Romans 1 and Pride Month (Self Evident #41)
In this episode, Kenna Rose, Alyssa, Brynn and Jenna cover the first chapter of Romans and how it ties into today’s culture. “Love is Love” doesn’t seem like it is all that terrible of a thesis, but when one compares it to “God is love,” it becomes threadbare and groundless. This world is seeking for something to patch over the hole in their hearts that can only be filled by their Creator,
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.”
Only the saving grace of Christ can complete the identity one is searching for in sexual orientation, and that is what Self Evident discusses in episode 41.
Up To Date: A Discussion About Current Topics (Self Evident #40)
In this episode, Kenna Rose and Jenna discuss what has been occurring in our culture recently. The first topic is the extensive list for Republican candidates for Presidency. The second, the demonic merchandise at Target. Thirdly, some good news from the phenomenon YouTubers, DudePerfect.
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Moving Forward After School (Self Evident #39)
In this episode, Brynn and Kenna Rose give a brief explanation regarding our radio silence, and practical tips if you’re not sure what to do after graduating high school.
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Soulfood Entertainment (Self Evident #38)
Stories are soul food. We stole that phrase from one of our favorite authors and podcasters (if you follow the link he may become your favorite too), and we don’t steal phrases unless we really like what they convey. It isn’t whether your soul will be fed by stories, but which stories will you feed your soul. In this episode, the girls dole out book, show, movie, song & game recommendations. All suggestions made are heartening entertainment that will divert your attention and lift you up instead of spiral you into a hole.
Book recommendations made in this episode:
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Out of Time series by Nadine Brandis
The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
The Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan
Fault Lines by Voddie Bauchum
The Epic Order of the Seven by Jenny Cote
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Code of Silence trilogy by Tim Shoemaker
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
The Reason for God by Tim Keller
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Bonhoffer by Eric Metaxas
The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
The Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry
Shows & Movies:
The Wingfeather Saga Show
All Creatures Great and Small on PBS Masterpiece
The Phantom of the Open
Avatar: The Last Airbender
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
While You Were Sleeping
Confessions of A Shopoholic
The Andy Griffith Show
National Treasure
Studio C the Youtube group
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy
The Broadway production of The Newsies
Prince of Persia
Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch & Martin Freeman
Mel Gibson’s The Patriot
Andrew Garfield’s Hackshaw Ridge
Mel Gibson’s Braveheart
Howard’s End
Dr. Thorne
Music Artists
Tenth Avenue North
Arcadian Wild
Sleeping At Last
Michael Bublé
Etta James
Cody Fry
Frank Sinatra
Anastasia the Broadway Musical
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Switchfoot
Matthew West
Laura Story
Andrew Peterson
John Foreman
Stephen Sanchez
Lenka
The Epic by Jorge Rivera Herrans
Lin Manual Miranda
The Influence of Entertainment (Self Evident #37)
Entertainment. It’s everywhere. Talk to a stranger, and it’s a guarantee that within the past 24 hours they’ve either listened to music, read a book, watched a movie or T.V. show, played a video game, or scrolled through social media at least once – if not multiple times. And you know what? We can see how that entertainment affects us in the little, laughable ways – how little kids like to imitate their favorite characters, or how teens and adults like to wear clothing inspired by their favorite franchise, or how they’ll adopt the same tone as the main character for a little bit after the movie is over.
But we can’t always see the more subtle ways entertainment works to change our minds, influence our actions, and affect our beliefs. Stories have power.
Right now America is in the midsts of a culture war that Christians are sorely losing. Entertainment is a key factor in this battle. It’s being used to shape culture and change people’s beliefs. Join Self-Evident as Kenna and Eliana show you just how influential entertainment is – and why it’s so important to watch what you watch.
If you are interested in learning more about this subject, all of the references in the episode are linked below.
The Travesty of the Transgender Lie (Self Evident #36)
WARNING: This episode contains graphic content due to the truth behind gender-affirming surgeries and the transgender lie.
In this episode of Self Evident, the topic of transgenderism and its tragic truth is discussed once again.
This episode will cover the rising star of the transgender movement, Dylan Mulvaney and TLC star, Jazz Jennings. This episode will also discuss Chloe Cole, who is a staunch advocate against gender-affirming surgeries, having been prey to one herself. Finally, this episode will cover Laura Perry and the hope she found in Christ in her de-transition journey.
All of this and more will be analyzed from a biblical worldview.
If you are interested in learning more about this subject, all of the cited sources in the episode are linked below.
RESOURCES:
Dylan Mulvaney TikTok Eloise video
Jazz Jennings ABS News interview
Jazz Jennings doctor conversation
Chloe Cole Tucker Carlson interview
The Lethal Truth About Euthanasia (Self Evident #35)
In this episode of Self Evident, Alyssa, Kenna, Jenna and Eliana cover the subject of medically assisted suicide, which is likely coming to the state of Illinois very soon…
Euthanasia Prevention Coalition: 5 Reasons to Oppose Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide
Arguments for and Against Assisted Suicide
USA Today Article on Drug Cocktails for Euthanasia
A Rundown of Current Issues (Self Evident #34)
Current events can become extremely overwhelming when talked about from a secular worldview.
In this edition of Self Evident, Alyssa, Kenna Rose & Brynn run through three issues going on in America from a biblical, Christ-centered point of view: Arizona public schools banning Christian teachers from applying, Illinois legislators proposing that bathrooms should be for all and all should be for the same bathroom, and more.
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Dating Part 4: Boundaries in Relationships (Self Evident #33)
Within this particular episode, Jenna and Alyssa discuss the physical, mental and time boundaries that makes for a healthy and enjoyable dating experience, as well as how Alyssa and her fiancé navigated said waters through each phase of their relationship.
Resources:
Proverbs 3
Dating Part 3: Spouses, Suggestions & Dr. Suess Feat. The Patriarchs (Self Evident #32)
Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. ~Dr. Suess
Alyssa, Brynn & Jenna put forth your puzzlers pertaining to romance to Self Evident Patriarchs David Smith & Richard Hartian. Together, the cohort converse about age gaps, the import of one’s faith in a relationship, dynamics between the sexes, and (of course) much more.
