Best Epic Ezra Podcasts (2024)

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2024 July 7- Summer Growing Season-"Leaning in on God" 24:08

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How would you like to grow during this season? What does leaning IN on God mean for us today? Tune in as Phil continues this series inspired by 2 Thessalonians 1:3.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a Lovely Ode to Terrible Movies I Love; 'Inside Out 2' Reminded Me That I Actually Love the First One 21:43

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By Jake Clark

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'Fly Me to the Moon' is Pure Space Age Vibes; 'Twisters' is the Movie of the Summer (and you'll wonder why you don't own a truck) 20:18

20d ago20:18

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0:34 Fly Me to the Moon breakdown; 7:19 official review; 9:15 Twisters; 13:38 official review; 15:02 spoiler timeBy Jake Clark

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2024 June 30-Summer Growing Season-"It is Time to Grow" 22:05

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"Summer Growing Season" is back! Just like plants grow, God has designed us to grow. As you focus on Jesus, what would you like to grow in this season? Join Phil as he introduces the return of this fun and centering series.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Kinds of Kindness' is Black Mirror but Funnier (and good); 'Maxxxine' is a Brutally Manic Blast 20:32

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0:56 Kinds of Kindness breakdown; 8:12 Kinds of Kindness rating; 10:05 Maxxxine breakdown; 16:15 Maxxxine rating; 17:55 spoilersBy Jake Clark

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Sitcom CHAOS DRAFT w/ Bj Clark 1:06:01

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The first ever CHAOS DRAFT! 25 categories of sitcom characters across history.By Jake Clark

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2024 June 09-The Epics-10 Plagues of Egypt-"Who is the Lord?" 21:41

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God is a God of relationship. Tune in as Ezra considers the Old Testament account of the ten plagues, how God communicates and His plan for our relationships with Him and with one another.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2024 June 02-Epic Stories-"Daniel and the Lions' Den" 30:13

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You don't have to be thrown into a lions' den to experience the extraordinary power of God! Join Phil as he considers the epic story of Daniel and what it takes to experience modern-day miracles in our lives.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Hit Man' Proves that Cat Dads are Rad; Anne Hathaway is so Freaking Back with 'Idea of You' (but they both belong in theaters) 21:15

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:15 changes to format 1:08 discussion on Hit Man 5:22 Hit Man review 6:33 discussion on Idea of You 12:36 Idea of You review 13:33 spoiler cityBy Jake Clark

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24 May 19-The Epics-Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego 33:20

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How do our friendships influence our faith? How can we foster healthy, encouraging intergenerational relationships with one another? Tune in as Phil considers the relationship between three of the most popular Old Testament friends.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 33: Marvels feat. Mazie Grace 42:47

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Jake breaks down the greatest cats film since Cats. Actually, scratch that. Jake breaks down the greatest cats film since Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. How great was Dar-Benn!? And how glad are we that she STAYED bad!?By Jake Clark

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The Epics-Solomon-"Who Do You Serve?" 22:17

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Who are you serving? What message do your choices communicate to others about your faith? Join Ezra on a walk through the reign of Solomon.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Furiosa' Definitely Made It Epic; 'Ezra' Will Be Your Mom's Favorite Movie; 'IF' Was A Disjointed Mess (and worse: boring) 21:08

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By Jake Clark

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24 May 05-The Epics-Tower of Babel-"God Cares for Us" 21:43

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God wants to take care of us. How will we respond? Tune in as Ezra considers diversity and God's care for humanity through the story of the tower of Babel.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'I Saw the TV Glow' is the Best 2024 Queer-Noir Since the Last 2024 Queer-Noir; 'Strangers: Chapter 1' Was At Least Better Than Tarot 18:10

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By Jake Clark

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2024 April 21-The Epics-"David vs. Goliath" 25:22

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Join Phil as he explores what we can learn about making faithful choices from how David navigated some of his first battles.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Abigail' Should Be Studied By Every Horror Filmmaker; 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Was Massively Disappointing (but definitely worth a watch); 'Tarot' is a movie released in 2024 23:00

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By Jake Clark

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2024 April 28 -The Epics-"Ezra and the Word" 39:17

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Tune in as Dr. Brian Perkins shares insights from the book of Ezra about contributing to spiritual revival within our communities.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Fall Guy' is the Movie We Need Every May; 'Challengers' - All's Fair in Love & War (but what's fair in lust & competition?) 20:36

