Men at the Movies Podcast
We discuss the movies we love and why we love them. We discover what these modern parables say about who we were created to be. Our hearts reveal a roadmap to our design, and the movies that resonate most are worthy of examination to identify the truth about the men our world needs, the men God designed us to become. Join us as we discover the God’s truth in the movies we love.
Tue, April 15, 2025
How Do We Fight Despair?
If you enjoy this podcast, and would like to support the work we do, visit buymeacoffee.com/menatthemovies. You’ll get early access to episodes and behind the scenes content. Every supporter gets stickers, either celebrating holidays like Easter, or specific movies like Star Wars or Back to the Future. Go to buymeacoffee.com/menatthemovies to learn more. Speaking of coffee, I wanted to welcome our first sponsor for the show, Confined Space Coffee. This being Easter week, Jesus knew a little about being in a confined space, and how to get out of it. Visit their website at confinedspacecoffee.com to order a bag and elevate your work. Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt Mooney and I discuss Children of Men, which he argues can be seen as a Christmas story. We see a broken man, in despair, with no purpose and no hope. Until he encounters a miracle and realizes that life is holy and children are the most important work.. Happy Easter, and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What situations feel hopeless? Where do you feel darkness winning? Where do you find hope? What are you pining for? What do you long to see? What is your greatest and deepest desire? What is your response to seeing a baby? What is your most important work? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9h
Tue, April 01, 2025
The Reason for the Roadblocks
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Lee Dickerson, host of the Black and White Review podcast and plays the role of Malcus in the upcoming short film, Shema . Lee shares the story of finding his way through roadblocks to transformation, and the importance of healthy families. The overall theme of his journey is that anything can be redeemed. Support Shema through Kickstarter here through April 3rd. More about Shema Shema trailer For more information on Shema, visit refocuscreative.com/shema More ways to follow: Shema socials ( IG , TikTok ) Black & White Reviews: Spotify , Apple About Lee I'm a father, a son, a worshipper, musician and a podcaster. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not..God changed my life 10 years ago and is continuing to transform my, and my family's, heart. My love for film and music has been a great way to strike up conversations with non-believers and to express a new perspective of how God can speak to us through entertainment mediums that may not have been intentional by the creators. He works all things for good and I love seeking out new examples of that. Questions When you look back at your life, where can you see Jesus now that you couldn’t see him in the moment? What is your first response when problems arise? Where are you more comfortable: in relationship or in evangelism? How has God used difficult situations you’ve been through to help minister to others going through similar circumstances? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram
Sat, March 15, 2025
Chasing a Dream
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I have a conversation with filmmaker and content creator Chris Bowden from Refocus Creative. His desire is to create high quality, authentic stories. His goal is not to push people away, but to draw them to Jesus through what they see. Polished caricatures don’t move us to transform, but seeing the truth demonstrated in characters we relate to. About Chris Christopher Bowden is a national award-winning Videographer & Editor and the Owner and Creative Director of Refocus Creative, LLC. Chris has also written, directed and produced several short films, some of which have been accepted into various film festivals. His next project Shema, a biblical-fiction short film inspired by The Chosen, is his most ambitious project yet. Filming begins this March at Capernam Studios in Texas, followed by a few production days in Massachusetts this June. You can follow the Kickstarter to get notified on launch. You can also follow Refocus Creative on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their upcoming projects. Questions What’s your favorite board game? How do you share about your experience with Jesus? What questions do you find yourself asking Jesus? When have you gotten answers you didn’t want to hear that changed you? How has religion sanitized or polished Jesus, the stories in the Bible? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from E
Sat, March 01, 2025
The Hope in Missed Opportunities
Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the themes from Tron Legacy. In focusing on the father son relationship in this movie, we identify so many missed opportunities. Like Flynn, it’s easy to mess up in a pursuit of control, order, even perfection. But no matter how many times we fall, it’s not to late to reconcile. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where have you missed opportunities with your kids? Where did your dad miss opportunities with you? What did that say to your heart? In what ways were you fathered well? In what ways have you fathered well? What is your relationship with control, order, and perfection? What happens when you pursue these things? How do you pursue control, order, and perfection? How has trying to be a perfect father gotten in the way of connecting with your kids? What can you do today to step in and recover some of those missed opportunities? It’s not too late. What do you need to ask for forgiveness from your kids? What in your relationship makes you open and available to your kids? What needs to change to make that happen? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Sat, February 15, 2025
Starving for Love
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter into the tragic story of Napoleon. In him, we see a man who is competent in the realm of battle, and incompetent in the realm of love. What fails in the relationship with Josephine, and how can we find true attachment and keep the battle out of the bedroom? Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What is the difference between immature and uninitiated? Where do you feel competent? Confident? Strong? What areas do you feel incompetent? Or lacking? Or immature? How to you take the tactics you use where you are confident into the arenas where you feel incompetent? How does that work/not work for you? Where do you go to feel safe? Secure? Soothed? Seen? What is the prize for being a man? Where do you feel like you’re starving? What would satiate that? Where in your life is God patiently waiting, but you’re moving to fast or your life is too loud to hear him? Where is your marriage treated more like a battle or a power struggle? How do you control the atmosphere in your home? What is your natural response to shame: getting big or getting small? How do you operate as a consumer? When crisis and conflict strike, what age do you feel? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Sat, February 01, 2025
What Should We Do with our Feelings?
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we embark on our mission to explore the 2009 movie, Star Trek. In Spock and Kirk, we see the tension between two ways we deal with our own emotions. Spock tries to stuff and control his feelings, while Kirk embraces and lives for them. Both pursuits are flawed, and we need to understand two things. It’s okay to feel, and we were made for more. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Did you prefer Star Wars or Star Trek? Why? Which character resonates with you and why? Spock, who experienced condescension and disregard? Or Kirk, who lived in the shadow of a hero? How do you try to be like your dad? How do you fight his influence on you? If you have siblings, how have you competed with your brothers and sisters? How have they competed with you? How has competition harmed your relationship with them? What no-win situations have you faced? Which decision did you make? How have you settled for a normal life? What does it mean to be dangerous for good? How have you been dangerous for nothing? How have you edited your memories? Your life? What ends up on the cutting room floor? What is your relationship with your feelings? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.co
Wed, January 15, 2025
Where Can You Find Identity and Purpose?
Coming up on this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I talk about Man of Steel. Clark had 2 fathers to give him his identity and purpose—where can we go to find ours? The only way to receive the validation and love from God is in solitude. We discover new identities, and prepare for the battles to head. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who is your favorite superhero? Why? Where do you feel hidden? Stifled? Uncomfortable? What gifts have you been given? What would it be like to crucify your gifts, to let them die so that God can redeem them? Where do your dreams prop yourself up? Who points you back to your character? What does solitude mean to you? Where do you go to hear the voice of your father? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Wed, January 01, 2025
What's Your Response to Power?
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, power is the theme of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Vortigern wants more power and sacrifices everything to get more. Arthur tries to refuse the power that is rightfully his. Both responses do damage. But we find that the struggle has produced character in Arthur that makes him able to handle his strength for good. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Clay Clay is a teacher, coach, youth worker, popcorn salesman, wannabe farmer who lives in the countryside in Iowa with his wife Megan and 3 kids. He enjoys running, wrestling, fishing, travel and family time. He is on the narrow path, looking for the next first step in his walk with God. Questions How have you pursued power/success/ambition? What was the cost? How have you refused the offer of power that was rightfully yours? What was that impact? How have you experienced growth through conflict? Where can you choose the harder path? When have you felt pinned by life? What is your relationship with risk? Do you need to engage more with it, or slow down from it? What part of you needs to die? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Sun, December 15, 2024
Is Your Need for Control Ruining Your Life?
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our conversation on the Godfather. When we want to take control, what we’re saying we want to take the place of God in our lives. We think that freedom is the ability to do whatever we want, but then we find ourselves slaves to our feelings and our desires. When we turn to God, and submit to him, we actually find a greater freedom than we ever thought possible. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie Questions What decisions have shaped your life? Where do you feel like God is the one pulling the strings, and maybe hasn’t done a good job? How do you try to take control of the strings of your life? When do you feel powerless and helpless, like a puppet on a string? How do you react to that? Where is it difficult to relinquish control? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Bonus · Mon, December 02, 2024
Relationship is Crucial
Paul McDonald, host of Men at the Movies, invites listeners to support the podcast and its various platforms on Giving Tuesday. He highlights his video projects, including a documentary series about the impact of Jesus through the ministry of Heads, Hearts, and Hands in Uganda. McDonald expresses gratitude for the relationships built through the podcast and invites listeners to partner in its future endeavors. Key points • Podcast Expansion: Website, YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts for additional content. • Documentary Project: Creating a short documentary series based on the author’s experiences in Kampala, Uganda, focusing on the impact of H3’s work. • Podcast Focus: Exploring stories of transformation and revelation, similar to those found in beloved films, through the Men at the Movies podcast. • Call to Action: Seeking prayer, financial support, and partnerships to continue the podcast and documentary project. Links: - Patreon: patreon.com/menatthemovies - Cameo giving: menatthemovies.com/investors - Men at the Movies website: https://www.menatthemovies.com/ - Men at the Movies YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw - Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menatthemovies TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/_menatthemovies C.S. Lewis Institute-Charlotte: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/charlotte/ Carolina Outpost: https://carolinaoutpost.com/ Heads, Hearts, and Hands (H3): https://www.headsheartsandhands.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes perfor
Sun, December 01, 2024
Seeking Justice in an Unjust System
Coming up on this 4th anniversary episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss one of the greatest movies of all time, The Godfather. These movies awaken a desire for belonging, but also the ability to take justice into our own hands. However, it’s very easy for injustice to become a great reason to justify further injustice. In our own way, each one of us wants to be the one pulling the strings. Leave the gun, take the cannoli and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What is your favorite mafia movie? What does it mean to be dangerous? What is the difference between vengeance and justice? Which one do you typically want? How does redemption and forgiveness change the outcome? How are the Godfather and God the Father similar? How are they different? What can we learn from this? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 15, 2024
Battling a Hurricane
On Friday, September 27th, Hurricane Helene pounded western North Carolina with winds and rain, causing widespread devastation throughout the area. During that same time, Paul McDonald was driving through the storm, trying to pick up a friend to meet up with Rory Lawrence and Matt Fortin at Man Camp in Ohio. On this episode, Paul and Rory discuss that experience that seemed to end in dead ends and defeat, but was actually a redirection in a new way to take new ground. Check out Rory and Matt's podcast, The Dangerous Man Podcast and their website for more information. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Recipe for Transformation
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we study the character of My Cousin Vinny. The man we meet hides inside his leather jacket, wanting to get things done his way and on his terms. Eventually, as we all will discover, he reaches a point where it just doesn’t work anymore. Thankfully, being in a no-win situation is a recipe for transformation. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Juan I'm Juan Velazquez, a social media content creator and travel consultant. My love for movies traces back to the dark bodegas in Newark, NJ, where back rooms were filled with VHS tapes for rent in the 80s – long before I mastered tying proper shoelaces, lol. My passion for film deepened at John Burroughs HS in Burbank, CA, and the Los Angeles County College complex by the Warner Bros. movie lot. There, I delved into filmmaking, fostering an appreciation for the art. Today, I indulge in watching, critiquing, and immersing myself in captivating stories on the silver screen. Occasionally, I'll quietly explore my secret hobby of putting pen to paper and crafting short stories. Find him at his website , follow him on Facebook , and check out The Travel People podcast on Spotify or Facebook . Questions What is your armor when you enter into unfamiliar territory? When have you coasted on your gifts only to realize that wasn’t enough? What happened? How did that feel? What are your gifts? What are you good at? What comes easy for you? Where do you resist asking for help? Where do you feel like you don’t need help, but life’s not working? Would you say that you’re the same person in every situation? If not, which one do you like the most? Which one do you like the least? Describe these characters. What goal have you set that you haven’t achieved that is keeping you from what you long for? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to supp
Tue, October 15, 2024
Finding Ourselves in the Frontier
This episode kicked of an epic conversation with Jay Heck back in the summer of 2021 as we started a three part series discussing the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Join us as we uncover the power of hiddenness to produce character and integrity. We see the mark of maturity in a man is a reluctance to accept the power being offered to him. How do we find contentment in the wild, the invisible fringes where our most important role is? Join us as we discuss this and more as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What character resonates most with you? Who do you most want to be? What battles are you fighting? What role would you like to play in your life? Where do you face fear in how you think God sees you? What would His words be to you? How would you define true masculinity? What does success or failure look like? How do you define it? Where you are being asked to do something, although you do not know the way? Where stepping into that role? Where do you say, “I can’t do this.”? Where do you feel paralyzed? How are you in the process of initiation? Do you need to lay something down, or pick up the crown? Subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1) for bonus content.To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed.Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemoviesTwitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com)Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from ShutterstockLinks: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Tue, October 01, 2024
Where Have All Our Friends Gone?
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we have a special treat as we discuss Stand by Me. The main theme was the closing line—“I never had any friends like I had when I was 12. Does anyone?” This movie is rich with themes of friendship, the loss of innocence, and discovering our true identity. Don’t be led by comfort and fear, but join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. For more information on the Jungle Discipleship School, visit https://www.junglediscipleshipschool.com . Questions How do you feel when someone invites themself over? What would it feel like to invite yourself over to a friend’s house? What were your friends like when you were 12 (or around that age)? How would you describe them? You? Your relationship? How are your friends different today? How did shame and embarrassment grow during your adolescence? When was the last time you felt like “we knew exactly who we were, and exactly where we were going?” How does fear dominate your curiosity? How do you live in a war zone? How does that impact your ability to be vulnerable and sensitive to others? How were you betrayed during your adolescence/loss of innocence? How would you like to reinvent yourself? What has happened recently that felt overwhelming, or that was out of control? When was the last time you “did something” with a friend, more than just sitting and drinking coffee? Subscribe to our YouTube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw?sub_confirmation=1 ) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Ste
Sun, September 15, 2024
Recovering Your Manhood
Braveheart is one of my favorite movies of all time. I think I watched it 10 times when it was still in the theaters. This was a really fun, deep conversation with Daniel Schwabauer. One of his best lines was, “I wish I had something in my life I thought was worth mortgaging my house for.” I mean, don’t we all yearn, down deep in our hearts, for something to fight for. Something to believe in. For William Wallace fought for the freedom of his brothers. Just like Jesus. So come on and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What does it mean to be a man? Who changes in this story? Who is transformed? How have you compromised your heart? What do you sacrifice to survive? How’s your heart? What is your heart in service to? What is our motivator? What do you fight for? What is the great cause in your life? What is our power given to us for? Where do you dedicate your life? What do you sacrifice for security? How have you lost heart? How would you describe your true identity? Are you living life, or are you surviving? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Sun, September 01, 2024
Finding Contentment amid the Chaos
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the 2005 film War of the Worlds. This movie reveals how comfort can lead to a confidence and complacency that won’t stand up when catastrophe and chaos enters our lives. When that happens, cuz it will, how can we get through, survive, and even more importantly, find our contentment? We discuss all that and more, so join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Troy Hooker's Kickstarter to support his new book, Demon Tide: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/troyhooker/demon-tide Questions What is your response when your comfort is confronted? Where do you find your comfort? In what ways do you feel complacent and confident? What happens when those areas are disrupted? How did you react to the COVID shutdowns and subsequent reopening? Did you fight to get back to “normal?” What was the readjustment like for you? Where have you felt similar disruptions in your life? Where have you hoarded in a crisis? When is the time to hide, and when is the time to defend yourself? How do you respond to the feeling of being hidden, or needing to hide? What can you do with what’s been given to you? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcast
Thu, August 15, 2024
How Success Can Betray Your True Identity
This conversation with Sam Eldredge was one of the most fun conversations I’ve had at Men at the Movies, so I am pulling The Empire Strikes Back out of the mothballs for this month. With so many options and themes we could’ve gone with, we focused on Luke’s pursuit of identity. He had accomplished everything he had dreamed of on Tattoine, but the more success he had, the more it pulled him from his true calling. It took a supernatural intervention to get him where he needed to go. Never tell me the odds, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you feel like Luke: adrift without a mentor, training on Dagobah, fighting a battle that’s over your head, dealing with the unthinkable? How have you simplified your story into black and white? Where should there be more gray? What do you tie your legacy to? What’s the pinnacle of your existence? How many decisions do you make? How often are you doing what others tell you to do? Where do you feel like you’re killing it? How can success pull you away from your true identity? Where do you feel comfortable? What feels risky? Uncertain? Unready? What kind of man do you want to be? What battle do you engage in feeling unprepared? What past mistakes has God redeemed? How has He created something beautiful from what you regret? What is your metric for making the right choice or gauging success? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/
Thu, August 01, 2024
How to Wrestle with God
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we break down the movie Here Comes the Boom. Scott is a man who has lost heart. The system has worn him down, and he’s tired of fighting. One problem with giving up is the message you give to those around you—it tells them they are unimportant and not worth fighting for. It’s time to get up, remember who you are, and come out swinging. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What was something you were excited about at first that you lost interest in? What did the honeymoon phase look like? What changed about it? Where have you lost heart? Who or what in your life is worth fighting for? How can you fight for them? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Mon, July 15, 2024
Fear as a Motivator
Coming up on this month’s rerun selection, I pulled up Dune (part 1) from January of 2022. One of the main themes is fear as a motivator. What do you do when fear attacks, and threatens to take over? How do you defeat it? You’ve got to train, and prepare, even if you don’t feel like it. It’s in those moments of preparation that victory will be assured. Questions What can I do now to prepare for the future ahead? Family traditions? Meals? How can you discipline yourself now to prepare for the dreams God has given you? What obstacles keep you from putting in the preparation for what will come? What dreams do you have? For your marriage? For your children? For work? For friendships? What must be done today to create the vision you have for the future? What opposition do you face? What are big ways your faith has been shaken? How is it shaken in little things as well? Would anyone ask you about the hope you have, or the grouchiness? What would you tell them? How can you develop the discipline of listening to God? What is your interpretation of the holidays? Of the upcoming year? How does God interpret these events? How do you fight for control in the middle of a storm? When was the last time you were angry? What fear was behind the anger? What verse can be a mantra for you in times of stress and crisis? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple
Wed, July 03, 2024
Discovering True Humanity
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss Terminator 2: Judgement Day. When we look at Sarah at the beginning of the movie, she is just as cold and calculating as the terminators. Both Sarah and the T-800 must learn from John what it means to be human, that life has value, and to choose risk and love over fear. Come with me if you want to live and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Resources "You are perfectly designed for this moment. And this moment is perfectly designed to take you out." - John Eldredge "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." - Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) "Then he said to the woman, "I will sharpen the pain of your pregnancy, and in pain you will give birth. And you will desire to control your husband, but he will rule over you." - Genesis 3:16 (NLT) Become Good Soil podcast: The Metanarrative of Feminine Love, pt 1 "Truth is looking stranger than the lies." - from Watchman by Josh Garrels Questions What does it mean to be human? To be powerful? What strength have you been given? How have you used it to protect others? How have you used it to hurt others? What has been your wife/sister/mothers’ experience with masculinity? What is the impact of living with you as a husband? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Y
Sat, June 15, 2024
Finding a Vibrant Life with God
Welcome to the Men at the Movies rerun series. This conversation originally aired in June 2022, but it's Field of Dreams. It's timeless. In a vibrant life with God, He is always offering invitations to us. But we must cultivate the conscious awareness to notice when He is speaking. And when we embrace the risk and act on what he says, the story will always be better than we thought it would be. So let’s follow the voice and go the distance, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where have you heard or experienced God’s voice in your life? Where have you done something crazy that didn’t make sense to anyone else? How did that turn out? How do you feel if you don’t follow the voice? What bold moves God is inviting you to participate in? What are the small moves, the internal shifts, God is inviting you to engage in? What is God up to in your life? Where do you feel like your life is in a small story? Where do you feel fenced in? Where do you try to make your life larger than it is right now? When have you heard a voice that sounds like it might be reckless? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Sat, June 01, 2024
Johnny Utah Breaks the Wrong Way
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we hit the waves with Point Break. The definition of a point break is where a wave breaks either right or left as it hits a part of land jutting out into the water. Every time Johnny’s life hits a point break, his life breaks in the wrong direction until he’s a man that’s lost his heart. What are you going to do when the land of life hits the wave of your journey? This is your wake up call, so join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What does dangerous mean? What does it look like? Would you define yourself as a dangerous man? Why or why not? What does it mean to be “dangerous for good?” Where do you find your deepest connection with God? What has been a point break in your life? Which way did your life break? Who has turned into a Pappas around you? Have you turned into a Pappas? What is the tension between duty and desire? What are your desires, in the truest place of who you are? What guys around you have been able to question the way that you’re breaking? What do you orient your life to? What is your reference line for living? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 31, 2024
Men at the Movies update
Paul McDonald shares some changes to the Men at the Movies podcast coming up in June. Visit youtube.com/menatthemovies to see what's new and on the horizon.
