Christ, Culture, and Cinema

Jeffrey Skopak
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    I, Robot - What Was SciFi is Now Social Commentary

    So what happens when a Science Fiction Movie rubs eerily close to our contemporary context? What was "out there" is now "right here." in a span of 21 years the movie I, Robot went from thrilling science fiction a drama about the technological edge of which we stand. What does faith have say about it? How do we address technology that is moving faster than our morality and laws can keep up?

    37 min

  2. MAR 6

    Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery

    Before listening to this podcast make sure you watch the movie first! With twists and turns, characters with personal flaws and ambitions, a murder takes place and a fortune from the past remains missing. Join Benoit Blanc as he takes us on a journey of sin and grace, penance and mercy, death and restoration.

    37 min

  3. FEB 27

    The Studio - Satirical Cringe Comedy that is Relatable

    This week we delve into the hot new streaming show on Apple TV, The Studio, With a core cast that interacts with real life Hollywood actors, actresses, directors, and producers, we get a glimpse in to the chaos that leads to our entertainment. Often times the situations make us cringe, yet we can't look away. Do our lives, vocations, and occupations lead us into similar moments? Can we, as Christians, become cringe worthy characters?

    34 min

  4. FEB 20

    Godfather 2 - Parallel Stories of a Father and Son

    Do the sins of the father resist upon the son? This week we look at one of the greatest sequel movies ever made - Godfather 2. By paralleling Vito Corleone with his son Michael, Director Francis For Coppalla gives us a picture of generational sin, moral decay, and fractured morality. Join us as we examine how these two characters are separate and yet intertwined.

    35 min

  5. FEB 6

    Eddie The Eagle - Getting There Was the Goal

    With the Winter Olympics upon us, we visit a true story about a British man who learned how to ski jump in order to make the British Olympic Team...but there was one problem, he wasn't very good. But that's not the point! Eddie Edwards had a simple goal: Make the Team; and playing by the rules that were set before him, he was able to do exactly that! When looking back at the 1988 Olympics people remember two things: The Jamaican bobsled team and Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards . Why? Both demonstrate the power of the human spirit and are stories that move us to remember the true joy of sports - competing!

    37 min

  6. JAN 30

    Slap Shot - When You Realize You Are Not Valued

    We open season 11 with a hockey movie in honor of the upcoming Winter Olympics . considered one of the best hockey movies ever made, we take a slightly different turn with this movie as we consider a minor league hockey team that is valued by the player/coach and his team; is valued by their hometown fans when they begin to win...but is NOT valued by the owner who is set to shut down the team for a tax right off. Join us as we explore this classic film and welcome back to our new season!

    40 min

  7. JAN 23

    Winter Break 4 - You People

    In our final Winter Break offering, we revisit the movie You People. This is a challenging look at racism and the inherent challenges of a multi-cultural society. Starring Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill, join us for some laughs and insightful commentary on this important film.

    41 min

  8. JAN 16

    Winter Break 3 - The Hangover Trilogy

    Is there such a thing as a "perfect trilogy" of movies? Well, our guest Jarod Skopak contends that there is - AND the Hangover Trilogy is it! Join us as we revisit one of our most popular podcasts of season 9.

    42 min
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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.

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