Ep 53 - Y'all Need Jesus (and so does The Good Place)

We are joined by Adam and Jacob as we dive into 'The Good Place,' discussing its take on moral philosophy, the point system, and progression after death. We explore how Mormon ideas of eternal progression and charity intersect with the show's portrayal of the afterlife. It's a fun mix of pop culture analysis and deep theological insights!

Best Books:

Liz: The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen

Carl: Assassin’s Apprentice Series by Robin Hobb

Adam: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon; Elias by Orson F Whitney

Jacob: Aeneid; Tina Bell & Bam Bam - Villains (Also Wear White) (1984) (album); The Mahabharata; Swedenborg

Links:

Ships of Hagoth: Arrested Apotheosis in NBC’s The Good Place: An LDS Analysis

Religion News Service: 6 reasons Mormons should check out 'The Good Place'

Wheat and Tares: “The Good Place”: Questions on Eternal Reward

Find Us:

Carl - Threads: @CarlCranney

Liz - lizbusby.com

Adam - Facebook; IG; Greg Kofford Books

Jacob - Ships of Hagoth; And All Eternity Shook

Audio mastering by Carl Cranney

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