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MediaScorch Network
by Jason Wiedel
MediaScorch Network podcasts dive deeply into the issues of faith and life./"Where Are We Going/" examines the direction and future of Christianity. Each show features interviews from various people who are in the middle of the changes which are sometimes exciting and sometimes controversial./"Film Matters/" examines a specific movie on each show. A rotating panel of contributors discuss the selected film and offer their thoughts in light of faith./"Innovations/" shows offer extended interviews with people who are doing interesting things in the world of ministry.
Episodes
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Science Mike - Finding God in the Waves
Jason Wiedel talks with Mike McHargue about his scientific approach to God and his new book Finding God in the Waves. Mike hosts the weekly podcast, Ask Science Mike. He is also a co-host of The Liturgists Podcast. His unique approach to spirituality has made Mike a respected voice in…
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Sermon on Racism
This is a recording of Jason Wiedel's sermon on racism from July 10, 2016. It was delivered to an all white congregation.
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Brian McLaren Extended Interview
Brian McLaren is an innovative and often controversial thinker in both Evangelical and Progressive Christianity. He has been called one of the "Most Influential Evangelicals in America," as well as a false teacher and a heretic. Brian has written over 20 books on a variety of topics. Brian...
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Anna Jane Joyner Extended Interview
Anna Jane Joyner is an environmental activist. Growing up in the mountains of North Carolina she became very concerned about mountaintop removal. Anna Jane also grew up in the evangelical, charismatic Christian world as the daughter of Pastor Rick Joyner of Morningstar Ministries. This has made…
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Film Matters - Christian Movies & God's Not Dead 2
Jason Wiedel, his wife Della, and Chis Williams discuss the recent God's Not Dead sequel as well as their impressions of faith films in general.
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Where Are We Going? 10 - Environmentalism!
Jason Wiedel talks about the environment with Brian McLaren, Dr. Leah Scade, Anna Jane Joyner, and Dustin White. BrianMcLaren.net Leah Schade Chalice Press EcoPreacher Dustin White OVEC Anna Jane Joyner @AnnaJaneJoyner
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Amena Brown Extended Interview
Amena Brown is a spoken word poet. During this interview Amena and Jason Wiedel talk about art in the church, performance vs ministry, and the expectations of Christian artists. Parts of this interview can also be heard on the "Art & Christianity" episode.
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Film Matters - Interview with Gareth Higgins
Normally we discuss a specific film on this podcast, but this time its an interview with Gareth Higgins. This is a fascinating discussion of film and faith, and the way movies shape the way we see the world. Check out GarethHiggins.net for more from our guest including his exciting work producing...
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Where Are We Going? 9 - Art & Christianity
Poet Amena Brown, activist/performers Jay Beck and Tevyn East, and founder of the Movies & Meaning festival Gareth Higgins talk about art and its relationship to Christianity. We talk about the artist's struggle to create within the church, the different forms art can take, and art's ability to...
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Innovations - Mitchell Jones Extended Interview
Mitchell Jones is a gay pastor who lives in Virginia. He tells his story in a new book called Coming Out: A Journey to Authenticity. This is an extended version of the interview included in the Gay & Christian Identity episode.
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Where Are We Going? 8 - The Struggle Between Gay & Christian Identities
This is one of the most contentious issues for many Christians today. This show features a variety of perspectives in an attempts to bring respect and civility to the discussion. Jason Wiedel talks with Rev Amy Piatt who has experienced protests due to her open and affirming position. Jason also...
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Where Are We Going? 7 - Thanksgiving
It is really easy to lose touch with being thankful in the middle of preparing for holidays. Rev Mark Sandlin of the Moonshine Jesus Show and Amy Morin, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, talk about what it means to cultivate gratefulness and reject selfishness. Mark SandlinAmy...
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Film Matters 4 - Ex Machina
Ex Machina is a fascinating film that examines ideas such as consciousness and humanity. Michael Hardin brings the philosophy and theology of mimetic theory to the discussion with Jason Wiedel. This conversation not only shines a light on the film, but also on some big ideas about society and...
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Where Are We Going? 6 - Mental Health & Christianity
It seems that most churches struggle with the way they should respond to issues of mental health. Is mental illness real? Is is physical? Is it spiritual? Is is something that people can overcome by simply choosing to get over it? Can we pray it away? In this episode Jason Wiedel talks with Rev....
