feed03.fireside.fm Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:22:39 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Brothers Zahl https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:07:20 -0500 Welcome to The Brothers Zahl podcast, a collaboration between John, David and Simeon Zahl, three siblings engaged in "the God business"--one as a writer, one as a professor, one as a priest. Each episode is devoted to a single topic of spiritual or religious interest in the hopes of sketching an overarching picture of grace and everyday life. The music is pretty good, too. Brought to you by Mockingbird Ministries. en-us © 2026 Mockingbird Ministries episodic Three brothers talk about grace Mockingbird Welcome to The Brothers Zahl podcast, a collaboration between John, David and Simeon Zahl, three siblings engaged in "the God business"--one as a writer, one as a professor, one as a priest. Each episode is devoted to a single topic of spiritual or religious interest in the hopes of sketching an overarching picture of grace and everyday life. The music is pretty good, too. Brought to you by Mockingbird Ministries. false grace, zahl, abreaction, theology, radical, mockingbird, gospel, Mockingbird info@mbird.com Season 1 Trailer https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/0 fd41eeb0-0bd1-4584-b62f-5a41d20441a7 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) trailer Mockingbird 2:29 false https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+RiRNPiaE ]]> Episode 19: Parenting https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/19 58c18417-7336-456b-89e6-2b29dbee4103 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird For the bonus-length finale of season three, the brothers delve into the monumental topic of parenting, exploring how they were raised as well as how they're trying to raise their own kids. Thankfully, a very special guest is on hand to help them. See show notes for references and recommendations. (You can respond to the opening appeal by visiting mbird.com/support). 1:39:43 false For the bonus-length finale of season three, the brothers delve into the monumental topic of parenting, exploring how they were raised as well as how they're trying to raise their own kids. Thankfully, a very special guest is on hand to help them.

To respond to the opening appeal and support the work of Mockingbird, please click here.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Listening by Anne Long, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist, Augustine's Confessions

  • Articles: "Me, My Father, and Russell Wilson" by Mina Kimes

  • Television: Bluey, Parenthood (2010-2015), Love on the Spectrum, Lonesome Dove

  • Movies: Parenthood (1989), The Ice Storm (1997), Forrest Gump (1994), Friendly Persuasion (1956)

  • Talks: Grace in Family Relationships by Mary Zahl

  • Songs: "Mr. T's Commandment" by Mr T, "Mama Say" by Kwame, "Son of Your Father" by Elton John, "Problem Child" by The Beach Boys, "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" by The Breeders, "Rebel Without a Clue" by Bonnie Tyler, "Shine Jesus Shine" by Graham Kendrick, "Rubberneckin" by Elvis Presley, "Listen to the Band" by The Monkees, "Phone Home" by Johnny Chingas, "God's Children" by The Kinks, "Save Me" by Nanette Workman, "Suedehead" by Morrissey, "Come Back Home" by Tom Hooker, "No Matter What" by Badfinger, "Love Will Never Die" by Paul Lowe featuring Peace Train

]]> Parenting, Grace in Parenting, Zahl, For the bonus-length finale of season three, the brothers delve into the monumental topic of parenting, exploring how they were raised as well as how they're trying to raise their own kids. Thankfully, a very special guest is on hand to help them.

To respond to the opening appeal and support the work of Mockingbird, please click here.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Listening by Anne Long, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist, Augustine's Confessions

  • Articles: "Me, My Father, and Russell Wilson" by Mina Kimes

  • Television: Bluey, Parenthood (2010-2015), Love on the Spectrum, Lonesome Dove

  • Movies: Parenthood (1989), The Ice Storm (1997), Forrest Gump (1994), Friendly Persuasion (1956)

  • Talks: Grace in Family Relationships by Mary Zahl

  • Songs: "Mr. T's Commandment" by Mr T, "Mama Say" by Kwame, "Son of Your Father" by Elton John, "Problem Child" by The Beach Boys, "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" by The Breeders, "Rebel Without a Clue" by Bonnie Tyler, "Shine Jesus Shine" by Graham Kendrick, "Rubberneckin" by Elvis Presley, "Listen to the Band" by The Monkees, "Phone Home" by Johnny Chingas, "God's Children" by The Kinks, "Save Me" by Nanette Workman, "Suedehead" by Morrissey, "Come Back Home" by Tom Hooker, "No Matter What" by Badfinger, "Love Will Never Die" by Paul Lowe featuring Peace Train

]]> For the bonus-length finale of season three, the brothers delve into the monumental topic of parenting, exploring how they were raised as well as how they're trying to raise their own kids. Thankfully, a very special guest is on hand to help them.

To respond to the opening appeal and support the work of Mockingbird, please click here.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Listening by Anne Long, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist, Augustine's Confessions

  • Articles: "Me, My Father, and Russell Wilson" by Mina Kimes

  • Television: Bluey, Parenthood (2010-2015), Love on the Spectrum, Lonesome Dove

  • Movies: Parenthood (1989), The Ice Storm (1997), Forrest Gump (1994), Friendly Persuasion (1956)

  • Talks: Grace in Family Relationships by Mary Zahl

  • Songs: "Mr. T's Commandment" by Mr T, "Mama Say" by Kwame, "Son of Your Father" by Elton John, "Problem Child" by The Beach Boys, "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" by The Breeders, "Rebel Without a Clue" by Bonnie Tyler, "Shine Jesus Shine" by Graham Kendrick, "Rubberneckin" by Elvis Presley, "Listen to the Band" by The Monkees, "Phone Home" by Johnny Chingas, "God's Children" by The Kinks, "Save Me" by Nanette Workman, "Suedehead" by Morrissey, "Come Back Home" by Tom Hooker, "No Matter What" by Badfinger, "Love Will Never Die" by Paul Lowe featuring Peace Train

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+j90DvJ9n ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 18: Easter https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/18 d0dfe0a3-9028-4d0a-a3de-f051fd3edacc Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird Time to talk about the biggest day in the Christian year! Resurrection is the theme of this episode--physical, spiritual, metaphorical, ecclesial, musical, you name it. See show notes for references and recommendations (sweet tarts sadly not included). 1:24:17 false Time to talk about the biggest day in the Christian year! Resurrection is the theme of this episode--physical, spiritual, metaphorical, ecclesial, musical, you name it. Note: this one was recorded live, so the sound is a little less sharp.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "Seven Stanzas at Easter" by John Updike, "Descending Theology: The Resurrection" by Mary Karr, "Easter" by George Herbert

  • Art: "Resurrection" by Piero della Francesca (1463), "The Resurrection" by Otto Dix (1949), "Easter Morning" by Caspar David Friedrich (1835), "The Resurrection, Cookham" by Stanley Spencer (1924-7), "Travoys Arriving with Wounded at a Dressing-Station at Smol, Macedonia, September, 1916" by Stanley Spencer (1919), "Risen Christ and Soldiers" by Germain Pilon (1572), "Isenheim Altarpiece" by Matthias Gruenewald (1516)

  • Television and Movies: Rev Season 3 Episodes 5&6, The Passion of the Christ

  • Articles: "Finitude and Death" by Katherine Sonderegger in The T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin

  • Songs: "Love Is Stronger Than Death" by The The, "Sunrise" by Pulp, "How a Resurrection Really Feels" by The Hold Steady, "He's Alive" by Dolly Parton, "Resurrection Shuffle" by Tom Jones, "Photograph" by Ringo Starr, "Candy" by 1910 Fruitgum Company, "Don't Worry About Death" by Melon, "Back to Heaven" by Number One Ensemble, "I Don't Wanna Be a Solider Mama" by John Lennon, "I Am the Resurrection" by The Stone Roses, "Dance or Die" by Kool Rock Steady, "Get Up and Boogie" by Silver Convention, "Revenge" by The Eurythmics, "Death Is Not the End" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Sing Hallelujah" by Bob & Karin

