Fantasy Football: The Fantasy Relationship Dynamics in Ted Lasso
Mia Burke explores the Ted Lasso series as a “fantasy” of what relationships could look like if marked by grace, forgiveness, + genuine care. It challenges us to consider how these idealized dynamics contrast with reality— + invites us to live out Christ-like love in our own relationships.
Red Pilled: Looking for Reality in The Matrix
Mia Burke + Kevin Lucas use The Matrix + The Terminator franchises to explore the idea that reality may not be what it appears, drawing parallels between “waking up” in the films + spiritual awakening in the Christian life- ultimately pointing to Scripture as the true foundation for understanding reality, freedom, + truth in a world filled with deception.
The Bachelorette and Our Complicated Relationship with the Truth
Keegan Drummond uses reality TV—especially The Bachelorette series—to explore our cultural tendency to accept half-truths because the full truth feels overwhelming or inconvenient. His article ultimately challenges us to examine how both media + our own habits can shape a distorted relationship with truth.
No Fear In Love: Healing Trauma in All Creatures Great and Small
Writer Bonnie Schultz uses the series, All Creatures Great and Small, to explore how unresolved trauma surfaces in everyday moments + shapes our reactions in ways we may not understand. Tristan’s story reveals that healing comes through love, empathy, + bringing hidden wounds into the light—mirroring how God heals our hearts.
Extracting Theology and Reality in Inception
In the podcast episode, Clay Carson, Kyle Revette, and Mia Burke explore Inception as a lens for understanding how easily reality can be shaped by perception, emotion, + belief. It challenges us to consider whether we are grounding our understanding of reality in truth or constructing our own versions of it.
The Social Solution: Digital Aestheticism + The Social Dilemma
This lively and insightful look into the Netflix Docu-drama The Social Dilemma explores the darker side of social media, the ramifications and asking how our faith integrates with technology. The panel considers the movie in light of Pastor John Mark Comer's invitation to Digital Aestheticism as a practice and where boundaries can move social media from an addiction to a tool to be used for good.