This week, Matt and Adam are joined by Casey Thompson to talk, spice, messiah's, and Denis Villeneuve's new adaptation of Dune. As the source of so many sci-fi and fantasy tropes, it is hard to talk about this movie independent of all that came after. So in the first segment, the conversation twists and turns around ideas of myth, influence, and ideas of leadership in a broken world. In the second segment, the group discusses how Dune might help us understand the lectionary texts for November 14, year B. Finally, Matt talks about Children's lit and Adam reflects on a synth chord from an old Radiohead album.

This week, Matt and Adam are joined by Casey Thompson to talk, spice, messiah's, and Denis Villeneuve's new adaptation of Dune. As the source of so many sci-fi and fantasy tropes, it is hard to talk about this movie independent of all that came after. So in the first segment, the conversation twists and turns around ideas of myth, influence, and ideas of leadership in a broken world. In the second segment, the group discusses how Dune might help us understand the lectionary texts for November 14, year B. Finally, Matt talks about Children's lit and Adam reflects on a synth chord from an old Radiohead album.

94- Dune

After a long hiatus, Matt and Adam are back to talk movies, ministry, and the church. This week they welcome Christian Century editor Amy Frykholm to the show. Amy has just published the book Wild Woman: A Footnote, The Desert and My Quest for an Elusive Saint. Given that Amy went on a quest to write the book, what better movie to discuss than Richard Donner's 1985 suburban quest fantasy, The Goonies. In the first segment, the conversation swirls around the makings of a quest and why we are drawn to them. In the second segment, the conversation turns to the lectionary passages for October 31st as the group discusses Ruth, the greatest commandments, and the Shema. Finally, Matt endorses some Broadway and Adam wonders about the church of the early 2000s. Friends, up there, it is their time. But down here, it is our time. So let us follow in the footsteps of Chester Coppperpot and search for hidden treasure. It's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

After a long hiatus, Matt and Adam are back to talk movies, ministry, and the church. This week they welcome Christian Century editor Amy Frykholm to the show. Amy has just published the book Wild Woman: A Footnote, The Desert and My Quest for an Elusive Saint. Given that Amy went on a quest to write the book, what better movie to discuss than Richard Donner's 1985 suburban quest fantasy, The Goonies. In the first segment, the conversation swirls around the makings of a quest and why we are drawn to them. In the second segment, the conversation turns to the lectionary passages for October 31st as the group discusses Ruth, the greatest commandments, and the Shema. Finally, Matt endorses some Broadway and Adam wonders about the church of the early 2000s. Friends, up there, it is their time. But down here, it is our time. So let us follow in the footsteps of Chester Coppperpot and search for hidden treasure. It's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

93: The Goonies

On this last episode before summer break, Matt and Adam talk about their love for Fast Five, the dumbest and most brilliant of the Fast and Furious movies. Over the course of the show they talk about what it means to be a family, they also drink Coronas and toast to their family, then they plan a heist, and finally, by the end, they become family to each other. It's quite a ride. Show Note:  the podcast was recorded a few weeks ago with the intention of putting it up for the second lectionary week of ordinary time. Then life intervened. We are dropping it now because it was a fun conversation and should be listened to by everyone who is intending to see F9  in a few days.

On this last episode before summer break, Matt and Adam talk about their love for Fast Five, the dumbest and most brilliant of the Fast and Furious movies. Over the course of the show they talk about what it means to be a family, they also drink Coronas and toast to their family, then they plan a heist, and finally, by the end, they become family to each other. It's quite a ride. Show Note: the podcast was recorded a few weeks ago with the intention of putting it up for the second lectionary week of ordinary time. Then life intervened. We are dropping it now because it was a fun conversation and should be listened to by everyone who is intending to see F9 in a few days.

#92: Fast Five

Butch Cassidy

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam revisit a classic, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Hoping to find gold in the old movie, the two were left with more questions than answers. What happens when something so influential is consumed by its inspirations? And how in the world do you make theological sense of this movie? If you'd like to listen to two people try to spin gold from straw, then this one is for you. Of course, the conversation then turns to Pentecost and the way in which the Spirit presses the church always into the coming future-- even if it doesn't want to go. Finally, Adam talks about the Sons of Korah, and Matt gets wound up about the Oscars.

91- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

This week is a little different. In anticipation of the 2021 Academy Awards, Matt and Adam watched the Best Pictures Nominees in order to discuss what these movies have to do with ministry, theology, and the world. So before the red carpet is laid out on Hollywood and Highland, come and join the conversation about this crazy year in movies.

#90: Oscars Pre-cap

As Easter Sunday approaches, Matt and Adam talk about violence, resurrection, and the 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall. In the first segment, the two discuss the many iterations of Bond and whether the character and genre have any lasting significance. In the second segment, the conversation centers on James Bond and Resurrection Sunday. Does Bond have anything new to add to our Easter theologies? Finally, Adam talks about Holy Week poetry and Matt considers the art world.

89: Skyfall

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam are joined by Tim Hughes to discuss, magic, identity, and Derek Delgaudio's In and Of Itself. in the first segment, the group discusses Delgaudio's popular stage show that is part magic, part performance art, and part group therapy. Diving deep into the show, the conversation searches out themes of belonging, identity, deception, and the artifice of church worship. In the second segment, the group discusses the intersection of the lectionary passages for March 21st and In and of Itself. Finally, to tend the show, Matt thinks about an online SXSW and Adam talks about Robertson Davies.

SMM - In and Of Itself

Ok, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's coooooold outside, and it's time to talk about growth, pain, and the classic film, Groundhog Day. This week, Adam and Matt are joined by frequent guest Steve Bragaw to discuss the theological and ministerial themes of Groundhog Day. In the first segment, the conversation centers on questions of grace, truth, and growth. Is Phil Connors sanctified by the end? Where does grace come into play here? In the second segment, the group looks at the lectionary passages for March 14th, the third Sunday in Lent, and discusses how they connect with Groundhog Day. Finally, in the final segment, Matt talks TV and Adam longs for a trip to the sea. Listen, I got you, babe, it's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

88: Groundhog Day

After a holiday break, Adam and Matt return to discuss parties, worship, and Steve McQueen's new film, Lover' Rock. In the first segment, Matt and Adam examine the films themes and how they relate to theology and ministry. The two spend a long time discussing "the scene" of the movie (if you  have seen it, you know the one.) The two then discuss how Lovers' Rock intersects with the lectionary passages for February 14. Finally, Matt gives some movie recommendations, and Adam falls in love with a kid's show.

#86 - Lovers Rock

On this week's show, Adam and Matt are joined by pastor Becca Messman to talk about the rise and fall of the movie, Love, Actually. Released in 2003, Love, Actually had a run as a feel-good Christmas movie before it began to evaporate into the ether. This episode sorts through the craziness of the movie and tries to find some redeeming qualities that could bring some Christmas cheer. The conversation then turns to the lectionary passages for December 20th and how Love, Actually might help make sense of them. It's a crazy task, but hey, that's the show. The show concludes with some talk about theaters and theater. So grab some egg nog and come along for a wild Christmas ride.

85 - Love Actually

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On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with constitutional scholar, Steve Bragaw about the theological implications of stealing the Declaration of Independence. Really, this is what this podcast was made for. We watched a bonkers movie and then talked with a smart person about conspiracies, theology, scripture and hermeneutics. Then we tried to ask how Pentecost might be understood in light of the themes of National Treasure. We were built for this (and maybe only this). So far down the rabbit hole with us, it's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with constitutional scholar, Steve Bragaw about the theological implications of stealing the Declaration of Independence. Really, this is what this podcast was made for. We watched a bonkers movie and then talked with a smart person about conspiracies, theology, scripture and hermeneutics. Then we tried to ask how Pentecost might be understood in light of the themes of National Treasure. We were built for this (and maybe only this). So far down the rabbit hole with us, it's time for Sunday Morning Matinee.

