What if the long road is not a delay, but preparation?

In this episode of Men at the Movies, filmmaker Daniel Chesnut shares how a winding journey through surfing, filmmaking, and seasons of waiting shaped his calling long before the work ever mattered. We talk about story as a mirror, why encounter matters more than output, and how reflecting a man’s story back to him can awaken something sacred.

This conversation is for men who feel restless, unfinished, or quietly aware there is more to their story.

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What if the life you're building is costing you the life you actually want?

Jack Campbell thought he had everything—until he wakes up one Christmas morning living the life he walked away from thirteen years ago. The mysterious glimpse he didn't ask for opens his eyes to all that he had been missing, forcing him to answer a central question: who will he choose?

In this episode, Paul McDonald and Britt Mooney dive deep into The Family Man (2000) starring Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, exploring themes of identity, choices, consequences, and redemption.

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WHAT WE DISCUSS:

- How your aim determines who you become

- Why the interruption you resist might be exactly what you need -

The difference between people and possessions—who would cry if you disappeared?

- God's promise to restore wasted years (Joel 2:25)

- Why it's never too late to start choosing a better story

- The Matthew McConaughey question: Who do you want to be in 10 years?

Whether you're navigating career decisions, marriage, fatherhood, or questioning your life's direction, this conversation offers Biblical wisdom and practical challenges.

ABOUT MEN AT THE MOVIES: A faith-based podcast helping Christian men discover God's truth through film analysis. We explore movies as modern parables, unpacking themes of masculinity, purpose, faith, and transformation.

Hosted by Paul McDonald with co-host Britt Mooney.

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"Is the ship out of danger?" Spock's first question to Kirk after sacrificing himself wasn't about his own survival—it was about whether his life counted for something. Part 1 forced Kirk to accept death is coming. Part 2 asks the harder question: What will you lose your life for?

Khan's superior genetics bought him nothing but wasted rage. Spock's sacrifice bought new life for everyone he loved. How we face death is as important as how we face life. You're going to lose your life anyway—will it be worth it?

This episode is dedicated to Jeremy Ross (1974-2025), who faced his Kobayashi Maru with the same strength and grace Spock faced that reactor core.

KEY THEMES:

• Sacrificial love as the answer to the no-win scenario
• Forgiveness vs. bitterness—releasing wounds before they destroy you
• Faith through pain—choosing God even when crushed
• Making your life count—what will you lose your life for?

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