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Richard, David, and James are planning to take the month to discuss some of the earlier movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - flicks that were missed previously because they were released prior to the beginnings of Popcorn Theology as a podcast. This week, we jumped into that plan by taking a look at the original Iron Man film from 2008!

This film really provides some of the most overt themes and obvious imagery, showing us a character who has a complete change of heart both metaphorically and physically. There's just a lot to talk about here for the mindful consumer. We hope you enjoy the discussion! Please share with your friends! 

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Richard and David were super excited to get to continue Popcorn Theology's now three year tradition: having Dr. Jason Lisle (of Biblical Science Institute) on with us to chat about the newest Star Wars movie!

What did we think - what did we like, dislike? We chatted about just about all the major plot points and surprises. We also discussed one or two themes that seemed important throughout the film, but we'll let you listen to hear what those are.. wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen the movie yet! 

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Ancient texts, mysterious symbols, priceless treasure... For this month's Patreon Pick, we discuss conspiracy theories, walking by faith, the history of the faith, and sacrifice and stewardship of heavenly riches. Join "treasure protectors" Maddy, Rory, and David as they scour this film for hidden clues that point to the greatest story ever told. 

Field Notes by Owl City is a dramatic retelling of the parable of the treasure found in the field (Matthew 13:44). Check it out here.

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We continued our trek through some of the earlier MCU films this week by discussing Captain America: The First Avenger! What were Richard, David, and James' initial reactions to this film when it dropped - and how do they feel about it today?

A lot of conversation about the nature of heroes in our art and how Captain America was a tricky hero to bring into the modern era - yet was nailed perfectly. Why do we tend toward heroes that are more 'like us' and less upright? Is it somehow related to our similar proclivity to humanize and/or sympathize with our villains? 

And more!

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This episode of Popcorn Theology is going to be a little different. We took a break from chatting up movies and television to talk with Derek Webb - a musical artist who has been around for a long time now and has had a very unique journey spiritually. 

We appreciate Derek's willingness to come on the podcast with us to chat with us about some very serious and important subject matter. He was forthright about where he's coming from (as he no longer identifies as a Christian believer, at this time), but was gracious in hearing a little push back to his own position at the same time. 

The conversation was honestly pretty emotionally laborious and taxing, at least for us. But it was also good to have, and we hope you enjoy listening to it - hearing from Derek himself where he's coming from, thinking through the consistency of our own biblical worldview, etc. 

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We have arrived! The guys at Popcorn Theology talk about Arrival, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. Conversation bounces to and fro on the timeline, covering subject matter from language as a tool or a weapon (as well as contrasting Babel with Pentecost), the sanctity of life, the problem of pain, determinism and foreknowledge, and probably a bunch of other stuff too. 

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A few weeks ago, David and I sat down to chat about S3E1 of Netflix's original show, Black Mirror! This episode (titled Nosedive) really gets into the negative effects of social media and the problem with finding our value in what others think about us. We hope you enjoy the conversation! 

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Join Richard and James this week as they discuss this month's Patreon-supporter selected film, Alita: Battle Angel!

This flick gets a lot of comparison and contrasting with last week's film, Captain Marvel,  as it is also recent, female-led, and covers many of the same narrative beats. But which one does it better? 

The film really gets us talking and we jump around from issues of eschatology and christology to father-figures and saviors. We think you'll really enjoy this one! 

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Join the guys this week as they prepare for the release of Glass by diving backwards into the original film in the trilogy, Unbreakable! 

This movie is considered by many to be one of Shyamalan's classics, and even his critics tend to view this one favorably. It certainly provided us a lot to talk about!

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Richard, David, and James were hugely honored this week as they got the opportunity to speak with Phelim McAleer, one of the producers from the new film Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer. Not only that, we were also joined by filmmaker, author, and long-time friend of the podcast Brian Godawa for the discussion! 

We chatted and picked the brain of Mr. McAleer about the film. What was it that got him first interested in the Gosnell murders and trial? What does he hope this film will accomplish, how would he like it to be remembered? What does he think of the response to the film so far - both positive and negative? 

