Podcasts about reel world theology

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 532 - Press Your Luck with JR. Forasteros   JR. Forasteros JR. Forasteros pastors Catalyst Church in Dallas, co-hosts the Fascinating Podcast, and wrote Empathy for the Devil. He's on the quest to smoke a perfect brisket. His wife, Amanda, skates for Assassination City Roller Derby as Mother Terrorista. They're always looking for a new adventure, and their board game collection has been described as 'excessive' and 'really fun'. JR. has bylines at Relevant, Think Christian, Reel World Theology and more.   He was also recently a contestant on the TV game show "Press Your Luck" with host Elizabeth Banks.   Web Site: https://jrforasteros.com/    Empathy For The Devil - JR's Book https://jrforasteros.com/empathy-for-the-devil/ ----more---- STREAM NOW “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) - Episode 532 - Press Your Luck with JR. ForasterosJR. ForasterosJR. Forasteros pastors Catalyst Church in Dallas, co-hosts the Fascinating Podcast, and wrote Empathy for the Devil. He's on the quest to smoke a perfect brisket. His wife, Amanda, skates for Assassination City Roller Derby as Mother Terrorista. They're always looking for a new adventure, and their board game collection has been described as 'excessive' and 'really fun'. JR. has bylines at Relevant, Think Christian, Reel World Theology and more.He was also recently a contestant on the TV game show "Press Your Luck" with host Elizabeth Banks.Web Site: https://jrforasteros.com/ Empathy For The Devil - JR's Book https://jrforasteros.com/empathy-for-the-devil/“KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

We talk about Bruno, and all of Disney's Encanto. We also recommend some 2020 television shows you might have missed from Netflix, Hulu and many more. This time Ryan and David are less Fizzy as the Redeeming Culture crew stage a hostile takeover of Reel World Theology. Connect with us: Contact david@redeemingculture.com if you want to contribute! Reel World Discord Server Reel World Facebook Discussion Group Support Reel World Theology In this episode, we talked about: Warrior Nun is available to watch on Netflix Alice in Borderland is available to watch on Netflix Altered Carbon is available to watch on Netflix The new Animaniacs is available to watch on Hulu The Great is available to watch on Hulu Queen's Gambit is available to watch on Netflix Son of a Dungeon is available to watch on YouTube The Good Place is available to watch on Netflix Lower Decks is available to watch on Paramount+ Encanto is available to watch on Disney+ We are: @zobijayo on Twitter @ilinamorato on Twitter @reelworldtheo on Twitter Catch Reel World Theology here: Reel World Theology Podcast RSS Feed Reel World Theology on Apple Podcasts Reel World Theology on Spotify Reel World Theology on YouTube Reel World Theology on Google Podcasts Reel World Theology on Stitcher

This week, Blake and Joe talk to the host of Home One Radio, Joshua Crabb, about his first viewing of Grosse Pointe Blank. He attempts to figure out what exactly Blake likes about the film and whether or not Blake thinks he is Martin Blank incarnate. The conversation is a lively one and prematurely cut short due to technical issues, but what remains is a good time! Always remember, this podcast is us…breathing. Joshua Crabb is an educator, podcaster, and writer from Appleton, Wisconsin. A long-time writer and contributor to Reel World Theology, he also co-hosts and produces the Star Wars podcast Home One Radio and the Tone It Down podcast. Recently he has written for Sports Obsessive writing about World Football. He is currently working on a history podcast about the American Church and its complicated relationship with Hollywood called Separation of Church and Film.

David Atwell of Reel World Theology joins Kevin as guest host this week as we explore the character of General Chang in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as a symbol of the fear that can keep us from reconciliation. This is, of course, to honor the great Christopher Plummer, who we lost earlier this week. Along the way, we'll cover some Star Trek news and an audience question about "cowboy leadership" and our moral responsibilities. 00:00:00 - Intro & Star Trek News 00:07:06 - Main Topic, "Shakespeare in the Original Klingon" 00:56:58 - Audience Question 01:11:08 - Star Trek VI Teaser Audio, Narrated by Christopher Plummer NAACP Image Awards for Star Trek https://trekmovie.com/2021/02/02/star-trek-picard-and-star-trek-lower-decks-nominated-for-naacp-image-awards/ Woman in Motion Streaming Date https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/nichelle-nichols-documentary-woman-in-motion-to-be-released-in-digital-and-on-demand-on-february-16th More of Christopher Plummer as Chang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFjKV9IcGV8 Tom Gauld - "Our Blessed Homeland" Cartoon https://twitter.com/tomgauld/status/571994690289061888/photo/1 Star Trek VI Teaser, Narrated by Christopher Plummer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKfkkhEbUlY Reel World Theology http://www.reelworldtheology.com And here's where to connect with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GospelTrekPodcast Twitter: @GospelTrekPod and @KevinCNeece Facebook: GospelAccordingtoStarTrek and KevinCNeeceOfficial Instagram: @GospelTrekPodcast Email: GospelTrekPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gatst/message

