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Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 43: What Is Good Theology? (And Why It’s More Than Doctrine)What is good theology — and why is it always more than doctrine?
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore why theology that stays in the head never transforms the heart — and why Jesus, Scripture, and even film insist that theology must be embodied. Through stories like Les Misérables, 12 Angry Men, Shawshank Redemption, and Parasite, we’ll see how mercy, justice, hope, and truth are not abstract ideas but lived realities. We’ll name the lie many of us inherited (“theology is just doctrine”), confront the tension of doctrine without love, and walk through four markers of good theol...
2026-02-0120 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 42: Genesis 12–15: Blessing for the Nations Begins HereIn this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we step into Genesis 12–15 — a story shaped by fear, famine, barrenness, and the ache of waiting… and a God who speaks blessing into the middle of it all.
Abram isn’t a distant hero. He’s a mirror. Sarai isn’t a footnote. She’s a companion in the waiting. Lot isn’t a villain. He’s a question we all have to answer. Through the lens of story, we explore: the world Abram inhabits — a world shaped by Babel, scarcity, and self‑made security the disruption of God’s call into an unseen future th...
2026-01-2529 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 41: Les Misérables (2012): Grace Does What the Law CannotLes Misérables is more than a musical. It’s a story of shame, mercy, judgment, and the kind of grace that can rewrite a life.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we step into 19th‑century France — a world of hunger, revolution, and unyielding law. A world where Jean Valjean carries shame like a chain, Javert clings to judgment like a creed, and mercy feels almost impossible. When we slow down and watch attentively, Les Mis becomes a parable of two ways of being human — one shaped by law, the other transformed by grace.
Together...
2026-01-1821 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 40: Why Theology Needs Story - and What Film Reveals about GodWhat if theology wasn’t meant to stay abstract, but to be felt—to shape our imagination, our desires, and the way we see the world? In this first episode of Season 1: Foundations of Cinematic Theology - Why story matters. Why theology needs it. And how film becomes sacred ground.
We explore Why Theology Needs Story—and What Film Reveals About God We name the lie many Christians have absorbed—“film is just entertainment”—and uncover why Scripture itself refuses abstraction. From Genesis to the Gospels, God speaks through narrative, tension, character, and arc. And when we learn to read...
2026-01-1120 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 39: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) — Growing Up in a Broken World and Choosing Goodness AnywayIn this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore why To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most powerful stories about innocence, justice, and moral courage. Through Scout’s eyes and Atticus Finch’s quiet integrity, we learn what it means to see the world honestly — and still choose compassion.
Using the Story Lens Framework, we trace the film’s narrative arc, diagnose the world it reveals, and reflect on how Scripture reframes our understanding of courage, justice, and mercy. From Samuel learning to see differently, to Jesus protecting the vulnerable, to the Good Samaritan crossing boundaries, this epi...
2026-01-0417 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 38: The Grinch (2018): From Isolation to Belonging — A Parable of Tables, Not Spectacle.🌲 The Grinch (2018): From Isolation to Belonging — A Parable of Tables, Not Spectacle.
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The Grinch believes the only way to survive hurt is to hide, to control, and to shut himself off from joy—and he lives that belief with rigid consistency. But what if The Grinch (2018) is doing more than giving us a cozy Christmas rewatch? What if it’s quietly exposing how our fear of being hurt again can turn us into the very thing we hate—and how a simple invitation to the table can...
2025-12-2817 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 37: Elf (2003): Living Love Loud Enough to Change the People Around YouBuddy the Elf believes joy can change people, kindness can soften cynicism, and presence can rewrite a story—and he lives that belief without apology. But what if Elf (2003) is doing more than making us laugh? What if it’s quietly training us to see joy as mission, not mood?
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we step into the snow-globe world of Elf to explore how living what we believe in love can actually change a city. We’ll trace Buddy’s story alongside Joseph in Egypt, Daniel in Babylon, Mary’s Magnificat, Paul and Silas in prison...
2025-12-2123 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 36: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): The Cost of Rushing, the Power of PatienceLuke Skywalker doesn’t fail because he’s weak — he falters because he’s impatient.
The Empire Strikes Back is more than a sequel; it’s a formation drama. In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle explores how scars, waiting, and endurance shape discipleship. From the icy retreat on Hoth to the haunting cave on Dagobah, the film reframes strength not as control, but as patience. Luke’s wounds echo the biblical rhythm of waiting: Saul grasping for control, Israel impatient in the wilderness, Peter rushing in Gethsemane. Each bore scars.
