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. 14h ago

    Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince | Christ-Like Sacrifice | Christian Movie Review

    This week, Marcus and David meet atop the astronomy tower to explore Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.. what could go wrong? As Harry continues his alchemical transformation, biblical parallels abound. Try your luck and drink the potion of Christ imagery, trust, and sacrifice. And join our Slug Club (Patreon) to get early access to our exciting conclusion of the Harry Potter saga. The last episode releases December 1st, but  Premium Seating Patreon supporters can hear it today! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content. And check out the rest of the series at the links below. Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult(?) - https://youtu.be/dpzU9OLPuUI  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - https://youtu.be/ovmcjjei9XA Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - https://youtu.be/GfAIujY-tvE Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - https://youtu.be/SjmOcL6MFyM Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - https://youtu.be/FFtHUWL1h9U Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - https://youtu.be/xVxV1vY3MKo Dr. Marcus Ross is the CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply, your source for hands-on science supplies and homeschool curriculum kits. www.cornerstone-edsupply.com  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology #HarryPotterDebate #Alchemy #MagicAndFaith #HarryPotter #JKRowling #DanielRadcliffe #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology; Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  2. 6d ago

    Lanterns | Darkest Night | Christian Movie Review (Ep 443)

    Join us, if you're not afraid. Jam and Miles take on Lanterns, this DC comic show filmed in the true detective style has garnered much attention and divided opinions. See how the concept of fearlessness and courage is explored in the show and how the Bible might tell you to relate to fear. We discuss the nature of legacy, how people fight over legacy in life and throughout the Bible and we wrestle with the holes in the worldview of those who wrote the show. Chapters: 00:24 Introduction to Lanterns and Its Creators 02:37 Plot Overview and Themes 04:48 Initial Impressions and Ratings 06:36 Character Dynamics and Relationships 11:12 Exploring the Green Lantern Mythos 12:35 Character Development and Legacy 20:29 Theological Themes and Legacy Discussion 24:34 The Battle for Legacy 26:16 The Role of Jesus in Legacy 27:47 Character Dynamics and Redemption 29:45 Fatherhood and Legacy 32:36 Cultural Reflections on Legacy 34:23 Toxic Masculinity and Father-Son Relationships 37:51 The Quest for the Ring 42:00 Moral Ambiguities and Choices 45:31 The Complexity of Morality and Justice 48:55 False Saviors and Moral Relativism 51:50 Redemption and Righteousness 56:03 Fearlessness vs. Courage 01:03:49 Discipleship and Legacy 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  #LanternsHBO #HalAndJohn #DCEU #kylegardner #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  3. Oct 6

    Resident Evil | The Irresponsible Are Damned | Christian Movie Review (Ep 442)

    Grab your courier bag and go for a ride with Kat and James, from remote country roads all the way to Raccoon City, exploring everything from the best RE game to the spiritual themes in Zach Cregger's newest entry in the franchise. This movie is a great example of "life under the sun" and for a film featuring so much death, it yields one surprising, indirect commentary on life. Chapters: 4;04 - Rating the film 6:37 - Subscribe, Share, Support 7:07 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 8:20 - Pick a Tone, film! 9:42 - Similar Horror Movies 13;04 - Nods to the Games 17:29 - Ads 19:31 - Theology: Abdicating Responsibility  21:53 - Life Under the Sun: Anguish 25:41 - Horror Movie that's PRO-LIFE 32:34 - Lightning Round 35:00 - Wrap Up 37:23 - 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  #ResidentEvil #ResidentEvil2026 #ZachCregger #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  4. Sep 29

    Sheep Detectives | Christian Movie Review (ep 441)

    Is this movie baaaad, or shear genius? Believe us, you wool be surprised how many biblical themes emerge from this fluffy family film featuring Hugh Jackman and a surprising flock of voice actors. Join us as James discusses the biblical parallels with sheep and shepherd and the film's controversial view of religion, which may depend on how ewe look at it.  Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 01:27 - Popcorn Theology Ratings 02:55 - Subscribe, Share, Support 03:43 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 08:32 - Ads 10:00 - Shepherd & Sheep: a Biblical View 13:20 - Choosing Ignorance 18:28 - Securing a flock's future 20:19 - Atheist View of Religion? 24:46 - Sebastian's Transcendent Truth 30:13 - Inability to Gain Eternity 31:34 - 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  #sheepdetectives #hughjackman #ThreeBagFull #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  5. Sep 15

