Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
From spot-on Mickey Mouse impressions and late-night banter to dissecting the new Gladiator 2 and dreaming of a full-scale biblical blockbuster, this episode covers all things entertainment! We dive into the appeal (and pitfalls) of epic historical films, debate why Hollywood hasn’t given King David the full “Braveheart treatment,” and celebrate Mel Gibson’s groundbreaking role in faith-based cinema. If you’re here for a little laughter, a little theology, and a whole lot of movie talk—this is your jam!
In This Episode We Chat About:
- Hilarious Disney/Mickey Mouse voiceovers
- Gladiator 2 and why the sequel left some fans wanting more
- Mel Gibson’s impact, from Braveheart to The Passion of the Christ
- Whether a big-budget biblical epic is on the horizon (King David, anyone?)
- How faith and pop culture are colliding in Hollywood
00:00 – Intro & “Left Behind” Y2K Memories
00:16 – Shaq Buys Reebok?
01:14 – Walmart Graveyard Shift Stories
02:28 – Rumors, Panhandling & Late-Night Walmart
03:24 – “Sponsored by Walmart”…Not Really
03:31 – Dollar General & Big-Box Store Chat
04:22 – Shaq as a Businessman & Owning Five Guys
05:00 – Shaq’s Financial Advice & College Deals
06:05 – Shaq’s Faith & Love for Women’s Basketball
07:06 – Nice vs. Kind: The Real Fruit of the Spirit
08:31 – Discipleship & Healthy Correction
09:03 – Trauma vs. Healthy Stress
10:20 – The Role of Fathers & Maturing in Christ
11:06 – Forming Christ in Us (Romans 8)
12:02 – Why Correction Matters for Growth
13:17 – Procrastination: Good or Bad Stress?
15:11 – The “Why” Behind Your Work
16:51 – House Church vs. Big Church & Communion Questions
18:26 – Making Space for Deeper Study & Creativity
19:23 – Heidi Baker’s “Stop & Pray” Principle
20:32 – Living From Rest & Collaboration
22:00 – Rest vs. Laziness & Psalm 23
25:43 – Surrounding Yourself with Complementary People
27:48 – Different Church Expressions & Celebrating Them
28:53 – Ecumenical Unity & Bridging Denominational Gaps
32:54 – Fields of Faith & Multi-Church Worship Nights
34:34 – Finding Fun Amid Responsibilities
36:00 – Master’s Program, Procrastination, and Excellence
37:08 – Doing Work “as Unto God”
38:01 – “Mountains of Responsibility” & Having Fun
39:14 – Blizzard Adventures in Breckenridge
40:16 – Four Seasons & Random Tangents
41:58 – Deep-Sea Fishing Fiasco in Florida
42:14 – Casting Vision for the New Year
43:17 – Late-Night Vision-Casting & PowerPoints
44:00 – Staying Up ‘til 5AM on New Year’s
44:42 – Y2K Flashbacks & The World’s Time Zones
45:43 – Mufasa?! Random Movie Mentions
46:10 – AMC Subscriptions & Non-Demonic Films
47:53 – The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever
48:53 – Gladiator 2 & Weak Plot Holes
50:05 – Mel Gibson, The Passion & Hollywood Pushback
51:52 – Passion of the Christ’s Impact on Faith Films
52:20 – The Chosen & Questions About Mormon Involvement
53:16 – Dreaming of a Big-Budget “King David” Epic
54:48 – Jason Bourne, “Born Again,” & Faith Jokes
55:07 – Angel Studios & Miracles on Film
56:01 – Faith in Mainstream Music & Forrest Frank
57:00 – Surfaces’ “Sunday Best” & Christian Undertones
58:21 – Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Authentic Faith
1:00:35 – Mickey Mouse Impressions & Disney Tangents
1:01:50 – Enjoying Quality Time & Random Cigar Shop Encounters
1:05:45 – Staying Up Late & Creating Meaningful Moments
1:07:09 – Planning a Communion Retreat
1:09:26 – Powerful Testimonies of Communion
1:14:13 – Adam, Creation, & Christ as the Second Adam
1:17:50 – Worship as Obedience & Being a Living Sacrifice
1:19:42 – Many Facets of Communion (Healing & Covenant)
1:21:28 – Real Wholeness & Isaiah 61 Freedom
1:22:00 – Book Recommendations & “Don’t Stop” Devotional
1:24:32 – Final Thoughts & Quick Promotions
From spot-on Mickey Mouse impressions and late-night banter to dissecting the new Gladiator 2 and dreaming of a full-scale biblical blockbuster, this episode covers all things entertainment! We dive into the appeal (and pitfalls) of epic historical films, debate why Hollywood hasn’t given King David the full “Braveheart treatment,” and celebrate Mel Gibson’s groundbreaking role in faith-based cinema. If you’re here for a little laughter, a little theology, and a whole lot of movie talk—this is your jam!
