Telling Stories

In this episode Andrew and Rik break down 2006's "Stranger Than Fiction", a film loaded with an all star cast of Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson, and Dustin Hoffman. This is also a movie loaded with meaningful gospel themes and Christian messaging.

In this week's episode Rik and Andrew breakdown the gospel themes and messaging in 2017's "Logan". I really wish I had a more clever title, but I promise the episode is much better than the title. 

On the Telling Stories Podcast we look at the places where popular culture and Christian culture intersect. Even when when it is unintentional, especially when it's unintentional actually, popular filmmakers mirror gospel messages and themes in their work. We talk about it and have fun breaking down those films. Enjoy.

In this episode we find the gospel messages and Christian themes in 2002's "Road to Perdition", featuring a star studded cast of Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, and Daniel Craig. This is a great film, which made for a great episode. Hope you enjoy.

On this episode we break down the epic "Baby Driver", written and directed by Edgar Wright. We break down the gospel themes and Biblical influences on one of the coolest movies made in recent memory. Starring Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Hamm this is an episode you really need to watch.

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In this episode we dive into the deep waters of "Manchester by the Sea", 2017's Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay. This movie features a dynamic performance from its lead, Casey Affleck, who also won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance. Join us as we analyze the film and look for the Christian influence and gospel themes.

The second episode of our friendly neighborhood podcast sees us chat our way through Richard Donner's 1985 cult classic "The Goonies". We examine the Christian themes and gospel influences and the ways that Donner's story can be viewed as an allegory to our walk as believers. This is a fun episode representing a fun movie, so enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe!

Video version available at: youtube.com/tellingstories

Welcome to the very first episode of the Telling Stories Podcast. The Telling Stories Podcast features Andrew Crabtree (a nobody that loves pop culture) and Rik Maxedon (a pastor that loves pop culture). Join us as we analyze our favorite films for Christian themes and hopefully show you how to find the gospel influence in movies you love. This episode is an introduction to the way we watch films and will set up what the podcast will become in the following episodes.

Video version available at Youtube.com/tellingstories

I obviously don't own any of the movies depicted in this (or any subsequent) video or any related properties. So, all rights belong to those that do. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.