Fri, May 24, 2024
The Power of Pals
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we visit the wild west with Young Guns 1 and 2. This movie appeals to us because we all want to have a group of pals who pursue adventure and purpose together, who fight for freedom and justice. However, without a control line to guide us, we can easily lose our pals, and die alone. We’re going to the spirit world, and join us in discovering God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who are your pals? Who saw potential in you and invited you in? Who is your favorite character? Why? Which role/voice do you have in your group of pals? How do the themes of a man’s heart (battle, adventure, beauty) play out for you each day? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 17, 2024
A Guide to Chaos
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we look at The Lion King. Simba finds himself in a world of trauma and chaos-his father died, he’s in isolation, and the voice of the enemy is the only one he hears. But it wasn’t because Simba was weak that he was attacked. It was because of his birthright. We need to remember who we are, so join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Noah Noah Asher is a business owner, Chaos-survivor, and author of CHAOS: Overcoming the Overwhelming. Noah speaks inside prisons and rehabs to share a message of Hope, Help, Humor. For more information on Noah Asher and all he is doing, check out his website: www.thenoahasher.com Questions Where is chaos attacking your life right now? How would you define chaos? How has shame accompanied chaos in your life? What lies accompanies your chaos? Where do you run to hide in chaos? Who helps remind you who you are? How have you been pursued by God? What is your birthright? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 10, 2024
The Journey to Find Family
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we wrestle with Peanut Butter Falcon. Zack and Tyler were two men looking for family, and they find the deepest possibility of God’s affection and family in their times of deepest pain. They wonder if they are good guys or bad guys, and discover that being a hero has to do with waking up and making a choice. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Which character resonated most with you? How are you like Zack? Tyler? Eleanor? Where have you lost the sense of family? Where have you found family? Where have you lost family? How have you handled the void? Where have you embraced lies the world has told you? Are you a good guy or a bad guy? Why? What is in your good guy heart? Check out our YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies ) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page ( www.patreon.com/menatthemovies ). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( graysonfoster.com ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( ianhjohnston.com ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: <a href="http://open.spotify.com/show/
Fri, May 03, 2024
Decoding Reign of Fire: Dragons as an Allegory for Sin
Coming up on the men at the movies podcast, we slay some dragons with Reign of Fire. If the dragons are symbols for sin, we see two flawed approaches. For Van Zandt, his life is obsessed with killing dragons and taking back territory in a legalistic manner. Quinn is always on defense and has a defeatist mentality. The problem with both perspectives is that they focus on the dragons, and not life. In the same way, we focus on sin when we should be focused on the Savior. It’s time to kick out the squatters, and take some territory back this week on the Men at the Movies podcast. Questions Which approach to sin have you taken in your life? How have you seen one little decision snowball into “thousands” of regrets? Where do you feel helpless from sin? What territory has it taken? What would it look like to take territory back from the dragons in your life? How have you identified by your sin instead of your salvation? What do you think about the idea that all of your sins (past and future) are already forgiven? Why are you squabbling in the mud and hiding in the castle? What does freedom look like? Where are you focusing: your sin or your savior? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 26, 2024
The Blues Brothers: How Jake and Elwood Handle Chaos and Keep Faith!
In the 1986 film "Blues Brothers," Jake and Elwood find themselves in chaotic situations time and time again. From car chases to confrontations with the law, their faith in each other and their mission never wavers. No matter how dire the circumstances may seem, they always manage to keep their cool and handle the chaos with style and grace. Their unflappable faith in themselves and each other is what ultimately leads them to success, despite the odds stacked against them. In a world filled with uncertainty and unpredictability, Jake and Elwood serve as a reminder that having faith in oneself and staying true to one's beliefs can help navigate through any storm. Questions What does it mean to have faith? What does it look like? How do the Blues Brothers reveal their faith? How do you react when your calling is attacked by chaos? How do you try to find God in the chaos? How do you resist the chaos, instead of using it’s momentum to guide you? How have you gone with the flow and seen positive results from what looked like chaos? When have you gotten to the point where all your stuff doesn’t work anymore? What would your life look like if you had the faith of the Blues brothers? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 19, 2024
Beyond the Known: Rediscovering Mystery and Awe
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we go alien hunting with Close Encounters of the Third Kind. This movie invites you into a world of mystery, wonder, and awe—three things that are woefully lacking in our everyday lives. But we can recover that magic by slowing down, understanding the larger story that’s driven by the characters we encounter. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How have you responded when you see something you can’t explain? What has been the irresistible calling on your life? What dead livestock have you seen as you followed that calling? How do we maintain a sense of wonder and awe? What would it be like to slow down? What is your understanding of the context of your life? Is your life action driven or character driven? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 12, 2024
The Tree of Life: Nature vs. Grace
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we slow down to find the treasure within The Tree of Life. The father shows the way of nature, a path motivated by shame, fear, and scarcity. He longs for intimacy with his family, but doesn’t know how to find it. The mother reveals the way of grace, which appears foolish and naive, even weak. But by choosing forgiveness over fear, trust over scarcity, and submission over dominance, she shows the way to discover the glory and beauty we most want to find. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do your fears reveal your identity? How is a way of grace difficult? In what way does it appear weak? What is the fruit of that way? How would you describe the way of nature? Why does it appeal to you? Why does it appear strong? What is the fruit of that path? What way comes most naturally to you: the way of nature or the way of grace? Where do you feel like you will be the source of your children’s failure? How does shame motivate you? Where do you feel the need to defend yourself the most? What would it be like to slow down and sit down with the big questions? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 05, 2024
Encanto: How Spiritual Gifts Can Create Division Instead of Unity
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore different archetypes of spiritual gifts in Encanto. Mirabel represents those of us who feel invisible, less gifted, and left out. Louisa and Isabel reveal the constant pressure our gifts can create—the pressure to always show up, always be perfect, and always say yes. In Bruno, we see how our gifts can even screw things up, be seen as unhelpful and unwanted. It’s only when we learn to value the person over the performance that we can truly be a unified body of Christ. We don’t talk about Bruno…but we will as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Which character do you resonate with? What are your gifts? How do you use them? What gift do you wish you had? What’s behind that desire? How has your role defined your responsibility? Where do you feel left out of the family picture? Where do you feel invisible? Unappreciated? Where do you feel pressure to be perfect? To always show up? What would it be like to let someone else do it, and fail? What would it be like to take a break? Do you feel like you can’t afford a mistake? How do you respond when you feel like your gift isn’t helping? Isn’t wanted? Not useful? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGN
Fri, March 29, 2024
Unlocking the Secrets of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory: A Symbol of Heaven
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate easter with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory. Creation starts with imagination, and when you are in a situation where there appears to be no hope, you have to see a better future. We explore how the chocolate factory serves as a metaphor for the kingdom of heaven, with Willy Wonka embodying the role of the divine creator. Come with me and you’ll see a world of pure imagination as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What images come to mind when you think about heaven? Which child are you most similar to? How is salvation like the golden tickets? How do you see God? Transactional or transformational? How do imagination and hope overlap? Where do you feel hopeless? What would a hopeful future look like? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, March 22, 2024
Zombieland: The Search for Family
Coming up on the Men on the Movies podcast, we enter the world of Zombieland. Columbus’ life was dominated by fear, which lead to rules leaving him alone and searching for family. Through forgiveness and breaking the rules for love, he found the family he had been looking for all along. Time to nut up or shut up, and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Joshua Joshua is a Jesus Freak and adventurous nerd, who loves the outdoors. He's the award-winning and best-selling author of the zombie apocalypse series, The Brother's Creed . When he’s not escaping into the mountains, he can be observed living in Northern Wisconsin with his wife, two sons, guns and katanas. He has a love for all things imaginary and finds inspiration in the wilderness, away from the distractions of life. He's currently pursuing a career as an indie author and writing coach. Some of his other passions include hunting, shooting, board & video games, hard rock, reading, and anything fantasy & sci-fi. Questions How far would you go to protect the ones you love? What’s the difference between surviving and living? What standard do you hold yourself to as a dad or husband? How reasonable is that standard? How do you feel when you fall short? Where do you put extra pressure on yourself? Who do you need to forgive to grow in community? How has fear impacted your relationships? What rules are you living by? Do they come from love or fear? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies
Fri, March 15, 2024
Joe vs The Volcano: A Man's Journey to His Destiny
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about Joe vs the Volcano. Joe is a man who was losing his soul. A man that life happens to. A man that, frankly, needs to get his balls back. This movie is about a man’s journey to become who he was meant to be. And like us, he can’t get to where he wants to be without going through hardship and struggle. May you live to be a thousand years old, sir, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. About Paul Nichols Paul Nichols is a son, husband and dad in Cincinnati, OH. He works in a small custom cabinet shop, loves finding Eternal Truths in movies and will discuss those Truths with anyone who will sit still long enough, preferably around a fire with good whisky and a cigar. Paul also works with a team of like-hearted allies helping men recover their hearts at Man Camp in Cincinnati (find out more at mancamp.us ). When he's not watching movies, spends as much time as possible outside with his wife, 3 kids & 2 dogs. Questions When have you let fear dictate who you became? Where do you feel like you’re asleep? Where do you feel like you’re awake (or waking up)? What did you want to be when you were a child? What happened? Where do you feel powerless? Where do you feel ruled by men with fake testicles? What are you afraid to do? How did a shipwreck get you to where you needed to be? What parts of you are still asleep? Where do you feel like it’s too late? Where do you feel like you’ve wasted your life? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used unde
Fri, March 08, 2024
Band of Brothers: Points with Paul McDonald and Conrad Schottel
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we close out our Band of Brothers series with episode 10, Points. By now, you know that the only way forward is through walking shoulder to shoulder with other men. You have to consent to this process, volunteer to jump in their foxholes. These men went from Toccoa to England to France and finally to Germany because they went through the process of being called, and chosen, and finally faithful. And they became heroes along the way. Join me as we discover God’s truth in their story. About Conrad Conrad is a grateful husband of 10 years to a bright and truth-telling bride, Samantha. He is a father of two beautifully strong and joyful daughters, Sienna and Crimson. And also is father to a rowdy and radical son named Braddock. He serves as the Discipleship Coordinator at Wild at Heart Ministries and is a co-producer of the Become Good Soil Podcast. He loves coffee, sunshine, camping, brotherhood, whiskey, concerts with Samantha, exercise, hunting, writing, coaching, beer, his counselor, Jesus, football, ice baths and burritos....not in that order. Trailer for Band of Brothers Questions Who are the men who can call you at 2AM? Who can call you at 2AM to jump in their foxhole? How is your initiation a voluntary process? How is masculinity bestowed in your world? Where have you felt like you might not come back? What does it mean to choose your chosenness? What have your foxhole moments been? What would it be like to be told, “You’ve done enough.”? Where have you been faithful? What history do you want to make? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken f
Fri, March 01, 2024
Band of Brothers: Why We Fight with Paul McDonald and Wailer Giles
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we deal with the episode Why We Fight in our Band of Brothers series. We deal with the ongoing toll of battle and suffering. The temptation is to allow the struggle to cause us to fall away, hate each other, and for our love to grow cold. But when Jacob wrestled with God, he knew dawn was coming. And although he walked away with a limp, he also had a blessing and a new name. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions Where does your love feel cold? Where are you in danger of falling away? What things make you the most angry? Where have you wrestled with God? What was the result? How are you tempted to check out? Where have you been handed a grief or struggle that you don’t have a compartment for? Why do you fight? Why do you get out of bed everyday? What keeps you from giving up hope? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 23, 2024
Band of Brothers: The Last Patrol with Paul McDonald and Andreas Werner
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our Band of Brothers series with The Last Patrol. Webster was a Toccoa man, had gone through D-Day with Easy Company, but because he wasn’t at Bastogne, he was treated like an outsider. He had to enter into their suffering in order to reengage with them. Friendship is about jumping in someone else’s foxhole, not waiting for them to jump into yours. And the deep meaningful relationships that you have will take work. You will need to fight for the men around you. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions How has the struggle and suffering lead to areas of victory? What does it mean to partner with God in your initiation? With His initiation of your wife, kids? How are you being a friend to the men in your life? When has a friend screwed up and you chose to be friends anyway? When has a friend disappointed you and you walked away from the relationship? Who do you need to forgive that has hurt you? Who do you need to suffer with? What expectations do you need to let go of? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 16, 2024
Ban of Brothers: The Breaking Point with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we reach the Breaking Point in our Band of Brothers series. How do we handle the breaking points in our lives? Buck was taken out because he couldn’t handle his friends get wounded.. Lt Dike checked out, ran from the battle, and didn’t invest in the moments he was needed. 1SG Lipton, like a true shepherd, was present with the men in the foxhole, carefree with his heart as he cared for the hearts of his men. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions How have you been wounded in your life? How have you responded to the wounds—like Buck, Dike, or Lipton? When has trauma and wounds taken you out of your mission and purpose? When have you been a hired hand, not getting involved or invested in the people around you? When have you shepherded the people entrusted to your care? What does it mean to be a shepherd? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 09, 2024
Band of Brothers: Bastogne with Paul McDonald and Bryan Byrd
We are moving on to episode 6 of the Band of Brothers series, Bastogne. The men were under fire, spread thin, alone and isolated, and with no hope of resupply or reinforcements. They were in a place no one would choose to go. But they find that victory and the strength to hold the line is found in the power of their presence. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions Which descriptor fits you best? Some days you gain ground, sometimes you lose ground. Under fire. Spread thin. Isolated and alone. No hope of resupply. What does that look like in your life? How have you played the role of medic to the people around you? Who has played Eugene’s role for you when you are wounded and depleted? How do you think God will respond when you take him your problems? Will He be disappointed, get in his jeep and leave? Or do you believe he actually gives a shit about your problems? What sort of man do you want to be? What do you want your wife to say about you? What do you want your kids to say about you? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 02, 2024
Band of Brothers: Crossroads
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss episode 5 from the Band of Brothers series, Crossroads. While the battle scenes are great and exciting, what happens when Winters gets promoted away from the men he’s been with for years? He finds himself stuck behind a desk in some lonely house, typing reports and completing inventories. But he endures the tedium and suffering with excellence and honor, and through that experience, becomes the leader Easy Company will need as they head off to Bastogne. Join me as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions What does humility mean to you? What jobs have you loved to do? How did they make you feel? How did you succeed in that role? When have you been promoted from a job you loved to a job of tedium and monotony? When have you placed something you loved in the hands of someone else? What does letting go feel like? Where do you feel isolated and alone? Where do you feel like life in tedious? How can this time be preparing you for the future? What does it mean to suffer well? Where can you ask God to use your pain? Check out our YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies ) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page ( www.patreon.com/menatthemovies ). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( graysonfoster.com ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( ianhjohnston.com ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performe
Fri, January 26, 2024
Band of Brothers: Replacements with Paul McDonald and John Anderson
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we move into episode four of the Band of Brothers series, Replacements. It can be tough being the new guy trying to find your role in a group of established veterans. You’re afraid you won’t measure up, afraid you don’t really belong. Thankfully, there are men like Sgt Randleman who, over time, can help you develop the quiet strength that eliminates the imposter syndrome. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions How do you feel as the new guy going into an established situation? When you’re the established veteran, what is your approach to the new guys? Who do you know that has a quiet strength like Sgt Randleman? Where do you find yourself longing for something, but not wanting to put in the work to get it? Where do you feel like you don’t belong? What will you do to fit in? When did someone call you out on your bullshit in public? How did that feel? Did that amplify or diminish the imposter syndrome? How would it have been if you had been corrected in private? When did someone take the time to speak truth to you in private? How did you grow from that in a different way than being confronted in public? Who has spoken against your imposter syndrome, giving you permission to belong? Where have you let conflict derail relationships? What kept you from moving past it? How has conflict allowed your relationships to grow? Where are you afraid of being exposed? What would it be like to do it anyway? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast
Fri, January 19, 2024
Band of Brothers: Carentan with Paul McDonald and Juan Velazquez
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue on to Carentan in our Band of Brothers series. At some point in our masculine initiation, fear takes over and we have to respond. We can hide in our foxhole screaming as the world blows up around us. We can numb ourselves to the fear, minimizing it. Fear can make us lose hope as we die to our dreams and purpose. Or we can listen to that still small voice telling us to stand up and start fighting once again. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions When have you felt most afraid? From a physical standpoint, where do you feel fear? In your head, your chest, your neck, your abdomen? Why do you think your fear exhibits itself in those areas? How do you express fear? Do you freeze, fight, or flee? What is your core fear? Letting someone down? Not being/doing enough? Making a mistake? How has vulnerability and honesty set you free from fears? How has your fear been minimized instead of faced? How do you try to numb your fears? Where do you feel hopeless, like you’re dead already? When have you felt like you were cowering in a foxhole? How did you stand up and start fighting back? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 12, 2024
Band of Brothers: Day of Days with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we land behind enemy lines in episode 2 of Band of Brothers, Day of Days. At a time when men are increasingly alone and isolated, the solution is to find and engage in a shared mission. The soldiers find themselves in the wrong drop zone, in the dark, undermanned, ill-equipped and a long way from where they should be. Instead of waiting for what they needed to show up, or checking out of the mission all together, they started walking and along the way, found the brothers they needed to accomplish their assignment. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story. Questions How do you identify fellow soldiers? What are you first? What is your core identity? In what ways have you “lost your radio?” How did you respond to that situation? How do you feel in the dark? A long way from where you need to be? Unprepared? Ill-equipped? Undermanned? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 05, 2024
Band of Brothers: Currahee with Paul McDonald
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we use the series Band of Brothers to reveal the path of our masculine initiation. Maturation and whole heartedness are not optional to survive the world we live in. The process begins with consent, volunteering to receive the training we need to fight the battles we will face. The process will be painful, costly, and beautiful. But it is a path that leads to greater life, and freedom-for ourselves, and those entrusted to our care. Hi ho silver, and let’s discover God’s truth in this story. Questions Who is your favorite character in Band of Brothers? Why? Who do you dislike the most? What do you dislike about him? What is your favorite episode of the series? What draws you to that episode? How does the approach of being initiated change your perspective on your life and what you have faced? What does it mean to consent to the process of becoming wholehearted? How do you open the door and let Jesus in each day? Where is that difficult? What crowns are you striving for that don’t last? How does Sobel’s tactics mirror the life you’ve experienced? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 29, 2023
8-Bit Christmas with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we ring in the new year with 8-Bit Christmas. We can focus so much on the areas we feel behind, the areas of lack, that we miss the places where we are winning. As we enter the new year, instead of looking at what we want to accomplish, let’s focus on who we want to become. When we do that, the what will follow the who. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What was the greatest gift you received as a kid? What was a gift you really wanted that you never got? Looking back over the year, where are you winning? What are you proud of? What have you accomplished? In the past year, what’s not working? Where do you feel behind, missing out? What is lacking? What of these things do you have any control over? Where has your joy been choked out by the pressures to perform? What are some ways you can choose an act of defiance against the busyness you feel? Where do you feel the most pressure to perform, to be perfect? How do you invite God into your plans? Your work? Your marriage? Where is God thwarting you so that you can find more life in Him? What really matters? What are your priorities? What’s your thing with God? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL
Fri, December 22, 2023
The Muppet Christmas Carol with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we wish you a merry Christmas with The Muppet Christmas Carol. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this story is a reflection of the gospel—Scrooge is a man in misery until a supernatural intervention leads to transformation and joy. How does it happen? By revealing the truth of the past to explain the present resulting in the changed future. Merry Christmas, and let’s explore God’s truth in this movie. Questions How generous are you with your time? Money? Affection? Presence? How easy is it to reconcile with your father? Mother? Siblings? What is your approach to work? How does your heart respond to the principle of “Work hard. Work long. Be constructive?” How have you given Jesus your sin but not your story? What moments have impacted the man you are today? How have you turned to a woman (or women) as a way out, as a rescue from your misery and aloneness? What choices in your past have hurt you or the ones you loved? Where do you feel, “If I just had a little more of this, my life would be good?” Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 15, 2023
Violent Night with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we kick off our Christmas season with Violent Night. Like Santa, we feel burned out, unnecessary, valued for what we provide more than who we are. The only way to fix it is to get involved in messy, costly situations, pulling a past we’d like to forget into the present to engage where our presence is most needed. It won’t be easy, it will get ugly, but it’s the only way to get our purpose back. Let’s find our ho, ho, ho’s, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Why do you love that one? How have you received correction in the past? Where are you driven to produce? How do you provide value for work? Your family? The world? What is the difference between presence and production? When have you been caught up in something you don’t want to be involved in? When have you walked away and it cost something? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 08, 2023
The Big Lebowski with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, Josh Boyer, and Rob Whisler
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate our three year anniversary with The Big Lebowski. This example of great art allows us to look at the story and interpret it in a variety of ways. On the one hand, this movie reflects the meaninglessness of life in a style very similar to the book of Ecclesiastes. Each character is searching for meaning but keeps coming up empty. The Dude, however, from a certain perspective, shows the power of identity. He is calm in the face of struggle, cares about the people he interacts with, and finds contentment without striving. The Dude abides, so join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you find meaning in your life? If the world is only what you see, what is the point? How have the protective measures you’ve taken ended up harming yourself or others? What has shaken you in your world, like Donnie’s death shakes Dude and Walter? What does it mean to face your own mortality? Who are you, at the core of your identity? How would being confident in your identity bring you peace? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 01, 2023
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with Paul McDonald and Jaime Jo Wright
