Popcorn Theology

Richard and David geek out this week about the Back to the Future franchise. While this episode is certainly more on the 'Popcorn' side of Popcorn Theology, we did get to discuss some deeper ideas. We also played 'Pokemon or Heretic?' trivia. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!  Please visit out sponsors! MissionalWear - Awesome T-Shirts, Posters, and more... Let them k...

Richard and David are joined by R.C. Sproul, Jr (!!!) to discuss his favorite movie of all time, Braveheart! Subject matter includes navigating entertainment for your home(especially as the father to children), what makes a great movie great, knowing when and when not to fight, the merits and demerits of 'compromise', and much more!  Thanks so much to RC Sproul, Jr for joining us on this one. This...

David is BACK, joining Richard to discuss the new Pixar flick Finding Dory. Listen in as our hosts discuss their favorite Pixar films, how to relate to one another in light of weaknesses, the Imago Dei as the sort of many of the traits humanity has in common (whether realizing it or not), and more!  Psyched to have David back and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! ...

This week, Richard was joined by Aaron White of Feelin' Film Podcast to discuss one of Aaron's favorite movies, Children of Men! We talk about children (as a blessing from the Lord), taking the Lord's name in 'vain' and what that looks like, faith vs chance, and more! Hope this is a blessing to some of you!    Please visit out sponsors! MissionalWear - Awesome T-Shirts, Posters, and more... Let th...

This week, Richard's good friend Dennis is filling in as David is still away on his vacation. We got to play Warcraft trivia and then discuss the movie casually and theologically. Topics include the effects of the film, the various images of Christ's work that are evident in the story, and setting up leaders we look up to as idols in our lives which will inevitably fail... And more! We hope this e...

Richard is joined by Nathan Bell of These Go To 11 Podcast to talk about the cult-classic 80's movie, Highlander - as well as the franchise spawned from the film, as well. Discussion is more on the Popcorn side of Popcorn Theology, but we did get to discuss the idea of eternity and the curse it would be if our loved ones were not eternal themselves, discipleship, and more.  Highlander on IMDB Watc...

Joe Thorn joined Richard (in David's absence) this week. The subject? 'The Witch'!    Is this film pro-Satanism, or not? Does it promote feminism, or not? How did the people in the days of this film view baptism? What does this film have to say about isolation from church community?  And more! Check it out, guys!  The Witch on IMDB Watch The Witch on Amazon   Reccos:  Get Joe Thorn's books on Oliv...

So, our podcast suffers from this condition...  Listen in as Richard and David are prompted by Memento to talk a little bit about identity, epistemology (that's a big word!), and more!    Please visit out sponsors! MissionalWear - Awesome T-Shirts, Posters, and more... Let them know Popcorn Theology sent you! Olive Tree Bible Software - Amazing resource, and now you can save 20% off by using our e...

This week Richard and David got to talk about the great 1971 Musical, 'Fiddler on the Roof'! Do your traditions line up with your Biblical convictions or oppose them? Do your traditions help to stabilize your faith in God and devotion to Him and others, or do they get in the way? This movie helps us take a long, hard look at our own personal traditions and ways of life and hopefully consider them...

Richard and David were joined by Greg Dutcher of These Go To 11 Podcast to talk about a real classic - The Shawshank Redemption!  We got to talk about how the Warden is like a Pharisee, how Andy's imprisonment and daring escape has many parallels to the Gospel,  and more! Check it out, guys, and please - share it around! IMDB Watch the film on Amazon   Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! w...

Richard and David have been challenged to a contest of movie prediction skills by Aaron and Patrick of Feelin' Film Podcast!  In this mini-episode, we discussed the rules of this challenge and then dove right into what our picks were for our individual top ten lists for the summer. We will be getting together to do a joint-podcast following this Summer to discuss the results (and to declare victor...

