Summary: In this episode we go a completely different direction than the last few weeks. We're talking about Star Wars! Specifically, we'll dig into why Star Wars is cool again. With the announcement of a new batch of Star Wars moving coming up, fans haven't been this excited in a long time. But how should we approach entertainment and pop culture? Should we be mindless consumers, or are there some lessons we can learn if we look a little more closely? You'll find the answers in this show. I also share a very personal story about the worst period of my life, and how my family and I made a comeback. And the good news is that you can, too! Near the end of the show I have a brief interview with Kimanzi Constable about the recent launch of his new book, and some things he learned from the experience. What You'll Learn in This Episode 5 Reasons why Star Wars is cool again: The right timing. A great comeback. A fresh vision. An effective leader. A nostalgic connection. Episode Resources Below are several resources that are either mentioned in this episode or recommended if you want to explore the topic further. Book: Star Wars and Philosphy: More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine by Kevin S. Decker, ed. Book: Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment by Brian Godawa Book: Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue by Robert K. Johnston Book: Are You Living or Existing? 9 Steps to Change Your Life by Kimanzi Constable Book: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Show Outline A detailed outilne for the show is available for download here. Quotables Be like the men of Issachar, who "knew the times and what Israel should do" (1 Chronicles 12:32). [Click to Tweet] You can learn a lot about a culture by what the people view as entertainment. [Click to Tweet] Today can be the first day of your comeback story. [Click to Tweet] Never underestimate the power of nostalgia. [Click to Tweet] Subscribe If you enjoy the show, please subscribe! (You can also access the show through podcast apps such as Stitcher, Downcast and Instacast.) iTunes RSS Feedback and Ratings I want to hear from you! If you have an idea for a guest or a show topic, please let me know. You can share your thoughts in the comment section, send me voice message by clicking the "Send Kent a message" link on the right side of the website, or you can email me at kent@artistssuitcase.com. I'd also be grateful if you rate the podcast on iTunes to help keep it visible so others can discover it. Thanks so much! (Disclosure: Some of the above links are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission from the sale.)
