Dune, Part 2, the much-anticipated sequel to Dune, shows the power of religion to control people and gives the unborn a voice.
An anachronistic, “first century” comedic drama, tells the story of an atheist who comes to a true knowledge of God through a series of unfortunate events. The post The Book of Clarence – A...
In Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, a solo mission gone wrong teaches a young pup the value of teamwork. The post PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie – AYJW146 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
The Creator demonstrates the role of propaganda in the dehumanization of enemies while losing its messaging to blatant agenda. The post The Creator – AYJW145 first appeared on Are You Just Watc...
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Based on a true story, the seeming fairy tale Gran Turismo proves that in the real world, chasing your dreams takes hard work and commitment. The post Gran Turismo – AYJW144 first appeared on A...
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In Devotion, two pilots develop a friendship that stands the test of adversity. The post Devotion – AYJW143 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, a retiring Indiana Jones is pulled back into one last adventure by his god-daughter, but will her debt and love of money lead him to ruin or to redemptio...
What does parenting, keeping the canon, being a villain, and spiders have in common? Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse! The post Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – AYJW141 first appeared o...
A psychotic atheist with a god-complex strives to replace a fallen universe by perfecting creation through guided evolution. The post Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 – AYJW140 first appeared on...
Battling an evil that steals souls for eternity is a job for . . . thieves . . . or at least it is in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The post Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves –...
Jesus Revolution presents a message of peace, love, and a spiritual awakening that will save the world. But is it drugs or Jesus? The post Jesus Revolution — AYJW138 first appeared on Are You J...
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We’ve grouped the Super Bowl ads under random award categories and we’ll hash out the winners for your listening pleasure.. Welcome to episode 137, the second (not annual) Are You Just Watchi...
A legendary, but lonely, hero learns to value love and friendship more than his life. The post Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – AYJW136 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
There’s no honor among thieves, unless you are providing . . . Leverage. In the case of the Jackal Job, a crooked judge is taking advantage of an elderly woman with Alzheimer's. The post The Ja...
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Justice, vengeance, and the desperate need for freedom from oppression come head to head when an ancient champion returns to a world still subjugated by evil. The post AYJW134 – Black Adam firs...
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The charming and entertaining murder mystery/comedy, See How They Run, shows how fiction can distort and harm reality. The post AYJW133 – See How They Run (2022) first appeared on Are You Just ...
A true-life story of daring and sacrifice demonstrates how compassion for strangers can bring the world together. The post AYJW132 – Thirteen Lives (2022) first appeared on Are You Just Watchin...
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Small town prejudice puts a traumatized and reclusive woman on trial for murder. The post Where the Crawdads Sing – AYJW131 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
The entire pantheon of pagan gods prove they are false in Thor: Love and Thunder. The post Thor Love and Thunder – AYJW130 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
A high energy action film pits identity against vocation, grudges against forgiveness, and personal advancement against team building. The post AYJW129 – Top Gun: Maverick first appeared on Are...
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Justifying evil actions in the pursuit of good intentions, a respected Marvel hero crosses the line. The post AYJW128 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness first appeared on Are You Jus...
What have you been watching so far this year? A general topic, I know, but hey, even Tim and I have an off month occasionally. The post AYJW127 – What We Watched first appeared on Are You Just ...
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A suffering veteran finds new meaning and purpose after traveling with a dog damaged by the same combat that ruined his military career. The post AYJW126 – Dog (2022) first appeared on Are You ...
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Redeeming Love, a historical romance inspired by the book of Hosea, ignites controversy in Christian circles. The post AYJW125 – Redeeming Love first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Seeking to correct a selfish mistake, a moralistic hero brings redemption rather than justice to the villains displaced by his actions. The post AYJW124 – Spider-Man: No Way Home first appeared...
Science takes on the supernatural in this nostalgic sequel to the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters. The post AYJW123 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
Dune, Part 1, begins the journey of a man-made messiah toward a “holy” upheaval that will reform a corrupt and stagnated society. The post AYJW122 – Dune (2021) first appeared on Are You Ju...