We had a great time hearing from him in this interview episode, and we think you'll find it interesting as well. Please, consider sharing this episode to your own social media outlets to help the film gain as much exposure as possible. It's not often a movie makes it onto our mainstream theater screens that so clearly upholds what is essentially a biblical value - human dignity and value.

We really think the movie is a well made and important film, and we strongly encourage our listeners to make every effort to support the film by catching it in theaters. 

Learn more about the movie here. 

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This week, we decided to chat a little bit about music in general. Topics include Christians listening to non-Christian music, playing secular music during a worship service, and more - we even talked about some stuff not related to music at all! 

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You know you wanna pick up this phone! James and Kat are joined by Joe Thorn to discuss another great entry in the horror genre, this one with explicit themes of Jesus and faith, prayer and providence.

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We take a little journey this week, a journey far from home. This flick is super hard to talk about without spoilers, not just for this film but also for Avengers: Endgame... so listener discretion is advised! 

The film made us think about the tension between rest and responsibility, the idea of 'fake news' and the court of public opinion, and a lot more! We hope you enjoy the discussion! 

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The truth is beautiful... but what about this film? James and David are joined by "Wonder Kathryn" to discuss the mixed reviews and myriad themes in this atypical comic book movie, as it seeks to lasso our idols of power and identity and continue this franchise's critique of human nature.  

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James, Maddy, and Eric give Arsenic and Old Lace the Cinemagogue method. They cover murder as a "charity", the sanctifying influence of marriage, and how your earthly parentage is overcome by Christ's supernatural parentage. Join them as they host an episode that has been 2 years in the making.

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For only our second documentary ever, Miles and James dive into “Am I Racist?” and discuss how documentaries (and mockumentaries) tell a story. As Matt becomes a DEI/antiracist expert, we highlight the underlying worldview and how it mimics the Biblical doctrines of creation, fall, and, religious penance. Join us and “do the work” of Popcorn Theology!

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Chapters:
Cold Open - 00:00
Welcome & Details - 1:11
Popcorn Ratings - 2:20
Theology Ratings - 3:56
Subscribe, Share, Support - 5:44
Ads: 6:22
SPOILER WARNING - 8:22
POPCORN THOUGHTS: 08:38
- Documentaries: Not Unbiased: 18:51
- The DEI movement - 23:53
THEOLOGY THOUGHTS - 37:06
- No Distinctions - 41:02
- The FALSE GOSPEL of DEI - 46:30
- DEI’s Contradictions & Discrimination - 52:52
Lightning Round: Christians using deception? - 1:16:13

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This week, Richard and David aim to misbehave! 

What did we think about the fan-demanded movie conclusion to Firefly, Serenity? 

Conversation touches on issues such as: Pragmatism vs Conviction, Belief is a motivating force, the importance of having the proper object for our belief, disagreeing with others in a way that is helpful, and a lot more. 

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This year’s Christmas Patreon pick. Join David, Miles, and James as they address the history of the real Santa Claus and explore the themes found within the Santa Clause. At first glance this movie may seem like childish Christmas sentimentality, but you will find it addresses deep questions about family, divorce, belief, skepticism, and what it’s like to be a reluctant convert to a higher calling.

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Can James, Miles and David brave the thematic darts, swing over the theological pits and dodge the rolling ball of tropes to recover the treasures in this cinematic relic? Whether it’s the years or the mileage, this film has aged well and opens up a box of conversation treasure. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for commissioning this narrative expedition!

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This week, we took a bit of a different approach and instead of looking at a film or TV show we looked at a viral video that has been making the rounds on the normal social media outlets. In 'I'm a Christian, but I'm not...' we see a problematic view of Christianity espoused in order to earn the world's approval. The Bible has much to say about this, and we enjoyed watching the video and talking about it on this episode.

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Zootopia is on the menu this week, and we talk about the good and bad messages behind the film, thus exploring why it can be controversial. The movie deals with subject matter that is much deeper than your typical children's movie - racism and prejudice, for instance. There are also a number of points that could be less than helpful, depending on how one views the story. 

