Connecting faith with all things fandom
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to another Gospel According to post, where we look at the deeper meanings behind our favorite stories and songs and how they can point us to the Word. This week, I want to explore one of my all-time favorite quotes from the Harry Potter universe, which just happens to contain …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to another fandoms post! I watched the classic Pixar movie Finding Nemo a few weeks ago and was struck by its similarity to a famous parable. It’s a truly beautiful story of family and coming-of-age, both for Nemo the child and Marlin the father. I can’t wait to share what …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to another fandoms post! It’s finally starting to feel like summer where I live, and I could not be more grateful. Feeling the warmth and light of sun on my face makes me think of thes classic and soothing song by the Beatles, “Here Comes the Sun.” And of course, …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to another fandoms post! Today I’m thinking about the well-known refrain from The Mandalorian, “This is the way,” and how it reminds me of our need to follow The Way of the Bible. In fact, the entire culture of Mandalore kinda reminds me of Israel in the Old Testament. Hope …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to a new series of faith-meets-fandoms blog posts! This month, I’m really enjoying reflecting and studying the four elements of the ATLA world, and I’m sharing my learning here. This week’s element is ATLA earthbending. Hope you enjoy! Fandom: “Earth is the element of substance. The people of the Earth …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to a new series of faith-meets-fandoms blog posts! This month, I’m really enjoying reflecting and studying the four elements of the Avatar: The Last Airbender world, and I’m sharing my learning here. This week’s installment focuses on ATLA waterbending and how it relates to who God is and who we …
Happy Good Friday, friends, and welcome to a new fandoms-as-Gospel post! I’ve been thinking about this one for months now, and I’m super excited to share it with you. More specifically, I’ve been thinking about Avatar: The Last Airbender and how Aang and his epic final battle with Fire Lord Ozai is sort of a …
Happy Holy Week, friends, and welcome to another fandoms-as-Gospel truth post from yours, truly. I keep coming back to this song, especially at this time of year. It speaks super powerfully to our need for a Savior and the fact that we have one who is willing to stay with us, no matter how many …
Happy Holy Week, friends, and welcome to another post chez moi. This year, I’ve been thinking back to what I learned in previous Holy Week seasons, and I felt called to bring those things back out into the light. To start with, here’s a reflection on Twenty One Pilots’ “Smithereens” lyrics. In the spirit of …
Happy Holy Week, friends, and welcome to another fandoms as Gospel truth post! Today I’m remembering the adorable OTP that I love most of all (ssshhhh, don’t tell Percabeth), Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. I could literally write a novel about how much I love their story and how their love reminds me of God’s …
Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to a new series of faith-meets-fandoms blog posts! This month, I’m really enjoying reflecting and studying the four elements/nations of the ATLA world, and I’m sharing my learning here. Hope you enjoy! Fandom: “Air is the element of freedom. The Air Nomads detached themselves from worldly concerns and found peace …
Hello, friends, and welcome to week 2 of Wings! In this study, we’re exploring four different headspaces or facets of our identity in Christ, which can provide us with an effective way of approaching the throne of grace and living out our lives as believers. This week, we’re studying our identity as Seekers or students …
Hello, friends, and welcome to another fictional-stories-as-Bible-connections post! This month, I’m exploring four different headspaces or facets of our identity in Christ. These different facets, when lined up with Scripture, can provide us with an effective way of approaching the throne of grace and living out our lives as believers. To start, we’re examining our …
Greetings, friends, and welcome to another fandoms post! Wrapping up this little study series on the attributes of God and the Trinity is God the Holy Spirit. This has often made me think of the lovely song “Show Yourself” from Frozen 2 and Elsa’s search for her destiny through the frozen world of Alta Hallen. …
Hello, my friends, and welcome to another Gospel According To post, where I find all the connections between Gospel truths and so-called “secular” stories and songs. Fandom: “If you feel insignificant, you better think again/ better wake up because you’re part of something way bigger…” Verses: Ephesians 2:8-10, Philippians 1:6, Galatians 5:1 Truth: God’s work …
Hello, friends, and welcome to another fandom post! This week I’m studying the character of God the Son and how His appearance and presence in our lives is like the realization that the person you met randomly is actually your true love. Enjoy! Fandom: “I just wanna know you better, know you better, know you …
Happy new year, amigos, and welcome to another fandoms-as-Gospel post! This month I’m studying the nature and attributes of God and how we can know Him as best as possible this side of eternity. In typical fashion, my brain has connected three very different songs with each part of the Trinity – Father, Son, and …
Hellos, lovely people, and welcome to a Christmas-Eve-Eve edition of The Gospel According To! Today I’ve been thinking of a super chill and sweet love song, “Bloom” by The Paper Trees, which I first discovered as the sound behind an Instagram reel. I’m looking forward to unpacking the lyrics of this gorgeous song with you …
Friday brings the beginning of the weekend, a hint of freedom, and a new Gospel According to post. This week we’re fangirling over Taylor Swift’s song “invisible string” from her “Folklore” album. This song is so sweet and beautiful on its own, but just wait until we look at it through the lens of the …
Hello, friends, and welcome to another fangirl journaling session! This week I’m unpacking the wonderfully delicate and exquisitely meaningful song “Atlas: Son” by Sleeping At Last. I seriously love this song, and so many others by this group! It’s like a warm drink of herbal tea for your soul 🍵 Enjoy! Fandom: “Atlas: Son” – …