The Biblical Filmroom

Michael McGinnis
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A study of the Bible from a sports player-coach perspective.

  1. Aug 4

    When the Church Doesn’t Know What to Do with Singles

    This episode explores the hidden struggle of modern singleness through the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1) and asks how the church can better love and care for faithful singles, especially those over 40. It highlights misunderstandings from loved ones and leaders, offers practical ways the church can provide compassionate support and belonging, and encourages listeners to trust God’s faithfulness while acting with kindness toward those who mourn.

  2. Jul 28

    The Lies We Tell While Waiting: Rewriting Your Singleness Story

    Have you noticed the longest conversations you have each day are the ones with yourself? This episode of The Biblical Film Room examines four common lies singles tell themselves—"something's wrong with me," "I've missed my chance," "everyone else is ahead," and "God is punishing me"—and contrasts them with Scripture. Michael Jerome encourages singles (especially those 40+) to replace fear and comparison with biblical truth, offers practical exercises, and closes with a coach's challenge to identify one recurring thought and counter it with a Scripture.

  3. Jul 22

    Ready to Love? 4 Relationship Skills You Won’t Learn by Accident

    Michael Jerome explains why healthy relationships require intentional growth, not just finding the right person. He breaks down four core skills—listening before defending, managing conflict with repair attempts, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries—and shows how Christlike character sustains love beyond chemistry. The episode includes practical takeaways like premarital counseling, daily spiritual preparation, and a coach’s challenge to practice one relational skill this week, urging listeners to become the kind of person who can love well.

  4. Jul 14

    Why Being Single Feels Harder Than Ever — Loneliness, Belonging & Biblical Hope

    Being single in modern culture often brings amplified loneliness—isolated living, friendlessness, technology replacing face-to-face connection, and endless dating app choices have made belonging harder than before. In this episode Michael Jerome examines the biblical basis for companionship, acknowledges the real pain of singleness, and challenges the church to create intentional, intergenerational community where singles are seen and discipled, not merely positioned to wait for marriage. Practical takeaways include recognizing longing as part of God’s good design, countering lies with Scripture, taking one intentional step toward connection this week, and trusting God’s care whether or not marriage comes.

  5. Jul 7

    Finding Purpose in Seasons You Never Wanted

    In this episode Michael Jerome explores how God can use pain and suffering to shape, prepare, and redeem our lives. Using biblical examples—Joseph, David, and Paul—he shows how painful seasons can produce compassion, dependence, resilience, maturity, and ministry. Listeners are encouraged to move from asking "Why?" to asking "What are you forming in me?" as they seek purpose and hope amid hardship.

  6. Jun 30

    Flags or Faith? Reclaiming True Freedom This 4th of July

    This episode examines what kind of freedom we celebrate on the 4th of July — political liberty or the deeper, spiritual freedom Christ offers — and asks what happens when loyalty to a nation competes with loyalty to God’s kingdom. Michael Jerome reflects on America’s 250-year history, the rise of Christian nationalism, the lessons of January 6, and calls the church to faithful discipleship that represents Christ rather than a political movement.

  7. Jun 23

    When Pride Meets Scripture: Can You Love Without Affirming?

    June is Pride Month, and for many devout followers of Jesus, it creates a tension between loving people and affirming beliefs that conflict with Scripture. In this episode of the Biblical Film Room, Michael Jerome explores the history of Pride, including the Stonewall Uprising, explains why Christians may hesitate to celebrate Pride Month, and presents a call to engage with compassion while holding to biblical truth. He discusses key scriptures about love, highlights examples where religious liberty feels challenged, and closes by affirming the dignity of every person while urging faithfulness to God's design.

  8. Jun 16

    Juneteenth Through The Lens Of Scripture: Celebrating Freedom or Practicing It?

    What if freedom is more than a holiday? In this episode Michael Jerome examines Juneteenth through Scripture, asking whether legal emancipation has translated into spiritual, cultural, and familial freedom. Using Galatians and other biblical texts, he contrasts freedom from bondage with freedom for service, highlights modern community struggles—fatherlessness, poverty, and broken families—and calls churches and individuals to pursue restoration, responsibility, and daily practice of gospel freedom.

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A study of the Bible from a sports player-coach perspective.

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  • Creator
    Michael McGinnis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    The Biblical Filmroom