Josh and Luke talk about Hell sort of. Mostly Luke.

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Episode 1: Universalistish

Welcome to part one of our mini series: Priest Movies! 

This week we discuss the film "Calvary." This conversation will be better if you watch the movie ahead of time, so we recommend watching "Calvary" ahead of time (It's on Netflix). 

WARNING: SPOILERS!!!

Episode 4: Priest Movies Pt. 1: Calvary

In this episode, Luke and Josh go too far. Do they say anything heretical? You'll have to listen to find out...

Episode 5: Doubt and Other Things

Luke and Josh decide on this podcast topic 3 hours before recording, so bear that in mind before clicking play. They discuss how our view of justice impacts how we live out our faith. Don't worry, this isn't a second episode on hell.

Episode 6: Retributive vs. Restorative Justice

In this episode Josh and Luke talk about the movie Silence and they both apostatize.

Episode 8: Priest Movies Pt. 2: Silence

In this episode Luke is confused and coughs some and Josh seems to know what's going on and coughs a lot.

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Episode 10: The Character Assassination of Josh Siewert by the Coward Luke Gurnett

This ones pretty dicey, Josh asks good questions, Kaela has good insights, and Luke rants (sorry), it's your typical episode. No Bits.

Episode 12: Mental Health (feat. Kaela Siewert)

Josh is struggling to sleep after this priest movie, so he and Luke try to work through it so he can finally have some relief. He won't. Enjoy the third installment of Priest Movies, this episode First Reformed.

Episode 16: Priest Movies Pt.3: First Reformed

This week, Luke and Josh reveal their theories about heaven. Some of them are a little whacky. They talk about everything from William Blake to aliens. Don't expect very many biblical references on this one.

Episode 17: What Is Heaven?!

In this episode we have our second movie decade list. Luke misses Josh mentioning the Human Condition, Josh hates the 80s and yet Luke somehow manages to be meaner, and it's an all around fun filled time. Enjoy our lists on the 80s "a decade of genres".

Episode 18: Top 8 80s Movies

This week Josh and Luke talk about homelessness and how we approach the issue as followers of Christ. They discuss it both at a pragmatic level and an individual level. They also talk briefly about Marlon Brando.

Episode 19: Learning From the Poor

We're back after 2 months! And we're talking about "Adventures in Odyssey!" Odyssey is something Josh and Luke both grew up with but they get a little harsh at the end for some reason, so sorry if you're a huge fan...............Also sorry if you like Whit.

Episode 20: Adventures in Odyssey

In this episode we talk about standup comedy and are distracted, no bits in this episode.

Episode 21: Standup Comedy

What's a better way to celebrate the season than listening to a podcast about the 2007 picture, "There Will Be Blood." It's our 4th instalment of priest movies (maybe not a real priest movie...) and we are joined by a very special guest, Christian Nakano. Merry Christmas everyone!

Episode 22: Priest Movies Pt.4: There Will Be Blood (feat. Christian Nakano)

This one is dirty just like the 70s was, I think. In this episode we do our top 7 70s movies. Will Josh have Terrence Malick crap on his list, will Luke be upset about that, you'll have to listen to find out.

Episode 23: Top 7 70s Movies

Episode 25: Personality Tests

Disclaimer: This episode is heavier than most and might have the potential for discomfort. However, we think pornography is a really important thing to talk about in the Church. We'd also love to hear others thoughts on this and start more of a conversation surrounding pornography. 

Send your thoughts to closetconversationspodcast@gmail.com. 
Thanks For listening!

Episode 26: Pornography

In this episode we're joined by Jesse Nakano to talk about something that Luke is unreceptive to and Josh is receptive to? Is this a good description? Anyways it's about the term non-Christian and we talk about race a lot, you know how it is. Enjoy!

Episode 30: Non-Christian (feat. Jesse Nakano)

Luke and Josh (two pacifists) talk about war movies for waaaay too long.  Lots of conflicting thoughts on Spielberg. Lots of yelling.

Music - "Mash Theme"

Episode 40: War Movies

Some may call this a testimony episode, most others would not. In this episode Josh and Luke fumble around trying to present their testimonies. Josh plays the role of the gallant knight and Luke the role of the fat gross goblin. Enjoy.

Episode 41: Testimony?

