Technicolor Jesus

The sun will come out tomorrow? Well, tomorrow has finally come. It is officially today and we are ready to break into song and dance with guest Laurel Koepf-Taylor, assistant professor of Old Testament at Eden Theological Seminary, as we examine John Huston's 1982 movie, Annie. In this episode, Laurel leads us through discussions of children in scripture, child-labor laws, and the power of a little girl to interrupt capitalism. We also explore what Annie has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 16, July 17th. It's a hard knock life, people, but we've got Annie. So before you preach this Sunday, come and get a dose of optimism from your friends at Technicolor Jesus. Finally, Matt and Adam will be taking a short hiatus before returning with new guests and movies in September. If you have any suggestions send us an email at technicolorjesuspodcast@gmail.com. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Super Rich Kids, Frank Ocean

In honor of our nation's independence day, we got needs. Speed needs. Wait... that's not right, we have a need for speed? I think that's right. Today, we are pleased to welcome minister and writer Becca Messman to the podcast to school us in all things Top Gun. What does a move so quotable like Top Gun have to say about catechesis? How does our own ego get in the way of our work as Christians? In what way is the road to Jericho truly a highway to the Danger Zone. This week we explore what Top Gun has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 15, July 10. Becca leads us in a rousing discussion about why Top Gun is a helpful starting place for our ministry questions. So break out the volleyball, make up your own call sign (mine is Wombat), and get ready to have your breath taken away. It's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Wings, Jet

This week we invite special guest Jessica Messman Griffith, cofounder of Sick Pilgrim(http://www.patheos.com/blogs/sickpilgrim) and author of Love and Salt: A Spiritual Friendship in Shared Letters, to the studio to talk trauma, horror movies and The Babadook. Can we ever escape our trauma? Can we leave behind the memories that haunt us? Can we protect the ones we love most from the ghosts that follow us? This week we explore what The Babadook has to do with the lectionary week of Year C, Ordinary 14, July 3rd. Jessica leads us in a penetrating discussion about how Jennifer Kent's movie, The Babadook, prepares us to better understand our grief and our pastoral ministry. So dim the lights, hide beneath your blanket and prepare to meet your ghosts, it's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Danzig, "Mother"

In honor of its thirtieth anniversary, Adam and Matt hop in their Ferrari and meet at Wrigley field to discuss John Hughes' 1986 film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off in relationship with the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, June 19, 2016, Ordinary 12. Matt wonders what a kid playing hooky might teach us about sabbath, Adam wonder's what some art might teach us about growing up, and we discuss what John Hughes might teach us about the law and demons. So, as you're thinking about the 12th Sunday in Ordinary time this upcoming week, let us be the best part of your Sunday morning prep! So before you chip in a few dollars to save Ferris, listen to another episode of Technicolor Jesus. Note: A previous iteration of this episode was missing the movie selection for next week. The problem has been fixed. Discussed Links: "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s online engagement is missing one thing: Stephen Colbert" www.avclub.com/article/late-show…ment-missi-237165 Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.co

In this episode, Adam and Matt welcome New Testament Professor Eric Barreto to the show in order to discuss George Miller's 2015 film, Mad Max: Fury Road in relationship with the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, June 5, 2016, Ordinary 10. Eric Barreto leads our conversation by discussing the ways in which Mad Max: Fury Road calls us to take seriously our own witness, Matt counters with talk about stewarding our resources. All of us marvel at the ease with which this movie lends itself to talk about ministry and preaching. Who knew a two hour post-apocalyptic car chase might provide deep insight into ministry and scripture? So, as you're thinking about the 10th Sunday in Ordinary time this upcoming week, let us be the best part of your Sunday morning prep! It's time to take hold of the wheel and drive into valhalla. It's time for Technicolor Jesus. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited

In this episode, Adam and Matt discuss Akira Kurosawa's film Yojimbo in relationship with the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, May 22, 2016: Trinity Sunday, Year C. What happens when one with no honor tries to do the honorable thing? What can one person do in a town hell bent on destruction? How can our stories be made new in different settings and cultures? This week Matt and Adam tackle the questions of Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Yojimbo. Adam again falls into the embrace of nihilism as Matt shudders and tells him that God has a plan. Matt then tries to make sense of the ways in which God subverts our narratives of redemptive violence. Later on, Matt tries to find a sacred balance in a video game and Adam remembers a poor saint with a bird in his hand and eggs in his palm. So, as you're thinking about Trinity Sunday this upcoming week, let us be the best part of your Sunday morning prep! It's time to find your inner ronin, roll into town and try and make sense of this crazy world. It's time fo

