May 29, 2012 / Theology
John Totten explores the perceptions of one of the greatest American rock bands, and why they might be evil – but for different reasons than people may think.
John Totten
May 29, 2012 / Theology
May 29, 2012 / Theology
Author Archive
John Totten
John Totten is an editor for The Other Journal. He has a master of arts in counseling psychology from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
John Totten
October 24, 2011 / Perspective
October 24, 2011 / Perspective
Breaking up is hard to do. John Totten addresses music as a method for regulating distressing emotions in the context of broken attachments, specifically regarding his own “relationship” with the music of classic rock genre benders Steely Dan.
John Totten
November 2, 2010 / Perspective
November 2, 2010 / Perspective
Today, as I write this, the world is learning about the death of Ronnie James …
John Totten
October 11, 2010 / Perspective, Uncategorized
October 11, 2010 / Perspective, Uncategorized
Banksy, Exit Through the Gift Shop. Revolver Entertainment, 2010. Visit here to view a list …
John Totten
November 24, 2009 / Perspective
November 24, 2009 / Perspective
In this review, John Totten considers the Coen brothers’ latest film, A SERIOUS MAN, and how it speaks to our understanding of life and God.
John Totten
November 5, 2007 / Perspective
November 5, 2007 / Perspective
This article looks at the U2charist phenomenon and the implications of integrating pop music with the Eucharist. The author argues that the conflation of the rock group U2 with the Eucharist is a dilution of the table and suggests that we should approach the Eucharist, and music, with more critical minds.
John Totten
October 15, 2007 / Perspective
October 15, 2007 / Perspective
A Google search for Portland’s Blitzen Trapper and the word “schizophrenic” will result in a …
John Totten
June 4, 2007 / Perspective
June 4, 2007 / Perspective
The first time I heard the name Jandek, I was backstage at a Wilco show …
John Totten
October 2, 2006 / Perspective
October 2, 2006 / Perspective
I have a friend who is vehemently against iPods. The reason for his hatred is …