]]> Resurrection, Easter, Zahl Time to talk about the biggest day in the Christian year! Resurrection is the theme of this episode--physical, spiritual, metaphorical, ecclesial, musical, you name it. Note: this one was recorded live, so the sound is a little less sharp.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "Seven Stanzas at Easter" by John Updike, "Descending Theology: The Resurrection" by Mary Karr, "Easter" by George Herbert

  • Art: "Resurrection" by Piero della Francesca (1463), "The Resurrection" by Otto Dix (1949), "Easter Morning" by Caspar David Friedrich (1835), "The Resurrection, Cookham" by Stanley Spencer (1924-7), "Travoys Arriving with Wounded at a Dressing-Station at Smol, Macedonia, September, 1916" by Stanley Spencer (1919), "Risen Christ and Soldiers" by Germain Pilon (1572), "Isenheim Altarpiece" by Matthias Gruenewald (1516)

  • Television and Movies: Rev Season 3 Episodes 5&6, The Passion of the Christ

  • Articles: "Finitude and Death" by Katherine Sonderegger in The T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin

  • Songs: "Love Is Stronger Than Death" by The The, "Sunrise" by Pulp, "How a Resurrection Really Feels" by The Hold Steady, "He's Alive" by Dolly Parton, "Resurrection Shuffle" by Tom Jones, "Photograph" by Ringo Starr, "Candy" by 1910 Fruitgum Company, "Don't Worry About Death" by Melon, "Back to Heaven" by Number One Ensemble, "I Don't Wanna Be a Solider Mama" by John Lennon, "I Am the Resurrection" by The Stone Roses, "Dance or Die" by Kool Rock Steady, "Get Up and Boogie" by Silver Convention, "Revenge" by The Eurythmics, "Death Is Not the End" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Sing Hallelujah" by Bob & Karin

]]> Time to talk about the biggest day in the Christian year! Resurrection is the theme of this episode--physical, spiritual, metaphorical, ecclesial, musical, you name it. Note: this one was recorded live, so the sound is a little less sharp.

Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "Seven Stanzas at Easter" by John Updike, "Descending Theology: The Resurrection" by Mary Karr, "Easter" by George Herbert

  • Art: "Resurrection" by Piero della Francesca (1463), "The Resurrection" by Otto Dix (1949), "Easter Morning" by Caspar David Friedrich (1835), "The Resurrection, Cookham" by Stanley Spencer (1924-7), "Travoys Arriving with Wounded at a Dressing-Station at Smol, Macedonia, September, 1916" by Stanley Spencer (1919), "Risen Christ and Soldiers" by Germain Pilon (1572), "Isenheim Altarpiece" by Matthias Gruenewald (1516)

  • Television and Movies: Rev Season 3 Episodes 5&6, The Passion of the Christ

  • Articles: "Finitude and Death" by Katherine Sonderegger in The T&T Clark Companion to the Doctrine of Sin

  • Songs: "Love Is Stronger Than Death" by The The, "Sunrise" by Pulp, "How a Resurrection Really Feels" by The Hold Steady, "He's Alive" by Dolly Parton, "Resurrection Shuffle" by Tom Jones, "Photograph" by Ringo Starr, "Candy" by 1910 Fruitgum Company, "Don't Worry About Death" by Melon, "Back to Heaven" by Number One Ensemble, "I Don't Wanna Be a Solider Mama" by John Lennon, "I Am the Resurrection" by The Stone Roses, "Dance or Die" by Kool Rock Steady, "Get Up and Boogie" by Silver Convention, "Revenge" by The Eurythmics, "Death Is Not the End" by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, "Sing Hallelujah" by Bob & Karin

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+cw1xisDZ ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 17: The Holy Spirit https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/17 a761e5c7-e13b-4b97-8496-575d7258a5b3 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird John, Dave, and (mainly) Simeon do their best to bring the third person of the Trinity into view. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:29:08 false John, Dave, and (mainly) Simeon do their best to bring the third person of the Trinity into view. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Red Beard, Rising Son, Rize, 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s All That, Pride and Prejudice

  • Books: The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic by John Hendrix, Make Way for the Spirit by Christoph Blumhardt, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

  • Poetry: "Whitsunday" by George Herbert

  • Paintings: "The Pentecost" by El Greco, "Pentecost" by Jean Restout, Duccio's Maesta

  • Music: A Love Supreme by John Coltrane, "Let the Wind Blow" by The Beach Boys, "Wind Chimes" by The Beach Boys, "Cool, Cool Water" by The Beach Boys, "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys, "Tears in the Morning" by The Beach Boys, "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys, "Handle with Care" by The Traveling Wilburys, "Holy Ghost" by The Bar-Kays, "Faith and Fire" by Vivian Reed, "Strange Changes" by Lyndsey Paul, "Revival Day" by Savage Rose, "Yahweh" by U2, "Somebody Tell Me Where's the Beef?" by Britten, "Unchained" by Van Halen, "Touched by the Hand of God" by New Order, "Full of Fire" by Al Green, "Holy Spirit" by Limousine

]]> Holy Spirit, Zahl John, Dave, and (mainly) Simeon do their best to bring the third person of the Trinity into view. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Red Beard, Rising Son, Rize, 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s All That, Pride and Prejudice

  • Books: The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic by John Hendrix, Make Way for the Spirit by Christoph Blumhardt, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

  • Poetry: "Whitsunday" by George Herbert

  • Paintings: "The Pentecost" by El Greco, "Pentecost" by Jean Restout, Duccio's Maesta

  • Music: A Love Supreme by John Coltrane, "Let the Wind Blow" by The Beach Boys, "Wind Chimes" by The Beach Boys, "Cool, Cool Water" by The Beach Boys, "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys, "Tears in the Morning" by The Beach Boys, "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys, "Handle with Care" by The Traveling Wilburys, "Holy Ghost" by The Bar-Kays, "Faith and Fire" by Vivian Reed, "Strange Changes" by Lyndsey Paul, "Revival Day" by Savage Rose, "Yahweh" by U2, "Somebody Tell Me Where's the Beef?" by Britten, "Unchained" by Van Halen, "Touched by the Hand of God" by New Order, "Full of Fire" by Al Green, "Holy Spirit" by Limousine

]]> John, Dave, and (mainly) Simeon do their best to bring the third person of the Trinity into view. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Red Beard, Rising Son, Rize, 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s All That, Pride and Prejudice

  • Books: The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic by John Hendrix, Make Way for the Spirit by Christoph Blumhardt, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

  • Poetry: "Whitsunday" by George Herbert

  • Paintings: "The Pentecost" by El Greco, "Pentecost" by Jean Restout, Duccio's Maesta

  • Music: A Love Supreme by John Coltrane, "Let the Wind Blow" by The Beach Boys, "Wind Chimes" by The Beach Boys, "Cool, Cool Water" by The Beach Boys, "Feel Flows" by The Beach Boys, "Tears in the Morning" by The Beach Boys, "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys, "Handle with Care" by The Traveling Wilburys, "Holy Ghost" by The Bar-Kays, "Faith and Fire" by Vivian Reed, "Strange Changes" by Lyndsey Paul, "Revival Day" by Savage Rose, "Yahweh" by U2, "Somebody Tell Me Where's the Beef?" by Britten, "Unchained" by Van Halen, "Touched by the Hand of God" by New Order, "Full of Fire" by Al Green, "Holy Spirit" by Limousine

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+2fDpiXsB ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 16: Imputation https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/16 851e9c54-e8af-4e98-b745-296bcf573c72 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird The brothers talk about "the how of love," also known as imputation. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:25:39 false The brothers talk about "the how of love," also known as imputation. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Toy Story, Hoosiers, The Best Years of Our Lives, Lilo and Stitch

  • Books: The Cross and Christian Confidence by Joanna McGrath & Alister McGrath, Coach by Michael Lewis, The Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Justitia Dei by Alister McGrath, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Articles 4 and 21 of The Augsburg Confession, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder

  • TV: Season 2 finale of Stranger Things

  • Podcasts: "Don't be Good -- Be Great" episode of Against the Rules

  • Songs: "No Matter" by Lowell, "Crazy the Lord" by Nick the Record, "Gettin' Back on the Good Side of Love" by Don Black and the Breakaways, "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, "Strange Currencies" by REM, "Why Do I Keep Counting?" by The Killers, "Transformer Man" by Neil Young, "Superbowl Shuffle" by the 1985 Chicago Bears, "I Just Started" by Jackie Moore, "Automatic Amore" by Patrizia Pellegrino, "Love Is a Natural Magical Thing" by Laurie Miller, "The Old Account" by Johnny Cash, "I've Been Surprised" by Josh White

]]> Imputation, The brothers talk about "the how of love," also known as imputation. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Toy Story, Hoosiers, The Best Years of Our Lives, Lilo and Stitch

  • Books: The Cross and Christian Confidence by Joanna McGrath & Alister McGrath, Coach by Michael Lewis, The Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Justitia Dei by Alister McGrath, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Articles 4 and 21 of The Augsburg Confession, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder

  • TV: Season 2 finale of Stranger Things

  • Podcasts: "Don't be Good -- Be Great" episode of Against the Rules

  • Songs: "No Matter" by Lowell, "Crazy the Lord" by Nick the Record, "Gettin' Back on the Good Side of Love" by Don Black and the Breakaways, "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, "Strange Currencies" by REM, "Why Do I Keep Counting?" by The Killers, "Transformer Man" by Neil Young, "Superbowl Shuffle" by the 1985 Chicago Bears, "I Just Started" by Jackie Moore, "Automatic Amore" by Patrizia Pellegrino, "Love Is a Natural Magical Thing" by Laurie Miller, "The Old Account" by Johnny Cash, "I've Been Surprised" by Josh White

]]> The brothers talk about "the how of love," also known as imputation. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Movies: Toy Story, Hoosiers, The Best Years of Our Lives, Lilo and Stitch

  • Books: The Cross and Christian Confidence by Joanna McGrath & Alister McGrath, Coach by Michael Lewis, The Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Justitia Dei by Alister McGrath, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, Articles 4 and 21 of The Augsburg Confession, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder

  • TV: Season 2 finale of Stranger Things

  • Podcasts: "Don't be Good -- Be Great" episode of Against the Rules

  • Songs: "No Matter" by Lowell, "Crazy the Lord" by Nick the Record, "Gettin' Back on the Good Side of Love" by Don Black and the Breakaways, "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, "Strange Currencies" by REM, "Why Do I Keep Counting?" by The Killers, "Transformer Man" by Neil Young, "Superbowl Shuffle" by the 1985 Chicago Bears, "I Just Started" by Jackie Moore, "Automatic Amore" by Patrizia Pellegrino, "Love Is a Natural Magical Thing" by Laurie Miller, "The Old Account" by Johnny Cash, "I've Been Surprised" by Josh White

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+KmiQgSo4 ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 15: Free Will? https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/15 6c66878e-eba1-4f84-9f06-d95c124fe702 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird In their most controversial episode to date, the brothers explore the nature of willpower, choice, and control--and how those factors shape our relationships above and below. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:26:20 false In their most controversial episode to date, the brothers explore the nature of willpower, choice, and control--and how those factors shape our relationships above and below. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: The Captivation of the Will by Gerhard Forde, The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney, Low Anthropology by David Zahl, On the Spirit and the Letter by Augustine, On Nature and Grace by Augustine, Confessions by Augustine, City of God _(Books 11-14) by Augustine, _The Emperor’s New Clothes (“The Brahmin in the Bahamas”) by William Kilpatrick, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Grace in Addiction by John Z

  • Movies: Walk the Line, Unguarded (30 for 30), and Dave Chappelle on The Secret

  • Songs: “Can’t Let Go” by Bryan Ferry, “Do It All Over Again” by Spiritualized, “Free Will” by Rush, “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” by Honeybus, “Wise Up” by Aimee Mann, “Last Train to London” by ELO, “Left to My Own Devices” by The Pet Shop Boys, “I Can’t Stop” by The Honeycombs, “Set Me Free” by Karen Silver, “Right Where You Left Me” by Taylor Swift, “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables, “None of Us Are Free” by Solomon Burke, “Set Me Free” by Kinks, “Truth Will Come Out” by Honey Cone, “Cry Freedom” by Romie Singh, “Play in the Sunshine” by Prince, “I Need Thee Every Hour” by Ella Fitzgerald, “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan, “Mercy” by Ohio Express, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40

]]> In their most controversial episode to date, the brothers explore the nature of willpower, choice, and control--and how those factors shape our relationships above and below. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: The Captivation of the Will by Gerhard Forde, The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney, Low Anthropology by David Zahl, On the Spirit and the Letter by Augustine, On Nature and Grace by Augustine, Confessions by Augustine, City of God _(Books 11-14) by Augustine, _The Emperor’s New Clothes (“The Brahmin in the Bahamas”) by William Kilpatrick, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Grace in Addiction by John Z

  • Movies: Walk the Line, Unguarded (30 for 30), and Dave Chappelle on The Secret

  • Songs: “Can’t Let Go” by Bryan Ferry, “Do It All Over Again” by Spiritualized, “Free Will” by Rush, “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” by Honeybus, “Wise Up” by Aimee Mann, “Last Train to London” by ELO, “Left to My Own Devices” by The Pet Shop Boys, “I Can’t Stop” by The Honeycombs, “Set Me Free” by Karen Silver, “Right Where You Left Me” by Taylor Swift, “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables, “None of Us Are Free” by Solomon Burke, “Set Me Free” by Kinks, “Truth Will Come Out” by Honey Cone, “Cry Freedom” by Romie Singh, “Play in the Sunshine” by Prince, “I Need Thee Every Hour” by Ella Fitzgerald, “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan, “Mercy” by Ohio Express, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40

]]> In their most controversial episode to date, the brothers explore the nature of willpower, choice, and control--and how those factors shape our relationships above and below. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Books: The Captivation of the Will by Gerhard Forde, The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther, The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, You Are Not So Smart by David McRaney, Low Anthropology by David Zahl, On the Spirit and the Letter by Augustine, On Nature and Grace by Augustine, Confessions by Augustine, City of God _(Books 11-14) by Augustine, _The Emperor’s New Clothes (“The Brahmin in the Bahamas”) by William Kilpatrick, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, Grace in Addiction by John Z

  • Movies: Walk the Line, Unguarded (30 for 30), and Dave Chappelle on The Secret

  • Songs: “Can’t Let Go” by Bryan Ferry, “Do It All Over Again” by Spiritualized, “Free Will” by Rush, “I Can’t Let Maggie Go” by Honeybus, “Wise Up” by Aimee Mann, “Last Train to London” by ELO, “Left to My Own Devices” by The Pet Shop Boys, “I Can’t Stop” by The Honeycombs, “Set Me Free” by Karen Silver, “Right Where You Left Me” by Taylor Swift, “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables, “None of Us Are Free” by Solomon Burke, “Set Me Free” by Kinks, “Truth Will Come Out” by Honey Cone, “Cry Freedom” by Romie Singh, “Play in the Sunshine” by Prince, “I Need Thee Every Hour” by Ella Fitzgerald, “Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan, “Mercy” by Ohio Express, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by UB40

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+y67_yX2l ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 14: Faith https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/14 f8ff391f-e9a8-497a-8c3a-4eb7657f6dc0 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:30:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird The long-awaited third season kicks off with an episode about Faith. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:26:50 false The long-awaited third season kicks off with an episode about Faith. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Philip Melanchton, Capon, and Cave

  • Books: Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave and Sean O'Hagan, Lancelot by Walker Percy, The Family Reunion by T.S. Eliot, The book of Genesis

  • Movies: Leon Morin, Priest (1961), Prometheus (2012), The Rescue (2021), Field of Dreams (1989), The Book of Eli (2010), Wings of Desire (1987), Friendly Persuasion (1956), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