"I don't want any more cracks about the Book!" So says Bela Okmyx in the Original Series episode, "A Piece of the Action," but Kevin and his guest Mike Poteet decide to ignore Okmyx and make all the cracks they want! Mike--a professional writer and ordained Presbyterian minister--beams in to talk about his piece for Reel World Theology's Trektember 2020 about sacred texts in "A Piece of the Action," "The Omega Glory," and "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky." Along the way, Kevin and Mike have a discussion about how we relate to the Bible and other sacred texts and how these episodes can be instructive in that process. Trektember http://www.trektember.com "'I Don't Want Any More Cracks About The Book!': Insights For Interpreting Sacred Texts From Star Trek" by Mike Poteet http://www.reelworldtheology.com/i-dont-want-any-more-cracks-about-the-book-insights-for-interpreting-sacred-texts-from-star-trek/ Mike's Blog and Twitter(s) https://bibliomike.com/ http://www.twitter.com/WriterMPoteet http://www.twitter.com/Bibliomike Silage - "Billboards" (That song Kevin was trying to think of) https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=90lDbpmqcO0 And here's where to connect with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GospelTrekPodcast Twitter: @GospelTrekPod and @KevinCNeece Facebook: GospelAccordingtoStarTrek and KevinCNeeceOfficial Instagram: @GospelTrekPodcast Email: GospelTrekPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gatst/message

On his own this week, Kevin welcomes David Atwell of Reel World Theology to talk about Trektember, Reel World Theology's annual Star Trek tribute. They also discuss the fifth episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks, "Cupid's Errant Arrow," as well as news about Star Trek Day (September 8th), a new fan film, and the latest--and historic--casting announcement for Star Trek: Discovery. Trektember http://www.trektember.com Reel World Theology http://www.reelworldtheology.com Star Trek Day http://www.startrek.com/day Kevin's Star Trek Day Appearance on UK Radio https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Weekday/Premier-Drive/Interviews/SpaceWeek-Kevin-C-Neece-The-Gospel-According-To-Star-Trek Star Trek: First Frontier https://www.facebook.com/startrekfirstfrontier/ Discovery Season 1 Debuts on CBS September 24th https://www.startrek.com/news/star-trek-discovery-season-1-to-air-on-cbs Interview with Blu del Barrio https://www.glaad.org/blog/meet-star-trek-discoverys-blu-del-barrio And here's where to connect with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GospelTrekPodcast Twitter: @GospelTrekPod and @KevinCNeece Facebook: GospelAccordingtoStarTrek and KevinCNeeceOfficial Instagram: @GospelTrekPodcast Email: GospelTrekPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gatst/message

Welcome! It's our inaugural episode, in which Kevin and Tim introduce themselves and the podcast and talk Star Trek news and the fate of Kurtzman Trek. We also discuss the first three episodes of Lower Decks and answer the question that gives the episode its title: What is the Gospel According to Star Trek? In answering that question, Kevin also takes listeners on a walk through his book, The Gospel According to Star Trek: The Original Crew. Here are some relevant links for this episode! Kevin's article for Reel World Theology on the Star Trek: Picard episode, "Nepenthe." Kevin's E-mail list, where you can get free sample chapters from his book for signing up! Kevin's online store, where you can buy autographed copies of his books. IndieBound, where you can find and support your local independent bookstores. And here's where to connect with us! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GospelTrekPodcast Twitter: @GospelTrekPod and @KevinCNeece Facebook: GospelAccordingtoStarTrek and KevinCNeeceOfficial Instagram: @GospelTrekPodcast Email: GospelTrekPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gatst/message

In Episode 94 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Josh Crabb talk about one of their favorite movies, Starship Troopers! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes The Cinescope Podcast on Patreon Show Notes   Starship Troopers on Apple TV Starship Troopers soundtrack playlist on YouTube   Stats Released November 7, 1997 Dir. Paul Verhoeven (RoboCop, Total Recall, Basic Instinct, Showgirls, Hollow Man) Written by Edward Neumeier; based on book Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein Music by Basil Poledouris (Conan the Barbarian, Conan the Destroyer, Red Dawn, RoboCop, The Hunt for Red October, White Fang, Free Willy, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Les Miserables (1998)) Starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Muldoon, Michael Ironside Contact Josh Crabb Twitter (@HeyItsThatJosh) Home One Radio Sports Obsessive Reel World Theology Chad Twitter (@chadadada) Facebook Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Joshua Crabb.

