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Mystics & Mulder
by Mystics & Mulder
Mystics & Mulder is a podcast at the intersection of pop culture and faith by Sarah and Maeve. Music by Moshun.
Episodes
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Hozier
Long overdue, it’s our Theology of Hozier episode! Sarah and Maeve discuss our favorite forest creature’s discography, literary and musical themes, and music videos. We touch on how Hozier portrays death, despair, hope, radical joy, and more.
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Stranger Things and the Problem of Evil
Friends don't lie--they make podcasts! Sarah, Maeve, and special guest Kristen talk about the problem of evil and how it manifests in Netflix's Stranger Things. We cover all four seasons and get into supernatural vs. human evil, sacrifice in the show, Eleven's powers, and much more. Listen…
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Tarot
Mystics & Mulder cover a long-awaited topic: tarot decks and readings! Join Sarah, Maeve, and special guest Nicole as we dive into the history, spiritual and contemplative practices, and pop culture representations of tarot. Tags: tarot, tarot cards, tarot decks, tarot readings, spirituality,...
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Taize
We’re back! Grab your chocolate sticks and songbook, folks. Sarah and Maeve discuss our pilgrimages to Taizé, an ecumenical Christian community of music, prayer, and simple living in France. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or wherever you find podcasts!
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Disney Theology
It’s the happiest episode on earth! Tune in for Disney Theology as we discuss Lilo & Stitch, The Princess and the Frog, and Mulan.
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Sacred Friendship
What if the real treasure at the end was the friends we made along the way? We discuss representations of sacred friendship and relationship anarchy with BFFs Caroline and Elizabeth, writers for the blog @talesfromthehart. Favorite friendships in literature and pop culture? Booksmart, Ruth and...
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Hadestown
All aboard! We're going way down to Hadestown and discussing the musical’s big emotions, casting choices, and theology with special guest and theatre extraordinaire Sophie. Yes, we do now own the rights to Hadestown 2, a musical set in Eurydice and Persephone’s anti-capitalist speakeasy starring...
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Music & Theology of Johnny Flynn
Are you there, Johnny? It's us, Sarah and Maeve. We discuss the music and theology of actor, musician, singer-songwriter, and potential Dumpster-diver Johnny Flynn.
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Sister Act & Church Music
Brace yourself, sisters! Sarah and Maeve chat about Sister Act with our dear friend, talented musician, and PK, Clara! Topics include hymnal adaptations, ministry revitalization, appropriation, and denominational differences in music and worship. Come for Whoopi, stay for the early 2000s…
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Sacred Reading w. Vanessa Zoltan: Praying With Jane Eyre
Sarah and Maeve chat with Vanessa Zoltan, chaplain, author of the new book "Praying With Jane Eyre," and host of the podcasts "Harry Potter and the Sacred Text," "Hot & Bothered," and "The Real Question!" We discuss sacred reading, literature, and our favorite novel, "Jane Eyre." Digressions...
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Godspell
Your favorite Presbyterians and our favorite Catholic (Brody!) reunite to chat about Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell in this two-parter! In this episode, we focus on Godspell. Go to the previous episode for our Jesus Christ Superstar musings. Cw: racism, police/military violence, death, clowns
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Your favorite Presbyterians and our favorite Catholic (Brody!) reunite to chat about Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell in this two-parter! This episode focuses mostly on Jesus Christ Superstar. Go to the next episode to listen to our Godspell musings. Cw: clowns, racism, police/military…
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Lent and Fasting
It’s Lent season! Sarah, Maeve, and special guest Haley discuss the history and theology of Lent, contemporary spiritual discipleship and fasting, and our own Lenten journeys. CW: disordered eating and eating disorders, diet culture, fasting, food
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Tech Sabbath
Sarah and Maeve talk about sabbaths, rest, and taking a break from screens and media. Tangents include driving through school zones and that rainbow parachute from second grade.