  • Songs: "Believe" by DMAs, "Do You Believe" by Poolside, "Faith" by The 8th Day, "I Trust" by The Byrds, "Someday" by Glass Tiger, "Faith in Something Bigger" by The Who, "It's Unbelievable (How You Control My Soul)" by Jeanne & The Darlings, "Lay All Your Love on Me" by ABBA, "Letting Go" by Wings, "No Doubt About It" by Hot Chocolate, "Happy Birthday" By Stevie Wonder, "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" by ABBA, "I Went to Sleep" by The Beach Boys, "Do You Believe?" by Swamp Dogg, "I've Got Confidence" by Elvis Presley, "I Came to Believe" by Johnny Cash, "I Believe In You" by Bob Dylan

]]> The long-awaited third season kicks off with an episode about Faith. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Philip Melanchton, Capon, and Cave

  • Books: Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave and Sean O'Hagan, Lancelot by Walker Percy, The Family Reunion by T.S. Eliot, The book of Genesis

  • Movies: Leon Morin, Priest (1961), Prometheus (2012), The Rescue (2021), Field of Dreams (1989), The Book of Eli (2010), Wings of Desire (1987), Friendly Persuasion (1956), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

  • Songs: "Believe" by DMAs, "Do You Believe" by Poolside, "Faith" by The 8th Day, "I Trust" by The Byrds, "Someday" by Glass Tiger, "Faith in Something Bigger" by The Who, "It's Unbelievable (How You Control My Soul)" by Jeanne & The Darlings, "Lay All Your Love on Me" by ABBA, "Letting Go" by Wings, "No Doubt About It" by Hot Chocolate, "Happy Birthday" By Stevie Wonder, "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" by ABBA, "I Went to Sleep" by The Beach Boys, "Do You Believe?" by Swamp Dogg, "I've Got Confidence" by Elvis Presley, "I Came to Believe" by Johnny Cash, "I Believe In You" by Bob Dylan

]]> The long-awaited third season kicks off with an episode about Faith. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Philip Melanchton, Capon, and Cave

  • Books: Faith, Hope and Carnage by Nick Cave and Sean O'Hagan, Lancelot by Walker Percy, The Family Reunion by T.S. Eliot, The book of Genesis

  • Movies: Leon Morin, Priest (1961), Prometheus (2012), The Rescue (2021), Field of Dreams (1989), The Book of Eli (2010), Wings of Desire (1987), Friendly Persuasion (1956), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

  • Songs: "Believe" by DMAs, "Do You Believe" by Poolside, "Faith" by The 8th Day, "I Trust" by The Byrds, "Someday" by Glass Tiger, "Faith in Something Bigger" by The Who, "It's Unbelievable (How You Control My Soul)" by Jeanne & The Darlings, "Lay All Your Love on Me" by ABBA, "Letting Go" by Wings, "No Doubt About It" by Hot Chocolate, "Happy Birthday" By Stevie Wonder, "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" by ABBA, "I Went to Sleep" by The Beach Boys, "Do You Believe?" by Swamp Dogg, "I've Got Confidence" by Elvis Presley, "I Came to Believe" by Johnny Cash, "I Believe In You" by Bob Dylan

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+iYUAG1Zp ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 13: Christmas https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/13 60521318-d265-4ee4-9f1c-8def6c52a7ba Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 3 Mockingbird The brothers reconvene for a special one-off on the merriest day of them all. Look for Season 3 in the new year. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:26:35 false The brothers reconvene for a special one-off on the merriest day of them all. Look for Season 3 in the new year. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "The First Coming" by Madeleine L'Engle, "Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Eliot, "For the Time Being" by W.H. Auden, "Descending Theology: The Nativity" by Mary Karr

  • Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Children of Men, 8-Bit Christmas, The Holdovers, Midnight Clear (but also Joyeux Noel, some details of which John mixes into his description)

  • Television: Call the Midwife Christmas Special, "How We Used Christmas Lights to Fight a War" TED Talk by Jose Miguel Sokoloff, "Christmas Story" The Andy Griffith Show (S1:E11)

  • Artwork: "Winter Landscape" by Caspar David Friedrich

  • Books: The Haunted Man by Charles Dickens, Martin Luther's Christmas Book

  • Music: The Animals Christmas by Jimmy Webb

  • Songs: “Jesus Christ” by Big Star, “Christmas Was Better in the 80s” by The Futureheads, “Sock it to Me Santa” by Bob Seger & the Heard, “Christmastime Is Here Again” by The Flirtations, “Let’s Get It Together this Christmas” by the Harvey Averne Band, “Always in a Manger” by Paul Westerberg, “O Holy Night” by Duvall, “Silent Night” by Richard Hawley, “Thankful Heart” from A Muppet Christmas Carol, “Santa Claus Is Coming” by The Harmony Grits, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Annie Lennox, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “Once in Royal David City Bells” by Sufjan Stevens, “What Child Is This?” by Carrie Underwood, “The Decree” by Art Garfunkel, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Bob Dylan

]]> Christmas, Grace, Christmas Carols, Zahl, The brothers reconvene for a special one-off on the merriest day of them all. Look for Season 3 in the new year. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "The First Coming" by Madeleine L'Engle, "Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Eliot, "For the Time Being" by W.H. Auden, "Descending Theology: The Nativity" by Mary Karr

  • Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Children of Men, 8-Bit Christmas, The Holdovers, Midnight Clear (but also Joyeux Noel, some details of which John mixes into his description)

  • Television: Call the Midwife Christmas Special, "How We Used Christmas Lights to Fight a War" TED Talk by Jose Miguel Sokoloff, "Christmas Story" The Andy Griffith Show (S1:E11)

  • Artwork: "Winter Landscape" by Caspar David Friedrich

  • Books: The Haunted Man by Charles Dickens, Martin Luther's Christmas Book

  • Music: The Animals Christmas by Jimmy Webb

  • Songs: “Jesus Christ” by Big Star, “Christmas Was Better in the 80s” by The Futureheads, “Sock it to Me Santa” by Bob Seger & the Heard, “Christmastime Is Here Again” by The Flirtations, “Let’s Get It Together this Christmas” by the Harvey Averne Band, “Always in a Manger” by Paul Westerberg, “O Holy Night” by Duvall, “Silent Night” by Richard Hawley, “Thankful Heart” from A Muppet Christmas Carol, “Santa Claus Is Coming” by The Harmony Grits, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Annie Lennox, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “Once in Royal David City Bells” by Sufjan Stevens, “What Child Is This?” by Carrie Underwood, “The Decree” by Art Garfunkel, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Bob Dylan

]]> The brothers reconvene for a special one-off on the merriest day of them all. Look for Season 3 in the new year. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Poetry: "The First Coming" by Madeleine L'Engle, "Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Eliot, "For the Time Being" by W.H. Auden, "Descending Theology: The Nativity" by Mary Karr

  • Movies: The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Holly and the Ivy, Children of Men, 8-Bit Christmas, The Holdovers, Midnight Clear (but also Joyeux Noel, some details of which John mixes into his description)

  • Television: Call the Midwife Christmas Special, "How We Used Christmas Lights to Fight a War" TED Talk by Jose Miguel Sokoloff, "Christmas Story" The Andy Griffith Show (S1:E11)

  • Artwork: "Winter Landscape" by Caspar David Friedrich

  • Books: The Haunted Man by Charles Dickens, Martin Luther's Christmas Book

  • Music: The Animals Christmas by Jimmy Webb

  • Songs: “Jesus Christ” by Big Star, “Christmas Was Better in the 80s” by The Futureheads, “Sock it to Me Santa” by Bob Seger & the Heard, “Christmastime Is Here Again” by The Flirtations, “Let’s Get It Together this Christmas” by the Harvey Averne Band, “Always in a Manger” by Paul Westerberg, “O Holy Night” by Duvall, “Silent Night” by Richard Hawley, “Thankful Heart” from A Muppet Christmas Carol, “Santa Claus Is Coming” by The Harmony Grits, “Christmas Wrapping” by The Waitresses, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Annie Lennox, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “Once in Royal David City Bells” by Sufjan Stevens, “What Child Is This?” by Carrie Underwood, “The Decree” by Art Garfunkel, “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Bob Dylan

