This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like: A Podcast on K-Pop Demon Hunters

Your Voice Is Welcome Here: K-Pop Demon Hunters, Singing & the Word of God 10.09.2026 32мин

What happens when music becomes a weapon?In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Andrew Jones return to K-Pop Demon Hunters to explore one of the film’s most powerful themes: the power of song.From HUNTR/X using music to strengthen the Honmoon to the Saja Boys using catchy songs to draw people away, the movie reminds us that words matter. Music can carry truth, shape devotion, and lodge ideas deep in our hearts.Sarah and Andy connect that theme to Scripture, from the trumpets of Jericho and Gideon to Paul’s description of the Word of God as the “sword of the Spirit.” They also explore the Psalms as songs, the early church’s practice of singing Scripture, and why Christians continue to gather together and sing.But what if you are not a singer? What if singing in church makes you uncomfortable? The answer is not shame or performance. Your voice is welcome, and so is your listening. The power is not in how beautifully we sing, but in the Word God gives us.The goal is simple: let the Gospel become sticky. Let God’s promises settle into your ears, your memory, and your heart so deeply that you carry them with you long after the music stops.Plus, Andy introduces the big idea behind his three-book series on reading the Bible, resisting Satan’s lies, and learning to pray: a spirituality centered not on producing more for God, but on receiving what God gives.Because the Christian life is not ultimately about our performance. It begins with receiving the gifts and promises of Jesus.

BONUS: What Is Receptive Spirituality? | Episode 23 Preview 04.09.2026 7мин

What ties together reading the Bible, resisting the lies of Satan, and learning to pray?In this bonus preview of Episode 23, Sarah Crowder asks Andrew Jones to summarize the big idea behind his 10 Things trilogy: Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible, Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell, and Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray.Andy describes the thread running through all three books as receptive spirituality, a Christian life centered less on what we accomplish for God and more on receiving what God is already doing, giving, and speaking through His Word.It is a short introduction to the conversation coming in Episode 23 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, and a preview of Andy’s upcoming visit with students at Faith Lutheran.

Who Covers Our Shame? KPop Demon Hunters & the Gospel 03.09.2026 33мин

What do we do with shame, especially when our instinct is to hide?In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andy Jones return to KPop Demon Hunters to talk about Rumi, Jinu, guilt, shame, and the powerful movement from isolation into community.Sarah and Andy explore the difference between guilt and shame, how culture shapes the way we experience honor and shame, and why Scripture gives us something better than simply trying to cover up the things we are afraid for others to see. From Psalm 32 to the robe of Christ’s righteousness, the Gospel gives a different kind of covering: Jesus forgives, restores, and promises that the evil and brokenness of this world will not have the final word.They also talk about why shame often drives people into isolation, why trusted community matters, and the beautiful gift Christians can give one another by speaking Christ’s promises aloud: You are loved. You are forgiven. You are not alone.📚 Books by Andy Jones• Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible• Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell• Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray📖 Book mentioned in this episodeMisreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien🎙️ This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like is a KPop Demon Hunters fan podcast looking for Gospel handles in the movie’s songs, characters, stories, and themes, asking again and again: What does the good news of Jesus sound like here?

Jesus Wept: KPop Demon Hunters, Grief & the Hope of New Creation 27.08.2026 33мин

Welcome to Season 2 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like! After a year of conversations about movies, music, theology, and grace, Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andy Jones are back with a big theme running through KPop Demon Hunters: grief.From Rumi’s mother and her fear of losing her voice, to the grief of changing identities, broken relationships, death, and even the loss of a beloved pet, Sarah and Andy talk about why Christians don't have to hide sorrow or apologize for tears. Jesus wept, too.And grief does not get the last word. Romans 8, John 3:16, and the biblical promise of new creation give us something much better than vague comfort: God loves His world, Christ has come to redeem it, and creation itself waits for restoration.So what does the Gospel sound like when you're grieving? It sounds like permission to mourn, people who will sit beside you, and the promise that Jesus is making all things new.Read more from Andy: Bible Curious, his weekly Substack exploring Scripture, theology, and the questions worth asking.