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The final Daniel Craig James Bond movie, No Time to Die, builds legacies on top of legends. The post AYJW121 – No Time to Die first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Eastern philosophy clashes with Western culture in Marvel’s Shang-Chi, a movie that pits good against evil in a classic Asian hero story. The post AYJW120 – Shang-Chi first appeared on Are Yo...
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In Amazon Prime’s The Tomorrow War, conscripted soldiers and scientific researchers try to prevent a future alien threat from destroying humanity, excluding the only secure hope of a true futur...
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The Black Widow finds family and forgiveness when her past blasts her out of her self-imposed exile. The post AYJW118 – Black Widow first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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An economically depressed community rallies its hope and faith around a racehorse. The post Dream Horse – AYJW117 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Stowaway addresses the age-old philosophical question of whose life has more value when someone must die so that others may live. The post Stowaway – AYJW116 first appeared on Are You Just Watc...
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It’s not all chaos and grief . . . there’s a moral to the story of WandaVision. The post WandaVision, Part 2 – AYJW115 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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The true heir to Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision dives into the consequences and the politics of a world fractured by the Blip. The post WandaVision, Part 1 – AYJW114 first appeared on Are You J...
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February was a dry month for movies, so once again we’re giving you a glimpse into what we've been watching for our own enjoyment. The post What We Watched – AYJW113 first appeared on Are You...
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The Pixar movie Soul uses a godless philosophy to chase the spark of living from before birth through death and onto the path to the Great Beyond. The post Soul – AYJW112 first appeared on Are ...
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Loyal, brave, true, devotion to family . . . and gender roles, deceit, and the energy of life in Disney's live-action Mulan! The post Mulan (2020) – AYJW111 first appeared on Are You Just Watch...
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Persecution, faith, and the struggle to evolve in X-Men: Apocalypse. The post X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 2 – AYJW110 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
"How you have fallen from the heavens! You destroyer of nations . . ."—Tim and Eve discuss Satan in relation to X:Men Apocalypse. The post X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 1 – AYJW109 first appeared o...
“What happens, happened” and other mind-bending philosophical anachronisms brought to you courtesy of Christoper Nolan’s TENET The post AYJW108 – TENET first appeared on Are You Just Watc...
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With few movies to choose from once again, we’re giving you a glimpse into our own personal viewing habits and how we apply the principles that we teach. The post AYJW107 – What We Didn’t J...
The characters of Independence Day must turn to God, heed warnings, and be prepared to do battle against a superior foe. Ah the spiritual parallels! The post AYJW106 – Independence Day, Part 2 ...
The 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day, frames a cliched story of alien invasion around the relationships of four very different families. The post AYJW105 – Independence Day, Part 1 first appe...
The many unintended Christian parallels in Disney Pixar’s Onward include taking the narrow path, walking boldly in the Spirit, possessing the gift of salvation, and mentoring others in spiritua...
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The Disney+ original movie Togo allows us to ponder the topics of epidemic quarantines, everyday heroes, and a devotion that knows no boundaries. The post Togo – AYJW103 first appeared on Are Y...
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An example of a “more polite” era, Emma (2020) demonstrates the pitfall of pride, the dangers of leisure, and the consequences of a loose tongue. The post Emma (2020) – AYJW102 first appear...
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Dolittle is an entertaining children’s movie that gives insights into relationships and communication. The post Dolittle – AYJW101 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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A culmination of decades, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker encompasses themes of redemption, identity, and sacrifice. The post Rise of Skywalker – AYJW100 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Knives Out is a puzzle put together with pieces of guilt, greed, and the context of truth. The post Knives Out – AYJW099 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Harriet provides a good foundation for a discussion on life, freedom, and the voice of God from both a historical and spiritual perspective. The post Harriet – AYJW098 first appeared on Are You...
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Gemini Man provides some interesting discussion regarding the justification for cloning, souls stained by accumulated guilt, and nature versus nurture. The post Gemini Man – AYJW097 first appea...