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Jake breaks down Challengers (0:25) before dropping his first-thought Letterboxd review (10:01), then moves on to Fall Guy (11:42) and its rapid reaction (18:36).By Jake Clark

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 32: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 feat. Bj Clark 2:04:35

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Jake breaks down the movie that convinced us the Multiverse Saga might not be that bad. Who peaks in a movie where everyone self-actualizes? PLUS: Is this a break-up movie?By Jake Clark

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'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' is the Most Guy Ritchie of Guy Ritchie's Films; 'Sasquatch Sunset' is the Oddest Movie You'll Never See (but I'm glad it exists) 21:33

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Jake breaks down Guy Ritchie's new Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a blow-em-up slugfest about slaughtering Nazis. Always a fan. Then he talks about Sasquatch Sunset, a peculiar artistic film that we should all be happy exists.By Jake Clark

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2024 April 14-Guards and Gardeners 26:11

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What's really in a name? Join Casey as she explores battles, bees and what the book of Judges can teach us about being a community aligned with God's heart.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2024-03-24-For Him - "Gain the Ultimate Victory for Him" 24:09

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Many have participated in difficult competitions at some point, and perhaps experienced the sweetness of triumph. Join Phil as he concludes our study of the church in Ephesus by considering what it means to gain the "ultimate victory."By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire' is the Nickelback of Movies; 'Civil War' is the Movie You Hoped for in the Lens You Didn't Expect 21:22

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Jake breaks down the best movie of 2024 and the latest kaiju film. PLUS the top "Oh Hell Yeah, Bruther" movies.By Jake Clark

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2024-03-17 Standing Firm for Him 25:49

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What do preparing for the weather and standing firm in our spiritual environment have in common? Join Phil as he considers this and more in his study of Ephesians 6.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 31: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania feat. Ricky Z 1:46:08

5M ago1:46:08

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Jake & Ricky break down the movie that defined the peak of "superhero fatigue" discourse... but is it deserved? A lotta awards go empty in this one, but what do you expect? This is like the most expensive bottle episode ever created.By Jake Clark

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2024 March 10-"Living in the Light for Him" 24:40

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What are helpful ways to think about living "in the light?" What is the difference between avoiding sin and pursuing righteous living? Tune in as Ezra continues to offer insights into the remarkable book of Ephesians.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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'One Life' Will Make You Want to Be a Better Person (while crying the entire time); 'Love Lies Bleeding' is What Neo-Noir Looks Like in 2024 (PLUS: should Katy O'Brien have been Tatiana Maslany's Lou Ferrigno ... 19:35

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Jake breaks down the feel-good One Life and the feel-gross Love Lies Bleeding. A heartfelt look at a man who saved hundreds of lives in WWII; a visceral take on steroid-fueled love. Best of both worlds.By Jake Clark

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Every Frame of 'Dune Pt. II' Belongs At Frist Art Museum; 'The Ballad of Davy Crockett' is Exactly What Cord Jefferson is Begging For 17:08

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Jake talks about two visually stunning films with vastly different budgets: Dune Part II and The Ballad of Davy Crockett.By Jake Clark

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Oscars 2024: The 'Oppenheimer' Behemoth, the 'Poor Things' hopeful, and 'Killers of the Flower Moon:' the best movie that won't win much 22:44

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The Oscars are here! Here are Jake's official predictions for the 2024 Oscars, plus a few new awards. Introducing the Travolta Award for "Wait... where WERE you?!"By Jake Clark

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Theater Recaps: 'Drive Away Dolls' reminds you which Coen Brother is which; 'Madame Web' wasn't all that good (but I still want a sequel) 19:18

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Jake recaps Drive Away Dolls and Madame Web. Watch Drive Away Dolls back-to-back with Denzel's Macbeth - that's everything you need to know about the Coen roles.By Jake Clark

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2024 February 11 "In Humility-Brought Together for Him" 30:26

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Join Phil on a walk through ancient Ephesus and consider the countercultural and transformative power of the gospel.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 30: Wakanda Forever feat. Josh Clark 1:16:38

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Jake talks about the follow-up to a cultural phenomenon - two years after its start tragically died. Does Angela Bassett automatically get our Oscar, or is that cheap? Did you like the Namor characterization?By Jake Clark

