Popcorn Theology

Popcorn Theology
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Popcorn Theology is a podcast where entertainment and theology meet. We look at film and TV, both new and old from a Biblical perspective, enjoying the arts to the glory of God. Join in on the conversation!

  1. 5d ago

    Spider-Man Brand New Day | Christian Movie Review (Ep 435)

    Greetings, True Believers! Our intrepid, time-tested web-slinger is breaking box office records and spinning an all new narrative web, so James and Miles are joined by Spider-fan Dr. Paul Marchbanks to see whether this latest entry has legs (two or eight) and what theological perspectives might stick in this film focused on isolation, mystery, self-reliance and more. Swing in and give it a listen! It's guaranteed to be AMAZING. Excelsior! Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 4:11 - Popcorn Ratings 6:41 - Theology Ratings 8:41 - Subscribe, Share, Support 9:19 - SPOILER WARNING 9:37 - Surprise Casting & End Credits Scene 17:36 - Popcorn Thoughts 40:57 - Ads 43:01 - Community Matters 49:42 - It is not good for (Spider-)Man to be alone 1:01:42 - Who Gets to Decide? 1:13:29 - It is Damned to Be Separated 1:19:31 - Lightning Round 1:31:30 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #spiderman #brandnewday #spidermanbrandnewday #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  2. Jul 28

    Independence Day | Christian Movie Review (Ep 434)

    Kick the tires and light the fires, big daddy! Our Patron Saint Supporters voted for us to launch a mindful consuming assault on this alien invasion classic from the '90s, and three disparate hosts from across the country converged to converse on this patriotic summer blockbuster. Did James think the film was fresh or stale? Did Eric think it had anything meaningful to say? Did Miles truly get abducted by aliens? Let's just say… we will not go quietly into the night! Chapters: 0:50 - Welcome to Earth 3:04 - Popcorn Ratings 5:34 - Theology Ratings 7:27 - Subscribe, Share, Support 8:25 - SPOILER WARNING 8:27 - Popcorn Thoughts 30:58 - Ads 36:05 - Love Wins the Day 43:41 - Fate or Providence - God as a Chess Player.  54:40 - Reconciliation Between Man and Multiple Hero's Journey 1:06:20 - Lightning Round 1:15:40 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #ID4 #independenceday #jeffgoldblum #willsmith #billpullman #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  3. Jul 21

    The Odyssey | Christian Movie Review (Ep 433)

    Is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey great and captures the themes of Homer's epic or does he update it too much for modern sensibilities? Or does it land somewhere in the middle? Eric is joined by Dr. Paul Marchbanks @diginthedirt, and Bridget to discuss the deep and lasting themes of The Odyssey and Odysseus' journey home.  Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 7:18 - Popcorn Ratings 14:56 - Theology Ratings 20:19 - Subscribe, Share, Support 21:04 - Ads 23:06 - SPOILER WARNING 23:15 - Popcorn Thoughts 33:29 - Casting Controversies 41:28 - Black Helen of Troy? 53:56 - Bridget's Themes Rundown 1:09:41 - Releasing Control 1:20:10 - Zeus' Law Vs Christian Hospitality 1:30:27 - Lightning Round 1:37:56 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #theodyssey #christophernolan #mattdamon #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  4. Jul 14

    The Patriot | Christian Movie Review (Ep 432)

    Raise your flags, grab your flintlocks and follow James and Eric as they take aim at this patriotic piece of cinema and make their declarations about the film's themes, from parenthood and principles to a Christian view of vengeance and justice. Has this historical fiction gone stale, or does it remain an aspirational tale worth revisiting and recommending? Chapters: 1:05 - Welcome & Summary 4:27 - Popcorn Ratings 10:10 - Theology Ratings 12:47 - Subscribe, Share, Support 13:26 - Ads 15:36 - Popcorn Thoughts 36:15 - Theology Section 47:30 - Justice is Necessary | Rejected the Sissified Culture 55:41 - Reclaiming Aspirational Models 1:03:00 - Pushback "Vengeance is Mine Says The Lord" 1:15:32 - Lightning Round 1:30:54 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #ThePatriot #MelGibson #HeathLedger #RevolutionaryWar #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview  Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  5. Jul 9

