Sanctified Storytelling: A Wise Disciple Podcast

Logan and Tyler talk about the Supergiant Games hit Hades, and how the story uses mythology to communicate ideas about reconciliation that point us toward the ultimate reconciliation. Check it out! If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org Get your Wise Disciple merch here: www.wisedisciple.store Check out our YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WiseDiscip...

The boys are back in town! After a months-long hiatus and a rather unpleasant encounter with a one-eyed Air BNB host, Logan returns along with freshly minted co-host Tyler White. The guys discuss the new direction for the show previously known as Wise Disciple, then they discuss the horror genre, how it compares to scriptural principles, and some of their favorite horror stories across film, tv, l...

Logan welcomes Gene back to the show for a round of entertainment discussion, including  Jesus Revolution , which jumpstarts a discussion on what makes healthy churches and wrestling with complicated legacies of Christian figures in history. Stick around for discussions on  Scream VI  and  John Wick 4! -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW lin...

Chuck Williams, one of the pastors at Life Baptist Church in Las Vegas and co-host of our other podcast, "Ok I'm a Christian, Now What?" joins the show to talk about next steps for young Christians!  -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTu...

Nate joins the show to discuss A.I., ChatGPT, creepy Bing chatbots, and whether these human-like technological innovations have any impact on the Christian view of consciousness and the soul, as well as how these human-ish imitations may cause us to further withdraw from the real world, and the all-important question: are the guys just a bunch of Luddites? Or is Skynet upon us? Discussed on the sh...

Gene returns to the show for an entertainment round-up featuring the recent novels of Cormac McCarthy, recent critic darling The Woman King, and the latest Marvel blockbuster Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania, in a discussion that includes postmodernism, subjective morality, slavery, pro-life arguments, and self-sacrifice. Check it out! Editor's note: Logan & Gene refer to The Woman King as Oscar no...

Scott joins Logan to discuss the Asbury Revival, as well as how to evaluate revivals in general, the role of emotion in our faith, turning emotional response into long-term commitment, and more! Discussed on the show: https://religionnews.com/2023/02/14/asbury-revival-why-are-students-at-a-small-christian-school-in-kentucky-praying-singing-round-the-clock-for-a-week/   The Distinguishing Marks of...

Logan invites Wes McAdams of radicallychristian.com and the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast to discuss issues facing the church today in a broad-ranging discussion that includes gracious cultural engagement, evangelism, how to combat biblical literacy in the local church, and more! Wes is the preaching minister for the  church of Christ on McDermott Road in Plano, TX. In addition to his wo...

Gene Gosewehr returns to the show for a discussion on two recent Oscar nominees from a Christian perspective - Tár and All Quiet on the Western Front! But first, he and Logan discuss "He Gets Us," a recent advertising campaign aiming to pique the public's interest in Jesus. But is it doing so effectively?  Discussed on the show: "He Gets Us" videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Eg_yrpjmlY http...

Tyler White returns to the podcast for a worldview discussion about video games! How do games use storytelling, how can they influence a Christian's worldview, as well as mythology, violence, and freedom of choice in games should play into Christian cultural engagement. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hello@w...

On this solo episode, Logan talks about the most recent flare-up in the culture war, surrounding NHL player Ivan Provorov, a Pride jersey, and what his response (the culture's) teaches us about how to engage the culture for Christ. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hello@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line o...

The OG hosts reunite for this special episode, including replays of past podcast skits, and a Q&A that included questions on The New Perspective on Paul, how Bible study contributes to spiritual growth, and more! This episode as a replay of a YouTube livestream from January 10, 2023. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact h...

Gene joins Logan for another entertainment round-up episode! The guys talk about how films with moral commentary (such as "Babylon") can undermine their own messages, as well as analyses of "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "The Banshees of Inisherin," in a conversation that ranges from complementarianism to friendship to the biblical understanding of sin. If you have a question for Logan, contact hi...

On this solo episode of the podcast, Logan responds to some recent popular TikToks on religion, ranging from allegations of hidden Satanism to accusations of divine arrogance from a self-styled deconstruction expert. Give it a listen! If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hello@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW lin...

Nate Sala returns to the podcast for a discussion of Christmas origins, how we can keep traditions from becoming stumbling blocks, and how Christmas can lead us to a greater appreciation for the Incarnation. Check it out! If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hello@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Dis...

In this entertainment round-up episode, Gene and Logan talk about  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever , Stephen King's  Fairy Tale , the  Guardians of the Galaxy  Christmas special and more! If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hello@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple...

This week, Logan talks to his friend Tyler White about why Christians fall away during college, the ways in which college can actually be a positive period for Christians, and the steps we all should take to ensure we're tapping into a strong community of fellow believers.  If you have a question for Logan, contact him at  logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at  hel...

Logan takes the reins on this solo episode for a breakdown of the new bill on same-sex marriage (called the "Respect for Marriage Act"), the Biblical perspective on it, and how Christains should respond when legal, political, and cultural movements make living as a faithful Christian more challenging. Discussed on the show: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8404 .  If you hav...

More books! This week, Logan takes a peek behind the curtain of J.R.R. Tolkien's creative mind with Dr. Holly Ordway, who has written an extensive and comprehensive book titled  Tolkien's Modern Reading: Middle-Earth Beyond the Middle Ages.  They talk about what Tolkien read, how he appraised what he read, and what his approach can teach Christian creatives and readers alike.  Dr. Ordway is the Ca...

BOOKS! Why should we read them, how should we read them, and what exactly does reading have to do with evangelism, discipleship, and theology? Logan dives into exactly these questions with author and podcast host Cindy Rollins. Cindy is the author of Mere Motherhood: Morning Time, Nursery Rhymes, and My Journey Toward Sanctification, The Mere Motherhood Newsletters, Hallelujah: Cultivating Advent...

Logan is back! And Gene is back! The guys dig into Amazon's "The Rings of Power" and what it is communicating regarding sin, fallenness, revenge, virtue, and more! Plus, a discussion about how Logan and Gene think through horror films as Christians, both for themselves and as parents. If you have a question for Nate, contact him at hello@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Logan, contact h...

On this episode, Nate is back to talk about great sermons and what Christians should be looking for in a preacher. Don't miss this insightful episode! If you have a question for Nate, contact him at hello@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Logan, contact him at logan@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Want to watch our latest episod...

On this episode, entertainment guru and rumored Hoosier Gene Gosewehr returns to the show to help Logan break down She-Hulk, Nope, and Where the Crawdads Sing from a Christian perspective. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at logan@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Want to watch our latest episode of Debate Teacher Reacts? Watch...

On this episode, Nate fills in for Logan to discuss 2 things with you: 1) God has put Nate and his family through a wilderness period. So Nate shares some thoughts about this period in his life; 2) Nate talks about who has the burden of proof in debates/discussions between Christians and skeptics. His answer might include some things you've never heard before! Check it out! If you have a question...

On this episode, Logan talks with Nate about how Christians can effectively fight against pornography use, in a discussion that spans across victim mentality, use of the word "addiction," why technology tools aren't enough on their own, and much more.  Check it out! Barna Study: https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2016/january/how-pastors-struggle-porn-phenomenon-josh-mcdowell-barna.html   If y...