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Hosted by Dr. Seth Pierce, Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
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Are you strange and unusual? That seems to be the case not only for the heroine of Beetlejuice but for anyone, especially a Christian, who has an interest in the darker things of life and faith. This episode continues the discussion of horor and faith with Kutter Callaway, taking a special look at the film Beetlejuice in light of the upcoming seque…
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Beetlejuice has returned from the dead after nearly 40 years. But can Christianity and Horror media co-exist? Seth interviews Dr. Kutter Callaway, the host of Christianity Today's new horror podcast, "Be Afraid!" The conversation explores how and why people of faith engage with a genre that seems antithetical to the Way of Jesus. Listen to Kutter C…
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Hey Monster Hunters! You might like our sister podcast They Also Served, which explores the untold stories of women who impacted American Christianity, Adventism, and the world. Subscribe over on the They Also Served feed so you don't miss when the first episodes drop in Summer 2024! Subscribe now: Apple | Spotify | Google | Podbean App…
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For years, Christians have tried to create positive alternatives to Halloween. In some cases they have been traumatic, such as the Hell or Judgment House. Other times they have made it cringey by preaching anti-Halloween sermons with misinformation. Yet, some churches have found a way to reach out and have fun. In this final Halloween episode, Dr. …
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When did Halloween take such a dark turn? How did it come to be associated with gory, murderous imagery? In this episode, Dr. Pierce concludes his interview ith Halloween expert Lisa Morton, focusing on the transition from children's holiday to something for adults with a taste for the macabre. This is the third episode of the 2023 Halloween Specia…
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Halloween is often considered a tribute to the Celtic Lord of Death…but is it? Where did this holiday come from? Is it a religious holiday or something manufactured by the makers of sweets? In this episode, Dr. Pierce interviews Halloween historian and six-time Bram Stoker award winner Lisa Morton about the history of this spooky Holiday. This is t…
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Have you ever been warned of people putting razor blades in apples? What about those who poison children’s Halloween candy? Have you been told to not let your black cat out on Halloween night? Is Halloween Satan’s birthday? Is there a new Barbie Oujia board threatening the soil of children everywhere? In this episode, Dr. Pierce explores the dark t…
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Dr. Pierce explores perhaps the most horrific pop culture icon taken from scripture, the mysterious number 666 (aka the Mark of the Beast). Dr. Jon Paulien, renowned expert on the book of Revelation, joins the episode to help unravel this beastly number. Show Notes Contact | Jonathan K. Paulien, PhD, Loma Linda University Website | http://thebattle…
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Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die? This is Part 2.Av Beast and Bible
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Dr. Pierce talks with Dr. Michael Campbell and Greg Howell about the 19th and 20th century American spiritualist movements and how this brought up an important question for Seventh-day Adventists: what happens when you die? This is Part 1. Show Notes Resource | Ellen White's Writings (Books, Articles, Letters and more) Book | Supernatural Entertain…
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In this episode, Dr. Pierce walks us through the basics of monster theory and how to "read" monsters in sacred and popular texts. View a transcript of this episode here: https://share.descript.com/view/SlvlgD6T9aW Works Mentioned The Hobbit (TV Movie 1977) The Hobbit narrated by Nicol Wilianson (1974 Vinyl) “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” by Leonard …
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What does holiness have to do with horror? Dr. Pierce explains the surprising connection in this episode. Works Mentioned Casper (1995) Tasmanian Devil (Looney Toones) Scooby-Doo, Where are You? (1969) Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis…
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Dr. Pierce shares his philosophy of monster hunting that prevents us from becoming monsters ourselves. Works Mentioned Pokemon Go (Video Game, 2016) Why ‘Pokemon Go’ Is Taking Over the World | NBC Nightly News Report Pokemon Go | What You Need to Know - ABC News Report Frankenstein (1931) Weekend Update: Debbie Hole and Stacey Bussy on Disney's Hoc…
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