The[ART]ology

Vincent Nel
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Putting the art back into theology by finding God in the movies. Join Vincent Nel as he delves into the mysteries that movies reveal about ourselves and God. Featuring guests, deep dives and thoughtful discussions, each episode will center around a theme and explore movies from an artistic and theological perspective.

  1. Golden: Demons, Darkness & Deliverance — A Deep Dive into K-Pop Demon Hunters

    09/29/2025

    Golden: Demons, Darkness & Deliverance — A Deep Dive into K-Pop Demon Hunters

    Unpack the global phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters: catchy hooks, real idols, and why hiding keeps us bound. We'll break down the movie's central themes - like shame, desire, and stardom - and explore what Scripture (esp. Mark 5) teaches about demons, spiritual warfare, confession, community, and the kind of deliverance that leads to real freedom in Christ.

    22 min
  2. Trade Talk: Craig Dehut (Appian Media)

    02/17/2025

    Trade Talk: Craig Dehut (Appian Media)

    Welcome to our first ever Trade Talk where we discuss the ins and outs and behind-the-scenes workings of the film & media industry. Today's guest is Craig Dehut, co-founder and COO of Appian Media - a multimedia non-profit production company that creates biblically accurate, visually engaging content that is free to access, and has been viewed over 10 million times in over 160 countries. To see more of what Appian Media provides, check them out at https://www.appianmedia.org

    21 min

  3. 10/01/2024

    The Cure For Loneliness?

    We're all lonely. We can't escape it. That sting of isolation, that ache of not being known. How do we find connection in an increasingly disconnected world? How do we seek out others in order to bring the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves into the open where the truth can be found - that we're not alone, not ever. Movies explored in this episode: Her Lars and the Real Girl

    17 min
  4. The Wonder of it All (with Marcus Smith)

    04/15/2024

    The Wonder of it All (with Marcus Smith)

    What does it mean to wonder, to live in awe? How can we access and practice a sense of wonder in our lives? What role do movies play in all of this? Special guest Marcus Smith (host of BYU's Constant Wonder podcast) joins Vincent in a thoughtful discussion about living with wonder. Movies discussed in this episode: A River Runs Through It Babette's Feast Marcel The Shell With Shoes On The Tree Of Life Books referenced in this episode: In The Disquiet by Vincent Nel Say Yes by Scott Erickson The Idea Of The Holy by Rudolf Otto

    32 min

  5. 02/14/2024

    The Art of the Bromance

    Why is it that many men struggle to express their feelings or forge intimate friendships with other men? What will it take to break free from societal norms and embrace the beauty of platonic love and friendship? Let's unravel the layers of the male psyche and discover the true art of the bromance. Films explored in this episode: Close I Love You, Man

    17 min
  6. The F Word: Feminism (with Kiel Murray)

    09/30/2023

    The F Word: Feminism (with Kiel Murray)

    Screenwriter and Story Developer Kiel Murray has a conversation in which we talk about her career, her faith, and her experience writing strong female characters over the last 30 years for various animation studios like Pixar, Disney, and Skydance. Movies discussed: Brave Cars Cars 3 Raya and the Last Dragon Luck Other topics discussed: The Creative Process Feminism and female representation The Confidence Gap The Bechdel Test

    38 min

  7. 06/16/2023

    Oh Great, Depression!

    An exploration into depression (the emotional kind, not the financial kind). How is depression represented in modern cinema, how do we reconcile our personal experiences with these portrayals, and how do we make it through despite them? Movies explored in this episode: Aftersun The Hours It's Kind Of A Funny Story

    39 min
  8. Spice Up Your Life (with Matt Cannon)

    01/23/2023

    Spice Up Your Life (with Matt Cannon)

    I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want: two guys with accents discussing the merits of Spice World: The Movie. And a zigazig ah. Article referenced in this episode: https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/spice-world-20-years-later-is-weirdly-relevant.html

    36 min
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Putting the art back into theology by finding God in the movies. Join Vincent Nel as he delves into the mysteries that movies reveal about ourselves and God. Featuring guests, deep dives and thoughtful discussions, each episode will center around a theme and explore movies from an artistic and theological perspective.

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  • Creator
    Vincent Nel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vincent Nel
  • Show Website
    The[ART]ology