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The Narrative Wars

The Narrative Wars

Written by: thenarrativewars
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Hosted by J.C.L. Faltot, also of The Writer’s Lens, The Narrative Wars discusses and dissects the narratives we find in media, film, and anywhere else a story is told. Voices are always competing for our attention. Which is true? Who should we believe? The Narrative Wars looks at these voices and the stories they are telling.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What Does It Look Like To 'Value One's Self'? - LIVE EPISODE
    May 29 2021

    Just as the title implies, but done in the context of a live recording. 

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    15 mins
  • Bias...Bias...Bias...Who's Got Bias?
    Mar 17 2021

    You may have been told that you have a bias about something. Maybe it's ice cream. Maybe it's movies. Or, if you've been following along, maybe it's about your political affiliation. Or religious institution. No matter which it is, "bias" is a word that gets used a lot in the social sphere these days. And not always in a context that makes for easy conversation. 

    Today's episode is an attempt to talk about "bias" and whether or not we are unwilling robots to our own biases. Prepare yourself for a biased talk about bias...or something. 

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    20 mins
  • What Do We Do When Our Heroes Fail Us? - A Lament
    Feb 21 2021

    When our heroes fail, two narratives tend to emerge: 

    1. The hero is fallible, just like any of us. 

    2. The hero did not fail. He never fails. This was a setup. Someone is trying to frame him for this failure. 

    The late apologist, Ravi Zacharias, is one of the latest heroes to fall mightily in the wake of some very serious sexual allegations. To be honest, Ravi was one of my heroes. I read his books, binged on his many sermons and teachings, and followed his activities across the globe for years. Now, in light of an independent investigation that was conducted after his death, it would appear that Ravi had some hidden sin in his life. The kind that appears to be years and years of manipulation and control. 

    To say this information was a shock would be a severe understatement and has taken a long while for me to process. But to talk about these things is what can ultimately bring healing and a path forward. 

    For those of my listeners who aren't of the Christian worldview, I would encourage you to consider how we all have heroes and idols in our life. And what we must do when faced with the reality that some of our heroes are not always who we thought they were. The same applies for ourselves as we are all privy to make mistakes. 

    To the victims and families, I pray there is healing to be found in the days ahead. 

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    29 mins
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