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Movies Are Spiritual

Movies Are Spiritual

Analyzing popular movies for deeper themes that make them more meaningful! Unlocking character story arcs and spiritual themes that casual viewers miss. Watch along with us in 2025 as we cover all of Daredevil Born Again on Disney+ and the classic Netflix series Daredevil Season 1!

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00:29:37

#2 - The Exorcist (1973): Discussing Spiritual Themes...

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2023/06/30

Did you know the horror film The Exorcist is based on a real Biblical concept? It comes from the idea of demonic possession, something we see Jesus confronting in the New Testament. However, demons aren't what most people think they are! In fact, Satan is not a demon. Demons are something else entirely! At least not according to the original beliefs of Judaism and early Christianity! So what is the demon Pazuzu and why is he frightening? In this video we discuss what makes the Exorcist

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00:24:58

#3 - Ghostbusters (1984): Discussing Spiritual Themes...

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2023/06/26

Ghostbusters is a surprisingly spiritual movie. Did you know the ghost hunters are actually following a plotline pulled directly from the Bible? Yep, it comes from the Bible's most mysterious book... the book of Revelation! In this podcast Doug explains why this film makes his top 6 movies of all-time list, the spiritual and Biblical themes in the movie as well as the verses and story inspired from the book of Revelation. We'll try to unlock the deeper spiritual meaning of the film and help

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00:23:21

#4 - Rocky IV: Discussing Spiritual Themes in Doug's...

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2023/06/24

What's the hidden spiritual message in Rocky 4? On this podcast, we believe all movies have some kind of underlying spiritual theme whether it was put there intentionally or not. But Rocky 4 had an intentional message at a very important time in history. What was it and what was spiritual about it? Doug introduces this Sylvester Stallone film as one of his favorite films of all-time, then we analyze it for spiritual concepts. What will Rocky say about God, if anything? Listen to find out

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00:18:55

#5 - High Fidelity (2000): Discussing Spiritual...

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2023/06/16

Hi Fidelity might be a surprising choice as a spiritual film, but if you look closely it actually contains deeply spiritual themes. It could be argued that John Cusack's character bears deep scars from previous broken relationships. He is a troubled character who, over the course of the film, slowly learns to overcome his own character flaws and relationship struggles. As he tries to figure out what it is about himself that pushes others away, he realizes he's actually attracted to women

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00:16:26

#6 - Top Gun (1986): Discussing Spiritual Themes in...

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2023/06/12

What spiritual messages are found in the 1986 movie Top Gun? This podcast discusses Doug's 6th favorite movie of all-time and the spiritual messages it contains. We'll hit on Maverick's character development, his relationship with Charlie and the dichotomy of character traits when comparing Maverick and Iceman. Join us for a short analysis of the film and why Doug believes it makes for a great movie. What spiritual concepts did you see in the film? Let us know in the

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00:15:54

#1 - The Matrix (1999): Discussing Spiritual Themes...

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2023/06/09

Did you know The Matrix is jam-packed full of spiritual themes and Biblical ideas? Scattered throughout the film are the names of Biblical places and characters such as Trinity, Zion and more. There's even a prophecy about "The One," which is eerily similar to the prophecy within Judaism and Christianity about a Messiah. The original 1999 Matrix film introduced the concept of two worlds; one physical and one... spiritual? It depends on how you interpret it, but we had some fun

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00:25:17

#1 - The Last Starfighter (1984): Discussing...

Movies Are Spiritual ·

2023/06/09

Do you like underrated, forgotten movies? Doug introduces us to his #1 favorite movie of all time; The Last Starfighter, a fun sci-fi film that was overshadowed by the debut of Star Wars. But we discuss the film and analyze it for spiritual themes and character transformations! Classic video game fans will enjoy it as well, as a key part of the plot includes a character's quest to break the high score record in a flight simulator video game. Hear our discussion of the plot, review and reaction

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00:18:11

#2 - The Dark Knight Rises - Nathan's Top 6 Favorite...

Movies Are Spiritual ·

2023/06/07

In this podcast, we'll explore the spiritual themes in Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. From the spiritual undertones to the warnings about the dangers of chaos, this movie has a lot to say. We'll even discuss the relationship dynamics between Batman and Catwoman and what kind of archetypes some of the characters are based on. Characters deal with trauma and depression in different ways in this psychologically interesting film. We'll talk about the spiritual ideas

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00:57:23

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - A Spiritual Analysis

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2023/05/29

This podcast analyzes the spiritual themes in Star Wars Rogue One! It's packed with spiritual concepts that you may not have noticed, but we're here to dig them out and talk about them! Donnie Yen's character Chirrut is a standout, showing faith in the old Jedi religion long after it appears to be nearly dead. The rebellion struggles with the morality of war. Many characters go through surprising transformations and their character transformations all seem to share the same catalyst

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00:15:00

Star Wars Talk: What religious concept inspired The...

