167: The Ultimate Odyssey Breakdown (with Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson)

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the Kirkwood Center Team (& guests Bethel McGrew & Owen Anderson) discuss Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, whether Odysseus is a hero, and when art becomes lies.If you’d like to get in touch with us, give us a call or send us a text at (909) 493-7799, or send us an email at contact@kirkwoodcenter.org. Visit us on our website at kirkwoodcenter.org.Join the theology & ethics conversation & see more from The Kirkwood Center on our socials!Facebook: https://shorturl.at/R3NKgInstagram: https://shorturl.at/UNcebX/Twitter: https://t.ly/Gt8f8YouTube: https://t.ly/LDbWOSubstack: https://t.ly/wBABvWebsite: https://kirkwoodcenter.org/If you enjoyed this episode, please take a second to leave us a review on your podcast app of choice. If this episode made you think of someone you know, shoot them a link!CHAPTERS & TIMECODES00:00:00-Introduction00:02:12-Is The Odyssey Woke?00:17:31-Is It Subtle, Or Just Boring?00:28:07-Is Odysseus A Hero?00:48:40-Are We Whitewashing Greek Paganism?01:08:13-The Idea Of Homecoming01:12:55-When Do Artists Become Liars?01:20:14-Buddhism & Daoism01:23:13-Concluding Thoughts