80: National Treasure

Matt and Adam are back for a new season of Technicolor Jesus. On this week’s episode, Bromleigh McCleneghan, author of Good Christian Sex, joins the conversation to talk about the 2004 movie Saved! A sweet send-up of evangelical purity culture, Saved! is asking bigger questions than it might appear. The discussion about Saved! ranges from talk about sex, education and young people, to how to build a community for those who never quite fit in. The show then turns its attention to the coming Sunday’s lectionary passages (9/3) to discuss how Jesus’ admonition, “Get behind me Satan” might be read in light of our film. Finally, Adam and Matt talk counter-insurgency and marginalia. So renew your membership to the Christian Skateboarders Association it’s time for another week of Technicolor Jesus. 

Our Guest: 
Bromleigh McCleneghan

Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn’t the Only Option-And Other Things the Bible Says About Sex- https://www.amazon.com/Good-Christian-Sex-Chastity-Option/dp/0062428594

Bromleigh's writing at The Christian Century: https://www.christiancentury.org/contributor/bromleigh-mccleneghan

Show Schedule:
0:00-32:00 Justification by Faith- Saved!, theology, and ministry. 
32:19-49:00 Preaching to the Choir- Saved! and Ordinary 22 Year A
49:08- Postlude: War Machine and Selected Works of T.S Spivet

Matt and Adam are back for a new season of Technicolor Jesus. On this week’s episode, Bromleigh McCleneghan, author of Good Christian Sex, joins the conversation to talk about the 2004 movie Saved! A sweet send-up of evangelical purity culture, Saved! is asking bigger questions than it might appear. The discussion about Saved! ranges from talk about sex, education and young people, to how to build a community for those who never quite fit in. The show then turns its attention to the coming Sunday’s lectionary passages (9/3) to discuss how Jesus’ admonition, “Get behind me Satan” might be read in light of our film. Finally, Adam and Matt talk counter-insurgency and marginalia. So renew your membership to the Christian Skateboarders Association it’s time for another week of Technicolor Jesus. Our Guest: Bromleigh McCleneghan Good Christian Sex: Why Chastity Isn’t the Only Option-And Other Things the Bible Says About Sex- <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Christian-Sex-Chastity-Option/dp/0062428594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Good-Christian-Sex-Chastity-Option/dp/0062428594</a> Bromleigh's writing at The Christian Century: <a href="https://www.christiancentury.org/contributor/bromleigh-mccleneghan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christiancentury.org/contributor/bromleigh-mccleneghan</a> Show Schedule: 0:00-32:00 Justification by Faith- Saved!, theology, and ministry. 32:19-49:00 Preaching to the Choir- Saved! and Ordinary 22 Year A 49:08- Postlude: War Machine and Selected Works of T.S Spivet

Episode 26: Saved!

Annnnnnnnnnd...We are back! After a summer vacation, Matt and Adam return for another season of Technicolor Jesus. This fall they will talk to old and new friends about movies, theology, ministry and our world. 

On the first episode of the season, Matt and Adam welcome back Old Testament Professor, Laurel Koepf-Taylor to discuss the new Fred Rogers documentary, Won’t you be My Neighbor? In the first segment of the show, the group considers the model of Fred Rogers for ministry today and how sincerity, earnestness, and care might infuse the work of ministry whether it be worship or advocacy. In the second segment of the show, the group discusses the lectionary passages for September 16th, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. With the theme of teaching evident in this week’s lectionary the dicussion turns to Roger’s role as a teacher and what we might learn from his work. Finally, in our last segment, Adam promotes a tiny desk concert and Matt suggests another podcast. After a summer of rest, Adam and Matt have jumped back on the trolley. Won’t you join us, neighbor?

