Welcome to season 10 of Myopia Movies! Each week we watch the movies from the 80s and 90s we grew up watching to address the lies that our memories and Blockbuster video told us. Do they hold up?
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Dr. Nic Hoffmann, Mike Burns, and Mike Carroll are teachers at the Marist School teaching the American Experiment Class. In an attempt to update our curriculum, we have been reassessing the books we assign, we were assigned in high school and college, and the books we wish we assigned. Do people even read anymore? I mean, we do, but how do we keep the student engaged with the Required Reading.
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Interviews and discussions from Tropics of Meta and New Romantic Robot Productions.
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The “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast discusses topics that affect the lives of Christian missionaries on the mission field in the areas of faith, freedom, family, and finances. It is produced by "Modern Day Missions" and hosted by Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez. Each episode in the “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast is a conversational interview where Stephanie hosts guests who are experts in their fields and who either are or have been missionaries, or who serve in the missions space. At Modern ...
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This week, we learn the tragedy of high prison recidivism. We watched Raising Arizona, Everybody freeze. Everybody down on the ground! How will Raising Arizona hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren and Daniel Directed by: Joel and Ethan Coen Starring: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman, William Forsythe, Sam McMurray, Frances McDorman…
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Are you looking to connect with business leaders to partner with you financially in your missions work? In this episode, we sit down with Lee Domingue, the visionary behind Kingdom Builders, a movement that's revolutionizing how missions are funded around the world. Lee shares how you can effectively engage with business leaders and churches to acc…
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In honor of the long weekend, we start Coen Brothers month early with The Big Lebowski. This week in Myopia Movies, I nearly have a stroke trying to not quote the entirety of the movie. How will the The Big Lebowski hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Candace, Keiko, and Matthew Directors: Joel and Ethan Coen Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Mo…
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In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi, a passionate missionary and evangelist who’s not only spreading the Gospel but staying grounded in his faith despite a very active and ever-changing schedule. Sammy shares powerful insights on maintaining intimacy with Jesus, even when life is pulling him in multiple directions—whether he's in …
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Batman (1989)
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This week on Myopia Movies, you find out that you are my number one guy! We watched Batman (1989), why doesn't Batman dance any more? Remember the Bat-tu-si? Where does he get all those wonderful toys? How will Batman (1989) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Keiko, Nur Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Bassinger, R…
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Do you ever struggle with the need to control others? Have you noticed how easily offenses can build up, even to the point of making you question your calling? What if the key to lasting leadership isn't about keeping everyone in line but about something much deeper? In a day and age where scandals are shaking the church and leaders are dropping li…
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Big Trouble in Little China (Revisited)
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Welcome to Myopia Movies! This week we revisit a very early episode that I first watched for this show! John Carpenter is in rare form directing this throwback comedy! We watched Big Trouble in Little China! How will Big Trouble in Little China hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Charlie, Keiko, Candace, and Matthew Director: John Carpenter Starring: Kurt Ru…
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Do you ever wonder if your past or struggles with your identity are holding you back in your mission work? In this episode, Tom Hallas opens up about his journey of discovering what it really means to be a child of God. From the struggles of his upbringing to the lessons learned in Youth With A Mission, Tom shares how letting go of false identities…
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Romeo + Juliet (Revisited)
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This week on Myopia Movies, we buy Sword brand guns! We watched Romeo + Juliet, where the Hawaiian shirts are flowing, Mercutio is recreating Rocky Horror and the music is silly. Where for art thou, Postlethwaite? How will Romeo + Juliet hold up? Directed by Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Pete…
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Have you ever felt puzzled by how differently Christians experience and express their faith? How can we walk in unity when we sometimes see things so differently? In this episode, member care and missionary veteran Harry Hoffmann shares five unique spiritual worldviews, all rooted in the Bible and the dogma of the Christian faith. From the warrior-…
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Hello! We are starting to dust off the cobwebs of summer break. As we do, we return to one of Mike Carroll's short stories. Please enjoy! We will be back with the new format soon, so keep following us here! Thanks, NicPor Required Reading, Dr. Nic Hoffmann, Michael Carroll and Mike Burns.
