Finding Faith in Fandoms Podcast
1) "Daddy Long Legs" and God's Generosity
Jackie, Amelia, and Brooke discuss the allegorical and philosophical elements of Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster and its stage adaptation.Music:~ âAdventurous Soulsâ by Zane Dickinson~ âMr. Girl Hater...Show More
2) "Encanto" and Gifts of the Spirit
In honor of Pentecost, Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to discuss Disneyâs Encanto and point out the Madrigal family's similarities to the Church.References and RecommendationsDeconstructing Encant...Show More
3) Star Wars Day 2025
Freelance 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. Wr...Show More
4) "Rapunzel," "Tangled," and Seeing the Light
With Easter coming up, Jackie and Amelia discuss the Grimm fairy tale âRapunzel,â its Disney adaptation Tangled, and their themes of truth, rebirth, human potential, sacrifice, and finding the way hom...Show More
5) "The Clockmaker's Daughter" and Living in Time
In honor of spring and St. Patrickâs Day, Jackie and Amelia discuss a little-known, original fairy tale musical, The Clockmakerâs Daughter by Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn.Content Warning: Mentions ...Show More
6) "The Sound of Music" and Discerning God's Will
Singer 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 recomm...Show More
7) Finding Faith in "Jane Eyre"
Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte BrontĂ«âs beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Chr...Show More
8) Finding Faith in "The Nutcracker"
With 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 inform...Show More
9) Finding Faith in "Hercules"
Drama therapist Brooke Dennis joins Jackie for a discussion of Disney's movie and musical Hercules. Fangirling ensues. Media referenced: ~ "Myth Became Fact" by C. S. Lewis For more of Jackie's anal...Show More
10) Finding Faith "Over the Garden Wall"
Artist and historian Patrick Powers joins Jackie for a discussion about the Halloween-themed animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall. Content Warning: This episode addresses sensitive topics, includ...Show More