TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:10 How did your love for movies develop? 12:35 Why should christians care about movies? 15:08 Teaching a gospel and film class 25:15 Lessons from teaching a gospel and film class 39:51 How to engage with movies 43:36 Things we like...That you should like too 49:07 Conclusion Something Unix Likes: The music and writin…

A new podcast series explores the monumental run of albums released by Stevie Wonder in the 1970s, giving Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn an excuse to celebrate the expansive musicality and spirituality of the pop-culture icon.SHOW NOTESThe Wonder of Stevie podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonder-of-stevie/id1767486783Send your picks fo…

0:00 Introduction 2:40 Celebrity Voices and Influencers 17:07 Jesus Hat Controversy 27:52 Heretic - Hollywood's "Religion Era"? 36:18 Out Now and Coming Soon 40:17 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 43:10 Conclusion Something Daniel Likes: People who love what they do and are good at it. (Ant's Towing) Find out more about The Collision: https…

0:00 Introduction 2:22 When is it Okay to Start Celebrating Christmas? 8:55 Coexisting with People We Disagree With 26:49 Theatrical Movie Business in a "Stressful Situation" 34:04 Modern Reading Habits 46:54 Out Now and Coming Soon 49:49 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 51:01 Conclusion Show Notes Links: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/…

0:00 Introduction 1:24 Oregon Trail Movie in Development 3:47 Alan Moore and Toxic Fandoms 18:14 Interview Clip (Director Andrew Kightlinger) 20:09 How to "Quantify" Impact of Faith-Based Films 32:52 Bringing Back Dead Actors with AI 51:12 Out Now and Coming Soon 54:25 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 56:32 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Alan…

To celebrate Abby’s new book, Films for All Seasons, she, Josh, and Claude have a conversation about one of the lesser-observed dates on the church calendar—All Souls Day—and one of the movies that captures its spirit: Pixar’s Coco.SHOW NOTESAbby’s book, Films for All Seasons — https://www.ivpress.com/films-for-all-seasonsClaude’s book, Reading Bla…

0:00 Introduction 2:23 RIP Liam Payne 7:08 Wicked Movie Poster Controversy 21:13 Chick-fil-a Entertainment App 28:21 Bonhoeffer Interview Clip 31:36 Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 47:05 Out Now and Coming Soon 49:08 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 53:47 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.…

0:00 Introduction 1:44 Matt Walsh, The Sermon on the Mount & The Culture War 12:55 "Lieutenant Dan" & The Hurricane 42:37 Out Now and Coming Soon 48:10 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 52:33 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/ Movi…

0:00 Introduction 2:37 Rotten Tomatoes and a Bad Rating System 12:55 Joker 2 Bombs - Fan Service v. Boundary Pushing 24:25 Equipping our Kids in a Changing Media Landscape 41:23 Out Now and Coming Soon 47:59 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 53:41 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Article: "Christian's Can't Protect Kids from Entertainment" https…

Get thee behind me, Satan? That’s been difficult as of late — at least at the movies. From the recent Rosemary’s Baby prequel Apartment 7A to other 2024 titles like Late Night with the Devil, Longlegs, and The Deliverance, satanic cinema has been growing in popularity. What might explain the trend? Josh, Joe, and Roslyn share their theories, as wel…

0:00 Introduction 1:50 RIP Dame Maggie Smith 4:25 Joker 2 & Villain Movies 25:16 Megalopolis Box Office Bomb 41:40 Out Now and Coming Soon 46:45 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 49:22 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/ Movie Review…

0:00 Introduction 2:05 Batman Get's a Star 10:28 Does Disney Have a Gay or Anti-Gay Agenda? 30:58 Bible Cinematic Universe 46:56 Out Now and Coming Soon 50:03 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 52:56 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/083078584…

0:00 Introduction 6:54 Greatest Movie of All Time 10:08 Best Director Ever 13:15 Influential Movies of Faith 17:58 Current State of Faith-Based Content 23:51 Why Should Christians Watch Movies 28:57 Principles for Engaging With Movies 35:31 Movies in Context of a Creator's Body of Work 43:57 Faith & Film - Church Small Groups 49:22 Thing We Like...…

0:00 Introduction 1:19 RIP to James Earl Jones 2:53 Minecraft Movie Trailer 5:36 Scott Baio (God's Not Dead) Interview Clip 9:46 Who Should Faith-Based Movies Be Made For? 27:52 YouTube Tops TV Usage for First Time Ever 41:11 Out Now...And Coming Soon 46:56 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 40:53 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Scott Baio inter…

The familiar threats of the Alien franchise — namely xenomorphs and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation — take on new forms in Alien: Romulus. Josh, JR., and Sarah discuss how this installment fits with the other films, as well as what it might have to say about sin — both original and chosen. Oh, and JR. defends THAT choice involving a “new” synthetic.…

0:00 Introduction 2:03 'StarWars: The Acolyte' Canceled 19:39 Rings of Power Season 2 27:41 Drew Barrymore 'Phone Home' Post 45:23 Out Now...And Coming Soon 47:21 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 49:53 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/08307…

