180 episodes
Christ, Culture, and Cinema Jeffrey Skopak
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- Religion & Spirituality
Jeffrey Skopak and Michael Popp explore the intersection of faith, cinema, and the contemporary context of American culture. Using both classic movies as well as new releases, Skopak and Popp discuss how the cultural collisions of the twenty-first century are reflected in the movies and how Scripture speaks faith, comfort, and direction for the follower of Jesus. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeffrey-skopak/support
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Passengers: The Moral and Ethical Consequences of Decision Making
What if the "hero" faced moral and ethical decisions that adversely impacted the life of another? What if he was not so heroic and his decisions led to the death of another? And what if that person found it in her heart to reconcile and make the awful situation work? That is what we will explore this week in this Sci-Fi survival meets love story
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The Meg - You Don't Know What You Don't Know
A summer blockbuster movie...a prehistoric shark...and a complicated hero with a past. This week we look at a summer action/adventure movie that presents a character with depth and flaws. Those around him assume much but seemingly know little. What do you know about other people? Are you quick to rush to judgment?
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Road House - Boundaries, Self-Control, and Self-Awareness
Another Road House?! How do you remake a classic without upsetting loyal fans of the late Patrick Swayze? By keeping key elements, repeating memorable lines, but making a very different movie. Jake Gyllenhaal takes the lead role of Dalton in a very different direction. Questions arise about his background, self-control, and boundaries he tries to establish for his life. What happens when those boundaries are tested and he crosses the line?
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - The Need for Parental Love and Guidance
This week we look at a comedy classic that inadvertently puts a spotlight on the need for parental guidance, discipline, and love. Join us as we explore this oft quoted movie and see that there are some hidden gems of parental assistance and care.
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Welcome to Marwen - Taking the Time to Know The Story
In this important movie we are challenged to get beyond the facade and get to know the depth, hurts, pains, and story of another person. All too often we do not take the time to understand why a person acts and behaves the way they do.
But what happens when we do? We just might learn to accept the person right where they are because their story is important.
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The Hitman's Bodyguard - Faithful to the Mission, Understanding of the People
This week we look at a dynamic pairing of Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds as they team up in this comedic-action-thriller. What do you need to do to learn how to work with other people? How do you overcome your initial angst and dislike to see the good and graciousness of other people?
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