A CHRISTIAN Story?! Exploring the #1 Fantasy Show in America with Jeremy Boreing
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEISTSummary
A recent discussion highlights the ongoing legal implications surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Erica Kirk's family suggesting that the Utah Valley University police could have taken more preventative measures to avert the tragedy. The family is reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit, citing negligence in the police's response during the incident. The police chief, Jeffrey Long, defended the department's actions, stating that Charlie's security team should have arrived earlier to ensure adequate protection. This incident raises broader concerns about how universities manage security for conservative speakers.
In a separate segment, Jeremy Boring, co-CEO of The Daily Wire and creator of the new fantasy series "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin," shares insights into his background and the creative process behind the show. Boring emphasizes the importance of storytelling in conveying Christian values without being overtly didactic. He discusses how the series, which has quickly gained popularity on Amazon Prime, aims to present a narrative that resonates with contemporary audiences while exploring themes of faith and morality. The production involved a significant team effort, with over a thousand individuals contributing to its creation, resulting in a high-quality cinematic experience.
Boring also addresses the challenges of producing content that reflects Christian principles without falling into the trap of preachiness. He argues that art should engage audiences emotionally and intellectually, allowing them to explore deeper truths through storytelling. The series is positioned as a hopeful counter-narrative to the prevailing cynicism in modern fantasy, aiming to inspire viewers with its portrayal of heroism and faith.
Show Notes
Christians have plenty of truth to share. But why does “Christian entertainment” sometimes struggle to tell a great story? What if the problem isn’t the message, but how we tell it?
Frank sits down with producer, cultural commentator, and Daily Wire co-founder, Jeremy Boreing, whose latest project puts those ideas to the test. As the writer and director of the highly successful, 'The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin', Jeremy has seen a 30-year dream become the #1 fantasy series on Amazon Prime Video. What did it take to get there, and what can its success teach Christians about faith, art, and the stories we tell?
Tune in as Frank and Jeremy unpack questions like: Why was sharing and developing this story so important to Jeremy? Why do Christians sometimes struggle to make great entertainment? What did C.S. Lewis understand about Christian art that we sometimes miss? Why does Jeremy believe the Arthurian myth is fundamentally a Christian story? What's the difference between cultural Christians of the 90's and cultural Christianity today? What makes The Pendragon Cycle different from Game of Thrones, Narnia, and The Lord of the Rings? How can you effectively communicate a Christian worldview without turning your story into a sermon? Why is storytelling such a powerful way to communicate truth? Where do materialism and naturalism fall short in answering life’s biggest questions?
And just when you think this conversation is all about entertainment, it takes a much more serious turn. What really went wrong with security on the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and what happened behind the scenes during Frank's return visit? Find out in this week’s episode, and be sure to tune-in next week as Jeremy returns with a very important message (and challenge) for American pastors.
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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/ The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFH7J5N3 Jeremy's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyboreing Charlie Kirk: "The Greatest Man I Ever Knew" - https://youtu.be/CPejdWTeLOw Frank Turek Returns to Utah Valley Univ. to Share the Gospel - https://youtu.be/lbZk_ccgAbA What Were Pastors Doing When Charlie Kirk Was Doing Their Job? - https://youtu.be/I0dyHefqZEo
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