Annnnnnnnnnd...We are back! After a summer vacation, Matt and Adam return for another season of Technicolor Jesus. This fall they will talk to old and new friends about movies, theology, ministry and our world. On the first episode of the season, Matt and Adam welcome back Old Testament Professor, Laurel Koepf-Taylor to discuss the new Fred Rogers documentary, Won’t you be My Neighbor? In the first segment of the show, the group considers the model of Fred Rogers for ministry today and how sincerity, earnestness, and care might infuse the work of ministry whether it be worship or advocacy. In the second segment of the show, the group discusses the lectionary passages for September 16th, the 19th Sunday after Pentecost. With the theme of teaching evident in this week’s lectionary the dicussion turns to Roger’s role as a teacher and what we might learn from his work. Finally, in our last segment, Adam promotes a tiny desk concert and Matt suggests another podcast. After a summer of rest, Adam and Matt have jumped back on the trolley. Won’t you join us, neighbor?

#47: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers.

In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has to do with the lectionary texts for March 27, 2016, Easter. 

Matt wades into some childhood memories, Adam discusses what it means to heal a broken family, and we both marvel at Spielberg's lighting. 

So grab some Reese's Pieces and hear why an alien space being might be important for your ministry. 

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: Kanye West, "Space Ship"

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has to do with the lectionary texts for March 27, 2016, Easter. Matt wades into some childhood memories, Adam discusses what it means to heal a broken family, and we both marvel at Spielberg's lighting. So grab some Reese's Pieces and hear why an alien space being might be important for your ministry. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: Kanye West, "Space Ship"

#6: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

On this week's episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam welcome Josh Larsen, cohost of Film Spotting and editor of ThinkChristian.com,  to talk about obedience, fathers, and  and the 1989 classic, Field of Dreams. Berkeley radical turned Iowan farmer, Ray Kinsella hears a voice in the cornfield instructing him, "If you build it they will come." Josh helps us understand Field of Dreams as a prayer of obedience while Adam and Matt wrestle with how heaven gets commodified.  They then turn their attention to this week's lectionary passage (9/17) and discuss the exodus communities struggles to obey, Joseph's vision of providence, and Paul's discussion of what actually counts as the ties that bind. So wade through the corn, find your seat upon the bleachers, it's time for another week of Technicolor Jesus.

On this week's episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam welcome Josh Larsen, cohost of Film Spotting and editor of <a href="http://ThinkChristian.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThinkChristian.com</a>, to talk about obedience, fathers, and and the 1989 classic, Field of Dreams. Berkeley radical turned Iowan farmer, Ray Kinsella hears a voice in the cornfield instructing him, "If you build it they will come." Josh helps us understand Field of Dreams as a prayer of obedience while Adam and Matt wrestle with how heaven gets commodified. They then turn their attention to this week's lectionary passage (9/17) and discuss the exodus communities struggles to obey, Joseph's vision of providence, and Paul's discussion of what actually counts as the ties that bind. So wade through the corn, find your seat upon the bleachers, it's time for another week of Technicolor Jesus.

#27: Field of Dreams

In honor of our nation's independence day, we got needs. Speed needs. Wait... that's not right, we have a need for speed? I think that's right. Today, we are pleased to welcome minister and writer Becca Messman to the podcast to school us in all things Top Gun. 

What does a move so quotable like Top Gun have to say about catechesis? How does our own ego get in the way of our work as Christians? In what way is the road to Jericho truly a highway to the Danger Zone. This week we explore what Top Gun has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 15, July 10.

Becca leads us in a rousing discussion about why Top Gun is a helpful starting place for our ministry questions. 

So break out the volleyball, make up your own call sign (mine is Wombat), and get ready to have your breath taken away. It's time for Technicolor Jesus.

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: Wings, Jet

In honor of our nation's independence day, we got needs. Speed needs. Wait... that's not right, we have a need for speed? I think that's right. Today, we are pleased to welcome minister and writer Becca Messman to the podcast to school us in all things Top Gun. What does a move so quotable like Top Gun have to say about catechesis? How does our own ego get in the way of our work as Christians? In what way is the road to Jericho truly a highway to the Danger Zone. This week we explore what Top Gun has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 15, July 10. Becca leads us in a rousing discussion about why Top Gun is a helpful starting place for our ministry questions. So break out the volleyball, make up your own call sign (mine is Wombat), and get ready to have your breath taken away. It's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: Wings, Jet

#16: Top Gun

On the eve of the US midterm election, Adam and Matt talk with Duke Divinity School professor, Jerusha Matsen Neal about honesty, authenticity, destiny, and Alexander Payne's 1999 film, Election. 