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The Peanut Butter Falcon portrays redemption, brotherhood, and making the best of your natural limitations. The post The Peanut Butter Falcon – AYJW096 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
Are we in control of our destinies? Does love really conquer all? The Adjustment Bureau’s cross genre high concept science fiction chick flick somehow manages to answer both questions . . . may...
Eve and Tim travel with Spider-Man Far From Home to caution Christians to be wary of deceptive and false teaching and to disciple spiritually immature believers so they won’t be swayed from tru...
The live-action Aladdin provides a foundation to discuss greed versus contentment, external versus internal change, and the attributes of God. The post Aladdin (2019) – AYJW093 first appeared o...
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Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of Avengers: Endgame, along with a Christian worldview discussion on sacrifice, family, and god-complexes. The post Avengers: Endgame – AYJW092 first appe...
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an entertaining animated hero movie whose alter-ego is a morality “every-man” play about the value of persistence and faith in self. The post Spider-Man: ...
An artificial god, government control through indoctrination, an unjust war, and belief in an afterlife . . . all this and more in our discussion on Captain Marvel. The post Captain Marvel – AY...
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The Superbowl 53 commercials run the gamut from entertaining to nonsense (some all in one commercial). Join us for the AYJW Commercial Awards. The post The Commercial Awards – AYJW089 first app...
Incredibles 2 provides a foundation for a discussion on slavery to sin, civil disobedience, irreconcilable worldviews, and the role perception plays in societal judgment. The post Incredibles 2, ...
The portrayal of a relatively functional family dealing with difficult social problems In Incredibles 2 provides a good framework on which to discuss parental and gender roles from a Christian wo...
In the context of season 3 of Netflix’s Daredevil, Tim and Eve explore the effects of abandonment on children, the account of Job, how to listen for God’s voice, and how humans can’t see Go...
Operation Finale is a historical movie that invites discussion on the difference between justice and vengeance and the importance of recognizing the image of God in every human being. The post Op...
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Christopher Robin's healthy dose of nostalgia frames a story that explores how a change of perspective can change everything. The post Christopher Robin – AYJW084 first appeared on Are You Just...
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In this follow up discussion on The Red Pill, Tim and Eve discuss the "pain olympics," social justice, and circumcision. The post The Red Pill, Part 2 – AYJW083 first appeared on Are You Just W...
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This introduction to the Red Pill documentary by Cassie Jaye explores gender roles from a biblical perspective and discusses how Christians (or anyone really) should watch documentaries. The post...
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Avengers: Infinity War presents an anti-hero, an anti-savior, and an anti-gospel, all in one non-stop super-hero thriller. Get ready for spoilers! The post Avengers: Infinity War – AYJW081 firs...
Ready Player One explores a future society’s addiction to escapism and pop-culture, which prompts the question: Is it a sin for Christians to obsess with pop-culture? The post Ready Player One ...
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Disney’s adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time transforms the book’s theme of self-sacrificing love into the more humanistic goal of high self-esteem. The post A Wrinkle In Time – AYJW079 first a...
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Black Panther speaks to the necessity of good fathers and contains a message of peace and goodwill for all people. The post Black Panther: AYJW078 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Despite a couple inappropriate scenes, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an entertaining movie, which explores teamwork, courage, and the importance of living your life with purpose. The post Jum...
Stranger Things is an entertaining homage to the 1980s as well as a complex story that encourages deeper discussion. The post Stranger Things – AYJW076 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Tim and Eve explore the God-shaped hole created by Arrival's emphasis on time. The post Arrival, part 2- AYJW075 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Arrival poses some interesting insights into language and communication and how the sudden appearance of aliens might cause political and social upheaval. The post Arrival, part 1- AYJW074 first ...
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Netflix unites its Marvel street heroes in The Defenders, and Eve and Tim tackle the miniseries for a fun overview on heroes and resurrection. The post The Defenders – AYJW073 first appeared on...