Sussie the Magpie | Birds, the Holy Spirit, and What the Gospel Sounds Like 20.08.2026 28мин

August 20 is the Release Date of Andrew Jones' Book! Get it today! Search "10 Treasures of Learning to Pray."This episode begins with one of K-Pop Demon Hunters’ most underrated characters: Sussie the three-eyed magpie. Teacher Sarah Crowder and Pastor and Author Andy Jones explore Sussie’s place alongside Derpy, the Korean folklore behind the tiger and magpie, and a fascinating folktale that might even give us a clue about where Rumi and Jinu’s story could go next.Then the birds lead somewhere unexpected.From the dove at Jesus’ baptism to God gathering His people under His wings, from eagles carrying God’s people to freedom to Jesus reminding us that our Father cares even for the sparrows, Scripture is full of birds. Sarah and Andy consider how these images point us toward God’s protection, provision, and the gift of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promises will not leave us alone.And maybe that is why morning birdsong feels so hopeful. In the darkness, a song begins. A new day is coming.So the next time you see Sussie, a sparrow outside your window, or hear birds singing before sunrise, perhaps you can remember: Christ has not left you alone. You are cared for. You are gathered under His wings. And the Spirit is still at work, pointing you again to Jesus.That’s what the Gospel sounds like.

KPop Demon Hunters Healer Han vs the Great Physician: The Doctor will SEE you now 12.08.2026 30мин

In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, teacher Sarah Crowder and pastor Andy Jones take a closer look at one of KPop Demon Hunters’ smallest but surprisingly insightful characters: Healer Han, also known as the “quack doctor.”When Rumi comes to him desperate to fix her voice, Dr. Han notices something deeper than a vocal problem. She has “so many walls.” That observation opens up a bigger conversation about shame, vulnerability, healing, and what it means to be truly seen.Sarah and Andy connect Rumi’s story with Jesus’ encounters in Scripture, including the rich young man, Peter, Hagar and the God who sees her, and the beautiful Gospel truth that Jesus does not merely diagnose what is wrong with us. He comes near, tears down the walls separating us from God, and gives us Himself.They also talk about the difference between being looked at in judgment and being looked at in love, why grace frees us from constantly wondering whether we have “done enough,” and how relationships become part of Rumi’s healing.Plus, Andy shares about his brand-new book, Ten Treasures of Learning to Pray, the third book in his trilogy following Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible and Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell.If you have ever wondered whether God really sees you behind the walls, scars, fear, and shame, this episode is for you.In this episode:• Is Healer Han actually a quack?• Why does Rumi lose her voice?• Rumi’s walls and the fear of vulnerability• Jesus and the rich young man• “The God who sees me”• Law, Gospel, and the difference between judgment and love• Why we cannot earn our salvation• Jesus breaking down the walls between God and His people• Andy Jones’ new book, Ten Treasures of Learning to PrayThis Is What the Gospel Sounds Like is a podcast about KPop Demon Hunters, theology, culture, and the places where this story gives us handles for talking about the good news of Jesus.Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss the next conversation.

Ep. 9 – Take Down: Sinner, Saint, and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 24.10.2025 28мин

In Episode 9 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andrew Jones dive into Take Down, one of the most intense songs from K-Pop Demon Hunters.What happens when faith meets failure, or when the desire to do right becomes another form of control? Sarah and Andy unpack how this scene captures the tension Luther called the life of the sinner and saint. They trace how Rumi’s fight echoes the human struggle to master what only grace can heal. Along the way, they explore what true Gospel sounds like, how vulnerability can turn from performance into healing, and why love always dismantles what power cannot.✨ In this episode you’ll hear:What makes Take Down a song of Law, not Gospel, and why that mattersRumi’s internal fight as a picture of the Christian lifeHow safe confession contrasts with forced vulnerabilityWhy the Gospel doesn’t destroy the sinner but restores the personThe rhythm of grace that disarms both pride and fear📖 Scripture and Themes: Romans 7, the two natures of believers, confession, freedom, forgiveness, and the communion of saints.💬 Reflection Questions:When have you felt the pull between control and grace?How does community help you confess honestly and live freely?🙏 Thanks for listening to This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like.If this episode helped you hear grace in a new way, share it or leave a quick note. Each listen helps others discover the beauty of the Gospel in unexpected places — even in K-Pop.