We're back! After COVID-19 made recording nearly impossible to record, we've finally managed to right the ship. Home One is back up and running but with a temporary co-pilot. Josh is joined by his fellow Reel World Theology staffer, David Atwell, to discuss Star Wars: Infinities. This Legends series from Dark Horse posits an alternate version of each original trilogy movie. We discuss the surprises, the intriguing new realities built, and how awesome Yoda is in these stories. We're glad to be back and we hope you enjoy our discussion! Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram  

On this episode of the Reel World Theology: This episode ballooned from a written article into a full-fledged podcast episode. Friend of Reel World Theology, Reed Lackey, wrote the movie 40: The Temptation of Christ and it debuted this past April. Since Fizz isn't driving this plane, we need two staffers, David Atwell and Josh Crabb, to occupy the co-pilot chairs. We discuss Reed's movie and its international take on Christ as he is tempted in the desert. This movie takes a fascinating angle to Christ's encounter with Satan in the wilderness and centers around the morality of suffering. We think you will like the movie and you will like David and Josh's discussion.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: What more appropriate way to end an up and down 2019 than with what will likely be one of the most disagreed upon films of the year, The Rise of Skywalker. Leve it to Star Wars, their fans, and the critics to create a whirlwind of expectations that couldn't possibly be met. However, Where did we land on the film? Was it good? Bad? Somewhere in the middle? What about that one decision about Rey? Why did it connect with some audiences and not others? How did our enjoyment (or not) of The Last Jedi directly affect this one? Boy, do we have opinions! Enjoy.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: In a world of division and social media outrage, it is occasionally nice to have a refreshing voice reminding us of the kinder side of humanity. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood longs to remind audiences to be their best selves and to also never forget the power that one life, earnestly lived, can impact countless others. We discuss how the film holds up to the documentary that came out last year and give some hot takes on Tom Hanks as our Mr. Rogers stand-in. Enjoy!

Over the initial hype of episode one, we’re back to discuss the second, surprisingly shorter, episode “The Child” with David Atwell from Reel World Theology, our mothership podcast! Introducing everyone in the world to perhaps the cutest character in Star Wars history, The Mandalorian must take his now captured quarry home. However, he is waylaid by vicious Trandoshans, scavenging Jawas, and hairy beasts/eggs. We discuss how this episode captures what we love about Star Wars, as well as what it means for our The Mandalorian and his ultra-cute companion.David’s Article on “The Child” for RWT

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: While maybe not an awards contender in 2019, we talk about a movie that we have been anticipating for nearly a decade, a Zombieland sequel. Is it fun? Was it worth the wait? Does it really have anything to say? When do we need sequels? We discuss. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We continue the latest season of the show talking about one of the most discussed movies that came out during our break, Ad Astra. This movie had a lot going for it, from the cast to a trailer that ticked a lot of sci-fi fan boxes. It also was pushed back to a September release, which is usually a bad sign. Where did this film land for us? Why do we think that some people thought this was a snooze-fest while others thought it was one of the year's better offerings? We discuss!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: There has been a lot of conversation (and worry) about the effect that the new Joker film could have on our culture. While this may be another case of over-reaction to a movie that people hadn't yet seen, it remains a divisive film critically. What is the film saying, if anything? There was always a worry about a movie that explored the Joker's past only spoiling the character but does the film actually give us the best of both worlds? We explore both the film and what the ending means for viewers and critics, alike.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: The most popular show on NETFLIX is back and brings with it all the nostalgia and mystery that we have come to expect. Stranger Things enters its third season and there is no sign that its popularity is waning. We talk about what the latest edition to the Stranger-verse does for the show's mythos and lore. We also talk about the interweaving of messaging from both the inclusion of Russians and malls into the latest season. All in all, just like the show, a lot of fun!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Spider-man: Far From Home brings to a close the latest phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Does it truly bring closure? Does it pick up on the incredible success of Homecoming? We have a lot of opinions on why Sony is fine sitting back and letting Disney make them money along with the complexity of the latest Spider-Man installment. The divide between Parker and Spider-Man is sharp, but is it... absolute?

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Another Toy Story movie! Wait, did anyone want this? Surely if they decided to follow up on Toy Story 3 the creators are one-hundred percent sure they had a story that needed to be told. Well, a lot of the talk around Toy Story 4 has been about "how necessary" the film was so we discuss that, and the meta-conversation around describing any film that way. We also have a divided panel about how the film rounded out. Let us know what you think!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Another special PATRON sponsored episode. Another of our esteemed Patreon sponsors, Hunter and Stephie Van Wagenen, have selected one monster of a film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The 2014 Godzilla film was a hit with the panel but was mixed with audiences and critics. Does King of the Monsters do a good job of following up on its predecessor? Does it lay enough solid groundwork for sequels? We hypothesize.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Before Avengers, there was another superhero movie that was bringing great joy to the masses-- from the DCEU of all places. Shazam! proves that DC's cinematic turnaround isn't stalling anytime soon. With a great balance of comedy and heart, the film introduces a new character to the big screen in a way that is impactful and endearing. We speculate how well it could really do and what makes it so enjoyable.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: That's right, we're going to squeeze in one more 2018 movie before completely moving on to 2019. It's ok though because we get to talk about one of our favorite movies from 2018, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. The latest Coen Brothers film ranks among their best yet. With such an unusual format, what is it about this anthology that strikes a chord with us? We go through each story and talk about what we think the Coens are exploring about death, life, and humanity.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: The Marvel Cinematic Universe cruises right along with another great character addition. Captain Marvel is a film that, like many other films over the past few years featuring female leads in big franchises, garnered a lot of attention before the first person even saw the film. We talk about where that controversy came from along with our impressions of what this film actually did-- both for us as fans and for the MCU.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Even though we may have been confused as to why there was another version of Spider-Man coming to our cinemas (especially an animated one), we, and audiences everywhere, quickly found out why. Into the Spider-Verse has been met with incredible reviews and so we take some time to talk about what this film does different, why it has captured audiences attention, and how it thematically stands apart from some of your other superhero films.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We're back with another Patreon sponsored episode. This time, Patron, and friend of the show, Dave Courtney asked us to chat about The Rider, an independent film that has garnered a lot of praise over the course of 2018. It's likely too small to win any major awards, but it is quite the film considering the small scale and the use of real people instead of actors. We talk about what we liked and what this film has to say about brokenness and healing.

