Movie Night Apologetics

Clark reviews Captain America: the First Avenger. In this episode, he asks the question what is Captain America known for? Is it his super power or something better? Find out the reasons why Captain America points us to the goodness of Jesus Christ. Plus, Clark shares a story of an encounter with a newfoundland dog he had that made him think about the good news Jesus offers us.

Next Episode 6/17/24: How Civil War Relates to Secondary Issues in the Church

MNA Exists to show the goodness of God in the movies we watch.

If you have questions or any movie recommendations for the future please email: [email protected]

Don't forget to share this podcast with a Family Member or Friend and rate the show 5 star!

Hollywood Hero's by Frank and Zach Turek

https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Heroes-Favorite-Movies-Reveal/dp/1641583517/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FWW6DKIWX0LE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Jmjdln38xUmDlrFAbD8bhh0dpWN7NA37XbOJ15AhsMvJkOxmPyxSTJoTCKQxbWc4vPIulDv8AUsM1Ia-1DOujuORytcn0EzTpcUGK-NrB9rtZ1aI0A6gGs4NfaDrun2o.N4APVC6xaBliQtdC2eKcvT2rp8ny15RGYn61TRTj2hs&dib_tag=se&keywords=hollywood+heroes+frank+turek&qid=1717178094&sprefix=Hollywood+heros%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1

Dominion by Tom Holland (No not the Spiderman Actor)

https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/1541675592/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13CDO1M7PH0NE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ciy6RmpTf3s5gVVPNkwx_scBkbbiyqCj9qjcizfhQiNZqxFpEKeN9eUyKtdbsNS8yCWYN2R7mQ7PtCtug49mylCeygPm-VNw_ymtqF7U0glOBnET0U6RQCXBtKIKPf1CjSXpgCPQJsFs2LOYNzIR--GNYlR0fDpif_Pp50cjJqrOXT46JhvdVFITc_rj2txjo9psupd7tNWFpF9mAtytQEbQ927Sa0e5SEa2_n0D7tA.tfvxGuMSMcAI3CnL9BqOOAhIS_EXI-Sd3tqflbUg8gY&dib_tag=se&keywords=dominion+tom+holland&qid=1717178206&sprefix=Dom%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1

In this episode, Clark shares how superhero's have similar qualities that Jesus has and yet are still completely different than the God of the Bible. Every other week for the next several months, Clark shares with you the list of superheroes he will be talking about and one of them is very controversial because this hero was boycotted by many Christians for being evil, and yet ironically is the one out of all the other heroes that has the most in common with the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Find out who it is!

Next Episode 6/3/24: 4 Reasons Why Captain America Points Us to Jesus

MNA exists to show you the goodness of God in the movies we watch!

Email: [email protected]

Please share this podcast with a friend, family member or co-worker. And rate the show 5 stars on your podcast app!

If you want to get more out of this series, this is the book I'll be referencing throughout for the next few months

Hollywood Heroes by Frank and Zach Turek

https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Heroes-Favorite-Movies-Reveal/dp/1641583517/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C0NNOR1RQUPU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hrXwenJbvFXmS9EH17N62X_KwfJbOTmmzKJBOSwTP8gYbUwz69IgJ7UJyr90CL0lhDUFCQx41d2AtTGtZdnkfLYcF8Y8DlAROyEFAHYb5yPX_R2F0ci6rQLLvFAFhraIrA7DSy3o_8F4RbaakLUupyelTaeXtDxk4Fz-E00tq0y8qmCDAKuKxB8hup6geiiUOZ_dqxIRZC8PihbQHAq0x_AnMjxRb9hhYlescM3PwKk.TATGJ2KwzY7oMEnQ-uGcCuTLiK68lSyBtK8QlXUJtSM&dib_tag=se&keywords=hollywood+heroes&qid=1715104037&sprefix=hollywood+heros%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

Rex was a complicated individual who never confronted the demons in him. By not confronting them, it led to a chaotic upbringing for Jeanette and her siblings. In this episode, Clark discusses four scenes from the movie that will help you think differently about rules, community with other believers, the end of your life, and how we can know our Heavenly Father even if you had a complicated earthly father like Rex.

Thank you for listening!!

Please share this podcast with a family member, friend, or co-worker.

