#120 – It’s A Wonderful Life and Fighting For Joy
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Merry Christmas! It’s time again for our special Christmas episode. We talk about Christmas traditions, how they change, and how watching great movies like It’s a Wonderful Life fit into that.…
The Joyful Rebel: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
It’s been thirty years since the famous (infamous?) “Day Off.” John Hughes’ legendary film – the one that put Matthew Broderick on the map and finally gave us something to say when we’ve asked a question but nobody’s answered it…
#001 – Trending On: Chewbacca Mom
Everybody’s heard of Chewbacca Mom Candace Payne. Hear some brief thoughts about her joy as we kick off a new podcast – Trending On:, from Redeeming Culture! (formerly “NetCast”) Want to subscribe? RSS Podcast Feed (with your podcast program of…
Holy Spirit, our Advocate
If you’re a theology geek like me, you might hear the word “advocate” and think “lawyer.” It usually goes something like this: Jesus is our advocate, who represents us before the Father in His perfect court of judgment. And that’s…
Tough Passages #1: Love Your Neighbor (Leviticus 19:17-18)
Whether because it’s been co-opted by a “church person” and used to beat you on the head or because it seems old and out of touch, the Bible (and the idea that you can take it at face value) is unpopular…
In Theaters December 25th, 2015
Merry Christmas everyone! We’re excited to have our third Christmas episode out today, as well as exciting new developments for the future of our site! We’re also excited for the Christmas rush of new movies, including a few we have…
#065 – Inside Out and A Time to Weep
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We have waited for nearly two years since our last Pixar installment– and it looks like the wait was worth it. Inside Out is an incredible film that bucks convention and…
Review| Inside Out
After two long, lonely years, Pixar is back; and this time they’ve brought us one of their most original and innovative films yet, Inside Out. As its title suggests, Inside Out takes place in two different spheres: the world inside the head of…
Re:View| Once
“Music… will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer A guy stands busking on a crowded street, guitar in…