On this EXTRA! episode of the Reel World Theology podcast... The Staff of RWT get together to talk about their impressions of the 2018 year in film. The good, the bad, the thematic significance! Please enjoy one of our favorite episodes to record every year as we let this EXTRA! out into the wild for all to enjoy. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: The latest offering from the DCEU is upon us and we have thoughts. Is this more of the drab symbolism that we got with early DCEU movies or did Aquaman learn some lessons from its Wonder Woman predecessor? And, more importantly, what kind of story does Aquaman hope to tell?

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Merry Christmas! for this special holiday episode, we look at one of the more traditional Christmas specials that we think most closely represents the holiday we love. We talk about what resonates with us and why this is one of the best!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: One of the most anticipated movies of 2018 was the follow up to the spectacular Creed. Creed II promised more of the first sprinkled with 100% more Drago. Or Draygo. Or Drogo. However many ways we find to mispronounce it this episode. Regardless, this film can't exist with comparisons to the first and we compare all the things while trying to pull apart all the themes woven in this newest (Ryan Coolger-less) installment.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: While wildly popular with audiences, Bohemian Rhapsody, the latest Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic, is also gathering its detractors. There are a number of reasons, from historical inaccuracies, conveniences, and in the way in which it presents Mercury's sexuality. We dive in, talk about the inaccuracies, and try to focus on the things that the film did do well. We also have the age-old discussion about the difference between a person and their art and how we engage both of those things.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We talk about one of the most affecting movies of the year, The Hate U Give. While it has not been blowing the doors off the box office, those who have watched this one have rarely walked away without having to really wrestle with a wide array of topics. Based on a wildly popular book, The Hate U Give offers honest and thoughtful conversation to some of the most challenging conflicts of our day in a way that is highly accessible to a wide range of ages. Point being, we have a lot of ground to cover.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We have another podcast sponsored by one of our generous Patreon donors. Chase Tremaine chose for us to talk about Bad Times at the El Royale. While we all thought the trailer was fantastic and the fact that Drew Goddard being attached was a great sign, after seeing the film we didn't come away bursting at the seems to discuss the film. But, after reading an interview with Goddard, it changed the entire movie for us.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We continue our dive into the start of awards season films with director Damien Chazelle's La La Land follow-up, First Man. This intense look at the life of Neil Armstrong feels wholly unique and unlike any other version of humanity's first trip to the moon that we have seen to date. There is a lot of good stuff here and Chazelle, again, tried to explore that balance between achievement and sacrifice. We have a lot to cover in this one.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: After a trailer that brought cheers (and even possibly tears), it felt like the excitement level for A Star Is Born could not be any higher. We talk about our expectations and if this film was more "La La Land" or something else that is mostly layered from the films that it pulls heavily from. We also make sure we give Gene his due credit for tricking everyone into thinking this was "the perfect date movie." What?!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We kick off October with a movie that has been heralded as the scariest movie of 2018, Hereditary. Due to the nature of its release, it took a while for this to make the rounds, but it has been the highlight of many horror fans year. We figure, what better time than October to talk about notable horror movie and listen in as Fizz becomes increasingly more disturbed by the film as the conversation progresses.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We talk about a movie that we were all much more excited for before actually seeing it. Predator has become an all-time classic action movie but the movies that have come after have never really lived up to it, including Shane Black's latest The Predator. We talk about what was right about the original and what went wrong in the latest installment along with the difficulty of following up on a beloved original. This episode sponsored by Patron supporters Hunter and Stephie Van Wagenen! Thanks!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: From its announcement, First Reformed has been one of the most requested episodes of Reel World Theology-- even before the film came out. It only took the trailer and the people attached to it to pique enough interest among the community. We take some time to look at how this movie explores and evaluates Christianity and where it gets things right and where it is mostly making commentary on the extremes of its adherents. Take some time with this one.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We did it! We had a full-- and legit-- episode on The Meg. Given, it gives us a chance to compare it to other films we may have liked more, but we take the time to explore what The Meg did (and didn't) do for us along with talk about grief. There is a lot of shark love on this episode along with spoiling as many other films as possible. All in all, this is a fun one. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We talk for a very long time about how good a movie BlacKkKlansman is and what it can teach us about our past and our present. How do movies about racism in America direct our conversations socially, culturally, and as Christians? Are movies that point out the disparity among different races doing more harm than good? What does it mean to be dedicated to social justice in a politically polarized world? We scratch the surface...

