Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
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Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
The Exorcist Effect with Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson
Beast and Bible
1 hour 4 minutes 6 seconds
6 months ago
The Exorcist Effect with Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson
What do Christian deliverance ministries and Hollywood have to do with each other? Some might sggest that we need deliverance from Hollywood movies' demonic infleunce. However, Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson's new book, The Exorcist Effect, demonstrates that deliverance ministries have shaped their theoogy around the monstrous movies they condemn. In this episode, Seth chats with Laycock and Harrleson about their work and reflects on the implications for faith-based communities.
Show Notes
Book | The Exorcist Effect: Horror, Religion, and Demonic Belief by Joseph Laycock and Eric Harrelson - https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-exorcist-effect-9780197635391
Beast and Bible
Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.