Category: Arts & Media
Arts & Media
Michael J. Svigel
Darrell L. Bock
Dec 13, 2016
Michael J. SvigelDarrell L. Bock
Universal Themes in Popular Movies
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss universal themes and narratives in popular films.
Arts & Media
John Dyer
Oct 21, 2016
John Dyer
What Your Chapel Architecture Says About Your Theology
To finish Arts Week, John Dyer talks with Robert Riggs, VP of Operations at DTS, about the values of DTS expressed through the architecture and space allotted for worship and...
Arts & Media
John Dyer
Oct 20, 2016
John Dyer
Theological Reflections on Artificial Intelligence
John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, talks about the advancements of artificial intelligence and the theological and ethical...
Arts & Media
John Dyer
Oct 19, 2016
John Dyer
The Virtualization of Culture and the Need for Embodied Places and Practices
John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, discusses how technology brings beauty and fullness to life, but emphasizes the need to be...
Arts & Media
John Dyer
Oct 18, 2016
John Dyer
Why Pastors and Theologians Need Designers and Coders
John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, begins Arts Week with an invitation to dance with light, reflecting on the tension that lies...
Arts & Media
Chrissy Segulin
Feb 18, 2016
Chrissy Segulin
Review: Risen Movie: Through the Eyes of a Soldier
Like CSI, the film “Risen”—a Sony/TriStar production that opens today—starts after “the main event” has happened and follows the main character as he seeks to piece...
Arts & Media
Michael J. Svigel
Dec 8, 2015
Michael J. Svigel
The Irresistible Force of Star Wars: 3 Theological Approaches
So why do so many people across generations, cultures, and religions find Star Wars so captivating? Is it the compelling characters? The spectacular score? The breathtaking special...
Arts & Media
Garland Dunlap
Oct 20, 2015
Garland Dunlap
Kylee Pastore: Finding Widsom in Latte Art
When it comes to food, DTS student Kylee “K” Pastore is a study in contrasts.
“I think my learning style is food. When I’m eating, I understand...
Arts & Media
Sandra Glahn
Oct 14, 2015
Sandra Glahn
A Madness Most Discreet: Join DTS for Arts Week 2015
In Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Romeo describes love—among other things—as “a madness most discreet.”
Arts & Media
Sandra Glahn
Oct 1, 2015
Sandra Glahn
Every Meal a Eucharist: Introducing DTS Magazine
When they published the first issue in 1977, these men had created a magazine to serve as a ministry piece for the DTS family. It has always been free, and it has never included...
Arts & Media
Jul 28, 2015
Robert K. JohnstonDarrell L. Bock
Darrell L. Bock
How to Watch a Movie
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Robert Johnston discuss a biblical theology of cinema, focusing on how the church can better engage with universal themes expressed in popular...
Arts & Media
Jul 21, 2015
Robert K. JohnstonDarrell L. Bock
Darrell L. Bock
Movies and the Cultural Shift
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Robert Johnston discuss a biblical theology of cinema, focusing on the church’s response to a cultural shift.
Arts & Media
Gerry BreshearsDarrell L. Bock
Jun 30, 2015
Gerry BreshearsDarrell L. Bock
Benefits of Technology to the Church
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Gerry Breshears discuss technology, focusing on the benefits of technological advance for the Church.
Arts & Media
Gerry BreshearsDarrell L. Bock
Jun 23, 2015
Gerry BreshearsDarrell L. Bock
The Church and Social Media
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Gerry Breshears discuss technology, focusing on the church’s use of social media.
Arts & Media
Gary Barnes
May 11, 2015
Gary Barnes
Compelling Love: The Christian and Same-Sex Attraction
During a recent sabbatical from DTS, Dr. Gary Barnes (ThM, 1983) and others traveled the country to ask scores of people: “How do you connect with someone who greatly differs,...
Arts & Media
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
May 5, 2015
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
A Review of the Good Lie
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Naima Lett discuss the state of faith films in Hollywood, focusing on the film The Good Lie.
Arts & Media
May 1, 2015
Annette Ensz
Poem: Absence
“They tied me to the stake.
Village children piled brush at my feet.
The priest’s hands didn’t shake.
He struck the match and took his seat
with the other clergy.
The...
Arts & Media
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Apr 28, 2015
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Evaluating Movies with Biblical Themes
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Naima Lett discuss the state of faith films in Hollywood, focusing on the methods of evaluating these faith films.
Arts & Media
Charles W. Dickens
Tim BasselinDarrell L. Bock
Oct 14, 2014
Charles W. DickensTim BasselinDarrell L. Bock
Review of Heaven is for Real
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and the family, focusing on Heaven is for Real. Note: This episode contains spoilers.
Arts & Media
Charles W. DickensTim BasselinDarrell L. Bock
Oct 7, 2014
Charles W. DickensTim BasselinDarrell L. Bock
Review of Saving Mr. Banks
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and the family, focusing on Saving Mr. Banks.
Arts & Media
John Dyer
Oct 1, 2014
John Dyer
5 Tips for Handling the New Left Behind Movie
A second film adaptation of the Left Behind novels is about to be released. How can we handle it with grace and ensure the Gospel is not lost in the noise?
Arts & Media
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Apr 29, 2014
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Responding to Christian Films
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Naima Lett discuss biblical themes in movies, focusing on Harold Cronk’s “God’s Not Dead” and Christopher Spencer’s “Son of...
Arts & Media
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Apr 22, 2014
Naima LettDarrell L. Bock
Responding to Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah”
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Naima Lett discuss biblical themes in movies, focusing on Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” (Warning: Contains spoilers).
Arts & Media
Reg GrantDarrell L. Bock
Mar 27, 2013
Reg GrantDarrell L. Bock
Naima Lett Interview: Confessions of a Hollywood Christian
Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Reg Grant discuss with Actor Naima Lett the significance of Cultural Engagement in the Arts, while she explains how Christians can excel in the media in...