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What is the meaning of Christmas? In this episode Adrian and Austin discuss why we like Christmas movies and what makes them good. We talk about "classic" Christmas movies and what makes them classic. Finally, we look at the claymation Christmas episode form the TV show Community and talk about how it point to the true meaning of Christmas. Here is the YouTube video referenced in this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVt6RVuZqdk

In this episode Adrian and Austin reflect on the passing of Stan Lee and the legacy he left behind. Specifically, we share our thoughts about Albert Mohler's podcast where he talks about how Stan Lee told stories and how they are important to humanity. We discuss how we agree and disagree with what Mohler said and how we think he should have phrased his discussion on worldview. Here is the podcast referenced in this episode. https://albertmohler.com/2018/11/14/briefing-11-14-18/

What are we nostalgic about. Adrian and Austin define nostalgia and give examples of what they find nostalgic. We discuss cooperate vs personal nostalgia as well as using nostalgia as a marketing scheme. Finally, we try and determine if nostalgia is good and when it can become bad.

Are political parties a rap feud that has gone too far? Adrian and Austin look at famous rap beefs and compare them to the current political climate. We look at why rap beefs happen and what the different types are, and how we can compare them to political parties. Finally, Austin gives us some ideas on how we can solve rap/political beefs in a positive way that doesn't end in anyone getting shot. Here are the videos and article referenced in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQSZ4FjL-Hw h ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfMe0dsxk_Q https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106857447&fbclid=IwAR3-J_U5OqOl3GlF_weWyV-BssffA06jROrTLlGq4z8hbhFXGqFcLuV99Y8

In this episode Adrian and Austin discuss the recent politically fueled violence that has taken place in the last week. We ask if Trump can be blamed for these attacks and how do we deal with them. Finally, Austin shares his thought that we are all wizards and how our words impact the world around us.

This week Adrian and Austin talk about climate change, if we should worry about it and what we can do about it. We talk about some of the reasons why people are not concerned with climate change and what would help people understand how they can help. Finally, we wrap up our discussion by talking about why Christians should care about climate change. Here are the audio and videos referenced in this episode.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix2XprA6A7I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqDyHYJFhSM https://www.newfrontierschurch.com/in-the-beginning/2017/1/24/beccas-sermon

In this episode Adrian and Austin look at why people love and love to hate Twenty One Pilots. We talk about what is good and bad about their music and compare it what makes a hipster a hipster. From there we try to determine if genres are good and if we should have them. Finally, we talk about creativity in music, especially among artists with Christian backgrounds. Here are the articles and video referenced in this episode. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/ 10/15/arts/music/twenty-one- pilots-trench.html http://www.vulture.com/2018/ 10/why-do-people-love-to-hate- twenty-one-pilots.html https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=f3xe-Wxio1o