Men at the Movies Podcast

Paul McDonald
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Men at the Movies Podcast

We discuss the movies we love and why we love them. We discover what these modern parables say about who we were created to be. Our hearts reveal a roadmap to our design, and the movies that resonate most are worthy of examination to identify the truth about the men our world needs, the men God designed us to become. Join us as we discover the God’s truth in the movies we love.

  1. Chasing a Dream

    MAR 15

    Chasing a Dream

    Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I have a conversation with filmmaker and content creator Chris Bowden from Refocus Creative. His desire is to create high quality, authentic stories. His goal is not to push people away, but to draw them to Jesus through what they see. Polished caricatures don’t move us to transform, but seeing the truth demonstrated in characters we relate to. About Chris Christopher Bowden is a national award-winning Videographer & Editor and the Owner and Creative Director of Refocus Creative, LLC. Chris has also written, directed and produced several short films, some of which have been accepted into various film festivals. His next project Shema, a biblical-fiction short film inspired by The Chosen, is his most ambitious project yet. Filming begins this March at Capernam Studios in Texas, followed by a few production days in Massachusetts this June. You can follow the Kickstarter to get notified on launch. You can also follow Refocus Creative on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their upcoming projects.  Questions What’s your favorite board game?How do you share about your experience with Jesus?What questions do you find yourself asking Jesus?When have you gotten answers you didn’t want to hear that changed you?How has religion sanitized or polished Jesus, the stories in the Bible?Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemoviesFacebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemoviesInstagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemoviesTwitter: twitter.com/_menatthemoviesIf you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemoviesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQApple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    59 min
  2. The Hope in Missed Opportunities

    MAR 1

    The Hope in Missed Opportunities

    Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the themes from Tron Legacy. In focusing on the father son relationship in this movie, we identify so many missed opportunities. Like Flynn, it’s easy to mess up in a pursuit of control, order, even perfection. But no matter how many times we fall, it’s not to late to reconcile. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where have you missed opportunities with your kids?Where did your dad miss opportunities with you? What did that say to your heart?In what ways were you fathered well?In what ways have you fathered well?What is your relationship with control, order, and perfection? What happens when you pursue these things?How do you pursue control, order, and perfection?How has trying to be a perfect father gotten in the way of connecting with your kids?What can you do today to step in and recover some of those missed opportunities? It’s not too late.What do you need to ask for forgiveness from your kids?What in your relationship makes you open and available to your kids? What needs to change to make that happen? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemoviesFacebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemoviesInstagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemoviesTwitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemoviesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQApple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 15

    Starving for Love

    Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter into the tragic story of Napoleon. In him, we see a man who is competent in the realm of battle, and incompetent in the realm of love. What fails in the relationship with Josephine, and how can we find true attachment and keep the battle out of the bedroom? Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What is the difference between immature and uninitiated? Where do you feel competent? Confident? Strong? What areas do you feel incompetent? Or lacking? Or immature? How to you take the tactics you use where you are confident into the arenas where you feel incompetent? How does that work/not work for you? Where do you go to feel safe? Secure? Soothed? Seen? What is the prize for being a man? Where do you feel like you’re starving? What would satiate that? Where in your life is God patiently waiting, but you’re moving to fast or your life is too loud to hear him? Where is your marriage treated more like a battle or a power struggle? How do you control the atmosphere in your home? What is your natural response to shame: getting big or getting small? How do you operate as a consumer? When crisis and conflict strike, what age do you feel? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    1h 4m
  4. What Should We Do with our Feelings?

    FEB 1

    What Should We Do with our Feelings?

    Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we embark on our mission to explore the 2009 movie, Star Trek. In Spock and Kirk, we see the tension between two ways we deal with our own emotions. Spock tries to stuff and control his feelings, while Kirk embraces and lives for them. Both pursuits are flawed, and we need to understand two things. It’s okay to feel, and we were made for more. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Did you prefer Star Wars or Star Trek? Why? Which character resonates with you and why? Spock, who experienced condescension and disregard? Or Kirk, who lived in the shadow of a hero? How do you try to be like your dad? How do you fight his influence on you? If you have siblings, how have you competed with your brothers and sisters? How have they competed with you? How has competition harmed your relationship with them? What no-win situations have you faced? Which decision did you make? How have you settled for a normal life? What does it mean to be dangerous for good? How have you been dangerous for nothing? How have you edited your memories? Your life? What ends up on the cutting room floor? What is your relationship with your feelings? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    1h 1m
  5. Where Can You Find Identity and Purpose?

