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Public Safety Talk RadioNext Phase LeadershipPublic Safety Talk Radio Episode 158Jeff Morefield, retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran, joins us to talk about Next Phase Leadership. Jeff explores the realities of the transition from a first-responder career as well as details the leadership skills needed for the next chapter in order to move forward with purpose. Jeff Morefield is a featured speaker at the 1st Responder Conference in Santa Barbara, CA on April 13, 2026. Learn more about 1st Responder Conferences at https://www.1strc.org/ and learn more about Jeff Morefield at https://jeffmorefield.com/...
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Robert Falconer043 - 18 - A Grave OpenedDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-03-0208 minRobert Falconer042 - 17 - Home AgainDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-03-0113 minRobert Falconer041 - 16 - A Strange NightDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2823 minRobert Falconer040 - 15 - The Last of the CoalsDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2719 minRobert Falconer039 - 14 - Mysie's FaceDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2616 minRobert Falconer038 - 13 - Shargar's ArmDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2509 minRobert Falconer037 - 12 - The Granite ChurchDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2419 minRobert Falconer036 - 11 - Robert's VowDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2307 minRobert Falconer035 - 10 - A Father and a DaughterDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2215 minRobert Falconer034 - 09 - A Human SoulDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2116 minRobert Falconer033 - 08 - A Human ProvidenceDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-2012 minRobert Falconer032 - 07 - Eric EricsonDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1927 minRobert Falconer031 - 06 - Dr Anderson AgainDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1909 minRobert Falconer030 - 05 - The CompetitionDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1909 minRobert Falconer029 - 04 - The Aberdeen GarretDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1914 minRobert Falconer028 - 03 - 'The End Crowns All'Dive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1919 minRobert Falconer027 - 02 - The StrokeDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1915 minRobert Falconer026 - 01 - Robert Knocks--And the Door is Not OpenedDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1921 minRobert Falconer025 - 25 - The Gates of ParadiseDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1912 minRobert Falconer024 - 24 - Boot for BaleDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1912 minRobert Falconer023 - 23 - An Auto Da FeDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1925 minRobert Falconer022 - 22 - Dr AndersonDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1905 minRobert Falconer021 - 21 - The DragonDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1907 minRobert Falconer020 - 20 - Jessie HewsonDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1919 minRobert Falconer019 - 19 - Robert Steals His OwnDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1924 minRobert Falconer018 - 18 - Nature Puts in a ClaimDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1913 minRobert Falconer017 - 17 - AdventuresDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1924 minRobert Falconer016 - 16 - Mr Lammie's FarmDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1923 minRobert Falconer015 - 15 - Eric EricsonDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1917 minRobert Falconer014 - 14 - Mary St JohnDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1908 minRobert Falconer013 - 13 - Robert's MotherDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1914 minRobert Falconer012 - 12 - Robert's Plan of SalvationDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1932 minRobert Falconer011 - 11 - Private InterviewsDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1930 minRobert Falconer010 - 10 - Another Discovery in the GarretDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1932 minRobert Falconer009 - 09 - A DiscoveryDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1914 minRobert Falconer008 - 08 - The Angel UnawaresDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1912 minRobert Falconer007 - 07 - Robert to the RescueDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1912 minRobert Falconer006 - 06 - Mrs FalconerDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1919 minRobert Falconer005 - 05 - The SymposiumDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1932 minRobert Falconer004 - 04 - ShargarDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1913 minRobert Falconer003 - 03 - The Boar's HeadDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1910 minRobert Falconer002 - 02 - A VisitorDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1916 minRobert Falconer001 - 01 - A RecollectionDive into the enchanting world of Robert Falconer, a Victorian novel that brings to life a beloved character first introduced in MacDonalds David Elginbrod. This heartfelt narrative, narrated by Kenneth R. Morefield, invites you to explore themes of love, faith, and personal growth in a richly woven tapestry of 19th-century life.
