...s powerful medium and how to think about its influence both on the individual and the society. He has taught seminars on popular culture, university education in America today, a Biblical model of discipleship and how to interpret the Scriptures. Also a well-respected Bible teacher, Drew has lectured and preached at seminaries, churches and colleges throughout the United States and Canada on a wide variety of topics including prayer, discipleship,...
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...Film critic, theologian and author Drew Trotter offers perspective and insight on the big screen and faith. Then, Dr. Kent Kaiser reviews Supreme Court news, gerrymandering, and more....
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...217;s Hollywood? And – if so – in what way? What stands out to Drew when it comes to this year’s nominees for best picture & the other headline awards? This year, American Sniper generated huge box office numbers and strong reactions. What was behind its success? Drew speaks to the film’s portrayal of Chris Kyle as a hero who places God, family & country at the head of his priorities. It’s presented as the sto...
Type: Article Categories: Church + Culture, Your Life
...bbit, the new trend? And is this good or bad news for moviegoers? PG rated films seem to contain an increasing amount of violence. Is there any concern among film producers about moving in this direction? And should Christians be more thoughtful about how much violent content we’re taking in? Drew offers his thoughts on the hit movie Interstellar. This Christopher Nolan film offers a form of redemption, but is it the sort that Christians wou...
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...watch a movie responsibly. According to film critic, theologian and author Drew Trotter, the top ten box office films of last year were either animated or action films – Hunger Games, Iron Man 3, etc. 6 of 9 nomination for this year’s Best Film are R-rated. So w hat do this year’s nominees tell us about the American mindset? Gravity – We still love heroes. We crave survival and knowing we can overcome obstacles. The Wolf of...
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...On the National Day of Prayer, we highlight the privilege of connecting directly with God, and interceding for our country, with Vicki Windfeldt. Then we learn how to watch movies as a Christian, and what blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame teach us, from film critic/theologian Dr. Drew Trotter....
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...Drew Trotter talks about the current climate of college campuses, and what universities need in order to truly serve their students mentally, and spiritually. Then, Kent Kaiser is in studio to give us the update on the political sphere....
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...Political Scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about a NYTimes op-ed saying it’s time to think about God. Also, he addressed the legal aspects of what makes for a real religious exemption for vaccinations. Consortium of Christian Study Center‘s Drew Trotter talks about the organization work on secular campuses....
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