Latifah Alattas takes us behind the scenes of her latest album DIVORCE. How does one chronicle the ending of a marriage? What's important in recovery? And exactly how many parallel universes are there? All this and more on the latest episode!
Who gets to call themselves 'woke'? What does it mean to be awake to the realities of our world? Author and leadership expert Natasha Robinson joins us as we explore what consciousness looks like today. Her new book is a leadership book like no other.
Historian and horror scholar Scott Poole returns to the podcast just in time for Halloween. His new book explores how the Great War provided the language for horror cinema and literature. Why is horror such an important language for our culture today?
Many of many talents Henry Lien joins us to unravel the mysteries of wu liu - a martial art performed on ice skates. We talk everything from foot-binding to mean girls to girl power!
What unique challenges do minority persons experience when they live and work in majority culture? Author and leadership coach Adrian Pei teaches us how to see the pain of minority persons and engage the past in ways that are redemptive rather than shame-inducing.
Matt's latest book is a YA fantasy novel. Welcome to the Sunlit Lands, where you can have your heart's desire... for a price. We dive into how he created the world, and why fantasy is such a good space to explore issues of power and privilege.
What is the Fascinating Podcast? The StoryMen is no more. We're now the Fascinating Podcast. And welcome our new co-host, author Kathy Khang! Since Kathy's new book, RAISE YOUR VOICE, just came out, she starts out in the hot seat! So pull up a chair. We're just getting started!
Allison Fallon returns to the StoryMen. Since she was last with us, her life has been turned upside down. She shares the journey from her new book, Indestructible. We explore trauma, how we recover and the healing power of writing your story.
How do you talk to people about Jesus? Evangelism is one of those topics Christians know they should care about, but often avoid. Matt's new book makes this scary topic approachable and fun... and of course we get the whole scoop!
With the Board Game renaissance well under way, the StoryMen bring on author Justin Lee. We explore our histories with board games and count down some of our current favorites. Listen in and let us know what you're playing!
The StoryMen catch up on the stories of the week and PPOW, then offer up one of our all-time most popular episodes: we talk with Dr. Peter Enns about how to read the Bible - and what to do when the Bible behaves badly!
What is white fragility? Austin Channing Brown joins us to explore this necessary but misunderstood term. Why do conversations about race so easily default to concern for the feelings of white persons? How can we spot the signs of white fragility? How can we keep conversations centered on the experiences of persons of color?
Has the way you read the Bible changed over your lifetime? We dive into how we read the Bible then and now. PLUS what we thought of INFINITY WAR (lots of spoilers, but not until the end)!
With Infinity War opening last weekend, the Summer movie season has officially kicked off. The StoryMen turn their annual Summer Movie Preview into a game: can we predict the three biggest box-office winners (after Infinity War)? Can we predict the biggest bust? And what should the loser have to do? YOU decide. PLUS: we have some summer writing goals as well, so we talk about how to find our writing discipline and rhythm.
Alan Noble joins the StoryMen to imagine how the Church can be truly disruptive. Too often, we merely imitate culture in ways more subtle than we realize. What practices mark us as Christian in ways that are truly distinctive and beautiful?
Weber Shandwick executive Jennifer Cho joins us to talk about what happens when it's time to change jobs... or even careers. How do you know when it's time to go? What are best practices for making a pivot?
Enneagram expert Suzanne Stabile joins us to explain the ins and outs of this ancient spiritual formation tool. We do a deep dive on what makes a Nine and how they relate with the world. Plus, the results of Bracketology 2018!
In the wake of the 2016 election, the state of Evangelicalism is under debate. A new book wonders whether Evangelicalism is worth fighting for. Professor and contributor Karen Swallow Prior returns to the show to talk about why she's still Evangelical - and what the future of the movement could look like. Plus, a game you won't see coming.
It's that time of year again! Find out who made it to the StoryMen final game in our annual pop culture bracket. Then, YOU get to pick the winner!
America's prison system is deeply broken. Can the Church be a voice of hope and healing? Dominique Gilliard offers a powerful vision of restorative justice that seeks to heal the wrongs our prison industrial complex has inflicted on our culture.
How does a Christian conduct business in a way that's biblically faithful? After all, Jesus never had a 401k. Moses didn't have a search committee. Professor Alec Hill joins us to explore how we find ethics in Scripture... and bring them into the modern business world.
Writing and publishing guru Jane Friedman joins us to talk about the business side of writing. Plus, what do you do when you hate your book cover?
Scholar and theologian Elaine Storkey joins the StoryMen to summarize her answer to the question, "Why are humans so violent towards women?" Based on a lifetime of research and exploration, Dr. Storkey has a powerful vision for how the Church can be an agent of healing.
Dancer Aesha Ash invites the StoryMen into the world of the Swan Dreams project. How is she using the beauty of dance to bring hope, smash stereotypes and inspire kids of all colors and backgrounds?
Star Wars artist John DiBiase joins us to talk about the art of a galaxy far, far away. Plus, a deep dive into Christian music and a surprise hijacking.
Film Critic Josh Larsen joins the StoryMen to explore how we read movies as persons of faith. What's the difference between having a conversation with a film and colonizing it? How do films express deep human longing?
Writer and podcastor Mur Lafferty joins us to talk about what it looks like to be a professional writer. We then dive into the process of creating her newest novel, Six Wakes, a locked-room murder mystery in space... with CLONES! Plus, a shocking PPOW that will go down in StoryMen history!
The StoryMen tackle The Last Jedi with the help of Rabbi Eliyahu Fink. We're just as divided as the rest of fandom, but that doesn't stop us from wrestling with what the film has to say about that old time religion.
It's the StoryMen Season 8 finale! We go out with a bang, welcoming author Sarah Shin to discuss why being "colorblind" just isn't good enough. We do a deep-dive into what it looks like to seek out cross-cultural friendships without being "that person" who offends and wounds when we're trying to heal.
In our penultimate episode of Season 8, we review our favorite Books, TV shows and Films of 2017.
