Sanctified Storytelling: A Wise Disciple Podcast
Logan Judy and Tyler White of Wise Disciple explore the stories of today’s culture in order to give Christians the tools to engage the world with truth and grace.
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Did Christian Art Make Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian? (and Does it Matter?)
04/18/2024
Did Christian Art Make Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian? (and Does it Matter?)
The dynamic duo dives into the headlines for this episode, breaking down Richard Dawkins's viral interview and exploring the question of one of the culture's most forceful atheists identifying as a cultural Christian, and even going so far as to call it "fundamentally decent religion." What's up with that? Is this the weirdest timeline? The guys discuss the impact of Christian art, even in the hearts of unbelievers, whether this even matters if they don't become Christians, and both the pros and cons of so-called "cultural Christianity." -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Story Journal: 3 Body Problem, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and more!
04/04/2024
Story Journal: 3 Body Problem, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and more!
Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including 3 Body Problem, Hi-Fi Rush, God Emperor of Dune, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and the Friends per Second Podcast. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Virtue and Chivalry in 'Sir Gawain & the Green Knight' (and David Lowery's 'The Green Knight')
03/28/2024
Virtue and Chivalry in 'Sir Gawain & the Green Knight' (and David Lowery's 'The Green Knight')
Your original dynamic duo is back for a chat about the beloved Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight! The guys break down the story, why they love it so much, and what the strange story structure is exploring about virtue in the context of Arthurian legend. Then they dig into the critically-acclaimed (but also controversial) film version by David Lowery that was released in 2019. Why are there so many changes, and how do they change the meaning of the story? And what's with the ending? Listen to the end for an interpretation of the film you might not have heard before. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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A look into The World of Professional Animation (With Rachel White)
03/21/2024
A look into The World of Professional Animation (With Rachel White)
Logan and Tyler interview Rachel White, an award-winning animator who is soon to graduate from the George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. In this episode, the guys get to talk about Rachel's pathway through life to the creative fields and how faith has helped shape her art. They also get to discuss the joys and pressures of holding multiple roles on projects like "ARCO" | Shelter From The Storm: A Mouse's Journey and the ongoing work on her upcoming series Cravenwood. Cravenwood Funding Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/cravenwood-animated-series-pilot -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Is 'Dune: Part 2' An Anti-Religious Screed or a Moving Cautionary Tale? (with Gene Gosewehr)
03/15/2024
Is 'Dune: Part 2' An Anti-Religious Screed or a Moving Cautionary Tale? (with Gene Gosewehr)
Gene joins Logan and Tyler to talk about Dune Part 2! What does Frank Herbert's highly influential science fiction novel have to say about religion, demagogery, and Messiah figures? Is it anti-religious, anti-Christian, anti-Islam, or none of these? Is Paul the hero or the villain? The guys discuss all this and more in a very spoilery, wide-ranging conversation about the Dune universe. Note: When I say very spoilery, I mean VERY spoilery. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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How to Tell the Story of Jesus
03/07/2024
How to Tell the Story of Jesus
Logan and Tyler bring their experience as Bible teachers to this episode of the show, and talk about how the same instincts that make us lovers of stories can make us more effective at sharing the gospel. Why is so much of the Bible told in stories? How would you explain the story of the Bible if you only had one conversation? Is the common term "Bible story" problematic? The guys tackle these questions and more on this evangelism- and Bible-centric episode. Do you have thoughts about this episode? We'd love to hear them! Email us at or . -- Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Join the Wise Disciple Patreon: Check out our website:
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Story Journal: Helldivers 2, Peanut Butter Falcon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & More!
02/29/2024
Story Journal: Helldivers 2, Peanut Butter Falcon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & More!
Tyler and Logan talk about the stories and media they've been engaging with recently, incuding: Helldivers 2; Chains & Stakes by The Dead South; The Peanut Butter Falcon; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon; and The Confessions of St. Augustine. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Does Mythology Glorify Idols?
02/22/2024
Does Mythology Glorify Idols?
The guys return to the world of myth to do a deep dive on the question of Christians engaging with works of mythology. Do the stories of Homer, Virgil, and others which tell stories of gods and goddesses glorify idols? Should Christians dive into these stories, knowing that they were inspired by false gods? Why did early Christians like Justin Martyr and Augustine of Hippo find value in them? Listen to find out! Discussed on the show: -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Does 'Returnal' Have a Biblical View of Guilt and Hell?
02/16/2024
Does 'Returnal' Have a Biblical View of Guilt and Hell?
