John Gravino

Nov 15, 2024 | patheos.com | John Gravino

This is part 2 of our discussion of the Stephen King classic The Shining. In this post-election edition, we discuss all the crazy Democrats screaming murderous rants on social media. One woman killed her father with an ice ax.A father killed his wife, children, and ex-wife before killing himself. The Internet is filled with hours of distraught Democrats losing their minds over the 2024 election results. Summary of Part 1In today’s podcast, we revisit some of the questions we raised in part 1.

Nov 2, 2024 | patheos.com | John Gravino

“Jack Torrance—Everyman or Monster?” Kubrick showed us that Jack the Monster made for riveting cinematic entertainment. But King showed us more—namely, that Jack the *Everyman* contributed prescient social commentary to a dying culture. SummaryWelcome to the spooky edition of SOUL SCIENCE! In honor of Halloween, episode #23looks at Stephen King’s novel The Shining. We look at the controversy that developed between King and the director of the movie, Stanley Kubrick.

Oct 22, 2024 | stream.org | John Zmirak |Tom Sileo |Jules Gomes |John Gravino

Here’s an issue that divides Catholics and Protestants. And Orthodox and Anglicans. And Protestants themselves, with Luther being on one side and Calvin on the other. It’s an argument that has resurfaced recently online, as people I respect and usually agree with post things that make me wince. To witness:Mary was almost certainly not a perpetual virgin because:1.She was married,2.She was a faithful believer, and3.God commands spouses to have sex (Gen 2:24).

Sep 25, 2024 | patheos.com | John Gravino

In Search of Mental Health—SOUL SCIENCE #22Top mental health experts warn that the profession needs to change its model of care. But change it to WHAT? The answer to that question is murky. And that’s the topic for today’s episode. The question: Are researchers hiding the evidence that the mind is spiritual and, thus, responds to spiritual therapies?

Sep 25, 2024 | patheos.com | John Gravino

In Search of Mental Health—SOUL SCIENCE #22Top mental health experts warn that the profession needs to change its model of care. But change it to WHAT? The answer to that question is murky. And that’s the topic for today’s episode. The question: Are researchers hiding the evidence that religious practice offers multiple mental health benefits ?