In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group discusses what Election has to do with life, ministry and the world. The conversation revolves around ideas of election, the trauma at the heart of the movie, and how our deepest desires manifest in terrible ways. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the group discuss the intersections of Election and the lectionary passages for October 11th. In the final segment, Postludes, Matt talks about video games and Adam talks about genies. If the midterm results did little to quell your anxiety, well then distract yourself with a little Technicolor Jesus!

On the eve of the US midterm election, Adam and Matt talk with Duke Divinity School professor, Jerusha Matsen Neal about honesty, authenticity, destiny, and Alexander Payne's 1999 film, Election. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group discusses what Election has to do with life, ministry and the world. The conversation revolves around ideas of election, the trauma at the heart of the movie, and how our deepest desires manifest in terrible ways. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the group discuss the intersections of Election and the lectionary passages for October 11th. In the final segment, Postludes, Matt talks about video games and Adam talks about genies. If the midterm results did little to quell your anxiety, well then distract yourself with a little Technicolor Jesus!

#51: Election

On this episode Matt and Adam welcome back Pastor and writer Becca Messman to discuss the classic movie, Mary Poppins. In the first segment of the show, the group considers the value of play and laughter and the angelic person of Mary Poppins. In the second segment of the show, the group discusses the lectionary passages for October 14th, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost. With the theme of lament and woe evident in this week’s lectionary the discussion turns to Mary Poppin’s model of prophet and High Priest. Finally, in our last segment, Adam promotes something so stupid it is smart and Matt rests softly in the mellow tones of a baking show. This is a good episode, practically perfect even.

#49: Mary Poppins

This morning the Academy Award Nominees were released. Leading the way is Alfonso Cuaron’s masterpiece Roma. On this week’s Technicolor Jesus, Adam and Matt discuss water, work, and Roma. In our first segment, Adam and Matt discuss the theological themes of Roma. With potent images of water, fire, birth, and work, Roma is a deep subject for theological inquiry. In the second segment, Matt and Adam discuss how Roma might intersect with the third Sunday of Epiphany, January 27th. Spending time with Nehemiah and Paul, the discussion centers on preaching and bodies. Finally, in the final postludes, Matt gets postmodern and Adam gets mushy. If you needed a reason to watch Roma (it’s brilliant, you should watch it), here it is. When you are finished come and join the conversation.

55: Roma

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Nate Stucky, Director of the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary about farming, harmony, theology and the new film, The Biggest Little Farm. In 2011, Los Angeles couple John and Molly Chester decided to upend their cosmopolitan lifestyle and bought a piece of dried-out land north out of the city and dedicated themselves to converting it into a fully biodiverse agricultural utopia named Apricot Lane Farms. This move was in accordance with Molly’s long-held dream, but John also happens to be an Emmy-Award winning director and cinematographer, so over the eight years of bringing this farm to life he has been chronicling their story on film, which now comes together as the feature documentary The Biggest Little Farm. Because it’s John and Molly telling their own story, this thing is profoundly personal -- it’s not a critical look, it’s a reflective love letter to the dream they had and the way in which it has grown and changed them over time.In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Nate discuss what lessons for ministry we might take from The Biggest Little Farm. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the discussion turns to the lectionary passages for May 12 and Nate spins some amazing stories about lambs, chickens and what it means to take a life. Finally, in the last segment, Postludes, Matt and Adam reflect on an early death and how to remember. SHOW NOTES: Nate Stucky is the Director of the Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary and the author of Wrestling with Rest: Inviting Youth to Discover the Gift of Sabbath.

