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#84: Bill and Ted Face the Music Nov 10, 2020

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On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam discuss the recent release, Bill and Ted Face the Music. Given the anxiety of the election, Matt and Adam needed to watch something stupid; hence Bill and Ted Face the Music. It is a stupid movie but in a way that hits the spot in these times. In the first segment, the conversation centers on the need for foolish things, the value of a corporate song, and how to leave a legacy. In the second segment, Matt and Adam examine the lectionary passages for November 15 and talk about Jesus' parable of the Talents and how it intersects with Bill and Ted. Finally, in the final segment, Adam discusses outtakes, and Matt talks about "Joy and Grief." Party on.

83: Take Shelter Oct 20, 2020

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On this episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam discuss theology, ministry and Jeff Nichols' 2011 film, Take Shelter. In the first segment, the discussion ceneters around questions of the apocalypse, mental health, and caring for the vulnerable in ourt churches. In the second segment, Matt and Adam discuss the lectionary texts for October 25 and how they connect to Take Shelter. Finally, Adam ends by listing documentary films and Matt wonders about all the cast reunions forming to raise money for the upcoming election. So escape from the world in your tornado shelter and listen to Sunday Morning Matinee!

82: Enola Holmes Oct 07, 2020

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82: Enola Holmes by Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

Summer Pandemic Roundup Sep 28, 2020

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After a summer hiatus, Matt and Adam are back to talk about all the things they watched during their summer break. Breaking from the usual format, the discussion centers around the movies that kept them sane during the pandemic.

80: National Treasure May 26, 2020

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On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with constitutional scholar, Steve Bragaw about the theological implications of stealing the Declaration of Independence. Really, this is what this podcast was made for. We watched a bonkers movie and then talked with a smart person about conspiracies, theology, scripture and hermeneutics. Then we tried to ask how Pentecost might be understood in light of the themes of National Treasure. We were built for this (and maybe only this). So far down the rabbit hole with us, it's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

79: Apollo 13 May 07, 2020

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Ooooooh boy. Well this is a week late! A quarantine fog set in and delayed this podcast. Forgive us for our lateness. Today we rest in the confidence that grace abounds! That said, this is a great episode! We have Eric Barreto from Princeton Theological Seminary, talking smart about Apollo 13, the need for agility in this time, and the book of Acts. Matt says some very smart things about duct tape. Adam chimes in with ideas about leadership. This is a good conversation. You should listen to it, even if it is talking about the lectionary passages from a week ago. So buckle up, get in your space shuttle, and blast off to another episode of Sunday Morning Matinee.

78: Onward Apr 07, 2020

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As Holy Week begins, Matt and Adam talk hope, resurrection, and Pixar's newest movie, Onward. Considering everyone is sheltering in place, it is time to tuck in and watch a good old fashioned adventure movie. A movie about courage, magic, and partially resurrected dads! In the first segment, Adam and Matt talk about resurrection, magic, and Eastertide. I the second segment, Adam and Matt talk about the RCL texts for Easter and how Onward can help us better understand the resurrection accounts. Finally, Adam gets nostalgic and Matt talks about his favorite movie theater. Grab your wizard staff and let's do this. Onward and upward!

#76: Honeyland Apr 01, 2020

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On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam are joined by pastor, beekeeper, and chaplain at the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, Kathy Anderson to discuss the widely-acclaimed 2019 documentary, Honeyland. Set in rural Macedonia, Honeyland follows one of Europe's last wild beekeeper's as she tries to maintain her practice in an unforgiving world. In the first segment, the discussion centers on the lives of bees and how they can be a rich source of theological imagining. In the second segment, the group discusses the Palm Sunday texts for April 5 and what bees can help us understand about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Finally, in the final segment, Matt gives thanks for Mo Willems and Adam offers up a boring old academic article. As the bees arrive, let us gather together, even as we remain apart!

76: Shaun of the Dead Mar 18, 2020

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As we all hunker down, Adam and Matt revisit Edgar Wright's 2004 zombie rom-com, Shaun of the Dead. In the first segment, they discuss why Shaun of the Dead is still relevant for ministry in the age of coronavirus. In the second segment, they consider the lectionary for March 22nd and how it intersects with Shaun of the Dead. Finally, Matt talks about Austin and Adam talks about local history. As you find something else to do while you are home, join Sunday Morning Matinee for a conversation that will eat up at least 45 minutes of your day!

75: 9 to 5 Mar 02, 2020

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On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Adam and Matt welcome Sarah Kinney Gaventa, Dean of Students at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, to talk about work, sexism, Dolly Parton, and the 1980 hit movie, 9 to 5. In the first segment, the group discusses the sad ways in which this 1980's workplace farce diagnosis our current problems of sexism in the workplace. Then the discussion turns to the wonder of Dolly Parton and her ability to cross boundaries. In the second segment, the group discusses 9 to 5 and its relevance for the lectionary passages for Lent 2, March 8. Finally, Matt takes a sabbath and Adam sort of recommends a book.

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