Best 40 And Minuses Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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GGP Episode 150: RATED T FOR TV SHOWS, TEENAGERS, AND TRANSFORMATIONS AKA I SAW THE TV GLOW 1:15:21

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Holy nostalgic nineties! This week we're joined by our friend Dalton to discuss the nostalgic horror I SAW THE TV GLOW from writer and director Jane Schoenbrun. Next week we're back with a new episode of SIDETRACKS where we'll catch up with HOTD Season 2 and THE BOYS Season 4 as well as some of the latest horror releases. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timesta…

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Best of Strong Women: Staying Faithful Under Public Pressure With Lorie Smith 32:28

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Lorie Smith is a graphic designer and the founder and owner of 303 Creative. She’s also the center of a landmark Supreme Court case regarding freedom of speech—a cas…

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GGP Episode 149: Rated M for Monsters, Metaphors, and Mass Destruction AKA GODZILLA MINUS ONE (featuring N.R. Moody) 1:15:23

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's GODZILLA...Minus One! On a very special episode, our friend and editor N.R. Moody shares with us one of his favorite films (and Oscar winner) Godzilla Minus One. Next time we'll have friend of the pod Dalton on to discuss I SAW THE TV GLOW. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:02:20 Hello…

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 2 27:27

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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GGP Episode 148: Rated S for Scissors, Sisters, and Suffering AKA IMMACULATE (Featuring Armand from The Cinedicate Podcast) 1:13:57

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Blood! Babies! Beatitudes! This week Brit and Katie are joined by Armand from The Cinedicate Podcast as we cover Sydney Sweeney's religious horror IMMACULATE. Part nunsploitation/part passion project, the film follows an American nun who joins a mysterious convent where she finds herself in the middle of a heavenly nightmare. We'll be back with GOD…

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Best of Strong Women: Before the Sex Talk With Linda Noble and Linda Stewart Part 1 46:16

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guests today are Linda Noble and Linda Stewart, affectionately called “The Lindas.” I love how these two ladies in different seasons of life looked at the world …

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Best of Strong Women: Bringing Christ’s Love and Light to Women in Strip Clubs With Rachelle Starr 42:07

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We are taking a small break this July to gear up for season five of the Strong Women podcast. But during this break, we decided to re-air some episodes that we thought you would enjoy. Our guest today is Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope. At 21, Rachelle felt God calling her to minister to women trapped working in strip clubs in her city of L…

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GGP Sidetracks 42: Bridgerton Season 3: Part 2, House of the Dragons Season 2 Premier, ETC. 1:22:31

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Time Stamps: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:25 Intro 0:01:07 Hellos 0:01:27 The Iron Claw [Max] 0:11:18 Bruce Springsteen Movie Greenlit 0:12:04 The Boys [Prime] 0:13:48 Watchmen Chapters 1 & 2 0:17:10 Bridgerton [Netflix] 0:51:06 House of the Dragon [Max} 1:10:05 Game Of Thrones (Books) 1:14:26 Are 3 Seasons Possible 1:15:04 Other GoT World News 1:17:34 …

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S4 44: The Church in Prison With Heather Rice-Minus 41:30

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Many assume prison is the last place to encounter God. But He is powerfully at work there through His people, both inside and out, fulfilling the promise to “proclaim liberty to the captives” and “set at liberty those who are oppressed” (Luke 4:18). Heather Rice-Minus, CEO of Prison Fellowship, has witnessed this firsthand in her work for prison re…

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GGP Episode 147: Rated B for Blackbears, Black Widows, and Black Lights AKA What Keeps You Alive 1:07:54

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Watch out for bears and secretive spouses! This week we cover the queer cabin-in-the-woods thriller WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE. The film follows married couple Jules and Jackie who go deep in the woods to celebrate their anniversary but will both spouses make it out alive? Check out this week's episode to find out! Next time we'll be covering IMMACULATE …

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S4 43: Pursuing Real Relationships in a Digital World With Kathy Koch 49:55

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Thanks to our relationship to technology, people are more disconnected than ever. Screen addiction is stunting real relationships, especially for kids and teens. How can we help young people pursue real, face-to-face relationships in the age of screens? Friend of the podcast Dr. Kathy Koch joins Sarah live at CCNC 2024 to answer that question and i…

