At the end of August, about a month after I decided to leave my job as a youth pastor, I came home to a handwritten note. Inside that note Alycia had written this: “With so many changes going on in our life why not add one more? You are such a wonderful husband! You areRead more
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Agent Carter was one of my favorite shows last year and offered a different viewpoint on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I love Daredevil and Jessica Jones; they offer a much grittier version of the MCU. If dark and gritty are the words that best describe Netflix’s offerings, then fun and whimsical are the words thatRead more
By the time I was born Battlestar Galactica and its spin-off, Galactica 1980, had both been canceled. Neither show found the same success of the 2003 reimagined series, but the original Battlestar Galactica still holds a special place in my heart. Before Netflix the only way to watch an old television series was to hopeRead more
The Television Critics Association holds a press tour twice a year. During these tours network executives and television producers share news about upcoming television projects. Since we’re in a golden age of television (not including The Big Bang Theory), the TCA always leads to some interesting television announcements. I went without cable for years soRead more
On this week’s episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Cloverfield, Bowie, Chick-fil-A and how quiet times really help us be more like Jesus. In Nerd News Scott and Ron talk about the trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane as well as the lives and work of David Bowie and Alan Rickman. This week they would likeRead more
Nike’s slogan is known throughout the world. Its ubiquity can cause it to lose some effectiveness. But, if we sit and think about it, “Just Do It” can be really solid advice. It’s probably not good advice when we’re staring temptation in the face. “It’s just three or four slices of pizza. I know youRead more