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His Dark Materials: Armour

Lions and tigers and polar bears?! Join John as he breaks down the fourth episode of HBO's His Dark Materials which finally introduces everyone's favorite Aeronaut Lee Scoresby and that lovable, but misunderstood polar bear, Iorek Byrnison! Watch with us on Sundays at 9 pm on HBO! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe today to Pop! Culture Theologians on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! Make sure to leave a rating and check back weekly for new episodes, y'all! We also LOVE hearing

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His Dark Materials: The Spies

If you thought last week's baby daddy reveal was something, Mrs. Coulter would like you to hold her beer! Join John as he breaks down the third episode of HBO's His Dark Materials! Let's talk about Lyra's growing ability to read the alethiometer, Ma Costa's backstory, and their trip to the North to save the children! Watch with us on Sundays at 9 pm on HBO! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe today to Pop! Culture Theologians on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! Make sure to leave

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His Dark Materials: The Idea of North

Do you dream of living your best 1% life in an apartment paid for by the Magisterium with a shady lady and her evil monkey dæmon?! So do we! Join John as he breaks down the second episode of HBO's His Dark Materials! Let's talk about that Maury Show-esque baby daddy reveal, an evil monkey dæmon, and Mrs. Coulter's fabulous wardrobe. Watch with us on Sundays at 9 pm on HBO! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe today to Pop! Culture Theologians on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! M

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My Vagina is an Ark: Interview with Zahra Noorbakhsh

Laura and Sara interview the hilarious comedian, Zahra Noorbakhsh, about activist comedy, religion, and her experiences growing up as a first generation Iranian in America. Click HERE to listen! Subscribe today to Bible Bitches on iTunes or SoundCloud! Make sure to leave a rating and check back for new episodes! They also LOVE hearing from you so please make sure to leave a comment!

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His Dark Materials: Lyra's Jordan

Do you dream of living in a myriad of worlds of which the magisterium only controls one? So do we! Join Marci and John as they break down the first episode of HBO's limited Series: His Dark Materials! Let's break down dust, dæmons, and the power of the Magisterium! Watch with us on Sundays at 9 pm on HBO! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe today to Pop! Culture Theologians on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! Make sure to leave a rating and check back weekly for new episodes, y'a

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The Purge Season 2 Episode 4: Grief Box

Can we all just agree to put all of 2019 in a grief box? Welcome back, Purgers! Join Marci and John as they explore a post-Purge world in Season 2 of The Purge! Let's talk alternative facts, the power of community, and incel support groups on this week's episode! #PURGETV #THEPURGE Watch with us on Tuesdays @9 pm on USA! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Subscribe today to Pop! Culture Theologians on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! Make sure to leave a rating and check back weekly for n

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Antichrist Part 2: Welcome to Trump's America

Are we currently living in the 7 year rule of the Antichrist? Probably not, but Sara and Laura speculate wildly that we are, while also getting into some really fun Antichrist facts! Click HERE to listen! Subscribe today to Bible Bitches on iTunes or SoundCloud! Make sure to leave a rating and check back for new episodes! They also LOVE hearing from you so please make sure to leave a comment!

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John M. Erickson, Ph.D. (West Hollywood Councilmember) has earned a reputation as a fearless, tenacious, and effective voice for those who need one. His advocacy work includes serving as a National Board member of the National Organization for Women and President of the ACLU Southern California. In 2017, he became Governor Brown’s appointee to the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls and served as an organizer for both the Resist March and the historic Women’s March Los Angeles. He serves on the Board of the Women’s March Los Angeles Foundation and many more organizations. Councilmember Erickson was part of the End Statute of Limitation on Rape (ERSOL) Campaign, which overturned California’s statute of limitations on rape and sexual assault in 2016. To read his full bio, click here.

Councilmember Erickson received his Ph.D. in American Religious History from Claremont Graduate University and a Dual-Master’s Degree from Claremont Graduate University. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a B.A. in English and Women’s Studies.

Martha Cecilia Ovadia (Marci) has worked for more than 15 years in service of the work of justice and liberation for all across multiple sectors, including local government, academia, academic publishing and the philanthropic sector. She has significant experience in racial equity education and facilitation, organizational decolonization and healing implementation, as well as an extensive portfolio in philanthropic equity-focused strategic communications and community storytelling.

Marci is a Ph.D(c) ABD graduate of Claremont Graduate University, having worked on an interdisciplinary dual Doctorate in Religion, Ethics and Culture (focusing on gender, race and intersectional liberation theology) and English Literature (looking at intersectional activism in woman’s dystopian literature). She has a MA in Religion, Ethics and Culture (focusing on BIPOC feminist and queer theology) from Claremont Graduate University and a BA in Religious Studies and Art History from Florida State University.

Marci is also the CEO + Founder of La Libertad Consulting.

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