statement | Young Men's Increase in Religiosity

    Justin Bieber made headlines and divided audiences from his Coachella headlining performance. A new Gallup poll shows religion is becoming more and more important to Gen Z men. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Discussing Bieberchella 28:40 Gallup Poll Updates 47:48 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Justin Bieber Article: https://thecollision.org/justin-biebers-10-million-worship-session/  Gallup Poll: https://news.gallup.com/poll/708410/rise-young-men-religiosity-realigns-gender-gaps.aspx  Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/  FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    52 min

  8. Apr 16

    Artemis II and Faith | America's Reading Habits

    Artemis II's Mission is the highlight of the month, if not the year, and Pilot Victor Glover made some powerful testimonies while hurtling around the moon. Contrary to popular belief, American adults are still reading and prefer to read hard copy books over audio or digital versions! All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:28 Artemis II Discussion 19:17 America's Reading Habits 44:55 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Artemis II Accomplishments: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-eclipses-record-for-farthest-human-spaceflight/ America's Reading Habits: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/04/09/americans-still-opt-for-print-books-over-digital-or-audio-versions-few-are-in-book-clubs/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c64b5d78644b3ab61264 Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/  FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    50 min
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Welcome to the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast.

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  • Creator
    The Collision
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
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