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Episode 17: Luke 15 (Part 3): Why Did Jesus Tell a Trilogy?
🎬 Luke 15 (Part 3): Why Did Jesus Tell a Trilogy? Why three parables? Why one chapter? Why end with a celebration… and someone outside the party? This week on Cinematic Scripture, we explore Jesus’ storytelling arc in...
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Episode 16: Ghostbusters (1984): What Does It Mean to Stand for Truth When the World Laughs?
"When there’s something strange… in your neighborhood…” Ghostbusters (1984) may be packed with slime, sarcasm, and ’80s flair—but beneath the laughs lies a quiet call to conviction. In this episode of Cinematic...
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Episode 15: The Listening Crowd: Who Was This Story Really For? — Luke 15 (Part 2)
Luke 15 (Part 2): The Crowd Behind the Parable Before there was a Prodigal, there was a group of grumblers. In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we zoom out from the younger son and listen in on the people standing...
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Episode 14: Raiders of the Lost Ark: When the Sacred Refuses to Be Possessed
What Happens When We Try to Possess That Which Is Meant to Be Revered? – Raiders of the Lost Ark In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we dive into the world of Raiders of the Lost Ark and explore what happens when...
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Episode 13: The Prodigal Son: What Does Lostness Really Look Like? — Luke 15 (Part 1)
What if lostness isn’t about how far you’ve gone—but how disconnected your heart has become? In this week’s Cinematic Scripture, we begin a four-part journey through Luke 15—the parable trilogy Jesus told to reframe...
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Episode 12: The Gospel Costs Everything—What Casablanca Exposes About Real Love
Is Casablanca just a love story? Or does it hold deeper truths about faith, sacrifice, and redemption? In this episode, we take a biblical approach to film—diving into the setting, characters, and themes that make...
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Episode 11: Hollywood on Biblical Themes: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up
Hollywood has offered many portrayals of Jesus—but do these films present Him accurately? In this live webinar of Cinematic Scripture, I’m joined by Pastor Troy Lusk as we dive into six films that depict Jesus,...
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Episode 10: How to Share the Gospel Using the Power of Storytelling
What if sharing the Gospel was as simple as telling a story? In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore how the same five-step structure found in films, books, and TV can be used to share the Gospel in a...
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Episode 9: The 5-Part Formula Behind Every Great Story—From Blockbusters to Scripture
Every great story—whether in film, TV, or even the Bible—follows a universal structure built around five essential steps. Once you recognize them, you’ll see storytelling in an entirely new way. In this episode of...
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Episode 8: The Story Begins: 7 Themes from Genesis That Shape the Bible
Genesis 1-3 introduces us to seven foundational themes that shape the Bible’s unified story, revealing God’s character, His plan for humanity, and His redemptive work. In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we...
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Episode 7: The Fall and Promise of Genesis 3
In this episode, we delve into Genesis 3—a pivotal chapter that introduces the disruption to God’s perfect creation and sets the stage for His ultimate redemptive plan. By exploring Genesis 3 through the lens of...
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Episode 6: Hope and Despair in Return of the King
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into The Return of the King through a biblical lens, exploring the timeless struggle between hope and despair. Drawing parallels to Scripture, we uncover how even the...
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