Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine Blade Runner 2049. We discuss the devil in Wallace, the drive for embodiment, how tech steals moments, the transformative power of witnessing the supernatural, and much more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine the board game Spirit Island with special guest Ethan Getrost. We discuss the relentless Invaders, why the Dahan point us to the incarnation, clearly revealed presence, the awesomeness of moving the enemy pieces, and LOTS more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us a...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine Home Alone with special guest Ethan Getrost. We discuss putting a movie on a kid's shoulders, SELLING the pain, sin from the Wet Bandits perspective, kids left behind, parental love, self-talk, and LOTS more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingcult...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine Creed II. We discuss the return of the Dragos, the progress of the Creed family, how to face the things from your past, and much more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a com...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine Scythe, one of the best of modern board games, with special guest Ethan Getrost. We discuss Scythe and Scripture, Faction Abilities, Battle with Combat Cards, Popularity tracks, and much more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine The Office, Season One, with special guest Ethan Getrost. We discuss memorable characters, why the show endures, parallels to our churches, cringy evangelism, living life in view of others, and much more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we examine Tombstone. We discuss true friendship, a town with no good answers, best performances, true evil, and much more. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a comment!  If you know som...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss Mission Impossible: Fallout. We discuss the best film series of 6 or more, what perseverance means, and why authentic is always worth the effort. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story. We discuss the challenges of building a cinematic universe, the dangers of not heeding a call, and the primacy of belonging. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we cover Avengers: Infinity War with special guest Jon Maxey. We discuss why long-form has been working, firing up the forge, the rejection/acceptance of substitutionary atonement, Thanos at large, and two different ways of processing the ending! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or em...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss Shanghai Noon. We discuss true friendship, what true religion is, when to break from the past, what a strong pursuit looks like, and so much more. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss Iron Man. We discuss the dangers of consumption, why greed is so sneaky, Tony vs Solomon, what new Christians can learn from Tony's experience, the value of cave-time, and so much more. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss Black Panther. We discuss different perspectives, the art and value of listening, and wrestling the responsibilities of power. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a comment!  I...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we cover Stranger Things Season Two with special guest Jon Maxey. We discuss isolation and community, Kali vs 11, Joyce stepping up, and TONS more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a c...

On this episode of the Cross-Cutting Culture Podcast we discuss The Last Jedi. We discuss consistency and departures, problematics and positives, the importance of training, idolizing leaders, and never going into exile. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on...

A Christmas DOUBLE-EPISODE! We, along with Ethan Getrost, tackle two 90's Christmas films: Jingle All The Way AND The Santa Clause. The stockings are FULL of Cross-Cuts this holiday season. Listen, react, and share!  And Merry Christmas from Josh and Jared!! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com B...

On this episode, we discuss Kong: Skull Island, with special guest Clayton Humbert.  Some topics we cover are: Godzilla vs Kong, big forces ARE here, peacemakers, men of violence, and the big boy himself..Kong...and MUCH more!   You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/revie...

On this episode, we discuss 3:10 To Yuma.  Some topics we cover are: charismatic evil, the right-hand men, the notions of a Christian film, and MUCH more!   You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a comment!  If you know someone who likes this...

On this episode, we discuss Apollo 13 with special guest Jordan Cash.  Some topics we cover are: retelling a familiar story, what makes a great "backroom person", facing adversity, and so much more.   You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a c...

On this episode, we discuss The Iron Giant.  Some topics we cover are: the primacy of choice, the affirmation and hunger of the soul, and how to nail an ending.   You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTunes and leave a comment!  If you know someone who likes...

On this episode, we discuss The Dark Knight with special guest Jonathan Maxey.  In this episode, our conversation covers: Nolan's masterpiece, the terror of "no back story", the interrogation scene, Harvey as humanistic hope, the Joker as a post-modern force, Batman as a flawed atonement and MUCH more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  O...

On this episode, we discuss Dunkirk.  Some topics we cover are: evaluating suffering properly, endings that capture multiple emotions, sweater battles, airplanes on fire, bringing "home" to the hurting, and much more! You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to subscribe/rate/review us on iTu...

On this episode, we discuss 13 Reasons Why with special guest, Ethan Getrost.  Some topics we cover are: the dark tone of the series and why that is, the gift of a conscience, how Porter fails, how the Gospel gives a hopeful alternative, and MUCH much more! Additionally, we provide resources and options for those who may be facing some tough times.  Please take advantage of this!  Remember, there...

On this episode, we discuss Moana with special guest, Shannon Caballero filling in for Josh.  Some topics we cover are: when to let go of your child, following God, and much more. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to rate/review us on iTunes and leave a comment!  If you know someone wh...

On this episode, we discuss Kubo And The Two Strings with special guest, Shannon Caballero filling in for Josh.  Some topics we cover are: parental discipline, bravery, eyesight/focus, and keeping a family unit whole. You can always join us as a fellow Cross-cutter and post your thoughts in our Facebook group.  Or email us at  crosscuttingculture@mail.com Be sure to rate/review us on iTunes and le...