Reel Theology – Dr Kutter Callaway – Film & Faith interview

Dr Kutter Callaway discusses the impact of film and faith

INTERVIEW

• For those meeting you for the first time, can you briefly share a bit more about yourself?
• As a Christian, you’re deeply involved in Church and creative arts. How did faith and film first come together in your life?
• Why Film Matters for Christians KC writes and speaks on interaction between theology and culture—particularly all things media—in both academic and popular forums.
• Could you define what you mean by culture, and why should Christians care about culture?
• Was there a particular moment or story that made you realise film could be something theologically meaningful?
• You’ve described film as a kind of “theological lab.” What does that mean? Engaging Culture Thoughtfully Apostle Paul knew well the cultures where he served, and in that awareness engaged people with the good news of Jesus — do you see yourself following a similar approach?
• What kinds of impact are you seeing, when Christians engage along these lines?
• Where is the line between thoughtful engagement and unhealthy consumption? As a parent — how do you encourage shift from consumption to creation?
• Horror / Gaming & tech
• Upcoming book Be Afraid: engaging popular horror stories and exploring the surprising relationship between fear, horror, and Christian faith. — why engage a genre that many Christians might avoid?
• Calling / Landing You hold two PhDs, one in theology and the second in psychological science — can you share a little about what influenced you that way?
• For Christians who love film or art, what would you say about pursuing it seriously? If you could give younger Christians an insight about faith and culture, what would it be?

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