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Innovations - Mike Finch Extended Interview
Jason Wiedel talks with Mike Finch about technology, generational change, the emergent movement, and much more. A portion of this converstion can be heard on the Social Media & Cultural Change episode. Now you can listen to the entire conversation.
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Where Are We Going? 5 - Social Media & Change
Social Media seems is a powerful influence on our culture. It is not only changing the way we communicate with friends, but the way we learn, the way we work, and the way our churches function. Jason Wiedel talks with Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of The Definate-ivish Guide to Using Social Media in…
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Film Matters Show 3 - The Last Temptation of Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ could easily be considered one of the most controversial films of all time. Christianity Today called it a "Tipping point in the American culture wars." Jason Wiedel and Chris Williams discuss Martin Scorsese's 1988 film looking at the ways it offends, inspires,...
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Where Are We Going? 4 - When Theology Changes
Our theology, our beliefs about God, are continually changing in big and small ways. In this episode Jason Wiedel talks to Christian Piatt, Brandan Robertson, and Rev. Jimmy Acree regarding the things we believe and the ways those beliefs are changing. Christians PiattBrandan RobertsonJimmy Acree...
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Innovations - Raborn Johnson Extended Interview
Raborn Johnson is a co-host of the Beyond the Box podcast as well as the creator of the Mundane Revolution. During this interview Raborn talks about his extensive project examining the death penalty in America. The stories and insights he reveals are both revealing and heart-wrenching. Parts of...
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Innovations - Outsiders Podcast Extended Interview
Hear the whole extended interview with Brad Gross and Scott Matkovich. This is a fascinating conversation about the state of Christianity. Parts of this interview were included in the "Talking About Jesus Outside the Church" episode.
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Where Are We Going? 3 - Talking About Jesus Without the Church
What does it mean to talk about Jesus with the structure of the institutional church? On this episode Jason Wiedel talks with Scott and Brad from the Outsiders Podcast, Jay McNeal, and Tony Kriz about the changing culture, new forms of church and what happens when we don't go to Sunday morning...
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Innovations - Micky ScottBey Jones Extended Interview
This is an extended version of the interview with Micky ScottBey Jones included in the "Racism & Christianity" episode. Now you can hear more of Micky's incredibly insightful thoughts on race, the church, and the things we can be doing to bring healing.
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Film Matters Show 2 - Star Wars
Star Wars has become a part of culture in a way that no other film franchise has. Whether or not you are a fan, you will appreciate the discussion of the philosophical and religious themes present in Star Wars. Dan Zehr and Cory Clubb from the Coffee with Kenobi podcast join Jason Wiedel for this...
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Where Are We Going? 2 - Racism & Christianity
Conversations about racism are very important in America right now. Sometimes it is very difficult to know how we, as Christians, should be talking about race. What should we be saying? What should we be doing? In this episode Jason Wiedel talks to Micky ScotBey Jones, Dr. William Barber, and…
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Innovations - Brain Zahnd Extended Interview
Do you want to hear more from Pastor Brian Zahnd? This is the extended version of the interview featured on the Peace & Nonviolence episode. Pastor Zahnd is amazingly insightful and extremely interesting.
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Where Are We Going? 1 - Peace & Nonviolence
Brian Zahnd, Benjamin L Cory, Raborn Johnson, Mike Martin, and John Dear discuss Christian nonviolence with Jason Wiedel. Being peacemakers in a world filled with conflict is very difficult. In this episode we discuss what Jesus' teaching and example reveal to us about nonviolence. We also talk...
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Film Matters Show 1 - Snowpiercer
The Discussion Panel consisting of Jason Wiedel, Kevin Miller, Chris Williams, and Terry Cranford-Smith discuss the film Snowpiercer. Snowpiercer was a very limited released in 2013. It is directed by Bong Joon-ho and stars Chris Evans, Kang-ho Song, and Tilda Swinton. This film carries an…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
MediaScorch Network podcasts dive deeply into the issues of faith and life./"Where Are We Going/" examines the direction and future of Christianity. Each show features interviews from various people who are in the middle of the changes which are sometimes exciting and sometimes controversial./"Film Matters/" examines a specific movie on each show. A rotating panel of contributors discuss the selected film and offer their thoughts in light of faith./"Innovations/" shows offer extended interviews with people who are doing interesting things in the world of ministry.
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Jason Wiedel
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MediaScorch Network podcasts dive deeply into the issues of faith and life./"Where Are We Going/" examines the direction and future of Christianity. Each show features interviews from various people who are in the middle of the changes which are sometimes exciting and sometimes controversial./"Film...
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