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As I mention, despite my best intentions, life and my own stuff got in the way of following through with regular podcasts like I intended. I’m tired of making excuses and I’m sure you are tired of hearing them. But what is, is.

Here I do a little journey down the postmodern language road via two songs – I’m Not Okay by My Chemical Romance and I’m OK by Styx. In light of some recent conversations, they highlight two different worlds in which the songs were written and two different views of life, one very postmodern and one very boomer. Both are tunes I like (ok, it makes me a gray haired pomo kind of guy), but I think they make the point that a shift in culture and perceived reality means a necessary shift in language and perspective for those wishing to speak faith.

No background music, just the song clips, so enjoy.

Just a friendly reminder, this is not really a family friendly podcast – children are not the intended audience. Be forwarned about the F-bomb in the My Chemical Romance clip. Not for kids but makes the point about a different reality.

Download the podcast here.

Links:

My Chemical Romance
Styx

Faith Through Chaos – Poetry at deviantART

3 Responses to “Wired Jesus Podcast #30 – “I’m Okay – Not!””

  1. Tom Lyberg says:

    One listener had problems with this podcast, that after the intro he got only silence. I’ve tried the direct link and got the full mp3 with the correct audio. Just want to be sure there isn’t a technical problem on my end. If you do have a problem, post a comment or email me.

  2. Chris S says:

    Tom, Just wanted to say thank you so so much for this podcast. I had been feeling like a very confused loner with my postmodern take on Christianity, an outcast with both my modernistic evangelical friends and my modernistic liberal friends. Everything you said resonated so strongly with me, to listen to you today was an absolute blessing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  3. Susan Preece says:

    Tom, although your podcasts aren’t nearly regular enough, you are always effectively thought provoking. I so wish there was a set time/day each week you could do a weekly posting. I’ll be praying about that for you!

    By the way, Styx rocks!

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