Tyler and Logan return to the world of video games for this analysis of Returnal. What does the game's giant twist say about guilt and the subconscious? Should Christians be wary of the surrealist style the game utilizes? Plus, Super Bowl commercials! Discussed on the Show: -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Was 'Barbie' Snubbed at the Oscars? (with Gene Gosewehr)
02/08/2024
Was 'Barbie' Snubbed at the Oscars? (with Gene Gosewehr)
Gene Gosewehr joins Logan and Tyler to talk about the Oscars. Are they actually important? Is it a scandal that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations while the Ken doll did? Then they break down some of the Oscar nominees, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Killers of the Flower Moon. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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What Can Stephen King's 'On Writing' Teach Us About Storytelling?
02/01/2024
What Can Stephen King's 'On Writing' Teach Us About Storytelling?
Tyler and Logan examine the work and legacy of Stephen King, especially his part-memoir part-writing manual On Writing. How do you incorporate theme into stories without beating readers over the head? Is profanity in stories ever justified? How do King's stories understand good and evil? Tune in to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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How Sir Orfeo, Poetry, and Mythology Explore the Christian Story
01/18/2024
How Sir Orfeo, Poetry, and Mythology Explore the Christian Story
On return from a holiday hiatus/ These hosts two/ Delve into the forests of Sir Orpheus/ His trails prove/ A tale of love lost, of godly truth and beauty/ Virtue made plain/ But not alone of faeries does this story tell/ But the Christian story/ Finds voice among the echoes here, where myth gives way to truth. -- Also, Logan bad at remembering song lyrics. How bad? Tune in to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to or . Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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The Best of 2023
12/31/2023
The Best of 2023
On this mammoth-sized episode, Logan and Tyler talk about their favorite stories of 2023, including books, films, podcasts, music, and more! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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Redemption and Compassion in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
12/23/2023
Redemption and Compassion in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
On this episode of the show, Logan and Tyler talk about Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. They open with a dicussion about the novel itself, how it resembles a traditional fairy tale, the redemptive nature of making Scrooge the protagonist, and more. Then they shift to a comparison of two adaptations: the most dreary they could find (Christmas Carol on FX, starring Guy Pearce), and the most lighthearted they could find (A Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Michael Caine). Give it a listen! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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An Ode to Hymns
12/14/2023
An Ode to Hymns
Tyler and Logan dive into the subject of hymns. Why exactly is music a part of Christian worship? Why must it be collective? Is there a difference between corporate and private worship? And what hymns do the guys find most impactful and why? Give it a listen to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
12/07/2023
The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald
The guys dive into two of the books by George MacDonald, a writer revered by such literary titans as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and G.K. Chesterton. Join us as we dig beneath the surface of these children's fairy tales in The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie, and examine how MacDonald used the fairy tale and knightly quest forms to explore faith, virtue, masculinity, and honor! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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The Marvels, Napoleon, and Cormoran Strike, Oh My!
11/30/2023
The Marvels, Napoleon, and Cormoran Strike, Oh My!
Gene Gosewehr makes a triumphant return to the podcast alongside Logan and Tyler for another New Release Roundup, including The Marvels and Napoleon, alongside book reviews of Robert Galbraith / J.K. Rowling's The Running Grave, and Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate by John J. Thompson. Join the guys as they tackle hard-hitting questions like "Why is The Marvels bombing?", "Can scripture save cult victims?" and "Where the heck are all of the xenomorphs in this Ridley Scott movie?" Mentioned on the show: -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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Replay: How Should Christians Think about Video Games?
11/16/2023
Replay: How Should Christians Think about Video Games?
With Tyler out this week and Logan swimming for air amid a sea of homework, we go back to the past! This replay episode from January of this year features Logan and Tyler talking about video games, including what our content lines should be, how the use of player choice can be used to explore certain themes, and much more. Check it out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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Crucifixion and Martyrdom in Cyberpunk 2077
11/09/2023
Crucifixion and Martyrdom in Cyberpunk 2077
The guys take a dive back into the cyberworld with an analysis of a CyberPunk 2077 mission that directly confronts religion, conversion, and crucifixion, but with a twist on celebrity and exploitative violence. What should Christians make of it? How might it be relevant to the ways we can be swayed be false or seductive ideas? Listen to the episode and find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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Superheroes v Mythologies
11/02/2023
Superheroes v Mythologies
It's bird! It's a plane! It's . . . an archetype?! Logan and Tyler chat about the writers' strike, then turn to the genre of superheroes - are they modern-day mythologies or everyman stories? What do our superhero stories say about our drive to find absolute good and evil? How should dystopian stories in the genre like Watchmen be interpreted? And what are the guys' favorite superhero stories? Give it a listen and find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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Hades and Reconciliation
10/30/2023
Hades and Reconciliation
Logan and Tyler talk about the Supergiant Games hit Hades, and how the story uses mythology to communicate ideas about reconciliation that point us toward the ultimate reconciliation. Check it out! If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Christians and . . . Horror Movies?!