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GGP Sidetracks 41: BABY REINDEER, THE BEAR, SHAMELESS, TRIXIE MOTEL: DRAG ME HOME, Etc. 1:13:20

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This week on Sidetracks, we discuss the entire season of BABY REINDEER and its real-life repercussions, we delve into a little renovation vacation with Trixie Mattel, and we bear all about THE BEAR and SHAMELESS. Next week we'll be talking about WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE and on the next SIDETRACKS we'll continue our scandalous discussion of BRIDGERTON s…

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S4 42: Injustice, Cancel Culture, and Gospel Hope With Amy Orr-Ewing 42:26

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Our post-Christian culture often promotes justice at the expense of mercy. God takes injustice seriously, and His forgiveness is the only thing in the universe that can deal with the full weight of injustice while also securing our redemption. According to theologian and apologist Amy Orr-Ewing, Christians have a precious opportunity in this cultur…

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S4 41: You Are Not a Machine With Joy Clarkson 45:00

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You and I are not machines. We are trees. That’s just one of the beautiful observations in Joy Clarkson’s latest book, You Are a Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. Joy joins us this week for a delightful conversation about metaphors and how they deepen our understanding of the human experience, including love, sadness, …

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GGP Episode 146: Rated C for Champagne Toasts, Choking Chickens, and Corpse Parties AKA ROPE 1:21:11

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This week we're going waaaay back to 1948 and covering Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE. This groundbreaking film was an experiment in long takes, color films, and how much queer subtext you could get away with during the restrictive Hays Code heyday. Next time we'll be looking at WHAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:30 …

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GGP Sidetracks 40: Bridgerton Season 3: Part 1 Breakdown 1:19:46

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Good day, gentle listener! This week on Sidetracks we get absolutely obsessed with the latest installation in the Bridgerton saga. We talk new seasons, new romances, and the theoretical mirror scene... Next week on the podcast we'll be covering Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:01:05 Hellos 0…

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S4 40: From Transgender to Transformed With Laura Perry Smalts 52:36

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Laura Perry Smalts spent nine years rejecting God and chasing a different "gender identity." Despite Laura’s social, hormonal, and surgical attempts to become a man, the promises of gender ideology proved to be lies. In the face of her anger and hatred of God and the Church, God miraculously broke through Laura’s heart with loving conviction and co…

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GGP Episode 145: Rated W for Wallpaper, Wardrobes, and Wailing Women AKA A TALE OF TWO SISTERS 1:10:20

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Stay out of the kitchen because this week we're covering Kim Jee-Woon's A TALE OF TWO SISTERS. Next time we'll be talking about Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE. Stay spoopy ya'll! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:02:21 Hellos 0:02:50 Mispronunciation Apology 0:03:05 "Rose Flower and Red Lotus" 0:04:03 First Exposure 0:06:58 Onryo and Gwisin 0…

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S4 39: Radical Redemption After Abortion With Toni McFadden 49:47

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Sometimes we forget how radical and powerful God’s grace is. This week’s guest, Toni McFadden, has not forgotten. Toni travels the country to speak about abortion, promote healthy sexuality and relationships, and advocate for the unborn. After Toni had an abortion in high school, God transformed her life through radical salvation, healing, and a ne…

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GGP Sidetracks 39: Shogun Finale, The Idea of You, The Jinx Part Two, Etc. 57:19

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Welcome back to Sidetracks from the Grindhouse Girls. This week, we check back in with some previously discussed series as Katie finishes SHOGUN and Brit delves into FALLOUT, Brit tells us about the new May-December rom-com THE IDEA OF YOU, and Katie starts the second part of the HBO crime doc THE JINX. As well as some feeling on the "last great ra…

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S4 38: What to Do With Unmet Longings With Rachel Miller 38:42

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Living with unmet longings often feels like suffering. Rachel Miller knows, from experience, that our longings confront us with an opportunity to struggle toward God and community, rather than away from them. Her latest book is When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing. She joins us this week to talk about wrestlin…

