Cup Of Curious: Recent Episodes
Wilfredo DeJesus
A faith-based podcast where its host, Will, looks at community, pop culture, and more through the eyes of a believer. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wilfredo-dejesus/support
Will tries to tackle the subject of mental illness and how it should be addressed by the church. From embracing therapy as a genuine treatment and not as a showing of lack of faith to proposing that clinical depression and spiritual depression are two different things that need to be tended to differently.
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WWE fans are furious with the induction of The Bella Twins into the Hall of Fame but is it justified? This leads Will into the conversation of leaving a good name behind and being "inducted" into a "hall of fame" that's worthwhile.
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Will unpacks what has happened to him within the last year as he dealt with health scares, anxiety attacks, stress, loneliness, and the standstill it has caused with his creative process.
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Sex & Christianity blends as well as peanut butter and vinegar. Especially in the space of Christian music. Why is that? Why does the world have this invisible exclusive right to write songs about intimacy but we're told to stay away from that kind of content writing? Let's try to figure this out.
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With the shocking sexual allegations of Christian Comedian John Crist, Will talks about forgiveness, the image of Christians, the reflection of God and it's impressions on those on the outside looking in.
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The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie debacle did something very rare. Hollywood heard the fans and in turn, made changes. This however made Will think; if we have the ability to influence the outcome or appearance of the film? Why are our legitimate cries for help in social or justice matters promptly ignored by those wealthy and of power?
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Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin boycotts the dove awards after they heavily edited his speech and removed entirely, where Kirk speaks on racial reconciliation. This also leads to a discussion about the divide within Christian music both racial and it's genre.
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Kanye West, a genuine turn to faith or an incredibly convincing marketing strategy? Today Will discusses the responses of several CHH Artists and reflects on the positives and the potential red flags of Kanye's turn to the faith. Are we overreacting or is it okay to be cautious due to past artists claiming Christ only to turn back to a very un-Christian lifestyle?
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"Live" from Dunkin Donuts Will continues his conversation of the believers' perspective of ghosts and hauntings during the Halloween season including his personal experience with a family friend who practiced witchcraft.
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As Christians we naturally believe in the supernatural but what do we believe in terms of the "ghosts" and "hauntings" we see on television and the internet? Are these spooky spirits really the echoes of loved ones past? are the malicious hauntings with door slams and disembodied voices
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The supposed "controversy" of the film "Joker" got Will thinking that there is (to a degree) influence in film. Films can inspire us and make us want to be better people but can they also trigger the darker parts of our minds and in turn force us to act out on those dark thoughts?
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One of the tougher questions faced by the Church; Alcohol is it okay to drink it or not? You may be surprised to learn the answer is not so black and white. There are scriptures that go both against and for it but if the bible cannot contradict itself we must look at it in its proper context.
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After seeing a faux Funko Pop figure of Jesus Christ, Will goes on a sort of rant about the lack of creativity from believers. Christian marketing seems to take a back seat to creativity and focus more on cash grabs. Is Will right or wrong for thinking this why? Listen in and join the conversation.
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From Frankenstein and Dawn of the Dead to Nightmare on Elm Street and The Exorcist, where should we as Christians stand as far as horror movies? Are certain ones permissible or do we throw it all out and if that's the case what about other R-rated films? Is there a double standard? Let's talk about it.
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Today Will discusses the 8 hours standoff between a lone gunman and Philadelphia police officers that shook a community. Also, Will talks about the fascination of dark characters in professional wrestling as WWE superstar Bray Wyatt debuted his new "Fiend" gimmick and the unfortunate misrepresentation of Christianity in professional wrestling with a chime from Joshua Iguina from the Ya Boy Elroy Podcast. Will also briefly reviews the new project "Inspired by True Events" by pop singer Tori Kelly.
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On the pilot episode, Will discusses rapper NF outselling Chance the Rapper, the court case between Christian rapper Flame and Katy Perry, and Will finishes up with a spoiler-free review of "Hobbs & Shaw"
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