Sorry for the longer periods between episodes, now that every time we record Luke spends the hour before and after recording to tell Josh how much he sucks, it results in less episodes. In this episode we talk about the 2015 film Spotlight. This episode is definitely not boring or too long, we talk about Mark Ruffalo too much. Enjoy.

Episode 42: Priest Movies Pt.6: "Spotlight"

Luke and Josh argue about whether or not technology will bring about our doom or our salvation.

Music: Everyday Robots - Damon Albarn

Episode 43: Technology

This week, Luke and Josh go back to their Bible and talk about the parables of Jesus. They answer questions like: Why do parables hold so much power? They also list their top 5 Jesus parables! 

This episode is also special because it features music from the band "Good Rumour" with their song "Hard to Find." You can download this song on Itunes. You can also check out their music video here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTCeSTG4l7A

Episode 44: The Parables of Jesus

In this mini episode we have a brief discussion about CCM artist Kanye Wests new album Jesus is King. Do we like it do we hate it, does Josh hate every good producer with his whole heart? You'll have to listen to find out.

mini Episode 45: Jesus is King

Josh and Luke are joined by Doug Siewert to talk about politics! 
Is democracy God's vision for humanity? Is there a correct politic? What's wrong with one-issue politics? Listen to find out!

Music: Jesus Is Lord - Kanye West

Episode 46: Politics (feat. Doug Siewert)

Steven Short gives Josh and Luke the ACTUAL top 11 films of decade while Josh and Luke try their best. BTW, it's a long one!

Music: Brother In Arms - Junkie XL

Episode 52: Top 11 2010's Movies (feat. Steven Short)

A super distracted Luke and Josh discuss "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind," a movie that not many people know about or care about. The movie itself is well worth your time, but this podcast might not be...

Music: In ginocchio da te - Gianni Morandi

Episode 53: Malick & Miyazaki Pt. 3: "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"

Josh and Luke discuss their most favourite topic, PACIFISM! Yet another podcast where they agree waaaayyy too much. Listen if you want to hear some classic bullying stories!

Music: Won't You Be Neighbour? - Fred Rogers

Episode 54: Pacifism

We're back! This episode was recorded back around Christmas. And we're talking about the best "Christmas" movie! It's ironic we were talking about a movie with empty playgrounds and now we live in a world with empty playgrounds... Liam Faucher is our guest and we talk a lot about Clive Owen for some reason. Thanks for listening!

Music: Santa Barbara - Angelo De Augustine

Episode 55: Children of Men (feat. Liam Faucher)

Josh and Luke discuss a movie no one cares about made in 1973. They record in a shed from a proper distance (don't worry).

Music: Gassenhauer - Carl Orff

Episode 56: Malick & Miyazaki Pt. 4: "Badlands"

Josh and Luke go nuts for Miyazaki's 2013 masterpiece "The Wind Rises." They have never been closer as friends. The world is such a beautiful place.

Music: Suo Gan - James Rainbird & The Ambrosian Junior Choir

Episode 57: Malick & Miyazaki Pt. 5: "The Wind Rises"

Luke and Josh discuss their own experiences, beliefs, and questions surrounding death. They also talk about what jokes are appropriate to make during COVID-19. And also lab chimps? 

*Apology for the poor sound quality

Music: "Ain't No Grave" - Johnny Cash

Episode 58: Death

In their third last episode, Luke and Josh discuss how their faith has changed and grown over the course of the podcast. They talk about the importance of wrestling and quote George MacDonald.

Music: May You Find a Light - The Brilliance

Episode 59: Faith

Josh and Luke muse about the artists they need. Josh talks too much about faith and not enough about art and Luke is losing hope in the artistic high. Lots of name dropping going on as always. 

Music: Earth Angel - The Penguins

Episode 60: Art

Josh and Luke record their final episode of Closet Conversations. They talk about both the real and the fake C.S. Lewis, their grandparents, and 
everything in-between.

Music (in order):

The Observable Universe - Kid Koala
Dance PM - Hiroshi Yoshimura
One More Time - Daft Punk
Mortal Man - Terrace Martin (Kendrick Lamar)
The Sun Will Rise - The Brilliance

Episode 61: Goodbye, Farewell & Everything In-Between

Conversations about faith, art, and everything in between.

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