Men at the Movies Podcast Paul McDonald

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we wrestle with Peanut Butter Falcon.  Zack and Tyler were two men looking for family, and they find the deepest possibility of God’s affection and family in their times of deepest pain. They wonder if they are good guys or bad guys, and discover that being a hero has to do with waking up and making a choice.  Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions


Which character resonated most with you?
How are you like Zack? Tyler? Eleanor?
Where have you lost the sense of family?
Where have you found family?
Where have you lost family?
How have you handled the void?
Where have you embraced lies the world has told you?
Are you a good guy or a bad guy?  Why?
What is in your good guy heart?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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.

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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
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Coming up on the men at the movies podcast, we slay some dragons with Reign of Fire. If the dragons are symbols for sin, we see two flawed approaches. For Van Zandt, his life is obsessed with killing dragons and taking back territory in a legalistic manner. Quinn is always on defense and has a defeatist mentality. The problem with both perspectives is that they focus on the dragons, and not life. In the same way, we focus on sin when we should be focused on the Savior. It’s time to kick out the squatters, and take some territory back this week on the Men at the Movies podcast.

Questions


Which approach to sin have you taken in your life?
How have you seen one little decision snowball into “thousands” of regrets?
Where do you feel helpless from sin? What territory has it taken?
What would it look like to take territory back from the dragons in your life?
How have you identified by your sin instead of your salvation?
What do you think about the idea that all of your sins (past and future) are already forgiven?
Why are you squabbling in the mud and hiding in the castle? What does freedom look like?
Where are you focusing: your sin or your savior?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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
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In the 1986 film "Blues Brothers," Jake and Elwood find themselves in chaotic situations time and time again. From car chases to confrontations with the law, their faith in each other and their mission never wavers. No matter how dire the circumstances may seem, they always manage to keep their cool and handle the chaos with style and grace. Their unflappable faith in themselves and each other is what ultimately leads them to success, despite the odds stacked against them. In a world filled with uncertainty and unpredictability, Jake and Elwood serve as a reminder that having faith in oneself and staying true to one's beliefs can help navigate through any storm.

Questions


What does it mean to have faith? What does it look like?
How do the Blues Brothers reveal their faith?
How do you react when your calling is attacked by chaos?
How do you try to find God in the chaos?
How do you resist the chaos, instead of using it’s momentum to guide you?
How have you gone with the flow and seen positive results from what looked like chaos?
When have you gotten to the point where all your stuff doesn’t work anymore?
What would your life look like if you had the faith of the Blues brothers?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we go alien hunting with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. This movie invites you into a world of mystery, wonder, and awe—three things that are woefully lacking in our everyday lives. But we can recover that magic by slowing down, understanding the larger story that’s driven by the characters we encounter. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions


How have you responded when you see something you can’t explain?
What has been the irresistible calling on your life?
What dead livestock have you seen as you followed that calling?
How do we maintain a sense of wonder and awe?
What would it be like to slow down?
What is your understanding of the context of your life?
Is your life action driven or character driven?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we slow down to find the treasure within The Tree of Life. The father shows the way of nature, a path motivated by shame, fear, and scarcity. He longs for intimacy with his family, but doesn’t know how to find it. The mother reveals the way of grace, which appears foolish and naive, even weak. But by choosing forgiveness over fear, trust over scarcity, and submission over dominance, she shows the way to discover the glory and beauty we most want to find. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions


How do your fears reveal your identity?
How is a way of grace difficult? In what way does it appear weak? What is the fruit of that way?
How would you describe the way of nature? Why does it appeal to you? Why does it appear strong? What is the fruit of that path?
What way comes most naturally to you: the way of nature or the way of grace?
Where do you feel like you will be the source of your children’s failure?
How does shame motivate you?
Where do you feel the need to defend yourself the most?
What would it be like to slow down and sit down with the big questions?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore different archetypes of spiritual gifts in Encanto. Mirabel represents those of us who feel invisible, less gifted, and left out. Louisa and Isabel reveal the constant pressure our gifts can create—the pressure to always show up, always be perfect, and always say yes. In Bruno, we see how our gifts can even screw things up, be seen as unhelpful and unwanted. It’s only when we learn to value the person over the performance that we can truly be a unified body of Christ. We don’t talk about Bruno…but we will as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions


Which character do you resonate with?
What are your gifts? How do you use them?
What gift do you wish you had? What’s behind that desire?
How has your role defined your responsibility?
Where do you feel left out of the family picture?
Where do you feel invisible? Unappreciated?
Where do you feel pressure to be perfect? To always show up?
What would it be like to let someone else do it, and fail?
What would it be like to take a break?
Do you feel like you can’t afford a mistake?
How do you respond when you feel like your gift isn’t helping? Isn’t wanted? Not useful?

Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) 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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