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The StoryMen welcome author and beaver-pants-maker Paul J Pastor to talk mysticism and his new book The Listening Day.

Since Summer is nearly here (unless you live in TX like Clay and JR.), we each pick three books we've loved lately. That's nine total books you want to add to your list. PLUS updates on all three StoryMen writing projects!

Rick Lee James returns to the StoryMen to give us the scoop on his latest work. "The Invitation" is a communion song that invites everyone to the table. We talk about communion, worship and - since Rick is a consummate geek, too - comics.

Katherine Sanchez of BUT WHY THO? joins the StoryMen to disect that very bad first season of IRON FIST. What, exactly, went so wrong?

It's that time of year again! We return with our FOURTH annual Pop Culture Bracketology! Who made the list this year? And who will win the final game? The vote is YOURS!

The StoryMen reflect on the 2017 Oscars and make our predictions, complain about what got snubbed and the worst films of 2017. PLUS: What's new at Norville, an update on our refugee family and how Clay got onstage with Pen & Teller!

The StoryMen welcome journalist Tom Krattenmaker back to the show. Tom's provocative new book, Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower, is all about why someone who doesn't believe in God wants to follow Jesus. Plus, an update on our StoryMen refugee family.

Andrew Baron, co-founder and CEO of Humanwire gives us an inside look at the global refugee crisis. Humanwire is his innovative solution to connect real people on both sides - those who want to help and those who need it. PLUS, the StoryMen adopt a refugee family. Listen for details on how you can join us to support them!

Artist, activist and scholar Dr. Su'ad joins the StoryMen to discuss her new book, MUSLIM COOL. She explains how Islam and hip hop are challenging and changing the American identity. Plus: we run down the Oscar nominees for Best Picture.

Our 150th episode is dedicated to Susako Endo's masterful novel SILENCE. In honor of the new film from Martin Scorsese, we interview an array of artists, theologians and historians about the themes of this powerful story.

The StoryMen look back at their favorite TV, Books, Film and Comics from 2016. What were your favorites?

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, the StoryMen give you a whole episode dedicated to the smash Netflix hit LUKE CAGE! Our all-star panel includes hip hop theology scholar Daniel White Hodge, religion and comics scholar Katherine Sanchez and hip hop artist Da MAC. We talk race, religion and hip hop, and how this show changed the game.

Randal Rauser returns to the StoryMen, bringing his friend, co-author and atheologian Justin Schieber with him. They show us how an athiest and a Christian can engage in kind, respectful and profitable dialog - all for the common good!

The StoryMen welcome Rabbi Eliyahu Fink and Reverend Tara Thomas Smith to discuss the latest HBO sensation WESTWORLD. We dive deep into the show's theology through the plot and characters, so listen up!

Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast to reflect on a year with his landmark book The Uncontrolling Love of God. How has he navigated the criticism and praise surrounding the book? And what's next?

Hip Hop artist Da MAC returns to the StoryMen to give us the behind-the-scenes scoop on his new album JOURNEY. From conceptualization to songwriting to recording and production, learn how an independent artist makes an album. PLUS, hear his new song, "UNITE", featuring Jaci Butler of Jagged Row

Author Lorie Langdon returns to the StoryMen! She reflects on how it feels to wrap up her 4-novel DOON series, then puts our geek credentials to shame. And finally, Lorie gives us the scoop on her buzzy new YA mystery, Gilt Hollow. Listen in for tips on writing a good mystery, plus a couple of fun updates from the StoryMen on our own writing projects!

Jake Kerr returns to the StoryMen to tell us why he started his own publishing house.

The StoryMen finally welcome Tom Fuerst to the podcast. Tom tells us why we should be fascinated by Jesus' genealogy. Then we dive into the story of Tamar, where Tom explains how righteous prostitution works. Plus a giveaway!

The StoryMen welcome Rev. Bromleigh McCleneghan to talk about Good Christian Sex, the subject of her new book. Why are the Church's conversations about sexuality so confused? How can we move toward a holy conversation about sex and sexuality? Plus a giveaway!