0:00 Introduction 1:59 The Forge - Message First, Bad Movie 22:59 A Chickfila Streaming Service? 29:41 AI Art Lawsuit 43:01 Out Now...And Coming Soon 44:56 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 48:23 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/ …

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:26 Minion on the Cross Meme 17:27 MLB "Faith Night" 28:56 Why We Need Uplifting Stories 31:38 Out Now...And Coming Soon 35:33 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 39:04 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book:: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:31 Anti-Culture Christianity 20:10 Taylor Swift Concert Scare 24:23 Why Are So Many Video Game Movies Bad? 35:50 Disney Announces New Movies and Shows 38:49 Out Now...And Coming Soon 41:11 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 43:53 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book: https://www.amazon.com/S…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 4:08 Elon Musk - I’m a “Cultural Christian” 17:01 Olympic Women’s Boxing Controversy 30:50 Jamie Lee Curtis' Apology to Marvel 36:57 Out Now...And Coming Soon 39:42 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 42:44 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Co…

“Winning isn’t for everyone.” So declares a prominent Nike ad that ran during the 2024 Olympics, suggesting deception and selfishness are qualities required to capture the gold. If that’s true, how should Christians think about athletic competition? With the Olympics as the backdrop, Josh, Aarik, and Kathryn discuss what it means to win as a follow…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 4:53 The Olympics Opening Ceremony Controversy 23:55 Rings of Power Season 2 28:12 Deadpool & Wolverine Discussion 39:33 Out Now...And Coming Soon 42:39 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 46:15 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-…

In the Star Wars streaming series The Acolyte, the Force is wielded by self-righteous Jedi, a coven of space witches, and a dark, mysterious stranger. Do any of them do so with honor? And what of the twin sisters, played by Amandla Stenberg, caught in the middle? Josh, Joe, and Abby consider what the series has to say about sin and confession, abus…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Christians & R-Rated Movies 29:01 Microsoft/Crowdstrike Outage 34:11 Twisters & Disaster Movies 44:00 Out Now...And Coming Soon 45:50 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 48:31 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Cu…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:17 How Much Influence Do Celebrities Have? 16:03 Redbox Shuts Down 21:35 Letitia Wright & The Daily Wire 33:57 Out Now...And Coming Soon 37:57 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 41:29 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Heart' book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotiona…

With a handful of fresh tracks on the eve of a promised mixtape, what is the State of Chance? Josh and Claude consider the trajectory of the artist’s career thus far, as well as the “language of redemption” that can be heard in his new music.SHOW NOTESXavier Ramey on ‘Coloring Book: A Chance Encounter with Joy’ - https://thinkchristian.net/coloring…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:29 Does Hollywood Have An Anti-White Bias? 21:36 Daniel's New Book Trailer 23:28 Should Actors Be Distinguished From The Roles They Play? 31:40 Should Christians Watch Monster Movies? 41:37 Out Now...And Coming Soon 43:56 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 46:04 Conclusion Show Notes Links: 'Straight to the Hear…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 3:19 Uncle Sam And Entertainment 11:48 Patriotism In The Church 28:07 Out Now...And Coming Soon 34:17 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 36:30 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Something Daniel Likes: Across The Movie Aisle Podcast 'Straight to the Heart' book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicat…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 2:46 Ten Commandments in Schools Controversy 15:49 Inside Out 2 - A Smash Hit 29:24 Angel Studios and The Daily Wire Partnership 38:57 Out Now...And Coming Soon 43:08 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 46:49 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Something Sam Likes: Movie Pass, Movie Crash doc on HBO Max. 'Straight to the …

Listen in as Josh Larsen and Amber Noel lead a TC Movie Club conversation that centers on the audacious ending of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Do the movie’s final moments — which are rife with religious imagery — leave us in a place of revenge? Redemption? Somewhere in between?SHOW NOTESAmber on ‘Survival, Seeds, and Salvation in Furiosa: A Mad Max Sa…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:44 What Writing a Book Together is Like 8:16 Why an Apologetics Book on Emotions 15:08 How to Speak the Language of the Heart 29:58 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Mike & Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/ https://blackabystore.org/products/…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:07 Father’s Day 11:25 Adaptations — George R. R. Martin Quote 23:02 Christianity and the Imagination 34:34 Out Now...And Coming Soon 42:43 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 45:16 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Angel Studios & The Chosen Part Ways 14:40 Pride Month 30:35 Dark Storytelling 40:01 Out Now...And Coming Soon 40:41 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 43:01 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Communicating-Emotionally-Culture/dp/0830785841/ God, He…

Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:56 Worst Memorial Day box office Weekend in Decades 8:32 Legendary Disney Director/Animator Calls Out Disney 25:30 The Hero’s Journey 38:39 Out Now...And Coming Soon 40:41 Thing We Like...That You Should Like Too 44:28 Conclusion Show Notes Links: Daniel's new book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Comm…