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2024 February 04 "Growing Knowledge for Him" 38:04

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What reminders of God's blessings does Ephesians 1 offer us? Join Phil as he explores why it is so important to grow in our knowledge of God?By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2024 January 28-"Community Impact for Him" 26:31

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What can we learn from Paul and the Ephesians about how to positively affect the lives of others by living in faith? Join Ezra as he shares three supporting pillars for making an impact in our communities for Jesus today.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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Theater Recaps: 'Argylle' is a Tale of Three Parts (and two are good); 'ISS' is a High-Class B-Movie (and that's okay) 18:30

7M ago18:30

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Jake talks about ISS and Argylle, two movies that a) feature Ariana DeBose, b) deal with the "who can I trust?" trope, and c) are unfairly bashed by people who went into it with the wrong expecations.By Jake Clark

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2024 January 21-"Great Relationships for Him" 31:43

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Join Phil as he kicks off a new series focused on how we can live our lives "for Him." Tune in to learn more about Jesus' followers in Ephesus and to hear valuable tips on how to build great relationships.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2024 January 7- Names of God - "The Most Critical Thing" 25:14

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Tune in as Phil concludes the "Names of God" series by considering the "most critical thing" to know about God.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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Theater Recaps: Iron Claw Slaps, Book of Clarence is Hilarious, Aquaman Gets Better When You Stop Taking it Seriously 18:38

7M ago18:38

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Jake recaps three movies: Book of Clarence - was it blasphemous or just funny? Iron Claw - less interesting than the real story? And Aquaman - Jake's return to the DCEU, right before it dies off.By Jake Clark

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2023 December 31- Names of Jesus - "Prince of Peace" 15:03

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How did you feel beginning this new year: Outrageously hopeful, Profoundly pessimistic, or somewhere in between? Join Ezra as he invites listeners to connect with a trustworthy and "ancient peace" that overcomes chaos.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023 December 17 Names Of Jesus - "Messiah" 15:51

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What did the words "messiah" and "christ" mean during Jesus' time on Earth? What sets him apart from any other anointed officials of the day (and ever)? What does this teach us about the hope and opportunity Jesus offers us today?By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023 November 12 Names of God - "El Shaddai" 18:34

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What is theodicy? How can the name "Shaddai" help us to better understand who God is? Join Ezra as he considers how the book of Ruth illustrates the life-changing truth that God is so much more than we can imagine.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023 November 12-Names of God - "El Shaddai" 18:34

7M ago18:34

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What is a "theodicy odyssey?" What does the name "Shaddai" reveal to us about who God is? Join Ezra as he considers how the BIble illustrates the life-changing truth that God is so much more than we can imagine.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023 Year in Review 43:55

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Jake ranks the top movies of 2023 - purely based on how much he enjoyed them in theaters. Can anything topple Oppenheimer? How high can a movie like Poor Things rank? Is Killers of the Flower Moon too much of a bummer?By Jake Clark

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2023-12-10-Names of Jesus - "King of Kings" 34:03

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In the book of Revelation, Jesus is declared the "King of kings!" Join Phil as he considers why that is and what that means for us today.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023-10-08 Names of Jesus-"Goel" 32:01

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What is a "redeemer" and what does that mean for us today?" Join special guest, Josh Heman-Ackah, as he takes a deep look into the life-changing power of redemption in the book of Ruth and throughout the Bible.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023-10-08 Names of God -Yireh 35:24

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Why is it important to be grateful? Dive into Abraham's story and consider how gratitude and adopting a bigger view of God go hand in hand.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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2023 November 20 -"Home is Where the Heart Is" (Nissi) 24:03

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Listen in as Phil explores connections between God being our "banner" and the wealth of having a spiritual home for our hearts.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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Names of God- "Abba" 28:16

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Are you longing for a deeper relationship with God? Tune in as Phil considers a little-used but deeply meaningful name.By Blue Ridge Church of Christ

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MCU Rewatch Ep. 29: Thor: Love & Thunder feat. Ricky Z 1:48:06

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Jake talks about the biggest disappointment in the MCU since ... wait, this IS THE MOST DISAPPOINTING MOVIE IN THE MCU. What went wrong here, and why did we suddenly rename the Taika Waititi Award?By Jake Clark

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