The Brothers Zahl

The brothers reconvene for a special one-off on the merriest day of them all. Look for Season 3 in the new year. Recommended and referenced resources include: Poetry: "The First Coming" (https://mbird.com/literature/first-coming-by-madeleine-lengle/) by Madeleine L'Engle, "Journey of the Magi" (https://mbird.com/poetry/epiphanyupdate/) by T.S. Eliot, "For the Time Being" (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Being-Christmas-Oratorio-Critical/dp/0691158274?crid=T9QMDHLPQRC&keywords=for+the+time+being+auden+jacobs&qid=1702927579&sprefix=for+the+time+being+auden+jacobs%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=themockblog-20&linkId=8c1834cc96e34723b0d8ef076ff63d91&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by W.H. Auden, "Descending Theology: The Nativity" (https://mbird.com/poetry/descending-theology-the-nativity-mary-karr/) by Mary Karr Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Children of Men, 8-Bit Christmas, The Holdovers, Midnight Clear (but also Joyeux Noel, some details of which John mixes into his description) Television: Call the Midwife Christmas Special, "How We Used Christmas Lights to Fight a War" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fi83BHQsMA) TED Talk by Jose Miguel Sokoloff, "Christmas Story" The Andy Griffith Show (S1:E11) Artwork: "Winter Landscape" (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caspar_David_Friedrich_-_Winter_Landscape_-_WGA8243.jpg) by Caspar David Friedrich Books: The Haunted Man (https://amzn.to/41A8h2c) by Charles Dickens, Martin Luther's Christmas Book (https://amzn.to/478lAI0) Music: The Animals Christmas by Jimmy Webb Songs: “Jesus Christ” by Big Star, “Christmas Was Better in the 80s” by The Futureheads, “Sock it to Me Santa” by Bob Seger & the Heard, “Christmastime Is Here Again” by The Flirtations, “Let’s Get It Together this Christmas” by the Harvey Averne Band, “Always in a Manger” by Paul Westerberg, “O Holy Night” by Duvall, “Silent Night” by Richard Hawley, “Thankful Heart” from A Muppet Christmas Carol, “Santa Claus Is Coming” by The Harmony Grits, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Annie Lennox, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “Once in Royal David City Bells” by Sufjan Stevens, “What Child Is This?” by Carrie Underwood, “The Decree” by Art Garfunkel, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Bob Dylan

The long-awaited second season kicks off with an extended episode about the Good Shepherd himself, Jesus of Nazareth. Recommended and referenced resources include: Quotations: from Charles Dickens' The Life of Our Lord (http://www.ourfavouritebooks.co.uk/downloadindiv/dickens/The%20Life%20of%20Our%20Lord.pdf), JD Salinger's Franny and Zooey (https://mbird.com/literature/even-more-from-franny-and-zooey-jesus/), an interview with Zadie Smith (https://mbird.com/literature/the-hardest-thing-for-anyone/), and WH Auden in The Chimera (https://mbird.com/religion/jesus-fulfilled-none-of-w-h-audens-dreams/) Books and Literature: The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary (https://amzn.to/3nQB9Qo) by David F. Ford, “The Gardener” (https://greatwar.nl/books/gardener/gardener.html) by Rudyard Kipling, War and Peace (https://amzn.to/3uy1l6d) by Leo Tolstoy, The Crucifixion (https://amzn.to/3Rh3g95) by Fleming Rutledge, Dominion (https://amzn.to/3uvwZl1) by Tom Holland, Kingdom Grace Judgment (https://amzn.to/3NPsoRo) by Robert Farrar Capon, Unapologetic (https://amzn.to/3amJ1pS) by Francis Spufford, “The Dog in the Red Bandana” (https://mbird.com/literature/the-dog-in-the-red-bandana-ray-bradbury/) by Ray Bradbury, and “Inscription Under a Roadside Crucifix” (https://www.consolatio.com/2005/02/written_beneath.html) by Victor Hugo Movies: The Gospel According to St Matthew (1964), Pier Pasolini dir. Artwork: Duccio's Maesta (https://www.wga.hu/html_m/d/duccio/maesta/index.html) Songs: “I Love You (Bollydub)” by Razor n Tape, “Gospel Rappin” by New Testament Youth Group, “Jesus is Waiting” by Al Green, “Look at What the Light Did Now” by Flo Morrissey and Matthew E White, "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars, “Simon Peter” by Sphinx, “Wonderful Savior” by Mavis Staples, “O Sacred Head Sore Wounded", “They Hung Him on the Cross”, “Crazy Boy Master” by JAZ & Bertie, “Resurrection Shuffle” by Tom Jones, “Jesus Is Here Today” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “Jesus” by The Velvet Underground, “Way Out Jesus” by Sammy Johns, “When He Was No One” by Swamp Dogg, “I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)” by Glen Campbell, “He’s Alive” by Dolly Parton Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZEDD3kbdFeuBjrMIhWi1V?si=058bfc64dedc426d) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