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GGP Episode 144: Rated H for Hands, Hellfire, and Headbanging AKA TALK TO ME 1:13:16

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Unholy hand holding! This week we're covering the Aussie indie-horror TALK TO ME brought to us by A24. Next time we're covering the Korean horror movie A TALE OF TWO SISTERS. Stay spoopy ya'll! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:02:21 Hellos 0:02:32 Trigger Warning 0:05:23 Prequel On Duckett 0:09:21 Subtext 0:11:17 Hand Imagery 0:12:18 …

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S4 37: Challenging Myths About Motherhood with Elizabeth Schlueter 50:12

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What is motherhood all about? Elizabeth Schlueter helps us perceive the beautiful truth about motherhood amid cultural extremes. She joins us this week to challenge common myths about motherhood and cast a Christian vision for the beauty of self-giving love and sacrifice. Whether you're married or single, raising children or not, you’ll be encourag…

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GGP Sidetracks 38: Night Swim, Fallout Series, Shogun, and The Bear 59:27

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We've got a brand new episode of Sidetracks this week where we'll catch up on the latest watchable (and non-watchable) shows and movies that have kept us occupied. Next time we're watching TALK TO ME. Stay Spoopy ya'll! TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:25 Intro 0:01:06 Hellos 0:01:30 Catch Us On Cinedicate for "Late Nite With The Devil" 0:02:46 L…

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S4 36: Leaving Mormonism, Trusting Christ With Megan Donahue 1:13:29

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Megan Donahue grew up in a Mormon family whose roots reach all the way back to the founding of Mormonism. Though she sincerely believed as a child, she was discouraged from thoroughly investigating what she had been taught. Eventually, Megan’s beliefs unraveled as she grappled with long-held questions and the burden of works-based religion. Through…

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S4 35: Telling the Truth About our Bodies with Mary Rice Hasson 58:18

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Gender ideology is the biggest lie capturing young people today. The Church is called to care for the victims of this lie while walking in truth and love. Mary Rice Hasson joins us this week to share how Christians can offer a better hope than gender ideology and practically love those who struggle with their identity. As believers, we were never m…

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GGP Sidetracks 37: The ANNIVERSARY GAMING EVENT!!! 15:38

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Happy Anniversary and thank you for listening since 2020! This week to celebrate we're coming at you on YouTube with a little video of us playing the horror movie inspired board game TERRORSCAPE. Stay spoopy ya'll! YouTube Playthrough: https://youtu.be/1cGuwVmxMso Terrorscape's Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/icemakes/terrors…

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S4 34: Seeing God in Tiny Moments with Ned Bustard 46:50

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This week we’re joined by author and illustrator Ned Bustard. Ned lost his wife Leslie to cancer last year, but her beautiful spirit and faith are captured in the new book, Tiny Thoughts That I’ve Been Thinking. Leslie saw God’s goodness in life’s smallest details and infused ordinary moments with Christ’s light. Come hear about her legacy of faith…

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GGP Episode 143 : Rated G for Grief, Gynocide, and Genital Mutilation AKA ANTICHRIST 1:12:05

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Put away the scissors and listen closely because this week we're covering Lars von Trier's controversial film ANTICHRIST. Next week we'll have a special anniversary episode where we'll play TERRORSCAPE. Stay spoopy ya'll! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:02:21 Hellos 0:02:27 Trigger Warnings 0:05:12 CGI Use 0:05:56 Shaky-Cam 0:06:58 M…

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S4 33. Kindness and Truth: Telling the Story of Elisabeth Elliot with Ellen Vaughn 49:02

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Elisabeth Elliot was an imperfect yet faithful Christ-follower with a complex life story. This week, Ellen Vaughn returns to discuss Being Elisabeth Elliot, volume two of her amazing biography of Elliot’s life. Tune in to hear about Elisabeth’s return from foreign missions, her writings, her struggles with loneliness, and the complexities of her la…

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GGP Episode 142: Rated S for Smashed Glass, Sliced Throats, and Sacrificial Sunrise AKA NEAR DARK 1:01:43

