A Christian View of Faith and Films
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and John Priddy discuss Christianity, film, and the arts, focusing on the power of story.
Darrell L. Bock • John Priddy
May 4, 2021
Films
In this Series
Film and Life's Issues
In this episode, Darrell Bock, Claude Alexander, and Craig Detweiler discuss the collaboration between Windrider and the Sundance Film Festival and how films are a great way to engage the culture around us.
Claude Alexander • Craig Detweiler • Darrell L. Bock
November 21, 2023
Engaging Culture Through Film
In this episode, Darrell Bock and Kasey Olander discuss with Claude Alexander and Ryann Heim the intersection of faith and culture through films, emphasizing how movies can foster empathy, open dialogue, and offer valuable insights for Christian communities. They discuss specific films shown at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Claude Alexander • Darrell L. Bock • Kasey Olander • Ryann Heim
February 11, 2025
When Films Reflect Culture
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Claude Alexander, and John Priddy highlight films from the Sundance Film Festival and in collaboration with an online event hosted by Windrider, and they discuss each narrative, pointing out how Christians can glean fresh insight into our culture and the human condition.
Claude Alexander • Darrell L. Bock • John Priddy
June 14, 2022
Evaluating Movies with Biblical Themes
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Naima Lett discuss the state of faith films in Hollywood, focusing on the methods of evaluating these faith films.
Darrell L. Bock • Naima Lett
April 28, 2015
Faith, Work, and Filmmaking
In this episode, Mikel Del Rosario and Alex Kendrick discuss faith, work, and filmmaking, focusing on Kendrick's experiences in acting and producing movies like Fireproof, War Room, and Overcomer.
Alex Kendrick • Mikel Del Rosario
August 27, 2019
How to Watch a Movie
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Robert Johnston discuss a biblical theology of cinema, focusing on how the church can better engage with universal themes expressed in popular movies.
Darrell L. Bock • Robert K. Johnston
July 28, 2015
Movies and the Cultural Shift
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Robert Johnston discuss a biblical theology of cinema, focusing on the church’s response to a cultural shift.
Darrell L. Bock • Robert K. Johnston
July 21, 2015
Universal Themes in Popular Movies
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss universal themes and narratives in popular films.
Darrell L. Bock • Michael J. Svigel
December 13, 2016
Appreciating the Arts
Join Kasey Olander, Neil Coulter, and Todd Agnew as they explore why the arts matter for Christian life and worship—from the creative process to art’s role in community, theology, and incarnational praise.
Kasey Olander • Neil R. Coulter • Todd W. Agnew
October 7, 2025
Review of Heaven is for Real
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and the family, focusing on Heaven is for Real. Note: This episode contains spoilers.
Charles W. Dickens • Darrell L. Bock • Timothy J. Basselin
October 14, 2014
Review of Saving Mr. Banks
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and the family, focusing on Saving Mr. Banks.
Charles W. Dickens • Darrell L. Bock • Timothy J. Basselin
October 7, 2014