Derpy | Messages, Memory, and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 29.05.2026 30мин

What does a goofy magical tiger have to do with the Gospel?In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Andy Jones dive into Derpy from K-Pop Demon Hunters and explore why this chaotic little tiger may be one of the most important characters in the film. From Korean folklore and tiger symbolism to Jinu’s bracelet scene and themes of memory, invitation, and redemption, they unpack the surprising emotional depth behind everyone’s favorite magical menace.Along the way they discuss:• Korean tiger and magpie folklore• Derpy as messenger, comforter, and guardian• Jinu’s memories and redemption arc• Why the bracelet scene matters so much• “Martha, Martha” and repeated names in Scripture• Gospel reminders in ordinary life• The greatest animated animal sidekicks of all timePlus: VBS stories, Avatar: The Last Airbender praise, Disney animal debates, and why Derpy instantly became an S-tier fandom icon.Even in a story full of demons, idols, and magical chaos, the Gospel still sounds like a message delivered for you.

Preview! Ep. 15: Soda Pop | Idols, Addiction, and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 27.03.2026 1мин

PREVIEW!In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, teacher Sarah Crowder and pastor Andy Jones dive into “Soda Pop” from K-Pop Demon Hunters.At first, it sounds like a fun, catchy summer song. But underneath the surface, something darker is happening.What does it mean when something sweet slowly becomes consuming?Why do the Saja Boys only take and never give?And how does this connect to the Bible’s warnings about temptation, addiction, and idols that never satisfy?Together, we explore how “Soda Pop” echoes Proverbs 5, where what seems sweet can lead to destruction. We also contrast this with the true sweetness of the Gospel through the story of Thomas Bilney and the promise that Christ gives rather than takes.This episode is about more than a song. It is about the difference between idols that drain you and a Savior who gives Himself for you.If you’ve ever felt pulled in by something that promised life but left you empty, this conversation is for you.🎧 Topics include:K-Pop Demon Hunters analysisSoda Pop lyrics explainedProverbs 5 and modern temptationAddiction, idols, and identityThe sweetness of the GospelThanks for listening and being part of this growing community.

Ep. 3 – Golden: What the Gospel Sounds Like in K-Pop Demon Hunters 06.09.2025 26мин

Can a Huntr/x song help us hear the Gospel? In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Andy Jones explore the song Golden from K-pop Demon Hunters and connect it with themes of identity, self doubt, truth, grace, and redemption.They reflect on how the story of Rumi and the other characters mirrors our longing for belonging and acceptance, and how the Gospel gives us something greater. Through Christ we are given a new identity in baptism, not based on performance but on God’s love and grace.This conversation shows how K-pop Demon Hunters, Korean culture, and Christian faith can meet in surprising ways, reminding us that we are never alone, that we belong to God, and that we are made golden in Christ.✨ Topics in this episode:K-pop Demon Hunters and theologyIdentity and self doubtGrace and redemption in ChristBaptism and new identityCommunity and belonging in faith🙌 Follow for more conversations that connect culture and the Gospel.

