Jesus Take the Reel

This week we're joined by friends of the show (and real-life husband and wife!) Hailey and James Eckerdt for a decade-end panel. Together we make a definitive, Jesus Take the Reel best-of-the-2010s top 10 list! In part 1 we pick in our 10, in part 2 we'll determine the order! If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts and leave a review!

This week we're joined by friends of the show (and real-life husband and wife!) Hailey and James Eckerdt for a decade-end panel. Together we make a definitive, Jesus Take the Reel best-of-the-2010s top 10 list! In part 1 we pick in our 10, in part 2 we'll determine the order! If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts and leave a review!

The boys are back in town to discuss 2019 in film! We list our favorites, weigh in on overrated/underrated trends, and share what God taught us this year! CHECK IT OUT! Find/review us on Apple Podcasts, find/follow us on twitter @tonyscarcello, @jordanmagill and @taylorlind. Also find us on Letterboxd!

This week we surf the East Australian Current in search of some insights on 2003 Pixar favorite, Finding Nemo! Jordan talks about Christ as our home, Taylor parallels Marlin's search for Nemo with Christ's parable of the lost sheep, and Tony explains how church people need to start swimming in the same direction. Shout out to Science Mike McHargue and his book, Finding God in the Waves for inspiring our episode title. If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review!

This week act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God as we discuss movies about justice! Taylor - Trolls and the hearts of the wicked. Tony - A Time to Kill and personal sacrifice. Jordan - Do the Right Thing and disruptive justice. If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts, subscribe and share!

What is in a name? For that which we call a podcast by any other name would sound as lovely? This week we talk names! We also make our final predictions for the 90th Academy Awards ceremony! Taylor talks Harry Potter and fear of the name. Jordan looks at Spirited Away and the freedom that comes in remembering our names. Tony digs into Million Dollar Baby and how God has made us part of His family. If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we ASSEMBLE! to discuss megahit Marvel masterpiece, Joss Whedon's The Avengers (2012)! Tony and Taylor talk unity of the body of Christ while Jordan asks whether we should use the weapons of the enemy for Kingdom work! If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review! Or find us on Twitter @reel_jesus, @tonyscarcello, @taylorlind12 and @jordanmagill!

This week we leave 2017 behind (FOR GOOD) as we discuss movies about new beginnings! OSCAR NOMINATIONS!!! Taylor - Return of the Jedi and redemption Jordan - 2001: A Space Odyssey and adaptation If you enjoy our podcast, find us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

This week we get by with a little help from our friends, and I get by with a little help from my sister, Exorsisters-host Marlie Miller! Since we both work in “helping professions,” we decided to talk through movies about helping! Marlie - The Sixth Sense and coming alongside another Jordan - Short Term 12 and self-care in helping professions If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we channel our inner goddesses as we discuss 2017's DCEU mega-hit Wonder Woman! Tony highlights Wonder Woman's resilient hope in the face of disappointment, Taylor compares Steve Trevor's sacrifice to Christ's, and Jordan talks about balancing saving the world with loving our neighbors. If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts and leave a review!

This week we're joined by Not the Nerds You're Looking For co-hosts (and real-life husband and wife!) Hailey and James Eckerdt for a year-end panel. Together we make a definitive, Jesus Take the Reel best-of-2017 top 5 list! 1. Get Out 2. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi 3. Lady Bird 4. Dunkirk 5. Logan Rounding out the top 10: The Big Sick, It, Thor: Ragnarok, Blade Runner 2049, Wonder Woman If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts and leave a review!

This week we close out our first year of podcasting with a discussion about our favorite movies of the year and their theological insights. Tony - Dunkirk and surviving Taylor - Atomic Blonde and identity Jordan - Lady Bird, love and paying attention If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we get our wings as we discuss Christmas classic (and Jordan’s number 1 favorite) It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)! We’re also joined by special guest Ryan Cagno. Tony & Ryan - Hope Taylor - Faith Jordan - Love (It was an accident, we swear!) If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes/Apple podcasts and leave a review! Also find and share our stuff on facebook at Jesus Take the Reel and twitter @reel_jesus

This week we deck the halls with boughs of MOVIES with our guest Marlie Miller! This is a Christmas grab-bag episode, so each of us brought one of our favorite Christmas movies to the discussion. Marlie - Santa Claus is Coming to Town and the spirit of giving Jordan - Elf and spreading Christmas cheer Taylor - the importance of family If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes/Apple podcasts and leave a review! Also find and share our stuff on facebook at Jesus Take the Reel and twitter @reel_jesus

This week we release our long lost, end-of-the-summer episode on 80s fantasy classic, The Princess Bride (1987)! We talk mostly dead spirituality and the power of love! If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple Podcasts, subscribe and leave a review!

This week Tony interviews theological superstar, from the Word of Life church in St. Joseph, Missouri, author and Pastor Brian Zahnd (A Farewell to Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God)! And guess what? They have the same favorite movie, 2011’s Tree of Life! Taylor and Jordan also review some new movies and tackle this week’s movie news. If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts, subscribe and leave a review! Also, find us on twitter @reel_jesus, @jordanmagill, @tonyscarcello and @taylorlind!

This week we play the clapping game with the Conjuring (2013)! Taylor - Church membership Tony - The importance of memory Jordan - Pastoral care and the priesthood of all believers If you enjoy our show, find us on Apple podcasts, subscribe and leave a review! Also, find us on twitter @reel_jesus, @jordanmagill, @tonyscarcello and @taylorlind!

We're back!!! This week we reconvene to discuss the question on everyone's mind: should Christians watch scary movies? The answer may surprise you! If you enjoy our show please find us on Apple podcasts, subscribe and review!