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we welcome you into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Harry reveals a picture of humanity, suffering great trauma and unaware of the world he has been born into until Hagrid bursts through the door. Hagrid acts as Harry’s true father figure, introducing him into the larger story and speaking truth over who he really is. But his true transformation and victory don’t occur through effort, but because of the sacrifice of others. You’re a wizard Harry—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What successes have you had recently? Where have you suffered in your past? Who introduced you into the Larger Story of Christianity? How have Harry’s other fathers (his actual one, Dumbledore) let him down? How does Hagrid act as Harry’s true father? How does Hagrid compare to your father? How have you “tried” your way to transformation? Why didn’t it work? What does it mean that “transformation only comes through surrender?” Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 24, 2023
Next Three Days with Paul McDonald and Wailer Giles
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we go on the run with The Next Three Days. When facing a hopeless and helpless situation, love is inherently irrational. We discuss loving our wives well in the face of the evidence that says we’ve done enough. We offer compassion without expecting a response, die on her behalf many times in a manner that never gets easier. Let’s pursue the irrationality and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What does devotion to your wife look like in a practical way? What does it mean to die on her behalf? How do you make your wife your primary focus? What wounds does your wife carry? How does this impact your relationship? How do your actions and responses either exacerbate or soothe those wounds? How do you try to maintain control of your life? How has it proven to be beyond your control? Ask God to show you your wife with mystic eyes, to see her as he sees her. What words describe her glory? What does it mean to lay down your life? What do you to express your love for your wife? What happens if she doesn’t respond? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 17, 2023
School of Rock with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, you get enrolled at the School of Rock. The public school is set up like the world’s system—focused on structure, perfection and performance. It’s intended to create little cookie cutter kids. Dewey comes in to disrupt the system, engaging with the children to bring their hearts to life. He doesn’t see them as they are, he sees them as they could be. Let’s go melt some faces, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where does it seem like the world’s system is winning? How did Jesus disrupt your system, your life? How does worship bare your heart before your God? Where do you ask God, “How long?” Where do you find encouragement? Are you looking for it? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 10, 2023
Red Dawn with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about the 1985 movie Red Dawn. At some point in our lives, we’ve experienced enemy soldiers parachuting in and ripping our lives apart. How we respond is critical to how we move forward. But if we prepare now for the unexpected to occur, you don’t have to be afraid. Wolverines, join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What events in your life have you felt the most grief? When has your world turned upside down? What would you do if World War 3 started in your backyard? How prepared do you feel for the days ahead? How used up do you feel? How did you feel during 2020? How prepared were you for what happened? How can you prepare is something similar happened again? Where does God say, “I know I made you hate me sometimes?” How can you learn to be with God? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 03, 2023
WarGames with Paul McDonald and Mike Bogue
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about WarGames. Even though it’s forty years old, we find familiar themes with the threat of nuclear war and the use of artificial intelligence. We’ve all had nuclear bombs hit our lives, devastating moments that can give rise to futility. As a result, we can become gun shy, seeing bombs where they don’t exist, listening to computer driven hallucinations. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What’s your favorite nuclear war movie? What would an apocalyptic life be like? How would you respond if a nuclear war, or apocalyptic event occurred? How can you maintain a sense of morality and ethics in a post-apocalyptic world? What happens to a society when cultural norms are reset? What things do you sometimes have to dissociate from? What decisions do you trust to computers? What would you leave in the hands of humans? What nuclear bomb has exploded in your life? Did you respond with futility or did you fight? How have dealt with the horrors of surviving the explosions in your life? When have you reacted to something that wasn’t real, but seemed like it? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, October 27, 2023
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts with Paul McDonald and Jaime Jo Wright
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we dive into the world of Cybertron with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. We see characters in a hopeless situation, overlooked and at the end of their rope until the Transformers get involved. Even though we might have different shapes and different places, we are a key piece of the puzzle, and have a role to play in a battle we may not even realize is happening. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who is your favorite Transformer? Where do you feel like you don’t fit in? Where do you feel helpless? Who do you usually compare yourself to? Does that lead to a sense of diminishment or achievement? How are those comparisons dangerous? Where do you feel tempted to turn around and give up? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, October 20, 2023
The Martian with Paul McDonald and Wailer Giles
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we go extraterrestrial with the Martian. This movie wrestles with themes of isolation and loneliness. But Mark teaches us how to make a survivable life out of our own shit. It’s worse that you can imagine, and you never want to talk about it again. We must resolve to go through it, not knowing what is on the other side, even if we’re unable to see a path forward. Every day, we lace up our boots, cultivate our crap, and solve one problem at a time. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you feel alone and isolated? What do you do when you feel that way? When have you experienced the hard consequences like Paul towards Mark? When have you experienced the big brother approach like Barnabas towards Mark? What worked better? How did you grow from each situation? Why is having safety as the highest goal counterproductive? How did you suffer, and how did you grow from that suffering? How do your children suffer? What is the hardest part about watching them suffer? Where have you felt like you were going to die? What was it like? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, October 13, 2023
Best of Times with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you excited about football with Best of Times. We see two ways we frequently get trapped: we are either like Jack, constantly replaying our worst mistakes and identifying with them. Or we are like Reno, feeling like our best days are behind us, identified by a greatness we can no longer achieve. We find ourselves stuck, because living a broken life is easier than fixing it. But God can’t move a parked car, and won’t fill a net that we don’t cast. We’ve got to wake up, break out of our lethargy and follow where God leads. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you define what a “good week” looks like? Is it worse to never have a glory moment, or to have a glory moment and fail? Explain. What time do you consider your glory days? Where do you feel stuck? What action do you feel like God is asking you to do? Describe the man your wife married. Describe the man she is married to today. What is the difference? How does resistance appear in your life? Where do you feel like giving up? Where is Jesus asking you to cast your nets one more time? Where do you need to wake up? Where have you been getting by, living a broken life? What are you doing in your life right now that excites you? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id15
Fri, October 06, 2023
Legend with Paul McDonald and Bryan Timothy Mitchell
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss the 80’s movie Legend. Many people walk through life thinking that walking with God prevents evil from harming them. When their world collapses, they run into hiding thinking it’s their fault. But we are beings of light, created in the image of God, and we can’t trust what the darkness tells us. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions In Genesis 3, how was Eve deceived? How are you often deceived by the enemy? How was Adam inactive? How are you inactive when what is needed is action? When you experience struggles and evil, where do you go? Does it send you into hiding, or do you run to the face of God? Do you feel like the negative outcomes are a result of your sin (sickness, relational, etc.) or are the evidence of evil in the world? What does it mean to be made in the image of God? How does that impact your approach to other people? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, September 29, 2023
Finding Nemo with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we venture into the sea with Finding Nemo. We contrast the characters of Marlin and Dory. After experiencing loss and trauma, Marlin lives in fear, trying to control a world that is not safe. Dory, on the other hand, shows how a life of joy, gratitude, and faith can get us where we need to be. And in the end, we see that the kidnapping of Nemo was used to restore Marlin’s identity. Just keep swimming, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How can you live a life of faith in a world that doesn’t feel safe? What do you believe about the world you live in? Where do live a life of fear over faith? What do you trust to keep you safe? What makes you feel secure? What are the memories that prevent you from living in faith? Where do we feel like “I have to!”? What whale tongue are you holding on to that God is telling you to let go of? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, September 22, 2023
Taken with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we deep dive into the world of Taken. We discuss how we frequently act like Kim towards God: we look at him as super strict, a buzzkill. We are willing to sever relationship if we don’t get what we want. Thankfully, our Father pursues us with a committed, relentless purpose, willing to go through anything to restore our relationship. But we aren’t rescued to be a consumer in the audience—we are rescued in order to discover what makes our heart come alive and partner in the mission. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What is your honest perception of God? How is it similar to Kim’s? How do you respond when you don’t get what you asked for in prayer? How often do you wait to listen to God’s response when you’re disappointed? When have you stormed off when God didn’t give you what you wanted? What was the result? What are you afraid God will ask you to give up? How do you believe God responds when you screw up? When has God’s rescue surprised you? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, September 15, 2023
The Green Mile with Paul McDonald and Robert Moore
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I sit down with Robert Moore to discuss the Green Mile. John Coffey shows Paul and the other guards things that they can’t unsee. Each event is like a step in faith, from a personal experience of healing all the way to recruitment and risk to share the good news with others. Like Coffey, God asks us to take what looks dead and hopeless and to give it to him. It’s risky. It’s uncomfortable. But transformation and healing always is. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Robert Robert, like myself, likes to talk, but more importantly, he likes to create a safe space for others to be heard. God’s put Robert into many titles over his life from father, husband, and corporate leader to currently he serves in the Mental Health Space as well as a Podcast Host on God’s Glory in Men’s Real Stories. Through his own struggles that he's very vulnerable about, he's able to facilitate conversations that lead to healing of past and present hurt and trauma, all while giving God the glory for keeping our minds from self-destruction as He welcomes us into his loving arms with grace and forgiveness. See more at God's Glory in Men's Real Stories Questions What moments in your life are those things you can’t unsee? Where do you need to look more closely? Where do you want to look away? When has God grabbed you by the balls? How did God show up when you were at the end of your rope? What is God asking you to hand him, like Coffey asked for the mouse? Where is God saying, “Give it to me?” What looks crazy to hand over to God? Where have you lost hope? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (writ
Fri, September 08, 2023
Tron with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about the 1982 movie Tron. We see how the relationship between the programs and the users is a reflection of the relationship between ourselves and our creator. The MCP becomes a distortion of who he was created to be by his search for knowledge and power. But when we have a relationship with our creator, and do the things we were designed to do, we experience a joy even in doing hard things. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions In Tron, we see that programs rely on users for their existence. How does this parallel our dependence on a Creator for our existence and purpose? Discuss the concept of free will in Tron. How does it relate to the idea that God has given us the freedom to make choices in our lives? In the movie, programs are created by users and subsequently develop relationships, loyalty, and even rebellion towards their creators. How can this be seen as a reflection of our own complex relationship with God? The storyline in Tron explores themes of oppression and liberation, where the programs revolt against their oppressive Master Control Program. How does this parallel our own struggle with sin in rebellion to God? The underlying message in Tron encourages the notion that the programs hold significance beyond the virtual realm and deserve recognition and respect. How does this reflect our understanding of our own significance as creations of our Creator? Tron explores the idea of faith and trust between users and programs. How does this parallel our own need for faith and trust in our relationship with God, especially in times of uncertainty and adversity? How does Flynn's selflessness and sacrificial nature in "Tron" reflect Jesus Christ? How can we embody this in our own lives? Flynn represents hope and redemption within the virtual world. How does his unwavering belief in the good in others align with Jesus' teachings? How can we adopt this perspective? Flynn's humility and purpose mirror Jesus' humility, like when he washed his disciples' feet. We can learn from Flynn to cultivate humility and purpose in our own lives. Flynn's courage and determination in "Tron" echo Jesus' example of fearlessly opposing injustice. How can we draw inspiration from Flynn to stand up for what's right? Flynn's forgiveness towards betrayers reflects Jesus' teachings on reconciliation. How can we apply Flynn's forgiveness to our own relationships, extending grace to others? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebo
Fri, September 01, 2023
The Equalizer with Paul McDonald and Jaime Jo Wright
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, in anticipation of Equalizer 3, we’re talking about the Equalizer. Robert McCall reflects many aspects of the work of Jesus—he responds to people who are powerless against the oppression they experience because he’s a man who can do something about the evil that exists. How do you become a knight in shining armor in a world where knights no longer exist? You gotta be who you are in this world, no matter what. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Jaime Jaime Jo, the coffee-fueled and cat-fancier extraordinaire, has a literary vocation that involves penning chilling Gothic tales, with a strong preference to the master of dark, Edgar Allan Poe. When she's not writing books like her award-winning novel, "The House on Foster Hill", she is hanging out at her own podcast, "MadLit Musings" ( www.madlitmusings.com ). and chatting with authors from all walks about the story behind the story. Questions Why do we cheer the vigilante justice shown in this movie (and Taken, John Wick, Punisher, etc)? What’s the difference between murder and justice? How does the actions of Robert McCall mirror the work of Jesus? How are they different? Do knights still exist in our world today? What does it mean to be a knight in shining armor? Is there a need for such a person? How are you in the role of the person in need (like Ralphie, Alina, or Jennie)? How are the odds against you? How do you need help? How has Jesus rescued you? How has he asked you to change? What does this quote mean to you: “When you pray for rain, be prepared for the mud?” What does it mean to forgive someone? What does a good man look like? How have you used the power entrusted to you to hurt the ones closest to you? How have you seen other men hurt the people entrusted to their care? Where is your strength needed? Where does your strength come from? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time
Fri, August 25, 2023
Mr. Holland's Opus with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready to go back to school with Mr. Holland’s Opus. Life is what happens when you’re making other plans. We make plans, deciding that we have to accomplish something to call our life a success. We ask the wrong people if our work and our lives matter. But if we focus more on who we can connect to today and less on what we did not achieve, it’s the people who create the symphony of our lives. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who really knows you, your whole story? What plans do you have? How has life happened around the plans you’ve made? Where have you been stuck, pointing the wrong way? What dreams have you given up to take care of the life that is happening? Where have you, like falling in love with John Coltrane, changed your approach over time? What have you fallen in love with all over again? How do you look at your current stage in life as a waste, or an obstacle to where you really want to go? What does it mean to have a transactional relationship with someone? When have you done this? What does a transformational relationship look like? Where have you experienced these? Where do you have joy in your life? If you knew you had a year left to live, how would your life change? What’s the difference between happiness and joy? What decisions/relationships are composing the symphony of your life? Where do you feel like all your effort didn’t matter? Where do you take your question of “Did it matter?” Where do you feel like you’ve fallen short of what you wanted to accomplish? What would it be like to list the things you have actually done and accomplished? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic
Fri, August 18, 2023
2001: A Space Odyssey with Paul McDonald and Mike Bogue
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss the themes from 2001: A Space Odyssey. The best science-fiction awakens our sense of wonder, and this movie reveals our desire to be awed. We find a longing deep within to discover something transcendent which is in constant tension with our yearning for a place to find home. In God, we find a person who is beyond anything that we can comprehend, who also draws us into an intimate relationship with Him. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Mike Years ago, Mike Bogue suffered a sledgehammer blow to the cranium and survived, a testament – some say – to his hard head. A Jerry Jenkins’ Your Novel Blueprint graduate, Mike wrote the acclaimed Apocalypse Then: American and Japanese Atomic Cinema: 1951-1967 , which received an NPR endorsement. Magazines he’s written for include Movie Milestones , Wonder , G-FAN , and Scary Monsters . He’ll soon shop The Perfects , his first Christian science fiction book, to agents and publishers. Single, sixtysomething, and retired, Mike lives with his cat Bendi in Western Arkansas. Questions How are you the master of your technology? How are you a slave to your technology? How can technology be a tool? Weapon? What determines the difference? How do you respond when God shows up in your life? When has God appeared, like the monolith in the movie? What changed? How is God transcendent, unknowable, above all, beyond comprehension? How is God approachable, intimate, loving, “Daddy?” How do you deal with the tension between the two aspects of God? Digging Deeper In what ways can we draw parallels between the monolith in the film and the pivotal moments or experiences that shape our own understanding of the world and ourselves? How does the film's portrayal of artificial intelligence and the existential questions it raises about human consciousness and identity apply to our reliance on technology in today's society? How does the film's visual representation of isolation and solitude in the vastness of space reflect our own experiences with loneliness and the search for meaning in our lives? In what ways does the film's meditative and introspective nature encourage us to reflect upon our own existence and purpose in the grand scheme of the universe? How can we interpret the film's ambiguous and enigmatic ending in relation to the uncertainties and mysteries that we encounter in our own lives, and the need to embrace the unknown? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mention
Fri, August 11, 2023
Willow with Paul McDonald and Bryan Timothy Mitchell
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss the 1988 movie Willow. The main characters think they are less than, not enough. Their behavior is motivated trying to prove their value to the crowd watching. It’s only when Willow resists the temptation to validate himself and accept the truth of his identity that he accomplishes his purpose and his mission. Ignore the bird, follow the river, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. About Bryan Bryan is an author, cyber security analyst, veteran, husband, father, and all-around swell guy. He loves stories and may tell a few to you if you stick around long enough. Tales of his wit and dashing good looks have been told in fictitious lands where not totally accurate and somewhat biased memoirs have been scribed by tiny invisible people who live in his head. Learn more about this fascinating person at www.bryantimothymitchell.com Questions What was your favorite music from your teenage years? What did you love about it? What were your favorite movies growing up? Why did you love them? Which character do you relate to most? How? When do you feel like you’re not enough? How do you try to prove yourself? When have you gotten distracted from your true purpose? What identities make up your whole, true self? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podc
Fri, August 04, 2023
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with Paul McDonald and Caleb Butler
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter the Planet of the Apes extended universe with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. It doesn’t matter how utopian you think your society will be, someone will always screw it up. When we use fear and anger as motivation, we turn militaristic in our approach to others. And we see how busyness can blind us to the needs of others. Get your hands off you, you filthy ape, and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Caleb Caleb is a Michigan based videographer and visual storyteller residing in Traverse City. He is the co-owner and creative director of the freelance media company Magreel Media with his friend Anthony Carley. He also works as a digital content producer at Harvest Bible Chapel of Traverse City." Questions What beliefs do you hold on to, even in the face of contradicting evidence? How do you respond when bombarded with needs and information faster than you can process it? How do you respond when other’s share their wounds with you? What about when it comes into conflict with what you believe? How do you respond when people question your decisions? How does it make you feel? What has victory cost you, in both good and bad ways? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3I
Fri, July 28, 2023
Toy Story 3 with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we conclude our Toy Story series with Toy Story 3. Times of tragedy and trauma can cause us to misinterpret the heart of God. Many times we turn to control the situation, looking for a world without owners, a world free from rejection. As we, and the toys, discover, in building our own idea of heaven, we find ourselves in prison, slaves to the world we created. Grab your tissues, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How old were you watching the Toy Story movies? Which character did you resonate with? What transitions have you been through? What was the most difficult part? When have you felt abandoned? How did it feel? How did you react? Where do you go when life gets hard? What is our version of “getting played with” that we seek in hard times? Where do you go when “it feels like death?” How have hurt people hurt you? How have you hurt people when you are hurt? When have you had to say good-bye to something dear to you? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, July 21, 2023
Toy Story 2 with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our three part series with Toy Story 2. Corey and I talk about how, just like Woody, we have God’s name written on our souls, even when we feel old, abandoned, and forgotten. Like a missionary, Woody gets sent to people who need to be rescued. But he only sees two options—leave them behind and return to Andy, or join them to live life in a glass box. It’s only when Buzz shows up that his true purpose becomes clear, and it’s the same as every follower of Christ—to invite others to join our family. You’ve got a friend in me, so join me as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you see God’s name written on your soul? What “hat” do you feel worthless without? What is your reason why God can’t love you or use you to advance the Kingdom? How have you forgotten who you really are? What is the result? How have you tried to find safety in a box? When have you felt forgotten by God? How did you feel remembered? Who is a Jesse in your life? How can you reach out to them? How has God shown you a third option when you felt like there were only two? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, July 14, 2023
Toy Story with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Corey and I begin our three part series, opening with Toy Story. At some point in our lives, we all feel like either Woody or Buzz. Like Woody, we fear rejection, struggling to believe we are still beloved. Or we can be like Buzz, who doesn’t have a true grasp of his identity, either believing he is more important or less important than he was designed and created to be. But once they grasp the truth of who they are, they find peace and joy in the presence of their master. To infinity, and beyond—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How old were you when you first saw Toy Story? How has the story changed for you over the years? What do you do when you question your acceptance like Woody? How do you pursue being loved? What has happened when you have felt more important than you ended up being? What was your “trying to fly out the window” moment that brought you face to face with reality? How did that experience hurt? How did it reveal your true calling/destiny/design? When have you become a “spiritual Mrs. Nesbit,” wallowing in shame and feeling unimportant? How do you live a zero-sum life (like if someone else succeeds, there is less to go around)? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80
Fri, July 07, 2023
To End All Wars with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I discuss the movie To End All Wars. The POW camp represents the places in our lives where we feel helpless, where injustice occurs. When that happens, we can respond by our human nature, or empowered by the grace of the gospel. When we experience tragedy, injustice, helplessness and loss, we find out if the words of Jesus are hyperbole or the true way to find life. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How have you been each of these characters in different points? The Bard-Resigned and given up? The Major-Defiant and fighting back? Yanker-Manipulative and controlling? Dusty-Loving and forgiving? When have you been the closest to losing hope? What situations make you feel powerless and helpless? Who has encouraged you in your lowest, most helpless moments? What does forgiveness look like? How do justice and forgiveness conflict with each other? How do they align? How do we act like Jesus’ words are mere hyperbole, platitudes, nice to hear but impossible to live? What would it look like to live by Jesus’ words and actions? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, June 30, 2023
Superman the Movie with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
