Best Adam Hearlson Podcasts (2024)

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94- Dune 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

This week, Matt and Adam are joined by Casey Thompson to talk, spice, messiah's, and Denis Villeneuve's new adaptation of Dune. As the source of so many sci-fi and fantasy tropes, it is hard to talk about this movie independent of all that came after. So in the first segment, the conversation twists and turns around ideas of myth, influence, and id…

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93: The Goonies 1:07:56

3y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

After a long hiatus, Matt and Adam are back to talk movies, ministry, and the church. This week they welcome Christian Century editor Amy Frykholm to the show. Amy has just published the book Wild Woman: A Footnote, The Desert and My Quest for an Elusive Saint. Given that Amy went on a quest to write the book, what better movie to discuss than Rich…

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#92: Fast Five 57:15

3+ y ago57:15

57:15

On this last episode before summer break, Matt and Adam talk about their love for Fast Five, the dumbest and most brilliant of the Fast and Furious movies. Over the course of the show they talk about what it means to be a family, they also drink Coronas and toast to their family, then they plan a heist, and finally, by the end, they become family t…

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91- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1:02:34

3+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam revisit a classic, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Hoping to find gold in the old movie, the two were left with more questions than answers. What happens when something so influential is consumed by its inspirations? And how in the world do you make theological sense of this movie? If you'd l…

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#90: Oscars Pre-cap 1:27:34

3+ y ago1:27:34

1:27:34

This week is a little different. In anticipation of the 2021 Academy Awards, Matt and Adam watched the Best Pictures Nominees in order to discuss what these movies have to do with ministry, theology, and the world. So before the red carpet is laid out on Hollywood and Highland, come and join the conversation about this crazy year in movies.…

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89: Skyfall 59:32

3+ y ago59:32

59:32

As Easter Sunday approaches, Matt and Adam talk about violence, resurrection, and the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall. In the first segment, the two discuss the many iterations of Bond and whether the character and genre have any lasting significance. In the second segment, the conversation centers on James Bond and Resurrection Sunday. Does Bond hav…

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SMM - In and Of Itself 55:54

3+ y ago55:54

55:54

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam are joined by Tim Hughes to discuss, magic, identity, and Derek Delgaudio's In and Of Itself. in the first segment, the group discusses Delgaudio's popular stage show that is part magic, part performance art, and part group therapy. Diving deep into the show, the conversation searches out themes …

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88: Groundhog Day 1:05:04

3+ y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Ok, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's coooooold outside, and it's time to talk about growth, pain, and the classic film, Groundhog Day. This week, Adam and Matt are joined by frequent guest Steve Bragaw to discuss the theological and ministerial themes of Groundhog Day. In the first segment, the conversation centers…

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#86 - Lovers Rock 48:25

4y ago48:25

48:25

After a holiday break, Adam and Matt return to discuss parties, worship, and Steve McQueen's new film, Lover' Rock. In the first segment, Matt and Adam examine the films themes and how they relate to theology and ministry. The two spend a long time discussing "the scene" of the movie (if you have seen it, you know the one.) The two then discuss how…

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85 - Love Actually 1:10:30

4y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

On this week's show, Adam and Matt are joined by pastor Becca Messman to talk about the rise and fall of the movie, Love, Actually. Released in 2003, Love, Actually had a run as a feel-good Christmas movie before it began to evaporate into the ether. This episode sorts through the craziness of the movie and tries to find some redeeming qualities th…

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#84: Bill and Ted Face the Music 43:43

4y ago43:43

43:43

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam discuss the recent release, Bill and Ted Face the Music. Given the anxiety of the election, Matt and Adam needed to watch something stupid; hence Bill and Ted Face the Music. It is a stupid movie but in a way that hits the spot in these times. In the first segment, the conversation centers on the…