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Holy Bill Paxton! This week we're covering the 80s vampire western NEAR DARK from director Kathryn Bigelow. Next time we're covering ANTICHRIST. Stay spoopy ya'll! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:02:20 Hellos 0:04:23 Kathryn Bigelow on "Near Dark" Interview 0:06:13 Good Vampires and Bad 0:09:35 Homer 0:12:04 The Script 0:13:27 Bravo'…

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S4 32. Caring for Survivors of Sex Trafficking with Vicki Proffit 48:00

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Did you know that the U.S. is one of the most active sex-trafficking countries in the world? Amid these sobering statistics, Vicki Proffit spends her time caring for survivors and pointing them to the love of Jesus. Vicki is the Executive Director of Sarah’s Home, a sanctuary for survivors of sex trafficking in Colorado. In this live interview, she…

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[REUPLOAD] GGP Episode 89: Rated S for Skateboarding Vampires and Safety Pin Piercings AKA A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT 1:12:59

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We had some springtime illness last week, so for this week's episode, please enjoy a re-upload of a movie review worthy of Women's History Month. Grab your cowboy hats, hold onto your kitty cats, and mount your skateboards because this week we're covering the world's first Iranian Vampire Western: A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT by Ana Lily Amirpo…

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S4 31. Remembering and Rehearsing the Gospel with Bishop Michael Williams 47:24

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We are forgetful people. But as we rehearse the story of the Gospel together through redemptive spiritual rhythms, we can remember and be shaped by truth. As we commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection this Holy Week, Bishop Michael Williams joins us to talk about the story of Easter, the Church calendar, and how God forms us through participati…

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GGP SIdetracks 36: Oscars Debrief, Dune 2, Shogun, and More 1:24:25

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We find ourselves on the other side of yet another Oscars. Find out the girls reactions to who got what. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:25 Intro 0:01:04 Hellos 0:01:18 Oscar Debrief 0:22:06 Movie News 0:25:44 Dune 2 0:31:33 Live Action ATLA [Netflix] 0:43:43 Shogun [FX] 0:47:41 Silence [Paramount+] 0:55:22 Poor Things and Ame…

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S4 30. Read for the Love of God With Jessica Hooten Wilson 50:05

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Stories have a profound way of shaping us. They form our attention, affections, and our character, for better or worse. That’s why reading what’s good, true, and beautiful matters—and this takes practice. Jessica Hooten Wilson returns to the podcast to help us embrace the practice of reading as a means of spiritual formation. Doubts and hard questi…

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GGP Episode 141: Rated B for Birdsplosions, Bad Acting, and Bikini Make-Outs AKA BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR 1:00:54

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The Birdemic is here! And Brit could not be less than thrilled. Editor N.R.Moody takes over as he tries to break the average rating of 7. Could this be the movie to get a 0.5 Rating? Find out! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:01:06 Hellos 0:01:45 Prior Interactions 0:03:43 The Birdemic Doesn't Happen Till When?! 0:04:20 Director 0:06:…

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S4 29: Flourishing Through Devotional Rhythms With Pamela Patnode 49:13

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Not many of us associate discipline, commitment, and obedience with joy and freedom—but today’s guest, Pamela Patnode, knows that these things lead to flourishing and joy in the Christian life. When we live according to God’s design by loving Him and others, we experience true life. Listen in and let Pamela's testimony encourage you to cultivate a …

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GGP Sidetracks 35: The 2024 Oscars Special 1:27:42

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It's that tiiiiiiiiiiiiiime again! Time for us to go over this year's Oscar nominees and let you know who we think deserves the golden statue and who will probably get it. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:27 Intro 0:01:07 Hellos 0:01:22 Screen Actor's Guild Awards 0:04:58 Oscar Talk 0:05:07 Best Supporting Actor 0:10:31 About O…

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S4 28: Don’t Settle for a Small Worldview With Michael Craven 41:20

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Christians have the privilege of participating with God as He makes all things new. But many believers have unwittingly settled for a small worldview and a privatized faith that has little effect on the culture around them. That’s why the Colson Center is committed to helping Christians develop a Christian worldview that shapes all of life—not just…

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GGP Episode 140: Rated R for Rose` Drinkers, Redneck Creepers, and Reunion Ruiners AKA THE BLACKENING 1:09:50

