Sinopsis
An Episcopal Priest, a Baptist Deacon, and a Filmmaker started a podcast... hang on, cause it's gonna get deep, a little odd, and a whole lotta nerdy. Join Father Chuck, Matt, and JP, as they embark on an epic journey through pop culture and discuss movies, comic books, video games, and theology.
Episodios
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Episode 140: VSCO Boys
23/10/2019 Duración: 01h23minTHIS WEEK... Well, we were going to talk about the very broad and not at all controversial philosophical topic of "TRUTH" but instead we recorded an entire episode where JP expresses his love for the Kevin Williamson filmography, Father Chuck goes toe-to-toe with Martin Scorsese on defining cinema, and Matt tells it like it is about Hobbes & Shaw: A Fast and the Furious Story. We also talk about Father Chuck's recent pilgrimage to Disney's Galaxy's Edge, VSCO girls, and make some White Claw jokes. Pretty basic stuff here, folks. We know, you missed us. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 139: Monuments & Chill
11/09/2019 Duración: 01h17minIn case you haven't heard, your moderator JP is a young, single fella living as a bachelor in rural Oklahoma and has decided to give the Online Dating Scene a try. In this episode the Masters of Divinity talk about dating apps, their first dates with their spouses, and their collective thoughts on dating and relationships in general (and Josh Harris is only mentioned once, amazingly). In addition there's also some fun talk about podcasting and YouTubing. We're still working out a solid release schedule. We apologize for the inconsistency, but the three of are approaching different stages in our lives and it's proven to be a little difficult to keep up with the podcast while navigating transitional periods, but we promise we'll keep producing episodes as often as we can, so thanks for hanging tight with us and listening! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social m
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Episode 138: The Dream of the 90s are Alive in Country Music
21/08/2019 Duración: 01h11minTHIS WEEK... Father Chuck and Matt are together recording and I think this is some kind of riff episode? They start talking about country music, then 90s philosophies and trends, then a lot of talk about post-modernism, malls, mall culture, the GAP gets some lip service and uh, y'know what, JP wasn't present during the recording so the very concept of moderating a discussion is played with pretty fast and loose, BUT HEY! It's still a fun time! Matt goes into depth about why he loves country music, Father Chuck finds layers of meaning in 90s mall culture, and it's just a MoD free-for-all. A MoD-off if you will. Press play and don't look back! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message:
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Episode 137: Once Upon A Fixed Point in Time
13/08/2019 Duración: 01h17minQuentin Tarantino's latest flick plays it fast and loose with history, and this inspires some discussion on revisionism and nostalgia for JP and Father Chuck. In Once Upon A Time...in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino's latest film explores 1968 Los Angeles and addresses an historical event that impacted the history of cinema, pop culture, and the counter culture. This got JP and Father Chuck thinking about our culture's obsession with nostalgia and how its manifested in our entertainment, as well as our own feelings towards our desires to change the past. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 136: Bat-Riff
30/07/2019 Duración: 01h13minThe Masters of Divinity return to celebrate Batman's 80th anniversary. For better or worse, Batman is a staple in American pop-culture, and has been for nearly 8 decades. The center of countless movies, TV shows, videogames, the DC comics character has stood the test of time. So, of course, The Masters of Divinity wanted take some time to talk about Batman, their favorite Batman films, and comment on the lasting legacy of the character. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 135: "Alan!"