Happy 4th of July from the Men at the Movies podcast. What better movie to kick off the week than Superman, a person who stands for truth, justice, and the American way? Sarah and I dig into the parallels we find between Kal-El’s and Jesus’ stories. Their most significant similarity was that they received their identity from their father. When we follow their example, and seek out the father in our own fortress of solitude, we have the freedom to ask our questions and discover our purpose. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who was your favorite Superman actor? What is your purpose? How have you used your gifts and abilities in ways that pulled you from your purpose? What happened when you pursued a different purpose? Where have you lived a life of striving? Where is your fortress of solitude? When was the last time you went there? Have you asked God, “Who am I?” Where do you take your questions? Who knows and accepts the real you? What would it be like to reveal your true self? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, June 23, 2023
Nacho Libre with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Dustin and I get you ready for summer with Nacho Libre. Play is important, we need it to transform the drone of every day life into a dance. Watching a movie like this, which is playful and funny, simply for the joy it brings is a form of play. We dive into the playfulness of God, and how important it is for us to engage in play—doing an activity simply for the joy it brings us. They don’t think I know a buttload of crap about the gospel, but I do. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What’s your favorite movie to quote? What’s your go-to movie to make you laugh? What was the last time you fully laughed, like a belly shaking, breathless laugh? When was the last time you laughed by yourself? When did you first experience the drone of life? What did you love doing when you were five? Twelve? Sixteen? Can you give yourself permission to engage in the things that brought you joy at a younger age? How can you seek play for relief? For restoration? What’s the difference? What would it look like for you to play and have fun? Could it be true that you might have learned Jesus wrong? What would it feel like to ask God for opportunities to laugh, to play? What would you love to do that has no other purpose than to do it for the joy? Where can you introduce play in your life once a week? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show
Fri, June 16, 2023
Martian Child with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
To celebrate Father’s Day, Britt and I discuss Martian Child. We can’t be David unless we’ve gone through being Dennis. It gives us compassion, empathy, and humility necessary to provide a safe environment. Because we all need to feel safe in order to find healing. As we do that, we find that there is a difference between telling a story and living a story. Let’s live an interesting story today, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you succeed as a father? What do you do well? What mistakes have you made? How do you wish you had done things differently? What did your children learn from the mistakes you made? How have we told our children, “Why can’t you just be what I want you to be?” What would it be like to align with God’s plans for our children’s initiation? How can you create a safe environment for people in your church? What story are you living? Is it one worth telling? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, June 09, 2023
Return of the Jedi with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, Josh Boyer, and Rob Whisler
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we collaborate with the guys from JB’s Bible and Bourbon podcast to discuss The Return of the Jedi. We talk about homecoming, success, training and discipleship, but the primary theme of this movie is redemption. Luke Skywalker wins, not by beating the bad guy, but by redeeming him. How can we redeem the world around us? Listen and find out as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Find out more about JB's Bible and Bourbon podcast at https://jbbibleandbourbon.com/social/. Questions What do you love about the original Star Wars trilogy? Which Luke do you associate with most: going in guns blazing, or walking with patience and confidence? How have you experienced training? What did it take to prove yourself after being trained? How does humility strengthen you? How does the Dark side work in your life? Why did killing Vader in the cave condemn Luke? How would he have been condemned if he killed Vader on the Death Star? How did you come to know Jesus? How was love shown to you through that process? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, June 02, 2023
Hook with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I talk about what it means to grow up from the movie Hook. We don’t realize how often God allows crisis to enter our lives so that we can recover our hearts and discover the hero we were meant to be. We can’t remain a child forever, but how can we avoid become a pirate who lives in fear, who takes, and whose life ultimately doesn’t matter? We must learn to crow, to fly, and to fight, combining the heart of a child with the strength of maturity. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What did you want to be when you grew up? What happened along the way? How does crisis reveal the hero within? How have you become a pirate? How do you define success? How often do you smile (a real one)? Laugh loudly? What sustains your heart, brings you to life? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 26, 2023
Ladyhawke with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Britt and Sarah about Ladyhawke. This movie reveals the failure of false religion in contrast to the conversational relationship Mouse has with God. Like Isabeau and Navarre, we long for intimacy but constantly fail. We need a community to succeed. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How would you define your communication with God? Who has God sent in your life to be a bridge back to him? Or to bridge the gap with someone else? Where do you experience the gap between expectation and reality? Relationships? Work? With God? Is your instinct fight or flight? Where would it be helpful to learn to be still? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 19, 2023
Inception with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we’re discussing Inception once again. This time, Britt and I are diving into the power of the themes of this movie. Ideas are resilient, contagious, and can define us. Our moments of shame and regret act as entry points for our enemy to infect us with lies. But if we reject the lie and replace it with the truth, we live in freedom. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this move. Questions What level of competence do you find yourself in regarding spiritual warfare? When you have a fight/conflict with someone, how is the battle in your mind? How is it for your heart? What lies do you find yourself agreeing with? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 12, 2023
Sound Design and Inception with Paul McDonald and Grayson Foster
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Grayson Foster and I get technical with Inception. One of the best parts of this movie, and really any great movie, is the sound design that helps to tell the story. We nerd out on how that happens, and the work that it takes to bring that story to life from an audio standpoint. Having a better grasp of what makes an effective story will help you appreciate and understand the story even more. He who has ears, let him hear. Questions What is your favorite movie to listen to? What’s your favorite soundtrack? How does sound impact the story? What sounds resonate for you? Songs that transport you to a specific place? Noises that remind you of events? What role has silence played in your life? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, May 05, 2023
Tombstone with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Britt and I celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tombstone. This story takes place in a time of chaos and lawlessness, but through that context we discover the right reasons to fight, who our true enemy is, and the power of having the right friends beside us. I’m your huckleberry—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What kind of person will you be in a time of chaos? What was your favorite line from Tombstone? What have you lost by fighting for what’s right? What monster might you become? What allies do you have that will stick around? What friends do you have that you can commit to? What would it be like to verbally affirm your commitment to your friends? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 28, 2023
Hercules with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I seek the glimpses of the gospel found in the Disney movie Hercules. In his attempt to find a place of belonging, Hercules chases his worth through accomplishments. Doing things. Being famous. But it’s only through the power of self-sacrificial love that he defeats evil and becomes the hero he’s meant to be. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you find belonging? How do you seek belonging? What does it mean to be a true hero? How would God define being a true hero? Where do we try to be a hero in our own eyes? Where do you try to prove yourself worthy: work, family, church, sports? Where do you sacrifice without looking for results or recognition? What do you assume God is asking you to do? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 21, 2023
The Neverending Story with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Britt Mooney and Sarah Daniels about the Neverending Story. We all get tempted to either lose ourselves in escapism or busyness. But great stories have the capacity to reveal our worth and our identity. We were never meant to live an ordinary life. Every real story…is a never-ending story. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are some things/roles that only you can do? What are your favorite stories (books, movies, TV shows)? How do you relate to some of your favorite characters? What would it be like to know your own worth? Does anyone know your story? Whose story do you know? What do you feel called to do that you are afraid of? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, April 14, 2023
The Bourne Identity with Paul McDonald, Troy and Stacy Hooker
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Troy and Stacy Hooker about the Bourne Identity. This movie reveals two of our greatest desires: to discover who we are and to be really good at something. Even though Jason couldn’t remember his past, his actions revealed his true identity. If we stay here, we die. Join me on the journey as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What things are you good at? No need for false humility—where do you walk in confidence? When have you been motivated by pride and done things you normally wouldn’t do? In what ways are you dangerous? What identity do your choices reveal? How does doubt and shame attack you in vulnerable moments? About Troy and Stacy As followers of Jesus and former teachers, Troy and Stacy Hooker founded Descendant Publishing in 2019 with the vision of producing epic fiction and fantasy books and media for youth and adults. With the books they publish, they also aim to provide creative companion workbooks to help readers increase their literacy skills. Aside from taking on the role of managing editor for Descendant Publishing, Troy is also the author of the Descendants of Light series, a young adult fantasy epic trilogy about a boy that discovers that he has been given the gift of light to fight against dark beings from another world. Troy also has a new series coming out this year called "The Demon Tide," and hopes that books one and two will be available by fall. Stacy is the design editor for Descendant Publishing, and also manages an Etsy shop of handmade items and zero-waste kitchen goods. They love the outdoors and often seek God in the quieter places of life. You can find Troy and Stacy traveling in their converted school bus, searching for elusive mushrooms or quiet beaches in the woods of Michigan. The Descendants of Light Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GXYT9KK?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1677445392&sr=8-1 Flannel & Chubs Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlannelNChubs Troy's Author Website: https://www.troyhooker.com Descendant Publishing: https://www.descendantpublishing.com Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed.
Fri, April 07, 2023
Harvey with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, what better way to celebrate Easter than by talking about a movie with an invisible 6 foot rabbit? Britt and I discuss Harvey because the way Elwood acts is instructive for those of us who believe we walk around with an invisible God beside us. How can we tangibly experience the presence of an unseen God? And what impact would that have on the way we see life and treat other people? For years I was smart. I prefer pleasant. You may quote me. Join me as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are some ways you can manifest/tangibly demonstrate the physical presence of God? When are some times that you felt like God was near? What were some times you felt like He was far away? How would believing the invisible God walks around with you change how you approach life? When do you feel righteous indignation? What would it look like to let that go, and walk pleasantly and agreeable with others? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, March 31, 2023
Only the Brave with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I sit down with Dustin Oprea to talk about Only the Brave, a true story about the Granite Mountain Hotshots, wildfire firefighters from Arizona. We dwell on this line, “We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are.” We only live to the identity we have received and we have embraced. How can this help us in our initiation and discipleship to become more like Jesus? Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions In the top five movies that you love to watch, what common themes emerge? What do those themes reveal about who you are called to be? When emotions flash, what’s behind that? What do you run after to feel loved? When do you feel like a bear on fire? Who can you be open and honest with? Who are you learning from? Who do you want to be in ten years? How can you take steps in that direction? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, March 24, 2023
Moana with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I discuss Moana with Corey Stumne. Brokenness comes in many forms. Tafiti had something sacred stolen from her. Maui was rejected by those whose acceptance he needed. Moana was broken by her failure. We have also been broken. Thankfully we have a savior who has crossed the horizon to find us, who knows who we are, and can give us our hearts back. What can I say except you’re welcome, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What sacred thing has been stolen from you in your life? How did you respond? Where have you felt broken by other people’s rejection? How did you respond? How have you been broken by failure? What did you do? How have you been healed? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, March 17, 2023
Stranger than Fiction with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies Podcast, I talk with Britt about one of his favorite movies of all time, Stranger than Fiction. Stories like this one force us to look at ourselves and ask what are we doing with our lives. Like Harold, when we face the truth of our mortality, we realize what matters most and what makes life meaningful. And when our life is worth living, our death is not a tragedy. “little did he know” changes everything, so join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie Questions When has God disrupted your life with His voice? How would you describe your normal life? What meaning and purpose do you have? What would you do if you believed your time was limited and your death was imminent? How would your life change? How can you make today matter? What kind of story are you in? How can you apply “Little did he know” to your current situation? Is your life a comedy or a tragedy? How would you define it? Are you driving the plot, or is it coming to find you? What life is worth living? Are you living it? What would it be like to pursue the life you always wanted to live? Are you going to lose your life for something that means something? What sort of death do you desire? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google
Fri, March 10, 2023
The Horse Whisperer with Paul McDonald and Rob Porter
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, Rob Porter and I discuss the Horse Whisperer. We see how trauma can become a holy invitation to walk with God. But in order to deal with our pain, we must create boundaries in order to create space. And if we can do that, we can become a man like Tom: A man who knows who he is, where he belongs, and what he has to offer. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What does it mean to pierce the veneer? What is the “something else” we need to make room for? How has trauma transformed you? Was it a positive or negative transformation? What would it be like to rest from the onslaught of daily tasks? If you made room for your life to speak, what would it say? Have you discovered who you are, where you belong, and what you have to offer? If not, how can you? If you have, describe yourself in those categories. What would it look like to fall? Where does your pain invite you to go? What from the past year do you need to grieve? What has been lost? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, March 03, 2023
The Phantom Menace with Paul McDonald, Will Branner, and Grayson Foster
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready for the new season of the Mandolorian with The Phantom Menace. This movie shows the danger of unchecked hubris, whether we see it in Lucas, the Jedi Council, or even Obi-Wan. Honest and wise feedback matters. And in the duel between Darth Maul and Qui-Gon, Anakin’s future is at stake. Are we prepared for these unknown battles that may determine the fate of the universe? Now this is podracing—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are your favorite movies from your childhood? How is honest feedback important? When has it been hurtful? Who has given you feedback that hurt at the time, but been helpful in the long run? When have you tried something new that didn’t work out? How can you prepare for a fight that you don’t know is coming? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 24, 2023
The Proposal with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Dustin Oprea about the rom-com The Proposal. We live our lives trying to control the narrative that others have for us, but that only makes us slaves to them and the way they think. Freedom is being able to walk in a way that isn’t dependent on how others see you. The easy road involves trying to achieve control, but that way only leads to death. The narrow road is difficult, but we find life at the end. It takes two to make a thing go right, so join me as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Is it harder to love someone, or receive love from someone? Where are you more comfortable? Where are you trying to control your narrative? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 17, 2023
Up with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss Corey’s favorite Pixar movie, Up. These characters reveal different ways to pursue adventure, dreams, and purpose, but only Russell invites people to join him in his pursuit. And in the middle of his epic adventure, Russell misses a boring curb the most. Adventure is out there, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you find purpose when your job doesn’t feel like a dream/adventure? Where do you find adventure? What do you dream of? What is your purpose? If God gave you a scrapbook of your life, what do you hope is in the “Stuff I’m going to do” section? Do you feel like God’s purpose for your life is to have a wholesome, self-serving adventure or are there more important things that should go in the scrapbook? Where have your dreams failed? And how did that get you where you needed to be? What is the impact of your pursuit of dreams/adventure/purpose, especially relationally? How do you invite others in to your dreams/purpose/adventure? Why do you pursue your dreams? What’s your curb, the boring thing that you miss the most, the cultivated the important relationship? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 10, 2023
Romancing the Stone with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready for Valentine’s Day with Romancing the Stone. Joan is a woman in hiding, feeling inadequate and lacking. Her adventure reveals her strength and identity as she transforms from hopeless to hopeful. Find out how as we discuss God’s truth in this movie. Sarah's Reverse Bucket List Questions What makes you feel incomplete? Where do you believe you are lacking? Where do you feel like something is wrong with you? Where do you feel behind? Impatient? Tired of waiting? What would your reverse bucket list look like? What are the things you have done? Where have you been? What have you accomplished? Where do you feel over your head? What’s your frontier? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, February 03, 2023
Father Stu with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Britt Mooney about Father Stu. His story has some dark moments, but being realistic about the darkness reveals how redemptive God really is. We discuss the meaning of suffering, frequently asking God to figure out a way that doesn’t hurt so much. We discover that suffering is often God’s tool to draw us to Him. We’re not asking for an easy life, but praying for the strength to endure a difficult one. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How does darkness reveal the light of redemption? How do you respond to suffering? Blaming God? Asking why? Filling in the blanks? How does your approach to God resemble a formula instead of relationship? How have you suffered recently? How does it reveal your true self? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 27, 2023
Signs with Paul McDonald and Steve Kent
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I sit down with Steve Kent to talk about the movie Signs. The aliens represent fear for us, and we dive into the different responses to fear in our lives. Do we run to the basement, focusing on protection and control? Or do we grow stronger through our fear, learning to hear the words of our Father? Slow down, Breathe, I’m here with you. Swing away Merril, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions When have you felt afraid? Where did you feel it? Stomach? Chest? Throat? Other? What are fearful events occurring in the world? Global? National? Local? Within your house? What is your default response when fearful things occur? How would you like to respond? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 20, 2023
The Guardian with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk with Dustin Oprea about The Guardian. We look at the main character, Ben, as someone we could become—an initiated man who allows his marriage to drown because he focuses on rescuing others. He doesn’t focus on how many people he saved, but is haunted by the ghosts of those he didn’t save. We see a man whose calling is motivated by fear, which causes him to hurt the people that matter most. Don’t let go, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Do you focus more on the losses, or the rescues? What is motivating your gifting, your calling? How does your resume differ from your eulogy? What’s on your dash, the line between your birthday and death day?. What is the kingdom that you have been given? Who has been entrusted to your care? How do you handle your own heart? What needs to be removed so that you can put in good stuff? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 13, 2023
Into the Wild with Paul McDonald and Grayson Foster
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I talk about Into the Wild with Grayson Foster. On first glance, this movie appears to be a tragedy—but what if the tragedy would have been Chris giving up on his dream? How can we kill the false being within and victoriously conclude our spiritual pilgrimage? This will require planning, community, and most of all, perseverance. Let’s go climb that hill, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you feel most like Chris? Where do you feel like Alex? If money and family were not an issue, what would you love to do? What dreams have you given up? Where have you stopped climbing? What makes your heart come alive? When was the last time you did that thing? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, January 06, 2023
Everything Everywhere All at Once with Paul McDonald and Will Branner
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, I sit down with Will Branner to discuss the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once. Great stories have layers of complexities, and are new each time we watch it. We explore the power of language, and the danger of miscommunication. We can use kindness and love as powerful catalysts to solve the dilemmas we face. Get ready to get sucked into a bagel, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions When have you struggled to make your ideas, thoughts, or feelings clear to another person? How did that feel? How did you overcome the miscommunication? How is being a parent both joy and pain? Spouse? Child? Friend? Where do you find yourself trying to be who you once were? How does it feel when you can no longer be that person? If you are being led throughout your life, how would your perspective change? What would it look like to fight with love and kindness? How have you learned to fight? How does the world teach us to fight? How does Jesus? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 30, 2022
Elf (part 2) with Paul McDonald, Josh Boyer, Britt Mooney, and "Fancy" Rob Whisler
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast is part 2 of our conversation about the movie Elf. This is a redemption story—Buddy left the North Pole to rescue Walter, who is on the Naughty List. It’s an adoption story—Buddy’s adoptive family has a greater power and impact than where Buddy was born. And how can we bring heaven to earth? Act like every day is Christmas. Remember there’s always room on the nice list. And sing loud for everyone to hear (even when we might not feel like it). Let’s make smiling our favorite, and discover God’s truth in this movie. About JB and Rob JB’s Bible and Bourbon Talk is a podcast that loves to talk about Jesus and good whiskey. JB and Rob are your co-hosts, JB is a Pastor at a church in Ohio and Rob is an Elder but has moved to North Carolina (cuz he’s a jerk). In each episode we go deeper into a sermon, then share and give our thoughts on a featured whiskey. Join us as we dig into Scripture and share some good pours. Cheers! Visit their website for more information: jbbibleandbourbon.com/social/ Questions How does Buddy imitate Jesus—leaving his home to rescue someone? How does Jesus offer intimacy to you? How do you keep Jesus at a safe distance? Who knows your story? How can you ask someone their story? How can you change the atmosphere where you are? How often do you feel like you’re singing half a duet? Where do you feel like you don’t belong? How can we be “elves” in our culture? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast</
Fri, December 23, 2022
Elf with Paul McDonald, Josh Boyer, Britt Mooney, and "Fancy" Rob Whisler
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate Christmas with Elf. We discuss why so many people love Christmas movies. In Buddy, we see how a person grounded in the truth can transform the people around him. Because he knew elf culture to his core, he was willing to speak out against the false North Pole around him. Join us as we pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops and walk through the Lincoln tunnel to find God’s truth in this movie. About JB and Rob JB’s Bible and Bourbon Talk is a podcast that loves to talk about Jesus and good whiskey. JB and Rob are your co-hosts, JB is a Pastor at a church in Ohio and Rob is an Elder but has moved to North Carolina (cuz he’s a jerk). In each episode we go deeper into a sermon, then share and give our thoughts on a featured whiskey. Join us as we dig into Scripture and share some good pours. Cheers! Visit their website for more information: https://jbbibleandbourbon.com/social/ Questions How are we pulled by trappings? How much joy do we have to experience the presence of God? Why do you love Christmas movies? How would you describe Kingdom culture? How immersed are you in Kingdom culture? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc
Fri, December 16, 2022
Interstellar with Paul McDonald and Andrew Winch
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we blast off into Interstellar. We talk about the importance of our why—because if we do the right thing for the wrong reasons, it’s wrong. And while we look at Murphy’s Law as a negative, we see that variability is actually necessary for sustainable life. Don’t forget your watch, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do we take care of the earth God has given us? What is your true motivation for your behavior? What is your why? Where do you try to limit “Murphy’s Law” in your life? What would it be like to invite the unexpected? To introduce variability in your life? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 09, 2022
Pinocchio with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate our two-year anniversary with the original Pinocchio. This gospel template breaks down into three main themes: the idea of our conscience, which, like the law, is powerless to transform us. When we give in to the lies of temptation, we discover that we become farther from the person we desire to become. It’s only through the transformational power of love that we can find real life, and come home to a father who loves us. I’m a real boy, I’m a real boy—join me and discover God’s truth in this movie Questions How is your conscience unreliable? Powerless? How has giving in to temptations distorted who you are? What looks like freedom but becomes bondage? How has discipline lead to freedom? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, December 02, 2022
