Each year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vote on the best films of the year – a global event known as “The
Christmas is a time of new birth. Whether celebrating the coming of the Christ child or planning New Year’s resolutions, this season orients us toward new beginnings.
Decades on the cultural ‘force’ of the Star Wars legacy continues to shape global culture. Why does the story of “A long time ago in
Toni Morrison, winner of the Nobel prize for literature, the Pulitzer, the National Book Foundation’s Medal of Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and the National
The spring offers some of the most notable music releases for the year. Our May show highlights some of the biggest releases in the first
Ferguson, New York City, and Baltimore are just the latest chapters in the Civil Rights movement and the ongoing transformation of the American Story. This
Are you the devout March Madness-managed brackets of college basketball, the face-painting fanatic World Cup and Premier League Soccer fan, the statistic biding baseball fan,
Scientific Geniuses rising up despite opposition, overthrowing racial barriers, and boys learning what it is to be men, or men coming to terms with mortality are
The film “Fifty Shades of Grey” is set to open on Valentine’s Day, of all days. There is a reason well over 40 million people
The Bible has long been a source for fueling the cultural imagination. With the release of “Exodus: Gods and Kings” and more biblical epics in
During our annual Christmas show we explore what “call” and “journey” mean during the Christmas season. With the injustices in Ferguson and New York City framing
Gillian Flynn’s 2012 best-seller “Gone Girl” has captured the book clubs of the world with its fast paced, plot twisting tale of romance, marriage and
With the increasing popularity of books and films giving a starring role to women as the ones who save the day, are these new heroines
Host Dick Staub and guests discuss “Oh the Horrors”: vampire and zombie movies as a genre, and a commentary on culture and on US! Guests
Are we hearing the beginning of the end of U2? Whether they wanted it or not 500 million people became instantaneous owners of U2’s latest
With the explosion in extreme fitness programs such as Crossfit, P90X, Bootcamp, Spartan and Tough Mudder Races coupled with radical diets modeled after primal eating habits
How long could you go without checking Facebook? How far could you drive without Google Maps? Well one filmmaker decided to find out, in a
From the tech world to hip-hop, entertainers and the movies, will the fresh wave of alpha-male sexism pull the rug out from women or is
Darren Aronofsky’s film and first blockbuster, “Noah,” has Russell Crowe playing the lead, but is it anywhere close to the Genesis account or just “Gladiator” on a
Young Adult Fiction is the leading fiction genre globally. Stories of young people seeking purpose and deep connection are everywhere. What do stories like Divergent,
This year’s Oscar Nominated Films are less about the blockbuster and more about the human story: “American Hustle,” “Captain Phillips,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Gravity,” “Her,”
With the release of Joshua Tree, U2 reached rock fame. More significantly, perhaps, BONO emerged as a prophetic voice in culture and in the church.
Why does the music of film endure, sometimes longer than the films? What is it in the score, the soundtrack that we connect with so
Our TKM favorites had a winsome seasonal evening this year with host Jennie Spohr, and Dr. Jeff Keuss along with panel contributors Charity Osborn, Suzanne Wolfe, Christine Chaney, and
If you have you ever felt alone, lost, or like you are floating untethered, then listen to this exploration of isolation as it is portrayed
What makes a person of Excellence? Is it talent? Is it hard work? Is it intelligence? How is our current culture defining the best way
“Was Jesus just an illiterate peasant?” Reza Aslan’s Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. This controversial take on the life of Jesus caused
Stephen King might be known for his horror novels but his work goes deeper and broader than a single genre. With such books as Joyland, The Stand, The
What is in today’s culture that makes a man? How does our culture understand masculinity? How is it portrayed in the increase of Comic Book
Are you working more and enjoying life less? In the 90’s Juliet Schor wrote a book titled “The Overworked American” arguing among other things that
Why are so many Americans, if not the rest of the world, so captivated about the ongoing ups and downs of a home of English
This year the Rock n Roll all of Fame inductees are: Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer, Lou Adler, Quincy Jones, and Albert King. These artists have had their hand on everything