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Spider-Man: Homecoming is MCU's version of the classic teen coming-of-age movie, and Eve and Tim explore its themes on growing up and parenting. The post Spider Man: Homecoming – AYJW072 first ...
We have three podcasts up for awards, and it takes only a couple minutes for you to help. No more daily voting! The post We need your help in the Podcast Awards, and it takes only 2 minutes first...
Hidden Figures contains a wealth of quotes to mine for discussion, and Eve and Tim examine several in this second discussion on the historical movie. The post Hidden Figures (Part 2) – AYJW071 ...
Tim and Eve discuss the historical context and the personal and national triumphs portrayed in Hidden Figures. First of two episodes. The post Hidden Figures (Part 1) – AYJW070 first appeared o...
Eve explores from a biblical worldview what the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why says about teen culture and parenting today . The post 13 Reasons Why – AYJW069 first appeared on Are You ...
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The new Beauty and the Beast movie has some serious Christian worldview implications for Tim and Eve to discuss. The post Beauty and The Beast (2017) – AYJW068 first appeared on Are You Just Wa...
Tim and Eve revisit a favorite topic: commercials and how they reflect our culture and conflict with a Christian worldview. The post More Commercials – AYJW067 first appeared on Are You Just Wa...
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Is the movie Sully about a real life hero and a miraculous event? Eve and Tim discuss this factual movie from a Christian worldview. The post Sully (2016) – AYJW066 first appeared on Are You Ju...
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story contains multiple testimonies to rebellion. Eve and Tim discuss what drives us to rebel and disagree on how that applies to Christians. The post Rogue One – AYJW065...
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Marvel's Doctor Strange lays a fertile ground for discussion on a variety of Christian subjects including humility, the process of sanctification, and death. The post Doctor Strange – AYJW064 f...
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Eve and Tim examine some of the new fall TV shows of 2016 and give some perspective on small screen viewing from a Christian worldview. The post Fall TV 2016 – AYJW063 first appeared on Are You...
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Kubo and the Two Strings is a visually stunning movie that subtly preaches Eastern mysticism and Buddhist enlightment. The post Kubo and the Two Strings – AYJW062 first appeared on Are You Just...
Star Trek Beyond returns us to pure sci-fi adventure but with thought-provoking themes that are dealt with a somewhat heavy hand. The post Star Trek Beyond – AYJW061 first appeared on Are You J...
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Family, friends, duty, and politics are the topics in this second episode on the The Martian. The post The Martian (Part 2) – AYJW060 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Eve and Tim begin their discussion of The Martian with an overview of how the movie depicts God. The post The Martian (Part I) – AYJW059 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Every vote really does matter, so please remember to vote every day, May 29 through June 12! The post We are in the Podcast Awards and we need your daily votes! first appeared on Are You Just Wat...
Commercials influence our thinking in unique ways. Tim and Eve explore this from a Christian worldview. The post Commercials – AYJW058 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Risen is an important declaration of the life changing truth of the resurrection of Christ as seen through the eyes of an unbeliever. The post Risen – AYJW057 first appeared on Are You Just Wat...
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/risen-ayjw057-2/
Risen is an important declaration of the life changing truth of the resurrection of Christ as seen through the eyes of an unbeliever. The post Risen – AYJW057 first appeared on Are You Just Wat...
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Interstellar opens up many scientific topics to explore from a Christian worldview. The post Interstellar, Part 2 – AYJW056 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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Interstellar is an opus to humanism that falls way short of a complete and satisfying worldview. The post Interstellar, Part 1 – AYJW055 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/interstellar-part-1-ayjw055/
Star Wars The Force Awakens transports us back to a galaxy far far away from a Christian worldview. The post Star Wars VII The Force Awakens – AYJW054 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
The 33 is the inspirational true story about 33 miners rescued from a mine collapse in Chile, demonstrating faith, hope, and perseverance in real life drama. The post The 33 (2015) – AYJW053 fi...
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War Room has obvious Christian themes that baffle secular reviewers. Tim and Eve explore the discrepancy between critic and viewer ratings. The post War Room – AYJW052 first appeared on Are You...