    JAN 15

    Where Can You Find Identity and Purpose?

    Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I talk about Man of Steel. Clark had 2 fathers to give him his identity and purpose—where can we go to find ours? The only way to receive the validation and love from God is in solitude. We discover new identities, and prepare for the battles to head. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who is your favorite superhero? Why? Where do you feel hidden? Stifled? Uncomfortable? What gifts have you been given? What would it be like to crucify your gifts, to let them die so that God can redeem them? Where do your dreams prop yourself up? Who points you back to your character? What does solitude mean to you? Where do you go to hear the voice of your father? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    1h 3m
  6. What's Your Response to Power?

    JAN 1

    What's Your Response to Power?

    Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, power is the theme of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Vortigern wants more power and sacrifices everything to get more. Arthur tries to refuse the power that is rightfully his. Both responses do damage. But we find that the struggle has produced character in Arthur that makes him able to handle his strength for good. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Clay Clay is a teacher, coach, youth worker, popcorn salesman, wannabe farmer who lives in the countryside in Iowa with his wife Megan and 3 kids.  He enjoys running, wrestling, fishing, travel and family time.  He is on the narrow path, looking for the next first step in his walk with God. Questions How have you pursued power/success/ambition? What was the cost? How have you refused the offer of power that was rightfully yours? What was that impact? How have you experienced growth through conflict? Where can you choose the harder path? When have you felt pinned by life? What is your relationship with risk? Do you need to engage more with it, or slow down from it? What part of you needs to die? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    1h 2m
  7. Is Your Need for Control Ruining Your Life?

    12/15/2024

    Is Your Need for Control Ruining Your Life?

    Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our conversation on the Godfather. When we want to take control, what we’re saying we want to take the place of God in our lives. We think that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, but then we find ourselves slaves to our feelings and our desires. When we turn to God, and submit to him, we actually find a greater freedom than we ever thought possible. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie Questions What decisions have shaped your life? Where do you feel like God is the one pulling the strings, and maybe hasn’t done a good job? How do you try to take control of the strings of your life? When do you feel powerless and helpless, like a puppet on a string? How do you react to that? Where is it difficult to relinquish control? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

    51 min

  8. 12/02/2024 · BONUS

    Relationship is Crucial

    Paul McDonald, host of Men at the Movies, invites listeners to support the podcast and its various platforms on Giving Tuesday. He highlights his video projects, including a documentary series about the impact of Jesus through the ministry of Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Uganda. McDonald expresses gratitude for the relationships built through the podcast and invites listeners to partner in its future endeavors. Key points • Podcast Expansion: Website, YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts for additional content. • Documentary Project: Creating a short documentary series based on the author’s experiences in Kampala, Uganda, focusing on the impact of H3’s work. • Podcast Focus: Exploring stories of transformation and revelation, similar to those found in beloved films, through the Men at the Movies podcast. • Call to Action: Seeking prayer, financial support, and partnerships to continue the podcast and documentary project. Links: - Patreon: patreon.com/menatthemovies - Cameo giving: menatthemovies.com/investors - Men at the Movies website: https://www.menatthemovies.com/ - Men at the Movies YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw - Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menatthemovies TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/_menatthemovies C.S. Lewis Institute-Charlotte: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/charlotte/ Carolina Outpost: https://carolinaoutpost.com/ Heads, Hearts, and Hands (H3): https://www.headsheartsandhands.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

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    We discuss the movies we love and why we love them. We discover what these modern parables say about who we were created to be. Our hearts reveal a roadmap to our design, and the movies that resonate most are worthy of examination to identify the truth about the men our world needs, the men God designed us to become. Join us as we discover the God’s truth in the movies we love.

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    • Creator
      Paul McDonald
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      204
    • Rating
      Explicit
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      © Paul McDonald
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      Men at the Movies Podcast

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