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Kenny and Mike discuss their favorite television programs that are up for Emmy Awards. While there is some discussion of the awards the sheer number of categories and programs makes it much more challenging to cover than the Academy Awards. That...
Kenny and Mike discuss their favorite television programs that are up for Emmy Awards. While there is some discussion of the awards the sheer number of categories and programs makes it much more challenging to cover than the Academy Awards. That said, there are many very well done programs on TV that deserve attention.
Kenny and Mike discuss and faithspot, Ted Lasso and The Queen's Gambit and discuss other series such as Corbra Kai, This is Us, Mare of Eastown.
Faith Spotted:
Ted Lasso, reflects the teaching and life example of Jesus regarding the transformative power of loving neighbors and indeed all people. As Jesus teaches His followers that they are to treat others as they themselves wish to be treated, coach Ted Lasso shows that doing so can influence and change the way other people live and treat others. This teaching is also reflected in Paul's teaching that believers are to be agents of transformation rather than conform to the ways of the word. Romans 12. Also, Israel was to be a model to the other nations what it was to live righteously.
Those who are disciples and in Christ are a new creation. Though relegated at times in life, (like teams in the Premiere League,) there is always the hope and promise of Christ to be restored and receive new life. 2 Corinthians 5.
One must move on from the former life that has died in order to receive the new life that is promised. Such is the power when ones "believe." Not menitioned in the podcast is the presentation in Ted Lasso of what it is to be a self differentiated person. Family systems approaches to families and congregations would appreciate this presentation. Ted has and lives a peace that passes understanding given all the pressure he faces and antipathy he receives.
The Queen's Gambit
The need in life for security, especially in the midst of challenging times and situations. For Beth that security and predictability was found on the chess board where there were only 64 spaces and pieces have regimented ways of moving. People of faith need stability in life, especially in the midst of challenges. The only true source of stability and security is God. When all that seems powerful in the world fails or is revealed to be something or someone other than presented, God's love is unconditional and everlasting.
The eternal reality of God is presented most specifically in the creation narrative of Genesis 1 as well as in the prologue to the Gospel of John 1:1-18. In John 14 Jesus teaches that His followers will not be orphaned, as Beth experienced in her early life, nor will they be alone, forgotten, or unwanted.
Mike and Kenny discuss the wonderful film and spot faith elements reflected in Titus Kaphar's feature length directorial and screenwriting debut. Included is great conversation with Titus Kaphar.
Kenny and Mike discuss Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Tim Burton's sequel to his 1988 classic horror conference Beetlejuice. Michael Keaton returns as Betelgeuse, the bio-exorcist along with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara who reprise their roles as Lydia...
Kenny and Mike review and spot faith elements presented in the powerful A24 film Sing Sing, The film is based on the true story of John Divine G Whitfield (Colman Domingo) who was falsely convicted and spent 25 years in …
Hosts Mike and Kenny celebrate 7 seasons, 4 years and 100 episodes of talking film and spotting faith on the Faithspotting podcast. Listen as they discuss and reflect on their favorite moments, episodes, and play some of their favorite...
Kenny and Mike begin the seventh season of Faithspotting by discussing and spotting faith reflected in the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2. Considering how much Mike and Kenny enjoyed and thought the message of Inside Out, that all emotions …
One of our favorite episodes, Kenny and Mike are joined by our good friend and regular Faithspotting contributor Dr. Ryan Parker for the annual Oscars preview episode. whe
Mike and Kenny discuss and spot faith reflected in the biopic film about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin.
Hosts Mike and Kenny review and spot faith elements reflected in the Academy Award nominated film by Celine Song.
Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith issues reflected in the Academy Award Best Picture nominated and Palme d' Or winning film by writer/director Justine Triet. Anatomy of a Fall is a French legal drama surrounding the suspicious death of...
Hosts Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith reflected in Alxander Payne's and Paul Giamatti's latest collaboration (Sideways). Set in a northeastern boarding school in 1970, the film portrays a dishovled and grumpy classics teacher Paul Hunham...
Mike and Kenny discuss MAESTRO and faith reflected in the Bradley Cooper directed film about the life and career of composer / conductor Leonard Bernstein and his marriage to Felicia Montealegre. Cooper also co-wrote the screenplay and co-stars with...
Kenny and Mike interview director Sean Durkin and review his latest film The Iron Claw. The film chronicles lives, careers and tragedies of professional wrestling's Von Erich family.
Faithspotting hosts Kenny and Mike review and spot faith reflected in Martin Scorsese's latest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon." The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, and tells the true story of the "reign of...
Mike and Kenny discuss and spot faith reflected in Chrisopher Nolan's latest film, a biography of physist and "father of the atomic bomb" J. Robert Oppenheimer. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Morton Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Matt Damon,...
In the first of two episodes, writer/director Owen Kline joined Kenny and Mike for an extended Zoom interview discussing his new A24 film Funny Pages as well as faith as reflected in film, story, comics and video store experiences. Owen …