Each reminds us that rushing ahea...
2025-12-0723 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 35: Why Reading the Entire Bible Changes EverythingThe Whole Story: Why Reading the Entire Bible Changes Everything
Stop Reading Verses. Start Reading the Story.
Most Christians read the Bible in fragments—verses for comfort, passages for clarity, chapters for doctrine. But selective reading leaves our faith fragmented.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, I share my 12‑year journey of reading the Bible cover to cover, year after year, and how whole‑story immersion reshapes discipleship. You’ll discover: Why fragmented reading distorts the gospel arc—and how whole‑story reading restores clarity.
Three practical techniques for story‑shaped discipleship:
2025-11-3028 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 34: Genesis Season Two: Mercy in the Midst of Ruin🎬 Genesis Season Two: Mercy in the Midst of Ruin Chapters: Genesis 4–12
When worship distorts, death multiplies, ambition grasps—and mercy begins again. Genesis 4–12 traces humanity’s descent (Cain, Enoch, the flood, Babel) and God’s relentless interruptions of mercy that culminate in Abram’s call. Through imagery (fields, arks, towers, rainbows) and symbolism (comparison, rupture, baptism, empire), we read Genesis as story first—naming the ache and noticing how God begins again in the midst of ruin.
We explore cinematic echoes (Whiplash, The Tree of Life, Children of Men, The Road, Interstellar, The Social Network, Arrival, Moana) t...
2025-11-2318 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 33: The Bible as a Unified Story – Uncovering God’s Redemptive Narrative“The deep places in our lives... are reached only by stories.” —Walter Brueggemann
What if the Bible isn’t a reference manual—but a divine screenplay? In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle invites you to trace the sacred arc of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—not as scattered verses, but as one unified, gospel-shaped story.
You’ll explore: - Why we feel spiritually fragmented—and why that ache is sacred
- How to shift from fragmented reading to narrative formation
- Three practical techniques: See the Arc, Compare Arcs, and Follow the Thread
2025-11-1628 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 32: The Dark Knight (2008): When the World Needs a Lie—and Jesus Tells the TruthBatman takes the blame. Gotham gets to believe. But what happens when hope is built on a lie?
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore the haunting beauty of The Dark Knight—a film that sacrifices truth to preserve belief. We unpack the ethical ache of noble deception, the longing for a savior who can bear the weight, and the Gospel’s radical alternative: a Savior who tells the truth and still offers hope.
Through cinematic theology and biblical reflection, we ask:
- What does it mean to bear blame—but not sin?
2025-11-0922 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 31: Halloween (1978): Unmasked—When Fear Becomes Formation and Evil Is NamedWhat if fear isn’t just a feeling—but a formation? What if evil isn’t just in the shadows—but in the silence we’ve learned to live with?
In this haunting episode of *Cinematic Scripture*, Cyle walks us through the dread-soaked streets of *Halloween (1978)*—a slasher classic that trades gore for quiet, and spectacle for spiritual ache. Beneath the mask of Michael Myers lies a deeper question: What happens when evil refuses to stay buried—and fear becomes the lens we live by?
This episode traces Laurie Strode’s arc from innocence to endurance, diagn...
2025-10-3120 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 30: Why God Wired Us for Story: The Sacred Design Behind NarrativeWe’ve been surrounded by stories our whole lives—movies, sermons, testimonies, Scripture. But somewhere along the way, we were taught a lie: Story is a distraction. It’s emotional fluff. Entertainment. Something to skim—not something to shape us.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, I unpack one foundational shift: Story shapes us. Because God didn’t wire us for bullet points—He wired us for narrative.
You’ll discover: Why the ache we feel in story is spiritual memory, not emotional manipulation How the Gospel arc mirrors the structure of every story we tell What inte...
2025-10-2622 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 29: Genesis Season One: When Trust Is the Foundation and the Fracture BeginsIn this episode, we return to the overture of the biblical story—Genesis 1–3. Not just the beginning of the Bible, but the ache beneath every story we carry. These chapters introduce the world, the characters, the intent, and the obstacle of Scripture. They lay down themes that echo across the canon: creation, vocation, trust, fracture, and hope.
We explore three sacred movements:
🌅 Act I — Creation and Vocation
🌿 Act II — Communion and Trust
🌑 Act III — Fracture and Exile Genesis 1–3 is more than origin—it’s architecture. It shapes our theology of God’s goodness, human dignity, partne...
2025-10-1923 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 28: The New World — When Story Becomes DiscipleshipIn today’s episode, I share the final movement of my journey—the return home changed. Like Frodo in The Lord of the Rings, I’ve come back to familiar ground, but I carry the ache of transformation.
