The Downing's Return to Discuss "The Wages of Cinema"

Wade Center by Wade Center at Wheaton College (IL)

Oct 6, 202544:07Religion & Spirituality

Crystal L. and David C. Downing, former co-hosts of the podcast, return to discuss Crystal's latest book, The Wages of Cinema (IVP, 2025). Join Dr. Jim Beitler and Aaron Hill as they sit down to discuss the intersection...

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