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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Dwindling Patriotism

ATC Ep.145 Dwindling Patriotism On today’s episode we recap the 4th of July with a look at dwindling American patriotism. 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 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 145

No Accolades For The Acolyte

ATC Ep.144 No Accolades For The Acolyte On today’s episode we discuss the accolades for the acolyte and the politics of reviews. 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 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 144

Loving Love

ATC Ep.143 Loving Love On today’s episode we continue boycott month with an examination of the perniciousness of LGBTQ in pews and pulpits. 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...

Jun 26, 2024•16 min•Ep. 143

Yes, They’re Coming For The Kids

ATC Ep.142 Yes, They’re Coming For The Kids On today’s episode we continue boycott month by looking at how and why the alphabet army tries to recruit our kids. 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...

Jun 19, 2024•11 min•Ep. 142

Sacred Cows Selective Prosecution

ATC Ep.141 Sacred Cows Selective Prosecution On today’s episode, boycott month continues as we talk sacred cows and selective prosecution. 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...

Jun 13, 2024•11 min•Ep. 141

Boycott Month Returns

ATC Ep.140 Boycott Month Returns On today’s episode we kick off boycott month by dismantling the notion of worldview neutrality. 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...

Jun 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 140

Chiefs Kicker Commencement

ATC Ep.139 Chiefs Kicker Commencement On today’s episode we discuss the fallout from the Chiefs kicker giving a commencement speech a Catholic college. 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...

May 22, 2024•15 min•Ep. 139

A.I. Hate Hoax and Hate Film

ATC Ep.138 AI Hate Hoax and Hate Film On today’s episode we look at the first AI film and AI slander. 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...

May 15, 2024•13 min•Ep. 138

More Puppies & Moral Failings

ATC Ep.137 More Puppies & Moral Failings On today’s episode I’m taken to task for my stance on puppies. 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...

May 08, 2024•12 min•Ep. 137

Noem & Puppies

ATC Ep.136 Noem & Puppies On today’s episode we discuss whether it’s morally permissible or not to shoot a puppy in the face. 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...

May 01, 2024•14 min•Ep. 136

Stronger Mens Conference Kerfuffle.

ATC Ep.135 Stronger Mens Conference Kerfuffle. On today’s episode we talk the soap opera that unfolded at the STRONGER MENS CONFERENCE 2024. 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...

Apr 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 135

The Juice Is Dead

ATC Ep.134 The Juice Is Dead On today’s episode we discuss the death of OJ Simpson and the state of our justice system. 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...

Apr 17, 2024•9 min•Ep. 134

Christian IVF & Surrogacy?

ATC Ep.133 Christian IVF & Surrogacy? On today’s episode we tackle the moral and ethical implications of the use of IVF and surrogacy. 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...

Apr 10, 2024•12 min•Ep. 133

Church Productions

ATC Ep.132 Church Productions On today’s episode we discuss the use of theatrical church productions. 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...

Apr 03, 2024•17 min•Ep. 132

Top Oscar Noms

ATC Ep.131 Top Oscar Noms Today’s episode is part two of a series as we go through all of the Oscar nominated films for Best Picture. 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...

Mar 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 131

Bottom 5 Oscar Noms

ATC Ep.130 Bottom 5 Oscar Noms Today’s episode is part one of a series as we go through all of the Oscar nominated films for Best Picture. 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...

Mar 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 130

Worship & The Feminized Church?

ATC Ep.129 Worship & The Feminized Church? On today’s episode we discuss the selection of music in worship and the feminization of the church. 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...

Feb 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 129

He Gets Us?

ATC Ep.128 He Gets Us? On today’s episode we discuss the Super Bowl ad from the He Get Us campaign. 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...

Feb 14, 2024•15 min•Ep. 128

Begg And A Question

ATC Ep.127 Begg And A Question On today’s episode we discuss the fallout from Alistair Begg suggesting that Christians should attend a transgender wedding. 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...

Feb 08, 2024•31 min•Ep. 127

Hello Barbie, Let’s Get Snubbed

ATC Ep.126 Hello Barbie, Let’s Get Snubbed On today’s episode we discuss whether or not Barbie was snubbed at the Oscars. 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...

Jan 31, 2024•12 min•Ep. 126

Diverse Remakes

ATC Ep.125 Diverse Remakes On today’s episode we discuss a new reimagined Wizard of Oz and It’s A Wonderful Life. 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

Jan 24, 2024•9 min•Ep. 125

Christian Reacher Might Be A Reach

ATC Ep.124 Christian Reacher Might Be A Reach On today’s episode we look at a statement from Alan Ritchson and ponder whether or not Christians can be actors. 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...

Jan 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 124

Star Wars Activist Accidental Director

ATC Ep.123 Star Wars Activist Accidental Director On today’s episode we discuss the fallout from the naming of the latest Star Wars director. Questions, and comments director suggestions 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...

Jan 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 123

Santa And Divine Attributes

ATC Ep.122 Santa And Divine Attributes On today’s episode we tackle another theological argument against Santa Claus. 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...

Dec 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 122

Should Christians Celebrate With Santa?

ATC Ep.121 Should Christians Celebrate With Santa? On today’s episode we discuss whether it’s naughty or nice to celebrate Christmas with Santa. 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...

Nov 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 121

Palestine & Pop Culture

ATC Ep.120 Palestine & Pop Culture On today’s episode we discuss the role pop culture plays in picking sides in the Israeli, Palestinian conflict. Questions, and comments 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...

Nov 15, 2023•14 min•Ep. 120

The Last Acceptable Racism

ATC Ep.119 The Last Acceptable Racism On today’s episode we discuss the consequences of the last acceptable form of racism. Questions, and comments 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...

Nov 08, 2023•21 min•Ep. 119

John Oliver + Homeschooling

ATC Ep.118 John Oliver + Homeschooling On today’s episode John Oliver takes on homeschooling and we take on John Oliver. PARENTAL ADVISORY - EXPLICIT CONTENT Questions, and comments can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Nov 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 118

Should Christians Watch Horror? Part 2

ATC Ep.117 Should Christians Watch Horror? Part 2 On today’s episode we continue our discussion on whether or not Christians should watch horror films and address the underlining biblical principle. Questions, comments and horror recommendations can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 25, 2023•21 min•Ep. 117

Should Christians Watch Horror? Part 1

ATC Ep.116 Should Christians Watch Horror? Part 1 On today’s episode we discuss whether or not Christians should watch horror films. Questions, comments and horror recommendations can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured...

Oct 18, 2023•13 min•Ep. 116

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