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We were unable to record an episode in September due to a medical emergency and would value your prayers for Tim's family. The post Apology first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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The mission Eve and Tim chose to accept was to discern Christian meaning in M:I - Rogue Nation The post Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – AYJW051 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
Inside Out is a fun and emotional ride through an adolescent's emotions. Tim and Eve explore this emotional POV from a biblical worldview. The post Inside Out (2015) – AYJW050 first appeared on...
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Tomorrowland mixes modern day fears of apocalyptic destruction with yesteryear's excessively optimistic view of the future. The post Tomorrowland (2015) – AYJW049 first appeared on Are You Just...
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Transcendence inspires a discussion on what defines sentience and soul and is God created by man? The post Transcendence, Part 2 – AYJW048 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
The movie Transcendence provides material for lively discussions on how technology should be used and how created things can "evolve." The post Transcendence, Part 1 – AYJW047 first appeared on...
Are people's lives more important than art? Tim and Eve explore the themes of The Monuments Men from a Christian worldview. The post The Monuments Men (2014) – AYJW046 first appeared on Are You...
After Earth invites discussion on parenting, fear, and environmentalism from a Christian worldview. The post After Earth (2013) – AYJW045 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/after-earth-2013-ayjw045/
Guest host Tim Martin joins in a discussion on what should make Christians happy based on The Pursuit of Happyness. The post The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – AYJW044 first appeared on Are You ...
Bicentennial Man contains much to discuss from a Christian worldview about what it means to be human. The post Bicentennial Man (1999) – AYJW043 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
Divergent is an interesting young-adult adaptation with a surprisingly biblical hidden theme. The post Divergent (2014)—AYJW042 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/divergent-2014-ayjw042/
Dr. Jayce O'Neal from The Strangers and Aliens podcast joins Eve to discuss The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from a Christian worldview. The post The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – AYJW041...
Dr. Jayce O'Neal from The Strangers and Aliens podcast joins Eve to discuss The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from a Christian worldview. The post The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – AYJW041...
Source Code and Deja Vu have the same plot with different stories that ask and answer the question: Can we change the past? The post Source Code (2011) and Deja Vu (2006) – AYJW040 first appear...
Ender's Game is a complex story, and both media versions cover themes from bullying and group psychology to the price of both victory and defeat and the justification for war. The post Ender’s ...
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There's more to Save the Last Dance than hip hop dancing. It is a ripe field for discussion on teen pregnancy, interracial relationships, prejudice, and fatherhood. The post Save the Last Dance (...
It's Superhero Theme Week, and Iron Man 3 fits right in with a not-so-super hero ready to save the girl and the country with a full repertoire of tricks and cheesy one liners. The post Iron Man 3...
Eve Franklin explores racism in the historical context of 42 (still in theaters) and last year's almost overlooked gem Red Tails, and the Christian content in both movies. The post 42 (2013) and ...
Fee, Fye, Foe, Fum! This remix of the "Jack and the Beanstalk" folktale is adventurous and reminds us of Biblical accounts, man's pursuit of God, and the danger of sin. The post Jack the Giant Sl...
If you found out you (and everyone else) were going to die tomorrow, what would you do? What would you think? Where would you put your faith? Eve Franklin delves into the depths of the "real worl...
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Are you ready for the end of the world? Before the world ends on December 21, 2012, Eve Franklin takes time out of her last minute preparations to explore the science and philosophy surrounding t...
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Christopher Nolan's finale to his Batman series is remorseful and fatalistic, but raises questions of trust, fear of death, messianic connections, and more. Get your Christian critical thinking o...
Brave is a great family movie that raises questions of fate and destiny. We share a biblical perspective with the challenging questions of predestination. The post Brave (2012), fate and destiny ...
Brave is a great family movie that raises questions of fate and destiny. We share a biblical perspective with the challenging questions of predestination. The post Brave (2012), fate and destiny ...
The Amazing Spider-man is an action-packed fun ride for fans of the Marvel comics superhero. Eve Franklin and Chris Jones examine the morality and pseudo-science of this blockbuster from a Christ...