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83: Take Shelter 1:03:54

4y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

On this episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam discuss theology, ministry and Jeff Nichols' 2011 film, Take Shelter. In the first segment, the discussion ceneters around questions of the apocalypse, mental health, and caring for the vulnerable in ourt churches. In the second segment, Matt and Adam discuss the lectionary texts for October …

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82: Enola Holmes 55:42

4y ago55:42

55:42

82: Enola Holmes by Matt Gaventa & Adam HearlsonBy Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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Summer Pandemic Roundup 50:42

4y ago50:42

50:42

After a summer hiatus, Matt and Adam are back to talk about all the things they watched during their summer break. Breaking from the usual format, the discussion centers around the movies that kept them sane during the pandemic.By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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80: National Treasure 1:00:26

4+ y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with constitutional scholar, Steve Bragaw about the theological implications of stealing the Declaration of Independence. Really, this is what this podcast was made for. We watched a bonkers movie and then talked with a smart person about conspiracies, theology, scripture and herm…

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79: Apollo 13 1:00:27

4+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Ooooooh boy. Well this is a week late! A quarantine fog set in and delayed this podcast. Forgive us for our lateness. Today we rest in the confidence that grace abounds!That said, this is a great episode! We have Eric Barreto from Princeton Theological Seminary, talking smart about Apollo 13, the need for agility in this time, and the book of Acts.…

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78: Onward 50:22

4+ y ago50:22

50:22

As Holy Week begins, Matt and Adam talk hope, resurrection, and Pixar's newest movie, Onward. Considering everyone is sheltering in place, it is time to tuck in and watch a good old fashioned adventure movie. A movie about courage, magic, and partially resurrected dads! In the first segment, Adam and Matt talk about resurrection, magic, and Eastert…

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#76: Honeyland 59:50

4+ y ago59:50

59:50

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam are joined by pastor, beekeeper, and chaplain at the Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, Kathy Anderson to discuss the widely-acclaimed 2019 documentary, Honeyland. Set in rural Macedonia, Honeyland follows one of Europe's last wild beekeeper's as she tries to maintain her practice in an unforgiving …

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76: Shaun of the Dead 49:18

4+ y ago49:18

49:18

As we all hunker down, Adam and Matt revisit Edgar Wright's 2004 zombie rom-com, Shaun of the Dead. In the first segment, they discuss why Shaun of the Dead is still relevant for ministry in the age of coronavirus. In the second segment, they consider the lectionary for March 22nd and how it intersects with Shaun of the Dead. Finally, Matt talks ab…

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75: 9 to 5 1:03:49

4+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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75: Some Like it Hot 49:55

4+ y ago49:55

49:55

By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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74: 2020 Oscars Discussion 32:13

5y ago32:13

32:13

By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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73: The Two Popes 51:29

5y ago51:29

51:29

By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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72: Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker 55:16

5y ago55:16

55:16

By Matt Gaventa & Adam Hearlson

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71: It's a Wonderful Life 58:03

5y ago58:03

58:03

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk sacrifice, small town life, Christmas movies, and the Frank Capra classic, It's a Wonderful Life. In the first segment, Adam share his distaste before Matt provides an affectionate rebuttal. Then Adam softens and Matt gets critical. In the second segment, the discussion turns to the lectiona…

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70: The Irishman 54:01

5y ago54:01

54:01

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk aging, gangsters, repentance and Martin Scorcese's new film, The Irishman. In the first segment, Matt and Adam discuss their thoughts of the movie, it's three and half hour runtime, and its place within the genre. The discussion then turns to themes of repentence and the formation…

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69: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 54:07

5y ago54:07

54:07

On this week’s Sunday Morning Matinee, Adam and Matt are joined by Bromleigh McCleneghen to discuss the new Fred Rogers movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. In the first part of the show, the group discusses the peculiarity of Fred Rogers and the theological lessons he taught the world. The group also tries to understand the value of Fred Ro…

