Engage, Reflect, Connect: Parable Arrows Podcast

If you are a long time fan, you may have noticed that most of our episodes revolve around the stories in movies. However, we believe that stories in any medium can be used to have deeper discussions around God and the human experience. In this episode, Josh is joined by Jordan Mefford, who played multiple roles in Parable Arrows' first short film, Sabbath of Sorrow. Josh and Jordan discuss the Jap...

Josh often mentions on the podcast that his favorite show of all time is the anime Attack on Titan. It's a strange show that is characterized by visceral action, espionage, and themes that explore the depravity of humankind. In this episode, Josh K is joined by Josh S, co-worker and fellow mega-fan of Attack on Titan. In this episode, the Joshes do a deep dive into the three main characters of the...

Black Panther was a cultural moment upon its release. Featuring the late Chadwick Boseman as its titular protagonist, the film celebrated black culture, challenged what it looks like to be a good leader, and offered a look at how leaders can do a better job of serving the ones they are over. This episode, Josh and Femi are joined by the amazing John Larry, Josh's principal and officially unofficia...

World War 2 is a tricky moment in history to poke fun at. And yet, somehow, Director Taika Waititi does so in a way that is meaningful and challenges who and what we put our faith in. In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss how adults need to steward our relationships with youth, why Jesus is worth following, and how to be confident when we have found a leader like a potential spouse, boss, or past...

In this unique episode, Femi and Josh are joined by some of the Parable Arrows' team to talk about their favorite movies, shows, and stories that have impacted them. Shoutouts to Josh Erickson (@itsjpk_), Jordan Mefford (@broken_tile_games), and Preston Bousley (@bousleyproductions) for joining us! Website:   https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/s...

Revolutionary in its flashy comic book style of animation, Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse was a hit across fans young and old. Following the story of new Spider-Man Miles Morales, Into the Spider Verse covers themes from finding your place in the world, identity, loving others, and having faith in your calling. Join Femi and Josh in this episode as the talk about the connection between the call...

When Inside Out first released, the idea of little brightly colored charaters running around our brain space made so much sense. Feeling angry? Must be the little angry man inside my head--not me. Or, if you grew up in church, sometimes certain emotions were pinned to be all good or all bad. Sadness? No room for that. But, Inside Out offers an accurate message: how are each of our emotions importa...

Merry Christmas from Parable Arrows! But, what is Christmas ACTUALLY about? Many church going folks would say the birth of Jesus, others might say getting together with family. In our modern age, how can we practically celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? This question and more are explored as Josh and Femi discuss an old time favorite from our childhood: VeggieTales - The Toy that Saved Chris...

Way back a few episodes ago, our fathers graciously made the time to join us on a podcast. Femi's dad shared that his favorite story is Les Miserables, and naturally, we had to spill the beans this episode was in the works. Now, it's finally here! A story of redemption, sacrificial kindness, restored hope, and second chances, Les Miserables covers it all. In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss the...

The Parable Arrows team has been blessed over the last few months by a number of talented individuals working behind the scenes to push our mission forward. One such person is Preston Bousley, a passionate film maker and freelancer. In this conversation, Preston and Josh cover the future of story telling, how Christians can continue to push creative boundaries while remaining faithful to Jesus, an...

Everything Everywhere All at Once is not a family friendly film. It has crass humor, dark themes, and a load of wacky violence that would make Grandma blush. And it is easily one of the best films that has been released in a number of years. This film is geared towards a mature audience and wrestles with ideas like the multiverse (no, not like Marvel's multiverse), nihilism, the power of real love...

In this special episode of the Parable Arrows podcast, Josh and Femi are joined by their Dads! The four of them talk about story, why we should care about who or what is the hero of a story, and how parents with different convictions of what media is ok or not ok can come together to honor and love each other amidst there differences. Website:   https://www.parablearrows.com/ Store:  https://parab...

Now a Dreamworks mega-franchise, How to Train Your Dragon started as a humble story of one young man, Hiccup, standing up for what was right and using his gifts in a community that didn't accept him for who he was. By embracing his skills, even though they were different than the norm of his community, Hiccup inspired lasting change for his friends, family, and island. In this episode, Femi and Jo...

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If anyone knows about Fight Club, they know that the first rule is you don't talk about it. Well, we recorded a podcast about it, so I guess we're out of the club. In this episode inspired by "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcast, Josh and Femi talk about the themes of Fight Club, how lauding the film and its themes in a church context could be problematic, and why our understanding of the whol...

Buckle up 90s kids, we're taking a swim in the nostalgia tank! In Free Willy, a film where Jesse, a young boy, befriends Willy, a performing killer whale, the story revolves around seeing the good in others. The film explores how encouraging others and building up the good in them can help them reach new heights. In this episode, Femi and Josh discuss the age old adage "It takes a village to raise...

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Jesus tells the parable of two men: one with a speck in his eye and one with a plank. The parable was aimed at a specific audience of Jesus' day (Hint: They weren't big fans of him) and was intended to encourage a change in perspective and behavior towards ourselves. Join Josh and Femi as they discuss the Parable of the Plank and the Speck. Email: parablearrows@gmail.com Instagram / Facebook / Tik...

Don't worry, our deep dive discussions into stories are not going away! Rather, we are adding a new stream of content to the podcast! Introducing: Bolts. Bolts will be short, 15ish minute discussions of Bible stories and lessons we can learn from them. As a reminder, we are not doctorate theologians, just two guys who love God, his people, and the stories he has blessed us with in his Word. If you...

Remember, remember, the 5th of November! The 2005 film starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman shows the dangers of fear to a society. Whether in the mind of the average citizen or a deranged dictator, fear drives us to selfishness and forgetfulness of the humanity in others. In this episode, Femi and Josh discuss the importance of Jesus as a real person rather than just an idea, how to balance...