Dreams of a Better Day Podcast

Si and Ben take a trip back to the early 1990s when the big bad guy was the Soviet Union to watch a more serious Unusual Films (Bob Jones University) production about a Bible printing team. Warning: Ben (unironically) loves this movie.

Si and Ben return to where it all started and watch another film from the Kendrick Brothers cinematic universe. What do you get when you mix a small-town coach, an athlete with a dead-beat Dad, and a chance to win it all? That's right. You get Hoosiers.

In this episode Si and Ben pick up the sequel to the critically acclaimed Kirk Cameron's Left Behind. The rapture has happened, the antichrist is on the rise and all hell (literally) has broken loose.

Si and Ben return to the podcast in order to finally finish reviewing the God's Not Dead series of movies! (until the next one is released later this year.) Other topics include: Ben married The Listener. Gramps is influencing the Christian movie landscape.

Si and Ben travel through time to stop the podcast from existing and learn a valuable moral lesson from Dr. Russell Carlisle.

Si and Ben complete the God's Not Dead trilogy with God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness. Did Pastor Dave ever make it to Disney World? Will Josh Wheaton return? Is God dead? All these questions, and many more, will be addressed in the exciting[sic] conclusion to the series. Other topics: Si and Ben have given up.

Si and Ben review Cry from the Mountain, a story about a Father and Son who are woefully unprepared for a week long kayaking trip.

Si and Ben watch Courageous, a gritty police procedural in the vein of The Shield and The Wire. Topics include: Can't remember, we recorded this awhile ago.

Si and Ben return from hiatus and watch Time Changer, the 2002 story of a man from the 1890s who is transported to the future in order to resolve an obscure faculty debate over two sentences in an academic work that tens of people will one day read.

Si and Ben are joined by Spencer to discuss Left Behind, the adaptation of the books inspired by the film A Thief in the Night based on the 19th century interpretation of the book of Revelation. Topics include: The Rapture and organ donors Prequel novels How do computers work?

In 2014, one man with a vision forced his entire nursing home community to join him in a quest to defeat the atheistic forces of darkness by challenging them to a tennis match. This is that man's story. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full movie here, Si and Ben STRONGLY suggest watching this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YL_JwfKeYo Topics include: Ben has never seen A Christmas Story Si has never seen Princess Bride

Si and Ben watch the second movie in the God's Not Dead cinematic universe. A public school teacher faces off against Leland Palmer in a controversial court case over whether or not God exists (sort of?). Other topics: Si and Ben don't know how to work a microphone. Atheists are bad people. Jurisprudence.

By listener request, Si and Ben channel their inner mommy-bloggers and watch Mom's Night Out - a story about a stressed out mother who finally gets a much needed night off while her video-game loving husband keeps an eye on the kids. Other topics: Is bowling fun? ALEX KENDRICK?! Ben is a sexist.

Si and Ben watch Hangman's Curse - In which Scoob and the gang uncover a highly secretive group of cultists seeking to unleash the Chamber of Secrets on an unsuspecting small town high school. Chaos ensues.

Si and Ben discuss Flywheel, the Kendrick Brothers debut film telling the story of Zacchaeus, a wee little man... a wee little man was he... and his attempts to save his used car lot by naming and claiming blessings. Other topics: Bible Prophecy Prosperity Handkerchiefs Karmic Christianity #TeamKendrick or #TeamCameron?

Prophecy experts Si and Ben discuss Thief in the Night, a 1970s end-times thriller about a 30 year old teenager and her harrowing tale of missing the rapture twice. Topics include: Chick Tracts Conspiracy Theories What are snake farmers?

Si and Ben begin with an exclusive live interview of Kirk Cameron then read some fan mail that leads to a fun-filled adventure where they discover the power of courage and the meaning of true friendship. Questions for discussion: How should Si and Ben have handled their confrontation with Kirk Cameron? Was Evan Gelical a peacemaker or a problem causer? Have you ever been forced to keep making a podcast that you hated? How did you respond?

Si and Ben review Facing The Giants - The story of a football coach (Denzel Washington) who leads the first integrated high school football team in the south to a state championship. Other topics: Ben doesn't understand football. Ben loves Friday Night Lights Si doesn't mess up the intro The Apostle

Si and Ben, along with special guest star friend-of-the-podcast Jordan sit down and review the movie that started it all, The Buttercream Gang. A story of friendship, loss, real gangs, and delicious treats. Topics include: What happened to Pete in Chicago? Who is the real 'fat kid'? Why is Margaret the way that she is?

Si and Ben watch Christian Mingle, the story of a compulsive liar who uses religion to get everything she wants without any negative consequences.

Si and Ben review Friendship's Field, a story of friendship, racism, gender-identity, and bad fashion set in the 1960s. Topics include: Si and Ben aren't sure how to review a good movie. Caravans?

In this episode Si and Ben sit down and watch 2014’s God’s Not Dead - the timeless story of a young Perry Mason in the case of the Philandering Philosopher. Other topics include: Was this movie a Duck Dynasty commercial? Was this movie a Newsboys commercial? How many plots can one movie have? Josh's girlfriend is the WORST.

Si and Ben watch 1988's On Our Own - A heartwarming story about 4 orphans trying to make it on their own with only one song on their Spotify playlist. Topics include: The failures of the legal system Did everyone leave their keys in their car in the 80s? Real gangs are real dangerous

Si and Ben watch A Little Piece of Heaven, the 1991 story of a small-town serial kidnapper on the lam (Kirk Cameron) and the brave law-enforcement officials that bring him to justice. Rating: Si, One Angel Costume Ben, Participation Trophy - no rating Other topics: Kirk Cameron's birthday How did this movie get made? Si is still not sure how Twitter works

Si and Ben crack The Omega Code and plunder the secret world of bad end-times movies. Other topics include: Principles for a Successful Antichrist Amazon reviews Si and Ben can't remember the plot

Si and Ben introduce the inaugural episode of the Dreams of a Better Day podcast with a review of the critically acclaimed Fireproof. Other topics include: Marrying your parents. Workplace pranks. Caleb is hungry.