The Amazing Spider-man is an action-packed fun ride for fans of the Marvel comics superhero. Eve Franklin and Chris Jones examine the morality and pseudo-science of this blockbuster from a Christ...
Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious beh...
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Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious beh...
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/footloose-2011-ayjw029/
Thor is clean and filled with action. It has a somewhat moral message and makes us rethink certain mythologies. But opens discussions on heaven, science and magic, redemptions, and more. The post...
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Short but simple, go see Courageous! This newest movie from Sherwood Pictures (makers of Fireproof) will challenge fathers and still entertain many. The post Courageous (2011) – AYJW027 first a...
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Moneyball was not a heavy-hitter against critical thinking, but it does open up conversations for grace, morals, and goals. The post Moneyball (2011) – AYJW026 first appeared on Are You Just Wa...
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Dolphin Tale is another family-friendly movie from the makers of Blind Side. It brings discussion of tragedy, mythology, and following a path. The post Dolphin Tale (2011) – AYJW025 first appea...
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Contagion is not the first or last virus movie. But it does raise questions of morality, evolution, and—what else?—the end of humanity. The post Contagion (2011) – AYJW024 first appeared on...
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J.K. Rowling's series has at last come to a close and the latest Harry Potter movie has been in theaters for a while, but there's always time for some critical thinking! The post Harry Potter and...
The Help was a beautiful movie that will make you angry, laugh, and maybe even cry. But listen to our podcast review to get The Help to think critically. The post The Help (2011) – AYJW022 firs...
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The all-American hero from Marvel was chosen because of his inner strength and compassion. But what does Captain America really say? The post Captain America: The First Avenger – AYJW021 first ...
"Don't be fooled by their cuteness!" The Smurfs is a fun family movie with positive values. We review The Smurfs movie with some critical thinking for Christians. The post The Smurfs – AYJW020 ...
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We're back and Daniel J. Lewis reviews some critical thinking basics and discusses Green Lantern. The post Green Lantern – AYJW019 first appeared on Are You Just Watching?.
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You should watch the 1982 Tron first, and we build on our review of that movie with many new philosophies and required Critical Thinking for Tron: Legacy. The post Initial Reactions 14: Tron: Leg...
Join Eve and Daniel in this cool blast from their past—the very first podcast episode they recorded together on the classic movie Tron. With the upcoming release of Disney’s new Tron: Legacy ...
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Disney returns to it's classic-style with it's fiftieth feature-length cartoon Tangled, a computer-animated film based on the classic German fairytale of Rapunzel complete with Disney's musical a...
We’ve returned to the studio to record the second part of our discussion on the action-packed, sci fi thriller, I, Robot. (Though actually we never left the studio after recording the first dis...
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It’s been a while since we’ve posted a regular episode, but we hope you’ve enjoyed our long run of Initial Reaction episodes this summer. We bring you a critical-thinking discussion on the ...
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Daniel and Eve share brief initial reactions to The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Inception. Both movies contain enough content that we'd love to critique them in greater depth once they are out on D...
Our roving cohost, Chris Jones, joins Eve Franklin in the studio, without Daniel Lewis, to discuss the highly anticipated (at least by a high percentage of the female population) sequel to Twilig...
Toy Story 3 continues Pixar's fantastic story-telling after Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Friendship, trust, working together, and unresolved bitterness are strong themes. But the animated short "Ni...
The Karate Kid remake was entertaining and clean. We still have some initial reactions along with some critical thinking to help you when you view it. The post Initial Reactions 9: The Karate Kid...
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world. We share our ...
We're back to finish our discussion on the entertaining, computer-animated film, Ice Age. If you missed the first part of our discussion, please go back and listen to it. Also go back and listen ...
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A hit, action-packed sequel to Iron Man brings not only twice the Iron Men and twice the women, but also raises plenty of questions on pleasure, legacy, world peace, God, heroes, science and tech...