On this week's episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Nate Stucky, Director of the Farminary at Princeton Theological Seminary about farming, harmony, theology and the new film, The Biggest Little Farm.  In 2011, Los Angeles couple John and Molly Chester decided to upend their cosmopolitan lifestyle and bought a piece of dried-out land north out of the city and dedicated themselves to converting it into a fully biodiverse agricultural utopia named Apricot Lane Farms. This move was in accordance with Molly’s long-held dream, but John also happens to be an Emmy-Award winning director and cinematographer, so over the eight years of bringing this farm to life he has been chronicling their story on film, which now comes together as the feature documentary The Biggest Little Farm. Because it’s John and Molly telling their own story, this thing is profoundly personal -- it’s not a critical look, it’s a reflective love letter to the dream they had and the way in which it has grown and changed them over time. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Nate discuss what lessons for ministry we might take from The Biggest Little Farm. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the discussion turns to the lectionary passages for May 12 and Nate spins some amazing stories about lambs, chickens and what it means to take a life. Finally, in the last segment, Postludes, Matt and Adam reflect on an early death and how to remember.  SHOW NOTES:  Nate Stucky is the Director of the Farminary Project at Princeton Theological Seminary and the author of Wrestling with Rest: Inviting Youth to Discover the Gift of Sabbath.

63: The Biggest Little Farm

On this week’s episode of Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam sit down with Matt Skinner, NT Testament Professor at Luther Seminary, to talk about Easter, Crucifixion and the greatest story ever told (sort of), Monty Python’s Life of Brian. In the first segment, the discussion centers around Monty Python’s  absurd spin on the ancient world that helps us see religion, power, and Jesus from a new vantage. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the group examines Luke’s resurrection account and the idle tales that make up our Easter preaching. Finally, Matt and Adam play to type. Matt talks about The Simpsons and Adam talks about Chrysostom. Remember friends, Brian is not the Messiah, he is a very naughty boy. If that reference makes any sense then you are sure to love this week’s episode.

61: Life of Brian

As Holy Week begins, Matt and Adam talk hope, resurrection, and Pixar's newest movie, Onward. Considering everyone is sheltering in place, it is time to tuck in and watch a good old fashioned adventure movie. A movie about courage, magic, and partially resurrected dads! In the first segment, Adam and Matt talk about resurrection, magic, and Eastertide.  I the second segment, Adam and Matt talk about the RCL texts for Easter and how Onward can help us better understand the resurrection accounts. Finally, Adam gets nostalgic and Matt talks about his favorite movie theater. Grab your wizard staff and let's do this. Onward and upward!

78: Onward

The sun will come out tomorrow? Well, tomorrow has finally come. It is officially today and we are ready to break into song and dance with guest Laurel Koepf-Taylor, assistant professor of Old Testament at Eden Theological Seminary, as we examine John Huston's 1982 movie, Annie. 

In this episode, Laurel leads us through discussions of children in scripture, child-labor laws, and the power of a little girl to interrupt capitalism. We also explore what Annie has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 16, July 17th.

It's a hard knock life, people, but we've got Annie. So before you preach this Sunday, come and get a dose of optimism from your friends at Technicolor Jesus. 

Finally, Matt and Adam will be taking a short hiatus before returning with new guests and movies in September. If you have any suggestions  send us an email at technicolorjesuspodcast@gmail.com. 

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: Super Rich Kids, Frank Ocean

The sun will come out tomorrow? Well, tomorrow has finally come. It is officially today and we are ready to break into song and dance with guest Laurel Koepf-Taylor, assistant professor of Old Testament at Eden Theological Seminary, as we examine John Huston's 1982 movie, Annie. In this episode, Laurel leads us through discussions of children in scripture, child-labor laws, and the power of a little girl to interrupt capitalism. We also explore what Annie has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 16, July 17th. It's a hard knock life, people, but we've got Annie. So before you preach this Sunday, come and get a dose of optimism from your friends at Technicolor Jesus. Finally, Matt and Adam will be taking a short hiatus before returning with new guests and movies in September. If you have any suggestions send us an email at technicolorjesuspodcast@gmail.com. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: Super Rich Kids, Frank Ocean

#17: Annie (1982)

The end is nigh! On this week’s Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Eric Barreto about redemption, the apocalypse, and  Avengers: Endgame. In case you have been living in a monastic hut, Avengers: Endgame was released on April 25th and made nearly 1.2 Billion dollars in a single weekend. The movie is a pop culture goliath. But is it any good? Does it preach? In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Eric describe the theological themes within Avengers: Endgame and how the movie affected them. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the crew discusses how the lectionary passages for May 5th, Easter 3, Year C, intersect with Avengers: Endgame. Finally, in the Postludes, Matt discusses Free Comic Book Day and Adam talks about his pop culture smorgasbord.

