The God in Film Podcast

The Craft - What IS Wicca anyway?

For this very special Halloween episode, we'll be looking at 90s cult classic that inspired a whole new generation of witches; The Craft. We'll be looking at the history of Wicca, Alastair Crowley, the New Forest and the three-fold rule. We flip the format with Julia leading the Finding the Faith in the Film and Giles chilling in the co-host chair.

 

Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 10:38.

 

 

Bonus: Silver Screen Dreams Cafe - How does a cafe become a film studio?

For this little bonus episode, we get to tell you about an upcoming film called ‘The Silver Screen Dreams Café’. Here’s the synopsis: Milton inherits his father's cafe which is facing debts and a loan shark. But an old flame's idea to turn the cafe into a local film studio ignites hope, rallying the community to save the cafe from a ruthless developer.

Mike and Rebecca Peacock are the film-making duo who were inspired to shoot the movie they’d written with members of the Wythenshawe community. The stars of this feature film are members of the Greater Manchester community. Many of them include ex-offenders, a Ukranian refugee, a member of the travelling community, students and retired people. Many have struggled with their mental health.

If you’re lucky enough to be in the Manchester area, the premiere is this Friday at the Concord Conference Centre. You can book tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/38yyvej5

God in Film 2024 trailer - "Hey kid, you wanna be in X-men?"

Have you heard the podcast where a Christian and an atheist dive into the best that cinema has to offer and see if they can find any parallels in bible? In the 'God In Film' podcast we take a light-hearted look into films and TV shows that you probably know and love, and throw in some fresh perspectives.

 

We’ve got a range of guests from all walks of life. We get to hear from professors, film critics, theologians, even Fireman Sam???

 

Not only that, but we talk about the deep stuff like Christian attitudes to depression, the corrosive affect of purity culture, how to tell if your church is a cult, and what is it really like being a celibate Christian? We’ve been featured on Premier Christian Radio, Film Stories Online and RE Today magazine. So we must have some idea what we’re talking about right? Never miss an episode and unlock bonus material by subscribing to our patreon, or just give us a listen wherever you cast your pods.

Bonus: Olympics Opening Ceremony - Was there actually anything to be offended by?

Earlier this week, I wrote an article about the Olympics Opening Ceremony for Premier Christianity Magazine. They liked it so much they asked me to come onto 'Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham'. I spoke to Esther Higham, the host of the show and Graham Nicholls, the director of Affinity Church. 

If you want to read my article, you can find it here: https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/christians-shouldnt-be-offended-by-the-olympics-opening-ceremony/18007.article

If you want to read the opposing article, that one is here: https://www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/the-olympic-outrage-is-justified-it-hurts-to-see-our-faith-mocked/18006.article

The Craft Bonus episode - What IS Wicca anyway? teaser

For this very special episode, we'll be looking at 90s cult classic that inspired a whole new generation of witches; The Craft. We flip the format with Julia leading the Finding the Faith in the Film and Giles chilling in the co-host chair.

This completely unedited episode is available in full at https://www.patreon.com/godinfilmpodcast

 

Review Show: Bleeding Love, Jericho Ridge and The Book of Clarence

For our first ever review show, we switch up our format and looked at Bleeding Love, Jericho Ridge & The Book of Clarence. Why not check it out?

Bleeding Love trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5piU4rmc0A

 

Jericho Ridge trailer: https://youtu.be/vI2uhJU0PR0?si=irRZf4QF6juaj1G5

 

The Book of Clarence trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntNS-ANoMyM&t=3s

 

Easter Special: The Chosen Season 3 - What is Jesus' favourite karaoke number?

For this super special bonus Easter episode, Giles & Julia are once again joined by Louisa Jane Smith from the RE Podcast and the First Lady of GiF, Claire Gough. We look at a reason why Jesus might NOT heal people, walking on water, and what is the Son of God's favourite karaoke song (yes, there is a right answer).

Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 20:26

Easter Special: The Chosen Season 2 - What is 'backsliding'?

For this very special Easter episode, Giles & Julia are joined by not one but TWO co-hosts of such lethal cunning: Louisa Jane Smith from The RE Podcast and the First Lady of God in Film, Claire Gough. We talk about Mary Magdalene, autistic Matthew and just how great the show is generally. Our special returning guest is evangelist and film critic, Andy Godfrey, who tells us about interviewing the cast and how the story progresses in season 2. 

We had a lot of fun recording this one, and we hope you enjoy listening to it! Happy Easter everyone!

Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 28:13

Under the Banner of Heaven - Are Mormons really Christians?

Today, we're looking at ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’. The 2022 Disney+ series based on the book of the same name by Jon Krakauer. We’ll be looking at complementarianism, wiping the dust from your feet, safeguarding against dodgy prophecies and how we decide who’s really a Christian or not.

 

Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 28.49

The Fabelmans - What is a biblical divorce?

For this episode, we’ll be looking at ‘The Fabelmans’. Steven Spielberg’s fictionalised version of his early life. We're joined by Lucy Heyes and we’ll be looking at Biblical rationals for divorce and what it’s like to want to be holy, when you are an exceptionally horny teenager. 

Finding the Faith in the Film begins at 34:41 (it's a long one guys!)

Here's some of the places I used for research:

https://www.gotquestions.org/divorce-remarriage.html

https://lifesavingdivorce.com/abuse-in-bible/

https://biblethinker.org/marriage-divorce-remarriage/page/2/