Have you ever desired a way to help teach your adolescent children or grandchildren how to stand up to peer pressure like Daniel and Esther did in the Bible? I’m writing a book titled The Chronicles of Belteshazzar. Think of Grandpa from The Princess Bride, only it’s me reading my book and recounting the story of Daniel. In this podcast, I tell you how I plan to read this book I’m writing. I hope you’ll join me in this journey! For more information, please see this webpage and sign up for further information and notifications! https://mailchi.mp/6d2ba697aae9/chroniclesbelteshazzar

In this podcast, David uses the movie Vantage Point, to explore how Most Christians – be they progressives or of the traditional school – know little of science and math, and therefore find it difficult to reconcile science and the bible. We’ll discuss this issue as we address the Question for Reflection: Does Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, and Science, Confirm the Existence of God? To Order Discovering Raising Daniels and Esthers At the Movies, visit https://www.wisejargon.com/at-the-movies/discovering-raising-daniels-and-esthers/

Today, we’ll be looking at the TV show, Black Mirror, episode, Nosedive, and use it to explore what is happening in China with regard to “Social Scoring.” And, we’ll look at the writings of the Apostle Paul in II Corinthians 5 as he discusses God’s Ministry of Reconciliation. We’ll see how God helps us to become a “new creation” and live a life free from sin. To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-how-to-stand-in-the-gap

Today, we’ll look at MADAM SECRETARY Season 4 TV Show episode, The Things We Get to Say. Just as in the TV show, a journalist is considering writing a “Tell All” book about the future president, we’ll look at some recent books that have been used as “hit jobs” on President Trump. Also, we’ll explore Ezra Chapter 4 and Haggai Chapter 1. We’ll see how God’s people had given up in the face of hopeless odds. But then, the Prophet Haggai inspired the people to succeed in spite of their fears. To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-how-to-stand-in-the-gap

Today, we’ll be looking at the movie, Seabiscuit, and use it to explore the life of Joseph in Genesis Chapters 40 and 45. We’ll see how Joseph dealt with changing climate, cultural and personal challenges – just as Americans did during the Great Depression, and even today in 2020. To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-how-to-stand-in-the-gap

In this podcast, David uses the movie The Upside to explore II Samuel 9. We’ll see that King David kept a promise to care for any surviving members of his friend Jonathan’s family – even those whom others felt was a worthless soul. We’ll discuss this issue as we address the Question for Reflection: Has God ever “shown you kindness”? To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-courage-like-jeremiahs

In this podcast, David uses the movie The Greatest Showman to explore Galatians 4 & 5. We’ll discover that in those times when things seem like they can’t get worse, Jesus wants us to experience the Joy of the Lord. We’ll discuss this issue as we address the Question for Reflection: Do You Celebrate in the Joy of the Lord, or Succumb to the World’s Message of Fear? To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-courage-like-jeremiahs

In this Podcast, David uses the movie, Thor, to explore how a father raises his sons, and then releases them to become the men they were meant to be. We’ll use that discussion to address this Question for Reflection: How Can We Become Good Role Models for Our Children? To Order Discovering Raising Daniels and Esthers At the Movies, visit https://www.wisejargon.com/at-the-movies/discovering-raising-daniels-and-esthers/

In this podcast, David uses the movie Toy Story 4 to explore I Samuel 25. We’ll see that just as Buzz Lightyear has Woody to tell him to listen to his conscience, God sent Abigail to appeal to David’s conscience. We’ll discuss this issue as we address the Question for Reflection: Will We be Messengers of Hope, or Harbingers of Doom and Despair? To Order Discovering Mere Christianity At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-mere-christianity

In this podcast, David uses the movie The Chosen, and use it to explore John’s Story of Jesus Raising Lazarus and how Thomas, the Disciple, chose to follow Jesus, even if it meant his own death. We’ll discuss this issue as we address the Question for Reflection: What might it cost you to leave behind a former life to follow Christ? To Order Discovering Courage Like Jeremiah’s At the Movies, Visit www.wisejargon.com/At-The-Movies/discovering-courage-like-jeremiahs