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Join Mike Tenney as he and his guests highlight the true, good and beautiful elements found in classic and modern pop culture. He ties the aspects of living our faith to the music and movies that impact the world around us.
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S5E91 91. Chappell Roan & LGBTQ+ Belonging ft. Anna Carter of Eden Invitation
Chappell Roan's music has exploded into mainstream consciousness, but underneath the anthems about Pink Pony Clubs and late nights in California, there are songs wrestling with longing, identity, and…
Bad Bunny’s Blessings (ReRun) w/ Fernando Cartagena
Bad Bunny just played the Super Bowl and won a Grammy! So let’s revisit this episode from a few years back. Fernando Catragena joins the show to talk about: - How to have hope amidst brokenness - Do…
90. K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Jesuit's Guide to Discernment, Desolation, & Divine Love
Andrew’s Infohttps://thejesuitpost.org/ Mike's Info:www.MikeTenneyMusic.com
89. Coldplay - Masculinity, Mental Health, & the Holy Trinity of Manhood ft. Matt Pana
Matt’s Info: https://msha.ke/mattpana Mike's Info:www.MikeTenneyMusic.com
88. Morgan Wallen - Sin, Redemption, & Cancel Culture w/ the Culture Project
Morgan Wallen is the biggest thing in country music right now. Missionaries from the Culture Project join us to talk about alcohol, cancel culture, relationships, and more. Note: this episode was…
87. Ben Rector & Cody Fry: Leaps of Faith w/ Rachel Wong
Two of the world’s best singer songwriters, Cody Fry & Ben Rector are both devoted Christians but they don’t make “Christian music.” Rachel Wong (formerly of the Feminine Genius Pod) joins us to…
86. Infotainment & Politics w/ Patrick Neve (The Crunch)
What's a Catholic to do in such a crazy political climate? Patrick Neve from "the Crunch" joins us to discuss The Daily Show, The Daily Wire, and all things Infotainment. Eisode #86 Show Host: Mike…
85. Queer Catholics & The Tortured Poets Department w/ Chris Damian
Writer Chris Damian joins the show to talk with Mike about Pride Month & Catholicism through the lens of Taylor Swift’s new album, the Tortured Poets Department. Episode 85 Show Host: Mike Tenney…
84. What Was I Made For? - Billie & Barbie w/ Clare McCallan
WE’RE BACK! And talking about the biggest song of the last year “What Was I Made For” By Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie, and to take us through it we have the poet Clare McCallan. She shares her…
83. Mean Girls - A Cautionary Tale w/ Emily Schmitt
Is Mean Girls the best movie of the 00’s? It’s likely the most quoted. Screenwriter Emily Schmitt joins us to discuss the movie, the musical, and now the movie musical, Mean Girls. So fetch! Episode…
82. What Mary Did & Didn’t Know - Mary Did You Know?
It’s the question Catholics love to argue about. Let’s get into it. Mary Did you Know?Episode 82 Show Host: Mike Tenney Show Page:…
81. Songs about S*x w/ Ellen Holloway (Charting Toward Intimacy)
If you’ve ever had sex or thought about sex, this episode is for you. Ellen Holloway is a Sexuality & Intimacy coach, with a certificate in Fundamentals of Sex Therapy, and the author of “The…
80. Celine Dion - Faith, Hope, & Love w/ Audrey Assad
Mike sits down with Audrey Assad who shares very freely about her journey away from the Catholic faith, her music, her healing and her heart. All of this and more as we also geek out about Celine…
79. The Hunger Games, Israel, Palestine, & the Cycle of Violence w/ Dr. Shyam Sriram
A muslim & a catholic walk into a discussion on The Hunger Games, geopolitics, and human nature. This episode is unlike any I’ve done before. Dr. Shyam Sriram is an Indian-American, muslim…
78. Olivia Rodrigo & the Theology of Style w/ Lillian Fallon
It’s been 2 years since Olivia Rodrigo trampled the music scene with her debut “Sour,” and her new follow up “Guts” is even more in your face. Lillian Fallon, author of “A Theology of Style” joins…
77. Taylor’s Eras & the Liturgy of Concerts w/ Julia Strukley
Mike and his friend Julia (Seven Mile Chats) went to the Eras tour and it reminded us of the mass. This episode is us being Taylor/pop music/Theology/Liturgy nerds turned up to 11. Episode 77 Show…
76. Barbie, Ken, and the Feminine Genius w/ Julie Larkin (Girl Talk)
Hi Barbie! It's the biggest movie of the year and it's weird and funny and loud and thought provoking. I was not expecting to like this movie as much as I did and I'm so glad I got to talk to the…
75. Gilmore Girls w/ Allison Sullivan
Is there any show more important for millennial women than Gilmore Girls? Rory, Lorelai, & Emily Gilmore have something to teach us if we are paying attention: What does it take to be a good…
74. Oppenheimer & Just War w/ Fr Peter Pomposello, US Army Chaplain Recruiter
Army Chaplain Recruiter, Jumpmaster, and Catholic priest, Fr. Peter Pomposello joins us to discuss the art and moral dilemmas of Christipher Nolan's latest epic: Oppenheimer. I think this is one of…
73. Johnnyswim - Devastating Love w/ Mari Pablo
Tight harmonies and soaring melodies tied with soul wrenching lyrics: Folk-Soul power couple Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano are making some of the best music around. Speaker Mari Pablo joins us to…
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