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Finding Faith in FandomsStar Wars Day 2025Freelance writer and filmmaker C.J. Williams joins Jackie for the first annual Star Wars Day episode, reviewing the Skywalker saga films (Episodes I-IX).Resources and RecommendationsOur work:C.J.W. Writing, C.J. Williams’ website“Where You Are, He Is: Leia, Rey, and St. Monica” by Jacqueline TetraultStar Wars commentaries referenced:A Critique of the Ph...2025-05-061h 41
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Rapunzel," "Tangled," and Seeing the LightWith Easter coming up, Jackie and Amelia discuss the Grimm fairy tale “Rapunzel,” its Disney adaptation Tangled, and their themes of truth, rebirth, human potential, sacrifice, and finding the way home.Content Warning: Mentions toxic/abusive parent-child relationships.References and Recommendations:11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting in Tangled by Cinema TherapyGlen Keane Discusses Merging The Gospel With Animation, Faith, and How To Follow Jesus on Simple Faith With Rusty GeorgeVirtual View...2025-04-111h 18
Finding Faith in Fandoms"The Clockmaker's Daughter" and Living in TimeIn honor of spring and St. Patrick’s Day, Jackie and Amelia discuss a little-known, original fairy tale musical, The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn.Content Warning: Mentions of child death and toxic/abusive parent-child relationships.Resources and Recommendations:The Clockmaker’s Daughter official website 2019 staged reading of The Clockmaker’s Daughter at Cadogan HallAmelia Smith's cover of "A Story of My Own"2025-03-1557 min
Finding Faith in Fandoms"The Sound of Music" and Discerning God's WillSinger and actor Katie Broach shares her experience of playing the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, and Jackie talks about her experiences with Catholic religious communities.References and recommendations:~ The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp~ Katie Broach's website: https://www.katiebroachsoprano.com~ Jacqueline Tetrault's articles on religious vocations and communities: http://www.jacquelinetetrault.com/religious-vocations.htmlCover Art: Katie Broach and Michelle Heinze in The Sound of Music, produced by Imago Stage Company in November 2023. Photo...2025-02-2347 min
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Jane Eyre" and Reason vs. PassionAmelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Christ figures; Jackie opens up about life with ADHD; and Kenny identifies 19th-century tropes that the novel subverts.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and spiritual abuse.References & Recommendations:~ The British Library - Jane Eyre videos~ The Princess Passion Project - Jane Eyre essay by Amelia Smith2025-01-251h 42
Finding Faith in Fandoms"The Nutcracker" and Eyes to SeeWith Christmas coming up, Jackie and Amelia dig into the history of the Nutcracker, from E. T. A. Hoffman's novella to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet and various other adaptations.For more information and links to available filmed productions, check out our recommendations on the Finding Faith in Fandoms blog.Cover art model: Amelia SmithCover art photographer: Jacqueline TetraultMusic:~ "Adventurous Souls" by Zane Dickinson~ "Overture" from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky2024-12-241h 02
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Hercules" and True HeroismDrama therapist Brooke Dennis joins Jackie for a discussion of Disney's movie and musical Hercules. Fangirling ensues.For more of Jackie's analysis of Hercules, check out her essays, "Human and Divine: Hercules as a Christ Figure" and "True Heroism is True Love."Media References & Recommendations:~ "Myth Became Fact" by C. S. Lewis~ The Literary Life Podcast Episode 60: Why Read Pagan Myths~ "Hercules, Disney's Beautiful Hot Mess: a Video Essay" by Lindsay EllisMusic used:~ "Adventurous Souls" by Zane Dickinson2024-11-2347 min
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Over the Garden Wall" and Remembering One's DeathArtist and historian Patrick Powers joins Jackie for a discussion about the Halloween-themed animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall.Content Warning: This episode mentions sensitive topics, including death and suicide.References and recommendations:~ "Greg's Gospel: Community, Self-Expression, & Radical Love - Over the Garden Wall's Moral Philosophy" by Michael Kellermeyer~ "Meet the Nun Who Wants You to Remember You Will Die" by Ruth Graham~ "‘Over the Garden Wall’ Explores and Positively Subverts Fairy-Tale Worlds" by Elijah DavidCover art:2024-10-161h 36
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Once Upon a Time" and Savior StoriesFresh from a series rewatch, Jackie and Amelia discuss the fantasy drama Once Upon a Time (2011-2018), which drew inspiration from classic fairy tales and Disney films. What emerged was a story that emphasizes faith, hope, and love above all.Content Warnings: This episode contains mentions of sensitive and/or potentially triggering topics, such as abandonment, abortion, abuse, addiction, death, trauma, and violence.Timestamps0:07:15 Preliminary discussion0:21:00 Pilot and Season 10:43:00 Seasons 2 and 30:53:00 Rumplestiltskin0:59:30 Regina Mills1:07:00 Captain Hook2024-09-181h 40
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Tuck Everlasting" and Abundant LifeJackie and Amelia discuss the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt, as well as its film and stage adaptations.Read more of Jackie's analysis in "Abundant Life in Tuck Everlasting." Bonus material will be available for Patreon supporters.Cover art: hair clip made by Amelia Smith, modeled by Jacqueline TetraultMusic used:~ "Adventurous Souls" by Zane Dickinson~ "Live Like This" from Tuck Everlasting Broadway musical soundtrack, music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen2024-08-0956 min
Finding Faith in Fandoms"Frozen" and Fear vs. LoveJackie and Amelia (a professional Disney princess) take a deep dive into the film Frozen and its stage adaptation.Read more of Jackie's analysis in "Fear vs. Love: A Christian Take on Frozen" on Catholic Exchange. Bonus content will be available on Finding Faith in Fandoms' Patreon account.Read more of Amelia's thoughts on Anna as a Christ-figure and Elsa's journey to accepting love in The Princess Passion Project.Cover art:~ Model: Amelia Smith~ Photographer: Ice Queen Cosplay Princess Parties2024-07-191h 06
Finding Faith in FandomsIntroductionsThis premiere episode lays the groundwork for all subsequent episodes. Host Jacqueline Tetrault introduces guests Amelia Smith and JMD Myers, and explains the concept that will be explored through Finding Faith in Fandoms.
A full explanation of the salvation story pattern can be read in these articles by Jacqueline Tetrault:
The Salvation Story Pattern
Finding Christ in Fiction
More information about this podcast and related blog is available at www.findingfaithinfandoms.org.
Media mentioned:
~ Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films w...2024-06-2138 min
Everything You Never Needed to Know About Movies, Music & TheaterTop 5 Sitcom Theme SongsJacqueline Tetrault returns for part two of theme songs from TV shows: this time sitcoms!
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Everything You Never Needed to Know About Movies, Music & TheaterJesus Christ SuperstarJacqueline Tetrault comes back onto the podcast to talk about Jesus Christ Superstar.
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