M.O.D. Cast

Rocky goes to Russia. Brian and Justin talk about the 1985 classic, Rocky IV.

Brian and Justin are back to talk about the 1985 Micheal J Fox classic, Back to the Future.

This episode was recorded over a month ago. So besides some strangely prescient comments from Brian about keeping his distance from Justin as he gets over the flu, the two masters of divinity don't talk about the events of the past seven days.  We hope, however, that this episode can offer a pleasant distraction for you on what may be a rather stressful day. Peace.

Justin and Brian talk about the difference between shame and guilt, learning from your past, and spaghetti arms.

Julia Roberts is a movie star. Hugh Grant owns a bookshop. And Justin and Brian connect it all somehow to God.

Brian talks about how sometimes the ground shifts under your feet and you see the world in a whole new way. Justin talks about how God loves you just the way you are.

It's Season Five and Brian and Justin are talking about romantic comedies!

Brenda, Kelly, a fashion show, it all inspired so many questions: 1. How do we read the Bible? 2. Could Brian pull off sideburns? 3. Do we need more Holy Spirit in our church? 4. Is Justin more of a Brandon or a Dylan? 5. Do we call for justice enough? 6. Could Luke Perry's charisma save us all?

Justin and Brian watch the early 80s hit, The A-Team. They discuss such things as: Receiving hate mail Just War Theory Mr. T's height How they feel when a plan comes together The Los Angeles underground Deceiving their parents Fools, and the sad situations they find themselves in Whether it is time to cancel church.

We watch Family Ties and ask: What does it mean to be an adult? Can we hurt God's feelings?

Pastor Scott Torkko from Cadillac, Michigan joins the podcast this week to talk about the early 90s sitcom: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 

We welcome Bishop Regina Hassanally to the M.O.D.Cast this week to talk about The West Wing, the merits of Aaron Sorkin, and the qualities of great leadership.

We welcome Lisa Hawe on the podcast this week, and talk about the season three episode of Gilligan's Island: Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Brian and Justin welcome Marshall Laidlaw to the podcast to talk about his favorite show growing up, Batman, the Animated Series. 

In our season four kickoff, Brian and Justin discuss the series finale of Cheers.   

Kim Cory returns to the podcast to talk about the final episode of Game of Thrones. 

Justin reflects on the importance of confronting death and grief. Brian talks about sin and baptism. And they both descend into a deeper level of nerd when they start translating High Valerian verbs.

Pastor Justin and Brian talk about the epic battle scene that takes up the third episode of Season 8. Brian reflects on the Dothraki and how we often waste the gifts God gives us. And all Justin wants to talk about is Saint Peter.

Justin and Brian talk about episode two of the last season of Game of Thrones. Justin talks about how the knighting of Ser Brienne of Tarth is like baptism. And Brian thinks we could all use more white walkers in our lives.

Pastor Justin and Brian talk about the first episode of the last season of Game of Thrones. Brian rants about Theon Greyjoy's redemption and Justin reflects on the choice Daenerys has to make. 

In this episode, Brian and Justin talk about Hoosiers, starring Gene Hackman as Coach Norman Dale. Brian questions Coach Dale's leadership while Justin suggests we all need to put others before ourselves.

This week we welcome Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo to the (virtual) studio to talk about Die Hard. We all three talk about the surprising vulnerability of John McClane. And we each reflected on how we see that vulnerability in the church, in ourselves - and in Jesus.

Brian and Pastor Justin talk about the 1981 classic, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Brian looks at the face melting scene and (again) reflects on the wrath of God, while Pastor Justin considers how we often are guilty of using God to further our own agendas.

Brian and Pastor Justin welcome Pastor Emily Carson to the studio to talk about Beaches, the 1988 Bette Midler/Barbara Hershey tearjerker. 

In this episode, three masters of divinity talk about The Goonies. Justin reflects on how we all sometimes want to escape out the wishing well. And Brian and Tim argue over salvation, death, and whether or not anything we do on earth really matters.

In this week's episode we discuss the 1987 movie, The Princess Bride. We talk about the power of story, the great bluff of death and how the love of God triumphs over all things.

We have our first guest! In this week's episode, the two masters of divinity welcome church musician and middle school music teacher, Kim Cory, to the podcast. Together, they talk about Ferris Bueller's Day Off.  Brian talks about how Ferris' sister, Jeanie, is transformed by an unexpected encounter. Brian then wonders where Christians expect to encounter Jesus. Kim talks about Ferris climbing on a parade float to sing 'Twist and Shout.' And, together, we hope the whole church could be infused with such joy.

The two masters of Divinity watched the 1985 John Hughes classic, The Breakfast Club. Brian talks about how the church brings us out of our usual routines and opens us up to new ways of seeing the world. And Justin talks about how vulnerability and caring relationships can transform someone's life.  

We talk about the blockbuster hit, Black Panther. Justin reflects on the Jesus feeding the five thousand, and Brian talks about faith and anxiety.

The two masters of divinity watched the first X-Men movie from 2000. Brian talks about Logan and Rogue and reflects on the power of names and our baptisms. Pastor Justin talks about Professor Xavier's school for the gifted and offers a vision for the authentic Christian church.

Justin confesses his sins and Brian yells, "Fire!"

The two masters of divinity watch Wonder Woman. We see Steve Trevor land on the hidden island of Themyscira and it causes Brian to reflect on who is the main character of our lives. Then we see Diana cross No Man's Land and Justin reflects on the place for courage in the Christian life.

The Masters of Divinity use Thor:Ragnarok to talk about the Incredible Hulk. Brian sees Natasha Romanov as a modern day evangelist and Justin recognizes how the Hulk's past traumas effect his current behavior.

The two masters of divinity watch Superman 2 in which Lois and Clark fall in love and Superman fights General Zod. Justin sees Superman giving up his powers and wonders if that has anything to do with Christmas. And Brian sees Lois Lane take desperate steps to uncover the truth about Clark Kent, and asks if it's okay to do that with Jesus.

Justin looks at Batman's origin story and reflects on the power of God to bring something good out of bad situations. Brian looks at the climactic battle scene and wonders why bad things happen to good people.

The two masters of divinity talk through 2002's Spider-Man with Tobey Maguire. Justin talks about God's grace and Brian talks about the nature of sin.