This episode is about laying down old lenses, rediscovering Scripture as story, and stepping into a new world where discipleship is shaped by narrative—not just doctrine. I reflect on leaving pastoral ministry, reframing my faith, and learning to see gospel echoes in film, culture, and conversation.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in shallow faith or unsure how...
2025-10-1212 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 27: Jaws (1975): The Monster Beneath—When comfort hides danger, and courage enters the water.What happens when danger is buried—and comfort becomes more sacred than truth?
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we listen deeply to the story of Jaws—not to extract theology, but to honor the ache it exposes. Beneath the suspense lies a spiritual confrontation: the cost of denial, the silencing of fear, and the courage it takes to name what others ignore. From Brody’s fear of water to the town’s refusal to close the beaches, this story reveals what happens when survival is sacrificed for image—and how the Gospel enters the deep, not to shame f...
2025-10-0522 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 26: The Opposition – Can the Rewrite Be Sacred?The Opposition – Can the Rewrite Be Sacred?
Every great story has a moment of resistance. A force that pushes back against the action. A cost that clarifies what the calling truly demands.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, I share the season of opposition that nearly broke me—and the grace that refused to let go. From ministry loss to relational rupture, I walked through the ache of being misunderstood, misrepresented, and spiritually displaced. But in that ache, something sacred emerged: a gospel that reframed everything. This isn’t just a story of pain. It’s a stor...
2025-09-2817 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 25: Genesis 4 – Worship Distorted, Mercy PreservedSin doesn’t just fracture our relationship with God—it distorts our worship, poisons our identity, and ruptures our brotherhood.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore Genesis 4 as the first post-Eden descent: two brothers, two offerings, one altar—and the first murder. What begins in devotion ends in violence. But even here, mercy interrupts judgment. We’ll trace the five movements of Genesis 4, unpack its symbolic imagery, and explore how blood, cities, and calling reverberate across Scripture and screen. From Cain’s mark to Seth’s birth, this chapter aches for redemption—and anticipates the mercy of Chris...
2025-09-2117 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 24: The Action — When the Gospel Finds You in Frames. My Journey from Attention to Incarnation🎙️ Episode: The Action — When the Gospel Finds You in Frames. My Journey from Attention to Incarnation.
Every great story has a moment of response—a shift from ache to action, from disruption to direction. In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle Harless shares the sacred turning point in his own journey: when film stopped being entertainment and became sacred ground.
From film school to The Bible Project, from cinematic ache to gospel clarity, this is the story of how narrative became formation—and how attention became calling. We’ll explore how story structure, visual theology, and biblical...
2025-09-1413 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 23: Jurassic Park: The Illusion of Control and the Gospel of ProtectionJurassic Park: The Illusion of Control and the Gospel of Protection
What happens when we play god—and creation roars back? In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle Harless explores the sacred tension at the heart of Jurassic Park: the illusion of control, the chaos of ambition, and the quiet courage of protection. Through character arcs, visual theology, and biblical echoes, we’ll trace how awe becomes action—and how inconvenient love becomes the truest form of discipleship.
From bones to benediction, this isn’t just a survival story. It’s a cinematic parable of surrender...
2025-09-0721 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 22: The Disruption – Can Disruption Be Holy? My Ache for a Church that Could Hold StoryBefore I ever taught on faith and film, I lived through the ache of disruption. In this deeply personal episode of Cinematic Scripture, I share my journey through fragile faith, ministry burnout, and the sacred tension that refused to stay quiet. From youth group bulletins to pandemic upheaval, I began to see that the systems I trusted couldn’t hold the weight of the gospel I was encountering.
What if the ache we feel isn’t rebellion—but invitation? What if disruption isn’t the end of the story—but the beginning of a new way to see?
2025-08-3109 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 21: The World – Can Story Be Sacred? My Faith & Film JourneyBefore I ever taught on faith and film, I wrestled with the tension between them.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, I share my personal journey—from growing up in the pews to finding gospel echoes in popcorn moments. Using the first movement of story structure, The World, I explore how films stirred something sacred long before I had language for it. Batman, Star Wars, The Matrix… these weren’t just entertainment—they were invitations. But the church didn’t always know what to do with that ache.
This is the story of sacred tension, cinematic...