Maybe you have a strong opinion about the movie. Maybe not. Either way, we hope the episode is interesting to you. 

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You’re probably thinking “Why would you review THESE movies?” Well, underneath the exaggerated reputation and some admittedly objectionable content are two films about family, legalism, judgment, underestimating love, and more. Also murders, explosions, and a tongue that surely personifies James 3:6. But James and Greg jump in the deadpool and dare explore what we can reject, receive and redeem. Will they stick the superhero landing? You decide.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Welcome - 01:47
Popcorn Ratings - 03:23
Theology Ratings - 06:16
Subscribe, Share, Connect - 07:29
Ads - 08:39
Comics vs. Films - 11:00
Nudity, Violence, Language - 19:55
“Merc with a Mouth” - Smack Talk in the Bible? - 24:19
Popcorn Thoughts - 33:06
Deadpool’s Origin & Conflict - 41:17
A Hero on His Own Terms - 58:50
“Four of Five moments…” - 1:07:52
Discipleship and Maturity - 1:12:07
Colossus & Cable: How the World Sees Christians? - 1:20:21

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In preparation for the release of "Christopher Robin", James and David are thinking happy thoughts and flying back in time to the 1991 classic "Hook".

This magical film explores several topics, including regaining child-like wonder, abdicating adult responsibility, the Christography of Pan, and the battle for the hearts of Peter's children.

To record this podcast, why, it was an awfully big adventure.

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Check out the fantastic written content at sister website, www.cinemagogue.com! 

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Snake Plisskin (Eric), The Brain (James), and the President (Rory) seek to escape the mindless hellscape of 1980’s New York. Join them as they rescue a proper view of “living under the sun”, masculinity, and government from the nihilism of the 80’s.

James' book Cinemagogue is getting a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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When we began our Patreon a few months ago, our goal was to release one exclusive episode per month chosen by and for our Patreon supporters. When we realized that was a little difficult on our schedules, our Patreon supporters graciously allowed us to begin releasing these exclusive episodes to the entire Podcast audience - while allowing them the ability to help us choose what to cover, once per month.

Now that this is our format, we want to begin dropping the previous exclusive episodes on our main podcast feed. This week, you'll get to hear the exclusive episode we had recorded on Spider-Man 2!

Honestly, I can't even remember where this conversation went... but here it is! 

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David and James continue to cook, passing the midpoint of our exploration of this award-winning series; there will be no half measures! This time they are joined by Kat to discuss hot takes on Skyler‘s three word bomb drop, the series most divisive episode, and the worship of Mammon.

Season 2: https://youtu.be/ciyqeggk5m8
Season 1: https://youtu.be/d4BxozxMfR8 

Chapters:
Intro: Skyler Meets Saul - 00:00
Welcome - 2:57
Popcorn Ratings - 3:56
Theology Ratings - 11:15
Subscribe, Share, Support - 17:25
Ads: SPOILER WARNING - 19:14
Season 3 Recap - 22:32
Popcorn Thoughts - 26:20
Popcorn Sound: 23:40
Fly: Breaking Bad’s Most Divisive Episode - 43:12
“I Can’t Be The Bad Guy”: Responding to Guilt - 54:44
“This money… it’s mine”: Worship of Mammon - 1:15:24
“No Half Measures”: Waffling vs. Dedication - 1:34:36
Lightning Round: Receive, Reject, Redeem - 1:46:55

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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! 

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Enjoy a bonus minisode!  [SPOILER ALERT] Here James, Miles, and Rory discuss themes in Across the Spider-Verse which overlapped closely with The Flash. We don’t want to spoil Spider-verse for any of you who haven't seen it. We also discuss Man of Steel after 10 years and how the movie subtly embodies “the American way.”

Want to hear more? Check out our episodes on The Flash, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Man of Steel.

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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. 

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Recommendations: 

Richard: A book - 'The Dragon King' by Brian Godawa. 

David: Our new Spotify collaborative playlists.. check them out! 

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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 objectively.

