The Shock Absorber

Joel, Stu and Tim continue to review the culture of 2010s and 2020s, this time through the lens of Kanye West (now known as Ye). They explore if Christians should embrace or critique the ideas Kanye raises through his music of power, consumerism, wealth, materialism and mental health while also being wary of syncretising culture. There is always though, the unchanging nature of God and how He helps us to have conversations around such prevalent issues.

03:24 Cultural Artefact: Kanye's Sunday Service Choir
06:16 Background on Kanye West
15:07 Displays of power and anti-institutionalism
19:42 Being wary of syncretising culture
23:48 Kanye's shifts with culture and mental health
29:15 Kanye's Christianity
36:25 How consumerism plays out in Australian society
41:39 How do we have conversations about such issues?
1:00:03 God remains the same

DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE

Polyphonic channel
How Kanye West Shaped the 2010s, by Polyphonic
What is Kanye West's Sunday Service?
Kanye interrupts Taylor Swift at 2009 MTV VMAs
The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
Ian Hussey
Don't Waste Your Life, by John Piper
Australia II wins America's Cup
Psalm 73
John D. Rockefeller

CONTACT US

Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.au
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Website: shockabsorber.com.au

What is The Shock Absorber?

Thinking and doing church a little differently...