The end is nigh! On this week’s Sunday Morning Matinee, Matt and Adam talk with Eric Barreto about redemption, the apocalypse, and  Avengers: Endgame. In case you have been living in a monastic hut, Avengers: Endgame was released on April 25th and made nearly 1.2 Billion dollars in a single weekend. The movie is a pop culture goliath. But is it any good? Does it preach? In the first segment, Justification by Faith, Matt, Adam and Eric describe the theological themes within Avengers: Endgame and how the movie affected them. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the crew discusses how the lectionary passages for May 5th, Easter 3, Year C, intersect with Avengers: Endgame. Finally, in the Postludes, Matt discusses Free Comic Book Day and Adam talks about his pop culture smorgasbord.

62: Avengers: Endgame

This week we invite special guest Jessica Messman Griffith, cofounder of Sick Pilgrim(http://www.patheos.com/blogs/sickpilgrim) and author of Love and Salt: A Spiritual Friendship in Shared Letters, to the studio to talk trauma, horror movies and The Babadook. 

Can we ever escape our trauma? Can we leave behind the memories that haunt us? Can we protect the ones we love most from the ghosts that follow us? This week we explore what The Babadook has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 14, July 3rd. 

Jessica leads us in a penetrating discussion about how Jennifer Kent's movie, The Babadook, prepares us to better understand our grief and our pastoral ministry. 

So dim the lights, hide beneath your blanket and prepare to meet your ghosts, it's time for Technicolor Jesus.

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: Danzig, "Mother"

This week we invite special guest Jessica Messman Griffith, cofounder of Sick Pilgrim(<a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/sickpilgrim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patheos.com/blogs/sickpilgrim</a>) and author of Love and Salt: A Spiritual Friendship in Shared Letters, to the studio to talk trauma, horror movies and The Babadook. Can we ever escape our trauma? Can we leave behind the memories that haunt us? Can we protect the ones we love most from the ghosts that follow us? This week we explore what The Babadook has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 14, July 3rd. Jessica leads us in a penetrating discussion about how Jennifer Kent's movie, The Babadook, prepares us to better understand our grief and our pastoral ministry. So dim the lights, hide beneath your blanket and prepare to meet your ghosts, it's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: Danzig, "Mother"

#15: The Babadook

As part of their yearly tradition, Matt and Adam reflect on the 2019 Academy Awards and the year in filmmaking. Besides discussing favorite moments, the guys discuss the merits of Green Book and the absence of Spike Lee within the history of the Academy Awards. 

Finally, in an effort to reach a broader audience (among other things) the name of the podcast is going to change. The subscriptions won't be affected and we will still be working with The Christian Century, but the name and artwork of the show will change before the next episode on March 11. 

The new name of the podcast will be..."Sunday Morning Matinee"

Stay tuned for new and interesting things happening in the near future.

Also, support for Technicolor Jesus comes from Emory University's Candler School of Theology in Atlanta. They have just begun offering a two year master's degree in religious leadership. Learn more at candler.emory.edu/technicolorjesus

As part of their yearly tradition, Matt and Adam reflect on the 2019 Academy Awards and the year in filmmaking. Besides discussing favorite moments, the guys discuss the merits of Green Book and the absence of Spike Lee within the history of the Academy Awards. Finally, in an effort to reach a broader audience (among other things) the name of the podcast is going to change. The subscriptions won't be affected and we will still be working with The Christian Century, but the name and artwork of the show will change before the next episode on March 11. The new name of the podcast will be..."Sunday Morning Matinee" Stay tuned for new and interesting things happening in the near future. Also, support for Technicolor Jesus comes from Emory University's Candler School of Theology in Atlanta. They have just begun offering a two year master's degree in religious leadership. Learn more at <a href="http://candler.emory.edu/technicolorjesus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">candler.emory.edu/technicolorjesus</a>

58: Oscars Round-up

“A third of a gopher would only arouse my appetite without beddin her back down.”

