Faith and Pop Culture

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  1. 3D AGO

    Finding the Gospel in Art | The Pete Docter Controversy

    Mumford and Sons' newest album, "Prizefighter" prompted a discussion on finding the Gospel in - while not forcing the Gospel message onto - secular art. Pete Docter, the chief creative officer of Pixar, recently came out with a statement that the company is there to create movies, not provide therapy to its artists. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Pete Docter Commentary 21:50 Seeing the Gospel in The Arts 43:10 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Wall Street Journal Pete Docter Article: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/pixar-disney-franchises-pete-docter-80c57f9d  Deadline Pete Docter Article: https://deadline.com/2026/03/pixar-pete-docter-elio-queer-storyline-cut-1236746748/  Mumford and Sons Article: https://thecollision.org/gospel-truths-in-mumford-and-sons-new-album-prizefighter/  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

    46 min

  2. MAR 5

    Alysa's Uncontainable Joy | Christian vs Religious Art

    Alysa Liu was a standout of this year's Winter Olympics, not only because of her incredible skill, but because of her contagious, authentic joy both on and off the ice. Giancarlo Sopo of the National Review wrote an article titled, "What is a 'Conservative Movie'?" and used subtraction to define it. We can apply the same logic to differentiate between "Christian" and "Religious" movies and what that means for Christian artists. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Olympic Chat 5:45 Alysa Liu's Contagious Joy 18:14 "What is a 'Conservative Movie'?" 28:05 What is a "Christian" vs. "Religious" Movie? 53:15 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Alysa Liu and the Contagious Power of Authentic Joy: https://thecollision.org/alysa-liu-and-the-contagious-power-of-authentic-joy/  Why We Need 'Wake Up Dead Man' More Than 'God's Not Dead': https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/  National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/02/what-is-a-conservative-movie/ 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

    57 min

  3. FEB 26

    BONUS: Conversation with "The Optimist" Producer Jeanine Thomas

    "The Optimist" comes out with a limited theatrical release on March 11th. See it on the big screen while you can! 0:00 Introduction 0:46 Tell me a little bit about the film and how you got involved 2:15 What was the real life Herbert Heller like? 3:38 Did your background in psychology have a heavy impact on how you approached this film? 5:09 Where did Abbey's storyline come from? 7:07 What led to the choice to approach the story from a modern lens? 10:16 How can viewers support the mission around this movie? 11:27 What do you hope audiences take away from The Optimist? 12:19 Goodbyes and Closing Information MENTIONS: Support Kavod, "Ensuring Dignity For Holocaust Survivors:" https://kavodensuringdignity.com/  Bring Change 2 Mind: https://www.bringchange2mind.org/  Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    13 min

  4. FEB 19

    Faith-Based Entertainment Isolation | Film Students Can't Watch Films

    Film students can longer sit through assigned films! The faith-based film industry has reached a point of equality in quality with Hollywood, but with many emerging streaming platforms it seems we're falling back into habits of isolation. What is the end goal of faith-based entertainment? All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Film Students Can't Watch Films! 12:44 What should the Church do about "second screening" and shortened attention spans? 21:49 What is the end game of faith-based entertainment?  45:32 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: The Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/college-students-movies-attention-span/685812/  Faith-Based Entertainment Article: https://thecollision.org/faith-based-entertainment-is-good-now-but-whats-the-endgame/  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

  5. FEB 12

    Biblical Romance vs. Hollywood Romance | The Battle of the Halftime Shows

    The infamous halftime show battle took place this past Sunday in a remarkably anticlimactic fashion. Hollywood is notorious in Christian circles for presenting romantic relationships in toxic, un-Christian ways, but could there be a new shift in topics? And where is dating in the Bible? All that and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Halftime Show Debrief 17:22 Valentine's Day 20:36 What happened to Rom-Coms? 26:11 Hollywood Romance vs. Biblical Romance 45:50 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too Fox News interview with TPUSA representative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGKqbRJkg3c Teens and Screens article: https://thecollision.org/gen-z-is-breaking-the-mold-preferring-films-centering-around-friendship-over-romance/  TPUSA Halftime Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJszMT9wZtQ&list=RDnJszMT9wZtQ&start_radio=1&pp=ygUfYWxsIGFtZXJpY2FuIGhhbGZ0aW1lIHNob3cgMjAyNqAHAQ%3D%3D NFL Halftime Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6FuWd4wNd8&list=RDG6FuWd4wNd8&start_radio=1  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

    49 min

  6. FEB 5

    Jesus at the Grammys | 2026 Most Anticipated Movies

    It is our first episode of 2026! Today we chat about Jelly Roll's powerful acceptance speech at the Grammys and we look ahead with excitement at the movies to come this year. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:02 Jesus at the Grammys 20:45 Focus on the Good, Not the Bad 29:24 2026 Movies We're Looking Forward To 47:13 Things Nyah Likes That You Should Like, Too Jelly Roll's Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdoMOENFDKQ   Forrest Frank Awards Article: https://thecollision.org/forest-franks-award-show-conviction-is-commendable-but-not-necessarily-a-model-for-christians-to-follow/   Look for the Good Article: https://thecollision.org/teaching-kids-to-appreciate-the-good-in-culture-not-just-avoid-the-bad/   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

  7. JAN 30

    BONUS: Conversation with "It's Not Like That" Creators Ian Deitchman and Kristin Rusk Robinson

    "It's Not Like That" is available on the Wonder Project subscription on Amazon with new episodes coming out every Sunday. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 What led you to wanting to create a series like this?  2:40 What were your favorite scenes to work on and later see realized? 5:07 Why do you think shows like this aren't on TV anymore? 7:19 How has it been working with Wonder Project? 8:16 What led to the decision of having the main character be a pastor? 9:56 How did you meet and decide you wanting to keep creating with each other? 11:20 What do you hope audiences will take away from this series? Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

    13 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    The Intersections of Culture and Religion for Christmas | The Best Christmas Media | EP 69

    This is the final episode of the year and it is all things Christmas! How do cultural and religious traditions intertwine? How historically accurate is the traditional manger scene? Is Nyah uneducated when it comes to Christmas movies? All that and more for our farewell to 2025 episode! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:00 As Christians, how should we view Christmas as a cultural as well as religious event? 19:21 Is Christmas a pagan holiday and does the root of its date matter? 37:45 Our favorite Christmas songs and movies  46:06 Things Daniel Likes That You Should Like, Too Lifeway Article: https://research.lifeway.com/2025/12/11/7-christmas-stats-you-should-know/?carid=e18c176b-e27e-4327-bd59-daebd6d7f3fc&profile=lifewayresearch&network=twitter Wes Huff's Post: https://www.facebook.com/WesLivingstoneHuff/posts/pfbid09Rjf68fW8wbrTAnDa8VEUw2wb7U786hPPLgdHJGB1px9ekjYEieWb7gbCryzvKb7l?rdid=UYXIX0kOdzabbMYL  Redeemer Presbyterian's Lessons and Carols: https://open.spotify.com/album/74wtAchxDzlpMGlTzvojTk?si=5VIfaC-zTXCFesF3adR-pQ  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

    49 min
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  • Creator
    The Collision
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
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