10/19/2023
Christians and . . . Horror Movies?!
The boys are back in town! After a months-long hiatus and a rather unpleasant encounter with a one-eyed Air BNB host, Logan returns along with freshly minted co-host Tyler White. The guys discuss the new direction for the show previously known as Wise Disciple, then they discuss the horror genre, how it compares to scriptural principles, and some of their favorite horror stories across film, tv, literature, and more! If you have a question for the show, send it to Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Check out our YouTube channel here: . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Is 'Jesus Revolution' a Blueprint for a Healthy Church? (with Gene Gosewehr)
04/11/2023
Is 'Jesus Revolution' a Blueprint for a Healthy Church? (with Gene Gosewehr)
Logan welcomes Gene back to the show for a round of entertainment discussion, including Jesus Revolution, which jumpstarts a discussion on what makes healthy churches and wrestling with complicated legacies of Christian figures in history. Stick around for discussions on Scream VI and John Wick 4! -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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What Comes Next After Conversion? (with Chuck Williams)
03/24/2023
What Comes Next After Conversion? (with Chuck Williams)
Chuck Williams, one of the pastors at Life Baptist Church in Las Vegas and co-host of our other podcast, "Ok I'm a Christian, Now What?" joins the show to talk about next steps for young Christians! -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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What Do ChatGPT & A.I. Mean for the Christian View of the Soul? (with Nate Sala)
03/17/2023
What Do ChatGPT & A.I. Mean for the Christian View of the Soul? (with Nate Sala)
Nate joins the show to discuss A.I., ChatGPT, creepy Bing chatbots, and whether these human-like technological innovations have any impact on the Christian view of consciousness and the soul, as well as how these human-ish imitations may cause us to further withdraw from the real world, and the all-important question: are the guys just a bunch of Luddites? Or is Skynet upon us? Discussed on the show: -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Is Cormac McCarthy "Taking the Roof Off" of Postmodernism? Plus, the Worldviews of 'Woman King' & 'Ant-Man 3' (with Gene Gosewehr)
03/10/2023
Is Cormac McCarthy "Taking the Roof Off" of Postmodernism? Plus, the Worldviews of 'Woman King' & 'Ant-Man 3' (with Gene Gosewehr)
Gene returns to the show for an entertainment round-up featuring the recent novels of Cormac McCarthy, recent critic darling The Woman King, and the latest Marvel blockbuster Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania, in a discussion that includes postmodernism, subjective morality, slavery, pro-life arguments, and self-sacrifice. Check it out! Editor's note: Logan & Gene refer to The Woman King as Oscar nominated, but this was an error - it received several other critics award nominations, but no Oscar nominations. -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Revivals, Asbury & Otherwise (with Scott Kelly)
03/04/2023
Revivals, Asbury & Otherwise (with Scott Kelly)
Scott joins Logan to discuss the Asbury Revival, as well as how to evaluate revivals in general, the role of emotion in our faith, turning emotional response into long-term commitment, and more! Discussed on the show: The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God by Jonathan Edwards -- If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Living as Exiles (with Wes McAdams)
02/17/2023
Living as Exiles (with Wes McAdams)
Logan invites Wes McAdams of and the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast to discuss issues facing the church today in a broad-ranging discussion that includes gracious cultural engagement, evangelism, how to combat biblical literacy in the local church, and more! Wes is the preaching minister for the in Plano, TX. In addition to his work with Radically Christian, he authored the book If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the latest episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website:
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Is the "He Gets Us" Campaign Wise? Plus, Oscar Nominees! (with Gene Gosewehr)
02/10/2023
Is the "He Gets Us" Campaign Wise? Plus, Oscar Nominees! (with Gene Gosewehr)
Gene Gosewehr returns to the show for a discussion on two recent Oscar nominees from a Christian perspective - Tár and All Quiet on the Western Front! But first, he and Logan discuss "He Gets Us," a recent advertising campaign aiming to pique the public's interest in Jesus. But is it doing so effectively? Discussed on the show: "He Gets Us" videos: If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the premiere episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: . Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: OR Book Nate as a speaker at your next event: Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them and we'll answer on an upcoming podcast: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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How Should Christians Think About Video Games? (with Tyler White)
01/27/2023
How Should Christians Think About Video Games? (with Tyler White)
Tyler White returns to the podcast for a worldview discussion about video games! How do games use storytelling, how can they influence a Christian's worldview, as well as mythology, violence, and freedom of choice in games should play into Christian cultural engagement. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at If you have a question for Nate, contact him at Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: Want to watch the premiere episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: . Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: OR Book Nate as a speaker at your next event: Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them and we'll answer on an upcoming podcast: "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website:
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