    Supergirl | Christian Movie Review (Ep 431)

    Our hosts were disappointed with this movie, but you won't be with this episode. Jam and Miles dive into this messy movie to pull out the themes and redeemable moments.  This movie invites an exploration of finding one's home, seeking justice, and what makes a heart morally bright enough to choose good even when we don't want to. The god shaped hole is large in a world where one is called to be "good." Chapters 0:52 - Welcome & Summary 1:57 - Popcorn Ratings 6:32 - Theology Ratings 9:56 - Subscribe, Share, Support 11:01 - Ads 13:06 - SPOILER WARNING & Popcorn Thoughts 17:10 - What makes a Soul good and light 23:34 - Poorly defining home and goodness 52:43 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #supergirl #superman #dc #dceu #MillyAlcock #jamesgunn #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview

  6. Jun 30

    Moneyball | Christian Movie Review (Ep 430)

    Do you really know the game that you're playing?  Moneyball asked this question of baseball and this week Eric and Miles ask the same question of you? Are you really focused on the right things in life?  What really counts? Are you willing to sacrifice your ego and face rejection in order to follow what you believe? Listen in and we may all learn what it means to win at life with eternity in mind. Watch the episode here. Chapters: 1:04 - Welcome & Summary 4:14 - Popcorn Ratings 9:07 - Theology Ratings 13:29 - Subscribe, Share, Support 15:21 - Ads 17:29 - SPOILER WARNING and Popcorn Thoughts 27:14 - What's The Problem? 38:44 - Do you Believe? No Room for Ego. 49:13 - Billy's Search for Justification 59:16 - Why Did He Turn Down Boston? 1:02:50 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #moneyball #bradpitt #jonahhill #baseball #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  7. Jun 23

    Disclosure Day | Christian Movie Review (ep 429)

    Full Disclosure? Some of us think this film should be renamed "Disappointment Day", while others are more charitable. "Listen" to what we loved, hated or had mixed feelings about as James and Miles are joined by VERY special guest Dr. Paul Marchbanks, professor of literature and film at California Polytechnic State University. Check out his Youtube channel and film reviews via the links below. Dr Paul Marchbanks @diginthedirt   Christianity today articles  https://www.christianitytoday.com/writers/paul-marchbanks/ Chapters 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 6:37 - Popcorn Theology Ratings 15:55 - Subscribe, Share, Support 16:58 - Ad Break 19:00 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 24:39 - Standout Performances 30:59 - Alien Impact on Global Tensions 33:28 - Theology Thoughts 35:05 - How Aliens will impact Faith 39:41 - The Role of Truth 1:10:31 - A Journey of Faith 1:21:10 - Wrap Up 1:23:37 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #disclosureday #alien #spielberg #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  8. Jun 16

    Shrek 25th Anniversary | Christian Movie Review (ep 428)

    Have you seen Shrek's face? Are you a believer? Shrek turned 25 this year and yet the humor - and deeper narrative threads - feel like they haven't aged a day. James looks into this swamped franchise and sees the ugly truth of fairy tales and friendship, why we should probably listen when an ass is talking, and most importantly why we shouldn't be a Farquaad. Watch the episode here. Chapters 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 1:27 - Popcorn Theology Ratings 7:05 - Subscribe, Share, Support 7:43 - Ads 9:46 - SPOILERS! Theology Thoughts 11:19 - The Truth of Fairy Tales 14:41 - Role Reversal 17:00 - Identity & Friendship 20:08 - How the SAVIOR Comes 24:24 - Donkeys & Change 27:47 - Wrap Up 30:02 - Until Next Time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281  #shrek #mikemyers #eddiemurphy #camerondiaz #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

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Popcorn Theology is a podcast where entertainment and theology meet. We look at film and TV, both new and old from a Biblical perspective, enjoying the arts to the glory of God. Join in on the conversation!

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  • Creator
    Popcorn Theology
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    498
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Popcorn Theology

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