Dia-Logos Podcast - Ep 11 - Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey and the Human Search for Home
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Can a three-hour Hollywood epic about Trojan wars, cyclopes, sirens, and capricious ancient gods actually point us back to the Gospel?
In this episode of dia-LOGOS Podcast, host Brad Kirsten is joined by Church and Culture Consultant Richard Baird and Dr. Gary Cundill, visiting lecturer at Buckingham University School of Business and speaker on faith, business, and sustainability, to break down director Christopher Nolan’s massive non-linear film adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem, The Odyssey.
Beyond the stunning visuals, ancient instruments, and cinematic hype, the team dives deep into the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual themes woven throughout Nolan’s epic. From the heavy weight of guilt and lawlessness to C.S. Lewis’s concept of sacred longing (sehnsucht), discover how even a secular retelling of a 3,000-year-old story reveals humanity’s desperate need for a Saviour.
Whether you're a film buff, a fan of Greek mythology, or simply curious about how to engage modern culture through a biblical lens, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at the epic story we are all participating in.
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In this episode of dia-LOGOS Podcast, host Brad Kirsten is joined by Church and Culture Consultant Richard Baird and Dr. Gary Cundill, visiting lecturer at Buckingham University School of Business and speaker on faith, business, and sustainability, to break down director Christopher Nolan’s massive non-linear film adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem, The Odyssey.
Beyond the stunning visuals, ancient instruments, and cinematic hype, the team dives deep into the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual themes woven throughout Nolan’s epic. From the heavy weight of guilt and lawlessness to C.S. Lewis’s concept of sacred longing (sehnsucht), discover how even a secular retelling of a 3,000-year-old story reveals humanity’s desperate need for a Saviour.
Whether you're a film buff, a fan of Greek mythology, or simply curious about how to engage modern culture through a biblical lens, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at the epic story we are all participating in.
Connect & Engage:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share it with a friend!