In This Episode We Chat About:
- Hilarious Disney/Mickey Mouse voiceovers
- Gladiator 2 and why the sequel left some fans wanting more
- Mel Gibson’s impact, from Braveheart to The Passion of the Christ
- Whether a big-budget biblical epic is on the horizon (King David, anyone?)
- How faith and pop culture are colliding in Hollywood
00:00 – Intro & “Left Behind” Y2K Memories
00:16 – Shaq Buys Reebok?
01:14 – Walmart Graveyard Shift Stories
02:28 – Rumors, Panhandling & Late-Night Walmart
03:24 – “Sponsored by Walmart”…Not Really
03:31 – Dollar General & Big-Box Store Chat
04:22 – Shaq as a Businessman & Owning Five Guys
05:00 – Shaq’s Financial Advice & College Deals
06:05 – Shaq’s Faith & Love for Women’s Basketball
07:06 – Nice vs. Kind: The Real Fruit of the Spirit
08:31 – Discipleship & Healthy Correction
09:03 – Trauma vs. Healthy Stress
10:20 – The Role of Fathers & Maturing in Christ
11:06 – Forming Christ in Us (Romans 8)
12:02 – Why Correction Matters for Growth
13:17 – Procrastination: Good or Bad Stress?
15:11 – The “Why” Behind Your Work
16:51 – House Church vs. Big Church & Communion Questions
18:26 – Making Space for Deeper Study & Creativity
19:23 – Heidi Baker’s “Stop & Pray” Principle
20:32 – Living From Rest & Collaboration
22:00 – Rest vs. Laziness & Psalm 23
25:43 – Surrounding Yourself with Complementary People
27:48 – Different Church Expressions & Celebrating Them
28:53 – Ecumenical Unity & Bridging Denominational Gaps
32:54 – Fields of Faith & Multi-Church Worship Nights
34:34 – Finding Fun Amid Responsibilities
36:00 – Master’s Program, Procrastination, and Excellence
37:08 – Doing Work “as Unto God”
38:01 – “Mountains of Responsibility” & Having Fun
39:14 – Blizzard Adventures in Breckenridge
40:16 – Four Seasons & Random Tangents
41:58 – Deep-Sea Fishing Fiasco in Florida
42:14 – Casting Vision for the New Year
43:17 – Late-Night Vision-Casting & PowerPoints
44:00 – Staying Up ‘til 5AM on New Year’s
44:42 – Y2K Flashbacks & The World’s Time Zones
45:43 – Mufasa?! Random Movie Mentions
46:10 – AMC Subscriptions & Non-Demonic Films
47:53 – The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever
48:53 – Gladiator 2 & Weak Plot Holes
50:05 – Mel Gibson, The Passion & Hollywood Pushback
51:52 – Passion of the Christ’s Impact on Faith Films
52:20 – The Chosen & Questions About Mormon Involvement
53:16 – Dreaming of a Big-Budget “King David” Epic
54:48 – Jason Bourne, “Born Again,” & Faith Jokes
55:07 – Angel Studios & Miracles on Film
56:01 – Faith in Mainstream Music & Forrest Frank
57:00 – Surfaces’ “Sunday Best” & Christian Undertones
58:21 – Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Authentic Faith
1:00:35 – Mickey Mouse Impressions & Disney Tangents
1:01:50 – Enjoying Quality Time & Random Cigar Shop Encounters
1:05:45 – Staying Up Late & Creating Meaningful Moments
1:07:09 – Planning a Communion Retreat
1:09:26 – Powerful Testimonies of Communion
1:14:13 – Adam, Creation, & Christ as the Second Adam
1:17:50 – Worship as Obedience & Being a Living Sacrifice
1:19:42 – Many Facets of Communion (Healing & Covenant)
1:21:28 – Real Wholeness & Isaiah 61 Freedom
1:22:00 – Book Recommendations & “Don’t Stop” Devotional
1:24:32 – Final Thoughts & Quick Promotions
