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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I’m dreaming of a podcasting covering one of the all time classic Christmas films: White Christmas.  Eric is joined by David and a special guest making her return to Popcorn Theology: Mandy Lee! Together Eric, David and Mandy (Dandy) discuss honoring your elders, how to use the season of Christmas for those who the World has forgotten, and why you should get married and have 9 children. Watch the episode here.

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Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Welcome & Summary 4:28 - Popcorn Ratings 14:59 - Theology Ratings 23:00 - Subscribe, Share, Support 26:02 - Ads 28:36 - Christmas Brings Your Culture Together 39:30 - Biblical Leadership 48:19 - Not a Groupie but a Wife 59:36 - Lightning Round 1:16:32 - Until Next Time…

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In this series of “In The Lobby”, Jam and David discuss Christmas, traditions, film, and the Gospel. In Part 2, we explore Christmas traditions and how they point us to Christ. We also discuss how Christians engage with secular traditions like Santa Claus. Watch the episode here.

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This week our hosts Miles, James & Kat defy watching mindlessly as they cover Wicked: Part 1. This beloved musical is overflowing with fruitful topics to discuss.  Many people have bemoaned the rise of the “villain as misunderstood victim” story, yet our hosts found subtlety and valuable truth throughout this film. Among these truths are the folly of the unexamined life, how we can all be tempted by the desire to be popular, and how this story echoes elements of the greatest story of all. Watch the episode here.

This episode is brought to you by Solitary Man, the new novel by Eric Landfried. Available at www.ericlandfried.com. 

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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Welcome & Summary 5:51 - Popcorn Ratings 10:31 - Theology Ratings 13:16 - Subscribe, Share, Support 14:40 - Ads 17:17 - SPOILER Territory & History with Oz 23:18 - Popcorn Thoughts 37:27 - Against the Unexamined Life 52:57 - Galinda: The Snare of Popularity 1:04:53 - Elphaba: A Christ Figure 1:18:09 - Lightning Round 1:30:27 - Until Next Time…

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In this series of “In The Lobby”, Jam and David discuss Christmas, traditions, film, and the Gospel. Join us for Part 1, where we address what makes a movie a CHRISTMAS movie. Watch the episode here.

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The Patron Saints of Popcorn Theology made us merry this week by voting for the beloved Christmas classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol. This all too familiar tale takes on a Muppet spin, fun for both adults and kids. On this episode Maddy, Kat, and Bridgett discuss the surprisingly deep themes of intervention, repentance, and redemption in this classic tale that helped reinvent Christmas. Watch the episode here.

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Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:19 - Welcome & Summary 3:29 - Popcorn Ratings 8:16 - Theology Ratings 11:56 - Subscribe, Share, Support 12:51 - Ads 15:40 - SPOILER WARNING 23:40 - Popcorn Thoughts 39:13 - Themes of Repentance and Redemption 41:34 - Divine Intervention and Transformation 1:05:14 - Actions & Inactions 1:29:36 - Lightning Round 1:45:20 - Until Next Time…

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

In this new series, we’re joined by Matt Whitman of the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast to explore Storytelling & Scripture!! In Part 1, we discuss storytelling, “perfect” movies, and what makes a film compelling. You won’t want to miss this one! Watch the episode here.

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Put on your dancing shoes and sing along with us while we explore the candy-coated underworld of Moulin Rouge, exploring the themes of freedom, truth, love, and beauty. Maddy and Bridgett discuss parallels to Biblical characters and if the four pillars of the Bohemian Revolution are sound. Is there any hope or redemption in this tragic love story? Watch the episode HERE.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Welcome & Summary 4:14 - Popcorn Ratings 9:56 - Top 3 Musicals 13:22 - Theology Ratings 14:49 - Subscribe, Share, Support 16:47 - Ads 19:24 - SPOILER WARNING 19:40 - Popcorn Thoughts 32:24 - Not Another Christ Parallel 49:36 - The Bohemian Revolution vs. The Biblical Foundation 56:19 - Characters & Their Relationships 1:05:19 - Love Without Foundation: A Biblical Perspective 1:12:32 - Heartbreak & Hope: The Human Experience 1:13:27 - Lightning Round 1:22:00 - Until Next Time…

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

Grab your umbrellas and seek shelter with us in the dark alleyways and sewers of Gotham City, exploring the darker side of human nature and a bat-free exploration of broken people. James and Kat discuss Oswald Cobb’s fascinating yet monstrous nature and the stories of his compromised family, friends and foes. Is there any hope or redemption to be found in this life under the sun? Watch the episode HERE.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Welcome & Summary 1:44 - Popcorn Ratings 3:41 - Theology Ratings 5:37 - Subscribe, Share, Support 6:33 - Ads 9:08 - SPOILER WARNING 09:28 - The Penguin - Did We Ever Care? 12:12 - Popcorn Thoughts 23:45 - Oz’s Speech 30:32 - Oz’s Mother 36:46 - How OZ is the DEVIL 52:23 - Sophia: The De Facto Hero? 1:08:05 - OZ = Cain 1:21:04 - Until Next Time…

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Watch the episode here. To kick off Musical Month, we're opening the "Popcorn Theology Vault" to re-release a legacy episode from 2018. This week, David and newly added guest host James Harleman are joined by Aaron and Patrick of the Feelin’ Film Podcast to talk about La La Land. In this surprisingly long episode, we discussed the mixed reactions to this movie, contagious passion, traditionalism vs. revolution, heartbreak and regret, and more. For more "legacy" episodes like this one, check our archives on your audio podcast app or www.popcorntheology.com!

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