On this episode of Reel World: Rewind: It is borderline criminal there has not been a podcast episode on The Princess Bride, a movie universally loved within the Reel World Theology staff and contributors. Reel World staff members David Atwell and Josh Crabb band together to right this wrong with an overview of what makes Rob Reiner's 1987 a classic.They have fun storming the castle, scaling the cliffs of insanity, and travailing the fire swamp to find what meta-themes make it timeless and how it's characters reflect a desire within all of us to find "twue wuv". Hope you enjoy the episode, and we mean it!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: We talk about the next installment in the Deadpool franchise(?). This time, the merc with the mouth is back and, while not letting go of the idea of being foul-mouthed and incredibly crude, he is interested in family. But of course, that isn't going to be conventional in any sense. We take the time to talk about some of the ideas the movie may be intentionally or unintentionally trying to uncover while also reveling in another great marketing campaign surrounding the franchise.

We're continuing a new series at Reel World Theology called Reel World Interviews. In these, we hope to talk to people who are actively engaging entertainment and pop-culture with the Gospel in mind. This episode, we chat with Hannah Leader, who is a Christian and producer of a number of new films that attempt to bring the Gospels to life… we get to talk to Hannah about how she went from being a lawyer to financing major Hollywood films to trying to merge her seemingly opposite lives of Christianity and the film industry... Have a listen and check out the films!

On this episode of Reel World: Rewind: With the wide acclaim and 13 Oscar nominations of The Shape of Water, the latest film by Guillermo Del Toro, it seemed only appropriate to delve into his most widely acclaimed feature film, Pan's Labyrinth. Reel World Theology contributor Alexis Johnson joins Josh Crabb to discuss fairy tales, childhood, Del Toro's grotesque yet captivating imagery, and the magic of hope found in the worst of life's cruelties.

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: When it comes to movies that strike right at the heart, there are few 2017 movies that resonate like The Florida Project. Set in the shadow of "the happiest place on earth," this movie reminds us that America isn't always the land of opportunity. We discuss what about this film hit us so hard and we can ultimately learn from examining the lives of those who are often overlooked.

On this episode of Reel World: Rewind... With the release of The Disaster Artist, the new film by James Franco, it seemed only appropriate to delve into the cult classic that spawned the book the movie is based on. Joined by fellow Reel World Theology staff member Blake Collier, Josh Crabb kicks off the 2018 season of Reel World Rewind discussing Tommy Wiseau's 2003 bad movie classic, The Room.

On this special CHRISTMAS episode of the podcast: Merry Christmas from the Reel World Theology team to all of you out there. You voted, and we obliged. For Christmas we got you a brand new episode on one of our favorite Christmas mainstays, The Muppet Christmas Carol. We talk why we like it and the ins and outs of Scrooge’s conversion. Enjoy!

On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: Once again the opening title scroll rolls and we are treated with another Star Wars film. This time, we see audiences again heavily divided between those who were able to go and enjoy another installment in the franchise and those fans dedicated to disliking everything no matter what. I kid (slightly). We bring in the big guns from Home One Radio to break down what we saw, what we missed, and how it affects the Star Wars Universe's characters and themes moving forward.

We're continuing a new series at Reel World Theology called Reel World Interviews. In these, we hope to talk to people who are actively engaging entertainment and pop-culture with the Gospel in mind. On this episode, we talk to regular contributor to the show, podcaster, pastor, and author, JR Forasteros. JR is the co-host of a number of excellent podcasts that you can find over at NorvilleRogers.com and the pastor at Catalyst Church. He just published his first book, Empathy for the Devil: Finding Ourselves in the Villains of the Bible. JR and I get to discuss the power of empathy and how it is truly a spiritual discipline. Have a listen and check out the book!

This week, our interview is a little outside-the-box, but we’re excited to be interviewing a fellow contributor to our network podcast, Reel World Theology, JR Forasteros. He is a pastor, podcaster, and now published author, with his new book, Empathy For the Devil. We’ll be talking about his book and how it connects to the Star Wars universe. We also take an extended time to discuss the brand new announcements of new movies and a live-action TV show coming to the Star Wars universe!

