In this conversation, Jordan Bush and Jared Michaud discuss the power of myth and its role in shaping culture and morality. They explore how the story of Christ transformed Western society and how modern stories, such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, have become twisted and nihilistic. They emphasize the importance of telling engaging stories that resonate with readers and convey timeless truths. Jared shares his approach to writing myth in his books, aiming to distill truth and provide value to readers. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of myth in shaping our worldview and the need for meaningful and redemptive stories in today's culture. The conversation explores the importance of storytelling and narrative in conveying truth and understanding the Bible. It discusses the parallel between living out a story similar to Christ's and the value of character development and process in the Christian life. The danger of systematizing everything and losing the plot is highlighted, emphasizing the need to focus on the wider truths and central threads of God's story. The conversation also touches on the process of publishing and upcoming books, as well as the TGFB24 in Nashville July 24-25 (tgfb.com/store).
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:10 The Power of Myth
12:09 The Story of Christ and Moral Transformation
18:50 Myth in Modern Culture
31:41 Myth as a Bridge Between Faith and Culture
36:05 Creating Myth in Writing
36:40 Living out a parallel of Christ's story
38:31 The importance of narrative in understanding the Bible
40:27 The value of storytelling and narrative in conveying truth
41:38 The danger of systematizing everything
42:23 The importance of character and process in the Christian life
43:11 The challenge of understanding the scriptures in a modern context
45:09 Finding truth through storytelling and examining narratives
46:27 God as a father and the importance of character development
47:25 The danger of focusing on rules and losing the plot
48:43 Contributing to a Christ-centered society through storytelling
49:32 Information about the podcast and upcoming books
52:23 The process of publishing and future books
53:52 Promotion of TGFB24 conference
54:52 Request for podcast reviews
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