
302 episodes

Popcorn Theology Popcorn Theology
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4.8 • 142 Ratings
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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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BONUS: Film & Theology Intro
In this live recording, James Harleman (co-host, pastor, author, cinema-guy) introduces the concepts of mindful entertainment. Starting with his Film & Theology events, to his book Cinemagogue and the Popcorn Theology podcast, James explores the history and philosophy behind our mission: dissecting narrative to point people back to the greatest Storyteller of all.
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Episode 280: Avatar: The Way of Water
Pack up the family and go for another trip to the blue planet with Miles, James and Kat. They dive into the themes of fatherhood and pacifism, and swim through the shallow philosophy and deep moral dilemmas of this blockbuster sequel.
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Episode 279: It's a Wonderful Life
It's a wonderful way to end a wonderful year for our wonderful Patreon Supporters as we review the movie THEY chose! Miles, David and James explore It's a Wonderful Life, and why this Christmas classic (or is it?) has endured for generations with themes of suffering and life's worth (plus a curious take on angels). Lasso this episode and pull it down!
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Episode 278: Avatar
Feeling blue? Well plug in to this episode as James, David and Miles open a Pandora’s box of spiritual themes in what James argues is (love it or hate it) perhaps the most Popcorn Theology movie of all time. Revisit this titanic blockbuster before the upcoming sequel.
Books mentioned in this episode:
- Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest by Suzanne Simard
- Pollution and the Death of Man by Francis Schaeffer
- The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
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Episode 277: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Popcorn Theology FOREVER! David and James are joined by Kat - seems appropriate as they cover Black Panther - as they dive into the themes of loveless lives, processing grief, vengeance and more in the depths of this thought-provoking and poignant sequel.
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Episode 276: The Rings of Power
This week longtime listener and first time guest host Eric joins David and Miles for part 2 of our exploration of the Rings of Power. Our opinions differed on the show itself, but we remained united in our fight against the dark forces of mindless entertainment. Rings of power inspired discussions on the honorable choice to help one another, the struggle against evil, the hope of redemption, and the deceptive nature of spiritual evil.
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Customer Reviews
Popcorn Theology
I was recommended this podcast by a friend and thoroughly enjoyed listening to every episode. It’s really nice to listen to people talk about movies grounded in a biblical world view! I highly recommend you give Popcorn Theology a listen.
Thought provoking
This is a fun podcast but thought provoking as well. The hosts dive into film and television to see how the stories that entertain us relate to God and the Bible. As a mindless consumer this was something I never really thought about that much before but their discussions add new layers to the viewing experience as they find Biblical parallels in every story and see what we can learn from our entertainment.
Best podcast for engaging the world of entertainment
This is the best podcast for teaching you how to "engage in the art of our day" with a Godly worldview. You will learn how to Reject, Redeem, and Receive the themes found in movies and TV/Streaming series. If you only have time for one podcast listen to Renewing Your Mind with RC Sproul, but if you listen to two podcasts then make the bold and wise decision to subscribe to Popcorn Theology "and you will never view entertainment in the same way again."