Best Macias Podcasts (2024)

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Alien: Romulus (2024) 1:19:00

9h ago1:19:00

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Reel Week | 133: On this week's episode, we give our mini review of the latest entry in the Alien series with Fede Alverez's grotesque legacy sequel, Alien: Romulus Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our summer series: Backlog Roulette! Next episode: Seconds | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Sho…

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Is Being Outraged a Service to the Kingdom of God? 45:57

7h ago45:57

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What’s the proper Christian response to today’s moral decline? For some—as if they’re surprised by what sinful man does—being outraged is more important than engaging in real Kingdom work. If we truly hate sin, we should apply our faith continually. Service to God is faith and action, not outrage.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) 41:51

9h ago41:51

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Marquee Week | 132: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we continue our Backlog Roulette series with a Lonely Island comedy that challenges Free Guy for our lowest rated movie on Large Popcorn, Popstar Never Stop: Never Stopping Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Seconds | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show St…

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What Is It Like When Men Study Scripture Together? (Chris Zimmerman) 36:45

21h ago36:45

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Great things can happen when like-minded men study God’s Word together to apply it to every area of life! Chalcedon’s weekly Men’s Roundtable—an online Bible study—is celebrating 10 years of doing just that, and co-host Chris Zimmerman takes time to share about this important work. Listen in.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) 1:00:18

6d ago1:00:18

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Reel Week | 131: On this week's episode, we give our mini review of the latest entry in the MCU and the comeback of Hugh Jackman in: Deadpool & Wolverine. Plus, Marvel discourse (again) Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our summer series: Backlog Roulette! Reel Round-Up Robert Downey Jr. cast as Dr. Do…

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How Should We Read the Bible? 53:44

18d ago53:44

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When it comes to reading Scripture, how we approach it is crucial to understanding what God requires us to know and believe. Do you take it for what it says, or do you read into it what you want it to say. Listen in.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Vanilla Sky (2001) 50:09

16d ago50:09

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Marquee Week | 130: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we continue our Backlog Roulette series with a Tom Cruise all-timer drama, Vanilla Sky. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Popstar Never Stop Never Stopping | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:02:03 - Topic of the Show 00:42:08 - Theme Ranking 0…

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Must Civil Laws Conform to Biblical Justice? 50:07

18d ago50:07

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Society’s decline will persist without institutions grounded in God’s justice. It’s time to seek His Kingdom by creating new, obedient structures that reflect His righteousness.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Twisters x Longlegs 52:13

23d ago52:13

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Reel Week | 129: On this week's episode, we give our mini reviews of newly released films: Lee Isaac Chung's legacy sequel, TWISTERS, and Osgood Perkins' LONGLEGS. Plus, Marvel discourse and movie theatre etiquette. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our summer series: Backlog Roulette! Reel Round-Up Th…

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How Do You Build a Covenantal Household? (Greg Treat) 1:12:25

24d ago1:12:25

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The family is God’s primary institution, and the victory we’re looking for requires the restoration of the family to the place for which God intended. Listen now to discover how this can happen.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Captain Phillips (2013) 1:05:28

1M ago1:05:28

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Marquee Week | 128: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we continue our Backlog Roulette series with another quintessential Tom Hanks drama, CAPTAIN PHILLIPS. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Vanilla Sky | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:04:10 - Topic of the Show 00:57:48 - Theme Ranking 00:58:52…

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Is There a Blueprint for Godly Living? (Don and Nancy Wilk) 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Having a way to apply God’s Word to every area of life and thought is fundamental to seeking first the Kingdom of God. Listen in to discover simple, effective ways to do just that!By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Top Films of 2024 (So Far) 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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Reel Week | 127: On this week's episode, we rank our top films of 2024 so far and go over movies we think will make our top 10. Reel Round-Up Elden Ring adaptation Denis Villeneuve's 2026 movie Next episode: Captain Phillips | Backlog Roulette Helpful Links Large Popcorn linktree Large Popcorn on Twitter: @ LargePopcornPod Dial-in to the show via S…

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What Do the First Four Commandments Have to Do with Sales? (Forsell Gappa) 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

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Since ancient times, items have been “sold in the marketplace,” but if faith is for all of life, how does a Christian salesperson apply God’s law to selling? Learn how God’s Word applies to one of the oldest occupations.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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The Crow (1994) 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Marquee Week | 126: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we continue our Backlog Roulette series with a true cult classic and goth thriller, THE CROW. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Captain Phillips | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:02:50 - Topic of the Show 00:48:10 - Theme Ranking 00:49:42 - N…

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Do We Choose God or Does God Choose Us? 52:01

1M ago52:01

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The doctrines that divide Christians are often those that are the most paradoxical, such as the doctrine of predestination. How can God be in control, yet we are responsible for our actions? Is salvation something we accept, or is it the result of God’s predetermined choice? Can predestination be a great source of encouragement? Listen in to learn …

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Why Does the Bible Require Two Witnesses to Convict? 47:10