2026-02-1906 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+David Elginbrod by George MacDonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/257146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: David Elginbrod
Author: George MacDonald
Narrator: Kenneth R. Morefield
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 17 hours 51 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
David Elginbrod was George Macdonald's first real success, a novel of Scottish country life. Published in 1862, it was dedicated to the memory of Lady Noel Byron.(Summary from wikipedia)
2016-01-015h 51Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalDavid Elginbrod by George MacDonaldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/257146to listen full audiobooks.
Title: David Elginbrod
Author: George MacDonald
Narrator: Kenneth R. Morefield
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 17 hours 51 minutes
Release date: January 1, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
David Elginbrod was George Macdonald's first real success, a novel of Scottish country life. Published in 1862, it was dedicated to the memory of Lady Noel Byron.(Summary from wikipedia)
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The Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #54: Entourage -- Making New Fans and Disappointing Old OnesAlex McKee subs in for Todd to discuss whether or not one has to know the Entourage television show to like the movie. He and Ken also discuss the ethics of nudity and violence in film and whether Entourage satirizes or glorifies the Hollywood lifestyle.
2015-06-0333 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #53: Tokyo Story and the Ideal of FamilyTodd and Ken discuss Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story. Is the film compassionate towards its characters? Does it blame one generation more than the other for the deterioration of family? Does the film lament the breakdown of the extended family or merely document it? Ken questions whether there is an ideal organization of extended families and whether our expectations of them come from The Bible or our respective cultures. Also: what does any of this have to do with King Lear or Downton Abbey? Tune in and find out.
2015-06-0134 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #52: The Jones Family Will Make a Way at SXSWOn the road at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival, Ken and Todd report back on the documentary The Jones Family Will Make a Way.The film chronicles the unlikely alliance between an African-American family of gospel singers and the white, secular rock critic who loves their music.Todd likes the Jones Family Singers but questions the film’s narrative frame (which seems to treat the mainstreaming of gospel music as a new phenomenon). Ken likes the way the film challenges our preconceived notions of what happens when Christian artists interact with secular counterparts. And they both think the music is terrific. Liste...
2015-06-0124 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #51: Calvary--Good or GreatTodd and Ken are back for the last podcast of the year, and they are looking at John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary. The film was recently honored by the 2014 Arts & Faith Ecumenical Jury as one of the ten best of the year, so why are the hosts a bit cooler towards it?The discussion examines issues such as corporate guilt and why no human character can ultimately be a satisfying “Christ†figure. Is the film an allegory? If so, of what? And does the film change its mind about whether or not Father James is an innocent victim?
2015-06-0131 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #50: The Equalizer, King David, and Righteous AngerAntoine Fuqua directs Denzel Washington in The Equalizer. Ken and co-host Todd Truffin examine the film and question whether violence, even in the service of justice, can ever be practiced without a psychic and spiritual toll. Is it okay to hate the wicked? To celebrate their downfall? If so, when? And what are the spiritual dangers of doing so?
2015-06-0131 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #49: SupermenschDo you believe in karma? Why did Shep Gordon beg John Lennon to have his picture taken with Anne Murray? Who created the celebrity chef? What really happened the night Alice Cooper didn’t bite the head off of a chicken? And can *anyone* just drop in at Shep’s home in Maui? Ken and Todd discuss Mike Myers’s endearing (perhaps too endearing) portrait of the king of all the talent managers in a podcast about Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon.***Content Advisory*** This podcast contains some explicit language (a crude sexual term that Shep is wearing on a T-Shirt in on...
2015-06-0128 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #48: Lucy -- God or Godlike? Luc Besson’s Lucy stars Scarlett Johansson as a woman who is exposed to a new synthetic drug that allows her to access more and more of her brain. Does the drug give her godlike powers, or is the film suggesting that she actually becomes God? And what does Lucy’s transformation say about the way we conceive God? Lucy is a summer popcorn movie, to be sure. But when a movie has this much God symbolism, you can bet The Thin Place is going to ponder what it all is supposed to mean.
