Nov 29, 2016

For the first time Devine SINema steps out of bonus episode territory with a look at the 1972 film, If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horsemen Do?  This movie takes us to a time when America was in fear of a foreign ideology, marriage was under attack, public schools were taking away our children’s innocence and our...

Nov 22, 2016

From rallying voter bases to post-election anxieties, the 2016 election, for many, has created an atmosphere of fear. The Irenicast hosts talk about the importance of dialogue rather than dismissal when it comes to engaging fears, the relationship between fear and privilege, as well as the role fear might play in...

Nov 15, 2016

Understanding rape culture is a vital issue today.  What is rape culture?  What reality does it reflect?  When did it begin?  Who is responsible for creating it?  This week Jeff, Mona and Allen take on the difficult topic of rape culture and discuss it from both male and female perspectives.  They also discuss...

Nov 8, 2016

On the dawn of election day 2016 Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss compassion fatigue.  What do you do when you’re tired of caring?  When you’re tired of believing anything is going to change?  These are questions many people who desire to be a part of a bigger solution face.  And although no one really has the answers,...

Nov 1, 2016

This week a conversation with Science Mike McHargue author of FInding God in the Waves.  Mike is a fellow podcaster.  He is the co-host of the Liturgists Podcast, host of the Ask Science Mike Podcast and author of the new book, FInding God in the Waves.  In addition to talking about his book Mike shares a story about an...