On the cusp of a national election, Technicolor Jesus turns to Joel and Ethan Coen's 2000 Mississippi depression oddysey, O Brother Where Art Thou. Led by our guest Steve Bragaw, Visiting Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University, we search for help on integrating citizenship and ministry. O Brother provokes questions about technology, political theater, music and its political power, and what it means to journey home when home is about to be lost in a flood. Finally, Matt wonders what Ang Lee is doing and Adam longs for talking dogs. Just another week here at the Technicolor Jesus, so eat a third of gopher and join us in conversation.

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail- www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: Muddy Waters, Flood

“A third of a gopher would only arouse my appetite without beddin her back down.” On the cusp of a national election, Technicolor Jesus turns to Joel and Ethan Coen's 2000 Mississippi depression oddysey, O Brother Where Art Thou. Led by our guest Steve Bragaw, Visiting Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University, we search for help on integrating citizenship and ministry. O Brother provokes questions about technology, political theater, music and its political power, and what it means to journey home when home is about to be lost in a flood. Finally, Matt wonders what Ang Lee is doing and Adam longs for talking dogs. Just another week here at the Technicolor Jesus, so eat a third of gopher and join us in conversation. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: Muddy Waters, Flood

#20: O Brother, Where Art Thou

This week on Technicolor Jesus we examine how obsession, craft, and performance intersect with the weekly work of ministry. We welcome Tim Hughes, Associate Minister of Brown Memorial Park Avenue Church in Baltimore Maryland to discuss Christopher Nolan's 2006 movie The Prestige. As two magicians square off in the Prestige, we discuss how the eucharist is like a magic trick, how much minister's ought to sacrifice for their work, and how Jesus came to shine light on our scapegoating. Finally, Matt and Adam reflect on what to say in the wake of the election.

Are you watching closely? Because it is time for another episode of Technicolor Jesus.

Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g
Outro: B.O.B w/ Rivers Cuomo- Magic

This week on Technicolor Jesus we examine how obsession, craft, and performance intersect with the weekly work of ministry. We welcome Tim Hughes, Associate Minister of Brown Memorial Park Avenue Church in Baltimore Maryland to discuss Christopher Nolan's 2006 movie The Prestige. As two magicians square off in the Prestige, we discuss how the eucharist is like a magic trick, how much minister's ought to sacrifice for their work, and how Jesus came to shine light on our scapegoating. Finally, Matt and Adam reflect on what to say in the wake of the election. Are you watching closely? Because it is time for another episode of Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g</a> Outro: B.O.B w/ Rivers Cuomo- Magic

#22: The Prestige

On this week's Sunday Morning Matinee, Adam and Matt reflect on the the many themes of the movie Joker and how they might inform our theologies and support our ministries. In the first segment, the conversation revolves around the all the ways Joker tries to be something other than a superhero movie, while also trying to be a superhero movie. In the second segment, Matt and Adam look at the lectionary passages for October 20th, 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C and discuss how they connect to Joker. Finally, Matt talks about another stand up comic movie and Adam talks about a comic book... book.

66: Joker

In anticipation of the newly released Glass, Adam and Matt are joined by Yale Divinity School professor Greg Mobley to discuss comics, stories, and M. Night Shyamalan’s first installment in his superhero trilogy, Unbreakable. In our first segment, the group discusses the theological themes of Unbreakable. Conversation centers around the formative power of stories and pressing questions of strength and weakness. In the second segment, the conversation turns to how Unbreakable might intersect with the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany, February 10th. Spending time with the story of Isaiah’s call, the discussion centers on identity and mission. Finally, in the postludes, Matt reflects on Rent and Adam struggles with Huck. Before you see Glass, spend a little time with Unbreakable and your friends at Technicolor Jesus.

56: Unbreakable

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