26/06/2019 Duración: 01h09minJP and Father Chuck are freed from the shackles of a long and perilous Music Mayhem. So what do the Masters of Divinity talk about now?" One word: Alan! Listen folks, Music Mayhem was really hard and we just wanted to cut loose, let our hair down and talk about things like Steven Spielberg, James Cameron and our visions for the perfect Jurassic Park sequel. In other words, it's a JP and Father Chuck riff-sesh! So, look, crack open a La Croix and let the sound of our voices wash over you as we talk A LOT about what's on our minds. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 134: The Wheel of Mayhem -- A Beautiful Lie by Thirty Seconds to Mars
18/06/2019 Duración: 01h25minIn the final installment of this year's Music Mayhem, the crew let's fate decide on which album they'll be listening to. We wanted to end Music Mayhem with something out of the ordinary, so we came up with the Wheel of Mayhem. It's a very basic spin-wheel/wheel of fortune contest. Each of us chose two albums, one good album, one bad album, we threw the titles up on the wheel, and we gave it a spin. We want to shroud the episode in as much mystery as possible, so if you want to know what we end up listening to, you'll just have to press play! We hope everyone enjoyed this year's epic edition of Music Mayhem. We all had a blast and hope that next year will be even bigger, bolder, and mayhemm-y. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Cha
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Episode 133: Music Mayhem -- Father Chuck Listens to Celebrity by NSYNC
11/06/2019 Duración: 01h01minMusic Mayhem is on its way out this year, so why not subject Father Chuck to NSYNC one last time? This week, while Moderator JP is out for the week, Matt and Father Chuck dive deep into NSYNC's very last album: Celebrity. Celebrity was a vastly different album that was created by the vocal group, as it featured songs produced and written by actual members of the group, as opposed to being mass produced like previous entries. Matt felt this would be an important distinction for NSYNC, and thought it deserved Father Chuck's attention. Will this album change Father Chuck's mind on the popular boy band? Listen to find out! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mast
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Episode 132: Music Mayhem -- Definitely Maybe by Oasis
04/06/2019 Duración: 01h23minThe best thing about Music Mayhem is discovering new music that somehow eluded you your whole life. So far on Music Mayhem, when our podcasters select an album, it's an album that they normally have a personal connection with. Some of these albums we grew up with, some we discovered for the first time recently and HAVE to share with the world what we think about it, but this time around, for his episode, Moderator JP wanted to select an album he'd never heard before, from a band he'd never been a fan of. And that's how we ended up listening to Definitely Maybe, the debut album of britpop legends Oasis. JP only had a few short weeks to not just listen to and deeply analyze the album, but to also become somewhat of an Oasis pro, since the group as a whole is not terribly familiar with the band. So we hope you enjoy this episode, as we all try our best to appreciate and take a close examination of what's considered to be one of the greatest British rock albums of all time, and we hope you'll take the journey
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Episode 131: Music Mayhem -- Audioslave by Audioslave
28/05/2019 Duración: 01h21minIn 2002, two of the most successful and distinct bands came together to form one of the best rock bands of the 2000s. JP, Matt and Amy are here to talk about it. Last week, Amy selected Audioslave's self-titled debut album for Music Mayhem. Audioslave has the distinction of being one of the few supergroups to find massive success with audiences, combining the talents of Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden. Those these bands are drastically distinct in sound, their formation created and unmistakably awesome sound reminiscent of the traditional classic rock of the 70s, being compared to such groups as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. It's difficult to talk about Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell without acknowledging the darker aspects of his work, as well as his tragic death. As a result the episode gets a little heavy, bringing up topics of depression and suicide, and how we deal with it using music and art. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to s
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Episode 130: Music Mayhem -- No Strings Attached by *NSYNC
22/05/2019 Duración: 01h36minWay back in the late '90s, boy bands were all the rage. Countless indistinguishable boy pop groups sprung up throughout the music industry attempting to cash in on the fad. But there was only one group that would stand out by trying to strike out on their own terms... This week, Matt selected *NSYNC's second studio album, "No Strings Attached" for this year's edition of Music Mayhem. The reaction to the announcement was...mixed. Matt and JP were delighted, of course, but Father Chuck...? Well, you watched his reaction videos, didn't you? The gang is also once again joined by our newest addition to the Master of Divinity family, Amy. With a background in music, a freelance performer, and someone who grew up with an obsessed *NSYNC fan for a sister, Amy has a unique perspective on the massively popular boy band. So, how does the album hold up? Is there a deep meaning to the lyrics? Is it a well-crafted piece of music from a group of talented vocal artists, or a product mass-produced by a hit factory (based
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Episode 129: Music Mayhem: Hello Nasty by The Beastie Boys
14/05/2019 Duración: 01h45minIn 1998, The Beastie Boys released their fifth album, "Hello Nasty" and it was unlike any album they had ever released. "Hello Nasty" was released during pretty formative years for both JP and Father Chuck, and as a result, the music videos, the hit singles, and the deep cuts inspired them deeply, not just upon release, but in later years as well. The album is as irreverent, erratic, and as dense as any other Beastie Boys album, but the injection of spiritual, social and political consciousness takes the album to a completely different level. Matt, unfortunately, couldn't make it, but stay to the end for his announcement of next week's album! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message:
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Episode 128: Avengers: Endgame
08/05/2019 Duración: 01h28minAfter a decade of movies, what Marvel has deemed "The Infinity Saga" has come to an end with Avengers: Endgame. And we saw it. And we have thoughts. Last week we talked about the decade of Marvel movies. This week, we discuss the movie that rounds out the entire franchise, Avengers: Endgame. The movie has garnered over a billion dollars at the box office, and is proving to be a hit with critics and audiences. So, what did The Masters of Divinity think? We discuss the film's most emotional moments, our favorite performances, and whether or not the movie stuck the landing and paid off 10 years and 22 movies. Listen to the episode, and let us know what you thought of the movie! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX6
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Episode 127: Marvel Mayhem
30/04/2019 Duración: 01h19minTHIS WEEK... We're in the endgame. The gang reflects on ten years of Marvel movies, pick their favorite entries, and discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 126: Resurrection Countdown
23/04/2019 Duración: 01h26minTHIS WEEK... JP, Father Chuck and Matt discuss what the resurrection means to them, the very concept of resurrection, and their favorite resurrections from various films, tv shows, comics and books. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 125: Ye'vangelicals
17/04/2019 Duración: 01h10minThis week, with Father Chuck in the moderator's seat, it's all about God & Gucci, as MoD talks about super fresh ye'vangelicals. You've heard us talk about Hypepriests in the past. Well, to this day we're still pretty fascinated by this new blend of Millennial trends and evangelicalism taking the younger circles of places like New York and LA by storm. Usual moderator JP is considered to be within the target demographic of these types of churches, and Father Chuck grills JP on his thoughts on the new wave of ferociously fab evangelicalism, and whether or not he would join one of their churches. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/messag
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Episode 124: Who Do Stories Belong To?