    The Godfather | Christian Movie Review (Ep 440)

    Our supporters asked us for a favor: review The Godfather in honor of the passing of Robert Duvall. This is an episode you can't refuse! The Godfather is often considered the greatest movie of all time, so we've brought you the greatest podcast of all time. All we ask is that you show your loyalty by not consuming mindlessly. If you do, you'll learn what it takes to be a real godfather. You'll see how the sins of our society often cultivate organized crime and how the Corleone crime family mirrors some of the kingdoms described in the Bible. Join us, and you may discover how Jesus invites you into the eternal family and kingdom that you were ultimately created to belong to. Chapters 0:25 - Welcome & Summary 6:39 - Popcorn Ratings 8:26 - Theology Ratings 10:09 - Subscribe, Share, Support 11:49 - Popcorn Thoughts 30:18 - Overrated? and Legacy 34:33 - Spoofs 38:22 - Ads 40:26 - Why Organized Crime Exists 48:41 - The Purpose of a Godfather 1:08:40 - Religious Hypocrisy  1:17:47 - Lightning Round 1:27:00 - 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  #thegodfather #francisfordcoppola #robertduvall #alpacino #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  6. Sep 8

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Christian Movie Review (Ep 439)

    Is Harry Potter a parable about law, grace, and resistance? In this episode, Marcus and David explore Harry's journey through the darkness and the Sirius consequences. We also take Umbridge with the Ministry of Magic's tyrannical use of the Law, and explore how the Order and Dumbledore's Army reflect the early church and its resistance to the Pharisees. You won't want to miss out on this one. You may not like it, but you can't deny: this episode's got style! Episodes for each Harry Potter film will be released throughout 2026. But for Premium Seating Patreon supporters, you can hear the full series right away! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content.  Here is when episodes will release publicly so muggles can enjoy them: Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult(?) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Sep 8: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Oct 27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Dec 1: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1-2) Marcus is the CEO of Cornerstone Educational Supply, your source for hands-on science supplies and homeschool curriculum kits. www.cornerstone-edsupply.com  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!  #HarryPotterDebate #Alchemy #MagicAndFaith #HarryPotter #JKRowling #DanielRadcliffe #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology; Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  7. Sep 1

    The End of Oak Street | Christian Movie Review (Ep 438)

    James and David are joined by dinosaur expert Marcus to tackle this toothy tale of a fractured family whose lives aren't a walk in the (Jurassic) park; they're running for their lives as dinosaurs stomp through suburbia and test the mettle of this modern stone age family, exposing issues of pride, contentment, faith and how we find salvation and reconciliation.  Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 03:22 - Popcorn & Theology Ratings 06:26 - Subscribe, Share, Support 07:18 - SPOILER WARNING 11:14 - Believable Characters & Animals 21:55 - Dinosaur Identification 29:20 - Prehistoric Plants and Sex  41:19 - Things we didn't like 55:01 - Gruesome Death 59:23 - Ads 1:02:11 - No God on Oak Street 1:06:28 - Jurassic Salvation 1:13:19 - Every family for themselves? 1:22:56 - Modern feminist counter-message 1:42:46 - Lightning Round 1:50:35 - 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  #endofoakstreet #ewanmcgregor #annehathaway #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology #christianmoviereview Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

  8. Aug 26

    12 Angry Men | Christian Movie Review (Ep 437)

    You are invited to deliberate and deliver a verdict on the 1957 classic 12 Angry Men. This week Bridget and Miles are reminded of the importance of dialogue in understanding complex issues like justice and morality. This film not only entertains but also challenges us to engage critically with the question "what kind of man are you?" Are you humble enough to admit your own hypocrisy and the possibility that you may be wrong? If you spend time with this movie you may leave with a greater appreciation for each individual human life and your responsibility before God to support justice for everyone.   Chapters: 3:31 - Ratings 5:51 - Subscribe, Share, Support 7:29 - Ads 8:57 - SPOILER WARNING 10:05 - Popcorn Thoughts 21:51 - Our Hero Embodies Biblical Judgment  27:52 - Insights From the Parable of the Sower  36:25 - Your sin and hypocrisy can blind you to Justice.  56:22 - Lightning Round 1:07:04 - 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  #12angrymen #SidneyLumet #HenryFonda #ReasonableDoubt #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
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Popcorn Theology

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