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Screen & Scripture

I’m Dave Allen, and I’m excited to share two of my passions with you - movies and God’s word. In each episode, I’m going to discuss one of my favorite movies. I’ll look at why I find it compelling and why you should consider watching it. I’ll try to point out some of the technical aspects of the film making process to help you learn what to look for in other great films. I’ll also look at a topic that the movie dwells on and see what the Bible has to say about that.
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End of Series 1!

Hi! Dave here. I just wanted to give a short state of the show update. This podcasting thing is new to me and my plan is to approach it in short series of six episodes each. I just finished the first series and will take a breather to evaluate if this is an effort worth continuing as well as how to better manage the writing and recording schedule. I hope you’ve enjoyed listening along these last six weeks and I would love to know if you have any feedback. You can leave a review on any of the epi...

Nov 24, 20231 min

In the Heat of the Night - Prejudice

Dave analyzes 1967's "In the Heat of the Night" and the topic of prejudice. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Norman Jewison, (Director) (1967). In the Heat of the Night [Film] The Mirisch Company Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/mornings License code: AWHCLV9BM5BEY1PW...

Nov 17, 20237 min

That Thing You Do! - Living in the Moment

Dave analyzes 1996's "That Thing You Do!" and the topic of living in the moment. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Tom Hanks, (Director) (2002). That Thing You Do! [Film] 20th Century Studios Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/mornings License code: AWHCLV9BM5BEY1PW...

Nov 16, 20238 min

M - The Nature of Evil

Dave analyzes 1931's "M" and the topic of evil. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/mornings License code: AWHCLV9BM5BEY1PW

Nov 03, 20238 min

Hero - Zeal and Sacrifice

Dave analyzes 2002's "Hero" and the topics of zeal and sacrifice. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/mornings License code: BOJOAB6C9QSGB89F

Oct 27, 20238 min

There Will Be Blood - Ambition

Dave analyzes 2007's "There Will Be Blood" and the topic of ambition. Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Thomas Anderson, P. (Director). (2007). There Will Be Blood [Film]. Paramount Vantage.

Oct 13, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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