The God in Film Podcast

For our ONE HUNDREDTH episode we’re looking at The Da Vinci Code, the 2006 mystery thriller starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou and that realest of Gs, Ian McKellen, based on the controversial novel by Dan 'Don't fact check me, just love me' Brown. We’ll be looking at the Council of Nicea, Emperor Constantine, and where did the idea of Jesus being married come from? We're joined by critic, author...

For our 99th episode, we're looking at Pluribus, the Apple TV show starring Rhea Seehorn, the cosy, post-apocalyptic science fiction television series created by Vince Gilligan. We’ll be looking in-depth at the flaws in utilitarianism, as well as the importance of free will and the occasional demon possession. Giles & Julia are joined by writer and R.S teacher Natalie Minaker who talks about h...

For this episode, we’re looking at 'Wake Up Dead Man'. The third film in Knives Out murder mystery series starring Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin and Daniel Craig. We’ll be looking at the rise of Christian Nationalism, the difficulties of Christian leadership when you get too popular and how to talk to those on the other side of the political divide. We are joined by the wonderful Steve Chalke MBE. St...

For this episode, we’re looking at Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Martin McDonagh’s 2017 film starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell. We’ll be looking at the most dramatic conversion in the Bible, what does loving your enemy look like and how the Bible is used to oppress women.    We speak to writer and speaker Sally Hope from Always Hopeful about how the Bible ha...

For this episode, we’re looking at The Last Jedi, the controversial second film in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. We’ll be looking at what the Jedi code actually is, what is deconstruction and what is the 180 rule? For this episode, we let Julia get into her feelings about the film, and watch her go through her own Star Wars deconstruction in real time! Finding the Faith in the begins at 30:28.  

We’re looking at Supernatural, the TV series created by Eric Kripke following the lives of the Winchester brothers as they hunt demons, ghosts, monsters and the occasional fallen angel. Giles and Julia are joined by the First Lady of GiF, Claire Gough as she and Julia work out a schedule for sharing Dean and we'll be hearing from super fan Laura Jayne Hunt as we dive into the murky world of the Su...

For the second part of our Easter special, we’re looking at The Chosen, season 5. The multi-season series focusing on the life of Jesus, as seen through his followers. We’ll be asking what do the gospels say about violence, how do we deal with religious violence and how do we engage with media made by problematic people? Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 4:29.

For our Easter special, we’re looking at Jesus Christ Superstar. The 1973 version of Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice’s phenomenally successful rock opera musical. We’ll be looking at Bertolt Brecht, the representation of Judas, the controversy around Mary Magdalene, and what is hypostatic union?   Finding the faith in the film begins at 17:45

For our very special 2025 Christmas episode, we’ll be looking at ‘Home Alone’, the 1990 classic directed by Chris Columbus, written by the legendary John Hughes and starring Macaulay Culkin in his breakout role. Also, as it's the God in Film Christmas Party, we'll be swapping gifts and you're welcome to stick around for that! Please note: this is one of those 'Nonsense episodes'. If you want serio...

For this year's Halloween special, we're looking at Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, the 2023 Chris Pine film based on the famous (some might say, infamous) table top role play game. Julia speaks to Rob Bradley from Rolldark, the UK's Dungeon Masters for hire. We look at the evolution of the game, and working out exactly why some Christians have a problem with the game.  Finding the F...

To celebrate the release of 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' we’ve just dropped our ‘God in Springsteen’ bonus episode, previously only available to our Patreon patrons. In it, I hear from film critic and super fan, Andy Godfrey who talks us through his enduring love of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band. We chart Bruce’s faith from growing up in the shadow of the Catholic church all th...

For the finale of this season, we're looking at 'The Good Place', the Netflix show about a woman who ends up in 'heaven' but knows she doesn't belong there. Giles & Julia joined by RS teacher, Natalie Minaker as we ask: who was St Irenaeus? What is salvation anxiety, and have we definitely got it right when it comes to the whole heaven and hell thing? Finding the faith in the film begins at 8:...