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68: Frozen 56:16

5y ago56:16

56:16

In anticipation of Frozen 2, Matt and Adam revisit Disney's 2013 mega-hit, Frozen. In the first segment, the conversation turns to questions of sacrifice, atonement, and true love. Additionally, the hosts can't escape talking about the staying power and meaning of the ubiquitous ear-worm of a song, "Let it Go." In the second segment of the show, Ma…

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67: Minding the Gap 49:24

5y ago49:24

49:24

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk about skateboarding, family, brokenness and Bing Lau's incredible film, Minding the Gap. In the first segment, Matt and Adam discuss the themes of the film and how they intersect with life, theology and ministry. Specifically, the conversation examines the way in which violence shapes, defor…

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66: Joker 51:28

5y ago51:28

51:28

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Adam and Matt reflect on the the many themes of the movie Joker and how they might inform our theologies and support our ministries. In the first segment, the conversation revolves around the all the ways Joker tries to be something other than a superhero movie, while also trying to be a superhero movie. In th…

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64: Booksmart 51:41

5y ago51:41

51:41

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam are joined by Villanova University professor, Christy Lang Hearlson to talk about adolescence, anger and Olivia Wilde's newest movie, Booksmart. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group talks about teen movies, the struggle with "being a relationship," and what maturity …

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#64: Terminator 2: Judgement Day 51:07

5y ago51:07

51:07

In the first episode of the season, Matt and Adam welcome Brennan Breed to talk about apocalypse, transhumanism, and Terminator 2 Judgement Day. In the first segment, the discussion centers around theological questions of apocalypse, human hubris, and the technocratic impulses of our world. In the second segment, the group discusses Terminator 2 in…

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LIVE: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 27:30

5y ago27:30

27:30

In anticipation of the new season of Sunday Morning Matinee here is a quick discussion of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade at the Alamo Draft House in Austin, TX.As guests of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX, Adam and Matt discuss holiness, the grail, and fathers in front of a live audience that has just watched the movie.…

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63: The Biggest Little Farm 53:25

5+ y ago53:25

53:25

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Nate Stucky, Director of the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary about farming, harmony, theology and the new film, The Biggest Little Farm. In 2011, Los Angeles couple John and Molly Chester decided to upend their cosmopolitan lifestyle and bought a piece of dried-ou…

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62: Avengers: Endgame 57:08

5+ y ago57:08

57:08

The end is nigh! On this week’s Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Eric Barreto about redemption, the apocalypse, and Avengers: Endgame. In case you have been living in a monastic hut, Avengers: Endgame was released on April 25th and made nearly 1.2 Billion dollars in a single weekend. The movie is a pop culture goliath. But is it any …

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61: Life of Brian 49:47

5+ y ago49:47

49:47

On this week’s episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam sit down with Matt Skinner, NT Testament Professor at Luther Seminary, to talk about Easter, Crucifixion and the greatest story ever told (sort of), Monty Python’s Life of Brian. In the first segment, the discussion centers around Monty Python’s absurd spin on the ancient world that he…

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#60: A League of Their Own 50:42

5+ y ago50:42

50:42

On opening day for the 2019 baseball season, Adam and Matt welcome Kathryn Reklis to the Sunday Morning Matinee to talk about Penny Marshall's 1992 film, A League of Their Own. In the first segment, the conversation explores the theological and social themes of A League of Their Own, noting the ways in which the motivation and desires of Dottie, th…

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59: Captain Marvel 49:17

5+ y ago49:17

49:17

New name, same nerds! Sunday Morning Matinee travels back to the nineties to talk memory, refugees, and Marvel’s newest superhero movie, Captain Marvel. In our first segment, Justification by Faith, we talk about the theological themes of Captain Marvel. Specifically, the conversation revolves around memory, assimilation, and the Marvel genre. In o…

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58: Oscars Round-up 35:40

5+ y ago35:40

35:40

As part of their yearly tradition, Matt and Adam reflect on the 2019 Academy Awards and the year in filmmaking. Besides discussing favorite moments, the guys discuss the merits of Green Book and the absence of Spike Lee within the history of the Academy Awards. Finally, in an effort to reach a broader audience (among other things) the name of the p…

