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Episode 12: The Gospel Costs Everything—What Casablanca Exposes About Real Love
Is Casablanca just a love story? Or does it hold deeper truths about faith, sacrifice, and redemption? In this episode, we take a biblical approach to film—diving into the setting, characters, and themes that make...
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Episode 11: Hollywood on Biblical Themes: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up
Hollywood has offered many portrayals of Jesus—but do these films present Him accurately? In this live webinar of Cinematic Scripture, I’m joined by Pastor Troy Lusk as we dive into six films that depict Jesus,...
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Episode 10: How to Share the Gospel Using the Power of Storytelling
What if sharing the Gospel was as simple as telling a story? In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we explore how the same five-step structure found in films, books, and TV can be used to share the Gospel in a...
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Episode 9: The 5-Part Formula Behind Every Great Story—From Blockbusters to Scripture
Every great story—whether in film, TV, or even the Bible—follows a universal structure built around five essential steps. Once you recognize them, you’ll see storytelling in an entirely new way. In this episode of...
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Episode 8: The Story Begins: 7 Themes from Genesis That Shape the Bible
Genesis 1-3 introduces us to seven foundational themes that shape the Bible’s unified story, revealing God’s character, His plan for humanity, and His redemptive work. In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we...
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Episode 7: The Fall and Promise of Genesis 3
In this episode, we delve into Genesis 3—a pivotal chapter that introduces the disruption to God’s perfect creation and sets the stage for His ultimate redemptive plan. By exploring Genesis 3 through the lens of...
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Episode 6: Hope and Despair in Return of the King
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into The Return of the King through a biblical lens, exploring the timeless struggle between hope and despair. Drawing parallels to Scripture, we uncover how even the...
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Episode 5: Oscar Spotlight: The Intersection of Faith and Film in 2025
In this episode, host Cyle Harless turns the spotlight onto the 97th Academy Awards. We'll dive into the ten Best Picture nominees, as well as films from the International and Animated Feature categories, examining...
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Episode 4: Harmony and Trust in Genesis 2
This episode of Cinematic Scripture, unravels the deeper themes of trust, partnership, and divine relationship as depicted in the second chapter of Genesis. Through engaging storytelling techniques, we explore the...
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Episode 3: Anyone Can Cook: Finding Your Value in Ratatouille
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, Cyle dives into his top 10 films starting with "Ratatouille". The episode focuses on the movie "Ratatouille" and its key themes. It begins by introducing the film and its...
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Episode 2: Genesis: A Cinematic Journey Through Creation
In this episode of Cinematic Scripture, we dive into the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis 1. We explore the narrative structure of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of understanding the beginning of a story. 1....
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Episode 1: A Wonderful Faith: The Spiritual Journey in 'It's a Wonderful Life'
In our very first episode, we delve into the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life' and explore its theme, subtext, imagery, and more.
1. Introduction: Brief overview of 'It's a Wonderful Life.
2. Subject and Theme...
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