2025-08-2411 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 20: The Courage to Care: Repentance and Re-creation in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)🌱 Episode: The Courage to Care: Repentance and Re-creation in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012) Truffula trees. Plastic paradise. An orange prophet with a mustache. At first glance, The Lorax (2012) is a playful warning about the environment—but beneath the animated whimsy lies a sacred call to responsibility.
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we sit with The Lorax—tracing its prophetic arc, its echoes of Genesis and Jeremiah, and its invitation to steward what’s been entrusted to us. We’ll explore story structure and the realm of transition, unpack its redemptive theme, and ask: What seeds are we planting w...
2025-08-1717 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 19: Luke 15 (Part 4): The Reckless Love That Changes EverythingThe trilogy in Luke 15 isn’t really about two sons— it’s about a Father who loved them both… and went to them both. In this final chapter of Cinematic Scripture’s Luke 15 series, we explore the deepest layer of the parable: the restoring, initiating, joy-filled love of God. 👟 A love that runs. 🎉 A love that restores. 💔 A love that invites. 🔥 A love that now sends us into the same movement.
🎧 Listen now to complete the arc of redemption and enter the heart of the Father.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activation, j...
2025-08-1013 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 18: ET: When Wonder Teaches Us to FeelRediscover the sacred through childlike wonder and shared ache.
This episode of Cinematic Scripture steps gently into the quiet brilliance of E.T. (1982)—not just as sci-fi nostalgia, but as a theology of tenderness. Behind the flying bikes and Reese’s Pieces is a redemptive story about presence over power, connection over control, and the kind of love that chooses to feel with us before trying to fix us. E.T. doesn’t argue or explain. He enters. And through him, Elliot learns to be seen—risking closeness, releasing control, and remembering how to feel again.
🎧 List...
2025-08-0315 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 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 Luke 15—not just as theology, but as trilogy. Each parable rises in tension, relationship, and emotional depth. One lost sheep. One lost coin. One wandering son. Each scene adds weight. Each character widens the lens. Each story ends with heaven rejoicing. Something is lost. Something is found. And heaven erupts with joy.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activat...
2025-07-2712 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 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 Scripture, we explore what happens when people stand firm in their calling—even when the world rolls its eyes. We’ll examine the film’s narrative structure, talk about the realm of transition and the power of perseverance, and reflect on how courage, humility, and unseen faith shape the world around us. Because sometimes the most faithful thing you can do… is show up.
🎧 Featuring a...
2025-07-2014 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 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 around Jesus—both the hungry and the hardened. One group moves toward Him. The other grumbles. One says, “Could this be for me?” The other says, “How dare He?” And Jesus… tells a story that leaves one brother standing outside.
🎧 Listen now and follow the arc through Luke 15 Want to go deeper in how you engage film through a bibli...
2025-07-1116 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 14: Raiders of the Lost Ark: When the Sacred Refuses to Be PossessedWhat 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 humanity reaches for divine power without reverence. Indiana Jones may be chasing glory, but what he discovers is something far more sacred. We’ll examine how the film's structure, characters, and imagery reveal a powerful biblical theme: The unrestrained pursuit of power leads to destruction—but humility and reverence can redeem. From Belloq’s obsession to Indy’s t...
2025-07-0622 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 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 our understanding of grace. In this first episode, we sit with the story of the Prodigal Son. Not to rush toward the happy ending—but to witness the descent, the hunger, and the surprising turn toward grace.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activation, join me for the 5-Day Challenge: Gospel Clarity Through Story.
I’ll gu...
2025-07-0412 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 12: The Gospel Costs Everything—What Casablanca Exposes About Real LoveIs 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 Casablanca a powerful reflection of the Christian journey.
Key takeaways:
- What does it truly mean to sacrifice for love?
- How does Casablanca mirror spiritual transformation?
- Are we willing to lay down our own desires for a greater cause?
- How can film spark deeper conversations about faith and truth?
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2025-06-0633 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 11: Hollywood on Biblical Themes: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand UpHollywood 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, examining their themes, artistic choices, and theological implications. From The Passion of the Christ to Jesus Christ Superstar, each film presents a different view of Jesus—the suffering servant, the teacher, the merciful king, the Messiah, and even a deeply human figure.
We’ll analyze how these portrayals align (or deviate) from the biblical Jesus, asking: Can these films le...
2025-05-1656 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 10: How to Share the Gospel Using the Power of StorytellingWhat 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 powerful and relatable way. From Into the Spider-Verse to Captain America, every great story follows a pattern—World, Disruption, Action, Opposition, and New World.
These steps not only shape the biggest blockbusters but also help us articulate the greatest story ever told: the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I’ll walk you through how this structure make...