In Episode 63 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Gene talk about one of their favorite movies, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes   Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on iTunes   (movie soundtrack not available on iTunes) Stats Released December 16, 1968 Dir. Ken Hughes (Heatwave, The Trials of Oscar Wells, Cromwell) Written by Roald Dahl, Ken Hughes; based on 1964 book Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang by Ian Fleming Music by Richard and Robert Sherman, i.e. The Sherman Brothers (The Parent Trap, The Sword in the Stone, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats, The Tigger Movie) Starring Dick van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle, Benny Hill, Robert Helpmann Contact Gene Clear Lens Podcast Reel World Theology RWT Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Chad Twitter Facebook Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Gene Gosewehr.

In Episode 60 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Mikey talk about one of their favorite movies, The Sandlot! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes   The Sandlot on iTunes   (no soundtrack for The Sandlot) Stats Released April 7, 1993 Dir. David Mickey Evans (First Kid, Beethoven's 3rd, Beethoven's 4th, The Sandlot 2, The Final Season, Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective, Smitty) Written by David Mickey Evans, Robert Gunter Music by David Newman (The Brave Little Toaster, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, The Mighty Ducks, The Flintstones, Tommy Boy, Matilda, Anastasia, Galaxy Quest, Serenity, Tarzan (2013), Girls Trip) Starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Marty York, Brandon Quintin Adams, Grant Gelt, Victor Di Mattia, Shane Obedzinski, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones, Marley Shelton, and Art LaFleur Contact Mikey Twitter Reel World Theology Facebook Discussion Group Chad Twitter Facebook Letterboxd An American Workplace | A Retrospective The Office Podcast Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Mikey Fissel.

It’s a Reel World SPECIAL announcement! The Reel World Network of podcasts has been going strong for years now and we’ve worked really hard to bring you great audio and written content. We have finally gotten together and decided to give you guys (and gals) the chance to support what we do so we can make our shows better— and make more of them! If you’ve ever wondered how you could tangibly support any of the shows on the network (Reel World Theology, Reel World: Rewind, Home One Radio, or The Body The Blood), this is it. Check out our Patreon page for goals, rewards, and levels (www.patreon.com/rwt). And thanks for listening!

This week, Ryan and MJ are joined once again by Alexis Johnson of Reel World Theology to discuss their final thoughts on Wonder Woman and their top 5 screen heroines! Also, MJ and Ryan talk about their expectations for The Mummy! As always, music by Corey Tinall: http://www.nimbitmusic.com/thecoreytindallband And logo by Josh Granat!

Mikey Fissel from Reel World Theology joins Gabriel to discuss his pick, Michael Bay's 1998  disaster film, Armageddon. Some may balk at the idea of a Bay film being underrated, but we think there's some serious magic going on underneath all the usual Bayhem.   Recent Films: Mikey, The Shack 4:40, This is Us, 6:50 Gabriel, Kong: Skull Island 8:15, Pulp Fiction 16:10, Train to Busan 15:20   Main Review 18:10   You can also listen on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/underrated/id1145136119?mt=2 Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/underratedpodcast/?fref=ts Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/Underrated_Pod Visit our Website for past episodes https://underratedpodcast.com/

In Episode 26 of The Cinescope Podcast, Chad and Gene talk about one of their favorite movies, Toy Story 3! The Cinescope Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Toy Story 3 on Amazon Instant Video Toy Story 3 soundtrack on iTunes Stats Released June 18, 2010 Dir. Lee Unkrich (co-director Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo; directing upcoming Pixar film Coco) Written by Michael Arndt Music by Randy Newman (The Natural, Toy Story, James and the Giant Peach, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Seabiscuit, Cars, The Princess and the Frog, Toy Story 3, Monster University) Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Estelle Harris, Michael Keaton, Jodi Benson, Ned Beatty, Emily Hahn as Bonnie, and John Morris as Andy Contact Gene Twitter Reel World Theology ClearLens Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Additional Social Media: Instagram YouTube Tumblr Note: The iTunes/Amazon links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Gene Gosewehr.

Rogue One is still sitting at the top of the box office. Blaine and Josh already spent almost three hours talking about Rogue One on the Reel World Theology podcast, but now they dive a little deeper. They discuss how Rogue One continues to broaden the spirituality of the Force and its connections to director Gareth Edwards’ cinematic focus on naturalism. We also discuss Blaine’s favorite Rogue One character, the world-weary spy Cassian Andor, and the movie’s exploration of the moral compass of Rebel Intelligence. Plus, we discuss a major casting decision for the young Han Solo movie and Josh says something nice about Kurt Russell for a change. All that and more on H1R!

In Episode 8 of The Cinescope Podcast, we talk about one of Mikey's favorite movies, Robin Hood: Men in Tights!   Show Notes   Robin Hood: Men in Tights on iTunes Robin Hood: Men in Tights soundtrack on YouTube   Stats Released July 28, 1993 Dir. Mel Brooks (The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs) Written by Brooks, Evan Chandler, J. David Shapiro Music by Hummie Mann (Dracula: Dead and Loving It, orchestrator for Addams Family Values, Sister Act) Starring Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Dave Chappelle, Roger Rees, Eric Allen Kramer, Amy Yasbeck, Patrick Stewart Contact Mikey Twitter Reel World Theology Chad Twitter Facebook Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email thecinescopepodcast@gmail.com Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guest: Mikey Fissel.

