Appropriating The Culture

ATC Ep.99 Opting Out of Mother’s Day  On today’s episode we discuss the recent and sudden corporate trend to opt out of Mother’s Day.  Questions, comments and Mother’s Day wishes can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.98 California Reparations  On today’s episode we discuss California’s proposed reparations and whether or not there are biblical grounds for generational accountability.  Questions, comments and reparations can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p...

ATC Ep.97 Little Changes  On today’s episode we notice changes to The Little Mermaid, and its weird that we noticed, as it’s not a big deal at all — except that it’s a huge deal and the changes are both stunning and brave.  Questions, comments and complaints can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathansh...

ATC Ep.96 Nashville Shooting  On today’s episode we discuss the shooting in Nashville and the cultural response.  Questions, comments and complaints can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.95 Sensitivity Readers  On today’s episode we examine the new trend of re-editing literature for the sensitivities of modern readers.  Questions, comments and complaints can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.94 Oscar Rundown  On today’s episode we’re back from making a film to criticizing films with this year’s Oscar rundown. Questions, comments and applications can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

We will be taking a few weeks off as we ramp up production on our feature film. 

ATC Ep.93 The Harm of Forgiveness On today’s episode we talk all things forgiveness, how we are to forgive, the conditions of forgiveness and even the harm of forgiveness.  Questions, comments and applications can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8...

ATC Ep.92 Cultural Blasphemy  On today’s episode we talk ice hockey and discuss the freakout over Philly Flyer Ivan Provorov committing cultural blasphemy. Questions, comments and applications can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ...

ATC Ep.91 Public Prayer  On today’s episode we address an issue raised about public prayer and hawk for our feature film. Questions, comments and applications can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.90 Damar Hamlin & Cultural Christianity  On todays edition we tackle the reactions, fallout and cultural implications of the sudden and terrifying collapse of Damar Hamlin.  Questions, comments and applications can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/cha...

ATC Ep.89 Should Churches Meet On Christmas Day?  On today’s episode we discuss a New York Times article detailing the challenges of Protestant churches wrestling with what to do with the fact that Christmas Day falls on a Sunday this year. Questions, comments and Christmas cards can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www...

ATC Ep.88 Dedham Christmas Tree Debacle.  on today’s episode we examine the controversy and fallout of the Dedham Massachusetts library Christmas tree display.  Questions, comments and Christmas cards can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61...

ATC Ep.87 Respect For Marriage Act Rebuttal On today’s episode we answer some criticism from last week’s episode on The Respect For Marriage Act.   Questions, comments and criticisms can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.86 Respect For Marriage Act  On today’s episode we discuss the R-E-S-P-E-C-T For Marriage Act and try to find out what it means to them through the lens of a Joe Rogan podcast.  Questions, comments and marriage certificates can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube...

ATC Ep.85 The Chosen Mormon  On today’s episode we delve into a conspiracy theory that The Chosen is Mormon propaganda, and evaluate certain Christian takes on dramatizing the Bible.  Questions, comments and Judge Dredd references can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtub...

ATC Ep.84 New Amsterdam  On today’s episode we dissect an unintentionally hilarious opening for the NBC drama New Amsterdam, and discuss the competency decline in Hollywood and what that means for us.  Questions, comments and short films can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www...

ATC Ep.83 Rock The Vote? On today’s episode we discuss systems of government, and the moral implications of generic get out the vote efforts.  Questions, comments and votes can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

ATC Ep.82 Campaign Ads & Persuasion On today’s episode, with the election right around the corner, we take a look at some campaign ads and see if there are any lessons we can glean on how to persuade and influence people.   Questions, comments and votes can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathansha...

ATC Ep.81 Abortion & Mid-Terms  On today’s episode we survey the political landscape, looking at the impact of the Supreme Court Dobbs decision as it pertains to the mid-terms and analyze the future cultural implications.  Questions, comments and polling locations can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

ATC Ep.80 Appropriating Education  On today’s episode, Virginia students walkout in “support" of trans-rights,  the Supreme Court decides that a Jewish university must allow LGBT clubs on its campus while a case is ongoing, and we discuss the modern Christian approach to sending our children to public education.  Questions, comments and podcast recommendations can be sent: Twitter:https://twi...

ATC Ep.79 HULK SHAMING & Twerking Feminism   On today’s episode we discuss the further deleterious effects of eliminating sex distinctions, particularly as it pertains to human sexuality and promiscuity. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED Questions, comments and casting choices can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebo...

ATC Ep.78 Sex Separation in Sports  On today’s episode we examine whether separating sports by sex makes sense and analyze the cultural implications of the strong woman trope in movies and television.  Questions, comments and casting choices can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemiller https:/...

ATC Ep.77 An Imperial March On today’s episode Peppa Pig succumbs to LGBTQ demands, game modders are banned for the sake of “inclusivity” and we take a look at real cultural imperialism and what Christians should do about it.  Questions, comments and imperial demands can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/...

ATC Ep.76 Diversity On Screen On today’s episode we discuss diversity on the screen with an examination of the “controversy” or “backlash” in the casting of the new Lord of the Rings series and analyze the implications of ideological casting.  Questions, comments and student loans can be sent: Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals: https://nathanshanemiller.locals.com Facebook: https://ww...