1 Genesis 29:1-29 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-04-29T15:12:32+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 29 Full Article
1 Genesis 29:30-31:55 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-05-13T20:05:28+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the ending of Genesis Chapter 29, as well as Chapters 30 and 31. Full Article
1 Genesis 38:1-10 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-06-24T05:00:01+00:00 Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Genesis Chapter 38. Full Article
1 Genesis 38:11-30 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-07-01T05:00:01+00:00 Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes. Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the ending of Genesis Chapter 38. Full Article
1 Genesis 40-41 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-07-15T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Genesis Chapters 40 and 41 Full Article
1 Exodus 1 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-09-16T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Exodus Chapter 1. Full Article
1 Exodus 3:1-10 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-09-30T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Exodus Chapter 3 Full Article
1 Exodus 3:11-4:26 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-07T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the end of Exodus Chapter 3 as well as Exodus Chapter 4. (Note: Due to missing audio, discussion of Exodus 4:27-31 is not available) Full Article
1 Exodus 7:1-13 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-21T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the beginning of Exodus Chapter 7. Full Article
1 Exodus 7:14-8:32 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-10-28T05:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the ending of Exodus Chapter 7 and Exodus Chapter 8. Full Article
1 Exodus 9-10 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-11-05T06:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Exodus Chapters 9 and 10. Full Article
1 Exodus 11-12:12 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2024-11-12T06:00:01+00:00 Fr. Stephen De Young discusses Exodus Chapter 11 and the beginning of Exodus Chapter 12 Full Article
1 Episode 1: Introduction By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:41:10+00:00 Steve and Christian introduce their new podcast, discuss the plot holes in Harry Potter, and list the top five reasons why each is happy to be alive today. Full Article
1 Episode 10: Pop Culture Simpsons Hour, Live! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:43:37+00:00 Live from the Saint Iakavos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisconsin, Steve and Christian explore some of the deeper themes of one of America’s most beloved and longest-airing television families: the Simpsons! They discuss marriage, despondency, and how The Simpsons models repentance within the context of family life. This time, the guys close with their top 5 Simpsons quotes of all time! Full Article
1 Episode 11: Aliens and Independence Day By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:44:04+00:00 The guys watched “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Christian enjoyed it. Steve? Not so much. They discuss what worked in the movie, as well as what didn’t, and wildly speculate about the theological implications of alien life. Plus, they wrap up with their Top 5 favorite alien characters of all time. Full Article
1 Episode 12: Finding the Prodigal Dory By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:44:19+00:00 The guys watched Pixar’s newest installment, Finding Dory, and they both loved it, but only one of them cried! Listen to discover which one cried, to hear discussions of how Pixar teaches us about personhood, and how the story of a fish is a story about God’s love bringing us home. They also discuss the Top 5 Sequels of all time. Spoiler Alert: Independence Day 2 was not one of them. Full Article
1 Episode 13: Noonday Demons in Space! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:44:33+00:00 The guys watched Star Trek Beyond, and they agreed that while the movie was fun, it wasn’t the best thing either of them had ever seen. Join Steve and Christian as they discuss what makes STB’s villain so interesting, how Kirk struggles with despondency, and whether or not Simon Pegg’s take on humor really helped the film all that much. As always, the guys end with their Top 5 List. This week: Top 5 Villains. Full Article
1 Episode 14: Tony Robbins is Not My Guru By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T13:44:56+00:00 Steve and Christian watched the new Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix, I Am Not Your Guru. Tune in as they discuss what Christians can learn from the self-help movement, how people search for meaning, transforming pain and death into new life, and whether summer camp is like a Tony Robbins conference. As always, the guys close with their Top 5, co-starring Yoda. Full Article
1 Episode 15: How “Stranger Things” Turned Us Upside Down By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-09-07T14:26:56+00:00 This week, the guys watch the Netflix original series "Stranger Things" and discuss friendship, transcendence, nostalgia, and our longing for eternity. They wrap up with their top 5 iconic '80s movies. Full Article
1 Episode 16: Harry Potter and the Pop Culture Podcast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-28T15:45:05+00:00 The guys read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and discuss friendship, character, sacrifice, and love. They close with their top five magical (non-Harry-Potter) characters. Full Article
1 Episode 17: Laurus and the Illusion of Death By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-10-28T15:45:21+00:00 This week, the guys talk about the Russian novel, Laurus. They discuss issues of transcendence and transformation, hope and healing, and as usual, a big fat dose of death and resurrection. They conclude with their Top 5 Stories of Redemption. Full Article
