In a rather broad ranging discussion, Nick and Teddi discuss the perplexingly prolific Christian parody band ApologetiX, the definitions of parody, and the nature of Christian satirical efforts. Join them as the dig into the band’s lyrics, mission, and peculiar FAQ section. Be prepared for lots of lyrics chock-full of shoehorned, cringey Christy references and even more of Christian artists entirely missing point after point ahead. Sources Friendly Atheist Article 15 Christian Parodies of Pop Songs You’ve Got to See to Believe Crosswalk Brief ApologetiX Writeup Low Art, High Results - CT Article ApologetiX marks 17 years of making music - 2009 ApologetiX concert takes aim at Christian stereotypes - 2007 ApologetiX - 2012 Who's right? Copyright owners say, 'Frankly, my dear,....' More and more, parody risks charge of plagiarism - 2001 A Model of Christian Parody: What The Babylon Bee Can Learn from Weird Al - Christ and Pop Culture ApologetiX band website – ApologetiX Wikipedia Texas Church Illegally Performs 'Hamilton' with Anti-LGBTQ Messaging After a church rips off Hamilton, here are the 7 greatest Christian pop parodies - Premier Christianity Texas Church Will Pay Damages For Illegally Performing ‘Hamilton’ And Adding In Religious Themes Alison Durkee Forbes Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls Out ‘Illegal, Unauthorized’ Production of ‘Hamilton’ by Texas Church - Rubin - Variety Nick Alexander Parody Songbook Copyright Alliance - Parody Legality Cornell Law - Parody Legality Atlantic - The Christians Who Mock the Woke https://www.faithonview.com/what-if-old-town-road-was-about-fighting-satan-a-look-at-christian-youtube-parody-videos/ Did Martin Luther really use tavern tunes in church? Nearly 20 years later, ApologetiX is still pumping out Bible-inspired lyrics to popular rock and pop songs - Richards Why Is Conservative Comedy So… Not Very Good? - SOME MORE NEWS https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1y9g7K1T7jHJFieJxzIV71?si=AFfdcdMaQcqhhId38-w3DA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ohgodiforgotpod/support