Stories For Glory

This film was a listener request, er...I mean, demand. We are glad for it, because JoJo Rabbit was a movie we did not expect. Who knew that a story about a ten year old boy in Nazi Germany whose imaginary friend is Hitler could be so compelling? Take a listen, and if you have not seen JoJo Rabbit, what are you waiting for?

In this episode we have the pleasure of another guest, you can call him Sean. We take a closer look at the 1999 HBO movie, The Jack Bull. We discuss things like justice and judgment and vocation and revenge and vigilantism and how God's Word sheds light on what we are supposed to do about it all. Enjoy!

Here he goes again, on one his 1980's nostalgia trips! Take a listen and find out why Jonah likes the 1988 movie, Willow, and why Greg...well...doesn't think it is that great. We will let you decide, and let us know!

On this episode we take a retrospective look back at the 1945 movie, The Bells of St. Mary's. The cultural differences are quite striking, and in a way, certain things need to come back.

Is Mad Max: Fury Road the most Christian movie ever made? Maybe. Go watch it, then listen in as we discuss the symbols, types, and meaning of this post-apocalyptic chase scene. This over saturated film is layered like an onion soaked in gasoline. Here is the video essay we discussed.

Have you seen the 1941 John Huston film, The Maltese Falcon? We have some thoughts about idols, and eras, and justice in this one. Come along, Angel, and see the stuff that dreams are made of.

Before started recording for the next film, Greg decided it would be a good idea to pose some interesting questions for conversation, and then we recorded that and are sharing it with you. A little bit of everything is in this one.

In this episode we take a peek at the 2006 film The Departed and give our thoughts on the worldview presented.

We have a special guest on the show today, our good friend Elijah, for the discussion of Guy Ritchie's film The Covenant. It will be no surprise that your hosts have various views on this war movie, but we hope that our discussion is a benefit for you as you examine this movie from a Christian worldview.

The 1997 movie As Good As It Gets has some high claim from critics and audiences, but what do your intrepid hosts think about this comedy?

This episode we lost Greg, but we gained Jon! Our friend Jon joins us to discuss one of his favorite movies, Quigley Down Under. Listen in and have some fun! You can watch this movie on Tubi right now for free if you have not seen it yet.

We're back! To kick off this go around of Stories for Glory we picked a doozy, the 2002 film, The Count of Monte Cristo. We hope you enjoy our ruminations and meanderings as we talk about the glory of God found in the stories of man.

Stay subscribed, and you will hear from us in the not too distant future!

Everyone loves The Princess Bride, and we do too. Join us as we discuss this delightful movie.

In this episode your three heroes discuss one of the greatest stories told on film, The Shawshank Redemption. Enjoy!

Have you seen the action comedy movie from 2003, The Rundown? It was better than we expected, and we were delighted that men are men and women are women in this film.

Big spoilers in this one, you may want to watch the movie, Dinner Rush, and then come back to this episode where we discuss why we like gangster movies?

Oh, and we talk about Braveheart, resisting tyranny, loving your neighbor and the history of the Christian west. You know, with broadswords.

In this exciting episode we talk about what men and women used to know about each other and why Jesus is the key to relationship success.

Here we continue our discussion of magic and boundaries in story-telling. Let us know what you think!

How should Christians think about magic in the world, literature, and film? Well, we don't want to answer for all Christians, but here is our take!

He is risen! He is risen indeed! In this Easter episode we discuss the movie The Road. The movie is grim, but it is not without courage, justice, fire, and hope.

What would you do with a million dollars? Would you use it to help thousands of orphans? Charles Mully did, and we discuss his story on this episode from the movie Mully.

This is a big episode because the 2006 film Children of Men made us think quite a bit. Take a listen!

This was recorded before our Easter episode on The Road, but I thought it would be a good way to further the discussion on sad stories. Why do people like dystopian and apocalyptic films? Well, here is why 2/3 of us like them and 1/3 of us find them distasteful.

Have you read I am Legend, or seen The Last Man On Earth, the Omega Man, or the 2007 movie, I Am Legend with Bill Smith? Well, in this episode we talk about all them.

The highlight of the 1984 movie Red Dawn, and of this episode, is, of course, Patrick Swayze. Let us know who would win in a fight: Patrick Swayze or Mel Gibson!

Have you seen The Village from 2004? Where you surprised the first time you watched it?

Or is it you and me? I dunno.

It's nothing big, we are just taking a week off. See you next Wednesday!

The 2012 version of Les Miserables is a bit divisive on this episode of the show, what did you think of it?

Have you seen the movie, Rob Roy, from 1995? Probably not, because it was overshadowed by Braveheart which came out the same year. Well, here are our thoughts and thanks to our listener for the movie suggestion!

Have you heard of The Good Shepherd by C. S. Forester? Neither had we, until we watched Greyhound.

On this episode your three hosts discuss one of the saddest books ever written, recently adapted into film, All Quiet On the Western Front.

The Duke as Rooster Cogburn, and what it means to have grit.

Have you enjoyed Miracle on 34th Street? Have a listen to what we think as we analyze the worldview in this classic film.

Did you see what I did there in the title? It's...A...Wonderful...Life. Enjoy this episode about one of the greatest stories ever told on screen.

Do you think the 1954 movie White Christmas is a classic? Musicals and dads are the only ones who sing about normal activities.

This one is about lampooning the culture. Have a listen to find out what we think about National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Yep, this episode is about the Christmas classic (why is it a classic!?), A Christmas Story.

What do you all think of the movie, Elf?

What to do with Christmas?

Here we discuss propoganda. Is it good, bad? Why do people believe lies? And Kaleb likes that old timey music.

Have you seen O Brother Where Art Thou? At least two-thirds of us think it is great! Thanks for the request, O Faithful Listener!

Did you know you are going to die? It is true, of course, but what do people who are going to live forever do with the reality of death?

Have you seen The Ghost and the Darkness? Did you know these events really happened (well, some of them anyway)? Are there demon lions in the world?

Have you seen the movie Tuck Everlasting? Here we discuss immortality from a Christian worldview and who Christians ought to be facing death and suffering.

Spurred on from our previous episode concerning Sergeant York, we jump in to the deep end of Christian ethics and warfare and why pacifism is a heresy. Enjoy!

On this exciting episode we discuss the film from 1941 based on the life of Alvin c. York, a highly decorated soldier from World War I. Thanks for the recommendation!

Your hosts are a bit divided on this one, so you will just have to find the movie and let us know what you think!

This is a continued discussion from our previous episode concerning the book, Confessional County, by Raymond Simmons. Here we get to some nitty-gritty and we hope it is helpful for you all!