Email: [email protected]

The Men We Need by Brant Hansen

https://www.amazon.com/Men-We-Need-Purpose-Indoorsman/dp/0801094526/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BNMWAY6NG87R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.au7cBm1qY7tFwjGx64q0HnnxwP40cN9E-R6DwcJik2bzNQy5HDC5f2XswKbxJk7RghhpF68Ucorj9xvtVYAZYixkuHy85fz5edZhpRrJ78V192sZQqZEH23srG7_PQWmwuOItO7X66Ky98MuGPB9K_a9WQKJxWF23ueI8zf-SnkfVDBqgug85FlvMpCTTfIl4rQPW5K7yZuTaYevJU0GPdHmCqEN4yHCU7NRKl3rfYE.SQPHJeJNqyJaeEzTC5PqQT-j73Zx-mtHzpVLBxPqh64&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+men+we+need+brant+hansen&qid=1713623080&sprefix=the+men+we%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1

Chris, Gordie, Teddy, and Vern are all good friends trying to find the body of Ray Bowers. Who will stand by Chris's side when Chris's life is being threatened by the bully. Plus, Clark talks about friendship in the bible and how Jesus is the ultimate friend to us.

Email: [email protected]

Please share this podcast with a friend, family member, or coworker!

Made for Friendship by Drew Hunter

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=made+for+friendship+drew+hunter&crid=3FG9EJIHHLCN&sprefix=made+for+friendship%2Caps%2C153&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_19

Life is full of ups and downs in our Christian walk and in the ministries God has called us in. Clark shares a story about how a scene in this movie helped him come out of a sermon prepping slump. And shares with you his sermon he gave at his church on John 10 of Jesus being The Good Shepherd.

Please share this episode or podcast with a friend, family member or co-worker!

Contact me at [email protected]

Tiktok: movie.apologist.c

Was Arturo's faith and Numa's faith in the same God? Did Numa ever find meaning in his suffering like Javier did? In this episode, Clark examines the two conversations Numa had with both Arturo and Javier and discusses the question of "Are All Religions the Same?" and "Why Does God Allow Suffering?" Does our suffering have meaning or is it for nothing? Plus, Clark plays a clip from one of his favorite podcast that hopes to give you encouragement if you are going through a painful season in your life. You won't want to miss it!

Please share this podcast with a friend, family member, or co-worker!

Email Movie Apologist Clark at [email protected] if you have questions or a movie recommendation!

Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elizabeth Elliot

https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Never-Nothing-Elisabeth-Elliot/dp/1535914157/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N9SWWSPXP9M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o17gHGxLE-GkQ78Fo4csTuX21Rxb7sBHeOulUA_LhPmT930O_-D2AM_VYo6Gh7a41m55AxUHeLidUICMKAsEcQnaNtlR-dURnoEy2U5zCrQ6dqYGc4ozJYXEQOzVkWsyOl1O69fNIa_mFscP7_mK_HxltZTB0Y8kbc_Gl-Y3HyRWK9nCfgSgwOkIoQZnHyXn93jmt1mxUHFFEYfvEyEXandfHqyljxLQOK7xG_mmfvQ.leo-iBejQNU-zTLomULRODcmf5rNCS3b_UNM0VHrMOE&dib_tag=se&keywords=suffering+is+never+for+nothing+elliot+book&qid=1710721548&sprefix=suffering+is+%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

Truth Unites By Gavin Ortlund

How to Persevere in Wilderness Seasons

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GthIVGFXu7ASA2Cbxs2fX?si=1f7f28574c94434e

Thomas is a door to door evangelist and to redeem his past sins he needs to save one person from theirs. But does the Bible really call us to save other people from their sin or does it call us to something different? In this episode, Clark talks about Thomas's interaction between Charlie and Ellie and examines how Thomas could have been more effective as an evangelist. Plus, Clark shares an audio clip of his favorite evangelism story. If you think you have let God down because you haven't brought anyone Christ this episode is for you!

If you would like to reach out, please email me at [email protected] for any questions you may have.

Also please share this episode/podcast with a friend, family member or co-worker. Thank you!

Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl

https://www.amazon.com/Tactics-10th-Anniversary-Discussing-Convictions/dp/0310101468/ref=sr_1_1?crid=206RZ4K5RRJH7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3HzgcW5QkmH0dnqzVjV-o07OuF_R2yqPweMBBXEdbRMD0rwpZKGrWUDb9Vt3ljcdgkTuTV4n6fU6mDTYLrEp10Vp3EZ1fp_FI5Rm3vDwejJhSZYgKpXQvXaYLEK_Ws3b9pJmIvZHAn0eovBnNjg9Wd1jSgEObSAiEfakNTLrBcWmDU9n7fn-9biW_bEe6-HbTXon3808znc4jtzfkRCtIEaXeXWoA8tLDw-klIwlwRI.wMxrllouHTrnS14fMbfAthCtdmwAWg21l80OBiLpR74&dib_tag=se&keywords=tactics&qid=1710119281&sprefix=tatics%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

