God Deserves Better

By Pemmican Studios

Exploring creativity, objectivity, wisdom, and holiness in hopes of inspiring the creation of media worthy of the perfect, all-powerful, and all-knowing Creator God.... more

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How many episodes does God Deserves Better have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

God Deserves Better episodes:

February 15, 2026 Ep. 21 GDB Reviews: Brief Encounter
For Valentine’s Day, we examine a film with a refreshing take on love: David Lean’s forgotten gem, Brief Encounter (1945).

With charming performances, writing, and direction, this English romance picture testifies against giving ultimate authority to our innermost passions.
Happy Valentine’s Day from GDB!

Join the Discord:⁠https://discord.gg/rRbE9BqTed⁠

FREE Script Submissions are OPEN: ⁠[email protected]⁠

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Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2I78ESIA5dxtcUPbmOTAxO?si=tFp0YvcGRUOKe8JmSjcs3w⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-deserves-better/id1725057740⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@goddeservesbetter?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/goddeservesbetter
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51min
December 30, 2025 Ep. 20 GDB Reviews: Marty Supreme
Josh Safdie’s frenetic tale of an unrelenting ping pong champ is lush with style and production design. But is it enough to save it from runtime bloat and underdeveloped subplots?

Our ranking of Christopher Nolan's films: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rz1zZr4UhKXVC3FFl7cVk?si=02cbbe22367b4f83

Join the Discord:
https://discord.gg/rRbE9BqTed
FREE Script Submissions are OPEN: [email protected]
More from God Deserves Better:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I78ESIA5dxtcUPbmOTAxO?si=tFp0YvcGRUOKe8JmSjcs3w
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-deserves-better/id1725057740
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddeservesbetter?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Instagram: https://instagram.com/goddeservesbetter
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49min
February 07, 2025 Ep. 19 Doompilling on MCU & Nolan | GDB Reports
The key to understanding if Hollywood can be saved lies between the Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser and the cast announcements for Nolan's Odyssey.

Join the Discord:
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FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @
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39min
January 31, 2025 Ep. 18 The Christian’s Place in Film w/Jeremiah Daws
Filmmaker Jeremiah Daws shares his incredible story of navigating Hollywood as a Christian, facing backlash for his faith, and embracing his new role in teaching the next generation of Christians how to apply their worldview to film.

Join the Discord:
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FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @
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1h 37min
December 16, 2024 Ep.17 Ranking Christopher Nolan Films
Many rising filmmakers fell in love with the craft by consuming the work of Christopher Nolan. Today, we put his filmography from Following to Oppenheimer under the microscope.

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1h 15min
December 02, 2024 Ep.16 Navigating Hostile Culture w/Maggie Wegner
Graphic designer and influencer Maggie Wegner shares her bold journey of faith, art, and standing firm in the culture wars—plus what Christian creators can learn about storytelling, gender, and using new media to glorify God.

Join the Discord:
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FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @
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More from God Deserves Better:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I78ESI...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Website: https://goddeservesbetter.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddeservesbe...
Instagram: / goddeservesbetter

Maggie's Links:
Website - https://www.maggiewegnerdesigns.com
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@maggswegner?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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1h 34min
October 22, 2024 Ep. 15 Standing Before Film Kings w/Collin Ausbury
DP Collin Ausbury shares wisdom for those pursuing mastery on set, developing style, and standing before kings.
Join the Discord:
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FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @
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More from God Deserves Better:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I78ESI...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Website: https://goddeservesbetter.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddeservesbe...
Instagram: / goddeservesbetter
Referenced Media:
Collin’s Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@collinausbury/videos
The Ballad of Keith Dickey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95B9smlCDCM
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1h 4min
October 08, 2024 Ep.14 GDB Reviews: Godzilla (1954)
Upon release, Gojira (1954) shocked audiences by depicting the devastating force of divine judgment.

On its 70th anniversary, we examine what Christian filmmakers can learn from Ishirō Honda’s genre-defining classic.

Referenced Media:
What Will Judgment Day Be Like

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MUSIC

The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausband Scheidt. You can find more from her at soundcloud.com/hannahausband.

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PEMMICAN STUDIOS

GDB is part of the Pemmican Studios Podcasting Network, a collection of Christ-driven content creators. If you are a Christian artist of any kind and you’d like to work with Pemmican, please email [email protected].

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1h 7min
September 24, 2024 Ep.13 GDB Reviews: Whiplash
Whiplash depicts the dark side of pursuing mastery—a story more Christians should tell. On its 10th anniversary, we examine why Whiplash is a near-perfect movie.

MENTIONS

Whiplash Short Film
Whiplash reviewed by a Jazz musician

MEDIA

Keep up with us here:

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MUSIC

The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausband Scheidt. You can find more from her at soundcloud.com/hannahausband.

MORE

Got questions or want to share your work? Shoot a message to [email protected] or via the contact form at Goddeservesbetter.com

PEMMICAN STUDIOS

GDB is part of the Pemmican Studios Podcasting Network, a collection of Christ-driven content creators. If you are a Christian artist of any kind and you’d like to work with Pemmican, please email [email protected].

Pemmican Studios
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54min
August 09, 2024 Ep. 12 Mastering the Moral Dimensions of Film w/Dr. Dan Kemp
We sat down with GDB consultant, Dr. Dan Kemp of Grand Canyon University, to discuss the disintegrating myth of neutrality, spotting toxic liberation narratives, and developing the concept of "lifeworks" amongst Christian creators.

MEDIA
Keep up with us here:

YouTube
TikTok
Instagram

MUSIC
The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausband Scheidt. You can find more from her at soundcloud.com/hannahausband.

MORE
Got questions or want to share your work? Shoot a message to [email protected] or via the contact form at Goddeservesbetter.com.

PEMMICAN STUDIOS
GDB is part of the Pemmican Studios Podcasting Network, a collection of Christ-driven content creators. If you are a Christian artist of any kind and you’d like to work with Pemmican, please email [email protected].
...more
1h 27min

FAQs about God Deserves Better:

How many episodes does God Deserves Better have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.