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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.