Defiance with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we breakdown the movie Defiance. In this time of busyness and chaos, how can we find freedom? How do we avoid becoming like the people around us, chasing, striving, and grabbing for life? The problem has been we’ve been using the wrong fuel. When we connect to the proper energy source, we can find joy in the chaos, light in the dark, and life from death. In a word, we can live defiantly. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How are you like an animal? How do we live and look like Jesus in a world that treats us differently? What fuels your life? What makes you feel successful, worthwhile, validated? What are you deathly afraid of? What feels like death? Where are you asking God to take back His gift, to remove His hand because it’s hard? Where are you tired of being you? How is joy an act of defiance? How can you make a generational impact? How do you bring life into a world of death? What brings life into your world? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 25, 2022
Invincible with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we picked a football movie for Thanksgiving and break down Invincible. Vince shows us how we can be invincible when times are tough, how perseverance and persistence can lead to a miracle. It all depends on what voices we listen to, and what motivates us. Fly Eagles Fly, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you measure whether or not something is “worth it?” How do you measure your impact? What does it mean to be invincible? Where is your hope dim? How do you hold on to hope when times are dark? How do you try to dilute the hopelessness you feel? How would you answer the question, “What is in your hand?” Where are you being invited to run another lap? When has someone taken a chance on you and you fell short? How did that feel? How did you respond? Check out our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Facebook: www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Instagram: www.instagram.com/menatthemovies/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@menatthemovies Twitter: twitter.com/_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies). Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (graysonfoster.com) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (ianhjohnston.com) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@menatthemovies Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz
Fri, November 18, 2022
Beauty and the Beast with Paul McDonald and Corey Stumne
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the truths of the gospel in Beauty and the Beast. We relate to the Beast, feeling like no one can truly love us. We want our children to be like Gaston, successful and popular. But we discover that the freely given love of Belle transforms us into the princes we are mean to be. Be our guest as we unwrap the beauty of the gospel and discover God’s truth in this movie. About Corey Corey Stumne is a fully time youth minister and part time tennis coach living in Jacksonville, FL. He is the author of The Man Called Messiah (The Man Called Messiah: A Novel https://a.co/d/fZFm1IP ). Since his wife is a Disney Travel agent (book your next trip here: https://linktr.ee/disneywithmeg ) and his two young daughters are princess-obsessed, he spends his fair share of time watching animated movies and searching for the Gospel nuggets hidden in each of them. You can connect with Corey at coreystumne.com or on social media. Questions How can you engage with younger men and women? How is the story of the prince similar to the prodigal son? How is it different? How does the beast reveal itself in your life? What do you want most for your child(ren)? In what ways does Gaston model what you want for your children (or yourself)? How does he differ? What are some ways that love has transformed your life? Check out our YouTube channel (@menatthemovies) for bonus content. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon (www.patreon.com/menatthemovies) page. Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, November 11, 2022
John Wick with Paul McDonald and Carla Hoch
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we break down the fighting skills of John Wick. When we are attacked in our vulnerability, we fall back into patterns from the past. And the more tense we are, the more power we give other people to control us. But it’s not the things we know that will get us in trouble, it’s the things we think we know that we don’t that will cause the greatest damage. Welcome to the Contintental, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. About Carla Carla is the author of Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes . This fight scene reference guide teaches writers about writing fight scenes not only from the standpoint of craft but also the physical and biological factors of fighting. Fight Write also teaches what fighting style is best for your character, which weaponry suits them and how to fight from the back of a dragon. It also covers injuries, stages of decomposition and the legalities of your character defending himself. Carla is a FightWriting instructor and regularly teaches across the country. She is the host of the FightWrite Podcast . My site: fightwrite.net My classes with WDU: What You Need to Know Before Writing Fight Scenes, Battles and Brawls Picking a Fighting Style for Your Character IG: @fightwritecarla #fightwrite Questions What does it look like to be vulnerable? How are you vulnerable when you engage in purpose? When you rest? How do you respond to stress? What do you think of the line, "If you aren't afraid, you aren't brave?" How does tension give control to your opponent? How has this line been true: “It’s not what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you think you know that you don’t know that will get you in trouble?” What do you think of this line: “A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control?” Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, w
Fri, November 04, 2022
Top Gun Maverick with Paul McDonald and Andreas Werner (pt 2 of 2)
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we fire all of our rockets and use all of our flares in part 2 of our conversation about Top Gun Maverick. We all have a look that communicates that we are entering territory where we are risking something great, but can’t determine the outcome. How do we handle it when our greatest fears come true? Will we keep fighting, or eject when we run out of options? Thankfully, we have a savior arrive at the last minute who redeems those situations, one who says, “That’s what my dad would’ve done.” Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions When do you get “that look” on your face? What situations do you enter in that are out of your control? How do you feel engaging in them? What will you do when the worst thing you can imagine happens? How will you respond when things get out of control? What burden do you carry that isn’t yours to carry? What relationship do you need to let go of? What are you most afraid of? What battles do you find yourself constantly fighting? What do you do when you’re out of bullets, missiles, and flares? What would it mean for you to eject from the battle? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, October 28, 2022
Top Gun Maverick with Paul McDonald and Andreas Werner (pt 1 of 2)
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate our 100th episode by deep diving into Top Gun Maverick. In part one, we break down two of the main themes. “It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot.” When we go beyond our limitations, God steps in. And “all you’ve done is show them that it can’t be done.” We aren’t called to create believers everywhere we go, teaching them how to behave. Jesus invited us to make disciples, walking with others to reflect who we are. Strap on your helmet, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you win a fight you aren’t meant to win? What fight have you won that you had no business winning? Where do you feel completely overmatched? Where has your greatest gift gotten you in the biggest trouble? How can you show others how to accomplish a mission they see as impossible? How do we teach, not what we do, but who we are? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, bonus episodes, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, October 21, 2022
The Goonies with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we head out on an adventure to discuss The Goonies. What’s needed to live a great adventure? Fellowship of misfits who somehow all fit together. A sense of expectancy—“God, what do you have next for me?” Finally, a passion that refuses to take Troy’s bucket, realizing the adventure is the treasure. Goonies never say die—let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What was one of the first movies you saw in the theater? What adventures did you do as a kid? Who were your best friends as a child? Where have you taken Troy’s bucket for safety, tapping out of the adventure? Where have you kept pursuing the adventure? What’s the difference between expectations and expectancy? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Thu, October 20, 2022
The Mask of Zorro with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter the wild wild west with The Mask of Zorro. In Don Raphael, we find insight into how the enemy works. He offers control of our destiny, but the result is always slavery. In Jesus and Don Diego, we find that when we submit, we find life. We choose whether to fight bravely and die quickly, or to become the student when the teacher appears. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What would it look like to control your own destiny? Where has the enemy pointed you towards isolation? Where are you tempted to control your destiny? How has that resulted in slavery? What would it look like to smile when you fight? Where have you wanted to react and engage in a fight you weren’t ready for? How have you “died quickly?” Where is initiation being offered? Where are you as a pupil ready for a teacher? Where do you feel impatient in the process? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, October 07, 2022
The Fifth Element with Paul McDonald and Andrew Winch
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we deep dive into The Fifth Element. Like Zorg, we frequently try to make deals with the Shadow, trying to maximize what we can get out of life. It’s when our plans backfire that we realize our need for a savior, and that’s when Jesus shows up. But it’s not to judge, criticize, or condemn us—rather it’s an invitation to love, adventure, and purpose. Grab your multipass, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. About Andrew Winch Aside from being a sports physical therapist, an amateur homebrewer, and a culinary mad scientist, Andrew Winch is the editor-in-chief of Havok, an online and anthology publication that provides free daily flash fiction across a variety of genres. And as a freelance editor of short and novel-length fiction, he's worked with multiple best-selling and award-winning authors as well as beginners who wouldn't know their story arc from a plot hole in the ground. So, head over to GoHavok.com and see what all the excitement is about! Questions Where do we turn when we feel stressed? What things in your life have you taken to the extreme? What do you depend on to make life work? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, September 30, 2022
Minority Report with Paul McDonald and Steven Faletti
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, Paul McDonald and Steven Falletti talk about Minority Report. Systems might change our behavior, but they won’t change our heart. What will we do when the systems we depend on fail? Those failures bring us face-to-face with the divine: will you receive healing and love by letting go, or end up with a halo in hell holding on to a broken system? Everybody runs—so lets run to discover God’s truth in movie. About Steven Faletti Steven Faletti, aka SMFreehand, has been writing fiction since he was in the fourth grade (when he was obsessed with Goosebumps and Animorphs), he and a friend started writing a collection of short ‘scary’ stories. He continued honing his writing skills haphazardly until his late 20s, when he realized he had a passion that desired to be cultivated. He began getting involved in writing groups, eventually leading his own called Tea & Ink Writing group, which later gave birth to the Brew & Ink Podcast. He has two books from his Sci-Fi series in the works as well two from a Fantasy series that are works in progress. www.brewandink.com www.facebook.com/BrewandInk Insta: @brewandink Twitter @brew_ink Questions How do you balance between God’s sovereignty and our personal choice? Where do you find balance between government control, personal responsibility, and safety? What cost will you pay for safety? How do you see the world? People? Enemies? Yourself? God? What shapes your sight? Where is your focus? What mistakes do you keep trying to atone for? What is your hope in? What points you towards a better world? Government, systems, education? Or in the divine? What happens when the systems you trust in fail, and let you down? How do you respond? How hard to you work to prop up the system? When have you been face-to-face with the divine? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston
Fri, September 23, 2022
The Last Starfighter with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about the Last Starfighter. If you have a talent or gift that you think is too weird and it’s never going to be used, just give it over to God and He will use it. Our specific brand of strange is exactly what the world needs. But we can disqualify ourselves if we don’t trust the calling we’ve been given. Victory or Death! Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you feel stuck? What is your weird gift/talent? Who wins the Rogen award? Seth, Joe, or Alex? What is the necessary that you need to do today? What pressure do you face when you try to do everything? How does that feel? How do those around you respond? What comes to mind with the line, “Peace and prosperity brought with them boredom and monotony?” Where does your life feel monotonous and boring? What do you do to escape that feeling? What opportunities have you been offered that you turned down? Why did you do that? What regrets do you have about it? What do you believe about yourself and your identity? How does what believe define and shape your reality? What was your life like 10 years ago? How would you describe yourself? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, September 16, 2022
UHF with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we try to ride the coattails of Weird: The Al Yankovic story by talking about UHF. We find leadership lessons from George Newman, and dig into the gospel according to Stanely Spudowski. When you give misfits a voice, it challenges the system and offers hope to the people around us. The ones we are called to impact. Badgers, we don’t need no stinking badgers. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What’s the difference between being unpredictable and being unreliable? How is God’s calling in your life unpredictable? Where do you find value in what other people discard? How does that principle apply to you? How does God find value in you? Where do you give in to the temptation to fill your own personal needs? Where is God inviting you to resist the temptation and allow Him to provide? Where would you define yourself as a misfit? In what ways do you try to be successful in the world’s definition? Where have you found a specific expression of your gifting? What impact do you have on those closest to you? Who are you called to influence? What are you called to do in the location where you are right now? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw <
Fri, September 09, 2022
12 Strong with Paul McDonald and Dustin Oprea
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we remember and commemorate 9/11 by diving into 12 Strong. We describe September 11th as a day the world changed—but what if the world didn’t change, but simply our perspective of it? Likewise, when massive events occur in our lives, we know God doesn’t change, but how we view Him does. Like Nelson, we have brothers to walk with us into battle, discovering the power of submitting to authority along the way. Follow me as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Dustin Dustin Oprea lives in Roswell, GA with his wife Stephanie of 15 years and their three boys; Jude (4) Ryder (7) and Finn (8). What makes me come alive? Adventure with people that I love and those that love me. I love watching my boys play sports and realize their God given true awesomeness. I love playing sports with my boys and going on adventures with my wife. What makes me come alive is seeing other people realize their true strength, their true self and risk to live that out. Questions What are your memories of 9/11? What changed? How did your view of God change from the major events in your life? What’s the difference between training for the battle and engaging in the battle? Whose input has changed the way you looked at God, yourself, and/or the world? What about God and you are absolute truth? How have your feelings contradicted those truths? Which is more trustworthy? What is the difference between volunteering and taking orders? Which one do you prefer? What is the impact that you might have on those around you? What’s the cost? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify
Fri, September 02, 2022
Hustle with Paul McDonald, Brendan McDonald, and Ricky Furr
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we’re running a three man weave as we talk about Hustle. In order to become men who can mentor others, we must first receive affirmation of who we are. But it’s difficult to trust the mentor because so many uninitiated men manipulate and abuse their power. And even though the only way to improve is through adversity, we find that when we engage and risk in what we believe in, even the setbacks and adversity are part of the best time of our lives. Never back down, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Who has seen your potential? Where do you feel invisible? Did you lose the person who believed in you? What does that feel like? How did you respond when you “had a bad game?” How can you learn from your worst days? Where do you feel like you belong? Where have you been fathered/led/mentored? Where are you being invited to father/lead/mentor others? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, August 26, 2022
Re-Say Anything with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we complete our August archive dive with Britt’s number one favorite movie, Say Anything. Like Lloyd, we all crave a dare to be great situation, but when it arrives, our tendency is to settle for safety and security. Even when we decide to get involved, we are surprised when life hits back. What we learn is that, even though we want to use our strength to fix things, sometimes the hardest thing to do is simply be there. The world is full of guys. Be a man. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What characteristics and hobbies do you associate with masculinity? What does it mean to be a provider? What are the many things your family needs you to provide? What does a “dare to be great” situation look like? When has a “dare to be great” situation offered itself? How did you respond? How does Lloyd pursue Diane’s heart? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, August 19, 2022
Re-Rocky with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we dig into the archives to share our discussion about Rocky. This is a story of transformation and rebirth—for Rocky, Adrian, Mickey, and even Paulie. And how is this transformation accomplished? Through love and forgiveness. Yo Adrian, let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What identity has been told to you all your life? Who has seen the potential in you? Who has believed in you? What is/was your response? What is your response when offered an opportunity? How hard is it to say yes? When have you felt like others put you on “skid row?” How are you working for your opportunity right now? Where are you being transformed from the inside out? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, August 12, 2022
Re-Die Hard with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we give you Christmas in August with Die Hard. While many set this up as a conflict between John McClean and Hans, we discuss the contrast between John and Ellis. The key difference is John knew and understood his enemy, while Ellis’ overconfidence and ignorance cost him his life. Welcome to the party pal—let’s discuss God’s truth in this movie. Questions What crises have you gone through? How has crisis revealed your character? How has it revealed what was most important? What events do you wish you had a do-over for? When have you felt like “I don’t like who I was in that moment?” How can you do it different next time? What jobs are only yours to do? Where do you need to apologize to your wife? Your kids? Your friends? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, August 05, 2022
The Re-Replacements with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready for football season with The Replacements. This is a story of transformation, from the man Shane Falco is to the man he could be. He had spent his life measuring himself by what he was not, rather than what he was. But through his transformation, he learns how to correctly define success. Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are the worst moments that people remind you of? Who has seen your potential and encourages you to become that person? How would you measure success in your life? What has defined you to this point? What lies hit you in your darkest moments? How do they feel like truth? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, July 29, 2022
ET with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we close out our summer blockbuster series with the movie ET. This is a story of wonder, of how the impossible comes to what we think is ordinary, and colors the world differently. We find that when the supernatural touches your life, the impossible manipulates the environment and changes everything. But if we allow ourselves to stop worrying and connect to a life of mystery, mess, and miracles, we find that the impossible becomes possible. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where is the wonder in the moment? When have you seen the impossible happen? How do you diminish or explain away the impossible when it enters in? What does it mean to you to “grow up?” Is this an appealing invitation? How would “growing up” become something that you want to do? Do you think worry is a sin? Why or why not? How can you "show, don't tell" the gospel? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw
Fri, July 22, 2022
Men in Black with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter week four of our Summer Blockbuster Series with Men in Black starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The world is more than it seems, and we’ve got to be prepared with an approach of curiosity, humility, courage, and tenacity. Along the way, we’ll find ourselves over our heads and engaging in new experiences. But once we go through our initiation, we’ve got to invite others to join us. We make this look good—join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What activities suck the life out of you? Which activities energize you? Where can you exercise humility, admitting that you could be wrong? Who reminds you of a younger you, someone who needs your expertise? How do you exercise flexibility, availability, and teachability? On a scale of 0-10, where would you rate yourself? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( https://ianhjohnston.com /) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-
Fri, July 15, 2022
Aliens with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore the deeper themes of Aliens. We contrast the characteristics of godly femininity and masculinity with the signs of toxic femininity and masculinity. The toxic examples are driven by scarcity, treats life like a zero-sum game, manipulating and sacrificing others to get what they want. But Ripley demonstrates the ability to empower others while being empowered herself, finding strength in her vulnerability, and willing to sacrifice herself to protect others. We’re tiptoeing through this topic like walking through a cave full of facehugger eggs. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you respond when others are vulnerable? How are you vulnerable with others? How can you empower and lift up the women in your life? Where do I want others to sacrifice for me? What are you willing to sacrifice for those you love? How can the speck in others’ eyes reveal the plank in your own? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( https://ianhjohnston.com /) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify
Fri, July 08, 2022
Avatar with Paul McDonald and Patrick Creehan
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we roll out week 2 of our summer blockbuster series with Avatar. The main character is Jake, who has lost his legs and his identity. He sees this mission as a way to restore what was lost. Although true, his path to restoration goes through wonder, danger, and initiation to a greater purpose than he could’ve possibly imagined. It’s time to wake up, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Why do you love the movies you love? Where do you feel inadequate and lost, in over your head? Like what am I doing here? When was the last time you were lost in wonder? What makes you say, “Wow!”? How do you feel like Jake in his sense of loss (his legs, his brother, his career)? How can what you lost lead to something greater? Has it already? What drives and motivates your choices? Where do you feel like you’re asleep, or on auto pilot? What feels most real to you? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( https://ianhjohnston.com /) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiG
Fri, July 01, 2022
Independence Day with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate the 4th of July with the movie Independence Day starring Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Randy Quaid as a guide to dealing with crisis. Crisis happens to everyone, but it’s still a surprise when it does. Crisis also reveals what and who matters most, as well as showing us who we really are. The most important thing is not if a crisis will happen (we know it will), but how will we respond when it does. Happy Independence Day, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw, and subscribe to our channel (@menatthemovies). Link to Paul and Britt discussing "Do not go gentle into that good night":https://youtu.be/2Vtv6stv6jM Questions How would you act if the end of the world was here? If you had one day left, how would you spend it? With whom? What crises have you experienced? How did you respond? Where do you wish you had a do-over? Where can you look back and say that’s who you wanted to be in that moment? How did crisis reveal who and what was most important? What did you learn about yourself from the crises you've experienced? Find us on the socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston ( https://ianhjohnston.com /) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ
Fri, June 24, 2022
Parenthood with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we ride the roller coaster of Parenthood starring Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, and Dianne Wiest. We put too much pressure on ourselves as parents, feeling like we have to be perfect so that we don’t break our children and ruin their lives. Even though life is messy, it is in the messes that we find the most meaning. Like Proverbs 14:4 says, you won’t get a bountiful harvest without a barn full of crap. Even if you feel like your whole life is have to, I have good news for you. It doesn’t have to be. Join me as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What regrets do you have as a father? Can you see how God might use what you regret to shape your child? Do you believe God loves your children/your wife/you more than you do? How does that change your approach to these relationships? Where do you feel like your whole life is “have to?” How can you change your “have to” into a “get to?” What would it be like to change the way you look at your kid from perfect angels that you broke into broken kids that you helped guide to maturity? How has your interactions with your father shaped the way you father your children? What’s more important-a clean barn or a bountiful harvest? What does a bountiful harvest look like? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, June 17, 2022
Cinderella Man with Paul McDonald and Jay Heck
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we break down the movie Cinderella Man starring Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, and Paul Giamatti. Crisis reveals character, and in James J. Braddock we see a reflection of true fatherhood. He used his creativity to create a world of hope, refusing to allow it to fuel his fear. The fights we face aren’t about us, but handling them with integrity bring inspiration to others. It’s time to get in the ring, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What crises have you experienced? How do you respond in a crisis? Does your creativity envision a hopeful future, or a fear-filled future? What is your experience with “father?” What words come to mind when you hear that term? How do you dignify your partner’s role in your life? What do you do that diminish that dignity? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock.
