Popcorn Theology

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219: Project Power Aug 22, 2020

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Pop a pill and have a thrill as we power through this Netflix "original"... which actually takes familiar superhero tropes and examines them from a few new angles, complete with Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback. David, James and Richard look this project in the eye to see what it says about everything from justice to genetics. If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 218: Extraction Aug 08, 2020

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Join us this week as we chat up the Netflix original film Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth! This is a true action flick, but its also one that give us plenty of truths to go in and extract for ourselves! Themes of sacrifice and the human longing for it death and resurrection, as well as the idea of those who look after our welfare out of good or bad motivations. Check it out! If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 217: Blue Ruin Jul 27, 2020

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Our Patreon supporters take their long-desired revenge, driving our podcast to a Blue Ruin. Join David, Richard and James as they attack this heavy narrative of loss, sorrow and injustice. If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 216: Hamilton Jul 09, 2020

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How does a Broadway, musical, story of a famed American, dropped in the middle of a forgotten Spot in a little Podcast by providence, Disney+ and dollars Get talked about by our resident Scholars?

Join us as we look at the ten-dollar founding father and see if he, Aaron Burr, (sir) or any of the other characters truly hit the mark or threw away their shot. David, James and Richard are joined by the more musically inclined Kat Harleman.

Why don't you listen like you're running out of time?

Episode 215: Community Jun 30, 2020

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Don't think Community is the greatest sitcom ever? Maybe James and David will Chang your mind. Kat joins the Popcorn Theology Study Group as they look at the shows re-Dean-ing qualities, episodes dealing with religion, idolatry, and mortality... as well as the darkest timeline. Trust us, this episode is gonna pop-POP! #SixSeasonsAndaPodcast Episode Timestamps: 101 - 16:35 109 - 34:35 203 - 54:20 205 - 1:07:35 304 - 1:21:45 511 - 1:34:00 If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 214: American Gospel Jun 06, 2020

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This week, we did something a little different than our usual and discussed the documentary American Gospel, which is now available on Netflix! The film deals with the very prevalent and important issue of the prosperity gospel, and it definitely gave us a lot to talk about! Just what is so bad about the prosperity gospel? How important is this issue? We discuss the attractiveness, errors, and corrections to the gospel of Prosperity. For additional reading on the prosperity gospel, Costi Hinn's book on the subject is an incredibly easy and helpful read! Check it out! God, Greed and the (Prosperity) Gospel by Costi Hinn If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 213: Jojo Rabbit May 24, 2020

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David Lee and James Harleman (not Heil-me-man) take a jaunty trip to visit Jojo, his imaginary friend, and a jarring world splitting the difference between satire and sobriety. From the form of storytelling itself to themes of propaganda, how people change, and our real enemy, this daring film has a lot to say. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for picking it!

If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 212: Cast Away May 10, 2020

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David, James, and Wilson have an express delivery for you: a deep dive into Tom Hanks' Oscar award-winning performance about isolation and separation from life and loved ones. Seemed relevant these days... so we hope you have a ball! If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 211: The Hunt Apr 25, 2020

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Is this a "deplorable" podcast, or will we make some liberal observations about this controversial film? Join David and James as they hunt down some unexpected themes that are in your face, yet nuanced, and maybe not conveying the message you expect. If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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Episode 210: Onward Apr 14, 2020

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Go on a quest with David and James to find the deeper meaning of this story of two brothers. What can we learn about magic, fear, faith, sons and brotherhood from this Pixar film? If you take the road less traveled and view it as more than mindless entertainment, there's more than one precious gem! If you like what you are hearing and want to help support our show, consider pledging to support us over on Patreon! If you do, you'll be canonized as an official Patron Saint of Popcorn Theology and be given access to an exclusive Facebook group just for supporters, giveaways, polls to decide what films we discuss, and much more!

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