In the test/feedback episode of The Cinescope Podcast, we talk about Chad's favorite movie, Back to the Future!    Show Notes Back to the Future on iTunes Back to the Future soundtrack on iTunes Back to the Future Trailer Stats Released July 3, 1985 Dir. Robert Zemeckis (Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, The Polar Express) Written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale Music by Alan Silvestri (Zemeckis' movies, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Upcoming (untitled) 2-part Avengers movies) Starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover, and Thomas F. Wilson TJ BuzzingPixel Twitter Joe JoeDarnell.com Twitter Top Brew Podcast Techtonic Podcast Chad Twitter Facebook Contact Cinescope Facebook Twitter Website Email Contact with feedback, ideas, or interest in sitting in a co-host chair to talk about your favorite film! Podcast Recommendations The MovieByte Podcast Sideshow Sound Theatre Soundcast Stereo Cinematic Sound Radio Reel World Theology �Feelin' Film Podcast Special thanks for this episode: TJ Draper Joe Darnell Ian Crabb Wendell Jones Will Dodson Mikey Fissell Aaron White Bonus: BTTF Wallpaper from Joe Note: The iTunes links provided are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on them you help to support The Cinescope Podcast by earning it a bit of money. Thank you for your support! Special Guests: Joe Darnell and TJ Draper.

Bryne and JR. are joined by Clay Morgan of the StoryMen and Mikey Fissel of Reel World Theology to conduct a panel at the Baylor IFL Conference on Faith and Film. We explore the nature of possession films, and what they say about the Church and...

Our first guest! Mark Wingerter from Reel World Theology (and avid Whovian) joins us to talk about the most fun episode of Doctor Who so far this season, “Robot of Sherwood.” Not quite as deep or heavy as the previous two episodes, but there is still a lot to talk about and, as usual, so many things to quote!

Our first guest! Mark Wingerter from Reel World Theology (and avid Whovian) joins us to talk about the most fun episode of Doctor Who so far this season, “Robot of Sherwood.” Not quite as deep or heavy as the previous two episodes, but there is still a lot to talk about and, as usual, so many things to quote!

Our first foray into breaking down the theologies of Doctor Who from the vaults of Reel World Theology.

Our first foray into breaking down the theologies of Doctor Who from the vaults of Reel World Theology.

I was honored to be a guest on The Reel World Theology Podcast as the Spider-Man Comic Book semi-expert. I had a great time discussion the hit movie, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 with Laura and Fizz. They were gracious enough to let me include our conversation on my show this week. If you're a fan of comics and/or movies then I  know you will enjoy this discussion of the good, the bad,and the sinister in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

    I was honored to be a guest on The Reel World Theology Podcast as the Spider-Man Comic Book semi-expert. I had a great time discussion the hit movie, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 with Laura and Fizz. They were gracious enough to let me include our conversation on my show this week. If you're a fan of comics and/or movies then I  know you will enjoy this discussion of the good, the bad,and the sinister in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.    

The StoryMen welcome Rabbi Eliyahu Fink and Mikey Fissel (of the Reel World Theology podcast) to discuss Darren Aronofsky's new film NOAH. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – Special Guests: Rabbi Eliyahu Fink and Mikey Fissel 05:00 – First...

In this episode of Geek This!, Mikey "Fizz" Fissel and his crew from Reel World Theology take over the show!

The Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have Mikey Fissel from Real World Theology as our guest, as we use Hunger Games: Catching Fire as a springboard to talk about dystopian fiction! Expect to hear more from Mikey on Strangers and …

On this episode of Voices In My Head I get to join forces with Pastor  and Podcast host (Storymen) J. R. Forasteros. We talk about Ant Man, Batman, Movies, and if Christianity is family friendly. Don't miss this crossover Podcast.PARTICIPATING PODCASTS CROSSOVERS THIS MONTH:Geekually Yoked — http://geekuallyyoked.com – Hosted by a wife and husband team, their podcast covers a broad spectrum of geek-related topics.The Sci-Phi Show — http://sciphishow.com – Focuses on philosophical concepts as brought to life by sci-fi and fantasy examples.Untold Podcast — http://www.untoldpodcast.com – Sci-fi and fantasy stories, every month.The Sci-Fi Christian — http://thescifichristian.com – Long running podcast that focuses on both timeless topics and timely news.Reel World Theology — http://www.reelworldtheology.com – Covers movies and television from a Christian perspective.The Storymen — http://www.storymen.us – Hosted by three writers/pastors/teachers, features topic discussions and interviews.Geek This! Podcast — http://geekthispodcast.com – Covers pop culture and things of geek interest.Voices in My Head — http://rickleejames.com/podcast/Are You Just Watching? — http://areyoujustwatching.com – Reviews movies and other media from a Christian worldview.Strangers and Aliens — http://strangersandaliens.com – Deals with speculative fiction and Christianity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