Full Episode! Ep. 15: Soda Pop | Idols, Addiction, and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 01.04.2026 36мин

In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, teacher Sarah Crowder and pastor Andy Jones dive into “Soda Pop” from K-Pop Demon Hunters.At first, it sounds like a fun, catchy summer song. But underneath the surface, something darker is happening.What does it mean when something sweet slowly becomes consuming?Why do the Saja Boys only take and never give?And how does this connect to the Bible’s warnings about temptation, addiction, and idols that never satisfy?Together, we explore how “Soda Pop” echoes Proverbs 5, where what seems sweet can lead to destruction. We also contrast this with the true sweetness of the Gospel through the story of Thomas Bilney and the promise that Christ gives rather than takes.This episode is about more than a song. It is about the difference between idols that drain you and a Savior who gives Himself for you.If you’ve ever felt pulled in by something that promised life but left you empty, this conversation is for you.🎧 Topics include:K-Pop Demon Hunters analysisSoda Pop lyrics explainedProverbs 5 and modern temptationAddiction, idols, and identityThe sweetness of the GospelThanks for listening and being part of this growing community.

Be a Bobby | Encouragement and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 22.05.2026 33мин

In this episode, teacher Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andy Jones explore why Bobby from K-Pop Demon Hunters has become such a beloved character.Together they discuss encouragement, authenticity, performance culture, loneliness, and the Gospel promise that we are never truly alone. Along the way, they connect Bobby’s role in the story to the biblical Barnabas and reflect on what it means to genuinely support and encourage others.Topics include:• Bobby as a truthful encourager• The pressure of numbers, success, and performance• Gospel hope in failure and struggle• Why encouragement must be honest and present• Jesus’ promise to be with usWho has been a “Bobby” in your life?

Ep. 1 – Why Christians Should Watch K-Pop Demon Hunters (Spoiler-Free) 22.08.2025 19мин

🎧 Episode 1 Show NotesWelcome to Episode 1 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like!This is a spoiler-free invitation into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters. Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andrew Jones react to the film, share first impressions, and explore why Christians might enjoy a story about idols, demons, and music. Together, they highlight the power of music in spiritual warfare, the importance of community worship, and how the Gospel exposes the lies of fear and deception.✨ Resources & LinksAndrew Jones’s book: Ten Lies Satan Loves to TellWatch the podcast on YouTube💬 Join the ConversationShare your thoughts: Should Christians watch K-Pop Demon Hunters?🙏 Thanks for listening!

Ep. 14. K-Pop Demon Hunters Wins the Oscars: Light, Fandom, and the Gospel! A theological conversation with Sarah Crowder & Andrew Jones 21.03.2026 29мин

Why did the K-Pop Demon Hunters Oscar moment feel so powerful and why did it feel like more than just a win?In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, teacher and PhD student Sarah Crowder joins pastor and author Andrew Jones for a joyful and thoughtful conversation on K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Oscar win and what it reveals about light, community, and the stories we share.Together, they explore what happens when audiences become participants, when global stories bring people together, and when even a performance on a stage can echo something deeper.What you will hear:• Why K-pop fans are never just spectators and what that reveals about faith• How light in the darkness shows up in both K-pop and the Gospel• What the Oscars moment teaches us about belonging and shared experience• Why winning is not the ultimate story and what Jesus gives instead• How stories from different cultures help us see truth more clearlyFeaturing reflections on worship, fandom, and the beauty of participating in something bigger than ourselves, this episode brings together joy, theology, and real conversation.Because sometimes, even a stage full of light sticks can remind us:You were never meant to sit in the dark alone.🎙 This Is What the Gospel Sounds LikeWhere film, faith, and friendship meet to explore how ordinary stories echo extraordinary grace.

Episode 12: Wake Up Dead Man, This is what Confession and Grace Sound Like 14.02.2026 30мин

In Episode 12 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, teacher Sarah Crowder and pastor-writer Andy Jones begin with awards-season excitement around K-Pop Demon Hunters before turning to a deeply moving scene in Wake Up Dead Man.This episode explores pastoral presence, the power of listening, and the meaning of confession and absolution in the Christian tradition. What happens when someone hears, “You are forgiven,” and believes it?They discuss:• The ministry of presence in crisis• Confession and absolution explained clearly• Private vs. corporate forgiveness• The symbolism of the missing cross• Fortitude vs. grace in the life of the churchSpoiler warning: major plot details from Wake Up Dead Man are discussed.At its heart, this conversation asks: What does the Gospel actually sound like?