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As our podcast is still on a bit of a Holiday break, we decided we'd take this opportunity to open up the vaults of James Harleman's Cinemagogue content, right here on the podcast feed!

Take a listen to this presentation which took place after a live showing of the film, years ago!

We'll be back with our regular programming very soon! 

(Written content from Cinemagogue on this film can be seen here)

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Would you believe we had substance to talk about after watching Hobbs & Shaw ? 

Buckle up for some chat about blood family vs made family, the motivational nature of deadlines, and more! 

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Join Richard, David, and James as they sit down to chat about this relatively underrated indy flick made by some amateur filmmakers in small-town Pennsylvania.

The movie, despite its low budget and flaws, really give us a lot to talk about: Vengeance, doing evil so that good may prevail, forgiveness, and more! 

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Don’t say the name of this episode out loud! Kat and James get their goth on and tackle these two Tim Burton comedies separated by 36 years yet so eerily similar. Like the ghost, this episode has the most as they discuss the cultural impact of Lydia Deetz and goth subculture, the movie’s skewed view of the afterlife, and the extremes of non-belief regarding spirits versus an unhealthy interest in them. Watch the episode here.

Chapters:
Cold Open: Are we dead? Or... - 00:00 
Welcome & Details - 1:39 
Popcorn Ratings - 4:38
Theology Ratings - 10:07
Subscribe, Share, Support - 13:14
Ads: - 14:41
SPOILER WARNING - 16:58
Popcorn Thoughts: Beetlejuice - 17:58
Popcorn Thoughts: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - 26:43
THEOLOGY Thoughts: About that Afterlife - 37:02
Lydia Deetz and the GOTH worldview - 50:33
Astrid and NON-Belief - 1:06:45
Dealing with Spirits - 1:12:25
Providence by Storyteller - 1:19:30
Lightning Round: Receive, Reject, Redeem - 1:25:50
Wrap up, What’s coming up - 1:33:44

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The three of us are joined by James' wife Kathryn to discuss the newest offering in the MCU, Captain Marvel! This has been a pretty polarizing film, so what did we all think of it?

Disclaimer: None of us are actually a sexist pig; we just play one on this podcast. 

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Many movies entered the coliseum, but thanks to the voting of our Patreon saints, only Gladiator survived. This week we are joined by guest host Jam Watkins, of the Christian metal band Context, as we explore this modern classic. This movie reminded us of the real courage of early Christians as they were cast into the arena. Topics discussed include the power of mobs, jealous brothers, and how this movie provokes in us a desire to live for something transcendent.

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Today we finish out our three week dive into Edgar Wright's films by taking a look at Scott Pilgrim vs the World! This was both David and Richard's first time watching this movie (we know, we know!), but it is a longtime favorite of James'. 

We chatted about the unexpectedly star-studded cast, its very unique style, and then used the story as a spring board to dive into some of the Proverbs, to discuss how past relationships can still affect our present and future, and more! We hope you enjoy listening in! 

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This week, David and James were re-joined by Richard in order to discuss this year's Super Bowl - with a special focus on the ads that aired during the game! 

These ads cost a lot of money and they are used to promote ethics, worldview, and business - we ought not be mindless consumers, even during the commercials! 

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This week, we jump headlong into the new Marvel film, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'. We also talk a little bit about really good villains. 

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Richard and David went straight from the theater directly to the recording studio (otherwise known as David's Spare Room) to chat about the phenomenal new Marvel flick, Spider-Man: Homecoming! This movie was a lot of fun, and in the area of discussion prompts it does not disappoint!

We got to chat about what it means when we say that our bodies belong to the Lord, being content with roles and seasons of life that seem less than spectacular, the balance between doing what is right and honoring authority that is placed over us when we disagree with their idea of what is best, and a lot more!

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What can The Karate Kid help us think through as it relates to mentoring and discipleship, committing to important projects/training/etc, and being able to trust the Lord even when we can't see how His plan is working out for our good (as is promised)? 