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57: Love and Basketball 51:47

5+ y ago51:47

51:47

On the heels of NBA All-Star weekend and in anticipation of March Madness, this week Matt and Adam sit down with Aisha Brooks Lytle to talk about Love and Basketball. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group discusses what Love and Basketball has to do with life, ministry and the world. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, …

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56: Unbreakable 49:41

6y ago49:41

49:41

In anticipation of the newly released Glass, Adam and Matt are joined by Yale Divinity School professor Greg Mobley to discuss comics, stories, and M. Night Shyamalan’s first installment in his superhero trilogy, Unbreakable. In our first segment, the group discusses the theological themes of Unbreakable. Conversation centers around the formative p…

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55: Roma 52:38

6y ago52:38

52:38

This morning the Academy Award Nominees were released. Leading the way is Alfonso Cuaron’s masterpiece Roma. On this week’s Technicolor Jesus, Adam and Matt discuss water, work, and Roma. In our first segment, Adam and Matt discuss the theological themes of Roma. With potent images of water, fire, birth, and work, Roma is a deep subject for theolog…

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#54: Die Hard 52:11

6y ago52:11

52:11

On this special Christmas Eve edition of Technicolor Jesus, Adam and Matt talk with Jennifer Howe Peace about masculinity, the baby Jesus and Die Hard. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Jenny discuss what Die Hard has to do with life, ministry, theology and the world. Specifically, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? And what …

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53: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs 50:14

6y ago50:14

50:14

On this week’s episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam talk death, the wild west, advent, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. In our first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt and Adam discuss what Joel and Ethan Coen’s new film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has to do with life, ministry, theology and the world. Released on Netflix, The Ballad o…

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#52: Dr Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love the Bomb 49:15

6y ago49:15

49:15

On this week’s Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam talk about deterrence, peace, kingship and Stanley Kubrik’s 1964 masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. In the first segment, Matt and Adam talk about what Dr. Strangelove’s themes of violence, sex, and politics has to say about our theology, our ministry an…

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#51: Election 45:19

6y ago45:19

45:19

On the eve of the US midterm election, Adam and Matt talk with Duke Divinity School professor, Jerusha Matsen Neal about honesty, authenticity, destiny, and Alexander Payne's 1999 film, Election. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group discusses what Election has to do with life, ministry and the world. The conversation revolves aro…

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#50: Creed 49:48

6y ago49:48

49:48

Fifty! On this special fiftieth episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam welcome back UPenn University chaplain Chaz Howard to talk about Ryan Coogler’s 2015 film, Creed. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the discussion revolves around Philadelphia, race, and what it means to fight for something you believe in. In the second segment,…

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#49: Mary Poppins 42:46

6y ago42:46

42:46

On this episode Matt and Adam welcome back Pastor and writer Becca Messman to discuss the classic movie, Mary Poppins. In the first segment of the show, the group considers the value of play and laughter and the angelic person of Mary Poppins. In the second segment of the show, the group discusses the lectionary passages for October 14th, the 21st …

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#48: Midnight Special (LIVE at Mo Ranch) 51:46

6y ago51:46

51:46

On this week’s episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam are LIVE at Mo Ranch in the hill country of central Texas. After leading a retreat on the theological power of movies, Matt and Adam are joined by retreat guests to talk about Jeff Nichols’ 2016 sci-fi superhero movie, Midnight Special. In the first segment, Adam and Matt talk about how Mid…

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#47: Won't You Be My Neighbor? 51:39

6y ago51:39

51:39

Annnnnnnnnnd...We are back! After a summer vacation, Matt and Adam return for another season of Technicolor Jesus. This fall they will talk to old and new friends about movies, theology, ministry and our world. On the first episode of the season, Matt and Adam welcome back Old Testament Professor, Laurel Koepf-Taylor to discuss the new Fred Rogers …

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