Fri, June 10, 2022
The Sandlot with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the MATM podcast, we look at The Sandlot as a way to build friendships and find joy. We’ve got to break out of our comfortable rut, but it’s through new experiences that relationships are strengthened. To make memories and find joy, we have to engage the senses. But if we can do that, we will find that every day is an adventure. You’re killing me Smalls, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are the sandlot type memories from your childhood? Who’s there? Where were you? What were you doing? Think back to some of your happiest memories. Where is there a bit of nostalgia, a twinge of sorrow involved? When was the last time you were so excited you freaked out? Do you approach your days expecting to be surprised by God? What would that look like? What was the last playful thing you did? Something you did simply for the joy of doing it? What new experiences are you engaging in? When was the last time you made s’mores? How can you engage the senses in a playful way? How does a cynical or skeptical approach shut you down to experience joy and surprise? What would it look like to approach each day with childlike wonder? How do you receive extravagant gifts? “It’s too much?” Try to balance the scales, like you have to give them an awesome gift in exchange? Can you receive it with simple gratitude and joy? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, June 03, 2022
Field of Dreams with Paul McDonald and Aaron McHugh
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get you ready for summer with Field of Dreams. In a vibrant life with God, He is always offering invitations to us. But we must cultivate the conscious awareness to notice when He is speaking. And when we embrace the risk and act on what he says, the story will always be better than we thought it would be. So let’s follow the voice and go the distance, and discover God’s truth in this movie. About Aaron Aaron McHugh is a writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of the best-selling book, Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job. He is mastering the art of living a sustainable work-life balance that constantly interweaves rhythms of play and adventure. That includes road trips in their 1974 VW Bus, aka The Joy Bus, catapulting them into many father-daughter adventures together. He and his wife Leith live in Colorado Springs, CO. They are celebrating twenty-five years of marriage in December. Their marriage has survived the death of their twelve-year-old daughter Hadley in 2011. Their twenty-two-year-old son Holden lives in Costa Mesa and is thriving in recovery three years clean and sober. Their youngest daughter lives at home still. In 2015 they rebooted their lives, sold their house and all of their belongings to reboot their life and start their life over again. It hasn’t been easy, but they would do it again. They love traveling, drinking box wine and spending time with their creative, hilarious and courageous kids. Aaron’s website: https://www.aaronmchugh.com/ Aaron’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aarondmchugh/ Aaron’s Twitter : https://twitter.com/aarondmchugh Aaron’s Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/worklifeplay Aaron’s LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmchugh/ Questions Where have you heard or experienced God’s voice in your life? Where have you done something crazy that didn’t make sense to anyone else? How did that turn out? How do you feel if you don’t follow the voice? What bold moves God is inviting you to participate in? What are the small moves, the internal shifts, God is inviting you to engage in? What is God up to in your life? Where do you feel like your life is in a small story? Where do you feel fenced in? Where do you try to make your life larger than it is right now? When have you heard a voice that sounds like it might be reckless? To dive into this content even more, visit our websi
Fri, May 27, 2022
Good Will Hunting with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we try out our Boston accents and talk about Good Will Hunting starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Minnie Driver, and Ben Affleck. Like Will, we have an amazing gift, but the pain of our past leaves us incapable of using that gift in a way that matters. We were created to desire two things: intimacy and purpose; but we can’t pursue our purpose without being grounded in intimacy. Thankfully, Will had Shawn, Skylar, and Chucky to help him navigate through the brokenness to find healing and restoration. So, how about them apples…and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you have an illusion of a safe little life? Where are you being invited to give it a shot, venture into the unknown? What are you afraid that others will find out/think about you? Who plays the different roles in your life? Shawn? Skylar? Chucky? Which roles do you play in the lives of those around you? Who thinks more highly of you than you do? How are intimacy and purpose linked? Where do you find purpose? How is intimacy fostered? With whom? Who inspires you? In what way? How can you inspire others? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, May 20, 2022
Man on Fire with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we wrap up our unintentional series on the heart of a warrior with Man on Fire starring Denzel Washington. We find that being a professional, doing our job from a sense of duty and obligation will eventually turn us into the villain. Thankfully, love has the power to transform lives and heal broken hearts. Love shows us how to live again. Don’t be a sad bear, but let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What regrets do you have in your past? Do you believe God will forgive you for your actions? How has the hand of God shown up in your life? What are you really good at? What training have you received for what you do? Has it taken you to where you want to be? Where do you take the approach “I’m a professional,” doing your job, doing what your told, but with no heart behind it? When was the last time you freely played with your kids? What would it feel like to be nurturing to your children? How do you associate with Pita? What holds you hostage? Where do you need rescue? What do you give your life for? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, May 13, 2022
Terminator with Paul McDonald and Sarah Daniels
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we are excited to have a woman join us to talk about one of her favorite movies, the original Terminator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn. We discuss the differences between Sarah Connors in this movie contrasted with her character in T2. And we break down how she is transformed from a naïve waitress into a confident warrior. Storms coming, so come with us if you want to live, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. About Sarah: Sarah Daniels works as a staff member of the Crossing LIFE Church in Windham, NH by day, and toils as an aspiring author by night. She's a movie nerd who's stuck in the 80s, and grew up with classics like The Last Starfighter, The Goonies, and The Terminator. She's currently funneling the life lessons she learned from them into a movie devotional and hosts monthly movie nights at her church to teach people how God can speak to us through movies and other aspects of pop culture. She's passionate about hearing the voice of God and encouraging people to break out of the Matrix and embrace their true identities as sons and daughters of God, and how to partner with God using their unique creative giftings, whatever those might be. Questions How do you respond when the storms are coming? Where do you feel naïve? Where do you feel confident? What does the enemy look like? How would you define him? What would it be like to live at peace with others? To live in a way that does not perceive people as the enemy? How do we tell the good guys from the bad guys? When is your response out of proportion to what is happening? Are your decisions governed by love or fear? How can you tell the difference? Do you believe God is disappointed in you? What if God isn’t disappointed in you? What would that change? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dicki
Fri, May 06, 2022
Act of Valor with Paul McDonald and Pablo Ceron
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter the battlefield to talk about Act of Valor. Being dangerous is sacred, but what does it mean to be dangerous? Our worldview shapes who we are becoming, and we discuss a framework for seeing the world we live in. And we find that our mission is to live out our Father’s legacy. Find out what that means as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What words would you use to describe the world you live in? What words would you use to describe how you see yourself? How do you think others see you? How do you hope they see you? What do you fear they would say about you? How has evil manifested in your life? Where do you see others being tortured? How are you tortured? What have you neglected to pursue your calling/mission? What’s the difference between sacrificing and neglecting? How have you been the single twig that has broken? How have you experienced a bundle of twigs that carried you through a breaking experience? What do you turn to for smelling salts for the warrior within? How do you numb the warrior within? How have you locked away the pain and trauma? How has it rotted within you? Who has God placed under your care and protection? Are you a wolf, sheep, or sheepdog? Standard show notes: To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, April 29, 2022
The Girl Next Door with Paul McDonald
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we push the boundaries with The Girl Next Door starring Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, and Timothy Oliphant. When we try to transition from a life we don’t want, the enemy shows up to remind us of our past. He is relentless, and will never stop squeezing you. But Jesus came to show us the juice, and how to handle the squeeze. The craziest thing you’ve ever done might be listening to this podcast, but just go with it, and find God’s truth in this movie. Questions What movie rating would you give your life? PG? PG-13? R? Mature audiences only? Worse? What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? What mistakes in your past do you want to leave behind? How does the past you try to leave behind keep cropping up? Where do you say, “This is who I am”? How has the enemy bowed up and asked, “What are you gonna do?” What mud puddles are you playing in? Where does God say, “I know who you are and you’re better than this”? What is moral fiber? What is the juice? Where is the squeeze? Standard show notes: To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 22, 2022
Arrival with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the MATM podcast, we welcome the heptapods in Arrival starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker. We discuss the power of language and the importance of communication. The conversations we immerse ourselves will reshape and rewire our minds. And we see that we have to give, open, and risk in order to win the thing we most long for—connection. Say yes to the invitation, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How can we know God if we don’t get face-to-face? How do you get face-to-face with God? What language and conversation do you immerse yourself in? How does it shape your perspectives? How have you been misunderstood? How have you misunderstood others? Where has that misunderstanding caused problems? What language/conversations do you immerse yourself in? What conversations do you have with yourself? Others? God? How does this shape your thinking? Where have you risked in the past? What did you lose? What did you gain? Where have you hidden in fear, guarding what you were afraid to lose? What did it cost you? What did you save? How is life is a non-zero sum game? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, April 15, 2022
Cast Away with Paul McDonald and Wilson
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we get lost at sea with Cast Away starring Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt. Time is a resource that we can’t make more of. But for some reason, we have a tendency to spend our time very cheaply. If we choose to live under the relentless taskmaster of the clock, we will find ourselves unable to prioritize or choose wisely. We must embrace our responsibility to decide what to do with the time that is given to us in order to move past the reef of survival and into a life of impact. Buckle up—it’s gonna get rough. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What consumes most of your time? How do you spend your time? What impact do I want to have on the people around me? How do you react to the storms in your life? What in your life needs to be cast away so that you can live the life you were meant to live? How are you going to decide what to do with the time that has been given to you? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, April 08, 2022
Hoosiers with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, April 01, 2022
The Adam Project with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter the timeline with The Adam Project starring Ryan Reynolds, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, and Zoe Saldana. Great stories are woven around stakes, goals, and even battles that are personal—because our lives are. Our actions have consequences, and our biggest impact is revealed in the lives of those around you. And our legacy will be determined by our ability to listen to the truth from the Father—You’re my son, and I love you, and you’re amazing. Let’s smoke this banana….or something, and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What younger self do you regard with shame? Regret? Hatred? Loathing? How would it feel to forgive that younger part of you? To welcome him home? What needs to be said to someone? Parents? Spouse? Kids? Yourself? God? Mentor? Friends? “You’re my son, and I love you, and you’re amazing.” Do you feel like that’s true? What would it take for you to believe it? What do you think you’ll look like in heaven? What words would describe your finished self? Who will you become? What is the impact on those around you? Can you ask your wife, kids, friends (and receive it without becoming defensive)? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, March 25, 2022
Ratatouille with Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we travel to France and discuss Ratatouille. Everyone in this movie has identity issues, listening to who the world told them they are. The antagonist in this movie is the fear of believing who we could be. But creativity is seeing a world that doesn’t exist, and working to make that vision a reality. Through embracing our unique gifts and passion, we transform ourselves and the world around us. Pour yourself a glass of something delicious, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What’s your favorite restaurant? Meal? What is one of your favorite things to do? What do you enjoy deeply? It could be hiking, gardening, woodworking, cooking, flying, exercising…what fills your heart with passion? How have other people responded to your passion? How have you lost your passion? Where did it go? Do you relate to the rats in the movie—just trying to survive, not die, doing enough to get by? Or do you embrace your passion, even though it’s risky? What does it mean to be creative? What future do you envision that you feel called to create? How has that been opposed? Where do you feel caught in between worlds—not a human, not a rat? What does it mean to be true to yourself? When do you follow the recipe? When do you go off script? Why are you drawn to repeat what’s been done before? What would it feel like to improvise? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, March 18, 2022
The Man from Snowy River with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the MATM podcast, we ride off to discuss The Man from Snowy River starring Kirk Douglas. An uninitiated man is a danger to himself and others. We must go through our initiation to learn who we are and earn our place, and is the place to put our beliefs into action. The first step is showing up, revealing our character and waiting for God to open the moment for us. Saddle up, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie.To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. Questions What is your favorite western? What do you love about it? Who is in your community? Who is welcome around your campfire? “A hard country makes for hard people.” What hard country have you lived in? What have you wanted that you had to wait for? What feelings rise when you have to wait for something (like an amazon order that takes a week)? How has a gift turned into opportunity to prove yourself? What’s the difference between reacting and responding to chaos and conflict? Which do you do most often? Where do you feel like an imposter? How do you engage at home? Where are you being called to simply show up? Who have you become? Who are you becoming? If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, March 11, 2022
Eternals with Paul McDonald and Duke Lamastra
We recorded this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast a couple weeks ago, before Russia invaded Ukraine. I believe the timing is perfect for the world we are living in today. This movie wrestles with a lot of questions without answers, and sometimes faith looks like living with a lack of answers. We question where God is when terrible things happen in the world. It’s important to remember that, even though the story isn’t so great, it’s leading to something greater. Take a break from the news, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. About Duke : Duke Lamastra is the executive pastor at Legacy Church International and serves as an overseer for Legacy's ministries in Latin America. He is a church planter, author, podcast host, and teacher. His heart is for God's people to know their identity in Christ and experience the presence and power of God in daily life. Podcast Real Live Talk: redcircle.com/shows/reallivetalk Questions What do you think of Lex Luthor’s statement, “If God is all powerful, he cannot be all good?” When have you felt disappointed by God’s response? Where do you want answers for events in your life? What would it look like to let go of the need for answers? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, March 04, 2022
The Tender Bar with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we belly up to the Tender Bar starring Ben Affleck and Tye Sheridan. One of the most important challenges we face is choosing what voice we listen to: will we listen to the voice of the imposter, the false father, or our true father who bestows our identity? When we don’t receive validation and approval, we end up seeking it from all the wrong places. Our most important resource is the relational capital we build with those around us. So come on in, we’ll back up your next drink, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What does relational capital look like to you? Who has given it to you? Who have you contributed to? Who has encouraged/supported/believed in you? How has that contributed to where you are today? Where do you feel like you screwed things up? How did your father validate you? How did he invalidate you? Where do you search for validation? Women? Work? Achievement? Competition? Where do you feel like you’re not good enough? How do invest in what you’re good at? If you could get paid for anything, what would you do? Where do you feel like you’re an imposter? Like you’re faking it and afraid someone will find out? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, February 25, 2022
When Harry Met Sally with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the MATM podcast, we continue our rom-com theme with When Harry Met Sally starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. We all want a timeless love story to tell, but it doesn’t ever look as magical as we anticipate. We long for intimacy, but frequently settle for sex. In this story, we discover a vision of God who knows and loves us fiercely, and will stop at nothing to pursue our hearts. Throw out that wagon wheel coffee table, get out the Pictionary. Baby fish mouth is sweeping the nation. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What little things do you do daily to connect with your wife? Kids? God? What events do you look forward to? Where do you think you have life figured out? Are you a student of your wife’s heart? Kids’? How are you still courting your wife? What if God continues to pursue your heart every day? What would that look like? When have you felt delighted in? Like you belong? What uncharted territory are you afraid of in your relationship? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, February 18, 2022
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the MATM podcast, we kick off two weeks of rom-coms to celebrate Valentine’s day with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. We discuss how lust is like chocolate and love is like diamonds. This movies shows how the games we play prevent us from getting the connection that we most long for. In times of conflict, it’s easy to bail, but love is forged by sticking it out when others would leave. Don’t forget to water the love fern, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What was your best/worst Valentine’s Day? Do you have any traditions with your partner? How is lust like chocolate? How is love like a diamond? What is the benefit of sticking it out when others would leave? How have you stuck it out in your current relationship? What behaviors caused the ending of previous relationships? What lies do you believe that has caused you to hide your heart? What truth can you come back to in moments of conflict? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, February 11, 2022
The Empire Strikes Back with Paul McDonald and Sam Eldredge
Paul McDonald and Sam Eldredge enter a galaxy far, far away and discuss Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. While there are many scenes and themes we could talk about, we chose identity as the path to pursue. Luke had accomplished all he had dreamed about on Tattoine, but he was missing out on his true calling. In order to discover who we are, we will have to make difficult decisions. But those choices reveal our true identity, and who we will become. Climb on your tauntaun, we’re going where no man has gone before…nope, wrong movie. May the force be with you, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. About Sam Eldredge: Sam Eldredge is the co-founder and director of And Sons, a platform designed to reach and initiate the young man's soul. And Sons produces a magazine, a podcast, and other content that can be found at andsonsmagazine.com . When not at work, Sam loves getting outside into the wilderness of Colorado with his family or watching movies in his head. Questions Where do you feel like Luke: adrift without a mentor, training on Dagobah, fighting a battle that’s over your head, dealing with the unthinkable? How have you simplified your story into black and white? Where should there be more gray? What do you tie your legacy to? What’s the pinnacle of your existence? How many decisions do you make? How often are you doing what others tell you to do? Where do you feel like you’re killing it? How can success pull you away from your true identity? Where do you feel comfortable? What feels risky? Uncertain? Unready? What kind of man do you want to be? What battle do you engage in feeling unprepared? What past mistakes has God redeemed? How has He created something beautiful from what you regret? What is your metric for making the right choice or gauging success? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written
Sat, February 05, 2022
Idiocracy with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney blast off 500 years into the future with Idiocracy. In this Beavis and Butthead meets Brave New World story, we wrestle with how the past has led us to the current culture. We have a choice to lead, follow, or get out of the way. We all have fruit we want to grow, but need to investigate what we are using to grow the life God has called us to. Fill up on Brawndo and get cozy in your hibernation chamber as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What words would you use to describe the culture we are living in? Globally? Nationally? Locally? What’s your family culture? What is your personal culture? What are the priorities? What are the values? What is most important, as evidenced by the actions (generosity, vacations, work, honesty, play)? Where do you spend most of your time? What activities make you feel fulfilled? What actions leave you feeling emptied/drained? What are you doing now that will have an impact in the future? How would describe the men and women you look up to? What are their values and priorities? Where are you an observer in life? Where are you a participant? What suggestions have you been fed about what success looks like? Marriage? Parenting? Being a man? What truth do you believe to be utterly unassailable and unquestionable? Is that healthy? Is that growing fruit or killing it? What messages are you being subjugated to? What does the world tell you is bad or evil? Is it? What fruit are you trying to grow that is proving unsuccessful? What do you need to release that you think is helping that is actually killing it? What do you need to embrace that might seem undesirable? How are you putting salt in the soil of what you’re trying to grow? What is the difference between running from something and running to something? How has this been evident in your life? What would it be like to admit you might be wrong? What would it take to release these tightly held beliefs? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (w
Fri, January 28, 2022
The Most Reluctant Convert with Paul McDonald and Michael Tarwater
Paul McDonald and Michael Tarwater discuss the story behind the film The Most Reluctant Convert. As a young man, CS Lewis experienced the devastating loss of his mother, leading him to reject God and embrace atheism. However, God continued to pursue his heart, mind, and imagination through the people surrounding him. Grab a pint, find a comfy chair, and enjoy this discussion of CS Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert. The Most Reluctant Convert website: https://cslewismovie.com/ Fellowship for Performing Arts website: https://fpatheatre.com/ C.S. Lewis Institute: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/ About Michael Tarwater Michael has had a long and influential career in healthcare leadership, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Leon Levine Foundation. He and his wife Ann also enjoy the arts, which lead to his involvement with FPA. He also is passionate about flying, and hold the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. He is also involved with the Fellows Program from the C.S. Lewis Institute. When he is not flying, attending a show, or working, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, January 21, 2022
The Karate Kid with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney talk about the 1984 movie Karate Kid. In Daniel, we see ourselves—a flawed individual who longs for a mentor to make sense of the world we live in. But without a battle, there’s no need for discipleship. We see that the real enemy isn’t Johnny Lawrence, but John Kreese. Mr. Miyagi has a father’s heart for Daniel as he prepares him for the fight. But, like Daniel, we must understand that discipleship and training may look more like household chores. Pick up your car wax, and practice your crane kicks, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How have you been mentored? Who have you mentored/discipled? Whose disciple are you? Where have you paid for mistakes in the past? What consequences did you face for your actions? How is God training you, preparing you like Mr. Miyagi trained Daniel? How does it look different than you would do it? Where is your balance found? How secure is your foundation? Where do you see yourself as a Cobra Kai--strike first, strike hard, no mercy? How does the world encourage those tactics? Where do you feel on the offensive? Or do you take a more patient, defensive posture? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, January 14, 2022
Heat with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney break open the 1995 movie Heat. We recorded this conversation back in October, but wanted to save it to help kick off the new year. As we reflect on the past year, we have the opportunity to look at what we chase and what’s really important to us. Will we live in a comedy, where we realize the truth and live by it, or will we choose tragedy, where we know the truth but decide to live aligned with a lie? What are you attached to? And what can you walk away from? The law and legalism is powerless to transform us, but salvation is offered through relationship. Let’s head to the diner and grab a cup of coffee and discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How have you seen tragedies work out in real life? When have you seen others continue to choose what is harmful for themselves? How have you chosen what is harmful for yourself? How is the Bible a comedy? How is it a tragedy? What is your favorite heist movie? Why do we love heist movies? What does a regular life look like to you? What pressure do you feel? What are you chasing? Where do you feel like you don’t have a choice? What are you attached to? What impact do you have on those closest to you? Ask your wife (without defending or responding), what impact do I have on your heart? What’s most important in your life? Where do you avoid difficult conflict/uncomfortable situations? Where do you feel imprisoned? What are your priorities in your life? Is that reflected in time? Attention? Financial? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, January 07, 2022
Dune with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney hit the ground running with the 2021 movie Dune. Coming off the holiday and diving into a new year, it’s important to look at the themes of training, preparation, and responding to fear. How will you prepare for the dreams you have? How will you respond to the training you must endure? When you’re going through the trial and pain, which voice will you listen to: the voice of fear or of love? Strap on your still suit, conserve your water, and lets discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What can I do now to prepare for the future ahead? Family traditions? Meals? How can you discipline yourself now to prepare for the dreams God has given you? What obstacles keep you from putting in the preparation for what will come? What dreams do you have? For your marriage? For your children? For work? For friendships? What must be done today to create the vision you have for the future? What opposition do you face? What are big ways your faith has been shaken? How is it shaken in little things as well? Would anyone ask you about the hope you have, or the grouchiness? What would you tell them? How can you develop the discipline of listening to God? What is your interpretation of the holidays? Of the upcoming year? How does God interpret these events? How do you fight for control in the middle of a storm? When was the last time you were angry? What fear was behind the anger? What verse can be a mantra for you in times of stress and crisis? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, December 31, 2021
Lethal Weapon with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney close out 2021 with the Christmas movie Lethal Weapon. We discover that we always need to be on the lookout to expand our family, even when it gets messy. We often feel unqualified when God pulls us into our purpose, but retirement isn’t an option. And the real goal of doing things together is to create family and community. Go ahead, draw yourself a bath, but this time lock the door, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What uncomfortable family moments have you been a part of? How do we activate the older saints in our church? What are you hoping for next? Where do you say, “Life will be good when…”? Does your church activate your purpose? Work? Mentors? What is the cost of intervening? What is the cost of not intervening? Who can you talk to about the stuff that keeps you up at night? Who is someone you can invite for lunch, or watch a great movie with? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, December 24, 2021
It's A Wonderful Life with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney celebrate Christmas with George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. If you want to help a man, you’ll want to know something about him. George is invited into his father’s purpose, but is offered permission to choose his path. Thankfully, he had Mary as a partner to see the potential and live the adventure with him. Grab your egg nog, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What are some of your family Christmas traditions? If you could only pick one Christmas movie to watch each year, which one would it be? What is true wealth? If zero is “Silent Night” and ten is Clark Griswold punting lawn ornaments, how stressful is your holiday season? How do you minimize your impact on the world around you? What is real about your life? What is wealth? How would you define it? Where do you feel like you’re behind? Marriage? Kids? Job? House? Yardwork? Where has life been tough? How has God been present? What do you have that can’t be taken away? What are you spending your life pursuing, building, chasing? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, December 17, 2021
The Shawshank Redemption with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr Jr. (part 2 of 2)
Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr Jr. continue the conversation on the Shawshank Redemption. We watch how Andy was redeeming the prison the whole time. Freedom doesn’t come freely, and transformation takes pressure and time. Andy invites Red into his story, and God is doing the same thing for us. But as we see how God is preparing our escape plan and our destination, we have to hold on to our hope. Let’s jump back into part 2 of this discussion. Questions Who is being redeemed, and who is doing the redeeming in this movie? How is your hope doing these days? What do you hope for? Why does hope feel like a dangerous thing? What makes hope hard to hold on to? How can laws become a prison? What sewage pipe have you had to crawl through? What does it look like to be free on the inside? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, December 10, 2021
The Shawshank Redemption with Paul McDonald, Britt Mooney, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr Jr. (part 1 of 2)
We celebrate our anniversary episode with the Shawshank Redemption. In part one, we look at Andy as a model of Jesus—an innocent man sent into prison to bring freedom and hope. And if Andy is Jesus, we are Red, in danger of becoming institutionalized by the struggles and systems of the world. But we find that, even in the middle of fresh bruises and testing, a taste of freedom is a powerful thing. Happy podiversary, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What situations make you feel hopeless? Is it global (like a pandemic or disasters) or more personal (sickness, loss within the family)? How free do you feel on the inside? What traps you (like expectations, shame, guilt, etc.)? What is meant by the term institutionalized? How were the prisoners, guards, even the warden institutionalized? How have you been institutionalized by the prison of the world we live in? What comes to mind with the term discipleship? Is it about new thinking, or new behavior? Being or doing? What prison keeps you locked up, keeps you conforming? What fresh bruises do you try to hide? How would you like someone to respond? How can you respond when others show up bruised and beaten? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, December 03, 2021
The Chosen with Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold
Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold tackle our first series with The Chosen. What would it be like to rediscover the Bible as an invitation to the unknown? God’s framework of story is woven throughout the world, both in the universe and in the Bible. And we find that following the Bigger Story of following Jesus always feels impossible and risky, but leads to the discovery and revelation of our truer selves. Join us as we dive into this series. Questions How would you describe the personality of Jesus? What Bible stories are you most familiar with? If you put yourself in that same situation, how does it change the feel of the story? Where did Jesus come in to your story? How were you before? How are you different now? What invitation do you wish you had accepted? What impossible situation did you enter in where God showed up? What do you care most about? How does that reflect/compare to eternity? What are some ways that you put God in a box? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, November 26, 2021
The Last Samurai with Paul McDonald and Rob Porter
Paul McDonald and Rob Porter talk about The Last Samurai (2003) starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. We love these stories of transformation because they give us hope that we can be restored. We desire having a robust and settled disposition, a sense of inner peace and becoming content in all circumstances. The ancient and the modern are at war for our souls. And the only way to find rest and honor is to follow the ancient paths. Put down your gun and pick up your sword, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How can a man be so radically transformed by this process of excavation? What ancient paths are available to you? How does the ancient and modern collide in your life? What has died to progress? What does honor mean? What do you do to numb the pain? What pain, regrets, and shame do you carry from your past? What patterns, habits, and behaviors do you need to unlearn (think of ones that aren’t working well)? Where do you find rest for your soul? When was the last time you stopped to think? What gets in the way of resting? How do we live in a way that we have live in every moment? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, November 19, 2021
Free Guy with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney jump back into video games with Free Guy. We have the capacity for change and growth, but it’s only activated when we experience our creator. The truth of the gospel is that you could be more. Your life could be fuller. And we’ve been given our freedom for a reason—to become love letters from God to a world in need. Put on the sunglasses. Step out of the background and become a player as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where were your favorite video games growing up? Do you still play video games today? What are your favorites? What do you love about them? Where do you feel like there is more? Where do you feel stuck in a loop? Where have you been desensitized to the trauma and chaos? Has it faded to the background? What catastrophes and explosions grab your attention? Worldwide? Local? Personal? What is real? What matters in your life? How does God send you love letters during the day? How can you be God’s love letter into the world? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock.