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Listen in, trust us, and let us mentor you through the treacherous arena of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Based on the book of the same title, this prequel to the hit series explores many of the same ideas from the originals as it follows the ambitious rise of President Snow. In this episode, Becky, Maddy, and Miles discuss many tasty ideas including the way that this story plays with imagery of snake and doves, how the Hunger Games relates to Christian generosity, and how the Songbird (Lucy Gray) gives us hope for a life that transcends a dog-eat-dog world mentality.

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This week, we get to take a look at the family animated film 'Big Hero Six'! We talk about sacrifice, compares Beymax to the Holy Spirit, talk a bit about idol worship, and then use one plot device in the film to launch into a conversation about the doctrine of regeneration as well as having unity as Christians even when we disagree on secondary matters. This was a lot of fun!

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This week, we took a look at another one of Christopher Nolan's awesome movies - The Prestige! Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, and many other awesome cast members - this flick is definitely a must-see!

We chatted about the casting and the movie in general, and then we used the movie as a discussion prompt to talk about a number of other subjects. Self-Deception, our own longing for resurrection, the nature of obsession and how it relates/is similar to idolatry, and a bunch of other stuff.

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This past week, Richard and David were on Facebook Live Video to discuss the recent developments regarding the (now deleted) Popcorn Theology Facebook Group, and how we are moving forward. We are including audio from the relevant portion of that video session here, for our listeners' information. 

Short version for those who don't have time to listen: The public group is gone, but we have a Patreon group which has the same discussions but also some cool perks. You can be a part of it for any pledge amount, even as low as one dollar a month.

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Join us as we try to tackle this incredibly unique special from the Black Mirror series, Bandersnatch! This is the Black Mirror episode (or is it a film?) where you get to basically 'Choose Your Own Adventure', and it definitely made for some good mind-blown moments.

Bandersnatch really puts the viewer into mind of the ideas of free choices vs predestination, and so that's where we camp out for some time. In what ways is our interaction with Stefan similar to God's interaction with man? In what ways is it very dissimilar?

We referenced this article throughout the episode by AJ Maynard. While we found general disagreement with it, what he was wrestling with was definitely something the episode wrestles with and he helped provide us a prompt to dive into the issues! 

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Join us this week as Richard and James discuss the newest offering in the 'Unbreakable' trilogy (if it can be called that?), GLASS. 

While these co-hosts may go back and forth a bit in their opinion about just how good of a movie this turned out to be, there is no disagreement that this film gives us some really good things to think about and discuss! 

Doubt vs Faith, the nature of conversations which have as their beginning an assumption of materialism, and more. We hope you enjoy! 

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Richard and David got to watch Thor: Ragnarok this week, and went almost directly from the theater to the microphones. We talked about the difference in feel for this movie when compared with the other Thor films, the music and filmmaking choices as well as the particularly interesting cast, and more.

Then we got into some of the meat that exists in this story; the idea of the church being a people rather than a place, the concept of the God of the Bible seeming to change when looked at in the Old Testament vs the New, and more. 

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Roll for initiative! In this episode, James, Jam, and Becky delve into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and explore the themes found within this new movie (that gets it!). We'll be discussing the dangers of covetousness and selfishness, even when they're disguised as virtuous intentions. Join us as we explore the intersection of storytelling and faith, and see how the game can be used to communicate important truths. Don't miss out on this epic adventure!

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Watching Dune is only the beginning. Continue the journey and join David, James, and Miles as they scour over this movie like a thirsty person in an unforgiving desert. Listen in to unearth how the story of Dune has had great influence on the sci fi landscape, but is itself clearly influenced by the Bible. Themes of prophecy, messianic anticipation, ancient near eastern imperial politics and much more can be found on this episode of Popcorn Theology.

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Take a listen to our first episode of PTV, a new series of content we will be releasing which focuses on individual episodes of television series. We chose to dip our feet in this week by looking at a highly philosophical episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Season 2, Episode 9, 'The Measure of a Man' tells the story of Data as he fights for his own right to personhood and choice. This episode is freely available on Netflix and leads us to talk about things such as what makes a person a person, how we ought to treat others and how we fail to treat others properly when we dehumanize them, and more. 