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Werewolves and Vampires
Happy Halloween! In this silly, spooky episode, Sarah and Maeve discuss their favorite supernaturals: werewolves and vampires. Ft. Penny Dreadful, Teen Wolf, Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, Interview with the Vampire, Moonlight, What We Do In The Shadows, Parasol Protectorate, Jane Eyre…
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Christianity & Prison Abolition w. Abolition Apostles
Sarah and Maeve interview Abolition Apostles leaders Sarah Pritchard and David Brazil about faith-based prison ministry and abolition and media representations of the prison and criminal justice systems. Ft. a very cute baby. CW: incarceration, abuse, assault
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Purity Culture
Sarah, Maeve, and Brent talk purity culture: sex, drugs, Twilight, and Jerry Falwell. CW: drugs, addiction, prison, sex, queerphobia, abuse, trauma, food, fatphobia
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Myths & Legends
We bring you a legendary episode of Mystics & Mulder! Your hosts and special guest Carlina discuss Orpheus and Eurydice, The Cannibal of Qemer, and The Táin's Queen Medb and Cú Chulainn. Ft. Woodchuck Todd, Maneater by Hall & Oates, and tears courtesy of Hadestown.
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Fanfiction
Yes, it’s our longest episode to date, and, no, we’re not sorry. Sarah, Maeve, Grace, and Will discuss the joy and complexity of fanfiction as a medium of representation and creativity. This episode is for novices and aFICionados alike.
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The Good Place
Welcome! Everything is fine. Sarah, Maeve, and special guest Bethany discuss the philosophy and theology of The Good Place and how the beloved show breaks down impact vs. intent, promotes community care and collective goodness, and critiques social inaction.
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Black Theologians & Theologians of Color
In honor of Black Lives Matter, Sarah, Maeve, and a few friends in ministry discuss the prolific works of Black theologians, including William Barber, James Cone, Katie Geneva Cannon, and Emilie Townes, and theologians of color regarding their impact on our personal theologies. Check out and…
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Dungeons & Dragons
Roll for initiative! Joined by our very own DM, Liv, Sarah and Maeve get into the power of community, world-building, faith/fate, and storytelling for players of Dungeons & Dragons.
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Let’s Talk About Death, Baby!
Sarah and Maeve get into a topic that most people don’t really like talking about: death! From attitudes towards death and dying in medieval Iberia to Caitlin Doughty’s “Ask a Mortician,” we discuss physical representations of death and Death, Western cultural and religious taboos and traditions,...
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Psychics, Seances, Spiritualism, & Mediums
Ahoy, ahoy! It's a psychic's life for us here at Mystics & Mulder. Sarah and Maeve discuss all things related to psychics and mediums in this episode, including fortune telling, palm reading, and the history of seances and spiritualism. We get into how cultural anxieties, social movements, gender...
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Ghost Hunting, Paranormal Entertainment, & Dark Tourism
Join us on a mystical renaissance as we investigate ghost hunting, paranormal entertainment, and dark tourism. Why are we drawn to ghosts and connecting with the afterlife? Sarah and Maeve analyze how these industries may intersect with gender, class, and cultural anxieties. We feature Ghost...
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Sisters & Nuns in Popular Culture
Welcome to Episode 2 of Mystics & Mulder! Listen to your two favorite Presbyterians and *our* favorite token Catholic as we discuss representations of nuns in popular culture (American Horror Story, Derry Girls, The Sound of Music, Sister Act, Call the Midwife) along with the work of actual…
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The X-Files: The One That Started It All
Coming to an astral projection near you: it's Mystics & Mulder! Welcome to the first episode of the podcast. Co-hosts Sarah and Maeve discuss faith, belief, trust, religion, and otherness in The X-Files, the show that started it all for us. It's time to get Spooky (and Scully!). Email us at...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mystics & Mulder is a podcast at the intersection of pop culture and faith by Sarah and Maeve. Music by Moshun.
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Mystics & Mulder is a podcast at the intersection of pop culture and faith by Sarah and Maeve. Music by Moshun.
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