Popcorn Theology

Watch the episode here. How do we finish off comedy month? With MORE CHEESE! Pour a cup of tea and join Kat and James as they put on some trousers, shave, and blast off with these beloved stop-motion characters from across the pond. Three short films provide easy themes to tinker with like imagination, contentment, friendship and intercession. All this and a nice slice of Wensleydale!

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 02:04 Popcorn Ratings - 05:50 Theology Ratings - 08:35 Ads - 12:53 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 15:14 Popcorn Thoughts - 16:38 A Grand Day Out - 26:37 The Wrong Trousers - 36:57 A Close Shave - 48:03

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"Since I've become a Popcorn Theologian I've noticed things I've never noticed before: Christ figures in The Matrix, Fools in Cocaine Bear, stoplights." Join Eric and Miles as they break down how comedy points to the Christian worldview and how God is not only the greatest story teller, but also the greatest comedian.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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We've got new merchandise! Check it out at the merch store. Help us recruit more film lovers and theology nerds by sharing this episode with your friends. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to help attract more listeners. Follow and connect with us on social media. Support us on Patreon. Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 2:21 Popcorn Ratings - 6:57 Theology Ratings - 11:42 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 15:33 Ads - 16:46 Popcorn Thoughts - 19:30 The Point & Purpose of Comedy - 21:33 Life is Too Serious to Take Too Seriously - 34:43 Morality and Atonement - 57:10 Lightning Round - 1:02:47

Watch the episode on Youtube here. What kind of stunt are we trying to pull with this episode? Do any meaningful themes really tumble out of this hilarious comedy action movie? Does David hate Ryan Gosling? Will James drop theological parallels? Is it even our real hosts, or stunt hosts using deepfake technology? You'll have to see for yourself as we discuss stunt teams, the church, sexy bacon and more.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 1:25 Popcorn Ratings - 2:52 Theology Ratings - 5:06 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 7:08 Ads - 10:00 Popcorn Thoughts - 12:47 Sexy Bacon - 28:39 The Body (and Face) of Christ - 32:31 Not to be Served, But to Serve - 44:54 Lightning Round - 54:27

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James, Maddy and Rory reunite for this epic podcast crawl and become Popcorn Theology's only hope for finishing the Cornetto Trilogy! Can they make it from theme to theme and receive/reject/redeem before the episode comes to a tragic end? You'll have to see for yourself. Let's Boo-Boo!

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters:Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 01:12 Popcorn Ratings - 03:18 Theology Ratings - 08:24 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 11:19 Ads - 12:54 Popcorn Thoughts - 15:26 Self-Sacrificing Glory vs. Destructive Self-Serving Glory - 28:23 Exposing Our Sin - 38:12 Loving Our Sin, Rejecting Our Savior - 48:50 Lightning Round - 1:02:57

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The times they are a-changin' at Popcorn Theology. While we will continue releasing our flagship weekly episodes, we are also thrilled to introduce a brand NEW series! "In The Lobby" features 15-20 minute weekly episodes that explore themes extending beyond a particular film. These episodes will also feature special guests and include live Q&A.

We have also updated Patreon, allowing our "Patron Saints" to gain this exclusive content, as well as a free gift, discounts on merchandise, and other new benefits! Watch the video linked above to see the details, or go to patreon.com/popcorntheology.

The first episode of our brand new series "In The Lobby" is available now on Youtube. David and James had a fascinating discussion with author and financial expert David Bahnsen about work, life, and purpose in film. This discussion will be released in weekly episodes over the month of May, and is exclusive to our "Premium Seating" Patron Saints. But this first episode is a free sample; we hope you enjoy the discussion!

For more information about David Bahnsen's book, visit www.fulltimebook.com.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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This episode will shake you out of your fugue state! Hopefully Kat won't choke on the themes as she joins James and David for a look at the sophomore year of this acclaimed show. James dares to say something negative about this season, David and Kat examine the escalation and ripples of temptation and sin, and the crew discuss a pride so great it can't accept charity. What else might they fish out of the narrative pool? Or will it all come crashing down on their heads?

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Support us on Patreon. Chapters: Better Call Paul - 00:00 Intro - 01:43 Popcorn Ratings - 03:20 Theology Ratings - 08:55 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 12:31 Ads - 14:30 Season 2 Recap - 17:20 Popcorn Thoughts - 20:00 Charity and the Denial of Service - 36:41 Temptation and Escape - 53:28 We Don't Sin in a Vacuum - 1:20:45 Lightning Round - 1:37:12

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Are you guilty of worldview murder? Is your mindless consumption predetermined? The Pop-Theo-Cogs have seen a different path to take, one that points you to the "Capital P" Precog and film as an opportunity to glorify Him. So strap in and view this Sci-fi classic with new eyes as we cover Minority Report.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters:

Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 01:50 Philip K. Dick - 03:00 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 06:07 Popcorn Ratings - 08:45 Theology Ratings - 11:26 Ads - 14:12 Popcorn Thoughts - 17:34 Living in a Precrime World? - 28:18 God is the Capital P Precog - 43:45 What is man? - 53:34 Duty, Justice, Utilitarianism - 1:06:47 The Gospel IS THE Minority Report - 1:19:30 Lightning Round - 1:30:52

Watch the episode here. It's a battle royale as our hosts - like Godzilla versus Kong - wrestle over the quality of this latest monsterverse installment! But James, Eric, and guest host "James the Younger" all surface some curious observations about the film's Moses motif, the sovereignty of God(zilla) and a curious parallel with Revelation chapter 20. Want some kaiju-sized conversation? We gotcha.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 01:24 Plot Summary - 02:49 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 04:05 Popcorn Ratings - 05:28 Theology Ratings - 09:08 Ads - 11:23 Cross-Cultural Engagement (The Al-Ma'idah Initiative) - 13:45 Popcorn Thoughts - 18:26 KONG's Moses Motif - 34:19 Revelation 20 - 38:23 Godzilla the Watchful Protector - 46:47 Collateral Damage: Godzilla vs. God - 1:03:25 Lightning Round - 1:11:00

Watch episode here. Miles and James take the call and cruise through the frozen landscape of New York looking for what haunts this latest Ghostbusters installment! From rarely discussed biblical ideas of where evil spirits come from to the film's shockingly trad view of parenting and relationships, there's plenty of things to discuss. Just remember: don't cross the themes! It would be bad.

James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here.

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Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 01:48 Popcorn Ratings - 04:30 Theology Ratings - 08:00 Subscribe, Share, Connect, Ads - 09:52 The Ghostbusters Universe - 15:12 Popcorn Thoughts - 18:19 Ghosts & Demons - 27:19 Legacy & Identity - 56:22 Family & Parental Discipline - 1:13:39 Lightning Round - 1:42:07