This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about the Last Starfighter.  If you have a talent or gift that you think is too weird and it’s never going to be used, just give it over to God and He will use it.  Our specific brand of strange is exactly what the world needs. But we can disqualify ourselves if we don’t trust the calling we’ve been given.  Victory or Death!  Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we try to ride the coattails of Weird: The Al Yankovic story by talking about UHF.  We find leadership lessons from George Newman, and dig into the gospel according to Stanely Spudowski.  When you give misfits a voice, it challenges the system and offers hope to the people around us. The ones we are called to impact.  Badgers, we don’t need no stinking badgers.  Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we remember and commemorate 9/11 by diving into 12 Strong.  We describe September 11th as a day the world changed—but what if the world didn’t change, but simply our perspective of it? Likewise, when massive events occur in our lives, we know God doesn’t change, but how we view Him does.  Like Nelson, we have brothers to walk with us into battle, discovering the power of submitting to authority along the way. Follow me as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

About Dustin

Dustin Oprea lives in Roswell, GA with his wife Stephanie of 15 years and their three boys; Jude (4) Ryder (7) and Finn (8). 

What makes me come alive?

Adventure with people that I love and those that love me.

I love watching my boys play sports and realize their God given true awesomeness. I love playing sports with my boys and going on adventures with my wife. What makes me come alive is seeing other people realize their true strength, their true self and risk to live that out.

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Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we’re running a three man weave as we talk about Hustle. In order to become men who can mentor others, we must first receive affirmation of who we are.  But it’s difficult to trust the mentor because so many uninitiated men manipulate and abuse their power.  And even though the only way to improve is through adversity, we find that when we engage and risk in what we believe in, even the setbacks and adversity are part of the best time of our lives.  Never back down, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. 

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we complete our August archive dive with Britt’s number one favorite movie, Say Anything.  Like Lloyd, we all crave a dare to be great situation, but when it arrives, our tendency is to settle for safety and security.  Even when we decide to get involved, we are surprised when life hits back.  What we learn is that, even though we want to use our strength to fix things, sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply be there.  The world is full of guys.  Be a man. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we dig into the archives to share our discussion about Rocky.  This is a story of transformation and rebirth—for Rocky, Adrian, Mickey, and even Paulie. And how is this transformation accomplished? Through love and forgiveness.  Yo Adrian, let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we give you Christmas in August with Die Hard.  While many set this up as a conflict between John McClean and Hans, we discuss the contrast between John and Ellis.  The key difference is John knew and understood his enemy, while Ellis’ overconfidence and ignorance cost him his life.  Welcome to the party pal—let’s discuss God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready for football season with The Replacements.  This is a story of transformation, from the man Shane Falco is to the man he could be.  He had spent his life measuring himself by what he was not, rather than what he was.  But through his transformation, he learns how to correctly define success.  Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we close out our summer blockbuster series with the movie ET. This is a story of wonder, of how the impossible comes to what we think is ordinary, and colors the world differently.  We find that when the supernatural touches your life, the impossible manipulates the environment and changes everything. But if we allow ourselves to stop worrying and connect to a life of mystery, mess, and miracles, we find that the impossible becomes possible. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) 

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter week four of our Summer Blockbuster Series with Men in Black starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The world is more than it seems, and we’ve got to be prepared with an approach of curiosity, humility, courage, and tenacity. Along the way, we’ll find ourselves over our heads and engaging in new experiences. But once we go through our initiation, we’ve got to invite others to join us. We make this look good—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/)

Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).

Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock

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