 On this episode of Voices In My Head I get to join forces with Pastor  and Podcast host (Storymen) J. R. Forasteros. We talk about Ant Man, Batman, Movies, and if Christianity is family friendly. Don't miss this crossover Podcast. PARTICIPATING PODCASTS CROSSOVERS THIS MONTH: Geekually Yoked — http://geekuallyyoked.com – Hosted by a wife and husband team, their podcast covers a broad spectrum of geek-related topics. The Sci-Phi Show — http://sciphishow.com – Focuses on philosophical concepts as brought to life by sci-fi and fantasy examples. Untold Podcast — http://www.untoldpodcast.com – Sci-fi and fantasy stories, every month. The Sci-Fi Christian — http://thescifichristian.com – Long running podcast that focuses on both timeless topics and timely news. Reel World Theology — http://www.reelworldtheology.com – Covers movies and television from a Christian perspective. The Storymen — http://www.storymen.us – Hosted by three writers/pastors/teachers, features topic discussions and interviews. Geek This! Podcast — http://geekthispodcast.com – Covers pop culture and things of geek interest. Voices in My Head — http://rickleejames.com/podcast/ Are You Just Watching? — http://areyoujustwatching.com – Reviews movies and other media from a Christian worldview. Strangers and Aliens — http://strangersandaliens.com – Deals with speculative fiction and Christianity.

  This week we are talking about one of our most anticipated films of the year and we are so thrilled that it did not disappoint. We both resonated with Damien Chazelle's telling of Neil Armstrong's story and discuss why the blending of drama and technically brilliant action sequences worked perfectly for us. What We've Been Up To - 0:01:17 (Patrick - Sierra Burgess if a Loser) (Aaron - Guest Appearance  on Reel World Theology talking A Star is Born, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, Basketball: A Love Story) First Man Review - 0:15:18 The Connecting Point - 1:08:39 Follow & Subscribe Aaron Twitter Facebook  Patrick Twitter Facebook Feelin' Film Facebook Twitter Instagram Website Email feelinfilm@gmail.com Feelin' Film on Apple Podcasts Feelin' Film on Google Play Feelin' Film on Stitcher Feelin' Film on TuneIn Feelin' Film on Overcast Feelin' Film on Spotify By Request Podcast By Request on Apple Podcasts By Request on Google Play By Request RSS Feed (add to your podcast app) Join the Facebook Discussion Group Support us on Patreon & get awesome rewards Music: Going Higher - Bensound.com Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations

In this bonus minisode, Josh Crabb of Reel World Theology joins Aaron to discuss one of the most emotionally affecting films of the year. Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight is a story of human connection and self-discovery about a young black man struggling to grow up in a neighborhood that doesn’t accept him. This film is already drawing a lot of awards buzz and rightfully so. We dive into its importance of representing a culture that we may not relate to, but that we can all empathize with.   Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie Special Guest - Josh Crabb: Twitter - @HeyItsThatJosh Website - Reel World Theology Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @AaronElWhite Patrick - @shoelesspatch   You can always e-mail us at feelinfilm(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Also, like us on Facebook!   Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations

We bring on special guest Mikey Fissel from Reel World Theology to help us make the case for why the Wachowski's Speed Racer is highly underrated. This visually stunning film is more than just your typical live-action cartoon remake. It combines incredible style with eye-popping color and emotionally resonating themes to set itself apart. This movie is a must-see experience and talking about it is one heck of a fun conversation. Speed Racer Review - 0:01:16 The Connecting Point - 01:00:39   Special Guest - Mikey Fissel Twitter: @fizzification / @reelworldtheo Website: http://www.reelworldtheology.com   Join the Facebook Discussion Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162223530455455/   Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie   Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @AaronElWhite Patrick - @shoelesspatch   You can always e-mail us at feelinfilm(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Also, like us on Facebook!  Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations

As pet owners we get giddy over seeing what our beloved animals might be up to when we're not home. But does The Secret Life of Pets have more to offer from its adventure story, or is it too many gags and not enough substance? We discuss our experience with what is undeniably a fun and gorgeous look into the unknown lives of our most beloved companions.   What We’ve Been Up To - 0:01:02 Aaron (Warcraft on Reel World Theology, Sword Art Online, Pokemon Go) Patrick (The 48-Hour Film Project)   The Secret Life of Pets Review - 0:20:49   Most Impactful Moment - 1:00:49 Intro/Outro Music - "Air Hockey Saloon" by Chris Zabriskie Follow the show: Twitter - @FeelinFilm Aaron - @AaronElWhite Patrick - @shoelesspatch   You can always e-mail us at feelinfilm(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Also, like us on Facebook!   Rate/Review us on iTunes and on your podcast app of choice! It helps bring us exposure so that we can get more people involved in the conversation. Thank you!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/feelin-film/donations