2M ago47:10

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God’s law provides us with true justice, and society suffers catastrophic consequences when we fail to know or apply His standards. Whether trials, testimony, witnesses, or penalties, the Biblical blueprint is the only way to restore righteousness.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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CROSSFIRE! (w/ Palmer Wells) 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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Reel Week | 125: On this week's episode, Canadian director and special guest, Palmer Wells, returns to discuss his upcoming short film, CROSSFIRE! Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our summer series: Backlog Roulette! Reel Round-Up Megalopolis IMAX release Inside Out 2 leads this year's box office Next…

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Marquee Week | 124: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we continue our Backlog Roulette series with a psychedelic black comedy and criterion collection film, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: THE CROW | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:04:52 - Topic of the Show 00:3…

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Do We Believe in God or Do We Believe God? 42:56

2M ago42:56

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Even demons believe in God, so what does it mean for a Christian to truly believe? Biblical faith should lead to godly action, and we’re called to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. But what does that actually look like? Listen in as we explore this vital topic.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Box Office 2024 Predictions 54:52

2M ago54:52

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Reel Week | 123: On this week's episode, we predict the top 10 pictures at this year's box office -- plus, some stupidly early Oscar predictions. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we commence our new summer series: Backlog Roulette! Reel Round-Up Box Office Predictions Oscar's Predictions Next episode: Fear and Lo…

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What Is an Eschatology of Fire? (Martin Selbrede) 53:45

3M ago53:45

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Fire is a recurring theme in Scripture for purification and destruction, but was this only for Biblical history, or is God still using fire to purify, judge, and destroy? If so, how can we recognize God’s contemporary use of “fire?” This episode will expand your understanding of eschatology as an ongoing phenomenon.…

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A Touch of Zen (1971) 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

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Marquee Week | 122: Backlog Roulette On this week's show, we begin our Backlog Roulette series with a wuxia classic and criterion collection film from the master King Hu, A TOUCH OF ZEN. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:01:48 - Curren…

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Has the Church Got Worship Wrong? (Tom Wadsworth) 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

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What were the church meetings like for the first Christians? Why did they meet? What did they do? Is there something we’ve been missing that should return to? Dr. Tom Wadsworth discusses that with us in this enlightening episode.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Why Is the Christian Artisan Necessary? (Ryan Lauterio) 1:05:43

3M ago1:05:43

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What might a reconstruction of the arts look like? Ryan Lauterio, studio artist and CEO of The Maker Institute of Studio Art and Theology, shares their important work of developing “Gospel-gripped, theologically minded, adept culture makers who faithfully seek to glorify Christ in all things.”By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Furiosa x Cannes 1:02:24

3M ago1:02:24

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Reel Week | 121: On this week's special episode, we give our spoiler-free reviews of both Ryuske Hamaguchi's ecocritical film, Evil Does Not Exist, and George Miller's Mad Max prequel, Furiosa. Plus the major awards handed out at this year's Cannes film fest. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we commence our new s…

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Paprika (2006) 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Marquee Week | 120: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series with an animated masterpiece from Satoshi Kon, PAPRIKA Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: A Touch of Zen | Backlog Roulette Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:02:54 - Topic of the Show 00:44:03 - Theme Ranking 00:46:26 - Next Epi…

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Do We Want to Be Lied To? (Chris Burgard) 53:02

3M ago53:02

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Has the U.S. government been waging a war on the truth of what really happened on January 6, 2021? A new hard-hitting documentary, “The War on Truth,” seeks to answer that question, and the film’s producer, Chris Burgard, reveals how truth is fighting back.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Can You Fix Hollywood Budgets? 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

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Reel Week | 119: On this week's episode, we discuss Joseph Kosinki's F1 movie, set to be one of the most expensive films ever made. Plus, a new Lord of the Rings film and Kojima's review of George Millers' FURIOSA Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series. Mini Review The Fall Guy Love…

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Share Your Faith or Live Your Faith? 43:22

3M ago43:22

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Is it better to share or live our faith when communicating the Gospel? The Scriptures are filled with calls to live by faith, walk by faith, and grow in faith, but we talk more about sharing our faith. Let’s explore this question!By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 1:16:25

4M ago1:16:25

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Marquee Week | 118: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series with a fueled up and chromed out post-apocalyptic action thriller from George Miller in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Paprika | Sci-Fi Spring Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:04:00 - Topic of the Show 0…

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Can You Name the Seven Deadly Sins? (Jack Phelps) 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Christians once could name the “seven deadly sins” and how to avoid them, but today, that awareness and praxis are lost to much of the church. In his new book, “The Devil’s Diet,” Jack Phelps shows how these very sins are driving the decline in our culture.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Challengers (2024) | Mini Review 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Reel Week | 117: On this week's show we review Guadagnino's sexy tennis drama, Challengers. Plus, a box office update for 2024's biggest movies and the line-up of films coming to cinemas in May. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series. Recent Watches Shogun Minari Emma Mad Max Beyond…

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Is There Anything Controversial with Saying, “Christ is King?” 40:41

4M ago40:41

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Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. This is a fact, and Christians should not shy away from proclaiming it openly and often. How has it become controversial? This is the subject of this Out of the Question Podcast episode.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Melancholia (2011) 1:16:48

