Dive into the realm where spiritual introspection meets lighthearted animation. Join Liz Busby, Carl Cranney, and our guest Christian Swenson as we decode the deep religious symbolism in The Nightmare Before Christmas. This isn't just about Jack Skellington's shenanigans--we're unearthing the profound spiritual lessons wrapped in this Halloween-Christmas mashup. We're exploring how this seemingly chaotic takeover reflects our struggle and ultimate reconciliation with faith and divine grace. Buckle up for an unconventional look at faith through the lens of this stop motion holiday mashup!
Our Ratings: Content: Celestial Artistic Merit: 5 popcorn balls Gospel Connections: 5 apricots (too bad, Carl!)
Best Books:
Liz - Home by Darlene Young; Merry Little Batman (Amazon Prime)
Carl - Sci-fi shows on Apple+: For All Mankind; Monarch: Legacy of Monsters; Invasion; Silo; The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
Christian - Valis by Philip K. Dick
Links:
Christian's post: Christ in the Nightmare Before Christmas
Find Us: Christian - A Mystic in The Church of Jesus Christ
Carl - Twitter: @CarlCranney
Liz - lizbusby.com
Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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