What is it like to make your living with your art? The fame? The fortune? The Limos? Each of us has a unique creativity but
Our annual film blitz on the Oscar’s picks for Best Film and what they say about the world we live in today. A lively conversation
In the Part 2 of 3, Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute joins Adrian Wyard of the Counterbalance Foundation as we continue to explore
Adrian Wyard of the Counterbalance Foundation helps us explore Gary Wolfe’s fascinating article on the new atheists in Wired Magazine. Here is an excerpt from
Dick Staub along with guests Jeff Keuss and Nigel Goodwin, take a look at the how three very distinct artistic musical entities approach the questions
Our Annual Christmas at Hales show focused on: Waiting. From St. John of The Cross to Pablo Neruda to our personal experiences with the Darkness
With the cult success this summer of director Wes Anderson’s latest film Moonrise Kingdom, we explore the King of Quirk and whether or not his
“What is behind language?” Can the music of Sigur Rós, with its made up lyrics still speak? And with a new album out, Babel, can a British
Prometheus and The God Particle: Science Myth and the Origin of All Things: The Higgs Boson “hit” this summer (2012) as did Ridley Scott’s “Alien†prequel “Prometheus.†We
Host Jennie Spohr and panelists Dr. Christine Chaney, Gregory Wolfe of IMAGE Journal and Don Low, Managing Director of the Low Agency, discuss AMC’s hit series
This chilling young adult phenomenon is the latest to spawn a large and loyal following as well as a new film series. Can children killing
It’s been twenty years since Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and the rest of the Seattle Music scene established a new musical genre dubbed “Grunge” music. In this show host Jennie Spohr, Dr. Jeff Keuss and photographer Karen Mason Blair explore the music, the culture, and the personalities that were behind the Grunge scene.
Better late than never, our Annual Kindlings Christmas Show 2011 was hosted by Dick Staub with guests Dr. Jeff Keuss, Dr. Chris Chaney and Mr.
The Theology of the Academy Awards’ Best Picture” Nominees. Featuring host Jennie Spohr and guests Dr. Chris Chaney, Dr. Jeff Keuss, and film critic Jeffrey
Host Dick Staub leads about “Your Neighbor’s Hymnal” (What Popular Music Teaches Us about Faith, Hope, and Love) with SPU Professor of Christian Ministry, Theology
Host Jennie Spohr leads a discussion of Rob Bell’s controversial book, Love Wins” with Guests: Dr. Jeff Keuss, Suzanne Wolfe and Dr. Bryan Burton.
Host Jennie Spohr leads a discussion of Terrence Malick’s provocative film, “Tree of Life,” with Jeffrey Overstreet, film critic, author and Dr. Chris Chaney, Prof
Host Dick Staubleads a discussion on the meaning and significance of the Harry Potter book series with panelists: Dr. Jeffrey Keuss, SPU professor Jennie Spohr,
Tolstoy said, “happy families are all alike, but every unhappy family is unhappy in his or her own way.” Host Dick Staub leads a vigorous
The Adjustment Bureau, a film based on a Phillip Dick story that explores free will, fate and writing your own future. Do we control our
They have been called voices of a generation, gurus and faddish. We’ll try to see what all the fuss is about. Sequins, ripped fishnets and
Host Dick Staub leads a discussion of Welcome annual “theology of academy award nominees show” with Jeffery Overstreet, film critic & author Jennie Spohr, producer
Host Dick Staub leads a discussion of Glee, the surprising FOX TV series hit, with guests Dr. Jeffrey Keuss, SPU professor & an engaging interpreter
Host Dick Staub leads a discussion inspired by a conversation with Fuller Seminary’s Robert Johnston who has said his personal theological vision is to address
On this episode host Dick Staub and guests discuss Stieg Larson’s runaway bestseller series The Millennium Trilogy: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl
Host Dick Staub leads us in a discussion of Michael Pollan’s best-selling book The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals and the synergistic
Host Dick Staub leads us in a discussion of THE IMAGE JOURNAL top 100 Arts and Faith films LIST. On our panel are Jeffrey Overstreet,
Host Dick Staub leads us in a discussion about a world described by the SF Chronicle as “savagely beautiful that comes alive in a strange
Dick Staub welcomes you to the annual Theology of Academy Award Nominees show in which we ask three questions of the best picture nominees: 1)
Dick Staub discusses The Gospel According to Motown with guests Dr. Jeff Keuss a professor at SPU and an engaging interpreter of theology in popular
Dick Staub hosts the annual Kindlings Muse Christmas show at Hales with guests including artist Kathy Hastings, producer & actor Jennie Spohr, poet & novelist