What are we doing when we pray? In the second episode of the second season, John, David, and Simeon venture a few theories (and a bunch of stories). Referenced and recommended resources include: Quotations: Frank Lake's Clinical Theology (https://mbird.com/psychology/frank-lake-and-the-paradox-of-prayer/), The Long Text of Julian of Norwich (Chapter 43), "Eleven Addresses to the Lord" by John Berryman (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48948/eleven-addresses-to-the-lord) Books and Literature: Help Thanks Wow (https://amzn.to/3AwCh3m) by Anne Lamott, The Lord's Prayer (https://amzn.to/3yOlYxH) by Wesley Hill, Lit (https://amzn.to/3am2Ai1) by Mary Karr, Augustine's Confessions (https://amzn.to/3P76Gt6), Showings (https://amzn.to/3PfXKSt) by Julian of Norwich, The Collects of Thomas Cranmer (https://amzn.to/3OSEc6O) by Paul Zahl and Frederick Barbee, "Collect for the Fourth Sunday After Easter" (https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/book-common-prayer/collects-epistles-and-gospels-38), "For the Time Being" (https://amzn.to/3OKfHsl) by WH Auden Movies: The Apostle _(1997), _Little Boy (2015) Artwork: Das Vaterunser (https://www.moma.org/collection/works/71662) by Max Pechstein Songs: “10 9 8 7” by Armand Duchies, “Dervish Chant” by African Head Charge, “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want” by The Smiths, “Come Talk to Me” by Peter Gabriel, “Make The Woman Love Me” by Dion, “Cleopatra” (JAZ edit 2), "Acid Rain" by Galaxy II Orchestra, “Talk to the Lord” by Natalie Bergman, “Let Us Pray” by Elvis Presley, “You Are My Dream” by Kamagni, “Lords Prayer” by Marvin Gaye, “Our Prayer” by The Beach Boys, “I Pray” by Blossom Child Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZEDD3kbdFeuBjrMIhWi1V?si=058bfc64dedc426d) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

This one could also be called Freedom. Or possibly Fruit. Maybe even Living. Recommended and referenced resources include: Quotations: Bird by Bird (https://mbird.com/literature/anne-lamott-on-dropping-whiny-guilt-mongering-voices-into-mason-jars/) by Anne Lamott, Calvin and Hobbes (https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1992/05/21), "Ode to Failure" (https://mbird.com/poetry/ode-to-failure-excerpts-allen-ginsburg/) by Allen Ginsberg Books and Literature: Young Eliot (https://amzn.to/3PcuyeQ) by Robert Crawford, Show Your Work (https://amzn.to/3NOepuX) by Austin Kleon, Bird by Bird (https://amzn.to/3uyoYvD) by Anne Lamott, The Space Trilogy (https://amzn.to/3NRXtnk) by CS Lewis Movies and Podcasts: Get Back (2021) dir. Peter Jackson, The Well of Sound (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-well-of-sound/id1435720647) Songs: “Problem Child” by The Beach Boys, “Walking on Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono, “Underwater” by Harry Thuman, “I’m so Afraid” by Fleetwood Mac, “Tri-Tra-Trallula” by Joachim Will, “A Ist Wieder Da” by Robert Gorl, “Learn How to Fail” by The Replacements, “The Fear in My Heart” by Luc Van Acker, “Can You Picture That?” By Electric Mayhem, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John, “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, “Jazzburger” by Loukas Thanos, “Reader Meet Author” by Morrissey, “Deadlines and Commitments” by The Killers, “Manhattan Jungle” by Per Tjernberg, “Perfumed Garden” by Rah Band Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZEDD3kbdFeuBjrMIhWi1V?si=058bfc64dedc426d) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

