The Harbor Blog

Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).

Jon Mathieu 1/14/26 Jon Mathieu 1/14/26

Ted Lasso, Fallout, and the power of TV

This season we are discussing Ted Lasso at Harbor. What is it about TV shows that make them so helpful in our meaning-making?

Brandi Cortés-Hickson 6/14/23 Brandi Cortés-Hickson 6/14/23

The Ted Lasso Way

What if “boys will be boys” meant being vulnerable with those who love you? What if it meant being honest about emotions, insecurities, hopes, and dreams?

Jon Mathieu 10/26/21 Jon Mathieu 10/26/21

Can ‘Midnight Mass’ Explain Evangelicalism?

The Netflix horror series Midnight Mass sheds light on how religions can go very bad.

Jon Mathieu 9/28/21 Jon Mathieu 9/28/21

The Gospel According to Lucifer

Reflecting on the surprising spiritual lessons from the Netflix series Lucifer.

Jon Mathieu 7/20/21 Jon Mathieu 7/20/21

Reflecting on Anthony Bourdain

Despite his irreverence and irreligion, Anthony Bourdain inspired many Christians to see and learn from the “other.” This is worth celebrating.

Jon Mathieu 7/13/21 Jon Mathieu 7/13/21

The Gospel According to Stranger Things

A reflection on one powerful scene from Stranger Things season 2 and how it points us to divine love.