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David and Richard are joined by a friend, Brandon Richardson, in order to discuss Jurassic World, and the rest of the Jurassic movies. And Noah somehow. Subject matter includes ethics, staying true to source material/scientific realism, Gods will, and more. 

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Is Tolkien rolling in his grave? Have modern political sensibilities warped middle earth beyond recognition? This week Miles, James, and David watched the first two episodes of the Rings of Power to find out. Regardless of your reaction to the show itself this episode may help you commit to being watchful for evil at all times and to fight the good fight of faith even as you hope to leave all the evil and pain in this world behind.

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This week, David and Richard jump into some conversation on the Netflix original series, Daredevil! Conversation turns toward reading ourselves into Scripture, coming face to face with our true identity apart from Christ, and more. 

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As this week saw us all celebrating April Fool's Day, the guys decided to take a look at one of the most 'foolish' characters in movie history - Navin Johnson! 

What exactly does it mean to be 'The Jerk'? How does the movie portray a foolish person? How does the God describe a foolish person? 

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It’s a battle royale as our hosts - like Godzilla versus Kong - wrestle over the quality of this latest monsterverse installment! But James, Eric, and guest host “James the Younger” all surface some curious observations about the film’s Moses motif, the sovereignty of God(zilla) and a curious parallel with Revelation chapter 20. Want some kaiju-sized conversation? We gotcha.

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Cold Open - 00:00
Intro - 01:24
Plot Summary - 02:49
Subscribe, Share, Connect - 04:05
Popcorn Ratings - 05:28
Theology Ratings - 09:08
Ads - 11:23
Cross-Cultural Engagement (The Al-Ma'idah Initiative) - 13:45 
Popcorn Thoughts - 18:26
KONG’s Moses Motif - 34:19
Revelation 20 - 38:23
Godzilla the Watchful Protector - 46:47
Collateral Damage: Godzilla vs. God - 1:03:25
Lightning Round - 1:11:00

Inconceivable! This week we talk about 'twue wove', six fingered men, giants, swordplay, and much more... that's right, it's The Princess Bride! We also, for the first time, got into some voicemail feedback! Check it out!

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So tell me do you wanna know... what James and David thought of The Greatest Showman? Besides the amazing production quality, the film explores the highs and lows of chasing your dreams and gives some great imagery for discipleship and taking ownership of mockery. When it comes to this movie, this podcast is everything you ever want; it's everything you ever need, and it's here right in front of you... OK, I'll stop.

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James, Maddy and Rory reunite for this epic podcast crawl and become Popcorn Theology's only hope for finishing the Cornetto Trilogy! Can they make it from theme to theme and receive/reject/redeem before the episode comes to a tragic end? You’ll have to see for yourself. Let’s Boo-Boo!

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Intro - 01:12
Popcorn Ratings - 03:18
Theology Ratings - 08:24
Subscribe, Share, Connect - 11:19
Ads - 12:54
Popcorn Thoughts - 15:26
Self-Sacrificing Glory vs. Destructive Self-Serving Glory - 28:23
Exposing Our Sin - 38:12
Loving Our Sin, Rejecting Our Savior - 48:50
Lightning Round - 1:02:57

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Ride into the Danger Zone with Kat, Miles and James as they feel the need for speed, yet slow down to explore the target rich environment of this refined sequel. They navigate themes of age and wisdom, how to teach, surrogate fathers and the difference between confidence and pride.

Hello neighbor. We’re so glad that you’re here. This week we cover A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood the story of a hardened journalist who comes face to face with Mr Rogers. Listen in as we discuss Mr Rogers’s virtue, his impact on others, and his spiritual disciplines that allowed him to maintain such an incredible life. Also this week David and Miles are joined for the first time by Becky Watkins our Social Media Manager and longtime Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology.

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It took us awhile to get around to seeing this film! 10 Cloverfield Lane provides Richard and David with content that springboards them into some good conversation.