Depression isn't the only form of mental illness touched upon in this episode, which doubles as a rumination on agency and affliction more generally. Fortunately, it's lot more fun than it sounds! Referenced and recommended resources include: Quotations: "The Planet Trillaphon As It Stands In Relation to the Bad Thing" by David Foster Wallace (https://quomodocumque.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/wallace-amherst_review-the_planet.pdf), Frank Lake's Clinical Theology (https://mbird.com/theology/frank-lake-on-confession-depression-and/) Books and Literature: The Poems of William Cowper (https://amzn.to/3PcxdVS), "The Depressed Person" (https://harpers.org/wp-content/uploads/HarpersMagazine-1998-01-0059425.pdf) by David Foster Wallace Movies and Television: You're the Worst (2014-2019), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Pollyanna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNuR-wQfQAY) (2003), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Songs: “Christmastime Is Here Again” by Vince Guaraldi, “What Is Sadness” by Device, “Fear of Ghosts” by The Cure, “Give Mi Wings” by Rod Stewart, “Stop in the Name of Love” by The Supremes, “I Don’t Want to be a Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself)” By Dynasty, “Waking the Witch” – Kate Bush, “Doctor Doctor” by Thompson Twins, “Going Round in Circles” by The Keeper, “The Sun Always Shines on TV” by A-Ha, “Where There is Faith There Is Hope” by Chairman of the Board, “Please Read the Letter” by Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, “Pressure Time” by Vendetta Palace, “Baahubali” by Khoya Hain, “Dancing with the Aliens” by Fab, “Jesu Lover of My Soul”, “I Don't Want to Get Over You” by The Magnetic Fields, “Switching Off” – Elbow, “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2

"Jesus saves" reads the bumper sticker. But what does it mean? This one is about soteriology, past, present, and future. Referenced and recommended resources include: Quotations: Who Will Deliver Us by Paul Zahl (https://mbird.com/theology/who-will-deliver-us-duck-hunter/) Books and Literature: The Crucifixion (https://amzn.to/3alQZQ9) by Fleming Rutledge, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience (https://amzn.to/3bLZSCM) by Simeon Zahl, “On the Incarnation of the Word” by Athanasius, Augustine’s Confessions (first 9 books), Dangerous Journey (https://amzn.to/3Az237e) by Oliver Hunkin Movies and Television: Magnolia (1999), The Lives of Others (2006), Amazing Grace (2018), Battlestar Galactica "Exodus Pt 2" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evodPpqb9H4) Songs: "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, “Save Me Jesus” by Bobby Charles, “Where Will I Be?” by Emmylou Harris, “Tickle Robot”, “Hvorfor Ikke Mig” by Elmer, “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit, "You Changed My Life" by Bob Dylan, “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry, “Mockingbird [remix]” by Derek Webb, “Save Me” by Nanette Workman, “Save Me” by Aimee Mann, “Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox, “Coreur Bingo” by Silvana, “最悪の日々 Pt.1”, “Jesus Dropped the Charges” by The O’Neal Twins Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZEDD3kbdFeuBjrMIhWi1V?si=058bfc64dedc426d) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

For the final episode of the second season, the brothers enlist a special guest to help them make sense of getting older. Referenced and recommended resources include: Books and Literature: Peace in the Last Third of Life (https://amzn.to/3ygJpOE) by Paul Zahl, The Happiness Curve (https://amzn.to/3PteZ2P) by Jonathan Rauch, “Crossing the Bar” (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45321/crossing-the-bar) by Alfred Lord Tennyson, Churchy (https://amzn.to/3uwYwTb) by Sarah Condon, Being Mortal (https://amzn.to/3RhG5vn) by Atul Gawande, The Genius and the Goddess (https://amzn.to/3NR19pt) by Aldous Huxley, Quatermass by Nigel Neale, "East Coker" (https://amzn.to/3InL3CT) by TS Eliot, Ecclesiastes Movies and Television: The Twilight Zone (“Spur of the Moment” and “The Trade-Ins”), Letters to Father Jacob (2009), Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), Journey to Italy (1954), The Adam Project (2022) Artwork: "The Voyage of Life" (http://www.explorethomascole.org/tour/items/73/series/) by Thomas Cole (1839-40) Songs: “Seventeen” by Sharon Van Etten, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel, “When I Grow Up to Be a Man” by The Beach Boys, “Ashes to Ashes” by David Bowie, “Tired of Waiting” by The Kinks, “When I Was a Boy” by The Who, “Regret” by New Order, “Old" by Staryflyer 59, "Everybody Wants to Be a DJ", “Sixteen Tons” by Bob Cobra, “As Far as I Can Remember” by Pasteur Lappe, “Just Ain’t Easy” by The Allman Brothers, “Highlands” by Bob Dylan Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZEDD3kbdFeuBjrMIhWi1V?si=058bfc64dedc426d) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