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This week Brit and Katie discuss the horror comedy THE BLACKENING. A mix between GET OUT and SCARY MOVIE, the film follows a group of friends whose Juneteenth weekend is ruined by a killer who makes them play an unusual game of survival. Next time we're watching our first Miserable Moody Movie as picked by our editor and it's the 2010 so bad it's g…

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S4 27: Glorifying Christ in the Spotlight With Korie Robertson 45:48

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Korie Robertson is a wife, mom, grandma, and business owner—but listeners may know her best from the popular reality show Duck Dynasty. From getting married at 18 to saying “yes” to a reality show to starting a media production company, Korie’s pursuits have been marked by a desire to love Jesus, love people, and make Christ known. She joins us thi…

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GGP Sidetracks 34: More Oscar 2024 Nominees Including PAST LIVES, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, and MAESTRO 1:25:41

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This week we continue to countdown some of the upcoming Oscar nominees including the long anticipated PAST LIVES. Next week we'll be covering THE BLACKENING. Stay spoopy ya'll! Timestamps 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:01:06 Hellos 0:01:16 Catching Up 0:03:33 The Zone of Interest 0:19:09 Maestro [Netflix] 0:43:07 Past Lives [Paramount+] 1:03:51…

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S4 26: From Kansas to Africa: Following God’s Lead With Becky Spencer 44:06

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When most of their children were grown and out of the house, God called Becky Spencer and her husband to care for children in need in Africa—over 9,000 miles away from their home in Kansas. Becky joins Sarah to share her testimony of following God’s lead and being met by His faithfulness every step of the way. Her testimony of choosing to love befo…

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GGP Episode 139: Rated S for Sandwiches, Snowstorms, and Seeing the Signs AKA WEREWOLVES WITHIN 43:40

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This week we cover the video game inspired horror comedy WEREWOLVES WITHIN. The quirky cast includes recent Emmy winner Sam Richardson, familiar face Milana Vayntrub, and WWDITS's Harvey Guillén who play citizens of a small Vermont town terrorized by a snarling beast during a snowstorm. Next time we'll be covering the recently released horror-comed…

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S4 25: Lies About Sex and Relationships that Christians Believe With Juli Slattery 30:31

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Dr. Juli Slattery returns to the podcast to debunk the unhealthy assumptions about marriage, sex, and relationships that many Christians have adopted from modern, secular culture. Rather than embracing these cultural views, we can humbly embrace what God has to say about things like sex, marriage, singleness, and the Church community. As we embrace…

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GGP Sidetracks 33: Killers of the Flower Moon, Anatomy of a Fall, Rustin, Etc. 1:11:41

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This week we check off a few more 2024 Oscar nominees both streaming and in theatres. Next week we'll be watching WEREWOLVES WITHIN. Stay spoopy y'all! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Disclaimer 0:00:26 Intro 0:01:06 Hellos 0:01:33 Happy Groundhog/Valentine's Days 0:03:02 Oscar Watch Update 0:03:29 The Boy And The Herron [Best Animated Nominee] 0:13:01 Anatomy…

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S4 24: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City With Katy Faust 57:15

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Parents, our kids are being shaped and influenced every day. If we aren’t shaping them, the world is. Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, returns to the podcast to explain how we can teach our children in age-appropriate ways to recognize truth, beauty, and goodness, and to lovingly push against the damaging worldviews assumed by s…

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GGP Episode 138: Rated R for Rabid Radio Frequencies AKA PONTYPOOL 54:16

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Gather round and listen up because this week we're covering the chilling indie horror PONTYPOOL. Adapted by Tony Burgess from his 1995 novel, the film follows a radio morning show host and his crew on a snowy Valentine's Day as they are inundated with strange reports of strange herds of people attacking each other while muttering strange words. Nex…

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S4 23: Speaking the Truth About Sexuality With Carrie Abbott 38:18

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With the rise of the transgender movement and the damage it’s doing to young people on a huge scale, the Church has a vital role to play in speaking the truth and loving the victims of this cultural confusion. Carrie Abbott, founder and president of the Legacy Institute, has faithfully followed the Lord’s leading to educate Christians on God’s desi…

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