In this episode, Adam and Matt discuss Amy Heckerling's 1995 "Clueless," an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma," in relationship with the lectionary texts for this coming Sunday, May 15, 2016: Pentecost, Year C. What does it meant to tell an old story again for the first time? And what does it mean to be the church when all our identities seem up for sale? Matt argues that romantic comedy is a helpful genre for thinking about the first Pentecost morning. Adam thinks about our love of the makeover and how it sits in our theology. Later on, Matt professes his deep love for minor league baseball, and Adam talks about the curious evocative landscapes of Cy Twombley. So, as you're thinking about Pentecost this upcoming week, let us be the best part of your Sunday morning prep! It's not a Noxzema commercial -- it's Technicolor Jesus! See the paintings of Cy Twombley at http://www.cytwombly.info Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Robyn - Show Me Love

In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss Robert Wise's 1965 American musical "The Sound of Music," in relationship to the lectionary texts for May 8, 2016: Year C, Ascension Sunday. Adam has confidence in Julie Andrews and the power of music to lift us into transcendence; meanwhile, Matt tries to solve a problem like fascism and nostalgia. Later on, Adam falls for a Russian ballerina, and Matt talks about the best worst show on television, CBS's Person of Interest. Can this podcast be one of your new favorite things? Listen to this week's Technicolor Jesus and hear why The Sound of Music matters for the church and your ministry. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Travis - Sing

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what F. Gary Gray's Straight Outta Compton has to do with the lectionary texts for April 25th, the fifth week in Easter. Matt defends Straight Outta Compton as an exploration of ministerial motives and the burdens of the prophetic task. Adam asks who gets to decide what counts as profane and reminisces about the sub-woofer in his first car. So jump in your '64 Impala and listen to this week's Technicolor Jesus and hear why Straight Outta Compton matters for your ministry. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Kendrick Lamar (feat. Dr. Dre)- Compton

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman has to do with the lectionary texts for April 17, the fourth week in Easter. Adam argues that community theater and small church ministry are cut from the same cloth and lodges an apologia for acting out the scriptures in church. Matt looks at the book of Revelation as a moment of volunteer appreciation and looks forward to pentecost and God's use of fire. So come by the DQ and get a coke and then listen to this week's Technicolor Jesus and hear why Waiting for Guffman matters for your ministry. Links Discussed in this Episode: Ian McKellen, "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" https://youtu.be/zGbZCgHQ9m8 Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: The Band, "Stage Fright"

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away has to do with the lectionary texts for April 10, the third week in Easter. Matt explains what a bathing river spirit has to do with Paul's conversion, Adam asks "What's in a name?" and we both marvel at Miyazaki's rich imaginative vision of childhood. So pull over the car and enter that creepy old theme park as we discuss what Spirited Away might mean for your ministry. Links Discussed in this Episode: Jody Rosen, "The Jody Grind: The Secret History of my Name" http://www.slate.com/articles/life/culturebox/2016/03/the_secret_history_of_the_name_jody.html Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Kelley Mickwee, River Girl

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam discuss what Steven Spielberg's E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has to do with the lectionary texts for March 27, 2016, Easter. Matt wades into some childhood memories, Adam discusses what it means to heal a broken family, and we both marvel at Spielberg's lighting. So grab some Reese's Pieces and hear why an alien space being might be important for your ministry. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Kanye West, "Space Ship"

Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Matt and Adam strap on their proton packs to talk Ghostbusters, the emergent church, and the lectionary texts for March 20, 2016, Palm Sunday. Also, Matt buys his first-ever comic book, and Adam discovers a tiny Spanish defecator. You've done the hard work for Sunday. Now do the fun part! Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Oingo Boing, Dead Man's Party

You've done the hard work for Sunday. Now do the fun part! Technicolor Jesus is movie-talk for pastors, preachers, and Sunday School teachers. In this episode, Adam and Matt stare into the abyss of Chinatown and talk the lectionary texts for March 6, 2016. Also, Adam deep-dives into the spiritual history of Los Angeles, and Matt talks about The People vs. O.J. Simpson. Intro: 20th Century Fox Fail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrKAzHsp0g Outro: Randy Newman, "I Love LA"