[Introducing] Civics Coram Deo - Welcome to the Body Politic!

[Introducing] Civics Coram Deo - Welcome to the Body Politic!

Author: The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast February 8, 2019 Duration: 2:01:08
Welcome to the launch of Civics Coram Deo - a podcast aimed at helping citizens of Christ's greater kingdom live as good citizens of the lesser kingdoms on Earth. This is a long-form podcast aiming the wisdom of God at the political matters of the moment.  This inaugural episode is over-flowing with lots of goodies! I. Low Hanging Fruit: The 2019 State of the Union Address - 02:35 All the analysis of President Trump's most recent address that is fit to podcast! II. The Broken Clock - 32:27 Did Bill Maher end his career for a Popeye's joke?  Should his career be over for a Popeye's joke? III. Better Luck Next Time! - 49:24 Fantasy Draft Time!  This week we're picking from the ever-increasing number of 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominees! IV. The Big Idea(s) - 01:07:50 Trump wants the Bible taught in public schools?  Good idea or bad idea? Princeton prof says maybe its time to kill the study of Classics in the name of eradicating white privilege! Governor Northam of VA has had a rough week.  What would justice look like in his controversy?  Or for the pre-born children in his state?    

Ever find yourself thinking about the deeper questions a movie poses long after the credits roll, or caught in a conversation about the moral universe of your favorite TV series? That’s the space where The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast! lives. We don’t just review the latest releases; we sit with them, peeling back the layers of story, character, and visual language to see what they might reveal about truth, beauty, and the human condition. The phrase "coram Deo" means "before the face of God," and that’s the lens through which we examine everything from blockbuster franchises to hidden indie gems. Each episode is a thoughtful dialogue, a deep dive into the art we consume, asking how these narratives reflect, distort, or yearn for a greater story. You’ll hear us grapple with the themes and craftsmanship of television and film, not with easy answers, but with curiosity and a desire to understand. This podcast is for anyone who loves pop culture but also feels that itch to look beyond the surface, to find meaning in the midst of entertainment. Join us for conversations that are as engaging and substantive as the art they discuss.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast!
Podcast Episodes
Spider-Man: No Way Home (Finally!) (PCCD 94) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:34
Yer boys at PCCD are finally covering Spider-Man: No Way Home. Is it (a) Marvel's return to form, (b) the last gasp of what we used to love about the MCU, or (c) a movie aging like milk? We also get into a spicy conversa…
Disney's Encanto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:03
We're doing a deep dive on Disney's Encanto on this one. Enjoy!
The Owen Cyclops Episode! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:17
Here you go, y'all - nearly two hours of picking Owen Cyclops' brain. Hope you enjoy the conversation as much as Jeff did! And here's all the links you need: First: buy Owen's book, Channel One: The First Collection of C…
The Tuttle Twins Cartoon with Daniel Harmon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
We're interviewing Daniel Harmon of Harmon Brothers on his foray into the world of cartoons with The Tuttle Twins - maybe the best cartoon your family isn't already watching. You can find the episode free of charge on Yo…
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PCCD 90) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:43
On this one we're reviewing Ghostbusters: Afterlife and getting into Tuttle Twins, James Merritt's tweets and more! As mentioned: Check out The Servants & Heralds Network Website & give them a follow on Twitter! Watch th…
Midnight Mass with Megan Basham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:09
Mike Flanagan, Midnight Mass - and we've got Megan Basham (from The Daily Wire, formerly of World Magazine) on to help us review it! Enjoy! ----- Follow Megan on Twitter, read her at The Daily Wire, and get her film revi…
The Fight to Stay Human, Forever with James Poulos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
On this episode we're talking to James Poulos about his new book, Human, Forever: The Digital Politics of Spiritual War. Dr. Poulos wrote the book as a "guide to saving our souls from the digital apocalypse, showing how…
Christian Horror with Mike Duran (Re-Release) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:15
We're bringing out a treasure from our archive storehouse today - this interview with Mike Duran from September, 2019 is a hidden gem and we think it is high time Mike got a fresh hearing. Mike Duran is an author, artist…
Malignant from James Wan (Plus Revoice & The Problem of Evil) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:16
We're getting into the Halloween spirit with James Wan's Malignant. James has done some excellent work with The Conjuring - does this new original film belong in that class? Also - we check in on the Revoice controversy,…
A Quiet Place II (PCCD 85) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:31
Has John Krasinski created the greatest film franchise of the 2000s? Serious question? Your friends at The PCCD Pod love these films so you're getting the whole bag emptied out on this one. You'll also hear a bit of a fu…