4M ago1:16:48

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Marquee Week | 116: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series with a depressive display of catastrophe in Lars von Trier's MELANCHOLIA. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Mad Max Fury Road | Sci-Fi Spring Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Show Start 00:01:07 - Civil War 00:17:07 - Topic of the Show 01:0…

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Is the Battle for Christian Education Over? (E. Ray Moore) 56:07

4M ago56:07

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For decades, Christians have fought the state for the liberty to give their children a distinctly Christian education. But is that battle over, or is the need even greater? Exodus Mandate founder Ray Moore, a veteran of Christian education advocacy, brings us up to date.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Civil War X Monkey Man 1:25:53

4M ago1:25:53

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Reel Week | 115: On this week's show we discuss the line-up for this year's Cannes festival and recap the biggest news from Cinemacon. Interstellar re-release baby! Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series. Recent Watches Late Night with the Devil Hamilton The Abyss Dragon Ball Z Reel…

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What Does It Mean to Present Ourselves as Living Sacrifices? 40:38

4M ago40:38

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Have we limited the meaning of Paul’s powerful words calling us to be living sacrifices? And what would such sacrificial living look like in daily life? Join us as we dive deep into this vital calling in the Christian life.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2016) 56:01

5M ago56:01

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Marquee Week | 114: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series by travelling toward a speculative future where apes roam the earth as the near-dominant species. Welcome to Matt Reeves' DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Melancholia | Sci-Fi Spring Timestamps: 00…

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What Does God Think of the Genius? 35:29

4M ago35:29

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Societies celebrate the genius and the hero, but they are destructive forces in history. God’s remedy is to raise up His people as prophets, priests, and kings who do the work of reconstruction and liquidate the idea of genius.By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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New Releases April 2024 53:55

5M ago53:55

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Reel Week | 113: On this week's show we recap the 96th Academy Awards and discuss Indiewire's 65 Best Sci-Fi movies of the 21st century. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series. Recent Watches Lord of the Rings Cobweb Kung Fu Panda A Chinese Odyssey Anyone But You Monster Reel Round-…

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What Is the Missing Ingredient of Christian Community? (Martin Selbrede) 49:25

5M ago49:25

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The Kingdom of God advances through Christian community and tithing, but the state moves to displace and replace all competitors of community, education, charity, and more. Here’s how we restore Christian community and godly rule.By Andrea G. Schwartz

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High Life (2018) 52:43

5M ago52:43

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Marquee Week | 112: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series by travelling toward a black hole in the furthest reaches of space with nothing but a pleasure box and a crew of death row inmates. This is Clair Denis' HIGH LIFE. Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week. Next episode: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes |…

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Are We Neglecting the Power of Storytelling? (Tom Ertl) 54:51

5M ago54:51

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Stories are powerful and practical tools to help us connect with our listeners by putting abstract principles into concrete form to enable people to remember and apply them. Are we utilizing the power of story in our churches?By Andrea G. Schwartz

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Oscars & Sci-Fi Movies 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

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Reel Week | 111: On this week's show we recap the 96th Academy Awards and discuss Indiewire's 65 Best Sci-Fi movies of the 21st century. Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we continue our Sci-Fi Spring series. Recent Watches Drive-Away Dolls Beau Travail Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Dune Reel Round-Up Oscar's Recap Indiewire's…

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Is It Godly to Be Disappointed? 44:54

5M ago44:54

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Ever felt the sting of disappointment or the weight of unmet expectations? Disappointment means “something appointed that didn’t take place,” but who appoints our paths, and what if the answer is transformative? The Biblical answer awaits!By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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Dune: Part Two (2024) 1:19:38

6M ago1:19:38

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Marquee Week | 110: SCI-FI SPRING On this week's show, we begin our new theme by travelling back to the desert planet of Arrakis with Denis Villeneuve's long awaited sci-fi sequel and technical marvel, Dune: Part Two Stay tuned for our Reel Week episode next week reviewing this year's Academy Awards. Next episode: High Life | Sci-Fi Spring Timestam…

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How Do You Hear the Voice of God? 47:07

6M ago47:07

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What is the Biblical idea of “God’s voice” and “hearing God?” The Bible has much to say, but are we limiting our understanding while others have gone too far with hearing God’s voice? What does it mean to hear from God?By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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The Large Popcorn Movie Awards 2024 1:27:27

6M ago1:27:27

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Reel Week | 109: Presenting -- The second annual LARGE POPCORN MOVIE AWARDS for 2024 Seven categories. Fifty Nominations. Who takes the coveted awards? Stay tuned for our Marquee topic of the show episode next week where we begin our Sci-Fi Spring series. Timestamps 00:00:00 - show start 00:05:17 - Fun Facts 00:18:45 - Behind the Scenes 00:28:51 - …

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What Is a Minimalist Christian Life? 44:04

5M ago44:04

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Jesus told His followers that the Holy Spirit would come upon them with power after His departure. Do we witness that power in evidence today, or have we settled for a minimal view of what that power entails?By Andrea G. Schwartz , Charles H. Roberts

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