In her book Fingerprints of God NPR religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Haggerty set out in search for a science of spirituality. Interviewing leading neurologists, physicists,
Tonight Dick Staub talks with our esteemed panel of film critics about the three best movies about God they suspect many have not seen. Wings
Music is a language of the gods and when the lyrics are thoughtful all the more so. Tonight our topic is Beatnik Spirituality for Today:
Host Dick Staub and guests Dr. Jeff Keuss a professor at SPU and an engaging interpreter of theology in popular culture, Jennie Spohr producer of
Host Dick Staub facilitates a discussion of film with author and film critic Jeffrey Overstreet , producer and film critic Jennie Spohr and Greg Wright
Host Dick Staub and guests Adrian Wyard, founder of counterbalance, a website exploring issues of faith and science; Jennie Spohr, Presbyterian pastor & frequent co-host
A discussion of the theology of the five nominees for Academy Awards in the Best Picture category. Hosted by Dick Staub with guests Gregory Wright
Twilight in book form is a runaway best seller. Twilight, the film has been described as “a full-blown cultural phenomena” (LA Times), “The most epic
On this podcast host Dick Staub takes up the subject of the theology of Coldplay & Bruce Springsteen. We’ll listen to the music, review the
Our annual Christmas special, hosted by Dick Staub, features guests from the previous year’s Hale’s show and Kindlings Hearth alum bringing poems, songs, essays and
Tonight we’ll discuss creating culture with a particular concentration on artistic. entertainment and media culture. Our guests are Nigel Goodwin, who was trained professionally as
The Shack is a book people either love or hate ~ theologically, literarily, therapeutically ~ few find middle ground. Tonight we want to hear the
In a recent PBS special titled “God and Hollywood” (and filmed in part at The Kindlings Muse), Reporter Kim Lawton opened with these words. “In
A few years ago Vanity Fair said, “Oprah Winfrey arguably has more influence on the culture than any university president, politician or religious leader except
Since the 1960’s films have engaged the questions once the domain of religion: Who is God? Who are Humans? Where did we come? What is
In one of the most interesting election years in ages, we ask some simple questions. DOES God have a politics? What does faith have
For this Kindlings Muse, host Dick Staub asked some fellow kindlings to share festive pieces as we welcome in the season. We hope you enjoy
Every year around this time families all across America pack their bags and make their way home for the holidays. Envisioning that perfect joyful reunion,
Madeleine L’Engle, CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien each embraced the Christian faith and found in their imaginative fantasy a way to explore and understand it. Yet
On this podcast Dick Staub turns the reins of The Kindlings Muse over to his trusted friend Bill Hogg a man with that rare blend
On this podcast Dick Staub turns the reins of The Kindlings Muse over to his trusted friend Bill Hogg a man with that rare blend
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire
Our topic is: Inklings 2.0: Can The Inklings face-to-face pub experience be replaced by online interaction. Joining us are artist Scott Erickson of “The transpire
This is a get away from it all interview. Publishers Weekly says, “In this lighthearted memoir, Ferenc Mate recalls the early years he and his
If William Wilberforce was alive today, what might he consider the world’s leading injustices and what might he do about them? This podcast includes audience
If William Wilberforce was alive today, what might he consider the world’s leading injustices and what might he do about them? We discuss this with
If William Wilberforce was alive today, what might he consider the world’s leading injustices and what might he do about them? We take up this
On this podcast we discuss the theology of the five films nominated for best picture at the academy awards: Babel, The Departed, Letters from Iwo
On this podcast we contune our discussion of the theology of the five films nominated for best picture at the academy awards: Babel, The Departed,
On this podcast we discuss the theology of the five films nominated for best picture at the academy awards. They are Babel, The Departed, Letters
In John Perkin’s autobiography, Let Justice Roll Down, we learn the story of a sharecropper’s son who grew up in Mississippi amidst dire poverty and
In John Perkin’s autobiography, Let Justice Roll Down, we learn the story of a sharecropper’s son who grew up in Mississippi amidst dire poverty and
In John Perkin’s autobiography, Let Justice Roll Down, we learn the story of a sharecropper’s son who grew up in Mississippi amidst dire poverty and
