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June 9, 2021

Faithspotting "A Quiet Place Pt 2"

Following up on their discussion of, the 2018 film A Quiet Place, Kenny and Mike discuss the film and spot faithin John Krasinski's sequal, A Quiet Place Pt. 2. Faith Issues Spotted: As in the original, A Quiet Place Pt.2 …

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May 27, 2021

Faithspotting "A Quiet Place"

Kenny and Mike discuss the film and spot faith reflected in the 2018 blockbuster A Quiet Place. Faith Elements Spotted: Place of Sacrificial Love. Complexity of Guilt and Recovery: Civic Guilt, Law Based-Objective Existential /Religious Guilt,...

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May 20, 2021

Faithspotting "Echo in the Canyon Pt. 2"

Kenny and Mike welcome special guest Rev. Eric Folkerth as they continue their discussion of the Netflix documentary Echo in the Canyon. In this second episode they spot and discuss the faith elements echoed in the film. Faith Echoes Faith...

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May 13, 2021

Faithspotting "Echo in the Canyon Pt. 1"

Mike and Kenny are joined by Rev Eric Folkerth who is a United Methodist pastor and a singer /songwriter to discuss the film and faith spotted in the Netflix documentary Echo in the Canyon. The film documents the rise of …

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May 5, 2021

Faithspotting "Crip Camp"

The Camp That Launched a Cause. Kenny and Mike discuss the Academy Award Nominated documentary about a special needs camp that was the genesis of a civil rights movement.

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April 29, 2021

Faithspotting The Academy Awards and My Octopus Teacher

Kenny and Mike discuss the Academy Awards, winners, runners-up, and the show. Afterward they discuss the film and spot the faith elements in the Oscar winning feature length documentary film, My Octopus Teacher. Time Index: Oscar Recap ...

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April 22, 2021

Faithspotting Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees

Mike and Kenny are joined by guest Dr. Ryan Parker in a discussion of The Academy Award nominees for Best Picture and the faith elements spotted in films. Ryan is a theologian with an Masters of Divinity degree as well …

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April 14, 2021

Faithspotting: Academy Award Nominated Directors

In the 3rd of the 4 part series leading up to the 2021 Academy Awards (April 25th) Kenny and Mike offer their thoughts on the nominees, including their favorites, predictions, possible swaps. In addition, they discuss faith elements spotted in …

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April 8, 2021

Faithspotting 2021 Academy Awards: Best Actor/Actress Nominees

Kenny and Mike discuss the best acting nominees for the 2021 Academy Awards. The discussion includes their favorites, predictions, and changes to nominees they would have made. The episode also includes with a discussion of faith elements...

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April 2, 2021

Faithspotting 2021 Academy Awards: Supporting Actor/Actress Nominees

In the first of a 4 part series leading up to the Academy Awards, Mike and Kenny discuss the Actresses and Actors nominated for best supporting performances. For additional faith notes for most of the nominated films see the episode …

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March 26, 2021

Faithspotting "Mank"

2021 Academy Awards Series Kenny and Mike discuss the film Mank and spot faith elements in the David Fincher, Academy Award nominated film starring Gary Oldman as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. The film examines Mank's writing the screenplay of...

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March 19, 2021

Faithspotting "One Night in Miami"

Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements in the film One Night in Miami, directed by Regina King. Written by Kemp Powers and based on his play, the film stars Eli Goree, Kinglsey Ben-Adir, Aldis Hodge, and Leslie Odom …

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March 12, 2021

Faithspotting "Judas and The Black Messiah"

Mike and Kenny discuss the film and spot the faith elements in Shaka King's "Judas and The Black Messiah." Faith Issues Spotted: The Judas betrayal of Jesus Narrative- presented in each of the Gospels. Though William O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) did...

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March 6, 2021

Faithspotting "Promising Young Woman" and "Nomadland"

Kenny and Mike discuss the faith elements and other aspects of the films Promising Young Woman and Nomadland. Carey Mulligan stars in the Emerald directed Promising Young Woman and Frances McDormand stars in the Chloe Zhao directed Nomadland. While...

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Feb. 26, 2021

Faithspotting Chicago 7 and Mangrove

Kenny and Mike discuss the films and faith issues spotted in two court dramas, The Chicago 7 set in 1969 Chicago and Mangrove set in early 1970's London. Both films depict protest movements, violent response and trials where the justice …

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Feb. 14, 2021

Faithspotting "The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song"

Kenny and Mike discuss the upcoming PBS Series, The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song with series director and producer Stacey Holman. The Black Church premieres February 16 and 17 at 9pm ET on PBS. Hosted …

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Dec. 24, 2020

Faithspotting "Soul" Quarantine Edition

Due to Covid protocols, Kenny joins Mike by phone for a virtual recording of Faithspotting as they share their thoughts about, and spot faith elements in the newest Pixar film Soul. We apologize for the less than optimum sound quality. …

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Dec. 15, 2020

Faithspotting Favorite Christmas Films

Mike and Kenny share and discuss their top 5 Christmas films. Faith is about story and in addition to specific faith elements spotted they share the stories behind these films that make them truly favorite Christmas films. Faith Elements...

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Dec. 10, 2020

Faithspotting "The Crown" Part 2

Faithspotting hosts Mike and Kenny continue looking at the faith elements in the NETFLIX series, The Crown. In this episode, Faithspotting examines the faith elements spotted in "Bubbikins," the fourth episode of season three and "The Hereditary...

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Dec. 3, 2020

Faithspotting "Hillbilly Elegy"

Kenny and Mike discuss the NETFLIX film Hillbilly Elegy and examine faith elements spotted in the latest film from Director Ron Howard. Set in Middletown Ohio in 2011, with flashbacks to 1997, Hillbilly Elegy is based on the bestselling memoir …

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Nov. 26, 2020

Faithspotting "The Crown"

Kenny and Mike discuss the faith elements spotted in 2 episodes from the NETFLIX series The Crown, "Vergangenheit" from season 2 and "Aberfan" from season 3. Vergangenheit was the 6th episode in the show's second season. The subjects depicted...

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Nov. 13, 2020

Faithspotting "The Social Dilemma"

Mike and Kenny discuss the film and faith issues in the important Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. The film is a documentary addressing the addictive and destructive elements of social media. Former early executives of social media platforms...

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Oct. 30, 2020

Faithspotting "Joker"

Kenny and Mike discuss the film and faith elements found in Joaquin Phoenix's Academy Award winning performance in Todd Phillips's film Joker. Spoiler Alert! As with all Faithspotting episodes, we hope the...

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Oct. 26, 2020

Favorite Halloween Films

Join Kenny and Mike for this Halloween Special as they share their top 5 films for Halloween, and share their memories, stories, and connections to these films. What are your favorites and Why? Come for the films; stay for the …

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