1 Episode 18: Bojack Horsin' Around in the Immanent By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-05T12:51:53+00:00 This week the guys talk about the Netflix Original series Bojack Horseman. They discuss character formation, longing for transcendence, and how seeking meaning exclusively within the immanent is ultimately dissatisfying, dismaying, and even dangerous. They close with their Top 5 bleak comedies. Full Article
1 Episode 19: What Dr. Strange Loved By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-12-09T14:10:01+00:00 This week, the guys discuss Marvel’s Doctor Strange and how the film handled transcendence, sacrifice, heroism, and love. They close with their top 5 fictional (medical) doctors of all time. Full Article
1 Episode 21: Rogue One: A Star Wars Podcast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-01-04T18:01:01+00:00 Steve and Christian geek out over Rogue One on their annual Star Wars podcast. They talk about the Force, sacrifice, and the difference between hope and optimism. They end with the top 5 Vader moments. Full Article
1 Episode 31: Exploring the OASIS in Ready Player One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-05-17T19:19:33+00:00 This week, the guys read the 2011 novel Ready Player One. The book, itself an homage to video games and the 80s, prompted discussions of human personhood, the journey of the spiritual life, and how love can pierce through our obsession with the illusory. They close with their Top 5 Classic Video Games. Full Article
1 Episode 41: Contemplating the Benedict Option By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-06T13:23:45+00:00 The guys reunite to discuss Rod Dreher’s controversial book The Benedict Option. They discuss religious freedom, their mutual desire for Christian community, and how our best religious arguments often cede ground to secular positions. They close with their Top 5 Books on the Christian Life. Full Article
1 Episode 51: The Cosmology of Coco By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-12-13T18:31:09+00:00 The guys loved Coco, and they both cried (#Pixar). They discuss presentations of the afterlife, the longing for divine justice, and how each of us desperately longs to be remembered by the Lord. They close with their Top 5 Depictions of the Afterlife. Full Article
1 Episode 61: Infinity Stones and Dust in the Wind By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-06-02T04:17:38+00:00 The guys take on Marvel’s newest installment, Avengers: Infinity War. They discuss the role of empathy in decision making, the tension of the value of the one against the value of the many, and how death only seeks to destroy. They close with their Top 5 Gut Punches. Full Article
1 Episode 71: Working Through Life with The Office By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2018-10-03T03:29:41+00:00 You asked for it, so the guys did it. They finally took on The Office. They discuss the beauty of the ordinary, the centrality of relationship, and the dynamics of human personality. They close with their Top 5 Bosses. Full Article
1 Episode 81: PCCH (and Mary Poppins) Returns! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-22T23:26:05+00:00 The girls take on the long-awaited sequel to the classic film, Mary Poppins Returns. They discuss how true life stands in contrast to despair, how our perspectives shape our realities, and the role of wonder in the spiritual life. They close with their Top 5 Imaginary Places. Full Article
1 Episode 91: A Little Bit About “Big” By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-04-10T18:28:33+00:00 The guys get back to the classics, this week taking on the 80's film, Big! They discuss the difference between innocence and naïveté, how the grass is not always greener somewhere else, and the reality that relationships help ground us in who we really are. They close with their Top 5 Coming of Age Stories. Full Article
1 Episode 100: We Finally Did Firefly! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-07-03T22:09:31+00:00 It’s the 100th episode and to celebrate, the guys and the girls took on the cult classic Firefly! You asked for it, and they listened! And buckle up folks, because it’s a big one! Join them in the first ever four-person episode as they discuss the need for a crew, the impact of cross-pressure, how the show explores what it is to be human, and as they reflect on 100 episodes of PCCH! They close with their Top 5 Pop Culture Coffee Hour moments! Full Article
1 Episode 101: Chatting 'Bout Chapelle By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-11T16:18:12+00:00 The guys are back to kick off season 5 by discussing Dave Chapelle’s new comedy special, Sticks and Stones. They discuss whether Chapelle’s humor is puerile or prophetic, the need to speak truth fearlessly, and the complicated nature of the modern moral order. They close with their Top Next 5 Comedy Specials. Full Article
1 Episode 102: A Big Little Podcast on Big Little Liars By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-23T22:45:57+00:00 Christina and Emma take on the HBO series, Big Little Liars. They discuss the many reasons people lie, how repentance can improve even the most impossible situations, and how the ultimate goal of life is to be healed. They close with their Top 5 Big Little Liars. Full Article
1 Episode 103: The Life of Luxury (and Three Rockin' Priests) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-09-25T17:45:14+00:00 Steve and Christian discuss Parallel Love, a documentary that follows the trajectory of the rock band, Luxury. One cool thing about this band: 3 members are Orthodox priests. The guys discuss the disruptive nature of art, the ongoing process of conversion, and how all of us are called to be priests of creation. They close with their Top 5 Christian Artists and Musicians. Full Article
