Jesus Take the Reel

This week we deck the halls with boughs of MOVIES with our guest Marlie Miller! This is a Christmas grab-bag episode, so each of us brought one of our favorite Christmas movies to the discussion.

Marlie - Santa Claus is Coming to Town and the spirit of giving

Jordan - Elf and spreading Christmas cheer

Taylor - the importance of family

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This week we release our long lost, end-of-the-summer episode on 80s fantasy classic, The Princess Bride (1987)!

We talk mostly dead spirituality and the power of love!

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This week Tony interviews theological superstar, from the Word of Life church in St. Joseph, Missouri, author and Pastor Brian Zahnd (A Farewell to Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God)! And guess what? They have the same favorite movie, 2011’s Tree of Life!

Taylor and Jordan also review some new movies and tackle this week’s movie news.

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This week we play the clapping game with the Conjuring (2013)!

Taylor - Church membership

Tony - The importance of memory

Jordan - Pastoral care and the priesthood of all believers

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We're back!!!

This week we reconvene to discuss the question on everyone's mind: should Christians watch scary movies? The answer may surprise you!

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This week we beg your parson as we discuss movies about forgiveness!

Taylor - Billy Madison and asking forgiveness of others

Tony - X-Men First Class and forgiving others

Jordan - Philomena, forced forgiveness and cheap grace

We also talk Joker/Harley Quinn romantic comedies and whitewashing controversies!

Content warning for some discussion of violence and abuse.

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This week we ask for glory to shine on our names as we discuss underrated gem, Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).

We're also joined by Not the Nerds You're Looking For host Hailey Eckerdt!

Tony - holding church leadership accountable

Hailey - Frollo, salvation and abundant life

Jordan - God Help the Outcasts

We also discuss Obi-Wan spin offs and how weird it is that Leo DiCaprio is named Leonardo. Plus, Hailey stumps the boys at a new game!

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This week, in light of what happened in Charlottesville, we decided to have a conversation about advocacy and justice.

Jordan - Tootsie and walking a mile in another's shoes

Taylor - Rudy and putting yourself on the line for another

Tony - Schindler's list and racial reconciliation in the Gospel.

We also talk favorite movie genres!

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This week we journey together as we discuss Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic (adapted from Steven King), Stand by Me (1986)!

Taylor compares the young crew of friends to the body of Christ.

Tony talks about the redemptive value of relationships.

Jordan looks at adolescent hurt and abandonment.

We also talk Disney streaming services, more Lion King casting choices, and play a new game!

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This week we premiere our first official interview with actor/screenwriter/director David Leo Schultz (Ragamuffin, Brennan)!

But first, since Taylor's at camp for the week, we have special guest Dennis McFarland on to help us discuss this week's movie news!

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