Appropriating The Culture

Appropriating The Culture evaluates the culture from a Christian perspective, and provides tools, insights, and means for Christians to better impact the culture to be more receptive to the Gospel. ATC demonstrates the need for Christian engagement in the culture with a mix of philosophy, film study, apologetics, and wry humor.

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Episodes

A Special Message

ATC Ep.175 A Special Message On today’s episode we make an announcement and reflect on the purpose of what we’re doing here. Support ATC Productions: https://shorturl.at/MjBFK Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jun 25, 2025•7 min•Ep. 175

Mad Max Mexico

ATC Ep.174 Mad Max Mexico On today’s episode we look at the burning of Los Angeles and the return of the fiery but mostly peaceful protests. Support ATC Productions: https://shorturl.at/MjBFK Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jun 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 174

Pride Decline + John Redcorn

ATC Ep.173 Pride Decline + John Redcorn On today’s episode we look at signs of pride decline and the death of John Redcorn. Support ATC Productions: https://shorturl.at/MjBFK Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jun 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 173

The Last of Us / Ze / Zem

ATC Ep.172 The Last of Us / Ze / Zem On today’s episode we talk The Last of US and why woke-ism is harder to kill than the fungal infected undead. Support ATC Productions: https://shorturl.at/MjBFK Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

May 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 172

AI Forgiveness

ATC Ep.171 AI Forgiveness On today’s episode we discuss the use of AI in the our legal system and common unbiblical forgiveness. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/services-2 Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

May 14, 2025•14 min•Ep. 171

Shedeur’s Slide

ATC Ep.170 Shedeur’s Slide On today’s episode we discuss the fall out from falling in the NFL draft. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/services-2 Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

May 07, 2025•11 min•Ep. 170

Oscars 2025

ATC Ep.169 Oscars 2025 On today’s episode we keep to our yearly tradition of reviewing the Oscar nominated films for Best Picture. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/services-2 Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Apr 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 169

Vatican And Immigration

ATC Ep.168 Vatican And Immigration On today’s episode we discuss the protests sparked by enforcing our immigration laws. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/services-2 Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Apr 16, 2025•19 min•Ep. 168

Swift Booed At Super Bowl

ATC Ep.167 Swift Booed At Super Bowl On today’s episode we discuss the NFL and the booing of Taylor Swift. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/services-2 Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Feb 12, 2025•15 min•Ep. 167

Paper Mario And GLAAD

ATC Ep.166 Paper Mario And GLAAD On today’s episode we discuss the GLAAD awards in video games. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/plans-pricing Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Feb 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 166

Pixar Drops Trans

ATC Ep.165 Pixar Drops Trans On today’s episode we look at some signs of cultural retreat in mainstream media. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/plans-pricing Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jan 29, 2025•11 min•Ep. 165

Netflix Casual Viewing

ATC Ep.164 Netflix Casual Viewing On today’s episode we discuss an essay on Netflix and the state of the film industry. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jan 22, 2025•19 min•Ep. 164

Marian Dogmas

ATC Ep.163 Marian Dogmas On today’s episode we continue our examination of Marian devotion. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jan 15, 2025•27 min•Ep. 163

Mary and the New York Times

ATC Ep.162 Mary and the New York Times On today’s episode we discuss the wild gulf in Mary veneration. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jan 08, 2025•15 min•Ep. 162

Hawk Trouble

ATC Ep.161 Hawk Trouble On today’s episode we Talk Tuah and the tragic death of meritocracy. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Dec 11, 2024•13 min•Ep. 161

Red Dress Question

ATC Ep.160 Red Dress Question On today’s episode we talk red dresses and limitations of a husband’s authority. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Dec 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 160

Canceling Thanksgiving Over Trump

ATC Ep.159 Canceling Thanksgiving Over Trump On today’s episode we look at politics breaking up families and the need for Thanksgiving. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Nov 27, 2024•20 min•Ep. 159

Variety And Validation

ATC Ep.158 Variety And Validation On today’s episode we discuss a Variety article and whether or not filmmakers outside of Hollywood should seek Hollywood validation. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Nov 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 158

Handmaid Fails

ATC Ep.157 Handmaid Fails On today’s episode we tell the tale of handmaids and the radical 4B movement. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Nov 13, 2024•19 min•Ep. 157

MAGA Meltdowns

ATC Ep.156 MAGA Meltdowns On today’s episode we take a look at the election results and view some MAGA meltdowns. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Nov 07, 2024•17 min•Ep. 156

Sex and Political Ads

ATC Ep.155 Sex and Political Ads On today’s episode we look at some political ads and unpack the male/female divide of this election year. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 155

Politics In Art

ATC Ep.154 Politics In Art On today’s episode we see what happens when politics overtakes art. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 154

Surgery Scars in Fantasy Games

ATC Ep.153 Surgery Scars in Fantasy Games On today’s episode we look how representation matters in Dragon Age The Veilguard. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 09, 2024•13 min•Ep. 153

Am I Deceptive?

ATC Ep.152 Am I Deceptive? On today’s episode we discuss the deceptive tactics of Matt Walsh in the film Am I Racist? and whether it’s permissible for a Christian to utilize such subterfuge. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 152

Tolkien, Martin, and Truth in Storytelling

ATC Ep.151 Tolkien, Martin, and Truth in Storytelling On today’s episode we examine the incorruptible truth of storytelling and how that relates to George R.R. Martin’s writer’s block. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Sep 25, 2024•11 min•Ep. 151

Same Old Playbook

ATC Ep.150 Same Old Playbook On today’s episode we take a look at the same old tired playbook trotted by Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Sep 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 150

Based On A True Story?

ATC Ep.149 Based On A True Story? On today’s episode we discuss the marketing gimmick of “based on a true story” and Christian enthusiasm for the true life genre. Tickets: https://www.atcfilms.com/ Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Aug 28, 2024•11 min•Ep. 149

Evangelicals For Harris?

ATC Ep.148 Evangelicals For Harris? On today’s episode we discuss whether or not it’s an oxymoron to be an evangelical for Harris. Tickets: https://www.atcfilms.com/ Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Aug 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 148

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

ATC Ep.147 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT On today’s episode we have a special announcement, and a major opportunity to appropriate the culture. Tickets: https://www.atcfilms.com/ Support ATC Productions: https://www.atcfilms.com/support Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Aug 14, 2024•10 min•Ep. 147

Trump Assassination Attempt

ATC Ep.146 Trump Assassination Attempt On today’s episode we talk the assassination attempt of Donald Trump. Questions, and comments and book purchases: http://tiny.cc/ukudvz Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Jul 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 146

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