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2023/05/22

In this short episode we discuss a religious concept that may help explain what it really means to "bring balance to the Force," a theme we've wrestled with in our podcasts on the Star Wars prequels. We'll also discuss what order George Lucas says the films should be watched in and debate whether or not his order is really the best order. We'll also announce some new content coming to our YouTube channel, so check it out here on Movies Are Spiritual! Sponsored by

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01:05:32

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - A...

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2023/05/16

How do we make sense out of Revenge of the Sith's prophecy theme? Were the Jedi wrong about the prophecy regarding Anakin? Why did George Lucas focus on this storyline and what's it all mean? We dive into these spiritual themes as well as details of the Jedi religion and why Padme seems to have died of sadness and more in this podcast and review of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith! Join us as we celebrate Star Wars Month in this retrospective podcast series. We'll be covering

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01:07:51

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - A...

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2023/05/07

Can you spot the spiritual themes in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones? George Lucas had many religious ideas from various belief systems on his mind when he wrote the Star Wars prequels. This podcast will analyze the second Star Wars prequel for deeper spiritual and religious themes including the prophecy about Anakin as the Chosen One, the Force as a form of God and more. Here we'll discuss select scenes, characters and themes that we found compelling. Plus we'll give our movie

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01:06:31

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - A Spiritual...

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2023/05/03

In this spiritual analysis of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", we'll look at the spiritual messages hidden in the movie. For instance, is Anakin Skywalker supposed to represent a dark Jesus figure? Both have a virgin birth... if we dive even deeper, there are even more parallels. What about the force? What is it and what does it represent? We'll analyze these spiritual themes and more. A spiritual analysis of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is a great way to explore

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01:01:43

Renfield starring Nicolas Cage, Nicolas Hoult and...

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2023/04/21

What spiritual themes are hidden within the new Nicolas Cage Dracula movie Renfield?? In this podcast, we will analyze Renfield and discuss spiritual concepts such as Renfield's redemption arc, Dracula as a Satan figure, the portrayal of organized religion, exorcisms and more. We will also explore Renfield's battle with co-dependency and explore his co-dependent relationship with his narcissistic boss Dracula. This discussion will help you understand the film Renfield on a deeper level!

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00:14:37

#3 - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring -...

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2023/04/06

Did you know that the Lord of the Rings films were based on books inspired by stories in the Bible? When J.R. Tolkien wrote and revised the original Lord of the Rings Trilogy, he was actually trying to retell the story behind Catholicism found in the Bible. Some parallels are more clear than others, but we analyze the first movie Fellowship of the Ring for spiritual themes here in this short podcast! What spiritual concepts did you see in this Lord of the Rings movie? #fellowshipofthering

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00:40:24

Marvel's Eternals part 3: Tiamat and the Stunning...

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2023/04/03

This episode discusses the stunning climax of Marvel's film Eternals and what it might symbolize on a spiritual level. #marvelpodcast #moviepodcast #moviereaction #eternals #moviereview #eternalsreview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/movies-are-spiritual/message

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00:35:38

Knock At The Cabin by M. Night Shyamalan - Part 2

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2023/03/20

What does Knock At The Cabin have to say about God, faith and the apocalypse?? We're back in Part 2 of our discussion analyzing the spiritual themes in this film! We touch on the book of Revelation and how it shows up in this film, Dave Batista's performance and our final thoughts on the film. What do we think of the "twist" in the film? And will we recommend it or will this be another dud? Where does this film land in M. Night's filmography? Will it join the greatness of The Sixth Sense and Signs,

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00:48:34

Knock At The Cabin by M. Night Shyamalan - Part 1

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2023/03/13

This episode reviews and discusses spiritual themes in the M. Night Shyamalan film Knock At The Cabin! The film takes surprising inspiration from the Bible and other ancient religions. Possible stories that inspired the film may come from the biblical books Genesis, Revelation and more. Here we analyze the film and source material in a roundtable discussion format. What does the film say about God? Was it intentional or unintentional? What did the author of the book the film was based on intend do

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00:37:00

Marvel's Eternals: The Psychology and Spirituality of...

Movies Are Spiritual ·

2023/03/06

Part 2 of our Eternals roundtable discussion investigates the psychology of Mad Wy'ry and the spiritual views that inspired the Eternals relationship to humans, plus the birth of Tiamat. How is Tiamat connected to ancient religious Creation stories? We discuss the source material and how it helps explain these scenes from the movie and more! #eternals #mcu #marvelphasefive #marvelphasefour #moviepodcast #moviereview #movieexplanation #movieexplained #firsttimewatching #moviereaction Sponsored by

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00:48:59

Marvel's Eternals - The Deep Theology that Inspired...

Movies Are Spiritual ·

2023/02/27

Did you know Marvel's Eternals were originally created to explore spiritual themes such as the origin of humans? The comics actually explored stories such as the Great Flood and Noah's Ark, inspired by Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Old Testament religious stories. So what theological ideas are buried in this movie? Several interesting ideas are pulled from this banned book of the Bible: First Enoch: The Book of Watchers. The movie also pulled from Babylonian religion, Sumerian religion, Greek

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