In the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." Recommended and Referenced Resources include: Quotations: Mockingbird glossary entry for Grace (https://mbird.com/glossary/grace/), Dorothy Martyn on Beyond Deserving (https://mbird.com/2011/10/dorothy-martyn-explains-what-she-means-by-beyond-deserving/) Articles: "My Priceless, Worthless Baseball Cards" (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29143131/150000-worthless-baseball-cards-coronavirus) by Ryan Hockensmith Books: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (musical too); The Brothers Karamazov (first 80 pages) by Fyodor Dostoyevksky; The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis; Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Capon; Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle, Seculosity by David Zahl Movies: Soul, Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, The Best Years of Our Lives Songs: "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys, "You Know I Couldn't Last" by Morrissey, "Grace Under Pressure" by Elbow, “Our Park by Night” by Craft Spells, "Super Freak" by Rick James, "You Still Believe in Me" by The Beach Boys, "Endless Race" by Wally Badarou, "Living Without Your Love" by The Imperials, "Airport of Love" by Love International Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

The most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. Recommended and Referenced Resources include: Quotations: Mbird glossary definition of Abreaction (https://mbird.com/glossary/abreaction/), Frank Lake's definition (https://mbird.com/2017/02/sit-and-watch-as-tears-go-by/), Josh Retterer's definition (https://mbird.com/2017/02/sit-and-watch-as-tears-go-by/), Adam Phillips on Self-Cures and Frozen Seas (https://mbird.com/2014/03/a-cure-for-our-self-knowledge-why-well-always-want-our-milk-in-the-same-sippy/), W.H. Auden on the Ulterior Purpose of Poetry (https://mbird.com/2012/02/w-h-auden-on-disintoxicating-poetry-new-york-penthouses-and-the-endpoint-of-addiction/) Books: A Mess of Help by David Zahl, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Cocktail Party by TS Eliot Paintings: Winter Landscape (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caspar_David_Friedrich_-_Winter_Landscape_with_Church_-_WGA08245.jpg) by Caspar David Friedrich Movies: Miami Vice, The Last Days of Disco, Red Beard, Apocalypto, Hacksaw Ridge, The Darjeeling Limited, Miracle, This Is 40, Terms of Endearment, Pride and Prejudice [BBC] Drama: The Angel That Troubled the Waters (https://mbird.com/2009/03/from-mbird-conference-2009/) by Thornton Wilder TV: Friday Night Lights Songs: "Walls" by Tom Petty, "Should I Laugh or Cry" by ABBA, "Walls Come Tumbling Down" by The Style Council, "Come As You Are" and "Sliver" by Nirvana, "Please Forgive My Heart" by Bobby Womack, "This Is Me Trying" by Taylor Swift, "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell, "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer, "Lamuka" by Zazou, Biyake & CY1, "More More More" by Andrea True Connection Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." Recommended and Referenced Resources include: Books: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins, Grace in Addiction: What Everyone Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous by John Z, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Janet's Repentance by George Eliot Quotations: Marilynne Robinson on Christmas and Easter (https://mbird.com/2012/04/marilynne-robinson-on-christmas-easter-and-religious-dread/) Paintings: Lift Up Thine Eyes (https://civatthemoa.byu.edu/lift-up-thine-eyes/) by Norman Rockwell Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Shelter from the Storm" by Bob Dylan, "Take Me to Church" by Sinead O'Connor, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Hospital for Sinners" by The Wallflowers, "You Are With Me" by Sandra McCracken, "Like a Ship Without a Sail" by Pastor T.L. Barrett, "Heavy Church" by Three Dog Night, "Church St Soul Revival" by Tommy James, Podcasts: Mockingcast Interview with Atlanta Falcons chaplain Jason Webster (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-episode-the-sports-issue/id1224964658?i=1000501138882) Movies: The Book of Eli, Rome Open City, Letters to Father Jacob, The Bishop's Wife, The Holly and the Ivy, The Apostle, Calvary Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

