Best Rom-Coms and Romantic Movies: Episode 889
Episode description
Our favorite romantic films, plus the history of St. Valentine and Valentine’s Day, and attending the wedding of someone you used to date.
Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta
Roundtable: Best Movies for Valentine’s Day
Do you have a go-to film for Valentine’s Day? Do you prefer a rom-com or an epic romance or period drama? To help you celebrate February 14th, our panelists duke it out over the all-time best movies about love and romance. Listen in to see if your favorite makes the list and hear our opinions on what makes for a great love-centric storyline.
Culture: Will the Real St. Valentine Please Stand Up?
Where did the Valentine’s Day traditions of flowers, romantic cards and heart-shaped candies come from? It started with St. Valentine, a real person with a fascinating story. To help separate truth from legend, historian Bill Petro shares facts, fiction and legacy around the Roman priest and the holiday that shares his name.
Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity
Inbox: Attending the Wedding of Someone You Dated
What if you’re invited to the wedding of someone you used to have feelings for? What if it was someone you actually dated? A counselor offers advice.