STRONGWILLED
Episodes
The Last Last Battle (Series Finale)
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
D.L. and Krispin discuss The Last Battle in the last episode of the series, and D.L. reads an essay we wrote together about the parallels between The ...
Interview with Tomatobird about The Last Battle (Ep 12 of The Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Krispin and Danielle interview artist, Tomatobird about the comic she wrote about Tash from The Last Battle titled "Inexorable" and available to read ...
The Conspiracy Station
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
D.L. and Krispin take a break from Narnia to reflect on four years of our podcast analyzing evangelical media - and how conspiracy themes are woven th...
Interview with Torri Williams Douglass about The Magicians’ Nephew (Ep 11 of The Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Torri Williams Douglass is a writer, speaker, educator, and activist. She is the creator of White Homework which is a curriculum designed to help peop...
Q & A with Matt Mikalatos (Recording of Live Patreon Event)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Mikalatos took more time to talk with us about Narnia and C.S. Lewis, with lots of interesting parts we haven't covered in our series - like an e...
Interview with Paul Pastor (Ep 10 of The Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Pastor is an editor and writer, and has published a collection of non-ficiton essays about the Holy Spirit called The Face of the Deep and some ...
Interview with Alireza Shafiee-Nasab (Ep 9 of the Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alireza Shafiee-Nasab, born in 1990 in Dezful, Iran, is an Iranian translator, literary editor and teacher. You can follow him Instagram or visit his ...
Interview with Kat Coffin about the Problem of Susan (Ep 8 of the Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kat Coffin is a musician and an academic specializing in the works of C.S. Lewis and gender theory. Before you listen to the podcast, maybe check out...
Interview with Matt Mikalatos (Ep 7 of the Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7: Interview with Matt Mikalatos on The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderMatt Mikalatos is the author of the Sunlit Lands fantasy trilogy, starting w...
Interview with Emily Austin (Ep 6 of the Lion, the Witch & the Evangelicals)
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the introduction, DL mentions reading the book Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus by Reggie Williams. We highly recommend it (Go listen to this podcast episo...
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (BBC vs. Disney)
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After watching productions of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe by both BBC (1988) and Disney (2004), Krispin and Danielle discuss the difference...
Interview with Mako Nagasawa
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is mostly about what the Stone Table/Death of Aslan meant in the Chronicles of Narnia. Buckle up for a fascinating deep dive into atoneme...
Interview with Sonya Cronin
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Important note: I (D.L.) say Dr. Cronin is at the University of Florida when in fact she teaches at Florida State University. Me and my West Coast bia...
Patreon Only Teaser: Michael W. Smith, Franklin Graham, Sean Feucht -- and more!
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A clip of our just-released patreon-only episode talking about evangelicals, politics, and the recent “worship protests” out of Bethel - and how d...
Interview with Maria Sachiko Cecire
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Link to her biography and faculty page here.Buy her incredibly detailed, thoughtful, academic book Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children’s Fantasy Lite...
The Lion, The Witch and the Evangelicals
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 5 of The Prophetic Imagination Station Podcast: The Lion, The Witch, and The Evangelicals. In this episode Krispin and D.L. discuss ...
The Lion, The Witch and the Evangelicals (Season 5)
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting September 14, we will launch into a series on The Chronicles of Narnia, interviewing several experts and also discussing our own experiences ...
Colorblind Man's Bluff (Free Patreon Only Episode)
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We decided to make our Patreon-only episode available for everyone this month to get a sense of what our episodes are like. We dissect one piece of ev...
Frank Peretti’s America Episode 9: This Passing Darkness (the last episode!)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krispin and Danielle reflect on the past season of Frank Peretti's America.TW: We discuss sexual abuse.Check out Danielle's new book, The Myth of the ...
Frank Peretti’s America Episode 8: This Present Abuse Problem (Interview with Connie Baker, LPC)
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Krispin talks with Connie Baker about the psychology of why churches end up protecting abusers and discrediting those who speak up about abuse. She is...
Frank Peretti's America Episode 7: Making Pentecostalism Cool (Interview with Leah Payne)
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Payne a professor of Christian studies at George Fox University, author of Gender and Pentecostal Revivalism: Making a Female Ministry in the Ear...
Frank Peretti’s America Episode 6: This Present Conspiracy (Interview with Joshua Pease)
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Pease is a pastor, author, and journalist, and all-around smart guy. In this interview, we focus mainly on his work in regards to conspiracy th...
Frank Peretti’s America Episode 5: The Quarantine Carman Deep-Dive Extravaganza
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special quarantine edition of the Prophetic Imagination Station season 4: Frank Peretti’s imagination. Today we break up all the This P...
Frank Peretti's America Episode 4: Facing Our Demons...For Reals? (Interview with Brad Jersak)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Jersak is the author of several books, including Her Gates Will Never Be Shut and Incarnation & Inclusion, two of Krispin’s favorites. He’...