1 Episode 104: Downton Revisited By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-03T16:08:44+00:00 This week, Christina Andresen and Emma Solak take on the new Downtown Abbey film. They discuss the tension between simplicity and grandeur, the power of unity in diversity, and how true loyalty is rooted in love. They share their Top 5 "They Finally Realize They're in Love" episodes. Full Article
1 Episode 105: (Not) Just Another Spider-Man Podcast By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-09T21:25:11+00:00 The guys finally take on the latest Spider-Man film, Far From Home. They discuss the nature of reality vs. illusion, the human need for belief, and how we often are willing to disown our lives for something easier. They close with their Top 5 Spider-Man Villains. Full Article
1 Episode 106: The PCCH Girls Who Drank the Moon By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-18T21:37:16+00:00 Christina and Emma take on the Newberry Medal winning novel, The Girl Who Drank the Moon. They discuss sacrifice vs. loss, hope vs. sorrow, and how Christian hope in particular is not an empty promise. They close with their Top 5 Newberry Winners. Full Article
1 Episode 107: Check Out This Joker By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-24T14:48:14+00:00 The guys discuss the newest film from DC Movies, The Joker. They discuss the impact of mental illness, having compassion for enemies, and how any of us can take the road to darkness. They close with their Top 5 Movies About Mental Health. Full Article
1 Episode 108: Good Things About Good Omens By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-31T03:29:16+00:00 Christina Andresen and Emma Solak discuss the new Amazon Prime show, Good Omens. They discuss how we are all fallen, the battle between heaven and hell, and whether or not the gospel falls flat for those in comfort. They close with their Top 5 Gangs of Kids. Full Article
1 Episode 109: New Kanye, New Kanye Album By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-07T14:48:04+00:00 This week the guys discuss Kanye West’s latest release, Jesus is King. They discuss materialism, the importance of honesty in repentance, and the cost of following Christ. They close with their Top 5 Christian Albums. Full Article
1 Episode 110: Falling in Modern Love By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-11-27T18:54:23+00:00 The girls discuss the podcast-gone-Amazon series, Modern Love. They reflect on the nature of "modern" love, how love makes us vulnerable, and how true love calls us to become real. They close with their Top 5 Love Stories That Are Not About Romantic Love. Full Article
1 Episode 111: True Life in Luxury By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-04T15:12:48+00:00 A couple months ago, the guys watched a documentary following the band, Luxury. They were so impressed by the band and their music, they decided to focus this week on Luxury's album, Trophies. The guys discuss how the world is in decay, how we still need to be affirming of life, and how grace and repentance mean we actually have to change our lives. They close with their Top 5 Things They Are Thankful to God For. Full Article
1 Episode 112: The Cold Truth About Frozen II By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-11T14:48:09+00:00 The girls take on the highly anticipated Disney movie, Frozen II, and (spoiler alert) they weren't impressed. They discuss how we ought to gauge the next right thing, whether newness of knowledge equates with wisdom, and how we should acquire a spirit of service. They end with their Top 5 Sequels (That Were Actually Good). Full Article
1 Episode 113: Lord of the Rings Live! (Feat. Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-19T16:53:07+00:00 Live from New York, it’s PCCH! The guys discuss the epic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. The touch on topics such as friendship, the human obsession with power, and where hope can be found. Fr. Andrew joins the guys for a Q&A;, as well as a special quiz designed just for him. Full Article
1 Episode 114: Another Star Wars Bonanza! The Rise of Skywalker! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-12-26T02:12:30+00:00 It's finally here. The end of the Skywalker Saga! Join the guys as they discuss the final film of a story 42 years in the making! Spoiler Porgs included. Full Article
1 Episode 115: Hey, Mando! By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-19T05:26:01+00:00 The guys discuss the first live-action Star Wars TV Series: The Mandalorian. They touch on the interplay between nostalgia and creativity, the role of choice in identity formation, and the self-sacrificial love. They close with their Top 5 Westerns. Full Article
1 Episode 116: Big Talk about Little Women By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-01-22T18:05:31+00:00 The girls discuss the newest version of the classic story, Little Women. They take on topics such as death, the place and shape of gratitude in our lives, and the role of women in society. They close with their Top 5 Movies Based on Classic Novels. Full Article
1 Episode 117: Thank You and Goodnight! (Again!) By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-05T14:21:18+00:00 This week the girls revisit the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They discuss the need to be clear on our lives priorities, how where we are shapes who we become, and how each of us is called to follow Christ authentically. They close with their Top 5 Songs Released in 1960. Full Article
1 Episode 118: This Was Your Afterlife By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2020-02-12T13:15:41+00:00 The guys revisit the NBC hit, The Good Place, after the Series Finale, and they were...a little disappointed. They discuss images of the afterlife, how love is other people, and visions of "the good." They close with their Top 5 Season Finales. Full Article