2025-05-0914 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 9: The 5-Part Formula Behind Every Great Story—From Blockbusters to ScriptureEvery 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 Cinematic Scripture, we break down these five foundational steps—The World, The Disruption, The Action, The Opposition, and The New World—and explore how they shape the narratives we love. From Star Wars to Spider-Man, Toy Story to Top Gun: Maverick, and even Scripture itself, these storytelling patterns connect deeply with our human experience. Learning to spot them not only enriches h...
2025-05-0221 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 8: The Story Begins: 7 Themes from Genesis That Shape the BibleGenesis 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 uncover how these themes—from God’s goodness and humanity’s partnership with Him to the impact of sin and the promise of salvation—are woven through Scripture, connecting the garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem.
Through storytelling techniques, we explore the theological truths set up at the Bible’s beginning and revisit them throughout its narrative, discovering how the Bible mirrors...
2025-04-2518 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 7: The Fall and Promise of Genesis 3In 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 storytelling, we uncover the profound spiritual truths, themes, and imagery that shape the grand narrative of Scripture.
Join us as we explore:
Storytelling Structure: How Genesis 1 and 2 establish the world of the story with God’s intent for humanity, while Genesis 3 brings the disruption that sets the action in motion.
Symbolism: From nakedness to fig leaves, discover how Genesi...
2025-04-1119 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 6: Hope and Despair in Return of the KingIn 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 faintest spark of hope can overpower the shadow of despair—just as Aragorn's unwavering faith rallies a broken world against insurmountable odds.
Join us for a journey into Middle-earth that reminds us of the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.
🛠️ And if you’re ready to move from cinematic longing to spiritual activation, join me for the 5-Day Challenge: Gospel Clar...
2025-04-0732 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 5: Oscar Spotlight: The Intersection of Faith and Film in 2025In this episode, host Cyle Harless turns the spotlight onto the 97th Academy Awards.
We'll dive into the ten Best Picture nominees, as well as films from the International and Animated Feature categories, examining what they reveal about our current culture. Through storytelling techniques and a biblical lens, we'll uncover the themes of power and perception in these Oscar-nominated films. Join us as we explore how to engage with these movies from a faith-based perspective.
At the end, Cyle will list his picks for what will win and what should win. Let's roll out the...
2025-03-0240 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 4: Harmony and Trust in Genesis 2This episode of Cinematic Scripture, unravels the deeper themes of trust, partnership, and divine relationship as depicted in the second chapter of Genesis.
Through engaging storytelling techniques, we explore the plot, setting, and characters, uncovering the symbolism and foreshadowing that weave through the narrative. Discover how the imagery of the Garden of Eden, the role of humanity, and the presence of God create a tapestry that lays the foundation for the entire biblical narrative. We address the crucial question: will humanity choose to trust God or venture their own way?
Tune in for an insightful...
2025-02-2117 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 3: Anyone Can Cook: Finding Your Value in RatatouilleIn this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle dives into his top 10 films starting with "Ratatouille".
The episode focuses on the movie "Ratatouille" and its key themes. It begins by introducing the film and its protagonist, Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a chef. The main theme discussed is identity, with Remy's journey of self-discovery and acceptance highlighted.
The episode also delves into the film's structure, character development, and the use of food imagery. Biblical perspectives are explored, drawing parallels between Remy's experiences and Christian teachings. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to reflect on...
2025-02-0722 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 2: Genesis 1: A Cinematic Journey Through CreationIn this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we dive into the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis 1.
We explore the narrative structure of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the beginning of a story. 1. The Structure of Genesis 1: We discuss the unique narrative structure of the creation story, highlighting how it sets the stage for the rest of the Bible. 2. God as the Main Character: We delve into the portrayal of God as the main character, whose actions throughout the creation story reveal His divine nature. 3. The Setting: We explore the setting of Genesis 1 - the formless...
2025-01-2411 min
Cinematic ScriptureEpisode 1: A Wonderful Faith: The Spiritual Journey in 'It's a Wonderful Life'In our very first episode, we delve into the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' and explore its theme, subtext, imagery, and more.
1. Introduction: Brief overview of 'It's a Wonderful Life.
2. Subject and Theme Exploration: Discussion on the film's major and minor theme and whether they communicate truth or lies from biblical perspective.
3. Setups and Payoffs, Imagery, and subtext discussion: Deep dive into some of the setups and payoffs, imagery, and subtext and how they reinforce the theme and encourage discussion regarding faith and culture.
4. Conclusion: Discussion on theme, setups and...
2025-01-0522 min