Pull back the invisibility cloak to reveal the deeper Christian themes of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. In this tale of alchemical transformation, Marcus and David discuss the calling to an unseen world, the power of love, and the dangerous pull of human erised (I mean Desire). Navigate the themes beneath the castle to discover that things are not always what they seem. Watch the episode here.

Episodes for each Harry Potter film will release throughout 2026, but Patreon supporters can see the full series right away! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content.

Here is when episodes will release publicly so muggles can enjoy them: Feb 3: Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult? Feb 24: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Mar 24: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Apr 28: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Jun 30: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Aug 25: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Oct 27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Dec 1: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1-2)

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Eric, Rory and Bridget dive into the timeless classic When Harry Met Sally exploring THE question of "Can Men and Women Just Be Friends?" Tune in for a lively discussion filled with humor, insight, and a fresh perspective on a beloved rom-com. Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 3:38 - Popcorn Ratings 8:23 - Theology Ratings 11:04 - Subscribe, Share, Support 12:50 - Ads 14:20 - SPOILER WARNING & Popcorn Thoughts 24:57 - Can Men And Women Just Be Friends 42:55 - Theological Implications 53:26 - Desiring Lasting Love 1:08:05 - Lightning Round 1:22:00 - Until Next Time…

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Is there a difference in how the movies portray love and what God's word says love is? In this In the Lobby series, Kat, Maddy, and Bridgett explore biblical love and cinema love in the world of Romantic Comedies.

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Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

Unlock the biblical truths within Harry Potter in this spellbinding series! Discover why some Christians are wary of Hogwarts and why others see spiritual symbolism woven throughout the series. Can Christians responsibly engage with this cultural phenomenon, or is it a gateway to the occult? Join David and Marcus as we shed light on the subject—LUMOS! Watch the episode here.

Episodes for each Harry Potter film will be released throughout 2026. But for Premium Seating Patreon supporters, you can hear the full series right away! Consider this your owl, inviting you to enroll as a Patron Saint so you can interact, influence, and enjoy exclusive bonus content.

Here is when episodes will release publicly so muggles can enjoy them: Feb 3: Harry Potter: Biblical Symbolism, Alchemy, and The Occult(?) Feb 24: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Mar 24: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Apr 28: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Jun 30: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Aug 25: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Oct 27: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Dec 1: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (1-2)

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#HarryPotterDebate #Alchemy #MagicAndFaith #HarryPotter #JKRowling #DanielRadcliffe #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology; Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

Wake Up Dead Man is the type of movie that all but cries out to be discussed on Popcorn Theology. Its writing, directing, and even lighting all have much to reveal about faith, ministry, and the power of storytelling. On this episode Miles and James take on some of its big themes including a fascinating discussion about faith and storytelling, a pair of two dimensional pastors, as well as a moral call to practice grace for the undeserving. Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 0:43 - Welcome & Summary 2:26 - Popcorn Ratings 5:19 - Theology Ratings 10:00 - Subscribe, Share, Support 10:57 - Ads 12:25 - Popcorn Thoughts 22:26 - Faithful Jud and Skeptical Blanc Meet 32:22 - 2 Priestly Caricatures 52:56 - Lightning Round 1:00:56 - Until Next Time…

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Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

You Can't Handle the Truth of This Episode! Eric and James dive into the A Few Good Men, exploring its themes of truth, justice, and military honor. Discover how this iconic film challenges viewers to think critically about authority and morality. "You want us on this podcast. You need us on this Podcast!" Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 2:09 - Popcorn Ratings 5:41 - Theology Ratings 7:53 - Subscribe, Share, Support 9:40 - Ads 11:08 - SPOILER WARNING 11:08 - Popcorn Thoughts 24:49 - Rob Reiner's Legacy 28:36 - Discerning the Right Path 48:40 - We Can't Handle The Truth 59:36 - The Thing to Reject 1:02:06 - Until Next Time…

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Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

In anticipation of the reboot, enjoy this re-release of our Classic Scrubs episode!

Listen up newbie, our episode on Scrubs may be the best that ever came through this dump. Miles was the first and only podcaster James and David ever met who loved this show as much as they do. And you can forget about this show being just an exceptional "sitcom". Fact of the matter is, it's an exceptional treatise on life under the sun, period. That's why people gravitated toward it, and that's why we review it. Theology-Five! We discuss several themes that run throughout the show, but these are the episodes that featured most prominently in the episode:

101 – My First Day 115 – My Bed Banter & Beyond 208 – My Fruit Cups 314 – My Screw Up 504 – My Jiggly Ball 614 – My No Good Reason 818 – My Finale

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Did the last season of Stranger Things land right side up, or upside down? James comes out (wait, what?) to tackle the good, the bad, and the Demogorgon of the epic finale and controversial themes of division, acceptance, human nature and belief. Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 0:00 - COLD OPEN 0:56 - Welcome & Ratings 3:35 - ADS 5:03 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 9:56 - Dustin's Speech & Divisions 14:00 - Will's Speech and Man's Approval 22:31 - Vecna & the Sin Nature 26:06 - The Nature of Belief 31:50 - Wrap-Up: Until NEXT time…

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Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

In our third visit to Pandora hosts James and Miles explore Avatar: Fire and Ash. This time the Sully family wrestles with the loss of their oldest son while running from the reincarnate Colonel Quaritch who has teamed up with a rival Navi clan known as the fire people. It's refreshing to see a blockbuster movie that encourages people to have faith rather than depend on their own materialistic understanding to get through life. Our heroes must face their own internal struggles while even our antagonists are called to repent and turn to their god.

Our AVATAR Episode: https://popcorntheology.com/2022/12/11/278-avatar/ Avatar: The Way of Water: https://popcorntheology.com/2023/01/07/280-avatar-the-way-of-water/ Cinemagogue's review of original AVATAR: https://cinemagogue.com/2010/02/12/avatar-attacks/

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Chapters: 0:24 - Welcome & Summary 3:01 - Our RATINGS: Fire & Ash 9:14 - Be Claus Charity / Subscribe & Support 11:22 - ADS 12:50 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 28:16 - Noble Savage Myth DESTROYED 35:27 - Theology Thoughts 48:15 - Quaritch's Spiritual BLINDNESS 1:01:18 - Varang and DECONSTRUCTING 1:07:00 - Neytiri and RACISM 1:18:53 - Lightning Round 1:27:21 - Until Next Time…

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Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

In our third and final episode of our Christmas Special, Jam and David are "In The Lobby" diving into the gospel themes in your favorite Christmas Movies! From A Christmas Carol and Home Alone to the Grinch, Jingle All the Way, and Christmas Vacation - every Christmas movie has themes that point us to the Greatest Storyteller. We hope you enjoy this extra long episode, and have a Merry Christmas!! Watch the episode here.

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