Ep 16: The Dads Pay a Visit to Talk about Story

They Cloned Tyrone is a modern sci-fi thriller that explores the lasting impacts of racism by following Fontain, a drug dealer in a neighborhood called the Glen and his terrifying discovery of who is pulling the strings behind some of the strange occurances he has witnessed. Josh and Femi are joined this week by Jac'Quon, Josh's friend from his church small group. Together, the guys discuss how we should seek to fix problems as Christians, building a trustworthy team, and how sin can limit our understanding of true freedom.

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Zach is Josh's younger brother and a current full time missionary with the organization YWAM. (Youth with a Mission). When he's not doing the Lord's work (literally), he enjoys anime, manga, and fighting games. In this episode, Josh and Zach talk about their observations about media literacy in our current audience culture and why it is an important skill for fans of any media to learn.

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A holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life follows George Bailey: family man and community pillar as he wrestles with the deep fear that he has wasted his life. In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Femi discuss why doing the little things in life well matters, the importance of encouraging loved ones sooner than later, and embracing the value God places on our lives.

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On the surface, Lars and the Real Girl may seem like a film treading a fine line between real and raunchy. But, below the odd premise is a heart wrenching story about family and community sacrificing to radically love a deeply hurting Lars. In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss the role of the church, how we can love people going through uncomfortable trials, and when we need to challenge our intentions when trying to help.

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Before it was even released, Barbie was considered a contentious movie, especially among Christian circles. Now with it's digital release, the Parable Arrows team wanted to put this film to the test: Was Barbie really an anti-men film and feminist propaganda? Or was it a movie posing thought provoking questions about identity that are Biblically accurate? In this episode, Josh is joined by his fellow Philosophy and Christian Thought teacher Amy Heck-Collins, as well as Katie and Lydia, two students who were a part of his media analysis class from Fall 2022 to Spring 2023.

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God is the giver of all talents and gifts. When we see the gifts in others, it is logical and easy for us to want to encourage a certain life path. However, what if that is not the way the person wants their life to go? In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss the 2017 film Gifted with Chris Evans. They discuss the question above and more as they analyze the film and relate it to Scripture.

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Over the summer, Josh and Parable Arrows first ever intern Aidan recorded video versions of our podcast. Our first discussion was with multimedia talent Byron, aka B-Rut. We covered the power of film, what it means to be shrewd in business as a Christian, the importance of faith AND action together, and the way God calls us to be about his mission.

B-Rut's Website:

https://brutmusic.com/

https://brutpro.com/

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If you are a long time fan, you may have noticed that most of our episodes revolve around the stories in movies. However, we believe that stories in any medium can be used to have deeper discussions around God and the human experience. In this episode, Josh is joined by Jordan Mefford, who played multiple roles in Parable Arrows' first short film, Sabbath of Sorrow. Josh and Jordan discuss the Japanese RPG Persona 5 Royal, a video game with complex themes around justice, changing the human heart, and a difficult question: Is it morally wrong to force someone to change for the better?

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Josh often mentions on the podcast that his favorite show of all time is the anime Attack on Titan. It's a strange show that is characterized by visceral action, espionage, and themes that explore the depravity of humankind. In this episode, Josh K is joined by Josh S, co-worker and fellow mega-fan of Attack on Titan. In this episode, the Joshes do a deep dive into the three main characters of the show: Eren, Armin, and Mikasa.

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Why Josh loves Attack on Titan: https://youtu.be/WpqrRpqYiW8

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Black Panther was a cultural moment upon its release. Featuring the late Chadwick Boseman as its titular protagonist, the film celebrated black culture, challenged what it looks like to be a good leader, and offered a look at how leaders can do a better job of serving the ones they are over. This episode, Josh and Femi are joined by the amazing John Larry, Josh's principal and officially unofficial mentor.

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