Luke

Gomer Finishes Harry Potter

July 24th, 2020  |  1 hr 31 mins

christian, death, harry potter, literature, magic

I had no idea it could be like this.

Amusing Ourselves to Death

July 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 16 mins

attention, brain, internet, tv

Luke and I discuss the book Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman, How to Watch TV News, and The Shallows by Nicolaus Carr, and how they build the case against TV and the Internet in terms of conveying information density.
Gomer is convinced of the argument because "The Medium is the Message." But, in a fascinating twist, we apply that to the "digital first" online church and what potential pitfalls that can have on a cognitive basis, as well as to the vitality of Christian faith.
Luke applies it to British self-hating Soccer fans and to the difference between pop art that passes and the Classics that remain.

Joys and Hopes, Griefs and Anxieties

July 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 27 mins

birth, catholic, death, hope, pregnancy, sorrow

She's here! Everleigh Carey is big, beautiful, and a female version of Luke. Oh, but it was a tumultuous birthing experience filled with yogurt, Luke laying down a lot, an emergency C-section, and all the things that make parents anxious. Then Gomer shares about the tragic death of a family member (pray for him) and the need to just be with one another.

Screaming into a Dark Tornado (AKA Twitter)

July 3rd, 2020  |  1 hr 34 mins

hiphop, new parents, rap, social media

WE HAVE CHAPTERS! SKIP AROUND! Many topics, but the 4 big ones are: Rap: Are we East Coast or West Coast? Gomer's Review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Luke's Baby Girl is on her way as Gomer gives parenting tips. Finally, Gomer regards all social media, esp. Twitter, as a Dark Tornado of Violence, and shuts it down.

Art, like Meaning, is Dead

June 26th, 2020  |  1 hr 38 mins

godfather, harry potter, mad men, meaning, purpose, the west

We talk about random things popping into our news feeds, then Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last season of Mad Men and why it matters, and how Godfather delivers a complicated moral message without being beige moralism. And all of the above as it relates to the death of meaning and the death of the West.

Sheer Exhaustion

June 19th, 2020  |  1 hr 23 mins

We start with goofiness. Then go into Gomer's sheer exhaustion with sorting out the facts and the blasts. Thanks to BetterHelp.com for sponsoring this show!

Laughter and Nostalgia

June 12th, 2020  |  1 hr 29 mins

Cussing happens. This is a whole show dedicated to nothing. You may laugh.

No Easy Solutions

June 5th, 2020  |  1 hr 18 mins

This show on the racism and riots in our country was recorded last Monday. This is not a news show. This doesn't cover autopsy reports or the President's appearance at various churches/shrines. It walks through bits of history (Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, Reconstruction, Whites Only drinking fountains, etc.) and commentary on today's violence. Start with the JP2 quote from Christifidelis Laici in the show notes. Then listen.

What do I do with my ANGER

May 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 14 mins

anger, catholic, passions, virtue

First, we break down our latest, most convicting 3-star review ("They'd probably agree"). Second, Luke asks, "What am I supposed to do with my anger?" Our answers involve St Francis de Sales, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Rage Against the Machine.

Marriage Prep with Luke

May 22nd, 2020  |  1 hr 23 mins

catholic, donations, harry potter, marriage prep

Quick catchup on Harry Potter reading, then a dive into Marriage Prep, Grace & Nature, a really small bit on Star Wars numbness, followed by Luke examining the non-profit world of giving and how that will and will not affect a lot of churches.

Harry Potter and Rally Rasko

May 15th, 2020  |  1 hr 23 mins

harry potter

I have never read Harry Potter. These two have and love it. So we talk. Also, happy birthday Joe Rudolph!

False Selves, Church Fathers, and the Lies We Believe

May 8th, 2020  |  1 hr 39 mins

actors, broken, catholic, geek

In this episode, we discuss the fakeness of acting and why the Church Fathers hated it and how that applies to our lives. Then we take fun and thoughtful listener questions from our Facebook Live video and answer them relatively briefly, for a change.

We Shame Ourselves or Kill Them

April 24th, 2020  |  1 hr 48 mins

From Quarantine self-hatred to Captain Marvel critiques, to the main topic: confront the evil within us and own it or create endless scapegoats.

Gomer is listening to Staind

April 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 29 mins

You know it's bad when Gomer is listening to Staind. Also, we talk about the falsehood of the American Work Ethic and the dangers of Remote Work without formal processes.

The Legendary 10-Minute Topics Returns!

April 10th, 2020  |  2 hrs 3 mins

catholic, college parties, mcu, movies

This is largely an At-The-Movies episode. We have chapters, so enjoy skipping around to what suits you. We also have a bonus interview at the end of the show. Finally, we have two sponsors: PolicyGenius.com and CatholicSocial.Media!

Luke is done with online Catholicism.

April 3rd, 2020  |  1 hr 34 mins

catholic, coronavirus, kylo ren, quarantine, star wars

Luke is not done with Catholicism. Luke is done with online talking about Catholicism.