Fri, November 12, 2021
Ready Player One with Paul McDonald and Matt Gleaves
Paul McDonald and Matt Gleaves enter the virtual reality of Ready Player One. Reality can be kind of a bummer—where do you go to escape? In this fast-paced, pressurized life we live, what would it be like to unplug and slow down? In spite of the discomfort, we tend to sit the fence and chase comfort and stability—what would it be like to go all-in? Strap on your goggles, get on your omnidirectional treadmill, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you go to escape, to find our own piece of heaven in this life? Where does life feel dry? Weary? Like it sucks? What makes you feel better? Where do you look at life and “winning” for what it can do for you? Where are you being asked/invited to go “all-in”? How much of your Christian life is sin management/behavior management? How can you develop a deeper walk and relationship with God so that you don’t even want to escape anymore? Where are you tired of shame and guilt and sin and want to stand up and fight? Where do you feel like life dealt you a shitty hand? What are you in bondage to? What behavior or reaction do you hate that you can’t seem to escape? What would it be like to slow down? How do you respond when the enemy offers a way out? What would it take to go all in? To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast . You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies . Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you’d like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors . Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, November 05, 2021
Crash with Paul McDonald and Morgan Snyder
Paul McDonald and Morgan Snyder talk about the 2004 film Crash. This redemptively disturbing movie is a mirror that reflects our faulty vision. Each character is at times a victim, and at other times a perpetrator—our choices determine which way we will go and which identity we will embrace. Thankfully, the person I am today is not the end of the story. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Morgan mentioned a worksheet to do a deep dive into the biases revealed in the movie. You can access it here . Questions What facts shape your life? What happened in your story that shapes who you have become? What have you done today that you can be proud of? What does the phrase “redemptively disturbing” mean to you? How does it apply to this movie? Where have you been a victim of bias? How have you victimized others through your biases? How can a bias be good and healthy? Describe some of your own. How can a bias be destructive and harmful? Again, describe some of your own. When do you say, “I can’t see how/why they did this.”? Morgan said, “Blame is a projection of our pain.” How have you experienced this? What do you hold in common with the people most unlike you? About Morgan Snyder Morgan Snyder has served alongside John Eldredge since before the inception of Wild at Heart almost two decades ago. Originally developing and directing the retreats and conferences, Morgan now serves as a speaker, teacher, and Director of Strategy. He is married to an extraordinary woman, Cherie, and finds great joy in adventuring with his son, Joshua, and his daughter, Abigail. When he’s not with his family or on mission, he is most often found on expeditions in the mountains of Colorado. He leads the Become Good Soil discipleship branch of Wild at Heart: “Become Good Soil is above all an invitation. When the time is right, it is particularly an invitation into a decade to join me and a tribe of like-hearted men who together are recovering the path and process that restore the heart of a man. This is for the few who want to risk everything to live in a way that God has to show up. The invitation is made available to all. Yet it is always a few who respond to the wild heart of the living God with a wholehearted yes . G. K. Chesterton reminds us that every generation loses the path of Life, and every generation is charged with its recovery. For over 20 years, I have sought to curate and distill its recovery in our age. It’s my joy to share the adventure with you. To the few, the brave, welcome.” For more information, visit the website: Become Good Soil.
Fri, October 29, 2021
Halloween with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney talk about the classic slasher film Halloween starring Jamie Lee Curtis. Evil exists, and will always target horny teenagers. As followers of Jesus, we are targets of Satan’s fierce hatred, and doing God’s will puts us in the crosshairs. Our only hope is to stay close to God, humbly submitting to His plan, even when it looks all wrong. Don’t throw away your knife, and let’s explore God’s truth in this movie. Questions What if evil existed? What if what you think is crazy is actually the truth? What if evil spirits were around the world, tormenting humans and thwarting the kingdom of God? Spirits of fear, anger, isolation? What is the work of God? How has Satan tried to thwart that in your life? What trauma, wounds, pain, and loss have you experienced? Where do you feel angry at God for the evil that occurs? Be honest, and be specific. When you look at the world, what makes you the most upset? What injustice or harm causes the most emotional response? How does that reflect God’s heart? How do you think the perfect world can be achieved? How have you been tempted to achieve a desired good in a wrong way? How have you doubted the heart of God? Where have you felt, “If God really loved me, this thing would or would not have happened?” How often do you ask God to interpret what’s going on? If you haven’t, when the enemy attacks, pause and take a moment to ask God for His wisdom and His interpretation, and He will unmask the enemy. Where are you tempted to give up? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, October 22, 2021
Ghostbusters with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney go back to the 80’s and talk about Ghostbusters. We have a fascination with the unseen world that drives us. We get to choose how we use our hard times and our pain. Our gifts and talents are given to us so that we can serve others. Strap on your packs, but don’t cross the streams—unless you have to. Let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you celebrate Halloween? What’s your favorite part of the fall season? Football? Cooler air? Pumpkin spice? Something else? How much do you fear the end times? What do you believe about the unseen world? Where do those beliefs come from? How have your beliefs about how the world works come into conflict with what you have experienced? How would you react if you see cards start flying and books floating? How can external success pull you away from what God is calling you to do? When things fail (lose a job, marriage fails, sickness), how do you respond? Do you feel like it’s a lack of faith, some sin, God withdrawing His blessing? Can you see God’s blessing even in trials and struggles? What external things do you use to measure your walk with God? How do you see others ask questions in curiosity or in order to attack? How do you do that? What would crossing the streams look like for you? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, October 15, 2021
Chariots of Fire with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney conclude the 3 week “Who am I?” series with Chariots of Fire. We compare the source of identity between Abrahams, who sought greatness through running, and Little, who measured greatness through following God. We must find our contentment outside ourselves and our circumstances so that, win or lose, we know who we are and experience God’s smile on our lives. Lace em up, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What is your chance at greatness? Have you seized your chance at greatness, or has something snatched it from you? What is true greatness? What gifts do you have? What are you good at? How do you put them to good use? What do you do to prove you belong? Where do you experience God’s pleasure in what you do? When do you feel His smile on you? When you lose, what does that say about you? How does performance validate or invalidate you? Is your identity based on winning and losing? Where do you find success and validation in the world you live in? Schedule? Money? Kid’s behavior? When do you feel unmoored? How are you over-striding? Where should you shorten your stride to actually be able to run faster? Who is in your life to provide emotional or practical guidance and direction? How do you look at God as a spoil-sport? Where do you find joy and beauty in your life? Where do you find contentment? In what setting do you feel the need to justify your existence? Work? Performance? Activities? Where have you achieved a dream only to find that it didn’t complete you? Where you feel like if you had something you would be happy? What is that thing? Is your life telling the story that God wants it to tell? Does anything need to change? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, October 08, 2021
The Weight of Gold with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney enter week 2 of the “Who am I?” series by diving into the documentary The Weight of Gold (2020) with Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Shaun White, Lolo Jones, Gracie Gold, Katie Uhlaender, Bode Miller, David Boudia, Jeremy Bloom, Sasha Cohen, and, posthumously, Steven Holcomb and Jeret "Speedy" Peterson. We dig into the contrast between accomplishment and identity, and the difference between comparison and competition. We compare the weight of gold, the pressure of striving and chasing and fighting for our victories, with the CS Lewis essay the Weight of Glory. In it, we find that the greatest prize we can win is knowing who we are. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What makes your sacrifices worth while? Medals/trophies? Something else? What does success mean to you? When do you feel like you are your accomplishments? Productivity? Schedule? Where does your worth come from (honestly)? Job? Roles? Work? If your accomplishments make you who you are, what do you do when you fall short? What do you believe will make you happy? How does our culture react to words as violence? Where do you feel “not good enough?” Where is your comparison trap? Job? Money? Vacations? Car? Free time? Kids? Wife? Friendships? Where do you feel like you’re failing? What desires have gone wrong? Who are you, outside of your roles and accomplishments? Do you feel more like a worthless failure, or a saint, a holy one? What does God call you? What would be your perfect lap? What race are you called to run? What does it mean to fight from victory? What does victory look like? Are you chasing applause in heaven or here on earth? What is the difference? How easy is it for you to ask for help? Where do you feel weak? Do you feel pitied by God or delighted in by God? What is the difference? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, October 01, 2021
Ford vs Ferrari with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney begin week one of our three part “Who am I?” series with Ford vs Ferrari. We discover we were rescued for a reason. What is your reason? There’s a vast difference between living a 6,000 RPM life of safety and security, and pushing your life to 7,000 RPM with risk and adventure. And we must go through our initiation so that, when life does push our limits, we don’t soil ourselves. Start your engines, and let’s go after the perfect lap. Questions What’s the pace of your life? How high are your RPM’s in your everyday experience? What are you striving for? Dreaming of? If we are rescued for a reason, what’s your reason? Where have you stopped dreaming? Said it’s too late? What are your biggest dreams? Who criticizes your dreams? Who speaks life into them? What fear keeps you from following your dreams? When have you felt the simultaneous emotions of terror and joy? What matters more, reliability or victory? How can they align? How are they different? Would you rather be known as a man who always played it safe, or a man who risked everything? What are the pros and cons of each? When confronted with failure, will you fold or will you fight? Who do you know who is chasing the same things you are? How’s your heart? How much margin do you have? If a catastrophe happened (house burns down, family member dies, lockdown, etc.), how do you think you can handle it? How do you handle the pressure that life puts on you? What are you chasing? How do you define winning and losing? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, September 24, 2021
The Matrix 2.0 with Paul McDonald and Dan Horner (part 2 of 2)
Paul McDonald and Dan Horner take a deeper look at The Matrix (1999), starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Ann Moss. Last week we snorkeled, this week we’re going scuba diving. We must go on a journey to claim our identity, and that road will lead us through our doubts. We live with a conflict of dual identities—the old man (Thomas Anderson) and the new man (Neo). And the only one that can prevent us from becoming who we are meant to become is us. Join us as we dive deep into this movie! Questions What are the voices of doubt in your life? Do you agree with them? What are the voices of certainty? What does God say about you? Do you really believe that? What’s your story? How has the enemy used your story to create doubt and fear? What choices scare you? What decisions seemed big at the time that seem relatively small now? How does wisdom and knowledge increase sorrow and grief? Where do you feel doubt and anxiety in your body? How do you react? What does it mean to examine your life? How do you love God? How does He express His love for you? How do you express love to the people around you? Can you apply those principles to develop a greater sense of love and intimacy with God? What false identity has to die so your true self can live? What struggles are you facing? Can you see how it’s making you stronger? When have you turned from what you ran from and faced it instead? What have you been running from? What is your true identity? What name has God given you? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, September 17, 2021
The Matrix with Paul McDonald and Dan Horner (Part 1 of 2)
Paul McDonald and Dan Horner look at The Matrix (1999), starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, and Carrie-Ann Moss, as a picture of the Gospel. You are asleep and need to wake up. Your choices matter: will you take the blue pill of ignorance or the red pill of truth? There is no purple. You have the power and authority to go into the world and do good, but it’s not going to be easy. There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. Walk with us today as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions Where do you come from? What is your purpose? Do you feel like there is more to life than what you are experiencing? Do you feel more like your asleep or awake? Where do you feel like Cipher: Ignorance is bliss? Where are you resigned to your existence? What longings, desires, or questions have you stuffed into a box to be hidden and banished forever? How have your choices led to the life you’re living today? What area of your life feels like the end of the rope? What roads have you taken that don’t work? What is the storyline the world is telling you every day? How does that match up or connect with the story line found in the Bible? How would you define reality? What is your belief about the devil, Satan? How does the idea of an enemy reframe your story? How does learning about God look different from living with God? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, September 10, 2021
Creed with Paul and Brendan McDonald
Paul McDonald and his son Brendan get into the ring with Creed, the 2015 movie starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson. We talk about our struggle with the question of being worthy. We see identity bestowed with love and affirmation. As in all Rocky movies, we discover that our biggest fight is the one with the man inside of us. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What have you said “yes” to that makes you say “no” to other things (think kid’s activities, work, date nights, etc)? What message did your father give you regarding your identity? What about your mother? Others? How have the things that hurt you made you a better person? What are you good at? What are your strengths? How do those strengths also frustrate you, or become a weakness? Example: You might be a passionate person, but criticize yourself for being over emotional. How would you define legacy? What legacy was handed down to you? What legacy are you giving your children? If you don’t have children, what legacy would you like to pass on? What legacy have you established? When facing a change or challenge, what would you hope to hear from those closest to you? What are you afraid to hear? What makes your heart come alive? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, September 03, 2021
We Bought a Zoo with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney talk about We Bought a Zoo with Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. Some of our greatest adventures begin in our darkest trauma. We get to decide whether to follow the story of safety and security or the story of mystery and miracles. We discover that facing our worst trials takes courage. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions How do you define adventure? What adventures do you love to go on? What adventure would you love to go on? Do you find yourself taking the observer role or the participant role? How do you respond to grief? Immerse yourself in work? Take crazy risky adventures? Try to start over? Avoid risk completely, pursue security and safety? If Jesus were to walk up to you and ask, “What would you like me to do?” what would you say? Avoid the religious answer, but dig in to discover what your heart longs for. Where have you played it safe? Where have you looked crazy, followed the Wild Goose? When have you wanted to give up? What adventure do you feel God is calling you to? Where does it feel unsafe? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, August 27, 2021
The Suicide Squad with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney talk about The Suicide Squad (2021). Even though breaking patterns feels like death, if you want to live a different story, you’re going to have to make different decisions. But when you make that courageous choice, you inspire others to do the same. And we see that those things we hold too tightly can become our idols. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. Questions What identity has been given to you? By your parents? By your work? Friends? Family? What identity have you given yourself? Where did that identity come from? Do you like it? Do you want it? What identity do you want to have? What patterns do you find yourself turning to when you feel insecure, lonely, angry, frustrated, disappointed, helpless, powerless? How would you like to respond when you feel that way? What types of people make you feel uncomfortable? What parts of your story are messy, have rough edges? How would you change them? How have the choices you’ve made gotten you to where you are today (some positive, some negative)? What motivates your choices? Comfort? Security? Avoid conflict? Relief? Meeting expectations? What is your impact on others? In what direction do you inspire them? What do you cherish above all else? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, August 20, 2021
Gladiator with Paul McDonald and Pablo Ceron
Paul McDonald and Pablo Ceron explore the epic movie Gladiator (2000) starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. We compare and contrast Maximus and Commodus as reflections of our own hearts. How can we move from Commodus, who chased love and validation from the crowd, depending on them for his identity? How can we become more like Maximus, who knew who he was, and had a home worth fighting for? We’re going deep. Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie. About Pablo Pablo was born and raised in Colombia and moved to the U.S. in 2000, where he married his loving wife Juanita. After a long journey through the desert, and into their "promised land", they now live in Colorado with their two wild sons, Mateo (10) and Lucas (5). Pablo has been a speaker, teacher and leader of men’s ministry initiatives for over 10 years. He's the Founder and President of WILDSONS , a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the hearts of God's people. Website: wildsons.com Podcast: Wildsons Podcast Events: Muster Questions How would you describe the size and scope of your kingdom, the area where you have power and influence? How do those in your kingdom (wife, children, friends, people at work) respond to your leadership? What is the difference between leading from your identity and leading for your identity? How would you describe home? What is the difference between resume traits and eulogy traits? What would be on your resume? What would be included in your eulogy? How are they the same? How are they different? Which ones matter more? What do you receive praise, positive responses to? Where are you mocked, criticized, receive a negative reaction? Where do you turn when you’re feeling insecure (food, work, porn, anger, control)? How do you try to soothe your aching heart? Where do you believe, “If I do this, then they will love me?” How do you respond when offered higher positions, promotions, increased responsibility? Where is that response coming from? How do you seek approval? What do you do when you don’t get it? What answers did you receive to the questions you took to your father: “Do you love me? Are you proud of me? Do I have what it takes? Am I the real deal?” What messages (from your father, mother, figures you looked up to and admired) have you received that damaged your heart? In what situations do you feel attacked? How do you respond? Looking back, how has what appeared as a setback or failure in the moment actually been a rescue? How has it
Fri, August 13, 2021
Some Kind of Wonderful with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson and Leah Thompson. In this movie, every character is chasing some status that they hope will give them a sense of belonging. The lie they believe is that status is where they have value. But truth and trust go together, leading to the intimacy and belonging we are all searching for. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie! Questions What jobs/roles do you try to avoid? How do you perceive the other roles? If you work in a blue collar job, what do you think of the guys who work in the office? And if you have a white collar job, how do you look at the men who work in the trades? How do you define success? Belonging? Value? Where do you feel “not good enough?” When was the last time you felt anxious? Alone? Not enough? Can you identify the message you were believing in those moments? When have you said, “I’d rather be ________ for the wrong reasons than _______ for the right ones?” What is the part that feels terrifying, feels like death? What frequent message do you listen to that doesn’t align with what God says? “Just a sinner?” “Worthless screw up?” “Loser?” Have you ever asked God what He thought about you? If not, try it (and if you hear something that isn’t confirmed in the Bible, it’s not God you’re listening to). Start with the simple question, “God, do you love me?” Because you know the answer is yes. How would you feel being Amanda on the date? The extravagant dinner, a portrait of you, having the amphitheater to yourself, and being given a beautiful gift. Could you accept it? Do you believe that you are worth it? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, August 06, 2021
Kingdom of Heaven with Paul McDonald and Rob Porter
Paul McDonald and Rob Porter we dive into the 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven starring Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, and Jeremy Irons. We compare how our initiation mirrors Balion’s experience. We discuss how investing 1% every day will yield a bountiful harvest down the road. Our job is not to build a bigger kingdom, but to make the one we have burst with life. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie. About Rob Rob Porter is married to PJ, with 2 joy-bomb daughters Abigail (5) and Chloe (3). Rob serves as a facilitator at the Become Good Soil Intensives, led by Morgan Snyder ( https://www.becomegoodsoil.com ) . He offers what he has received to allies in New Zealand, the UK, and beyond. Originally from the UK, he has recently moved to the land of Gondor and Mt Doom (New Zealand), where he invites men to join him on regular expeditions in the pursuit to recover masculine initiation. Rob is a pioneer and an adventurer of a life lived from the heart." "The result of having abandoned masculine initiation is a world of unfinished, uninitiated men." John Eldredge - Fathered by God Questions Where are you being initiated these days? What pictures and scenes resonate with your story? Where do you feel like a little boy? What is going on when that happens? Like Rob’s acorns, how can you mark your investments in the “great good that is unfolding?” Where are you looking and measuring to see if you’re enough, you’ve done enough? How has your identity been bestowed on you? Did you receive a physical token from an older man? (And if you haven’t experienced that, ask God to provide this experience) How do you chase your validation, the sense of being enough? How do you perceive Father? What words would you use to describe who you think God to be? What past events do you worry about, struggle with, regret? Can you ask God to redeem your mistakes, to heal the wounds you have caused, to use the pain to draw others to Him? Where have you said, “Yes,” to a little evil in pursuit of what you thought was a greater good? How did that change you? When have you woke up thinking, “How did I get here, to this point? I never thought I would be here.” Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, July 30, 2021
Somewhere in Time with Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold
Paul McDonald and Allen Arnold are expanding our palette with Somewhere in Time. We explore our core longing to be known. We look at our pursuit of beauty and the extreme lengths we will go to pursue it. And we also ask ourselves about the story we are living in: while we say we know that God can make the impossible possible, how much impossible do we really think he can make possible. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Questions Where has beauty captured your attention? Your heart? Where are we as relentless and passionate as Richard in life? How much are you believing and pursuing the impossible? If your life was a story, would you read it? How can you live a better story? Are you living more in Story 1 or Story 2? Which story would stir your heart the most? What will you risk if you know God is inviting you into something? What will you do to hang on to your passion and reason for existence, and what will you do when that doesn’t come together like you wanted? How have your dreams been dashed? How have you stereotyped yourself as a man? Husband? Father? What are movies that you love that wouldn’t be considered “manly” in our culture? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, July 23, 2021
Saving Private Ryan with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, we conclude our summer blockbuster series with Saving Private Ryan. We live in a world at war, but our enemy isn’t who you think it is. Going through battle requires fluid leadership and reveals a bond of brotherhood. In the brutality of the fight, we must choose every day to pursue compassion, guard our hearts, and hold on to our humanity. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Questions What battles do you face? Where do you feel under attack? Keeping your battle hidden prevents you from connecting with people who are also going through similar struggles—how would it feel to reach out to someone? Who has been revealed to be your brother-in-arms? Where have you been called to lead? Where have you been ambushed, and your leadership questioned? How did you respond? What fight is worth dying for? What is chaotic in your life right now? How can you bring order to it? Where has reality caused you to rethink your knowledge? Where do you choose compassion? How recognizable are you to who you want to be? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, July 16, 2021
Shrek with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
In week 3 of the summer blockbuster series, Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney tackle their first animated film, Shrek. We look at how we often feel like Shrek, expecting people to run away if they really knew our true self. Or maybe we relate to the Princess, getting frustrated because things don't look like we think they should. In reality, our goal should be to emulate the hero of the movie, Donkey, by showing love, acceptance, and forgiveness to those around us. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie. Questions How do we get past the image culture we live in? Crisis/conflict questions: What’s behind that? What am I saying about myself? What do I think is true in this moment? Why am I reacting like this? Where has misunderstanding caused you division and conflict? What happened when the truth was revealed? Where do you need to receive/accept forgiveness from someone? Who is someone you might need to forgive? What do you call hideous that God would call beautiful? If you had the perfect life, would you know it? What is failure? What does that look like? What is success? What does that look like? What does your happy ending look like? Perfect job? Perfect kids? Perfect marriage? What if you had it and didn’t know it? What life are you trying to manufacture? Job? Marriage? Kids? Ministry? Relationships? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, July 09, 2021
Raiders of the Lost Ark with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
In week 2 of our summer blockbuster series, Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Like Indy, we are all treasure hunters. But what is the treasure we are chasing? Will it kill us if we get it? How do we find the treasure that will last? We discuss these questions and more. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, July 02, 2021
Top Gun with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney celebrate the arrival of Top Gun 2 with our summer blockbuster series, starting with Top Gun. Like Pete Mitchell, we struggle with an orphan spirit-we don’t know who we are, and we work really hard to make life work. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work when what we fear the most actually happens. We must hear our identity and choose to walk in that to become who we were meant to be-the adopted sons of God. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, June 25, 2021
The Return of the King with Paul McDonald and Jay Heck
Paul McDonald and Jay Heck conclude the series on the Lord of the Rings with The Return of the King (2003) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and Orlando Bloom (among many others!). The story of The Lord of the Rings sets a vision for who we could be as men. We see that through testing and pain, our growth is possible and our true selves are revealed. For all the armies, politics, strength, and wisdom, the fate of the world depends on the small battle for our hearts. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie! Questions Are there things going on in my story and my world that I don’t understand? What will you do when faced with evil? Where does the larger story invite you? How can we manage to do anything great? What identity must be put aside to become who you were called to be? What doubts do you face when invited to become who you were born to be? What kind of man do you want to be? What words describe that man? Have you asked God what He thinks of you? What words does He use? How does He see you? Spend some time listening (and be sure it aligns with what the Bible says). What vision do you have for your life? Where did it come from? About Jay Jay Heck is married to Heather, with son Baer (18 and off to college in a few weeks) and daughter Bozlie (17). He is the Director/Founder of Being Sons , an "Outfitter" of the masculine soul. God changed Jay when He invited him to follow the rabbit hole of identity as His son, and that changed everything. Now he creates content and adventures to help men discover their identities as sons. Read more about Being Sons at their website: www.beingsons.com Check out the Being Sons Podcast Subscribe to the Being Sons YouTube channel - short videos to illuminate sonship Adventures include: Boot Camps (for men only) First Tracks (1-on-1 adventures for father + sons 9-13) First Bloom (1-on-1 adventures for father + younger daughter) Trailhead (1-on-1 adventure for father + sons 14+) Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen L
Fri, June 18, 2021
The Two Towers with Paul McDonald and Jay Heck
Paul McDonald and Jay Heck continue their discussion of the Lord of the Rings as they dive into The Two Towers (2002) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and Orlando Bloom (among many others!). They ask some hard questions: How do you maintain hope in the face of growing darkness? Are you listening to the voice of accusation or invitation? What mark do you want to leave on the world? Join us as we discover our stories in this movie! Questions How do you maintain your heart? How do we fight against losing hope, against losing your heart? How is your identity called out by God? By the enemy? Where does accusation play a role in your life? Where does invitation reveal your true heart? How do you try to prove your quality, your worth? How do you know when the Gollum voice is speaking to you? Where will you leave your mark? Where are you tempted to give up? What kind of man do you desire to become? What kind of man do you fear becoming? About Jay Jay Heck is married to Heather, with son Baer (18 and off to college in a few weeks) and daughter Bozlie (17). He is the Director/Founder of Being Sons , an "Outfitter" of the masculine soul. God changed Jay when He invited him to follow the rabbit hole of identity as His son, and that changed everything. Now he creates content and adventures to help men discover their identities as sons. Read more about Being Sons at their website: www.beingsons.com Check out the Being Sons Podcast Subscribe to the Being Sons YouTube channel - short videos to illuminate sonship Adventures include: Boot Camps (for men only) First Tracks (1-on-1 adventures for father + sons 9-13) First Bloom (1-on-1 adventures for father + younger daughter) Trailhead (1-on-1 adventure for father + sons 14+) Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, June 11, 2021
Fellowship of the Ring with Paul McDonald and Jay Heck
Paul McDonald and Jay Heck begin their series on the Lord of the Rings, beginning with The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and Orlando Bloom (among many others). They discuss how we, like Aragorn, must go through our initiation to develop the character capable of carrying the kingdom. Beauty invites us into our strength and heals us when we fall. Friendship and being childlike will prove to be more important than strength in arms and great wisdom. Join us as we discover our stories in this movie! Questions What character resonates most with you? Who do you most want to be? What battles are you fighting? What role would you like to play in your life? Where do you face fear in stepping into that role? Where do you say, “I can’t do this.”? Where do you feel paralyzed? How do you think God sees you? What would His words be to you? How would you define true masculinity? What does success or failure look like? How do you define it? Where you are being asked to do something, although you do not know the way? Where are you in the process of initiation? Do you need to lay something down, or pick up the crown? About Jay Jay Heck is married to Heather, with son Baer (18 and off to college in a few weeks) and daughter Bozlie (17). He is the Director/Founder of Being Sons , an "Outfitter" of the masculine soul. God changed Jay when He invited him to follow the rabbit hole of identity as His son, and that changed everything. Now he creates content and adventures to help men discover their identities as sons. Read more about Being Sons at their website: www.beingsons.com Check out the Being Sons Podcast Subscribe to the Being Sons YouTube channel - short videos to illuminate sonship Adventures include: Boot Camps (for men only) First Tracks (1-on-1 adventures for father + sons 9-13) First Bloom (1-on-1 adventures for father + younger daughter) Trailhead (1-on-1 adventure for father + sons 14+) Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written b
Fri, June 04, 2021
Braveheart with Paul McDonald and Daniel Schwabauer
Paul McDonald and Daniel Schwabauer discuss Braveheart (1995) starring Mel Gibson, and the questions that arise. What does it mean to be a man? How do we live uncompromising lives and avoid losing heart? How can we die happy men? Join us as we discuss God’s truth in this movie! Questions What does it mean to be a man? Who changes in this story? Who is transformed? How have you compromised your heart? What do you sacrifice to survive? How’s your heart? What is your heart in service to? What is our motivator? What do you fight for? What is the great cause in your life? What is our power given to us for? Where do you dedicate your life? What do you sacrifice for security? How have you lost heart? How would you describe your true identity? Are you living life, or are you surviving? Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster ( https://graysonfoster.com/ ) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock
Fri, May 28, 2021
A Knight's Tale with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie A Knight’s Tale starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany, and Andy Tudyk. No matter how hard we believe or as much as we try, we are unable to change our stars, our nature, or our destiny on our own. God will often ask us to lay something down, to kill it, in order to redeem it. And we can only receive our true name which is beyond contestation through Christ. Join us as we discuss God’s truth in this movie! Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, May 21, 2021
The Princess Bride with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the 1987 movie The Princess Bride starting Carey Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, and Robin Wright. Invitation and opportunity often show up looking like pain, inconvenience, and interruption. We can accept the quirks of our story, or get frustrated and fight it. When life isn’t fair, when we are mostly dead, doctrine and theology isn’t enough to get us through—we need story to show us the way. Join us as we discuss God’s truth in this movie. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, May 14, 2021
Conversation about filmmaking and storytelling with Will Branner
Paul McDonald and Will Branner discuss how they met, how Will got into acting and filmmaking, and what stories Will loves to make (and watch). About Will Branner Will Branner is an award winning director/filmmaker based out of LA. As a former Broadway performer (Mean Girls, Bat Out of Hell), his work emphasizes collaboration with the artist and has been seen at numerous festivals across the globe. Films: SCHMIK (HollyShorts Film Festival, Amazon), Night Terror (Award for Best Thriller Indie Shorts, Best Horror Film Apex Film Festival, Paris International Shorts), Moment’s Silence (Experimental Music and Dance Festival). Commercial/Promotional: John Barrett Salon, Todd Sanfield, Bandstand Broadway, Frank Wildhorn’s 54 Below Series, Broadway at the W. Theatre: Gruesome Playground Injuries (University of Michigan), Rock of Ages (Pioneer Theatre Guild). Branner holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). Instagram: @lordbranner Recommended watching Yeti Presents: Kekoa Taylor Sheridan : Sicario, Wind River, Hell or High Water The Outpost Will Branner’s work: Safe House (coming soon) Schmik (2018) Night Terror (2020) Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, May 07, 2021
The Holiday with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney dive into the romantic comedy The Holiday (2006) starring Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black. They try to uncover the mysteries of the feminine heart. If, as St Irenaeus sort of says, the glory of God is woman fully alive, how can we avoid a toxic masculinity and create a safe environment for her to become whole hearted? Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie! Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 30, 2021
Legends of the Fall with Paul McDonald and Bryan Byrd
Paul McDonald and Bryan Byrd discuss the 1994 movie Legends of the Fall with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. They discuss the power of a father’s love, how forgiveness brings freedom, and how we are called to live in the borderland between this world and the other. Join us as we discuss God’s truth in this movie! Bryan Byrd jumped at the chance to join Paul on "Men at the Movies" through a friend connection through Wild at Heart. Bryan found so much common direction with the Idaho movement he helps lead called Wild Courage . Wild Courage's tagline is to, " Experience Hope through Stories of Redemption" . The Wild Courage crew meet monthly around a fire in Emmitt, Idaho to share story and meet the redeemer. Bryan enjoys mountain biking, coaching, water skiing with wife Jenni and sons Calvin and Drew. When not looking for the next redemption story or spending time with his family, he often can be found looking through his binoculars preparing for his next hunt. Find out more at Wild Courage’s website: thewildcourage.life Listen to the Wild Courage podcast . Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 23, 2021
Fury with Paul McDonald and Laurence Coppedge
Paul McDonald and Laurence Coppedge discuss the 2014 movie Fury starring Brad Pitt, Shia LeBeouf, and Logan Lerman. They look at the painful process of initiation, how to find the narrow path between brutality and beauty we see in the world, and how we discover our identity only through surrender. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie! About Laurence Laurence Coppedge is husband to an amazing wife and father to two incredible kids. His career has been spent in investments and entrepreneurial ventures, but his passion is connecting with men and finding the freedom and true identity that God has given us. He loves the outdoors and can be found on the rocks and in the rivers on any given weekend with his family and friends. His most recent endeavor has been the founding of the Freebird Forge where he designs art, knives, shields (and soon to be swords!) for people on the journey towards restoration and wholeness. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 16, 2021
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Paul McDonald, Allen Arnold, and Patrick Creehan
We take a peek into The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) starring Ben Stiller, Kristin Wiig, and Sean Penn. Paul McDonald, Allen Arnold, and Patrick Creehan discuss how God invites us to engage in life and adventure, how we have to pursue the recovery of our hearts, and how failure can lead to a clarification of our purpose and identity. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie! About Allen Allen Arnold is an author, speaker, and Executive Producer of Content for Wild at Heart—the ministry founded by New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge. His passion is awakening people’s hearts to actively pursue their dreams and creativity with God. As a former Fiction Publisher, he oversaw the launch of more than 500 novels—and has since mentored and presented to thousands of creatives. Now, through the power of story, he helps people live a better story. He is the author of two acclaimed books ( The Story of With and Chaos Can't ). He loves blue oceans, black coffee, hot salsa, and big ideas. Discover more at withallen.com Find The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, and Create and Chaos Can’t: Overcome What Comes Against You in this Shaken World on Amazon Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 09, 2021
Doctor Strange with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney get weird with Doctor Strange (2016) starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Rachel McAdams. They discuss the cost of transformation, the power of the unseen, and the difference between prayer and magic. Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, April 02, 2021
The Dark Knight with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
In this episode of the Men at the Movies podcast, Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney get ready to celebrate Easter with the story of The Dark Knight (2008) starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, and Aaron Eckhart. They discuss the frustration and discomfort of our inability to save ourselves, the presence and activity of evil in our lives, and the power of Jesus, our white knight. He isn't the hero we deserve, but he is the one we need. Join us as we discover God's truth in this movie. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, March 26, 2021
The Natural with Paul McDonald and Ricky Furr
Join Paul McDonald and Ricky Furr as they discover God’s truth in the 1984 film, The Natural starring Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, and Glenn Close. This movie reveals important truth about how your enemy, the devil, operates. Paul and Ricky discuss the importance of living from your identity and how that provides an impact and presence to those around us, as well as looking at the power of questions. Join us as we discover God’s truth in The Natural. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, March 19, 2021
Neat with Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr
Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr discuss the documentary Neat and how everything around us flavors our lives, allowing us to mature and develop for the purpose of sharing the spirit God has given us.
Fri, March 12, 2021
The Company Men with Paul McDonald and Morgan Snyder
Paul McDonald and Morgan Snyder discuss the unique and universal aspects of masculine initiation as revealed in the 2011 film, The Company Men starring Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Maria Bello, and Chris Cooper. About Morgan: Morgan Snyder has served alongside John Eldredge since before the inception of Wild at Heart almost two decades ago. Originally developing and directing the retreats and conferences, Morgan now serves as a speaker, teacher, and Director of Strategy. He is married to an extraordinary woman, Cherie, and finds great joy in adventuring with his 15-year-old son, Joshua, and his 12-year-old daughter, Abigail. When he’s not with his family or on mission, he is most often found on expeditions in the mountains of Colorado. Becoming Good Soil: https://becomegoodsoil.com/ Find Becoming a King on Amazon Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead).
Fri, March 05, 2021
Say Anything with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss what it means to be a man without the caricature or machismo of masculinity in our culture, as seen in the 1989 movie Say Anything starring John Cusack, Ione Skye, and John Mahoney. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney and Paul McDonald from Epic written by John Eldredge.
Fri, February 26, 2021
Simon Birch with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the differences between religion and faith, and how we are all searching for our True Father, as displayed in the 1998 film Simon Birch, starring Ian Michael Smith, Ashley Judd, and Joseph Mazzello. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, February 19, 2021
Rocky IV with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the themes of division, demonization of the other, and how Jesus can transform us to be kind and tenderhearted to those who may not share our views as they go through the 1985 movie Rocky IV, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, and Dolph Lundgren. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, February 12, 2021
Rocky III with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney continue their series on the Rocky movies, diving into the 1982 film Rocky III, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers and Burt Young. They discuss handling success and adversity, and how what feels like loss can take us to new heights. We go through the battles to get our hearts back. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, February 05, 2021
The Patriot with Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr
Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr discuss the themes of battle, fatherhood, and perseverance from the 2000 movie The Patriot starring Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, and Heath Ledger. Stay the course! Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, January 29, 2021
City Slickers with Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr
Paul McDonald, Patrick Creehan, and Ricky Furr discuss the themes of brotherhood, adventure, and becoming the man you were born to be found in the 1991 movie City Slickers starring Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, and Daniel Stern.
Fri, January 22, 2021
Rocky II with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney talk about the 1979 film Rocky II, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Once again, the themes of resilience, identity, and fellowship dominate the conversation. Paul makes a reference to the book "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, January 15, 2021
Rocky with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the themes of love, forgiveness, and perseverance in the 1976 movie Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Burt Young. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, January 08, 2021
Chef with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the themes of community, renewal, initiation, and refining found in the 2014 movie Chef, starring Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and Scarlett Johansson (and more!). Don't come hungry! Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Mon, January 04, 2021
Warrior with Paul McDonald (son) and Paul McDonald (father)
Updated version of the conversation as father and son (Paul McDonald squared) discuss the themes of forgiveness and validation in the 2011 movie Warrior starring Nick Nolte, Tom Hardy, and Joel Edgerton. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, December 25, 2020
Die Hard with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Merry Christmas! Britt Mooney and Paul McDonald discuss Die Hard. Like us, John McLean faces an enemy who came to steal, kill, and destroy. It's only when he starts living out of who he is that he realizes what really matters. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, December 18, 2020
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Britt Mooney and Paul McDonald discuss the 1987 Thanksgiving comedy 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' starring John Candy and Steve Martin. Like Neil, we find ourselves living in a world where everything has gone wrong. Thankfully, we have Dell to help get us home to our family. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Fri, December 11, 2020
The Replacements with Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney
Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney discuss the truth that can be found in 'The Replacements' (2000) starring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton, Jon Favreau, and Jack Warden. They talk about leadership, trust, quicksand, and being wiry. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
Mon, December 07, 2020
Trailer
Welcome to the Men at the Movies podcast. Paul McDonald describes what this podcast is all about. The movies we love reveal something about who we are created to be. What movies do you love? What parts make you tear up, get angry, frustrated, or sad? These moments help us discover who God designed us to be. The moments become breadcrumbs, hints and clues to help us recover our hearts and lead us back to God. The movies remind us of the epic we were created for. Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Audio quotes performed by Tim Willard, Britt Mooney, and Paul McDonald from Abolition of Man (CS Lewis), Epic (John Eldredge), and Song of Albion (Stephen Lawhead)
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