Adrian Wyard of the Counterbalance Foundation and Dr. John West of the Discovery Institute field audience comments and questions as we continue exploring Gary Wolfe’s
In this podcast we include audience questions and comments as we continue our discussion of Sports as Religion, a look at Superbowl madness, sportsfandom and
Joseph Price a professor of religious studies at Whittier College in California, says of the Superbowl “It’s the high holy day for American culture,” comparing
Joseph Price a professor of religious studies at Whittier College in California, says of the Superbowl “It’s the high holy day for American culture,” comparing
We go to the audience’s questions and comments as we take up the subject “Word, Image and the Neil Postman Problem” beginning with Gregory Wolfe,
In this podcast we take up the subject “Word, Image and the Neil Postman Problem” beginning with Gregory Wolfe, author, publisher of IMAGE a journal
Orson Welles observed: “I hate television. I hate it as much as peanuts. But I can’t stop eating peanuts.” E.B. White warned that the visual
When we read the news, we read about our times. We read, we relate the news to our faith and beliefs and we see what
When we read the news, we read about our times. We read, we relate the news to our faith and beliefs and we see what
When we read the news, we read about our times. We read, we relate the news to our faith and beliefs and we see what
A Dick Staub Interview brought back for your enjoyment.
Public intellectual Charles Handy describes ours as the “age of the hungry spirit.” Everyone, it seems, is on a spiritual journey. In such an age
Public intellectual Charles Handy describes ours as the “age of the hungry spirit.” Everyone, it seems, is on a spiritual journey. In such an age
Public intellectual Charles Handy describes ours as the “age of the hungry spirit.” Everyone, it seems, is on a spiritual journey. In such an age
Audience Q and A in our discussion about the incarnation with poet Luci Shaw and Roger Feldman, an artist and Professor of art at Seattle
We continue our discussion of the incarnation with poet Luci Shaw, adding the visual dimension with Roger Feldman, an artist and Professor of art at
An American traveling in Africa hired a guide to lead him through the jungle to a remote village. In the mid afternoon the guide stopped
In this podcast we discuss “An Artist is like God,” with Nigel Goodwin. Nigel’s career as an actor started after graduating from the Royal Academy
In this podcast we discuss “An Artist is like God,” with Nigel Goodwin. Nigel’s career as an actor started after graduating from the Royal Academy
Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman is known for his explorations of disbelief in film. Yet recently Bergman wrote the following. “Art lost its basic creative drive the
John De Graf, producer of the PBS special “Affluenza” and co-author of the book by the same title, is joined by Tom Sine futurist and
John De Graf, producer of the PBS special “Affluenza” and co-author of the book by the same title, is joined by Tom Sine futurist and
In what is being called “Christmas creep,” retailers are introducing the Christmas shopping season earlier and earlier–now even before Thanksgiving. It isn’t like Americans need
Teens are leaving the church. According to the National Opinion Research center, in 1998 only 16% of 18 to 22 year olds had an active
Teens are leaving the church. According to the National Opinion Research center, in 1998 only 16% of 18 to 22 year olds had an active
Teens are leaving the church. According to the National Opinion Research center, in 1998 only 16% of 18 to 22 year olds had an active
As host, writer and producer of the popular public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, host of the public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves and
As host, writer and producer of the popular public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, host of the public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves and
As host, writer and producer of the popular public television series Rick Steves’ Europe, host of the public radio show, Travel with Rick Steves and
From the Bible’s snake slithering on stage in the Garden of Eden to the Apostle Paul’s warning that we are in spiritual warfare against principalities
From the Bible’s snake slithering on stage in the Garden of Eden to the Apostle Paul’s warning that we are in spiritual warfare against principalities
From the Bible’s snake slithering on stage in the Garden of Eden to the Apostle Paul’s warning that we are in spiritual warfare against principalities
In “Facing East,” Frederica Mathewes-Green told of her journey into Christian faith and then into the Antiochian Orthodox Church. In this interview we hear that