After just coming out of our seasonal ice age, we bring to you a critical-thinking analysis of the fun, animated movie, Ice Age. In this first part, we discuss ice ages, global flood, global warm...
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Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is loosely based on Lewis Carroll's classic stories. We discuss it from a class and timeless Biblical perspective. This episode does contain spoilers. The post In...
Avatar‘s Pandora is a beautiful world. But underneath the overly familiar story lay philosophies of environmentalism, spiritualism, and more. Be warned that this (late) initial reactions does c...
Avatar‘s Pandora is a beautiful world. But underneath the overly familiar story lay philosophies of environmentalism, spiritualism, and more. Be warned that this (late) initial reactions does c...
https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/are-you-just-watching/initial-reactions-5-avatar/
Is there a spiritual realm? Can dead people affect us? What can dead people do? What's after death? How can we protect ourselves? And more in our discussion. The post The Sixth Sense, Part 2 – ...
M.Night Shyamalan's classic thriller, The Sixth Sense. Our discussion topics in part 1 include family, marriage, work, some of the characters, and the church's involvement. The post The Sixth Sen...
The movie edition of Stephenie Meyer's second book in the Twilight Saga, New Moon, raises issues on growing old, damnation, souls, and trusting people. The post Initial Reactions 4: New Moon firs...
In this, our second half of the discussion on Dollhouse, we discuss if a Christian can be an active, and if an active could be saved and become a Christian. You don't want to miss this controvers...
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Daniel Lewis and previous guest cohost, Chris Jones, talk about Joss Whedon's Dollhouse. Human trafficking, imprinting personalities, and the nature of the soul. The post Dollhouse, Part 1 – AY...
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Safe from our homes on a cold rainy night, we discuss our initial reactions after seeing Surrogates in the theater. Surprisingly, this movie gave us plenty to discuss with Christian critical thin...
Thank you for your feedback on our episodes thus far! We respond to as many as we can, so please download or listen now. The post Mega Feedback – AYJW009 first appeared on Are You Just Watching...
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Thank you for your feedback on our episodes thus far! We respond to as many as we can, so please download or listen now. The post Mega Feedback – AYJW009 first appeared on Are You Just Watching...
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Continued conversation on the randomness of Douglas Adams. We discuss The Guide itself, panic, pleasure-seeking, emotions, government, paranoia, and Earth. The post The Hitchhiker’s Guide to th...
Douglas Adams' randomly hilarious book not only makes a great movie, but also good discussion about life, the universe, and everything. The post The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Part 1 –...
Encouraged by John Wilkerson from the Jesus Geek podcast to discuss "Where is the line?" we discuss where we draw our personal lines in entertainment. The post Where We Draw the Line – AYJW006 ...
We just watched Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen and have returned to the studio, along with our guest, Chris Jones, to give you our initial reactions. What did we think of the movie? None o...
Our continuing discussion of Serenity and Firefly. Topics include River Tam, the "Companions," a world without sin (utopia), the Reavers, and more. The post Serenity (and Firefly), Part 2 – AYJ...
We briefly share our initial thoughts on J.J.Abram's Star Trek. We both loved the movie, and caught a few things to discuss. The post Initial Reactions 1: Star Trek first appeared on Are You Just...
We discuss the science fiction movie Serenity with a little from the TV show Firefly. In this episode, the conversation focuses on atheism in science fiction, universal government, belief, the di...
We discuss the science fiction movie Serenity with a little from the TV show Firefly. In this episode, the conversation focuses on atheism in science fiction, universal government, belief, the di...
We continue our discussion on Batman: The Dark Knight. This time, the conversation focuses on how easy "good" men can fall, the Joker's personification of Satan, Batman's false messianic personif...
We briefly review the process of critical thinking and then discuss Batman: The Dark Knight, with focus in this episode on vigilante justice and the condition of man. The post Batman: The Dark Kn...
Meet Daniel Lewis and Eve Franklin and learn a little about them and their reasons for this new podcast. Primary conversation focuses on foundational steps for critical thinking. The post What Is...