I was on the Ancient Way Podcast.
It was a thoughtful discussion, especially for those interested in faith, God and creativity and imagination.
Listen in as we dive into film, the truth of imagination, stewarding story with responsibility and more!
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Christians Engaged Conversation: How To Apply Your Faith to Culture – REALLY
This is a great interview with Bunny Pounds about real Christian engagement in culture and the arts.
We discuss why Christians fail to have impact, and how we can better do so.
In a way that is engaging and not merely judgmental and dismissive.
(I love her name. Bunny Pounds. It’s like the perfect balance of love and justice)
Christian Publishing Show: How to Write Fiction with a Christian Worldview
I was on this podcast with Thomas Umstattd Jr. An intelligent well-read host. Very good interview.
We talked about what constitutes a Christian worldview in a story and how to write it so you aren’t preachy or corny.
Fresh material you haven’t heard before.
God Against the gods: Storytelling, Imagination & Apologetics in the Bible
JUST RELEASED!
How God Captures the Imagination
Brian Godawa, Hollywood screenwriter and best-selling novelist, explores the nature of imagination in the Bible. He explains how God subverts pagan religions by appropriating their imagery and creativity, and redeeming them within a Biblical worldview. The sea dragon Leviathan, the Storm God and others are examined within their Biblical context to draw out the spiritual meaning. Improve your imagination in glorifying God and defending the faith.
Here are the Chapters Titles:
Demonizing the Pagan Gods
Old Testament Storytelling Apologetics
Biblical Creation and Storytelling
The Universe in Ancient Imagination
New Testament Storytelling Apologetics
Imagination in Prophecy and Apocalypse
An Apologetic of Biblical Horror
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Hollywood Worldviews: Horror, A Biblical Genre
Check out this YouTube video on Horror: A Biblical Genre.
Some people think the Bible is a Veggie Tales cartoon, or Little House on the Prairie – safe, and family friendly “Christian” genre. But they’re wrong. Bloody gore, bone chilling fear, serial killers, Vampires, zombies, werewolves and other mutant monsters are in the Bible. No, this is not an exaggeration for a headline. See for yourself. I prove it in this presentation.
In this condensed version of my talk, I explore the genre of horror and explain the 4 ways that horror is used redemptively in the Bible and in movies. Horror reveals man’s sinful nature, exposes the consequences of sin, uncovers man’s spiritual pride, and expresses social commentary. Powerpoint visuals.
This is a shortened version without film clips. Get the full version here, complete with film clips.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.
Hollywood Worldviews: Redemption in the Movies
Check out this YouTube video on Redemption in the Movies.
This is like a condensed class on how to watch a movie. I explain the 9 basic elements of story structure used in movies and the Bible to communicate redemption. Examples from the movie Braveheart illustrate these 9 elements of story and how they lead the audience toward the worldview of the storyteller. Powerpoint visuals and film clips.
This is a shortened version. Get the full version here, complete with lots of film clips.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.
Hollywood Worldviews: Jesus Told R-Rated Parables
Check out this short YouTube video on Jesus Told R-Rated Parables.
Some people think that the Bible only describes sex and violence with an historical “reporting” kind of purpose.
Boy, do they have a problem with Jesus, the master storyteller, who used extreme violence in fictional parables to communicate the Kingdom of God. And learn how Revelation’s and Daniel’s visions are virtual feasts of cinematic gore and depravity. There is a holy purpose to depicting disgusting evil in storytelling. Learn how it can be redemptive without being exploitative.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.
Hollywood Worldviews: Profanity in the Bible & in the Movies
Check out this short YouTube video on Profanity in the Bible and in the Movies.
God uses profanity in his holy Word when making important spiritual accusations. I am not exaggerating to make a headline. Some believers just don’t realize that the Bible does not fit the “Christian film” category of storytelling. It does not receive a Dove Award for being family friendly. But that doesn’t justify gratuitous cussing. Learn the difference here.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.
Hollywood Worldviews: Sex in the Bible & in the Movies
Check out this short YouTube video on Sex in the Bible and in the Movies.
The Bible is not shy when it comes to describing sexuality of all known kinds, marital, adulterous, heterosexual, homosexual, rape, fornication and more. Ezekiel 16 and 23 are R-rated sexually violent symbolic fiction. The Song of Solomon is undeniably erotic literature. Learn the reason why God is not as prudish as some of his believers when it comes to depicting sexuality in the Bible. And learn the difference between exposing evil and exploiting it in storytelling.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.
Hollywood Worldviews: Violence in the Bible and Movies
Check out this short YouTube video on Violence in the Bible.
The Bible is quite explicit at times in its depiction of gory, gross or disgusting acts of evil.
Learn why it is important to God that evil be depicted accurately in stories, or the redemption of the story will not be believable.
The Bible is Rated R. Parental Discretion is advised.
You can find out more about the series here, including buying the downloads.