The following is a rundown of today's podcast, annotated with links that were either mentioned on the show or inspired by it:
Guest: Brian Godawa – God against the gods: Storytelling, Imagination, and Apologetics in the Bible (0:00)
- God against the gods: Storytelling, Imagination, and Apologetics in the Bible by Brian Godawa
- Brian Godawa's website
- Brian Godawa's books
- Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment by Brian Godawa
- Word Pictures: Knowing God through Story and Imagination by Brian Godawa
- Canvas Conference – Bringing together creativity and theology: "The Canvas Conference humbly exists to inform all acts of human creativity and beauty with biblical, gospel-centered theology for the worship of the triune God."
- Discipled by Narnia by Amy Hall (quoting Joe Rigney) – Good stories play a part in shaping a person’s true perception of reality by developing a proper taste in the reader for the good, the true, and the beautiful.
- Cruel Logic (short film) by Brian Godawa
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It looks like Brian Godawa got a shout out during the show.
Posted by: Sam Harper | May 11, 2016 at 12:27 PM
I loved the interview with Brian. "Hollywood Worldviews" has been on my To Read list, but it seems he talks in depth about many movies I haven't seen, and I don't want to be spoiled! I was so excited to learn he has a new book.
His comments about having a passion for both the intellectual and creative angles on apologetics really resonated with me. I am exactly the same way, and in equal measure. It's always a back-and-forth tension with me. I don't say that in a negative way. I just love the way both sides play off each other. That is the wonder of our endless intellectual as well as creative richness of our God and His Word!
I figured I was a freak of nature, since most people seem to be either left or right brain dominant. (Or, at least, that's what all those personality tests always seem to show.) It was good to learn I am not alone.
Posted by: Mo | May 12, 2016 at 07:31 AM
Oh, man, I'd give anything to go to that Canvas Conference! Makes my heart race just thinking about it. Alas, I am still jobless and broke. I did have an interview yesterday, and a different (phone) interview today. If anyone's up for praying, that would be great. My life is on "pause" until I find a real job. And I am running out of time here. Life has been passing me by for years now.
May I also suggest for future events or just to investigate further, Dr. Brian Mattson? He's doing great work in that theology/artistry realm. He and his team have a fantastic podcast called Dead Reckoning. They touch on theology, art/pop culture and politics/social issues. I highly recommend it!
http://drbrianmattson.com/
Posted by: Mo | May 12, 2016 at 07:51 AM
Mo, I've said a prayer for you. I hope things work out with one of those interviews! And yes, I do know about Brian Mattson. Thanks for the suggestion!
Posted by: Amy | May 12, 2016 at 11:25 AM
@ Amy
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Posted by: Mo | May 12, 2016 at 01:38 PM