2015-06-0128 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #47: Fever Pitch -- Obsession or IdolatryAs the World Cup draws to a close, Ken and Todd discuss one of the best films ever made about our obsession with sports. What is the difference between enthusiasm and obsession? At what point does a central preoccupation become idolatrous? Is the film postmodern? And what does any of this have to do with the book of Ecclesiastes?
2015-06-0128 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #46: Violence in The Edge of TomorrowBack after a hiatus, Ken and Todd discuss Doug Liman’s sci-fi film, The Edge of Tomorrow. Why is the way violence is represented in the film particularly disturbing? Are we intended to laugh at it? And why does Todd say the movie reminded him of watching someone play a video game?
2015-06-0125 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #45: Lessons Learned from PhilomenaJust in time for the Academy Awards, Ken and Todd look at one of the nominees: Stephen Frears’s Philomena. How does the film depict its protagonist’s Roman Catholicism, and what can those outside that denomination learn from her example?
2015-05-3142 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #44: Two Views of Wall StreetKen and Todd talk about depictions of Wall Street in Oliver Stone’s film of the same name and, more recently, in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. What does Stone’s dedication tell us about which character is the moral center? Does Bud Fox look into the abyss or dive in head first? How does Jordan Belfort compare to Gordon Gekko, and how does that comparison reveal ways America has changed in the last three decades?
2015-05-3141 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #43: Looking for God in 12 Years a SlaveTodd and Ken examine 12 Years a Slave. Is God absent from the world of slavery? Are there contemporary lessons or themes to be drawn from this historical drama? Why is the singing of “Roll Jordan†the most important scene?
2015-05-3145 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #42: To Be or Not to Be and Comic Dis-easeTodd and Ken take a look at Ernst Lubitsch’s To Be or Not to Be. Should some topics be off limits for comedy? What line did even Lubitsch’s team fear went too far? Who is the film’s real villain? (Hint: it’s not the Nazis.) What films today make us similarly uneasy and what can we learn from films that disquiet us?
2015-05-3150 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #41: The Devil's BackboneKen and Todd discuss Guillermo del Toro’s horror film that has recently received the Criterion treatment. What is the difference between horror and Gothic? When is violence tragic rather than just shocking? How does belief in “the curse†unite the materialist and the spiritually minded?
2015-05-3143 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #40: Gravity -- Good or Great?Ken and Todd are back, and they are discussing one of this fall’s most anticipated films: Gravity. Is it a thriller or a drama? What do we mean when we call something a “good†film? Is it “well made†or “effective� And can the hosts avoid the implication that, for a Christian, content is more important than technique when judging a film?
2015-05-3149 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #39: Umberto D. and the Limits of EmpathyTodd and Ken discuss Vittorio De Sica’s poignant saga of an aged pensioner trying to avoid eviction. What are the differences between empathy and pity and which does the film invoke? Is Umberto D. unlikable?
2015-05-3146 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #38: Vengeance and Redemption in The SearchersPeter Waldron drops in on The Thin Place to sub for the vacationing Todd and to render Ken momentarily speechless with his take on one of the more iconic climactic moments in Hollywood history. Does Ethan Edwards have a redemptive moment? Does he need one?
2015-05-3137 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #37: Death and Sacrifice in GojiraKen and Todd look at the original pacific rim monster and compare the theme of sacrifice in Gojira to that presented in modern disaster films.
2015-05-3148 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #36: Genre Conventions in White House DownKen and Todd examine the conventions of action films and how White House Down uses them. Do action films promote American exceptionalism? How does the use of comic relief undercut the film’s moral seriousness? What makes a true hero?
2015-05-3145 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #35: Love and Masks in The MagicianTodd and Ken look at Ingmar Bergman’s The Magician. Is the film about the conflict between rationalism and faith or the conflict between performers and critics? What did Bergman say about the film in interviews? What makes Ken say that Bergman is the director he’s tried the hardest to like without success? Did The Magician change his mind?
