Hi friends! Today marks one year since I started this blog, and I wanted to celebrate by looking back on all the posts I’ve published so far, plus the reason why I set off on this journey in the first place. Enjoy!
Bastille’s “Joy” – Protecting Your Mental Health by Relying on the Holy Spirit
The end of another week is upon us, friends. Hope you’ve been working hard, living well, and breathing deep– if not, now’s a fantastic time to start! *deep, calm breath* ahhhh… Friday also means it’s time to fangirl over more of our favorite lovely, noble, pure, uplifting things from the human world, then turn them …
Mulan – A Girl Worth Fighting For.
Welcome back to The Gospel According To, where we take all of the world’s best ficitional characters, songs, and ideas and connect them with the biblical truths that are the source of all good in this world. This week, in honor of women’s Equality Day, we’re talking about what Mulan’s “Girl Worth Fighting for” reallly …
Taylor Swift – Daylight
Welcome back to another episode of The Gospel According to, where we dissect all the beautiful creations this world has to offer, then turn them on their head to see things in a different way. This week, we have an exquisite Taylor Swift song called “Daylight.” Whether you’re a casual fan or completely in love …
6 Surprisingly Biblical Anne of Green Gables Friendship Quotes
Welcome back to another episode of the Gospel According to, where we examine our favorite fandoms from a different angle in order to deepen and grow our relationships with God, other humans, and ourselves. This week, in honor of International Friendship Day, we’re focusing on Anne of Green Gables and the Anne With an E …
The Gospel According to Coldplay + Big Sean: “Miracles (Someone Special)”
At long last, welcome back to the Gospel According to, where we connect our beloved songs, movies, and books with Bible verses and Gospel truths. This week’s fandom is another from the Coldplay universe, with a hint of Star Wars and Hunger Games thrown in for good measure. Enjoy! Fandom: “Miracles (Someone Special)” by Coldplay …
Wild Cub – Thunder Clatter
It’s another episode of The Gospel According to, featuring an excellent song by a group you might not have heard of before. This week we’re focusing on “Thunder Clatter” by Wild Cub, who according to Spotify are known for their “’80s-inspired synth pop and infectious guitar hooks.” This song is amazing on its own, but …
The Hunger Games – Radiant as the sun.
Welcome or welcome back to the Gospel According to! This week we’re visiting the Hunger Games universe and Katniss’ admiring astonishment at the stunningly beautiful dresses which Cinna created for her. This post was inspired by Never Not Reading’s “Favorites February” series, so be sure to check out her post when you have the chance. …
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Love Is Scary
Happy Friday! This day is particularly special and exciting because it is the release date of the third TATBILB movie, Always and Forever, Lara Jean. I’m so excited to watch it tonight! For now though, here’s a Fandom Nugget inspired by the “love is scary” quote from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Enjoy! …
Gryffindor Bible Verses: How Gryffindor Contributes to the Kingdom
Welcome back to the final installment of the Gospel According to Hogwarts! This week’s focus is Gryffindor house. Most well-known of all the Hogwarts houses, Gryffindors are known for their courage, passion, and nerve. Enjoy this list of Gryffindor Bible verses! Fandom: Gryffindor House and its distinguishing characteristics. Verses: Proverbs 28:1, Ephesians 3:9-12, 2 Samuel …
The Gospel According to Owl City: This Is the Future
Fandom: “Wake up on your own, and look around you, cause you’re not alone; let your hopes go, and they’ll survive, ’cause this is the future, and you are alive.” – Owl City, “This is the Future” Verses: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 56:8 Nugget: Our hopes and dreams for the future are in good hands with …
Slytherin Bible Verses: How Slytherin House is Valuable to the Kingdom of God
Greetings, fellow Harry Potter fans! this week’s post is the second in a series of posts discussing Bible verses I’ve found that connect to the Hogwarts houses from the Harry Potter series. You can read the first episode, Ravenclaw, here. Enjoy this collection of Slytherin Bible verses! Fandom: Harry Potter Slytherin house and its distinguishing …
The Gospel According to OneRepublic: “Counting Stars”
Thanks for joining me for another episode of The Gospel According To! This week we’re fangirling over the song “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic. If you’ve been here before, welcome back, and if you’re a fan of OneRepublic who happened upon this blog, I’m so glad you’re here! Consider this your invitation to enjoy a song …
The Gospel According to R.E.M.: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)”
Fandom: “It’s the End of the World As We Know It” by REM Verse: Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 54:10 Nugget: God’s our solid rock, even when it feels like the world is actually ending.
Coldplay – Army of One
Fandom: “… my army of one is gonna fight for you.” – Coldplay Verses: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 138:3, 6-7 Nugget: God is the Lord of Angel Armies and He is fighting for us!
The Hunger Games – Only Hope is Stronger Than Fear
Fandom: “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” – President Snow, The Hunger Games (movie) Verses: Psalm 88:14, Hebrews 10:23, Jeremiah 8:15, Philippians 1:6, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 121, Romans 8:24, Isaiah 35:4, 1 Chronicles 28:20, 1 John 4:18 Nugget: Hope in the Lord is the strongest form of hope we can have.
Arijit Singh + Shloke Lal – Rihaa
Fandom: “Let my thirst be quenched by your beauty. Let me soak in your infinite kindness. My heart wants to sing with you, the song of my soul.” – Arijit Singh + Shloke Lal, “Rihaa” (translated from Hindi and Bengali) Verses: Psalm 107:1-3, 9, Jeremiah 31:25, Psalm 13, Psalm 73:23-26, Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 42:5, Psalm …
Owl City – “To The Sky”
Fandom: “There’s more to this brave adventure than you’d ever believe.” Verses: Psalm 84:5, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 4:19 Nugget: God calls us to a greater adventure than we could everr devise for ourselves.
Andy Grammer – “Give Love”
Fandom: “Any of the love we take got nothing on the love we make.” -“Give Love” by Andy Grammer + LunchMoney Lewis Verses: Psalm 16:11, Nugget: Being kind to others blesses us at the same time.
Owl City “Always” part 3 – Always.
Fandom: Owl City, “Always” Verses: John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Romans 8, John 10:10, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 28:19-20 Nugget: Jesus is with us now through the Holy Spirit, fellowship with other believers, and prayer; He will be with us forever in Heaven someday