Episodes

July 22, 2022

Faithspotting "Elvis"

Kenny and Mike discuss Elvis and spot faith elements and concepts reflected in the Baz Luhrmann biopic staring Ausin Butler as Elivs Presley and Tom Hanks as Col. Tom Parker. Faith Spotted:  The presentation and nature of temptation. Tom Parker...

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July 15, 2022

Faithspotting "Don't Make Me Go

Kenny and Mike discuss Don't Make Me Go and the faith issues spotted in Amazon Studios film starring John Cho, Mia Isaac and directed by Hannah Marks. Faith Issues: Enjoy and rejoice every day as each day is a gift from God.    Psalm...

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May 10, 2022

Faithspotting "Calvary"

Christ Figure Series 3rd of 3

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April 29, 2022

Faithspotting "Little Miss Sunshine"

Kenny and Mike continue a series looking at Christ Figures in Film with the 2006 Film Little Miss Sunshine. The film won 2 Oscars, Alan Arkin for supporting actor and Michael Arndt for Screenplay. Ten-year-old Abigail Breslin also received a...

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April 19, 2022

Faithspotting "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"

In the first of three episodes looking at Christ Figures in film, Kenny and Mike look at the multiple Academy Award winning film based on Ken Kesey's 1962 novel.  One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was the second film (It Happened One Night 1934)...

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April 7, 2022

Faithspotting Oscar Slap and Response and "The Batman"

Mike and Kenny discuss the 94th Academy Award telecast, Will Smith's slapping Chris Rock, and the subsequent responses and reactions. Also discussed was the impact on the program and award winners and films. In the second half of the episode Kenny and...

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March 24, 2022

Faithspotting the 2022 Academy Awards

Predictions and Preferences

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March 18, 2022

Faithspotting "Belfast"

"Everlasting Love"

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March 7, 2022

Faithspotting "Being the Ricardos"

Kenny and Mike discuss, and spot faith issues reflected in Academy Award nominated film about the lives of Lucille Ball and Ricky Ricardo.  Faith Reflected: The temptation of coveting power, influence, and attention to bear false witness and...

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Feb. 18, 2022

Faithspotting "Nightmare Alley"

Confusing you is the nature of my game "Sympathy for the Devil"

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Feb. 5, 2022

Faithspotting "The Tragedy of Macbeth"

Kenny and Mike discuss the Tragedy of Macbeth and spot faith elements reflected in the Joel Coen film starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Faith Elements: God's warning against coveting power, influence, wealth etc. vs. contentment in...

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Jan. 30, 2022

Faithspotting "Passing"

Mike and Kenny discuss writer/director Rebecca Hall's Passing and spot faith issues in the film starring Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson. Faith Reflections Spotted: Identity of all people as Children of God, as expressed in the creation accounts of...

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Jan. 22, 2022

Faithspotting "The Power of the Dog"

Mike and Kenny discuss the The Power of the Dog and spot faith issues reflected in Academy Award winning director Jane Campion's latest film. Faith Issues Spotted: Living in and holding on to one's "glory days" and idolizing people, places and things...

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Jan. 1, 2022

Faithspotting "Get Back" Pt. 2

"The Seeds of Everything"

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Dec. 21, 2021

Faithspotting "Get Back"

"The Dead-Sea Scrolls of Rock and Roll"

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Dec. 9, 2021

Faithspotting "King Richard"

Mike and Kenny discuss King Richard and faith issues spotted in the Will Smith film about Richard Williams, the father of tennis champions Venus and Serina Williams.  Faith Notes: The purpose, power, and possibilities of community, rather than...

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Dec. 2, 2021

Faithspotting "tick, tick.... Boom"

Hosts Kenny Dickson and Mike Hatch discuss the Netflix production and faith elements spotted in Lin-Manuel Miranda's film version of the Jonathon Larson musical tick, tick...Boom. Co-stars include Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa Hudgens, Robin de Jesus,...

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Nov. 19, 2021

Faithspotting "The Harder They Fall"

Kenny and Mike offer their thoughts on the power-packed new western, The Harder They Fall as well as spot and discuss the faith elements reflected in the Netflix film. Faith Reflected: The cost revenge exacts in body, mind, and spirit. Also, given...

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Oct. 29, 2021

Faithspotting "Squid Game"

Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements presented in the ultra-popular Netflix series Squid Game. Since teens and young adults account for a large percentage of the audience, Mike's kids, Maddie and Mitchell offer their thoughts on the most...

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Oct. 14, 2021

Faithspotting "Mass"

In addition to discussing the film and spotting faith elements in the film MASS, Kenny and Mike also had a meaningful zoom interview with writer, director Fran Kranz and one of the four co-stars, Ann Dowd. The audio is included in the episode. MASS...

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Oct. 8, 2021

Faithspotting "Dead Poets Society"

Following interviews with film directors Edson Oda, and Stephen Chbosky who both said that Dead Poets Society was one of the films that helped make them as individuals, Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith in the Academy Award winning film directed...

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Sept. 30, 2021

Faithspotting "Dear Evan Hansen"

In addition to reviewing and discussing faith issues spotted in the film, Dear Evan Hansen, Kenny and Mike interviewed director Stephen Chbosky. Included in the interview is a meaningful discussion regarding the faith and mental health issues...

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Sept. 17, 2021

Faithspotting The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Mike and Kenny discuss and spot faith reflections in biographical film about Tammy Faye Bakker, The Eyes of Tammy Faye. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield as Jim Bakker. Kenny and Mike interviewed director Michael Showalter the day the...

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