Your Movie Hour

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - Hope and Destiny

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:02:16 GMT

Two days after watching the Rise of Skywalker in the theater together, Heather’s Star Wars-loving family assembled to discuss their thoughts. Scott, Kristi, Michael, Erik, and Annika bring their love of that galaxy far, far away and their striking vulnerability and insight to the themes of destiny and hope. It’s the Your Movie Hour Season 1 finale everyone has been waiting for.

Frozen II - Facing our History, Calling, Grief, and Manhood

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:02:11 GMT

Kaleb and Lisa Eisele join us to discuss one of the most anticipated family films of the year. We explore the difficulty of going toe to toe with the mistakes of our past and those of our ancestors, navigating when to say “yes” to a call and what a call might be, managing and moving forward from grief, and figuring out what real manhood is.

Veronica Mars Season 4 - Memories, Growing Up & Going to Therapy

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:12:56 GMT

Two of Heather’s childhood best friends join this episode to discuss the the fourth season of cult-favorite teen crime drama, Veronica Mars, which premiered 13 years after the original show was cancelled. We talk about growing up and dealing with ourselves in therapy and tell tell stories from childhood together including an encounter with wild boars on a camping trip and growing up 10 minutes from the Golden State Killer.

What You're Watching: The Boys with Eric Jean-Baptiste

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:13:11 GMT

Special thanks to Eric! Follow him on Instagram, @youth_mentor101, and check out his podcast, Youth Ministry and Mentorship 101.

It: Chapter Two - Childhood Fears, Adult Regret, and Sins of Omission

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:35:05 GMT

Thanks to our special guest, a high school senior and Heather’s sister, Anni.

Why We Watch and A Little Horror

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:55:50 GMT

In this episode we tackle why we do or do not watch the horror genre, or any film or show. First we discuss the guiding principles and theories we bring to our viewing experience. Then, with shoutouts to “Get Out,” “It,” and several other horror titles, we explore the way the nature of human stories and hardwiring and the net-negative-net-positive principle affect how we engage the horror genre. Spoiler, in this episode Jonny has a change of heart.

Aladdin - Dreams, Power, Public Personas, and the Morality of Magic

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:38:01 GMT

Thanks to special guest Jeff Kimmel for joining on this episode.

Spider-Man: Far From Home - Mentors, Roles, Insecurity, and Manipulation

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 05:45:04 GMT

Thanks to special guests Kaleb Eisele (Humans of Adventism) and Steve Moor for joining on this episode.

Stranger Things Season 3 - Trauma, Change, and Seeking Truth

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Thanks to special guest, Kaleb Eisele (Humans of Adventism) for joining on this episode.

Watch all seasons of Stranger Things on Netflix.

Your Movie Hour - Trailer

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:10:00 GMT

Introducing Your Movie Hour, a podcast about film, television, and real life.