Unpack the global phenomenon K-Pop Demon Hunters: catchy hooks, real idols, and why hiding keeps us bound. We'll break down the movie's central themes - like shame, desire, and stardom - and explore what Scripture (esp. Mark 5) teaches about demons, spiritual warfare, confession, community, and the kind of deliverance that leads to real freedom in Christ.

Welcome to our first ever Trade Talk where we discuss the ins and outs and behind-the-scenes workings of the film & media industry.

Today's guest is Craig Dehut, co-founder and COO of Appian Media - a multimedia non-profit production company that creates biblically accurate, visually engaging content that is free to access, and has been viewed over 10 million times in over 160 countries.

To see more of what Appian Media provides, check them out at https://www.appianmedia.org

We're all lonely. We can't escape it. That sting of isolation, that ache of not being known.

How do we find connection in an increasingly disconnected world? How do we seek out others in order to bring the messy, beautiful parts of ourselves into the open where the truth can be found - that we're not alone, not ever.

Movies explored in this episode:

• Her
• Lars and the Real Girl

What does it mean to wonder, to live in awe? How can we access and practice a sense of wonder in our lives? What role do movies play in all of this?

Special guest Marcus Smith (host of BYU's Constant Wonder podcast) joins Vincent in a thoughtful discussion about living with wonder.

Movies discussed in this episode:

• A River Runs Through It
• Babette's Feast
• Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
• The Tree Of Life

Books referenced in this episode:

• In The Disquiet by Vincent Nel
• Say Yes by Scott Erickson
• The Idea Of The Holy by Rudolf Otto

Why is it that many men struggle to express their feelings or forge intimate friendships with other men? What will it take to break free from societal norms and embrace the beauty of platonic love and friendship?

Let's unravel the layers of the male psyche and discover the true art of the bromance.

Films explored in this episode:

• Close
• I Love You, Man

Screenwriter and Story Developer Kiel Murray has a conversation in which we talk about her career, her faith, and her experience writing strong female characters over the last 30 years for various animation studios like Pixar, Disney, and Skydance.

Movies discussed:

• Brave
• Cars
• Cars 3
• Raya and the Last Dragon
• Luck

Other topics discussed:

• The Creative Process
• Feminism and female representation
• The Confidence Gap
• The Bechdel Test

An exploration into depression (the emotional kind, not the financial kind). How is depression represented in modern cinema, how do we reconcile our personal experiences with these portrayals, and how do we make it through despite them?

Movies explored in this episode:

• Aftersun
• The Hours
• It's Kind Of A Funny Story

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want: two guys with accents discussing the merits of Spice World: The Movie. And a zigazig ah.

Article referenced in this episode: https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/spice-world-20-years-later-is-weirdly-relevant.html