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46: A Battle Worth Fighting (300)

How do you contend for what you believe in, even when the odds are stacked against you? Joseph leads us through the film 300, the next entry in our 'Authenticity' series. We discuss how a film like 300 can be so beloved across diverse contexts such as schools, churches, addiction recovery, and Narrative Therapy. We also weed out fact versus fiction in its depiction of Spartan history, and debate whether Zack Snyder is actually a good director. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose 300 (0:45)
Is Zack Snyder Worth Defending? (10:25)
History vs. Myth (21:12)
Narrative Therapy and the Power of Films like 300 (31:19)
Warriors of Faith (36:40)
Conclusion (40:33)
Narrative Therapy article on Film use in Substance Abuse Contexts
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45: Nature vs. Nurture with Archetypes (MEGAMIND)

How much of our identity is dictated by your biology versus your environment? In our new series on 'Authenticity', we wrestle with the nature vs. nurture debate through the lens of the archetypes, using the film MEGAMIND. We also discuss the difference between Internal and Intentional States, the intersection between God's will and our desires, and Jason's own experiences of navigating his archetypes. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose MEGAMIND (0:55)
Nature vs. Nurture in MEGAMIND (7:17)
Subverting Archetypes (20:59)
Agency & Archetypes (27:57)
Conclusion (48:43)
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44: The Journey Towards Great Art (RATATOUILLE)

How does one become a great artist? Finishing out our "I Am The Protagonist" series is Jason's pick, the beloved Pixar film RATATOUILLE. We discuss the role of criticism in art, while settling the debate once and for all whether anyone can cook. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose RATATOUILLE (0:54)
Jason & Remy (10:10)
Survival vs. Artistry (16:28)
Criticism & Great Art (28:18)
Who You Are vs. Who You Can Become (36:24)
Our Takeaways from RATATOUILLE (42:24)
Conclusion (50:54)
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43: Embracing Your Uniqueness (CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS)

Have you ever struggled to be accepted by your family or community? In this next installment in our "I Am the Protagonist" series, Joseph takes us through the quirky animated film CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS. We discuss the feelings of rejection that come when we embrace our uniqueness. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS (0:37)
Yearning for Parental Acceptance (7:55)
Joseph & Flint (15:11)
Finding Acceptance from the Community (23:15)
Conclusion (32:23)
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42: When the Power of Cinema Takes Over (CINEMA PARADISO)

What is the relationship between the movies we love and the stories we live? This is a question we explore with on this podcast. But in this episode, we examine the pitfalls of our own premise through one of the most acclaimed films of all time: CINEMA PARADISO. Nick leads us through this intimate installment of our "I Am the Protagonist" series. Nestled within this so-called love letter to the movies is a cautionary tale about the dangers of projecting our worldviews onto others. We also wrestle with the iconic ending, which might be more tragic than you think. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose CINEMA PARADISO (1:05)
A Love Letter to Cinema? (6:40)
Torn Between Two Worlds (14:58)
Cinema's Prevailing Influence (23:25)
The Ending: Hopeful or Tragic? (35:44)
Nick & Toto (47:33)
Conclusion (55:31)
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41: To See With Eyes Unclouded By Hate (PRINCESS MONONOKE)

Have you ever felt trapped in a conflict that’s beyond your control? We kick off our brand new series “I Am the Protagonist” with a very personal film for Derrick: Hayao Miyazaki’s PRINCESS MONONOKE. This Studio Ghibli fantasy epic wrestles with how we can reconcile differing points of view. We also discuss the way it layers both Western and Eastern forms of storytelling, while analyzing it from different perspectives such as Christianity and Narrative Therapy. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose PRINCESS MONONOKE (1:49)
Context: Miyazaki's Vision and Japanese History (8:13)
Confronting Our Demons of Hatred (16:21)
Sacred vs. Secular (23:41)
Derrick & Ashitaka (35:40)
Death & Resurrection (46:54)
Conclusion (1:00:03)
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Asian Drums - Vadodara by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100396
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Bonus: 2025 All Things Narrative Update

Happy New Year! Derrick shares updates for 2025, including a sneak peek at this upcoming season, along with an exciting tease of an upcoming book feature!
Join us as we continuing exploring the connections between the movies we love, and the stories we live.
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40: Finding God Through Nature and Grace (THE TREE OF LIFE)

What does it mean to wrestle with the Divine? In our season finale, we analyze the richly complex theological masterpiece THE TREE OF LIFE. In this arthouse film, director Terrence Malick takes us on a tour through everything from the vastness of the cosmos, to the fragility of our own memories. Using a Sparklines storytelling structure, he allows us to grapple with the tension between creation and Creator. Our analysis incorporates the biblical narrative, the writings of Augustine and Dostoevsky, and the Tree of Life Narrative Practice, all accompanied by world-renown classical music. Additionally, we get personal about the family dynamics portrayed in THE TREE OF LIFE.
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose THE TREE OF LIFE (2:11)
Searching for God through Our Experiences [Job 38:4-7] (10:37)
Creation: Science + Faith [Genesis 1:1-3] (21:44)
Family Archetypes & Memory [Psalm 139] (27:47)
Way of Nature vs. Way of Grace (35:14)
Wrestling with Sin [Romans 7:15] (53:16)
The Final Reconciliation [Revelation 21:1] (1:02:07)
Conclusion [John 1:1-5] (1:06:24)
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Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://www.amazon.com/Agnus-Dei-X/dp/B00QGC7W3Y
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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39: How Religion Emerges and Evolves (KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES)

What do we make of religion? That's our topic for this month, and we're kicking things off with one of this summer's blockbuster hits: KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. These films have always incorporated religious themes and undertones. But in this episode, we analyze this installment's parallels with Christianity, church history, and whether there is anything out there better than mankind. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (:52)
Different Relationships with Religion (9:10)
Society's Evolution (19:36)
Becoming a Disciple (30:18)
Conclusion (39:31)
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38: Wake Up! (THEY LIVE)

The truth is out there; are you willing to see it? We end 'Politics' month with a discussion on John Carpenter's cult-classic THEY LIVE. This film raises questions about the power of advertising as propaganda, how to separate fact from fiction, and whether we are heading towards a dystopia. Regardless of our beliefs, we're all just trying to get everyone to wear the glasses and see our point of view. Joining us is film enthusiast Talya Lerman. 
Introduction (0:00)
Why We Chose THEY LIVE (0:46)
Waking Up to the Truth (10:22)
Getting Others to See Your Point of View (25:28)
Consumerism, Advertising, and the Power of Propaganda (31:48)
The Emerging Modern Dystopia (40:25)
Conclusion (48:42)
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