This week we’re breaking down our first TLOAS track: Father Figure. Rebekah leads the discussion as we take a look at how the power of this father figure is a shadow of the ultimate Father. Come to hear our takes on THE infamous line, stay to hear about the rescue, protection, and provision of the Heavenly Father.
Reformed Classicalist Article
The Spirituality of the Cross by Gene Veith
Scripture Referenced: Isaiah 64:8, Hosea 2:8-9, Rev. 21:4
The Life of a Showgirl is here and we have THOUGHTS! Come to hear our favorite songs and lines, stay to hear the potential theological threads we’re looking forward to discussing.
How should we as Christians view the idea of celebrity? On this week’s episode, we’re talking about why we should or shouldn’t be resistant to the idea of fame and how we’re starting to see a potential shift in popular culture. Come to hear the wide range of Sarah’s celebrity crushes growing up, stay to hear why the Gospel makes our ordinary lives extraordinary.
We’re tackling one of the biggest objections that we hear when it comes to Taylor: what about kids?
Come to hear our girls’ personal favorite bops, stay to hear what Scripture says is our true call in parenting.
We’re back and ready to discuss all that’s been going on this past month! You’ll hear our hot takes on the New Heights podcast, the announcement of The Life of a Showgirl, and Taylor and Travis’ engagement.
We are THRILLED to close this season with a conversation with Nate Morgan Locke, the Reformed Mythologist. Nate has a passion for growing believers’ love for Christ, particularly through storytelling. And of course, he just so happens to be a Swiftie too. Come to hear Nate’s remarkable impression of Sinclair Ferguson, stay to hear why he thinks the Gospel is the ultimate story we all long for.
Links:
Reformed Mythologist YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist
Speak Life Ministry YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia
Speak Life Website: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedMythologist
Matt Chandler “Jesus Wants the Rose”:
There was simply too much to discuss with Taylor’s first album! Join us as we talk through three songs and their corresponding big questions, rapid-fire style. Come to hear the secret message for every song, stay to hear a helpful paradigm shift when it comes to marriage.
The iconic Should’ve Said No performance
Early Marriage Article: https://ifstudies.org/blog/marry-early-and-flourish-together
Our deep dive into Taylor’s self-titled album continues with Invisible! Rebekah leads our discussion this week as we talk about how we as believers should think about desires that are never fulfilled. Come to hear us break down Taylor’s seemingly ridiculous teenage assumptions, stay to hear how Jesus’ own unanswered prayer offers us the ultimate hope.
Tim Keller on the pride of worry
Scripture Referenced: Matthew 22:30, Matthew 26:39, Romans 8:26-28
We’re continuing with our Debut trio this week with Tied Together with a Smile. Sarah leads the discussion as we talk about the concept of the Imago Dei and how it seeps into so many areas of our modern culture. Come to hear why we think the second verse of this song is a masterpiece, stay to hear the right and true view of ourselves that we find in God’s Word.
We’re throwing it way back to Taylor Swift’s self-titled album with I’m Only Me When I’m With You! Ashley leads the discussion this week as we unpack the significance of vulnerability in Christian friendships. Come to hear which CCM artist’s tour we’ll be protesting (joking… sort of…), stay to hear how the imperfect community of the Church points us back to our truest Friend.
In this Topical Tuesday, we take a look at some of Taylor’s most famous beefs and discuss some of the underlying principles from a biblical worldview.
Overview of the Justin/Blake controversy
Overview of the Olivia Rodrigo controversy
Overview of the Kim/Kanye controversy
Get ready for a super spicy episode as we tackle the Lover track that might be the most sacrilegious of them all, False God. Rebekah leads the discussion this week as we dissect Taylor’s Eucharist language and talk about the true nature of sacraments. Come for a Catholic theology pop quiz, stay to hear the good news of the One whose body was broken and blood was shed for us.
Covenants Video from The Bible Project
Covenant Theology Class from RTS
NT Wright on Communion
Scripture Referenced: Romans 1:21-25
The sacrilegious trio continues with Karma! Sarah leads our discussion this week as we talk about whether or not the concept of karma aligns with Scripture. Come to hear all the thoughts on the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, stay to hear the Gospel, which is actually a relaxing thought.
Eric George from Popcorn Theology joins us in this Season 3 opener to discuss why Christians must become more than “mindless consumers.” Come to hear why Wildest Dreams is Eric’s favorite Taylor song, stay to hear why he thinks engaging with pop culture is a worthwhile endeavor.
Go check out Popcorn Theology!
We’re wrapping up Season 2 with a spicy one as we ask if Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve is really Taylor’s deconstruction song. Ashley leads the discussion as we talk about why deconstruction is such a popular idea today and how the doctrine of perseverance of the saints gives us hope. Come for the full-fledged John Mayer rebuke, stay for the good news Jude offers to those who doubt.
Scripture Referenced: 1 Kings 13, Jude 17-25
Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line
Tolerate It & Legalism
This week we’re going all the way back to the Fearless days as we discuss our next track 5, White Horse. Ashley leads the conversation as we look at the image of Jesus on the white horse in the book of Revelation and talk about its implications. Come to hear the fan theory regarding the cover art of Fearless (Taylor’s Version), stay to hear why the Church needs Jesus as both Husband and King.
This week we’re going all the way back to the Fearless days as we discuss our next track 5, White Horse. Ashley leads the conversation as we look at the image of Jesus on the white horse in the book of Revelation and talk about its implications. Come to hear the fan theory regarding the cover art of Fearless (Taylor’s Version), stay to hear why the Church needs Jesus as both Husband and King.
Fan theory about Fearless (TV) cover art
Ligonier Ministries on Jesus in Revelation 19
Charles Spurgeon on the White Horse Rider
Scripture Referenced: Revelation 9:9-16
Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line
We’re starting our Track 5 series with Lover’s The Archer! Rebekah leads our discussion this week as we reflect on what it means to trust others and whether or not we can trust ourselves. Come to hear why Taylor may have intentionally made this song sound unsettling, stay to hear the good news that, in Jesus, our fears of losing love are quieted.
Scripture Referenced: Romans 7:15-24, Romans 8:1
Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line
This week we wrap up our death trio with Taylor’s tribute song for her grandmother, Marjorie. Ashley leads the discussion as we talk about how we honor the dead and why communication with the dead is out of bounds for the Christian. Come to hear how Sarah and Ashley ended up in a cadaver lab together, stay to hear how the hope of resurrection gives us the ultimate picture of “what died didn’t stay dead.”
Rolling Stones Article on Marjorie
What’s Wrong With Consulting the Dead from TGC Africa
N.T. Wright on Cremation vs. Burial
Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 18:9, Leviticus 20:27, 1 Samuel 28, 1 Corinthians 15:12-26
Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line
The death trio continues as we talk about Midnights’ 3 AM track, Bigger Than the Whole Sky. Sarah leads our discussion as we try to unpack what happens between death and resurrection and God’s sovereignty over death. Come to hear what that rascal Pawley has been up to this week, stay to hear how the death of our Savior ironically secures our eternal life.
Scripture Referenced: Acts 7:60, Matthew 9:24, 2 Corinthians 5:7-8, Luke 23:43, Revelation 7:9, Lamentations 3:38, Matthew 10:29-31, Genesis 50:20, Philippians 1:21, Job 1, John 19:9-10
Check out our playlists: Invisible String Podcast Songs and Christian Chorus Line
