Christ, Culture, and Cinema

In this episode we explore a Christmas Classic that offers us a beloved Christmas songs, dance, and how we so need community in our lives

In this episode we explore mental health, accountability and friendship, and IF Lethal Weapon is a Christmas movie.  We will share our conclusions and hope you draw your own based on the evidence!

In this episode we explore parental responsibility, emotional challenges in the moment of crisis, and our unyielding desire to protect and watcher our children.

In this episode we look at the comedic adaptation of the Charles Dicken's Classic.  IF you look back at your past, could see where your future will land, what would you change?  Can you change?  Do you want to change?

In this episode we explore how unlikely friendships are created and how complimentary gifts and skills can abound to preserve, enlarge community, and bless others

In this episode we explore the challenges of revenge, retaliation, and restitution.  In this "prequel" to the Disney classic, 101 Dalmatians, we gain insight how and why Estella becomes "Cruella De'ville."  How can we resist going down the same path?

In this episode we explore the paranormal, demonic, and powers of evil that abound in the world through a light-hearted, humorous take in this classic 1980s comedy.

In this episode we explore the blurring between fiction and reality as we discuss Rt. 192 in Orlando - the home of slum motels like the Magic Castle and Futureland where children run and play along a busy highway in the shadow of Walt Disney World.  Our guest, Jarod Skopak, has opened our eyes to this blight and prior to listening to the podcast you may want to read the Washington Times Artic...

This is our FIRST Sequel!  What does life look like if we move ten years into the future?  Does our lives mirror or image Biblical stories?  

In this episode we look at the Pixar movie Coco.   A lie taken to the grave still haunts and taunts a family.  A lie will eventually be revealed!  Only in confession and absolution is there forgiveness and peace.

In this episode we explore the finite nature of time in the here and now versus time in eternity.  People are willing to sacrifice so that others can continue to live in the "finite" nature of time; but why are we so slow to share time in "eternity" with people?

So what is an underdog?  Where do we find them in life?  How about the Bible?  In this episode we explore a comedic approach to how we can face adversity and overcome the "Goliaths" in our lives

How do you view a movie when the story is clearly in the middle?  Episode IV suggests there is are Episodes I through III...and maybe more to be written!  In this episode we explore how even the Gospel of Mark does the same thing to our faith walk (leaving the reader wanting more!)

In the episode we explore the nature of love and marriage; how the world pushes and prods us to seek certain things in a relationship that are not necessarily what is most needed!  

In this episode we explore how God uses the absurd and weak to reveal his power and glory in the world.  The Three Amigos are representative of Biblical demonstrations of God's plan and power

In this episode we explore past actions and behaviors and how we lack the ability to redeem ourselves.  Only in Jesus do we find true peace and forgiveness

In this episode we explore the darkness that can envelope and captivate the soul of person; how this darkness can dictate decisions and take them further and further away from God.  Even when we think we are in control, our sin is drawing us further away from the source of our Salvation.

In this episode we explore how life is not defined by "lies" but by "truths."  Faith, relationships, character, and integrity in Jesus Christ matter most!

In this episode we explore how life has seasons and when those seasons are removed we can be hapless and aimless.   Purpose, meaning and love are essential to living life to the full! 

In this episode we explore life decisions and how they can send us on a trajectory in line with God's will as well as away from it.  

In this episode we explore the responsibility of the Christian in serving the broken - emotionally, spiritually, and physically - who abound around us in the world today.  This is the movie that launched Christ, Culture, and Cinema!

In this episode we explore the power and impact of ritual and community - as it is found in baseball and in church.  How do you invite someone into this intimate world?  How do we keep Jesus first and foremost over and against the ritual and the "things" of church?

In this episode we explore the powerful parental pull to love, protect, and do well by your children.  As a Man is given the opportunity to see and participate in the future, what will he change when he returns to his current time?

In this episode we explore the classic Sylvester Stallone character John Rambo and how compassion and a listening ear could have prevented the chaos and bloodshed that follows.  To whom do you need to have compassion for?  Who do you need to be the listening ear to?

In this episode we will explore how friendships, skills, and life's challenges help shape us into the people we become.  Things don't always work out the way we want...