2015-05-3149 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #34: At Any PriceKen and Todd discuss Ramin Bahrani’s At Any Price. Which family member did Todd want to see more of? What connections does Ken see between this film and Chop Shop? Is the film’s climactic sermon meant ironically? WARNING: Plot spoilers.
2015-05-3133 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #33: Timeless Truth in StromboliTodd and Ken discuss the films of Roberto Rossellini, focusing on Stromboli. How sympathetic is Karin? What does the film’s reference to the book of Isaiah mean? Is the ending positive, negative or ambiguous? WARNING: Plot spoilers.
2015-05-3145 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #32: The Feel Good Mediocrity of 42Ken and Todd discuss Brian Helgeland’s hagiography of Jackie Robinson.
2015-05-3151 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #31: Predestination in Wreck-It RalphTodd and Ken look at Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, and ponder whether or not being written into a computer program is an apt metaphor for predestination. Also, what makes Ken compare Wreck-It Ralph to Paradise Lost?
2015-05-3140 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #30: On Finally Watching The Last Temptation of ChristTodd and Ken discuss Martin Scorsese’s (in)famous imagination of the life of Jesus. Is it really blasphemous? Is it any good? Do you have to watch a movie to be able to boycott it? And how do you pronounce “Nikos Kazantzakis�
2015-05-3150 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #29: Zero Dark Thirty and Historical FictionTodd and Ken examine the morality of making stories about other people’s lives. What is the difference between “truth†and “accuracy,†and is accomplishing one ever an excuse for neglecting the other? Should historical fiction be judged differently from imaginative fiction? Why or why not?
2015-05-3144 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #28: The Grapes of WrathKen and Todd look at John Ford’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel. What is the difference between poverty and destitution? Who is the audience surrogate? How is mythologizing the past different from arguing about the present?
2015-05-3138 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #27: The Hobbit: A Not So Unexpected TravestyKen and Todd claim that Peter Jackson doesn’t really understand the material that he is adapting. Is there any way they can back up such a claim?
2015-05-3152 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #26: Will God Give Us a Pass for Watching The Sessions?Ken and Todd tackle Ben Lewin’s The Sessions. Can a priest ever give you permission to sin? Does calling something therapy change what it is? Is God a bully who hates us and wants us to be miserable? Is it possible to be compassionate while still having standards?
2015-05-3134 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #25:The Exorcist and Christian Approaches to HorrorKen and Todd revisit William Friedkin’s horror masterpiece, The Exorcist, and use it as a springboard to talk about whether or not Christians should watch horror movies. Does the film imply that evil is stronger than holiness? Who is the main character? What does the film say about the spiritual condition of the late 20th century?
2015-05-3157 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #24: Looper and the Morality of Time TravelKen and Todd look at Rian Johnson’s sci-fi, time-travel hit, Looper. Is changing the future the same as “playing God� Is there anything theological about the film’s depiction of addictions? What verse in the Book of Genesis makes Ken doubtful that time-travel is ever really possible? Just what exactly is soul annihilation, and why does the way we interpret the film have consequences for the way we conceptualize hell?
2015-05-3140 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #23: Grace and Merit in Great ExpectationsGuest host Andrew Johnson joins Ken at the Toronto International Film Festival to discuss Mike Newell’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic novel. What is the difference between grace and random acts of kindness? Which character reminds Ken of the rock opera Chess? Warning: some profanity in this episode.
2015-05-3129 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #22: An Encounter with Simone WeilDirector Julia Haslett makes a documentary that is part biopic, part self-reflection. How should we respond to human suffering? Do Simone Weil’s writings give us a road map for answering that question?
2015-05-3149 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #21: Is Vertigo the Best Film of All Time?Critics polled by Sight & Sound magazine in 2012 ranked Vertigo as the greatest film of all time. What does that ranking say about the spirit of the age? Is the greatness of a film measurable? If not, why do we keep trying? What causes our obsession with lists? Ken and Todd discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece and the poll that thrust it back into the limelight. Warning: Spoilers for Vertigo and Sunrise: A Story of Two Humans.