09/04/2019 Duración: 01h08minWe're back! In this episode, The Masters of Divinity are joined by Michael, a long-time listener of the podcast who also happens to be MoD contributor Father Fun's better half. Michael joins our trio of Masters to discuss the topic of just who exactly stories belong to. Is it the author? The audience? The corporate pigs responsible for the degradation of culture for the sake of exponential financial growth? There is also a lot of discussion on the post-structuralist philosophy of Death of the Author, and how that could apply to scripture, the kind of stuff they talk about in Sunday School, really. And while we're on the subject of Death of the Author, our lawyers have advised us to make it known that we do not support the murder or maiming of any author. Well, maybe Orson Scott Card. Or that guy who created Dilbert. Remember Dilbert? Enjoy the episode! Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/Mas
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Episode 123: "My Name...is Neil!" — A Discussion About The Matrix
27/03/2019 Duración: 01h01minJP and Father Chuck reflect on the groundbreaking sci-fi action film that completely changed the landscape of cinema. It's been 20 years, does it still hold up? Of course it holds up, THE MATRIX rules! JP and Chuck talk about what it was like during peak THE MATRIX hype back in 1999, and the experience of watching it for the first time on the big screen back then as a young moviegoer. They also do their best to parse out the layers of meta-narrative that completely encompass the film, something that film critics, philosophers and countless other academics, scientists and engineers have been trying to accomplish for years. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/
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Episode 122: Hoverboards All The Way Down
20/03/2019 Duración: 01h14minTHIS WEEK... JP, Matt and Father Chuck discuss THE FUTURE. Did you ever think about what the future would be like when you were a kid? Did you fantasize about hoverboards and flying DeLoreans, or were you too preoccupied with the thousands of supermodels and/or athletes you'd be dating? How do you feel about the future now that you're a bit older and a bit wiser? These are the questions we ask on this week's episode, and while we talk a lot about our collective fascination with technology, we certainly don't leave out our general outlook on the whole of humanity. As you do. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitter.com/mastersdivinity www.facebook.com/mastersofdivinity Subscribe to our YouTube Channel bit.ly/2HdvX65 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/masters-of-divinity/message
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Episode 121: The Marvelous Mrs. Marvel
12/03/2019 Duración: 01h13minMuch like BLACK PANTHER and THOR: RAGNAROK, CAPTAIN MARVEL is presented as another milestone in Marvel Studios' ouvre, this time for centering a female lead (their first one in the studios' 10 year existence). BLACK PANTHER was met with astounding success, both with audiences and critically, earning itself a Best Picture nomination at the 91st Academy Awards, a milestone for a superhero film that featured an all-black cast and made by a mostly black crew. THOR: RAGNAROK wasn't nominated for Best Picture, but it was met with a ton of acclaim and is considered a favorite amongst Marvel fans, and was considered a milestone for being directed by Taika Waititi, a New Zealander of native descent. So, does CAPTAIN MARVEL live up to its milestone status? Matt and JP have some thoughts. Check out our site: www.themastersofdivinity.wordpress.com If you'd like to support the show, become a patron by visit our patreon! www.patreon.com/MastersOfDivinity Follow us on social media: instagram.com/mastersofdivinity twitte