Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Lee Dickerson, host of the Black and White Review podcast and plays the role of Malcus in the upcoming short film, Shema. Lee shares the story of finding his way through roadblocks to transformation, and the importance of healthy families. The overall theme of his journey is that anything can be redeemed.

Support Shema through Kickstarter here through April 3rd.

More about Shema

• Shema trailer

• For more information on Shema, visit refocuscreative.com/shema

• More ways to follow: Shema socials (IG, TikTok)

• Black & White Reviews: Spotify, Apple

About Lee

I'm a father, a son, a worshipper, musician and a podcaster. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not..God changed my life 10 years ago and is continuing to transform my, and my family's, heart. My love for film and music has been a great way to strike up conversations with non-believers and to express a new perspective of how God can speak to us through entertainment mediums that may not have been intentional by the creators. He works all things for good and I love seeking out new examples of that.

Questions

• When you look back at your life, where can you see Jesus now that you couldn’t see him in the moment?
• What is your first response when problems arise?
• Where are you more comfortable: in relationship or in evangelism?
• How has God used difficult situations you’ve been through to help minister to others going through similar circumstances?

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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).

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

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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I have a conversation with filmmaker and content creator Chris Bowden from Refocus Creative. His desire is to create high quality, authentic stories. His goal is not to push people away, but to draw them to Jesus through what they see. Polished caricatures don’t move us to transform, but seeing the truth demonstrated in characters we relate to.

About Chris

Christopher Bowden is a national award-winning Videographer & Editor and the Owner and Creative Director of Refocus Creative, LLC. Chris has also written, directed and produced several short films, some of which have been accepted into various film festivals. His next project Shema, a biblical-fiction short film inspired by The Chosen, is his most ambitious project yet. Filming begins this March at Capernam Studios in Texas, followed by a few production days in Massachusetts this June. You can follow the Kickstarter to get notified on launch. You can also follow Refocus Creative on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their upcoming projects. 

Questions

• What’s your favorite board game?
• How do you share about your experience with Jesus?
• What questions do you find yourself asking Jesus?
• When have you gotten answers you didn’t want to hear that changed you?
• How has religion sanitized or polished Jesus, the stories in the Bible?

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the themes from Tron Legacy. In focusing on the father son relationship in this movie, we identify so many missed opportunities. Like Flynn, it’s easy to mess up in a pursuit of control, order, even perfection. But no matter how many times we fall, it’s not to late to reconcile. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions

• Where have you missed opportunities with your kids?
• Where did your dad miss opportunities with you? What did that say to your heart?
• In what ways were you fathered well?
• In what ways have you fathered well?
• What is your relationship with control, order, and perfection? What happens when you pursue these things?
• How do you pursue control, order, and perfection?
• How has trying to be a perfect father gotten in the way of connecting with your kids?
• What can you do today to step in and recover some of those missed opportunities? It’s not too late.
• What do you need to ask for forgiveness from your kids?
• What in your relationship makes you open and available to your kids? What needs to change to make that happen?

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter into the tragic story of Napoleon. In him, we see a man who is competent in the realm of battle, and incompetent in the realm of love. What fails in the relationship with Josephine, and how can we find true attachment and keep the battle out of the bedroom? Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions

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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we embark on our mission to explore the 2009 movie, Star Trek. In Spock and Kirk, we see the tension between two ways we deal with our own emotions. Spock tries to stuff and control his feelings, while Kirk embraces and lives for them. Both pursuits are flawed, and we need to understand two things. It’s okay to feel, and we were made for more. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I talk about Man of Steel. Clark had 2 fathers to give him his identity and purpose—where can we go to find ours? The only way to receive the validation and love from God is in solitude. We discover new identities, and prepare for the battles to head. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, power is the theme of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Vortigern wants more power and sacrifices everything to get more. Arthur tries to refuse the power that is rightfully his. Both responses do damage. But we find that the struggle has produced character in Arthur that makes him able to handle his strength for good. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

About Clay

Clay is a teacher, coach, youth worker, popcorn salesman, wannabe farmer who lives in the countryside in Iowa with his wife Megan and 3 kids.  He enjoys running, wrestling, fishing, travel and family time.  He is on the narrow path, looking for the next first step in his walk with God.

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To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed.

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our conversation on the Godfather. When we want to take control, what we’re saying we want to take the place of God in our lives. We think that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, but then we find ourselves slaves to our feelings and our desires. When we turn to God, and submit to him, we actually find a greater freedom than we ever thought possible. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie

Questions

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To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed.

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If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors.

Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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Paul McDonald, host of Men at the Movies, invites listeners to support the podcast and its various platforms on Giving Tuesday. He highlights his video projects, including a documentary series about the impact of Jesus through the ministry of Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Uganda. McDonald expresses gratitude for the relationships built through the podcast and invites listeners to partner in its future endeavors.

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Coming up on this 4th anniversary episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss one of the greatest movies of all time, The Godfather. These movies awaken a desire for belonging, but also the ability to take justice into our own hands. However, it’s very easy for injustice to become a great reason to justify further injustice. In our own way, each one of us wants to be the one pulling the strings. Leave the gun, take the cannoli and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Questions

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Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)

Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (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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