Frank Peretti's America Episode 3: Cosmic Clash of Modernism vs. Spiritual Forces (Interview with Lisa Sharon Harper)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Sharon Harper, author of The Very Good Gospel, founder of Freedom Road--a consulting group dedicated to helping people do justice more justly (Ch...
Frank Peretti's America Episode 2: Baby, Baby, Get My Book on the Bestseller List (Interview with Daniel Silliman)
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Friends! Episode 2 of Frank Peretti's America is out now wherever you listen to your podcasts. Listen, then come back here and let us know what you...
Frank Peretti's America Episode 1: Evil Lurks in Small-town America
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warnings: talking about demons, demon possession, sexual abuse, sexual abuse allegations being dismissed24 min: TW Sexual Abuse in TPD. Here i...
Special Christmas Episode
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Special Christmas Episode by DL Mayfield
Q&A and What's Next!
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listener questions about The Ties that Bind and the future of the Prophetic Imagination Station podcast
At My Whit's End About Whit's End (Ties that Bind #14)
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At My Whit's End About Whit's End (Ties that Bind #14) by DL Mayfield
Love and Marriage (Ties That Bind Episodes 12 & 13)
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Love and Marriage (Ties That Bind Episodes 12 & 13) by DL Mayfield
The One Where Someone is Dying of Aids (Ties that Bind #11)
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the worst episode in the whole album, #triggerwarning and buckle your seat belts.
a VERY special episode (Ties that Bind #9 & #10)
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
a VERY special episode (Ties that Bind #9 & #10) by DL Mayfield
The Collapse of Western Civilization (Ties That Bind #8)
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Collapse of Western Civilization (Ties That Bind #8) by DL Mayfield
Image Management Strategies (Ties that Bind #7)
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Image Management Strategies (Ties that Bind #7) by DL Mayfield
Off the Rails (Ties that Bind Episode #6)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Off the Rails (Ties that Bind Episode #6) by DL Mayfield
The Feminazis are here! (Ties that Bind #4 & #5)
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Feminazis are here! (Ties that Bind #4 & #5) by DL Mayfield
Sunday Bloody Sunday (Ties that Bind #3)
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss church, the Lord's day, and voice actors -- including one of our favorite actors featured on this episode of AIO.
Pointed Nibs (Ties that Bind #2)
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pointed Nibs (Ties that Bind #2) by DL Mayfield
Beginning to Untie to the Ties that Bind
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the episode we discuss here for free: https://www.whitsendblog.org/2014/06/the-ties-that-bind-part-1/ Also, follow along with these discussi...
S3, Ep1 The Big Lie (and the biggest heresy)
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the first episode of McGee & Me
Let's Talk About Hell, Baby. Let's Talk About You and Me
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THE MORTAL COIL! Parts one and two, we discuss them both. And what evangelicalism has taught us about what happens when we die.
EP 205 The Lord is the Lord of the Flies
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss "Kidsboro" and what happens when you let kids create their own civilization in the woods, as well as how to get involved in local politics ...
EP 204 Is Mr. Whitaker Too Rich to Get Into Heaven?
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the evangelical theology of money.
Ep 203 I Believe In Evolution
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss TWO Adventures in Odyssey episodes about homeschool and evolution in public schools.
Ep 202 Justice is Not Blind
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Krispin and DL discuss "Blind Justice" and as well as the justice system in the US.
Ep 201 A Journey of Manifest Destiny
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#propheticimaginationstation #focusonthefamily #walterbruggeman #adventuresinodyssey #aio #manifestdestiny #christophercolumbus #dlmayfield
Season 2 Introduction
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to our podcast, as well as what's in store for the next 6-episode season of The Prophetic Imagination Station, where we'll be explorin...
#11, BTV Compassion
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#11, BTV Compassion by DL Mayfield
#6, Modesty Is The Best Policy
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#6, Modesty Is The Best Policy by DL Mayfield
#5, The Price Of Freedom
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#5, The Price Of Freedom by DL Mayfield
#3, A Mission For Jimmy
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#3, A Mission For Jimmy by DL Mayfield
#4, Thy Kingdom Come
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#4, Thy Kingdom Come by DL Mayfield
#1, Isaac The Chivalrous
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#1, Isaac The Chivalrous by DL Mayfield
#13, The Boy Who Didn't Go To Church
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss church, spiritual gifts and religious institutions.
#10, By Dawn's Early Light
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This 4th of July, we listened to "By Dawn's Early Light" and talk about how we make sense of the history of the U.S.
#9, Family Values
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a lighter episode in which the Rathbones try to strengthen their family.
#8, Not One Of Us
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the episode where the AIO writers tackle the topic of discrimination and prejudice.
#7, Castles & Cauldrons
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss an AiO classic which tackles a critical issue of its time -- Dungeons and Dragons!