By any account Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ was a wake up call for Hollywood. Combining what Gibson called art and what evangelicals saw
By any account Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ was a wake up call for Hollywood. Combining what Gibson called art and what evangelicals saw
By any account Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ was a wake up call for Hollywood. Combining what Gibson called art and what evangelicals saw
We welcome Patrinell Wright founder and director of the Total Experience Gospel Choir along with composers and conductors Marcie O’Donnell and Stephen Newby to enjoy
We welcome Patrinell Wright founder and director of the Total Experience Gospel Choir along with composers and conductors Marcie O’Donnell and Stephen Newby to enjoy
We welcome Patrinell Wright founder and director of the Total Experience Gospel Choir along with composers and conductors Marcie O’Donnell and Stephen Newby to enjoy
Segment 3. Games are revolutionizing the entertainment world and among game-makers Bungie is the premiere developer of original entertainment IP. One year after the release
Games are revolutionizing the entertainment world and among game-makers Bungie is the premiere developer of original entertainment IP. One year after the release of Halo
Games are revolutionizing the entertainment world and among game-makers Bungie is the premiere developer of original entertainment IP. One year after the release of Halo
There is no question that retailing God is becoming big business…But what is the thoughtful, spiritual creative to make of it? Does the T-shirting of
There is no question that retailing God is becoming big business. But what is the thoughtful, spiritual creative to make of it? Does the T-shirting
There is no question that retailing God is becoming big business. But what is the thoughtful, spiritual creative to make of it? Does the T-shirting
(Segment 3 of 3). How do we talk about controversial subjects in a pluralistic age given to hostile talk and not reasonable discourse? Does theatre
(Segment 2 of 3). How do we talk about controversial subjects in a pluralistic age given to hostile talk and not reasonable discourse? Does theatre
How do we talk about controversial subjects in a pluralistic age given to hostile talk and not reasonable discourse? Does theatre offer unique opportunities for
While from youth Paul Simon’s real passion was rock and roll, his degree in English lit and literary bent found expression in his thoughtful lyrics
While from youth Paul Simon’s real passion was rock and roll, his degree in English lit and literary bent found expression in his thoughtful lyrics
While from youth Paul Simon’s real passion was rock and roll, his degree in English lit and literary bent found expression in his thoughtful lyrics
This week marked the fifth anniversary of 911, one of the most horrific events in modern history. Where was God: On 911? (Segment 3 of
This week marked the fifth anniversary of 911, one of the most horrific events in modern history. Where was God On 911? During the Holocaust
This week marked the fifth anniversary of 911, one of the most horrific events in modern history. Where was God: On 911? During the Holocaust
In this third and final segment our panel fields questions from the audience about Margaret Starbird’s belief that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. We
Dr. Dave Nienhuis, theologian at Seattle Pacific University, and Rev. Karen Ward, pastor of the emergent Church of the Apostles, and TKM host, Dick Staub,
The “Da Vinci Code” brought into popular consciousness the theory that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene who carried his child. Margaret Starbird’s “The Woman
Greg Wolfe, Heather Hawkins and Bryan Burton respond to audience questions and comments. Robert Deeble brings us another song “The Secret Life Of Emily Dickinson,
Dan Browns “The Da Vinci Code.” Does this book and movie threaten to overturn central elements of Christianity? What is the fact and fiction of
Robert Deeble was brave enough to appear at the first live event of The Kindlings Muse and brought the lyrics and sound that have been
Our panel continues the discussion of irreligious Seattle, responding to audience questions: Is Seattle’s renowned tolerance an excuse for avoiding dealing with reality? Is it
Segment three of The Kindlings Muse originated from Hale’s Ale Brewery & Pub on Monday May 22. Our subject is Irreligious Seattle and The Spiritual
This episode of The Kindlings Muse originated from Hales Ale Brewery & Pub on Monday May 22. Our subject is “Irreligious Seattle and The Spiritual
This is the very first official Kindling’s Muse Podcast. It is the introductory segment from the 90-minute Kindlings Muse Broadcast originating live from Hales Ales