23. How Should Christians Think About the Arts and Humor? with Guest James Cary

Art and humor can be difficult to define, but we all know it when we see it. But how should Christians think about the arts and humor? Are there boundaries and rules to what Christians produce and consume? In this episode we’re joined by BBC comedy writer, author, and podcaster, James Cary. We discuss the importance of enjoying the arts, how comedy is about truth-telling yet still seems to be at odds with religion. Cary discusses his view that Art is important, life is poetry, the Bible is funny (and that Jesus is too). He answers questions on the risks of reading the Bible without a sense of humor, and the essentially human component of humor. Resources mentioned The Sacred Art of Joking by James Cary Cooper and Cary Have Words Sitcom Geeks Popcorn Parenting How Lightyear is a bit of a Buzzkill by James Cary Life is Beautiful (movie) The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis 1984 by George Orwell Animal Farm by George Orwell Perelandra by C.S. Lewis The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer by James Cary Water into Wine by James Cary The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Going to Church in Medieval England by Nicholas Orme Cynical Discourses by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay The Real Great Escape by Guy Walters Stranger Things Season 4 Substack James Cary

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23. How Should Christians Think About the Arts and Humor? with Guest James Cary is an episode from All Things Bright and Beautiful by Jenna DiPrima and Lydia Schaible.

This episode is 00:52:52 long.

This episode was published on Sep 20, 2022.

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