For this episode, we look at one of the latest instalments in the Star Wars franchise 'Andor'. We look at the trope of the 'Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss' as shown in Dedra Meero, examples of very different ways to push back against authoritarianism and when should Christians resist the government? Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 24:45

For this episode, we’ll be looking at Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps. We’ll be asking if Stan Lee’s esoteric view on God impacted his story-telling, whether the Silver Surfer is more like Jesus or Lucifer, and whether God himself might in fact be a cantankerous comic book artist. Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 21:31.

For this very special episode, we’ll be looking at the Angel Studios show, Testament, which reimagines the story of how Jesus’ disciples spread the good news of him to the world by transplanting it to an alternate-modern era. We’ll be looking at what is made up, what bits are real, and one of the trickiest passages in the New Testament. We also spoke to the show's writer and director, Paul Syrstad...

Giles & Julia look at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds the Trek prequel following the adventures of the Enterprise crew before Jim Kirk took the centre seat. We're joined by Chris Chaplin from the First Flight podcast to talk about Captain Pike's troubled production history. We’ll be asking what’s the difference between a hero and a messiah figure? And whether this show proves that God exists in...

God in Film is back for Season 8! And to kick us off, Giles & Julia are looking at The Sound of Music, the 1965 American musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer based on the stage musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein. We're joined by author, broadcaster and priest, Bryony Wood, as we look at what it means to be a real nun, how to channel the love you find inside yourself, and what...

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of ‘Born to Run’ we’ve just dropped our ‘God in Springsteen’ bonus episode on our patreon page. In it, I hear from film critic and super fan, Andy Godfrey who talks us through his enduring love of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band. We chart Bruce’s faith from growing up in the shadow of the Catholic church all the way to arguably his most spir...

Recently, Giles wrote a review for Premier Christianity on the latest Superman film and they invited him to go onto Premier Christian Radio to talk about it. So we wanted to share the conversation with Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast last Wednesday. We hope you enjoy this little bonus episode!   Read the Superman review for Premier Christianity here: https://www.premierchristianity.com/re...

In keep with our little tradition for our Easter special, we’ll be looking at season 4 of 'The Chosen'. The first multi-series depiction of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of his followers. We're joined by regular contributor and First Lady of God In Film, Claire Gough, as we look at how to deal with grief when Jesus doesn't heal someone, which character Julia finds the hottest,...

For our very special fifth birthday episode, Giles & Julia are joined by a merry band of co-hosts to look at 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves', the 1991 swashbuckling blockbuster that doesn’t CARE what you think about its anachronistic accents. We’ll be looking at medieval Christianity, plenary indulgences, and what the crusades were actually about.   Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 40:4...

For this episode, Giles & Julia are looking at The Mandalorian, the first new Star Wars TV show of the modern television era. We're joined by writer and academic, James Rose to talk about masculinity in the show.  We’ll be looking at adoption in the family of God, and how to support someone leaving a fundamentalist religion choosing between your child and your religion.    Finding the Faith in...

For this episode, we're looking at Star Trek: Discovery, and asking, what should Christians do if aliens exist, why is Michelle Yeoh so great and which OT character does Michael Burnham reminds us of? We're joined by Chris Chaplin from Micro Trek's fame who reflects on Discovery's stumbles and standouts. Finding the Faith in the film begins at 27:42.

Giles was asked to appear on the Inspirational Breakfast show with  Esther Higham on P remier Christian Radio about the new Amazon Prime show 'House of David'. Have a listen to this interview that we're releasing as a special bonus episode.   *Apologies about the audio quality, had a last minute technical hitch before going on air!*

For this episode, we're looking at Captain America: Civil War, the third film in the Captain America franchise and the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’ll be looking at radical forgiveness and what Jesus’ loyalty looks like.   Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 24:36.   Savannah Locke's substack can be found here: https://savannahlocke.substack.com/p/to-worship-jesus-is-to-worsh...