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Episode 258: A Silent Voice Mar 01, 2022

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Our Patreon Saints have spoken and sent us overseas to enjoy some Anime, giving us a great opportunity to highlight general differences between eastern and western stories. Join David, James, and Miles as we cover A Silent Voice. This movie deals with sin, it's consequences, and the nature of reconciliation, yet it's emphasis on shame in a community of teenagers allowed us to bring out specific themes in scripture. Listen in and you may better understand how the Bible is an eastern book. Additionally you may become better equipped to deal with shame in your own heart as well as in your community.

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Episode 257: Encanto Feb 15, 2022

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Welcome to the family Popcorn Theology! Join Kat, Richard and James as they bring their gifts to bear examining this sneaker hit, it's unique songs, and obvious themes that frame a portrait of the church and the gospel.

Hear more on Encanto in this video from James' Faith & Reason event.

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Episode 256: Redeeming Love Jan 30, 2022

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This week Miles, James, and Kat discuss the movie adaptation of Redeeming Love. Written by Francine Rivers, an artist who purposefully incorporates her faith into her work. Join us as we explore this little story that intentionally points to the greatest story of all. We discuss how it's artistry compares to typical faith-based films. How it uses sensuality to communicate its message and how it helps us understand an often neglected minor prophet in the Bible. Redeeming love shows us a picture of love that moves into dark places and transform broken people. — This episode is brought to you by Francine Rivers' new book, The Lady's Mine.

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Episode 255: The Matrix Resurrections Jan 11, 2022

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There's no doubt The Matrix was seminal in the origins of Popcorn Theology... so it was "inevitable" that we'd jack back in to see what themes the latest film resurrects. Whoa... with reviews in sharp opposition (like humans and programs?) Richard, James and Miles download their thoughts and spar on the film's revisit of classic themes, as well as coded messages about conversion, crises of faith, how salvation may not come as we expect in shape or timeline, and how we are supported in our time of doubt.

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Episode 254: Spider-Man - No Way Home Jan 02, 2022

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This third installment of Tom Holland's Spider-Man brings together events that were above all else emotionally satisfying for our hosts David, James, and Miles. Spider-Man has always taught us that with great power comes great responsibility, but this story tests how far that responsibility goes. Listen in and you may see how Spider-Man exemplifies love of neighbor in the manner of our great God who rains blessing down upon the just and unjust alike.

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Episode 253: The Santa Clause Dec 21, 2021

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This year's Christmas Patreon pick. Join David, Miles, and James as they address the history of the real Santa Claus and explore the themes found within the Santa Clause. At first glance this movie may seem like childish Christmas sentimentality, but you will find it addresses deep questions about family, divorce, belief, skepticism, and what it's like to be a reluctant convert to a higher calling.

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Episode 252: Ghostbusters - Afterlife Dec 14, 2021

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One of our most anticipated movies of the year. For James and Miles following the descendants of an original Ghostbuster presented an opportunity to discuss the concepts of inheriting a grand prophetic calling. The main character Phoebe also reminded us of Josiah, the child king in the Old Testament who rediscovered God's plans for his people and did what was right in the eye of God.

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Episode 251: Last Night in Soho Dec 07, 2021

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It's a British INVASION! James, Richard and Kat are joined by our British correspondent Rory Thomas as they travel into the streets of London, past and present, and the mind of Edgar Wright in his surprisingly dark film Last Night in Soho. Themes of nostalgia, the connection between exploitation and human pride, and the differential between victim and villain are only some of the themes worthy of discussion in this mind-bending thriller.

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Episode 250: The Movies That Made Us Nov 23, 2021

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What films moved you? Influenced you? Even shaped you? For this milestone episode, we break from form to discuss decades of movies and how their messages and meaning impacted our lives, and the lives of our listeners. Join the returning Richard, with David and James, plus special guest appearances by Miles and Kat!

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Teaser for Episode 250: Return of... Nov 19, 2021

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Exclusive LEAKED audio from the upcoming episode of Popcorn Theology. For this milestone episode, the guys are discussing The Movies That Made Us... as individuals and as a podcast. And you won't believe who's joining us...

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