Could also be titled "Evil, Sin, and Suffering", in this episode the brothers delve into the various shades of darkness we experience in the world--and in ourselves. Recommended and referenced resources include: Podcasts: The Well of Sound on Marvin Gaye (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvin-gaye/id1435720647?i=1000497531219) Movies: The Devil Rides Out, The Shining, The Exorcist, The Addiction Books: Dignity by Chris Arnade, The Haunting of Toby Jugg _by Dennis Wheatley, _The Stand by Stephen King, the ghost stories MR James, Astro City: Confession by Kurt Busiek Articles: "Hiding in Plain Sight: The Lost Doctine of Sin" (https://mbird.com/2018/10/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-lost-doctrine-of-sin/) by Simeon Zahl Quotations: Bad Spirits in Hunts Point (https://mbird.com/2019/06/none-without-faith-or-a-strong-belief-in-the-reality-of-evil/), Flannery O'Connor on the Action of Grace (https://mbird.com/2007/12/mystery-and-manners/), Gerhard Forde on the danger of Rolling Suffering into Evil (https://mbird.com/2015/03/the-danger-of-rolling-suffering-into-evil-according-to-gerhard-forde/), Richard Hooker on Crystal Tears (below), Frank Limehouse on the Devil (below) Songs: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell, "Lord You Bless Me" by The Elliotts, "Make Me Prada" by Asa Moto, "Millennium" by Dewolfe, "Devil Inside" by INXS Please note: the story of Martin Luther burying the child, while derived from his writings (and depicted to great effect in the movie Luther (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMuWn2dnUw)), is apocryphal. . Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify. Richard Hooker: "My eager protestations, made in the glory of my ghostly strength, I am ashamed of; but those crystal tears, wherewith my sin and weakness was bewailed, have procured my endless joy; my strength hath been my ruin, and my fall my stay." Frank Limehouse (March 7, 2010): "I can't tell you what the Devil looks like. In my own mind he wears red tights, has horns and a tail and carries a pitchfork. Other than in the Garden of Eden, in which he is described as crafty and subtle; and Ezekiel, who tells us he was perfect in beauty, I cannot talk so much about what the devil looks like. But we can talk about how the devil operates. St. Peter said, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Interestingly, the devil doesn't come at you only where you're weak. He's very interested in your gifts and strengths. This is where we are most vulnerable. The woman with a charming smile is tempted to “get away with murder.” The salesman with the gift of persuasion, is often tempted to “take ‘em for what they're worth.” God, on the other hand, is most interested in what? Your weaknesses. The Lord said to Paul ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'…"

The second episode, in which the brothers discuss that slippery yet inspiring topic known as holiness (and its opposite). Recommended and referenced resources include: Quotations: Jean-Luc Marion on Holiness (https://mbird.com/2012/05/hidden-holiness-marions-invisible-saint/), Gerhard Forde on Senility (https://mbird.com/2014/04/gerhard-forde-wont-mistake-encroaching-senility-for-sanctification/), Mark Seifrid on Christian growth (https://mbird.com/2014/06/a-few-words-on-the-paradox-of-christian-living/), Nimi Wariboko on Play (https://mbird.com/2014/05/the-spirit-of-play-and-the-lack-of-self-addressed-envelopes/) Movies: My Idiot Brother Articles: "Heaven Is a 12 Step Meeting" (https://mbird.com/2020/11/heaven-is-a-12-step-meeting/) by Connor Gwin Books: Listening by Anne Long, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, The Ambiguity of Play by Brian Sutton-Smith, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Reconstruction of Morality by Karl Holl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl TV: Ted Lasso Music: Life Is People by Bill Fay Songs: "Say Goodbye" by Hiroshi Sato, "Everyone" by Air Project, "Perdido en el Universo" by Falcons, "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, "I Can't Get There From Here" by R.E.M., "These Things Take Time" by The Smiths, "Running Toward a Place" by The Killers Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

The first ever episode, in which the brothers introduce themselves and then jump into the sprawling subject at the center of their lives: capital-G God. Recommended and Referenced Resources include: Lectures: "On Not Being C.S. Lewis" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh4lrpBj3I8) by Francis Spufford Books: The Harrowing of Hell by Evan Daum, Dangerous Journey by John Bunyan, PZ's Panopticon by Paul Zahl Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks, "Shot Down in Denver" by Chalice, "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Gene Simmons, "Son of the Father" by Elton John, "More Than Molecules" by Fox, "Funky Funky Beat" by Jean-Michelle Navarre Click here (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1avwpuAHwUIVqM2BaNtMQ4?si=euSMGQIgQhiKb0l8vYXgWA) to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.