In the 1986 film "Blues Brothers," Jake and Elwood find themselves in chaotic situations time and time again. From car chases to confrontations with the law, their faith in each other and their mission never wavers. No matter how dire the circumstances may seem, they always manage to keep their cool and handle the chaos with style and grace. Their unflappable faith in themselves and each other is what ultimately leads them to success, despite the odds stacked against them. In a world filled with uncertainty and unpredictability, Jake and Elwood serve as a reminder that having faith in oneself and staying true to one's beliefs can help navigate through any storm. So next time you find yourself facing chaos and uncertainty, remember the example set by the Blues Brothers - stay true to your beliefs, keep the faith, and you just might come out on top.

We delve into the concept of Close Encounters of the Third Kind as we follow our calling to rediscover mystery, wonder, and awe. Join us on a journey beyond the known as we explore the depths of the unknown and embrace the beauty of the unexplained. Let's open our minds to the possibilities that lie beyond our understanding and embrace the magic of the universe. Don't miss out on this transformative experience that will leave you inspired and in awe of the world around us

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we slow down to find the treasure within The Tree of Life. The father shows the way of nature, a path motivated by shame, fear, and scarcity. He longs for intimacy with his family, but doesn’t know how to find it. The mother reveals the way of grace, which appears foolish and naive, even weak. But by choosing forgiveness over fear, trust over scarcity, and submission over dominance, she shows the way to discover the glory and beauty we most want to find. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we explore different archetypes of spiritual gifts in Encanto. Mirabel represents those of us who feel invisible, less gifted, and left out. Louisa and Isabel reveal the constant pressure our gifts can create—the pressure to always show up, always be perfect, and always say yes. In Bruno, we see how our gifts can even screw things up, be seen as unhelpful and unwanted. It’s only when we learn to value the person over the performance that we can truly be a unified body of Christ. We don’t talk about Bruno…but we will as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we celebrate easter with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory. Creation starts with imagination, and when you are in a situation where there appears to be no hope, you have to see a better future. We explore how the chocolate factory serves as a metaphor for the kingdom of heaven, with Willy Wonka embodying the role of the divine creator. Come with me and you’ll see a world of pure imagination as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we enter the world of Zombieland. Columbus’ life was dominated by fear, which lead to rules leaving him alone and searching for family. Through forgiveness and breaking the rules for love, he found the family he had been looking for all along. Time to nut up or shut up, and join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we talk about Joe vs the Volcano. Joe is a man who was losing his soul. A man that life happens to. A man that, frankly, needs to get his balls back. This movie is about a man’s journey to become who he was meant to be. And like us, he can’t get to where he wants to be without going through hardship and struggle. May you live to be a thousand years old, sir, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we close out our Band of Brothers series with episode 10, Points. By now, you know that the only way forward is through walking shoulder to shoulder with other men. You have to consent to this process, volunteer to jump in their foxholes. These men went from Toccoa to England to France and finally to Germany because they went through the process of being called, and chosen, and finally faithful. And they became heroes along the way. Join me as we discover God’s truth in their story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we deal with the episode Why We Fight in our Band of Brothers series. We deal with the ongoing toll of battle and suffering. The temptation is to allow the struggle to cause us to fall away, hate each other, and for our love to grow cold. But when Jacob wrestled with God, he knew dawn was coming. And although he walked away with a limp, he also had a blessing and a new name. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue our Band of Brothers series with The Last Patrol. Webster was a Toccoa man, had gone through D-Day with Easy Company, but because he wasn’t at Bastogne, he was treated like an outsider. He had to enter into their suffering in order to reengage with them. Friendship is about jumping in someone else’s foxhole, not waiting for them to jump into yours. And the deep meaningful relationships that you have will take work. You will need to fight for the men around you. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we reach the Breaking Point in our Band of Brothers series. How do we handle the breaking points in our lives? Buck was taken out because he couldn’t handle his friends get wounded.. Lt Dike checked out, ran from the battle, and didn’t invest in the moments he was needed. 1SG Lipton, like a true shepherd, was present with the men in the foxhole, carefree with his heart as he cared for the hearts of his men. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

We are moving on to episode 6 of the Band of Brothers series, Bastogne. The men were under fire, spread thin, alone and isolated, and with no hope of resupply or reinforcements. They were in a place no one would choose to go. But they find that victory and the strength to hold the line is found in the power of their presence. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we discuss episode 5 from the Band of Brothers series, Crossroads. While the battle scenes are great and exciting, what happens when Winters gets promoted away from the men he’s been with for years? He finds himself stuck behind a desk in some lonely house, typing reports and completing inventories. But he endures the tedium and suffering with excellence and honor, and through that experience, becomes the leader Easy Company will need as they head off to Bastogne. Join me as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we move into episode four of the Band of Brothers series, Replacements. It can be tough being the new guy trying to find your role in a group of established veterans. You’re afraid you won’t measure up, afraid you don’t really belong. Thankfully, there are men like Sgt Randleman who, over time, can help you develop the quiet strength that eliminates the imposter syndrome. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we continue on to Carentan in our Band of Brothers series. At some point in our masculine initiation, fear takes over and we have to respond. We can hide in our foxhole screaming as the world blows up around us. We can numb ourselves to the fear, minimizing it. Fear can make us lose hope as we die to our dreams and purpose. Or we can listen to that still small voice telling us to stand up and start fighting once again. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we land behind enemy lines in episode 2 of Band of Brothers, Day of Days. At a time when men are increasingly alone and isolated, the solution is to find and engage in a shared mission. The soldiers find themselves in the wrong drop zone, in the dark, undermanned, ill-equipped and a long way from where they should be. Instead of waiting for what they needed to show up, or checking out of the mission all together, they started walking and along the way, found the brothers they needed to accomplish their assignment. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we use the series Band of Brothers to reveal the path of our masculine initiation. Maturation and whole heartedness are not optional to survive the world we live in. The process begins with consent, volunteering to receive the training we need to fight the battles we will face. The process will be painful, costly, and beautiful. But it is a path that leads to greater life, and freedom-for ourselves, and those entrusted to our care. Hi ho silver, and let’s discover God’s truth in this story.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we ring in the new year with 8-Bit Christmas. We can focus so much on the areas we feel behind, the areas of lack, that we miss the places where we are winning. As we enter the new year, instead of looking at what we want to accomplish, let’s focus on who we want to become. When we do that, the what will follow the who. Join us as we discover God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we wish you a merry Christmas with The Muppet Christmas Carol. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, this story is a reflection of the gospel—Scrooge is a man in misery until a supernatural intervention leads to transformation and joy. How does it happen? By revealing the truth of the past to explain the present resulting in the changed future. Merry Christmas, and let’s explore God’s truth in this movie.

Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we kick off our Christmas season with Violent Night. Like Santa, we feel burned out, unnecessary, valued for what we provide more than who we are. The only way to fix it is to get involved in messy, costly situations, pulling a past we’d like to forget into the present to engage where our presence is most needed. It won’t be easy, it will get ugly, but it’s the only way to get our purpose back. Let’s find our ho, ho, ho’s, and discover God’s truth in this movie.