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+GE9xtJtZ ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 7: Jesus https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/7 00bd7921-312a-4bb2-b004-0c04cb02c793 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:30:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird The second season premieres with an extended episode about the Good Shepherd himself, Jesus of Nazareth. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:36:48 false The second season kicks off with an extended episode about the Good Shepherd himself, Jesus of Nazareth. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> Jesus, Grace, Zahl, Mockingbird The second season kicks off with an extended episode about the Good Shepherd himself, Jesus of Nazareth. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The second season kicks off with an extended episode about the Good Shepherd himself, Jesus of Nazareth. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+ma25BYCj ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 8: Prayer https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/8 91a1a970-a0f9-4b9c-b060-2a21c3a9382c Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird What are we doing when we pray? In the second episode of the second season, John, David, and Simeon venture a few theories (and a bunch of stories). See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:20:34 false What are we doing when we pray? In the second episode of the second season, John, David, and Simeon venture a few theories (and a bunch of stories). Referenced and recommended resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> Prayer, Mockingbird, Grace, Zahl What are we doing when we pray? In the second episode of the second season, John, David, and Simeon venture a few theories (and a bunch of stories). Referenced and recommended resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> What are we doing when we pray? In the second episode of the second season, John, David, and Simeon venture a few theories (and a bunch of stories). Referenced and recommended resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+oDgIlDKm ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 9: Creativity https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/9 a135d3cd-5ae7-431a-ac37-d1a79143cc53 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird This one could also be called Freedom. Or possibly Fruit. Maybe even Living. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:27:12 false This one could also be called Freedom. Or possibly Fruit. Maybe even Living. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Calvin and Hobbes, "Ode to Failure" by Allen Ginsberg
  • Books and Literature: Young Eliot by Robert Crawford, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, The Space Trilogy by CS Lewis
  • Movies and Podcasts: Get Back (2021) dir. Peter Jackson, The Well of Sound
  • Songs: “Problem Child” by The Beach Boys, “Walking on Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono, “Underwater” by Harry Thuman, “I’m so Afraid” by Fleetwood Mac, “Tri-Tra-Trallula” by Joachim Will, “A Ist Wieder Da” by Robert Gorl, “Learn How to Fail” by The Replacements, “The Fear in My Heart” by Luc Van Acker, “Can You Picture That?” By Electric Mayhem, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John, “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, “Jazzburger” by Loukas Thanos, “Reader Meet Author” by Morrissey, “Deadlines and Commitments” by The Killers, “Manhattan Jungle” by Per Tjernberg, “Perfumed Garden” by Rah Band

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> Creativity, Mockingbird, Grace, Zahl, ministry This one could also be called Freedom. Or possibly Fruit. Maybe even Living. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Calvin and Hobbes, "Ode to Failure" by Allen Ginsberg
  • Books and Literature: Young Eliot by Robert Crawford, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, The Space Trilogy by CS Lewis
  • Movies and Podcasts: Get Back (2021) dir. Peter Jackson, The Well of Sound
  • Songs: “Problem Child” by The Beach Boys, “Walking on Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono, “Underwater” by Harry Thuman, “I’m so Afraid” by Fleetwood Mac, “Tri-Tra-Trallula” by Joachim Will, “A Ist Wieder Da” by Robert Gorl, “Learn How to Fail” by The Replacements, “The Fear in My Heart” by Luc Van Acker, “Can You Picture That?” By Electric Mayhem, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John, “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, “Jazzburger” by Loukas Thanos, “Reader Meet Author” by Morrissey, “Deadlines and Commitments” by The Killers, “Manhattan Jungle” by Per Tjernberg, “Perfumed Garden” by Rah Band

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> This one could also be called Freedom. Or possibly Fruit. Maybe even Living. Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Calvin and Hobbes, "Ode to Failure" by Allen Ginsberg
  • Books and Literature: Young Eliot by Robert Crawford, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, The Space Trilogy by CS Lewis
  • Movies and Podcasts: Get Back (2021) dir. Peter Jackson, The Well of Sound
  • Songs: “Problem Child” by The Beach Boys, “Walking on Thin Ice” by Yoko Ono, “Underwater” by Harry Thuman, “I’m so Afraid” by Fleetwood Mac, “Tri-Tra-Trallula” by Joachim Will, “A Ist Wieder Da” by Robert Gorl, “Learn How to Fail” by The Replacements, “The Fear in My Heart” by Luc Van Acker, “Can You Picture That?” By Electric Mayhem, “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton-John, “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, “Jazzburger” by Loukas Thanos, “Reader Meet Author” by Morrissey, “Deadlines and Commitments” by The Killers, “Manhattan Jungle” by Per Tjernberg, “Perfumed Garden” by Rah Band

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+8p7ZTXeE ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 10: Depression https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/10 1a7fb563-61af-47ae-9155-71ade02a4bdb Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:45:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird Depression isn't the only form of mental illness touched upon in this episode, which doubles as a rumination on agency and affliction more generally. Fortunately, it's lot more fun than it sounds! See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:22:20 false Depression isn't the only form of mental illness touched upon in this episode, which doubles as a rumination on agency and affliction more generally. Fortunately, it's lot more fun than it sounds! Referenced and recommended resources include:

Quotations: "The Planet Trillaphon As It Stands In Relation to the Bad Thing" by David Foster Wallace, Frank Lake's Clinical Theology
Books and Literature: The Poems of William Cowper, "The Depressed Person" by David Foster Wallace
Movies and Television: You're the Worst (2014-2019), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Pollyanna (2003), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Songs: “Christmastime Is Here Again” by Vince Guaraldi, “What Is Sadness” by Device, “Fear of Ghosts” by The Cure, “Give Mi Wings” by Rod Stewart, “Stop in the Name of Love” by The Supremes, “I Don’t Want to be a Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself)” By Dynasty, “Waking the Witch” – Kate Bush, “Doctor Doctor” by Thompson Twins, “Going Round in Circles” by The Keeper, “The Sun Always Shines on TV” by A-Ha, “Where There is Faith There Is Hope” by Chairman of the Board, “Please Read the Letter” by Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, “Pressure Time” by Vendetta Palace, “Baahubali” by Khoya Hain, “Dancing with the Aliens” by Fab, “Jesu Lover of My Soul”, “I Don't Want to Get Over You” by The Magnetic Fields, “Switching Off” – Elbow, “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2

]]> Depression, Mental Illness, Willpower, Grace, Zahl, Mockingbird, Ministry Depression isn't the only form of mental illness touched upon in this episode, which doubles as a rumination on agency and affliction more generally. Fortunately, it's lot more fun than it sounds! Referenced and recommended resources include:

Quotations: "The Planet Trillaphon As It Stands In Relation to the Bad Thing" by David Foster Wallace, Frank Lake's Clinical Theology
Books and Literature: The Poems of William Cowper, "The Depressed Person" by David Foster Wallace
Movies and Television: You're the Worst (2014-2019), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Pollyanna (2003), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Songs: “Christmastime Is Here Again” by Vince Guaraldi, “What Is Sadness” by Device, “Fear of Ghosts” by The Cure, “Give Mi Wings” by Rod Stewart, “Stop in the Name of Love” by The Supremes, “I Don’t Want to be a Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself)” By Dynasty, “Waking the Witch” – Kate Bush, “Doctor Doctor” by Thompson Twins, “Going Round in Circles” by The Keeper, “The Sun Always Shines on TV” by A-Ha, “Where There is Faith There Is Hope” by Chairman of the Board, “Please Read the Letter” by Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, “Pressure Time” by Vendetta Palace, “Baahubali” by Khoya Hain, “Dancing with the Aliens” by Fab, “Jesu Lover of My Soul”, “I Don't Want to Get Over You” by The Magnetic Fields, “Switching Off” – Elbow, “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2

]]> Depression isn't the only form of mental illness touched upon in this episode, which doubles as a rumination on agency and affliction more generally. Fortunately, it's lot more fun than it sounds! Referenced and recommended resources include:

Quotations: "The Planet Trillaphon As It Stands In Relation to the Bad Thing" by David Foster Wallace, Frank Lake's Clinical Theology
Books and Literature: The Poems of William Cowper, "The Depressed Person" by David Foster Wallace
Movies and Television: You're the Worst (2014-2019), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Pollyanna (2003), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Songs: “Christmastime Is Here Again” by Vince Guaraldi, “What Is Sadness” by Device, “Fear of Ghosts” by The Cure, “Give Mi Wings” by Rod Stewart, “Stop in the Name of Love” by The Supremes, “I Don’t Want to be a Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself)” By Dynasty, “Waking the Witch” – Kate Bush, “Doctor Doctor” by Thompson Twins, “Going Round in Circles” by The Keeper, “The Sun Always Shines on TV” by A-Ha, “Where There is Faith There Is Hope” by Chairman of the Board, “Please Read the Letter” by Robert Plant and Allison Kraus, “Pressure Time” by Vendetta Palace, “Baahubali” by Khoya Hain, “Dancing with the Aliens” by Fab, “Jesu Lover of My Soul”, “I Don't Want to Get Over You” by The Magnetic Fields, “Switching Off” – Elbow, “The Next Right Thing” from Frozen 2

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+jDGSTWJh ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 11: Salvation https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/11 a06c08fa-bc58-4c03-9395-907e35d9baa7 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:30:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird "Jesus saves" reads the bumper sticker. But what does it mean? This one is about soteriology, past, present, and future. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:19:58 false "Jesus saves" reads the bumper sticker. But what does it mean? This one is about soteriology, past, present, and future. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Quotations: Who Will Deliver Us by Paul Zahl
  • Books and Literature: The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, “On the Incarnation of the Word” by Athanasius, Augustine’s Confessions (first 9 books), Dangerous Journey by Oliver Hunkin
  • Movies and Television: Magnolia (1999), The Lives of Others (2006), Amazing Grace (2018), Battlestar Galactica "Exodus Pt 2"
  • Songs: "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, “Save Me Jesus” by Bobby Charles, “Where Will I Be?” by Emmylou Harris, “Tickle Robot”, “Hvorfor Ikke Mig” by Elmer, “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit, "You Changed My Life" by Bob Dylan, “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry, “Mockingbird [remix]” by Derek Webb, “Save Me” by Nanette Workman, “Save Me” by Aimee Mann, “Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox, “Coreur Bingo” by Silvana, “最悪の日々 Pt.1”, “Jesus Dropped the Charges” by The O’Neal Twins

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> salvation, grace, Zahl, mockingbird, soteriology, ministry "Jesus saves" reads the bumper sticker. But what does it mean? This one is about soteriology, past, present, and future. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Quotations: Who Will Deliver Us by Paul Zahl
  • Books and Literature: The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, “On the Incarnation of the Word” by Athanasius, Augustine’s Confessions (first 9 books), Dangerous Journey by Oliver Hunkin
  • Movies and Television: Magnolia (1999), The Lives of Others (2006), Amazing Grace (2018), Battlestar Galactica "Exodus Pt 2"
  • Songs: "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, “Save Me Jesus” by Bobby Charles, “Where Will I Be?” by Emmylou Harris, “Tickle Robot”, “Hvorfor Ikke Mig” by Elmer, “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit, "You Changed My Life" by Bob Dylan, “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry, “Mockingbird [remix]” by Derek Webb, “Save Me” by Nanette Workman, “Save Me” by Aimee Mann, “Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox, “Coreur Bingo” by Silvana, “最悪の日々 Pt.1”, “Jesus Dropped the Charges” by The O’Neal Twins

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> "Jesus saves" reads the bumper sticker. But what does it mean? This one is about soteriology, past, present, and future. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Quotations: Who Will Deliver Us by Paul Zahl
  • Books and Literature: The Crucifixion by Fleming Rutledge, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl, “On the Incarnation of the Word” by Athanasius, Augustine’s Confessions (first 9 books), Dangerous Journey by Oliver Hunkin
  • Movies and Television: Magnolia (1999), The Lives of Others (2006), Amazing Grace (2018), Battlestar Galactica "Exodus Pt 2"
  • Songs: "Amazing Grace" by John Newton, “Save Me Jesus” by Bobby Charles, “Where Will I Be?” by Emmylou Harris, “Tickle Robot”, “Hvorfor Ikke Mig” by Elmer, “My Own Worst Enemy” by Lit, "You Changed My Life" by Bob Dylan, “You Never Can Tell” by Chuck Berry, “Mockingbird [remix]” by Derek Webb, “Save Me” by Nanette Workman, “Save Me” by Aimee Mann, “Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox, “Coreur Bingo” by Silvana, “最悪の日々 Pt.1”, “Jesus Dropped the Charges” by The O’Neal Twins

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+Qfb9xthf ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 12: Aging https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/12 a52d8855-702e-4dbe-b3ed-5e3e439b046f Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:15:00 -0400 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 2 Mockingbird For the final episode of the second season, the brothers enlist a special guest to help them make sense of getting older. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:28:21 false For the final episode of the second season, the brothers enlist a special guest to help them make sense of getting older. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Books and Literature: Peace in the Last Third of Life by Paul Zahl, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, Churchy by Sarah Condon, Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, The Genius and the Goddess by Aldous Huxley, Quatermass by Nigel Neale, "East Coker" by TS Eliot, Ecclesiastes
  • Movies and Television: The Twilight Zone (“Spur of the Moment” and “The Trade-Ins”), Letters to Father Jacob (2009), Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), Journey to Italy (1954), The Adam Project (2022)
  • Artwork: "The Voyage of Life" by Thomas Cole (1839-40)
  • Songs: “Seventeen” by Sharon Van Etten, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel, “When I Grow Up to Be a Man” by The Beach Boys, “Ashes to Ashes” by David Bowie, “Tired of Waiting” by The Kinks, “When I Was a Boy” by The Who, “Regret” by New Order, “Old" by Staryflyer 59, "Everybody Wants to Be a DJ", “Sixteen Tons” by Bob Cobra, “As Far as I Can Remember” by Pasteur Lappe, “Just Ain’t Easy” by The Allman Brothers, “Highlands” by Bob Dylan

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> aging, zahl, mockingbird, grace, ministry, old age, middle age, youth, dying, mortality For the final episode of the second season, the brothers enlist a special guest to help them make sense of getting older. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Books and Literature: Peace in the Last Third of Life by Paul Zahl, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, Churchy by Sarah Condon, Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, The Genius and the Goddess by Aldous Huxley, Quatermass by Nigel Neale, "East Coker" by TS Eliot, Ecclesiastes
  • Movies and Television: The Twilight Zone (“Spur of the Moment” and “The Trade-Ins”), Letters to Father Jacob (2009), Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), Journey to Italy (1954), The Adam Project (2022)
  • Artwork: "The Voyage of Life" by Thomas Cole (1839-40)
  • Songs: “Seventeen” by Sharon Van Etten, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel, “When I Grow Up to Be a Man” by The Beach Boys, “Ashes to Ashes” by David Bowie, “Tired of Waiting” by The Kinks, “When I Was a Boy” by The Who, “Regret” by New Order, “Old" by Staryflyer 59, "Everybody Wants to Be a DJ", “Sixteen Tons” by Bob Cobra, “As Far as I Can Remember” by Pasteur Lappe, “Just Ain’t Easy” by The Allman Brothers, “Highlands” by Bob Dylan

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> For the final episode of the second season, the brothers enlist a special guest to help them make sense of getting older. Referenced and recommended resources include:

  • Books and Literature: Peace in the Last Third of Life by Paul Zahl, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, Churchy by Sarah Condon, Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, The Genius and the Goddess by Aldous Huxley, Quatermass by Nigel Neale, "East Coker" by TS Eliot, Ecclesiastes
  • Movies and Television: The Twilight Zone (“Spur of the Moment” and “The Trade-Ins”), Letters to Father Jacob (2009), Friday Night Lights (2006-2011), Journey to Italy (1954), The Adam Project (2022)
  • Artwork: "The Voyage of Life" by Thomas Cole (1839-40)
  • Songs: “Seventeen” by Sharon Van Etten, “The Boxer” by Simon and Garfunkel, “When I Grow Up to Be a Man” by The Beach Boys, “Ashes to Ashes” by David Bowie, “Tired of Waiting” by The Kinks, “When I Was a Boy” by The Who, “Regret” by New Order, “Old" by Staryflyer 59, "Everybody Wants to Be a DJ", “Sixteen Tons” by Bob Cobra, “As Far as I Can Remember” by Pasteur Lappe, “Just Ain’t Easy” by The Allman Brothers, “Highlands” by Bob Dylan

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+3efnEWwc ]]> Simeon Zahl John Zahl David Zahl Episode 6: Grace https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/6 107ae176-7e68-4b18-99eb-5958c109cb36 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:15:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird In the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." See show note for references and recommendations. 1:18:59 false In the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Quotations: Mockingbird glossary entry for Grace, Dorothy Martyn on Beyond Deserving
  • Articles: "My Priceless, Worthless Baseball Cards" by Ryan Hockensmith
  • Books: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (musical too); The Brothers Karamazov (first 80 pages) by Fyodor Dostoyevksky; The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis; Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Capon; Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle, Seculosity by David Zahl
  • Movies: Soul, Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, The Best Years of Our Lives
  • Songs: "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys, "You Know I Couldn't Last" by Morrissey, "Grace Under Pressure" by Elbow, “Our Park by Night” by Craft Spells, "Super Freak" by Rick James, "You Still Believe in Me" by The Beach Boys, "Endless Race" by Wally Badarou, "Living Without Your Love" by The Imperials, "Airport of Love" by Love International

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]]> In the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Quotations: Mockingbird glossary entry for Grace, Dorothy Martyn on Beyond Deserving
  • Articles: "My Priceless, Worthless Baseball Cards" by Ryan Hockensmith
  • Books: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (musical too); The Brothers Karamazov (first 80 pages) by Fyodor Dostoyevksky; The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis; Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Capon; Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle, Seculosity by David Zahl
  • Movies: Soul, Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, The Best Years of Our Lives
  • Songs: "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys, "You Know I Couldn't Last" by Morrissey, "Grace Under Pressure" by Elbow, “Our Park by Night” by Craft Spells, "Super Freak" by Rick James, "You Still Believe in Me" by The Beach Boys, "Endless Race" by Wally Badarou, "Living Without Your Love" by The Imperials, "Airport of Love" by Love International

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> In the final episode of the first season, the brothers talk about their all-time favorite word, what John calls "a pool that's shallow enough that babies can wade into it and deep enough that elephants can swim." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Quotations: Mockingbird glossary entry for Grace, Dorothy Martyn on Beyond Deserving
  • Articles: "My Priceless, Worthless Baseball Cards" by Ryan Hockensmith
  • Books: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (musical too); The Brothers Karamazov (first 80 pages) by Fyodor Dostoyevksky; The Horse and his Boy by CS Lewis; Kingdom, Grace, Judgment by Robert Capon; Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle, Seculosity by David Zahl
  • Movies: Soul, Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, The Best Years of Our Lives
  • Songs: "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by The Pet Shop Boys, "You Know I Couldn't Last" by Morrissey, "Grace Under Pressure" by Elbow, “Our Park by Night” by Craft Spells, "Super Freak" by Rick James, "You Still Believe in Me" by The Beach Boys, "Endless Race" by Wally Badarou, "Living Without Your Love" by The Imperials, "Airport of Love" by Love International

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+OMzzkCsX ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl Episode 5: Abreaction https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/5 652cc242-29bb-4479-93cb-9c74c7c4431a Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird The most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:08:37 false The most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The most esoteric sounding subject in the first season may also be the most gut-level. In this episode the brothers discuss the role of art, story, and humor as it relates to ministry and healing. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+cqnyuX5f ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl Episode 4: Church https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/4 714488e3-b905-443c-9474-cbd861316ef7 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:45:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:19:30 false In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Books: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins, Grace in Addiction: What Everyone Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous by John Z, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Janet's Repentance by George Eliot
  • Quotations: Marilynne Robinson on Christmas and Easter
  • Paintings: Lift Up Thine Eyes by Norman Rockwell
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Shelter from the Storm" by Bob Dylan, "Take Me to Church" by Sinead O'Connor, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Hospital for Sinners" by The Wallflowers, "You Are With Me" by Sandra McCracken, "Like a Ship Without a Sail" by Pastor T.L. Barrett, "Heavy Church" by Three Dog Night, "Church St Soul Revival" by Tommy James,
  • Podcasts: Mockingcast Interview with Atlanta Falcons chaplain Jason Webster
  • Movies: The Book of Eli, Rome Open City, Letters to Father Jacob, The Bishop's Wife, The Holly and the Ivy, The Apostle, Calvary

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Books: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins, Grace in Addiction: What Everyone Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous by John Z, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Janet's Repentance by George Eliot
  • Quotations: Marilynne Robinson on Christmas and Easter
  • Paintings: Lift Up Thine Eyes by Norman Rockwell
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Shelter from the Storm" by Bob Dylan, "Take Me to Church" by Sinead O'Connor, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Hospital for Sinners" by The Wallflowers, "You Are With Me" by Sandra McCracken, "Like a Ship Without a Sail" by Pastor T.L. Barrett, "Heavy Church" by Three Dog Night, "Church St Soul Revival" by Tommy James,
  • Podcasts: Mockingcast Interview with Atlanta Falcons chaplain Jason Webster
  • Movies: The Book of Eli, Rome Open City, Letters to Father Jacob, The Bishop's Wife, The Holly and the Ivy, The Apostle, Calvary

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> In their fourth episode, the brothers try to make sense of that oh-so-loaded institution and experience called "Church." Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Books: Why Would Anyone Go to Church? by Kevin Makins, Grace in Addiction: What Everyone Can Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous by John Z, Grace in Practice by Paul Zahl, Janet's Repentance by George Eliot
  • Quotations: Marilynne Robinson on Christmas and Easter
  • Paintings: Lift Up Thine Eyes by Norman Rockwell
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Shelter from the Storm" by Bob Dylan, "Take Me to Church" by Sinead O'Connor, "Metropolis" by The Church, "Hospital for Sinners" by The Wallflowers, "You Are With Me" by Sandra McCracken, "Like a Ship Without a Sail" by Pastor T.L. Barrett, "Heavy Church" by Three Dog Night, "Church St Soul Revival" by Tommy James,
  • Podcasts: Mockingcast Interview with Atlanta Falcons chaplain Jason Webster
  • Movies: The Book of Eli, Rome Open City, Letters to Father Jacob, The Bishop's Wife, The Holly and the Ivy, The Apostle, Calvary

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+K7EzSg0X ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl Episode 3: Evil https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/3 05ea6201-f920-40f0-be4b-0a7946a6d378 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:30:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird Could also be titled "Evil, Sin, and Suffering", in this episode the brothers delve into the various shades of darkness we experience in the world--and in ourselves. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:01:33 false Could also be titled "Evil, Sin, and Suffering", in this episode the brothers delve into the various shades of darkness we experience in the world--and in ourselves. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Please note: the story of Martin Luther burying the child, while derived from his writings (and depicted to great effect in the movie Luther), is apocryphal. .

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

Richard Hooker: "My eager protestations, made in the glory of my ghostly strength, I am ashamed of; but those crystal tears, wherewith my sin and weakness was bewailed, have procured my endless joy; my strength hath been my ruin, and my fall my stay."