Can truth come from an undesirable source, and should we discount, accept, or be cautious of statements that come from suspect sources? How do unbelievers view God - how should we view Him? Does this film have anything to say about family dynamics or how men tend to view/should view women? 

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As a resolution for 2024, James repents of a glaring omission (and potential Popcorn Theologian disqualification) by finally watching this quintessential film! Richard and Miles join James to berate him… AND to discuss the important themes beyond the obvious one in the film’s title!

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Richard and James are joined once again by Kat this week to discuss the new Amazon miniseries Good Omens! 

A theme of this discussion seems to be, 'Insight mixed with nonsense' as the show seamlessly continues to jump from insightful line or concept to outright nonsense or blasphemy.. So please, don't be a mindless consumer on this one! 

Discussion begins with our thoughts on the book and show and then dovetails into discussions on God's sovereignty (or His ineffable plan, if you will), free will, and the question of whether or not God wishes us to sin against Him. You'd be surprised just how much C.S. Lewis comes up! 

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In David's absence, Richard was joined by James Harleman of Cinemagogue to talk about the brand new Stephen King flick, The Dark Tower! This film has gotten some seriously negative reviews, but how did Popcorn Theology feel about it? 

Conversation hits on the idea of good things become God things, seeking first the Kingdom of Heaven, the way in which the world tends to view those of strong faith, the importance of memorizing Scripture, creeds, & catechism - and much more! 

Be sure to check in with what James is doing at Cinemagogue! 

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It’s Demo Day!! David makes room for his new emotions (guest hosts) Nate and Charlotte as they navigate the stream of consciousness for Inside Out 2. In this episode, we discuss anxiety, peace that passes understanding, the basis of beliefs, and the “already, but not yet” life that Christians lead. And remember, you are not an ennui consumer! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. 

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Ads - 11:48
Popcorn Thoughts - 14:05
Japanese Folk Religion - 18:12
Mighty Rushing Wind - 29:06
Folklore vs Mythology vs Truth - 38:33
Lightning Round - 54:35

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This week we conclude our trek through Middle Earth by taking an extended look at the finale of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Return of the King! Conversation jumps to and fro, from the lordship of Christ over our lives being resisted as pictured in the character of Denethor to the idea of serving in ways or areas that we are not particularly gifted, as the Hobbits serve as warriors in this story despite their frailty - and much more.

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Lord of the Rings is the fantasy series and for many The Fellowship of the Ring is the standard by which all fantasy films are measured. Richard and David talk about their love for the series, discuss the symbolism in the film (from various Christ-like characters to the one ring's many similarities to sin), and much more! We went a little longer on this one, guys! 

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What strange providence that we'd get two 'Captain Marvel' movies in quick succession! Join us as we take some time to talk over the latest from DC in film, Shazam!

The flick has a surprising amount of things to look at - from the seven deadly sins as a form of 'villains', to made family vs born family, to the idea of finding a righteous person in this fallen world. 

We also kicked around our thoughts on the movie in general, as this was Richard and David's first real exposure to the character! Check it out! 

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This week, our time machine takes us back to some audio content from James Harleman regarding the original Avengers film! This episode is being released as we follow along with the Road to Endgame calendar! 

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Shhhhh! Listen closely, it may be hard to hear the deep ideas explored in this film nonverbally while bullets and explosions rock the screen, but they are there! Special guest John Perritt from Reformed Youth Ministries teams up with James as they target themes of vengeance, idolatry, keeping covenant, general revelation and more in this unique film by action master John Woo.

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Our 3 hosts (James, Miles, and Rory) all enjoyed the Flash, so it was a pleasure to discuss it on a deeper level. The Flash delivered many things that the fans have demanded, while sharing a message that such demands are not always warranted. Highlighted themes include: making mature decisions and listening to your elders, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and how wisdom can emerge from the “house of mourning.”

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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?

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Join Richard and David as they circle back around to cover last year's Ready Player One, which was the film chosen by our Patreon supporters for this month!

The movie seems to have grown on both of us a bit on our recent second viewing, and it definitely provided us some good things to kick around and discuss!

