Putting the art back into theology by finding God in the movies. Join Vincent Nel as he delves into the mysteries that movies reveal about ourselves and God. Featuring guests, deep dives and thoughtful discussions, each episode will center around a theme and explore movies from an artistic and theological perspective.
Golden: Demons, Darkness & Deliverance — A Deep Dive into K-Pop Demon Hunters
Unpack the global phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters: catchy hooks, real idols, and why hiding keeps us bound. We'll break down the movie's central themes - like shame, desire, and stardom - and explore what Scripture (esp. Mark 5) teaches about demons, spiritual warfare, confession, community, and the kind of deliverance that leads to real freedom in Christ.
17 Feb 2025
Trade Talk: Craig Dehut (Appian Media)
Welcome to our first ever Trade Talk where we discuss the ins and outs and behind-the-scenes workings of the film & media industry.
Today's guest is Craig Dehut, co-founder and COO of Appian Media - a multimedia non-profit production company that creates biblically accurate, visually engaging content that is free to access, and has been viewed over 10 million times in over 160 countries.
To see more of what Appian Media provides, check them out at https://www.appianmedia.org (https://www.appianmedia.org/)
1 Oct 2024
The Cure For Loneliness?
We're all lonely. We can't escape it. That sting of isolation, that ache of not being known.
How do we find connection in an increasingly disconnected world? How do we seek out others in order to bring the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves into the open where the truth can be found - that we're not alone, not ever.
Movies explored in this episode:
Her
Lars and the Real Girl
15 Apr 2024
The Wonder of it All (with Marcus Smith)
What does it mean to wonder, to live in awe? How can we access and practice a sense of wonder in our lives? What role do movies play in all of this?
Special guest Marcus Smith (host of BYU's Constant Wonder podcast) joins Vincent in a thoughtful discussion about living with wonder.
Movies discussed in this episode:
A River Runs Through It
Babette's Feast
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
The Tree Of Life
Books referenced in this episode:
In The Disquiet by Vincent Nel
Say Yes by Scott Erickson
The Idea Of The Holy by Rudolf Otto
14 Feb 2024
The Art of the Bromance
Why is it that many men struggle to express their feelings or forge intimate friendships with other men? What will it take to break free from societal norms and embrace the beauty of platonic love and friendship?
Let's unravel the layers of the male psyche and discover the true art of the bromance.
Films explored in this episode:
Close
I Love You, Man
30 Sept 2023
The F Word: Feminism (with Kiel Murray)
Screenwriter and Story Developer Kiel Murray has a conversation in which we talk about her career, her faith, and her experience writing strong female characters over the last 30 years for various animation studios like Pixar, Disney, and Skydance.
Movies discussed:
Brave
Cars
Cars 3
Raya and the Last Dragon
Luck
Other topics discussed:
The Creative Process
Feminism and female representation
The Confidence Gap
The Bechdel Test
16 Jun 2023
Oh Great, Depression!
An exploration into depression (the emotional kind, not the financial kind). How is depression represented in modern cinema, how do we reconcile our personal experiences with these portrayals, and how do we make it through despite them?
Movies explored in this episode:
Aftersun
The Hours
It's Kind Of A Funny Story
23 Jan 2023
Spice Up Your Life (with Matt Cannon)
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want: two guys with accents discussing the merits of Spice World: The Movie. And a zigazig ah.
Article referenced in this episode: https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/spice-world-20-years-later-is-weirdly-relevant.html
9 Oct 2022
Grief, Observed
"What is grief if not love persevering?" - WandaVision
An exploration into the nature of grief, how it is represented in film, and the devastating effects of it on our personal lives.
Movies explored in this episode:
Manchester By The Sea
Ordinary People
30 Jul 2022
Deep Dive: Everything Everywhere All At Once
"There is always something to love, even in a stupid stupid universe where we have hot dogs for fingers."
A deep dive into the film "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
9 Jun 2022
The Gospel According to Andrew Garfield
Somewhere between suffering and prosperity we find the truth about our lives with God.
Let's explore two polar opposite films starring Andrew Garfield to better understand this idea:
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Silence
5 Feb 2022
An Ordinary Legacy
What do we leave behind when we die? How do we measure a meaningful life? Are we living “our best lives” - or is there something more to be found, in the midst of the ordinary?
Movies discussed in this episode:
It's A Wonderful Life
Synecdoche, New York
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Additional resources: https://ronrolheiser.com
1 Oct 2021
Deep Dive: Dear Evan Hansen
What does it mean to hope? When the dark comes crashing through, when you need a friend to carry you, and when you're broken on the ground, where will hope be found?
A deep dive into the movie "Dear Evan Hansen."
Thank you to CornerstoneSF for help in producing this podcast. www.cornerstonesf.org
20 Aug 2021
Death of the Rom Com (Reflections on Singleness and Marriage)
Single? Married? Broken-hearted? The quest for love is something that plagues and intrigues us all, even if you’re not a fan of romantic comedies.
Movies explored in this episode:
My Best Friend's Wedding
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
When Harry Met Sally
28 May 2021
The Way of the Father
The masculine within is called forth from the masculine without. Only the love of a father can open the door. But what do we do when we don't have the love of a father to show the way?
Movies explored this episode:
A Perfect World
Animal Kingdom
Billy Elliot
Boy A
15 Apr 2021
Faith & Doubt: A Sci-Fi Odyssey
Are you the kind of person that sees signs, sees miracles? Or do you believe there are no coincidences? Join me as I share my story of faith and the doubts I encountered while watching my favorite science fiction movies.
Movies explored in this episode:
Arrival
Contact
Deep Impact
Interstellar
Signs
5 Mar 2021
Setting the Stage
At the intersection of art and faith, God is speaking to us. Yet there is a divide between our experiences in these two worlds. Can we bridge the gap?
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