The Theology Pod
Theology is not just something we study in books or articles or debate in academic ivory towers. It is something we live, breathe, and practice in the messiness and creative chaos of our lives. Whether you are ordained clergy, a lay person like me discerning their calling to ministry, an artist seeking to understand the sacred in your work, or someone curious about how theology intersects the world around us, this podcast has got you.
The Theology Pod
Theology at the Movies: Christmas Films Edition
Think Christmas movies are just snow, sentiment, and nostalgia? Think again. Join Alex and Michael as they unwrap the hidden theology in beloved holiday classics like It's a Wonderful Life, Joyeux Noel, A Christmas Carol, and Elf.
From George Bailey's crisis of meaning to soldiers singing carols in the trenches of WWI, these aren't just feel-good films. They're modern parables exploring profound questions: What makes a life meaningful? Can we be redeemed? Does love conquer all?
Discover how Frank Capra, Charles Dickens, and even the Muppets have hidden eternal truths in your old DVD collection. These films offer sermons without cathedrals, revealing divine truths about sacrifice, grace, and what we choose to believe.
Whether it's angels earning their wings or Buddy the Elf in yellow tights, there's more theology happening in your holiday movie marathon than you might think.
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