Appropriating The Culture

ATC Ep.55 Trans-athletes On today’s episode we examine the controversy surrounding, trans-athlete Lia Thomas and the transgender movement into women’s athletics. Questions, comments, can be submitted : Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.54 Oscar — SLAP! On today’s episode we breakdown the breakout moment of the Oscars. We work through the worst hot takes, discuss violence, open marriages, and make a few cringe jokes of our own. Questions, comments, and places for Will Smith to find me : Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.53 Oscar Nominees On today’s episode we give the rundown on every film nominated for Best Picture. Basically, I watched them so you have to hear me rant about them. Questions, comments, and chances to win: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.52 Happy Anniversary On today’s episode we celebrate the one year anniversary of ATC in the gayest way possible, by looking at the response to the Florida bill, HB 1557. Gay still means happy, right? Questions, comments, and book purchasing: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.51 WAR! On today’s episode we discuss the war in Ukraine and walkthrough the cultural response to the Russian aggression, ranging from the silly to the sillier, to the disturbing. Questions, comments, and points of disagreement: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.50 Squid Game & Spitting Fire On our 50th episode we get triggered and dissect an article entitled, “We Will Answer For What We Watch: Of Squid Game In High Places.” Parental warning is advised for some adult subject matter and some worse exegesis. Questions, comments, and points of disagreement: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.48 Olympic Globalism On today’s episode we discuss the lack of viewership for the Olympics, highlight the potential causes for the lack of viewers, and reflect on the fundamental error of multiculturalism encapsulated in the Olympics. Questions, comments, and NFL applications can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.47 Flores French & Rooney On today’s episode we use a David French article as a springboard to tackle the Flores lawsuit with the NFL. Is the NFL racist? Is the Rooney Rule Racist? And what is the appropriate Christian response? All this, and a thorough breakdown of offensive and defensive coordinators. Questions, comments, and NFL applications can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.46 Story Principles: Theme On today’s episode we wrap up our miniseries on story principles with an examination of theme, demonstrating how themes not only indicate an inherent yearning for order and meaning but also how stories serve as a means by which we transmit meaning. Questions, comments, and hot or not takes can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.43 Story Principles On today’s episode we discuss story structure, analyzing dramatic theory and exploring why human beings resonant with story and the implications of story structure on Christianity. Plus we’re offering a free give away of The Witch The Gargoyle and the Perfectly Perfect Man. Questions, comments, and for your chance to win a signed copy of my latest book: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.49 Art vs. Artist On today’s episode we discuss whether we can we or should separate art from the artist. Is thee a line in which supporting the art or work of a morally objectionable artist because untenable? Questions, comments, and points of disagreement: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.44 Story Principles: Deus Ex Machina On today’s episode we discuss the plot device known as a deus ex machina, examining why it doesn’t work in modern storytelling and evaluating whether or not Christianity is a deus ex machina. PARENTAL WARNING: Episode contains violent imagery, mild language and bad impressions. Questions, comments, and for your chance to win a signed copy of my latest book: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.45 Story Principles: Character Arc On today’s episode we discuss character arcs, highlighting the universal yearning that humans have for transformation and how that relates to the truth claims of Christianity. Questions, comments, and for your chance to win a signed copy of my latest book: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.41 Pagan Christmas On today’s episode we look at the complicated history of Christmas, including the purported pagan influences, the Puritan rejection of Christmas, and the debated date of Jesus’ birth. Questions, comments, and Christmas cards can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.40 Hallmark Fascist Propaganda On today’s episode we deconstruct a Salon article decrying Hallmark Christmas movies as “fascist propaganda.” Seriously. We also think through what it means to be “propaganda,” and our culture’s selective use of the term. Questions, comments, and think pieces can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.39 Words, Words, Words On today’s episode we continue with our discussion on the way that words shape our thinking by highlighting the manipulation of words in current events. Questions, comments, and other words: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanem…

ATC Ep.42 Attack of The Initials On today’s episode we reflect on the New Year, 2022 AD, and discuss the theological implications of our calendar systems, and also examine the emergence and usage of B.C.E and A.C. Questions, comments, and New Years resolutions can be submitted here: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.34 Christian Freedom On todays episode we discuss the limitations of Christian freedom, how you can be wrong even if you’re theologically correct, and what our obligations are to our fellow Christians in the broadcasting social media age. Questions, comments, critiques can be submitted: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.38 WAR on Christmas On today’s episode we look at the holiday that shall not be named and reflect on the way that words shape our thinking. Questions, and comments can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.36 Sensitivity & Offense On today’s episode we unpack the latest Microsoft Ignite conference and analyze to what degree Christians should acquiesce to the sensibilities of the cultural in order to effectively spread the Gospel. Questions, comments, visual description and recognition of stolen land can be submitted: Twitter:https://twitter.com/ NShaneMillerLocals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.35 The Upside of Hypocrisy On todays episode we tackle the issue of hypocrisy. How does our culture view hypocrisy? Is hypocrisy the worst sin? Is hypocrisy a particularly prevalent vice of religious communities? All questions and a few answers await. Questions, comments, critiques can be submitted: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.33 Halloween On this episode we discuss Halloween. Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Where did Halloween come from? Is candy corn the official candy of Hell? All this and more. Questions, comments, critiques can be submitted: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.32 The Death of Meritocracy On this episode we we talk about the death of meritocracy, the cultural contributors to that death, and the biblical understanding of merit. In addition we introduce a bold new format to ATC. Questions, comments, critiques can be submitted: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.31 Question And Answer On this episode we address a specific submitted question regarding how to address the gender fluid issue when it comes to people who don’t hold to the authority of Scripture. Answer 100% guaranteed to satisfy. Maybe. Questions, comments, critiques can be submitted:Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller

ATC Ep.37 Thanksgiving Eve On today’s episode we look at the history of Thanksgiving and analyze the sources of animosity surrounding the holiday in our culture. Questions, comments, and words of gratitude: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMiller Locals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller