Rebel x Saint

It's the moment you've all been waiting for, the RxS Gang finally talks about Francis Schaeffer's Art and the Bible . Be sure to check out Episode 079 Book Review: Images and Idols for the first part of our Christian Art series covering a biblical perspective on art. Featured: Art and the Bible, Upgrade, Frank Watkinson, Images and Idols, The Biggest Story Bible Storybook Find Alex and...

Alex and Andrew discuss the unique joys and challenges of watching movies with kids. Editor's Note: IMDb Parents' guides are crowd-sourced, but I've found them useful for scoping out a movie. Use with discretion. -Andrew Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠ REBEL OUT. SAINT OU...

At the request of a fan, Alex and Andrew share some of their guilty pleasure movies (spoiler warning: Alex has no shame). Remember kids, rate on Letterboxd like nobody's watching. Featured: Redline, Ghost in the Shell, Dark, M. Night Shyamalan, Pearl Harbor, Click, 13 Going on 30, Donnie Darko, Moonstruck, Carman Links/Sources: @Preasured, " Love, Bears, and Masculinity: The Gospel of Pad...

HIIIIYYYAAA Phil's back with Alex to talk about one of the greatest movies of all time, The Karate Kid!!! They also get into the spinoff Cobra Kai and why you should watch it! Come and join Cobra Kai.. or if you're one of those... Miyagi-Do.. STRIKE FIRST. STRIKE HARD. NO MERCY. Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint⁠ Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠https://bena...

The gang uses M. A. Franklin's analysis of Wall-E as a springboard to take a closer look at environmentalism in movies. Tune in to find out if you, the listener, should be conquering other planets. Featured: Wall-E, The Happening, Scavengers Reign, The Privileged Planet, The Space Trilogy, Tolkien's legendarium, 9 Links/Sources: M. A. Franklin, " Wall-E Is Not the Movie You Think ," M. A. Franklin...

In this edition of What Movies Have You Watched , the gang talks about some winners, some duds, and some movies that maybe aren't worth the hype. Oh, and our friendship is over now that we've watched The Godfather Part II . So long and thanks for all the cannoli! Featured: Ne Zha, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Gladiator, The Godfather Part II Links/Sources: Dropout, " Nicolas Cage...

Phil’s back at it again with his shenanigans, taking over the pod to talk with Alex about the *shockingly great* start to Daredevil: Born Again! Like all PHILLER episodes, this is a no-holds-barred discussion where we break all the rules with major spoilers . You’ve been warned—now let's ride! Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint Find all of the media we talk about her...

The guys dig into the Bong Joon Ho's newest film, Mickey 17. Find out if it's worth a watch—and get a few recommendations for alternative sci-fi options—only on Rebel x Saint. Featured: Philip K. Dick, Broforce, At the Mountains of Madness, Severance, Chainsaw Man Links/Sources: " Elder Thing, " Cthulhu Eternal, April 25, 2022 | u/MyMomSaysIAmCool, "I enjoyed both of the boo...

It's happening people! In this first-of-its-kind episode, Phil takes the pod hostage for a deep dive on the uber popular anime Solo Leveling. Whether you're a fan, on the fence, or have no idea what this show is about, listen in and they'll convince you to become a weeb like them! OKIRU! Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint⁠ Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠htt...

Don't make me cry bro... unless? The Gang shares 3 movie picks that you just might like (and one dud). WE ARE REBEL X SAINT! Featured: Piece by Piece, Footloose, Sense and Sensibility, Millennium Actress Links: For a fuller discussion of Dumb and Dumber, see Episode 045: What Movies Did the RxS Gang Watch? Editor's Notes: I wasn't forbidden to dance, but he wasn't allowed to go to...

Stuck in a creative writing rut? Alex shares how the story corpse, a storytelling framework, helped him kick his writer’s block. No stories were harmed in the making of this podcast… unless you count the murdered darlings. ​ Sources: YALLFest, YALLWrite: The Story Corpse with Victoria Schwab , YouTube, November 18, 2020 Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint Find all of the...

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No, It's another funcast! (I think I just made up a cool word!). The guys finally get to geek out over all things comics, mangas, and more!!! This might be one of our nerdiest episodes yet.....annnndddd..... we wouldn't have it... Any. Other. Way! Special guest: the concept of Jesse.... Again! "For Truth, Justice, and the Rebel x Saint Way." Fin...

The gang has finally finished that book they've been reading, and they're here to share their thoughts. Recommended listening for Christian creatives and part 1 of a series on creativity (...or not). Special guest: the concept of Jesse. Featured: Art and the Bible; Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life (Reclaiming Creativity); Emblems of the Infinite King: Enter the Knowledge...

What movies have you watched? And why are you rating them so high?! The gang is back to discuss the movies we've recently watched and to turn the world of movie reviews on its head. Featuring special guest, rain. Featured: Three Wise Men and a Baby, Didi, Eighth Grade, A Real Pain, Dream Scenario, Wicked, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Eighth Grade, Hot Fuzz, The Big Short, Wolfs Find Alex and And...

White Christmas is our White Elephant this year baybeeee!!! The Gang get together to do their very first Christmas Album Swap edition! We break down each others albums, talk Christmas Music family traditions, new music and lots of banter. I mean, what else do you expect? Merry Christmas 🎄 RxS Christmas Album Swap Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PiJxsIdxF4G1xVhtWUunj?si=ZDh5o_20TlKgrR...

The gang talks about their sources of inspiration, and maybe inspires you in turn! Just kidding.... unless...? Featured: Thomas J Terry & J. Ryan Lister, Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life (Reclaiming Creativity) Links/Sources: Proko, " Growing as an Artist - Steve Huston Interview, " YouTube, March 24, 2017; Ilya Kuvshinov, " Quiz: Are You Even Good Enough to Have Impostor Sy...

It's happening! Moon Music, Coldplay's newest album, has brought the guys together to talk about the band. Alex's dream comes true and now he can finally ramble on about them! Music, making fun of Alex, and banter. What else could you ask for?!?! RxS Coldplay Essential Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xx1Cf7CdPBh1ZHgW0LP93?si=Azc6pZaVQ0mQ1KzPpajwFQ Coldplay "Moon Music":   https://open...

A dialogue about 2024's hottest scifi series ( Remembrance of Earth's Past, aka The Three-Body Problem ), from the perspective of a couple of Christian guys—one of whom only saw the show and one of whom only read the book. What could go wrong? Editor's Notes: The period of violence in Communist China was called Red August. I will not be taking questions at this time. | Proxima Centauri is the clos...

So we saw some movies. And argued about when the Holiday Season starts. And voted. It was a whole thing. Featured: The Wild Robot, The Boy and the Heron, Vertigo, Trap, 1917, Over the Garden Wall Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠ REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

"They're coming to get you, Barbara!" The Gang discusses 3 zombie movies for the first annual RxS Creature Feature. To watch along, check out Train to Busan , Night of the Living Dead (1968), and Shaun of the Dead . Featured: "Slumber Party Panic," Adventure Time S1E01, Train to Busan , Night of the Living Dead (1968), Shaun of the Dead , "Epidemiology," Community S2E06, Corpse Bride , One Cut of...

The guys share their experiences with and advice for teaching the Bible. If you're nervous when preparing to teach, you're in good company! Tune in and commiserate. Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x. Saint Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠ REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

RxS welcomes a brand new guest for a segment where we rate our top 10 Disney Films. See how your list stacks up with ours—or, if you haven't watched much Disney, you have no excuses now. Editor's Notes: "Hero's kiss moment" refers to the midpoint of the hero's journey, not the actual hero's kiss. For more info, see episode 056: The Hero's Journey: a May the 4th Special | Maybe Little John is burgu...

Sometimes secular media gets very close to the gospel. The RxS guys discuss how you can think about and enjoy secular media in light of the gospel. Tune in for a load of spicy questions: Will we watch The Godfather in heaven? Are replicants human? Would you love me if I had a xenomorph on my face? Find out (or not) on Rebel x Saint! Featured: Asteroid City, Pig, Plato, Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Ni...

Plug in your headphones for some autumn-flavored jams, courtesy of our September 2024 album swap—featuring The Oh Hellos, Jason Morant, Beirut, and a healthy dose of mid-2000s Christian culture. Featured: Dear Wormwood by The Oh Hellos, Open by Jason Morant, Beirut Links: RxS2: Did it Make the Playlist? , RxS: Fan Song Suggestions Editor's Notes: Oviedo is a city in Spain. Ted Dekker isn't...

We're so back. RxS kicks off the season with our favorite segment, What Movies Have You Watched? Afterward, the guys get to the meat and potatoes of the episode—cutting loose on beloved fans, Disney remakes, and summer movie news. Remember, kids: in 100% of nostalgia-related incidents, the victim is the person with nostalgia. Featured: Napoleon Dynamite, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Labyrinth, Th...