Show Notes
We're back with an interview featuring Katy Scoggin, director of the documentary Flood. The documentary is available on the PBS YouTube channel until 10/13/26 at this link: https://youtu.be/Zm8AhHLTbuI?is=qoqQSvDA_KJ2zAgx
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00:00 Meet Katy Scoggin 00:56 Growing Up Cru 02:30 Church Hopping Teens 03:33 Creationism In School 04:49 Media Rules At Home 08:31 Family Videos And Photos 09:50 Private Faith And Doubt 12:56 Art As An Outlet 14:50 Human Evolution Breakthrough 20:53 Why Make Flood 23:07 Calling Dad On Tape 27:15 Filming Choices And Distance 31:44 Adult Child Dynamics 33:22 Filming Dad in the Car 35:42 The Hike 40:50 Truth and Rigid Belief 47:59 Dad as Family Nexus 54:43 No Contact and Boundaries 58:06 Next Projects and Change 01:01:59 Where to Watch Flood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://www.postevangelicalpost.com/about
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