God is the giver of all talents and gifts. When we see the gifts in others, it is logical and easy for us to want to encourage a certain life path. However, what if that is not the way the person wants their life to go? In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss the 2017 film Gifted with Chris Evans. They discuss the question above and more as they analyze the film and relate it to Scripture. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow: https://youtu.be/lW6urp-CW8M Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

Over the summer, Josh and Parable Arrows first ever intern Aidan recorded video versions of our podcast. Our first discussion was with multimedia talent Byron, aka B-Rut. We covered the power of film, what it means to be shrewd in business as a Christian, the importance of faith AND action together, and the way God calls us to be about his mission. B-Rut's Website: https://brutmusic.com/ https://brutpro.com/ Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow: https://youtu.be/lW6urp-CW8M Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

If you are a long time fan, you may have noticed that most of our episodes revolve around the stories in movies. However, we believe that stories in any medium can be used to have deeper discussions around God and the human experience. In this episode, Josh is joined by Jordan Mefford, who played multiple roles in Parable Arrows' first short film, Sabbath of Sorrow. Josh and Jordan discuss the Japanese RPG Persona 5 Royal, a video game with complex themes around justice, changing the human heart, and a difficult question: Is it morally wrong to force someone to change for the better? Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow: https://youtu.be/lW6urp-CW8M Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

Josh often mentions on the podcast that his favorite show of all time is the anime Attack on Titan. It's a strange show that is characterized by visceral action, espionage, and themes that explore the depravity of humankind. In this episode, Josh K is joined by Josh S, co-worker and fellow mega-fan of Attack on Titan. In this episode, the Joshes do a deep dive into the three main characters of the show: Eren, Armin, and Mikasa. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Why Josh loves Attack on Titan: https://youtu.be/WpqrRpqYiW8 Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

Black Panther was a cultural moment upon its release. Featuring the late Chadwick Boseman as its titular protagonist, the film celebrated black culture, challenged what it looks like to be a good leader, and offered a look at how leaders can do a better job of serving the ones they are over. This episode, Josh and Femi are joined by the amazing John Larry, Josh's principal and officially unofficial mentor. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/sabbathofsorrow Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

World War 2 is a tricky moment in history to poke fun at. And yet, somehow, Director Taika Waititi does so in a way that is meaningful and challenges who and what we put our faith in. In this episode, Josh and Femi discuss how adults need to steward our relationships with youth, why Jesus is worth following, and how to be confident when we have found a leader like a potential spouse, boss, or pastor, who truly has their followers best interests at heart. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/sabbathofsorrow Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

In this unique episode, Femi and Josh are joined by some of the Parable Arrows' team to talk about their favorite movies, shows, and stories that have impacted them. Shoutouts to Josh Erickson (@itsjpk_), Jordan Mefford (@broken_tile_games), and Preston Bousley (@bousleyproductions) for joining us! Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/sabbathofsorrow Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

Revolutionary in its flashy comic book style of animation, Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse was a hit across fans young and old. Following the story of new Spider-Man Miles Morales, Into the Spider Verse covers themes from finding your place in the world, identity, loving others, and having faith in your calling. Join Femi and Josh in this episode as the talk about the connection between the call of the Christian and Spider-Man: To love your neighbor. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/sabbathofsorrow Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

When Inside Out first released, the idea of little brightly colored charaters running around our brain space made so much sense. Feeling angry? Must be the little angry man inside my head--not me. Or, if you grew up in church, sometimes certain emotions were pinned to be all good or all bad. Sadness? No room for that. But, Inside Out offers an accurate message: how are each of our emotions important? And from a Biblical view, what was God's divine purpose for human emotions, and how can we better aim to live out that purpose? Join Josh and Femi as they discuss all the feels in this episode of the podcast. Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Sabbath of Sorrow Details: https://www.parablearrows.com/sabbathofsorrow Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows

Merry Christmas from Parable Arrows! But, what is Christmas ACTUALLY about? Many church going folks would say the birth of Jesus, others might say getting together with family. In our modern age, how can we practically celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? This question and more are explored as Josh and Femi discuss an old time favorite from our childhood: VeggieTales - The Toy that Saved Christmas.  Website: https://www.parablearrows.com/ Store: https://parablearrows.store/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parablearrows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parablearrows