We referenced an article from Reel Spirituality, which can be checked out right here. 

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Why do we like murder mystery movies, and what can we learn from Rian Johnson’s cutting edge entry? Drawing a Blanc? See if David, James, and Richard get the point as they examine this film’s sharp social commentary.

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Who you gonna call, when you need a hilarious cult classic examined from a Christian world view? Popcorn Theology! Join Kat, James, and Miles as they discuss one of their favorite movies. Included is an overview of ghosts, demons, and evil gods in the Bible, a discussion on what makes a movie a horror or Halloween movie, as well as a look at how people react when faced with the supernatural.

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David and James journey with Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac and Charlie Hunnam to South America, self-interest, and stark consequences. in this heist film that is perhaps more honest and sobering than others that glamorize the criminal behavior.

Watch the Netflix original and listen to their reflections on temptation, greed, self-righteousness and more.

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There's no doubt The Matrix was seminal in the origins of Popcorn Theology... so it was "inevitable" that we'd jack back in to see what themes the latest film resurrects. Whoa... with reviews in sharp opposition (like humans and programs?) Richard, James and Miles download their thoughts and spar on the film's revisit of classic themes, as well as coded messages about conversion, crises of faith, how salvation may not come as we expect in shape or timeline, and how we are supported in our time of doubt. 

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This episode will probably feel like six-in-one... We apologize for how quickly we found ourselves moving through each chapter, but it sure was hard to talk about this film well in a reasonable length of time!

Richard and James take the week (sans David) to chat about the Netflix original Coen Brothers film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs! This movie seems to have some deep ideas it is playing with, but as we find on the episode.. figuring it all out can be about as unlikely as a chicken that can do math! 

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Hop on the Cat Bus and join Eric and Rory as they explore the animated classic My Neighbor Totoro. The links for the book and article that we discussed are below:

Book: God of All Things by Andrew Wilson: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/god-of-all-things 

Article: https://thinkchristian.net/my-neighbor-totoro-and-becoming-like-little-children

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Popcorn Ratings - 03:11
Theology Ratings - 07:31
Subscribe, Share, Connect - 10:02
Ads - 11:48
Popcorn Thoughts - 14:05
Japanese Folk Religion - 18:12
Mighty Rushing Wind - 29:06
Folklore vs Mythology vs Truth - 38:33
Lightning Round - 54:35

Music by Ross Bugden: ♩♫ Epic Trailer Music ♪♬ - Fall (Copyright and Royalty Free)

Since James was killed off on a recent episode, Richard and David reached out to Samantha Macarages - fellow admin of the Popcorn Theology facebook group - in order to chat about the hit John Krasinski film, A Quiet Place! 

What are the primary theme(s) of the film? How does the movie deal with the ideas of guilt, sacrifice, and family? This movie provides a very interesting picture of these things and more! 

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Why is Thor crying? Jamespool recruits Jamerine to explore this fourth-wall breaking, record-shattering blockbuster film, with Gregpool along for the ride as they explore themes of what it means to matter, to be a hero, and to find redemption and meaning in a multiverse of mixed messages. Also, they geek out on cameos, Easter eggs, and a movie that celebrates three decades of Marvel movies!

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Welcome - 1:35
Popcorn Ratings - 3:23
Theology Ratings - 8:32
Subscribe, Share, Support - 13:23
Ads - 14:43
SPOILER WARNING - 17:26
Favorite CAMEO and Fight Scene - 18:22
Popcorn Thoughts - 27:22
Wade and Wanting to Matter - 41:21
The Dangers of Isolation and Despair - 58:17
The Awkward Break - 1:09:48
Abdication, Guilt and Redemption - 1:10:36
Is Faith an Educated Wish? - 1:22:10
Does What We Do Matter? - 1:29:14
Wrap-Up - 1:37:21

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This week, David and Richard spend the whole episode listening and responding to voicemail messages from our awesome listeners! Topics covered include the horror film genre, engaging entertainment created by individuals with whom we strongly disagree, the Pixar film Inside Out, our favorite all-time movies, and more! Enjoy!

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