Which team are you? Team Richard or Team David?  This week, we kicked things off with a montage of *your* first reactions to the flick as listeners of our podcast! Then we jumped into conversation about the movie in general as well as some theological idea to consider coming away from the flick.    Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com 

Richard and David take a look at the Oscar-winning film, Crash! This flick gives a really honest representation of a huge problem facing the race of Adam.. Only the Christian faith has the solution to this problem. Let's talk about that!  Watch on Amazon Info on IMDB Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com 

David and Richard discuss time travel in general, play some Time Travel trivia, and then take a look at the movie 'About Time.' -- Subject matter revolves around enjoying each day that God has given us, giving up the need to be super in control of every aspect of our lives and instead resting in the sovereignty of the God who is outside of time, and more.  Check the movie out on Amazon .  Look at...

James Harleman joins David and Richard once again, this time to talk about Season 2 of the Netflix original series Daredevil. A very large portion of this discussion centers on the differences in vigilante philosophy between Daredevil and the new-to-season-2 character, The Punisher.    Reccos! :  Feelin' Film Podcast - a podcast that takes reviews movies from a distinctly optimistic perspective. ...

Richard and David are joined by Cam Huxford of the band Ghost Ship. We talk about Cam's favorite movies and shows, the music of Ghost Ship, Christian music in general, and much more. Check it out!   Reccos:  Why not listen to some Ghost Ship ?  Check out Gospel Song Union  Why not watch Daredevil on Netflix?    Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com...

First impression comments from various Popcorn Theology listeners, followed by discussion of the new film with Richard and David. Subject matter includes Good Friday parallels, theodicy (or the problem of evil), the nature of morality, and more!    Reccos:  Why not listen to some Ghost Ship ?  Why not watch Daredevil on Netflix?    Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.co...

David and Richard are joined by James Harleman of Cinemagogue to talk about Man of Steel. Of course we looked at the obvious parallels between Clark Kent and our actual Savior, but we also talk about fatherhood, submission, the ethics of terminating a life for the greater good, and more! Check it out! IMDB Watch on Amazon Video   Recommendations:   Richard: Fantasy Movie League + Daredevil Season...

Popcorn Theology lays back a bit as we discuss a lighter movie in Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog... or is it really all that light? We discuss heroes, villains, self-righteousness, pride, and the proper way to do Film and Theology. And try really hard not to sing.  IMDB Watch on YouTube   Recommendations: Richard: Apologia Radio's interview with Tony Lauinger on Abortion David: Musical commentary...

Pastor, author, and horror buff Joe Thorn join the show to talk with Richard and David about the horror genre and one of his favorite movies. Frailty is a 2001 Thriller starring Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey.  IMDB:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264616/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Rent or Buy on Amazon Instant:   http://amzn.to/1UJ5rQR   Recommendations:  Richard: A book - 'The Dragon King' by Brian God...

Join us this week as we talk about Marvel's slightly lower-key superhero flick, Ant-Man!    Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com 

This week, we're joined by group member and resident law expert Eric Bryant as we discuss the Netflix Original Series, Making a Murderer.  We talk a bit about why justice ought to matter within the christian worldview and dig into some of the evidences presented in the series. Do our hosts think Steven Avery belongs in prison, or not?  This episode ran way long and we just left it that way. It's a...

This week, Richard and David are joined by Nate and his daughter to talk about Pixar's latest offering, Inside Out. How should the Christian view emotions - do they rule over us, deciding our actions or can we have a degree of control over our actions despite our emotions ? And more...    Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com    Coming up next: Mak...

During our episode on Juno, we got carried away and a tad bit political even when it came to the subject of abortion. Rather than weigh down that episode, we decided to pull out a portion of that dialogue and upload it separately. This will also enable people who have not seen Juno to listen as well, as it's not really related to the movie at this point. As mentioned in this little episode, if you...

This week, David and Richard talk about the movie Juno. Is the film pro-choice or pro-life, or ambiguous on the subject? How does the movie portray Christians? And a bunch of other stuff!   Want to leave us a voicemail? 304-404-4005! www.popcorntheology.com www.reformedpub.com