The Two Cities

A collaborative podcast and blog on theology, culture, and discipleship.

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Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne).

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NEW EPISODE on the paranormal A24 film, Undertone w/ Dr Kutter Callaway (@kuttercallaway)—William K Brehm Chair and Assoc Prof of Theology @fullerseminary; author of Be Afraid: What Horror Reveals About Facing the Darkness (@ivpacademic).

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https://t.co/KMSb7Z9Rc7

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As we break down the film and chat about it, we discuss the themes of intergenerational trauma, demon possession, and whether the film has a pro-life message.

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne).

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NEW EPISODE on Backrooms (2026) w/ Dr Brandon Grafius (@BrGrafius)—academic dean and prof of bib studies at Ecumenical Theological Seminary, and author of Concerning Dust and Ashes: Affects of Horror in the Hebrew Bible (@OUPAcademic).

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https://t.co/dGCapMfO1c

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Over the course of our conversation, we talk about what the Backrooms represent, shared trauma, the horror of endless monotony, and what Backrooms signals about the future of Horror films.

[Sydney Tooth @S_E_Tooth]

Just to say, I think @LucySRAusten is brilliant and her biography of Elliot was so thought-provoking. I had such a wonderful discussion with her about it. Resharing the podcast to encourage people to consider actually engaging with Austen's work.

[Madison N. Pierce @MadisonPierce]

Another fun Spooky Season episode from @TheTwoCities! Check it out.

[Laura Robinson @LauraRbnsn]

I got to stand down on the definition of horror versus psychological thrillers, so this was worth doing 😂

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Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne), Dr. Brandon Hurlbert (@brandonhurlber1), and Rev. Dr. Madison Pierce (@MadisonPierce).

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NEW EPISODE on the film, Obsession w/ Dr Laura Robinson (@LauraRbnsn), who teaches NT @butleru and @CTS_Indy, co-hosts the NT Review pod, writes at Not Peer Reviewed, and her future book is, That’s Not What the Bible Says (@eerdmansbooks).

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https://t.co/fSnv9HsK9a

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Over the course of our conversation, we discuss monkey paw stories, possession narratives, wish fulfillment, coercion, and what "love" has to do it.

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Rev. Dr. Josh Carroll (@pastorcoolguy), Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne), Dr. Brandon Hurlbert (@brandonhurlber1), and Rev. Dr. Madison Pierce (@MadisonPierce).

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NEW EPISODE about the Emmy Award-winning show on Apple TV, Widow's Bay.

We discuss our favorite moments, why it's such a great show, our pet theories, and where we think the story will head in season 2.

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https://t.co/RXVShORj9m

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne) and Dr. Brandon Hurlbert (@brandonhurlber1).

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

NEW EPISODE w/ Dr. Brandon Grafius (@BrGrafius)—academic dean and prof of bib studies at Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, and author of Concerning Dust and Ashes: Affects of Horror in the Hebrew Bible (@OxUniPress).

Check it out!

https://t.co/2PHeTjgYZp

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Over the course of our conversation, we discussed horrifying elements in the Bible. Specifically, how horror can’t be limited to narrative or monsters, but is rooted in an affective mood. With this in mind, Dr. Grafius highlights how there’s a lot of terror in the Bible.

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

Team members on the episode from The Two Cities (@TheTwoCities) include: Dr. John Anthony Dunne (@DrJADunne).

[The Two Cities @TheTwoCities]

NEW EPISODE w/ Dr Kutter Callaway (@kuttercallaway)—William K Brehm Chair of Worship, Theo, and the Arts and Assoc Prof of Theo and Culture @fullerseminary & author of Be Afraid: What Horror Reveals About Facing the Darkness (@ivpacademic)

Check it out!

https://t.co/F7CoJ3hQu6

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During our conversation, we discuss what horror fiction in film and TV reveals about our fears and how we can find God within the horror genre.