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Stepford God

10 May

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In this sermon clip, Tim Keller discusses the result of picking and choosing which Biblical principles we will follow.

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God vs. Ego

8 May

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In this sermon clip, Rankin Wilbourne discusses separating our ego from God’s will when making a decision.

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Survival, by Tyler Smith

4 May

“Survivor” has long since established itself as a prime time staple.  In many ways, it has paved the way for reality competition programs.  Challenges, alliances, confrontations; it all started with “Survivor.”  I myself was never a big fan of the show; like so many others, I wrote it off as “just another reality show.”

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Pray for Will & Angie Gray

3 Apr

Sermon Recommendation- “The Epic of Eden”

12 Mar

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In this sermon, Rankin Wilbourne discusses Genesis 3.

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Episode 80: The Last Temptation of Christ

5 Mar

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In this episode, Tyler and Josh discuss Martin Scorsese’s controversial film The Last Temptation of Christ.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00:44- Intro, The Walking Dead, MTOL Store
00:05:10- The Last Temptation of Christ; controversy, plot, acting
01:07:50- Musical excerpt from the film
01:12:20- The end of the film
01:39:00- Who is Jesus?
01:50:22- Episode wrap-up, more music from the film

Submit and Comply, by Reed Lackey

28 Feb

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I’ve just seen a movie called Compliance. I discovered it while browsing the new release DVD shelves on my way to get bread and milk and, thinking it had an intriguing premise, I added it to my Netflix queue. Then, I heard an interview with Pat Healy (who acts in the film) speaking of the movie and its controversial nature. My intrigue escalated and I streamed the film later that night.

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Episode 78: with special guest Ian Gilligan

5 Feb

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In this episode, Tyler and Josh are joined by performer Ian Gilligan to discuss his life, faith, and career.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00:48- Intro, Will Gray, Jim’s article, Reed’s article, newsletter
00:05:25- MTOL t-shirts, etc.
00:07:10- Ian Gilligan intro
00:15:50- Getting into acting, moving to Los Angeles
00:27:45- Stunt work
00:48:30- Disney 365
00:55:30- Glee
01:13:30- Episode wrap-up

Life and How to Lose It, by Reed Lackey

24 Jan

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Some things in life go together wonderfully: mashed potatoes and gravy, pizza and soda, peas and carrots, etc. On the other hand, there are those things which are mutually exclusive – where you cannot have one as well as the other. No matter how hard you try to balance the two of them, they are going to continue to divide your loyalties until one of them obtains your entire devotion.

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Sermon Recommendation- “The One Resolution You Need to Make”

8 Jan

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In this sermon, Rankin Wilbourne discusses the importance of reminding ourselves of the Gospel.