Christianity Still Makes Sense Podcast

Gregory Koukl Gives The Evangelism Advice You Can't Be Without

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JEUYpLeI8EAf01xqdSvj9?si=31af18cc287b4325

When Jean leaves an abusive relationship, the only person she can turn to for help is still angry at her for an accident in the past. What does God have to say about righteous anger? And what should women and men do if they are in an abusive relationship? Listen to hear about the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and a quote from the book I Didn't Survive that will make you rethink your views on being in a abusive relationship in marriage. You won't want to miss it!!

Types of Abuse

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/types-of-abuse/

To Seek Help Please Call

Call: 1.800.799.SAFE

Text: Text "START" to 88788

Please share this podcast with a friend, family member, or someone you may know who likes movies!

I Didn't Survive by Naghmeh Abedini Panahi

https://www.amazon.com/Didnt-Survive-Emerging-Deception-Persecution/dp/B0BXGKFFH5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KSCSBPWRNQ2F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.27574vT0gzXGqTS8QPZjWgi-k-Lrdkkg5W3x_SIaKA9Uau8JzsELjtC0bQKUu6CCRuYgl_2sSqVC-U7BFUzdcihyVocVpAbF2cqvWsvSCVwYkqs9X7d8LW5LjeN9xzWuFavkXk5tShN5UhRFci-7mV3R1YVAyz_wa5EyiDQCxQg8vJ32b1GUpCFDjFgkeFdHkz2kq1HbQQEAWFYsF-8LsxE5xJ6Mw2qYZv2e4I0Jhzw.K7iCGgeTsPHws05x_-tatJOiT5AzkVPJwZZypNC2DWA&dib_tag=se&keywords=I+didn%27t+Survive&qid=1709155728&sprefix=i+didn%27t+survive%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1

Brant Hansen Interview with Naghmeh Panahi Part 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Wh92TfFwSzbJJxON7HdeL?si=e5de2cbaa538493d

Brant Hansen Interview with Naghmeh Panahi Part 2

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JItM7FhjAgWs8l6BWojhr?si=589a9a2bd5dd45c3

What is happiness and can it be obtained? Does a person obtain happiness by achieving their dream like Chris Gardner or by something else? Clark gives two examples of famous people who pursued their dreams. Find out if their dreams made them happy or did it make them longing for something more? Plus, Clark discusses two books to read on the subject of joy. One will change your way of thinking in the Christian life and the other will give you practical steps to find joy in life.

Please share this episode with a friend or family member!

If you like to recommend a movie or ask a question please don't hesitate to email me at [email protected]. I would love to hear from you!

Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad by Brant Hansen

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hard-Good-Lets-Dance/dp/1400334055/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IZ8RO5F4X38G&keywords=life+is+hard+god+is+good+let%27s+dance&qid=1707363338&sprefix=life+is+%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1

Desiring God by John Piper

https://www.amazon.com/Desiring-God-Revised-Meditations-Christian/dp/1601423101/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CUTCSIVO8HDQ&keywords=desiring+god+by+john+piper&qid=1707363421&sprefix=Desiring+God%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

Male masculinity is a controversial topic and to help ease the tension, Clark looks at how the Barbie movie defines masculinity and how the bible defines what it means to be a man. Clark looks at the ultimate Man, Jesus of Nazareth, and gives three examples how Jesus treated women in the Bible. Plus, Clark recommends two books to read on the topic of masculinity and down below is a link to episode of Brant Hansen interviewing Nancy R. Pearcy on her new book The Toxic War on Masculinity.

Also, please share this episode with a friend or family member!

Brant and Sherri Oddcast: Special Oddcast! The Toxic War on Masculinity with Brant Hansen and Nancy R. Pearcy

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2plOurqmZZzMtfTSxjCoqc?si=7d400c0accfd4a18

The War on Toxic Masculinity by Nancy R. Pearcy

https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37LQKLS4F98MU&keywords=the+toxic+war+on+masculinity+nancy+r.+pearcey&qid=1707361975&sprefix=the+war+on+toxic%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1

The Men We Need by Brant Hansen

https://www.amazon.com/Men-We-Need-Purpose-Indoorsman/dp/0801094526/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RKRKS20DW8KV&keywords=the+men+we+need+brant+hansen&qid=1707362064&sprefix=The+men+we+%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1