This week we beg your parson as we discuss movies about forgiveness! Taylor - Billy Madison and asking forgiveness of others Tony - X-Men First Class and forgiving others Jordan - Philomena, forced forgiveness and cheap grace We also talk Joker/Harley Quinn romantic comedies and whitewashing controversies! Content warning for some discussion of violence and abuse. If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we ask for glory to shine on our names as we discuss underrated gem, Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). We're also joined by Not the Nerds You're Looking For host Hailey Eckerdt! Tony - holding church leadership accountable Hailey - Frollo, salvation and abundant life Jordan - God Help the Outcasts We also discuss Obi-Wan spin offs and how weird it is that Leo DiCaprio is named Leonardo. Plus, Hailey stumps the boys at a new game! If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes, subscribe, and leave a review!

This week, in light of what happened in Charlottesville, we decided to have a conversation about advocacy and justice. Jordan - Tootsie and walking a mile in another's shoes Taylor - Rudy and putting yourself on the line for another Tony - Schindler's list and racial reconciliation in the Gospel. We also talk favorite movie genres! If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we journey together as we discuss Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic (adapted from Steven King), Stand by Me (1986)! Taylor compares the young crew of friends to the body of Christ. Tony talks about the redemptive value of relationships. Jordan looks at adolescent hurt and abandonment. We also talk Disney streaming services, more Lion King casting choices, and play a new game! If you enjoy our show, please find us on iTunes and leave a review!

This week we premiere our first official interview with actor/screenwriter/director David Leo Schultz (Ragamuffin, Brennan)! But first, since Taylor's at camp for the week, we have special guest Dennis McFarland on to help us discuss this week's movie news! If you enjoy our show, please find us on iTunes, subscribe and leave a review!

This week we give religious film a second chance and confess our favorite Christian movies! Tony - The Second Chance (2006) Taylor - Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002) Jordan - Blue Like Jazz (2012) We also review trailers from Comic Con! If you enjoy our show, find us on iTunes and leave a review!

This week we divulge our guilty pleasures as we discuss bad movies we love and will defend! We're also joined by "Not the Nerds" Star Wars podcast host and friend James Eckerdt! Taylor - "Kung Pow: Enter the First" and the power of the tongue James - "Ghostbusters II" and the power of positive energy Tony - "The Village" and building walls Jordan - "Jennifer's Body" and selling your soul We also rank all Christopher Nolan movies so far! Please find us on iTunes and leave a review!

This week we feel our way through a discussion on Disney/Pixar's 2015 masterpiece, Inside Out! Taylor - The Joy of the Lord Jordan - Grief and lamentation Tony - Everything belongs Plus, to celebrate Spider-Man: Homecoming's release, we each rank all six Spider-Man moves so far! And you don't want to miss the game this week. Trust us. If you enjoy our show, please find us on iTunes and consider leaving a review so others can discover our show too!

This week we give into our depravity and talk about S-I-N! Taylor - Blame and confrontation in 2010's Easy A. Tony - Dehumanization in 2013's Prisoners. Jordan - Systemic sin and injustice in 1962's To Kill a Mockingbird. We also share some trailer reactions (The Greatest Showman, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) and talk women in the Fast and Furious movies! If you enjoy our show, please find us on iTunes and consider leaving a review so others can discover our show too!

In our sixth episode we face the inevitable head-on. We were bound to get here eventually so we decided to lean in and do an episode on the Wachowskis' 1999 philosophical-sci-fi-bullet-fest, the Matrix! Jordan - Red pill vs. blue pill and faith transitions Tony - Liberation theology in the Matrix Taylor - Neo as the Messiah We also lament the impending loss of Daniel Day Lewis and rank our top 5 sci-fi films of all time!

In our fifth episode we look at shame through the lens of... kids' movies, apparently. Taylor - Despicable Me Jordan - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Tony - The Lion King Also join us as we process the surprise news of Han Solo's director swap! And find out if Tony will ever be de-throned as Prince of Film!

In our fourth episode, we marvel at last year's stop-motion masterpiece, Kubo and the Two Strings! Tony describes how God offers us new stories to live. Taylor explains how we can live into those new stories. Jordan tackles incarnation and God's kenotic love. Check out how these themes connect with Kubo! Also check out Tony's blog unpacking the theology from the film! http://scarcello.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2017-01-08T02:51:00-08:00&max-results=7&start=12&by-date=false

In our third episode (& our first theme episode), we figure out whether Hollywood has anything meaningful to say about grace! For theme episodes, each of us picks a different movie to bring to the conversation. Tony: American History X (1998) Taylor: Saving Private Ryan (1998) Jordan: The Iron Giant (1999) We also talk about the comeback of the monster movie (and maybe Johnny Depp), and list our most anticipated movies for the rest of the year. Find us on Facebook under "Jesus Take the Reel" or @reel_jesus on Twitter! Please share with friends and rate us on iTunes!

In our second episode, we descend into the darkness to discuss Christopher Nolan's superhero/noir masterpiece, The Dark Knight! We also talk about upcoming (unwanted) sequels and all-lady Wonder Woman screenings! And see who wins the game this week! If you need resources for navigating depression or spiritual droughts, please tweet us @reel_jesus; we'd love to connect you with someone who can help.

Welcome to Jesus Take the Reel, where three pastors discuss film from the perspectives of faith and theology! Meet your hosts (Tony, Taylor and Jordan) as we talk about our favorite films of the year, and of all time! Find us facebook (Jesus Take the Reel) or on twitter (@reel_jesus).