2015-05-3147 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #20: Nature, Nurture, Truth, and Lies in The Dark Knight RisesHow Batman is not a “Christ figure†but Bane is reminiscent of…Willy Wonka!?! It’s the summer’s most anticipated film as only The Thin Place can cover it. Ken and Todd discuss whether Christopher Nolan’s trilogy is telling us “you can’t handle the truth†or simply isn’t clear in its own mind about what it wants to say. Warning: Spoilers!
2015-05-3144 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #19: When We Watch Chariots of Fire, Do We Feel His Pleasure?Few films are more beloved in Christian circles than Chariots of Fire. Todd and Ken ask why this is the case, and whether the film that beat out Raiders of the Lost Ark for an Academy Award has stood the test of time.
2015-05-3146 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #18: What We Choose to Believe about PrometheusRidley Scott’s return to science fiction is not only one of the most anticipated films of the year–a prequel to Alien–but it also attempts to address deep philosophical and religious questions. Can a film be an action blockbuster and a successful cosmological treatise?
2015-05-3142 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #17: The Elliptical Structure of Bresson's Lancelot du LacAs a touring retrospective and the reissue of a famous anthology revive interest in the enigmatic and critically revered Robert Bresson, Ken and Todd examine the French director’s Lancelot du Lac.
2015-05-3137 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #16: Theology and Social Justice in Love Free or DieKen and Todd discuss the theology of gays in the Christian church, the social justice of gays in America, and the differences (if any) between the two as they review a documentary about the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church.
2015-05-3149 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #15: Blue Like Jazz -- Satire or BildungsromanKen and Todd discuss Blue Like Jazz, Steve Taylor’s adaptation of Donald Miller’s best seller. Is the film a satire of Christianity? A Christian satire of the godless university? Is it funny? Will Christians like it? Will anyone else?
2015-05-3037 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #14: A Separation -- Meditations on LegalismKen and Todd discuss A Separation, Asghar Farhadi’s Academy Award winning film about a couple contemplating divorce in contemporary Iran. Is it ultimately more about the moral choices individuals make or the social structures that influence them? Can an Iranian film be a cautionary tale about American politics?
2015-05-3033 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #13: Faith and Disillusionment in Primary ColorsKen and Todd discuss Primary Colors, Mike Nichols’s adaptation of the fictionalized depiction of an adviser grappling with whether or not he can support a flawed governor who is running for president. Mike Nichols’s film gets the bulk of discussion, but there are also comments about HBO’s Game Change.
2015-05-3043 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #12: Undefeated and the Moral Economy of the UniverseTodd and Ken discuss Undefeated, the Academy Award winner for Best Documentary of 2011. Take care to build character, football coach Bill Courtney preaches, and winning will take care of itself.
2015-05-3043 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #11: Things I Don't UnderstandTodd and Ken discuss David Spaltro’s drama about a woman tormented by questions about what happens after we die.
2015-05-3037 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #10: Akira Kurosawa's High and LowIn this episode, Todd and Ken discuss High and Low. Is Mr. Gondo a “Christ†figure? What is the value of a human being? Is the kidnapper really a madman?
2015-05-3033 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #9: Soul Surfer and the Pesky "Christian" LabelIn this episode, Ken and Todd discuss Soul Surfer. Is “Christian Movie†a label or a genre? Does it make any difference? Did Soul Surfer do better than most Christian Movies at not making Todd want to scream and run the other way?
2015-05-3035 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #8: Purpose and Brokenness in HugoIn this episode, Todd and Ken look at Martin Scorsese’s Hugo. Is being a part of a larger whole horrific or comforting? Are some life purposes more exalted than others? Can community make us whole?
2015-05-3031 minThe Thin PlaceThe Thin Place #7: Le Havre and Fairy Tale MoralityIn this episode, Ken and Todd discuss the new film (and Cannes Palme d’Or nominee) from acclaimed Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki, Le Havre. Is this tale of a community rallying around a young African refugee a realistic look at the immigration issue, or just plain fairy tale? Tune in to find out.
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