Frank Limehouse (March 7, 2010): "I can't tell you what the Devil looks like. In my own mind he wears red tights, has horns and a tail and carries a pitchfork. Other than in the Garden of Eden, in which he is described as crafty and subtle; and Ezekiel, who tells us he was perfect in beauty, I cannot talk so much about what the devil looks like. But we can talk about how the devil operates. St. Peter said, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Interestingly, the devil doesn't come at you only where you're weak. He's very interested in your gifts and strengths. This is where we are most vulnerable. The woman with a charming smile is tempted to “get away with murder.” The salesman with the gift of persuasion, is often tempted to “take ‘em for what they're worth.” God, on the other hand, is most interested in what? Your weaknesses. The Lord said to Paul ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'…"

]]> Could also be titled "Evil, Sin, and Suffering", in this episode the brothers delve into the various shades of darkness we experience in the world--and in ourselves. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Please note: the story of Martin Luther burying the child, while derived from his writings (and depicted to great effect in the movie Luther), is apocryphal. .

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

Richard Hooker: "My eager protestations, made in the glory of my ghostly strength, I am ashamed of; but those crystal tears, wherewith my sin and weakness was bewailed, have procured my endless joy; my strength hath been my ruin, and my fall my stay."

Frank Limehouse (March 7, 2010): "I can't tell you what the Devil looks like. In my own mind he wears red tights, has horns and a tail and carries a pitchfork. Other than in the Garden of Eden, in which he is described as crafty and subtle; and Ezekiel, who tells us he was perfect in beauty, I cannot talk so much about what the devil looks like. But we can talk about how the devil operates. St. Peter said, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Interestingly, the devil doesn't come at you only where you're weak. He's very interested in your gifts and strengths. This is where we are most vulnerable. The woman with a charming smile is tempted to “get away with murder.” The salesman with the gift of persuasion, is often tempted to “take ‘em for what they're worth.” God, on the other hand, is most interested in what? Your weaknesses. The Lord said to Paul ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'…"

]]> Could also be titled "Evil, Sin, and Suffering", in this episode the brothers delve into the various shades of darkness we experience in the world--and in ourselves. Recommended and referenced resources include:

Please note: the story of Martin Luther burying the child, while derived from his writings (and depicted to great effect in the movie Luther), is apocryphal. .

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

Richard Hooker: "My eager protestations, made in the glory of my ghostly strength, I am ashamed of; but those crystal tears, wherewith my sin and weakness was bewailed, have procured my endless joy; my strength hath been my ruin, and my fall my stay."

Frank Limehouse (March 7, 2010): "I can't tell you what the Devil looks like. In my own mind he wears red tights, has horns and a tail and carries a pitchfork. Other than in the Garden of Eden, in which he is described as crafty and subtle; and Ezekiel, who tells us he was perfect in beauty, I cannot talk so much about what the devil looks like. But we can talk about how the devil operates. St. Peter said, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Interestingly, the devil doesn't come at you only where you're weak. He's very interested in your gifts and strengths. This is where we are most vulnerable. The woman with a charming smile is tempted to “get away with murder.” The salesman with the gift of persuasion, is often tempted to “take ‘em for what they're worth.” God, on the other hand, is most interested in what? Your weaknesses. The Lord said to Paul ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'…"

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+oDbS-Faj ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl Episode 2: Holiness https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/2 97f7c2cd-8291-40dc-9693-5e2fe1a7b9ae Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:15:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird The second episode, in which the brothers discuss that slippery yet inspiring topic known as holiness (and its opposite). See show notes for references and recommendations. 59:13 false The second episode, in which the brothers discuss that slippery yet inspiring topic known as holiness (and its opposite). Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Jean-Luc Marion on Holiness, Gerhard Forde on Senility, Mark Seifrid on Christian growth, Nimi Wariboko on Play
  • Movies: My Idiot Brother
  • Articles: "Heaven Is a 12 Step Meeting" by Connor Gwin
  • Books: Listening by Anne Long, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, The Ambiguity of Play by Brian Sutton-Smith, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Reconstruction of Morality by Karl Holl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl
  • TV: Ted Lasso
  • Music: Life Is People by Bill Fay
  • Songs: "Say Goodbye" by Hiroshi Sato, "Everyone" by Air Project, "Perdido en el Universo" by Falcons, "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, "I Can't Get There From Here" by R.E.M., "These Things Take Time" by The Smiths, "Running Toward a Place" by The Killers

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The second episode, in which the brothers discuss that slippery yet inspiring topic known as holiness (and its opposite). Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Jean-Luc Marion on Holiness, Gerhard Forde on Senility, Mark Seifrid on Christian growth, Nimi Wariboko on Play
  • Movies: My Idiot Brother
  • Articles: "Heaven Is a 12 Step Meeting" by Connor Gwin
  • Books: Listening by Anne Long, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, The Ambiguity of Play by Brian Sutton-Smith, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Reconstruction of Morality by Karl Holl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl
  • TV: Ted Lasso
  • Music: Life Is People by Bill Fay
  • Songs: "Say Goodbye" by Hiroshi Sato, "Everyone" by Air Project, "Perdido en el Universo" by Falcons, "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, "I Can't Get There From Here" by R.E.M., "These Things Take Time" by The Smiths, "Running Toward a Place" by The Killers

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The second episode, in which the brothers discuss that slippery yet inspiring topic known as holiness (and its opposite). Recommended and referenced resources include:

  • Quotations: Jean-Luc Marion on Holiness, Gerhard Forde on Senility, Mark Seifrid on Christian growth, Nimi Wariboko on Play
  • Movies: My Idiot Brother
  • Articles: "Heaven Is a 12 Step Meeting" by Connor Gwin
  • Books: Listening by Anne Long, The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch, The Ambiguity of Play by Brian Sutton-Smith, Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, The Reconstruction of Morality by Karl Holl, The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience by Simeon Zahl
  • TV: Ted Lasso
  • Music: Life Is People by Bill Fay
  • Songs: "Say Goodbye" by Hiroshi Sato, "Everyone" by Air Project, "Perdido en el Universo" by Falcons, "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell, "I Can't Get There From Here" by R.E.M., "These Things Take Time" by The Smiths, "Running Toward a Place" by The Killers

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+SDgJa_Q4 ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl Episode 1: God https://thebrotherszahl.fireside.fm/1 6892e967-114f-4008-b107-a9311ce88bf8 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 info@mbird.com (Mockingbird) full 1 Mockingbird The first ever episode, in which the brothers introduce themselves and then jump into the sprawling subject at the center of their lives: capital-G God. See show notes for references and recommendations. 1:03:06 false The first ever episode, in which the brothers introduce themselves and then jump into the sprawling subject at the center of their lives: capital-G God. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Lectures: "On Not Being C.S. Lewis" by Francis Spufford
  • Books: The Harrowing of Hell by Evan Daum, Dangerous Journey by John Bunyan, PZ's Panopticon by Paul Zahl
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks, "Shot Down in Denver" by Chalice, "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Gene Simmons, "Son of the Father" by Elton John, "More Than Molecules" by Fox, "Funky Funky Beat" by Jean-Michelle Navarre

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The first ever episode, in which the brothers introduce themselves and then jump into the sprawling subject at the center of their lives: capital-G God. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Lectures: "On Not Being C.S. Lewis" by Francis Spufford
  • Books: The Harrowing of Hell by Evan Daum, Dangerous Journey by John Bunyan, PZ's Panopticon by Paul Zahl
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks, "Shot Down in Denver" by Chalice, "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Gene Simmons, "Son of the Father" by Elton John, "More Than Molecules" by Fox, "Funky Funky Beat" by Jean-Michelle Navarre

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> The first ever episode, in which the brothers introduce themselves and then jump into the sprawling subject at the center of their lives: capital-G God. Recommended and Referenced Resources include:

  • Lectures: "On Not Being C.S. Lewis" by Francis Spufford
  • Books: The Harrowing of Hell by Evan Daum, Dangerous Journey by John Bunyan, PZ's Panopticon by Paul Zahl
  • Songs: "God Knows" by Donna Eyes, "Stand Back" by Stevie Nicks, "Shot Down in Denver" by Chalice, "When You Wish Upon a Star" by Gene Simmons, "Son of the Father" by Elton John, "More Than Molecules" by Fox, "Funky Funky Beat" by Jean-Michelle Navarre

Click here to listen to a playlist of the available tracks on Spotify.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/NVBA2ren+QOnxqUj6 ]]> David Zahl John Zahl Simeon Zahl