Ep. 7 – This Is What It Sounds Like (Part 2): Harmony and Grace in K-Pop Demon Hunters 10.10.2025 29мин

This episode continues the discussion of the climactic song from K-Pop Demon Hunters. Sarah and Andy begin by recalling how the song “This Is What It Sounds Like” revisits earlier themes of the film — loss, identity, and the longing to belong.They notice how the reprise brings Rumi’s story full circle, showing both musical and emotional resolution. The focus is on sound as a way of expressing confession, grief, and hope. Sarah connects this to Christian theology: how honesty, vulnerability, and singing together reflect the Gospel’s movement from isolation to grace. They discuss how the movie captures the ache of wanting to be known and forgiven, and how the final performance becomes almost liturgical, a communal act of truth-telling.Throughout, they reflect on:The difference between performance and confessionThe emotional weight of music in expressing griefThe way the film uses sound and color to symbolize redemptionThe idea that beauty itself points us to resurrection hopeThe episode ends on a quiet note of gratitude, for art, for friendship, and for the ways music allows us to glimpse what the Gospel sounds like.

Ep. 6 – This Is What It Sounds Like: Music, Grief, and the Gospel in K-Pop Demon Hunters 25.09.2025 29мин

In Episode 6 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andrew Jones react to the climactic song “This Is What It Sounds Like” from K-Pop Demon Hunters. They reflect on how music expresses grief and hope, why harmony matters for community, and how the Gospel meets us in silence and suffering. From Tolkien’s Silmarillion to Mary’s Magnificat, the conversation connects pop culture and theology with honesty and hope, showing how Jesus sings a louder word into our lives: you are not alone, you are forgiven, and you belong to Him.Show NotesThe power of musical storytelling in “This Is What It Sounds Like”Tolkien’s vision of creation through song in The SilmarillionMary, Miriam, and Deborah as voices of faith and courageGrief, depression, and the Gospel word that speaks into silenceWhy vulnerability in music opens space for community

Ep. 2 – More Than Performance: Gospel Identity in K-Pop Demon Hunters 29.08.2025 29мин

In Episode 2 of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Pastor Andrew Jones explore the themes of shame, performance, and identity in K-Pop Demon Hunters. They discuss how the film’s characters long for belonging, the hope of found family, and the way baptism points us to true identity in Christ. Along the way they highlight the lies of performance, the power of renewal, and the Gospel that calls us beloved children of God.

Wake Up Dead Man: Faith, Culture, and the Church’s Posture 06.02.2026 30мин

Sarah Crowder and Andy Jones discuss Wake Up Dead Man and what it reveals about faith, culture, and the church’s calling.This episode explores compassion versus culture wars, ministry among strangers, and how Jesus engaged the world with love and presence.This is what the gospel sounds like: you’re not alone!

Ep. 5 - Free: K-pop Demon Hunters and True Christian Freedom 19.09.2025 27мин

Can a K-pop song about freedom help us hear the Gospel? In this episode of This Is What the Gospel Sounds Like, Sarah Crowder and Andy Jones explore the song Free from K-pop Demon Hunters and connect it with themes of memory, shame, hope, and true Christian freedom.They reflect on how Rumi and Jinu’s stories reveal our longing to be seen and released from the weight of the past, and how the Gospel offers something greater. Through Christ, we are not defined by regret or self-doubt but set free by forgiveness and God’s promises.This conversation shows how K-pop Demon Hunters, Korean culture, and Christian faith can meet in surprising ways, reminding us that our past does not define us, that God sees us, and that in Christ we are truly free.✨ Topics in this episode:K-pop Demon Hunters and theologyHope, memory, and shameChristian freedom and forgivenessThe weight of sin and the promises of ChristBeing seen and loved by God🙌 Follow for more conversations that connect culture and the Gospel.