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The Mask (Revisited)
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This week on Myopia Movies, we celebrate the start of season 11 with a revisited episode of Jim Carrey's the Mask! Somebody, stop us! Please, 11 years is so long for this nonsense! How will The Mask hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Nur, Keiko, Matt, Alex Directed by Charles Russell Starring: Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene, Amy Yasbe…
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If you feel called to be a missionary, today is for you! Get out your pen and paper, because in this encore episode, Modern Day Missions executive director Marvin Slaton gets extremely practical with next steps to take once you’ve discerned God is calling you to the field. You’ll learn about the five options for being sent, the three key areas of p…
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This week on Myopia Movies, we are trying to stay on our feet! This week would be our 10th Anniversary Episode, but we are on vacation with a file issue! I cannot fix it from here, so I am rereleasing the episode from 6 years ago that Matt talks about all the time! Enjoy The Guyver! Host: Nic Panel: Matt…
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This episode is packed with so much wisdom from the electric Lou Engle. He shares on the powerful topics of dreams, prayer, fasting, and the unique call God has on women's lives. Lou also shares some very specific things God has put on his heart that he believes God is calling women into in this season. Get ready to be deeply energized in your fait…
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This week we watch the British version of Spy Hard, but you know, good. Could've used a "Weird" Al song though....we watched Johnny English! How will Johnny English hold up? Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Daniel Directed by Peter Howitt Starring: Rowan Atkinson, John Malkovich, Natalie Imbruglia, Tasha de Vasconcelos, Ben Miller…
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Do you feel confused, fired up, or just deeply sad about everything you’ve been hearing in the news lately about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? There is so much conflicting information out there and even more anger coming at us from both sides. How can we know what to believe and feel? What is a godly, compassionate response? As a missions commu…
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Casino Royale (1967)
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This week watch some classic James Bond, Casino Royale! No, not the good one, the Woody Allen one. You read that right. How will Casino Royale hold up? Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Daniel Directed by Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston Starring: Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Orson Welles, Joanna Pettet, Woody Allen, Deborah Kerr, William Hold…
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Whether your marriage is on the breaking point or just in need of some fresh ideas and perspective, we’ve got you covered. In this episode with Danny and Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (guest hosted by Amy Young), we talk very honestly about what to do if your missionary marriage is in crisis. We also look at how couples can get back on the same page if…
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This week we do the Avengers movie everyone thinks of, the one with Ralph Fiennes. We watched The Avengers (1998), man, when Sean Connery does spite, he really nails it. How will The Avengers (1998) hold up? Host: Jon Panel: Nic, Steve, Matthew Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Patrick Macnee, Jim B…
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This week we crack out three seashells and have sex with an Occulus visor. We watched Demolition Man, the movie that shows us the horror of a non-violent society. How will Demolition Man hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel Directed by Marco Brambilla Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt,…
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If you’re curious what a sabbatical is and if it is something you need…or if you’re skeptical about it and are wondering if sabbaticals are even a real thing, today is for you! Jeff Simons of The Way Between answers all your sabbatical questions: why, how, where, how much and if! And make sure to listen all the way to the end, because Jeff has a gr…
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Rush Hour 2
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This week on Myopia Movies, we dive into the explosive world of buddy cop chaos with our latest episode on Rush Hour 2. Join us as we unravel the mystery of how Jackie Chan's impeccable martial arts and Chris Tucker's endless chatter somehow make for cinematic gold. We'll explore the finer points of high-kicking action and laugh-out-loud banter, al…
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S05E03 When Obey Feels Like a Four-Letter Word with Jonathan & Amanda Vining (Encore Episode)
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Obedience. Why do we sometimes have a visceral reaction to that word? Or maybe you don’t struggle with obedience and find it easy to follow God, but your struggle is discerning if something is his voice or not? Or have you ever noticed that obeying God in the small things can be even harder than obeying him in the big things? In this episode, we ar…
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The Adventures of Pluto Nash
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Welcome back to another episode of "Myopia Movies," where we strap in for the cinematic car crash you can't look away from! This week, we embark on a journey to the lunar land of broken dreams and bad investments with Adventures of Pluto Nash. Picture this: Eddie Murphy in space. Sounds promising, right? Well, hold onto your moon boots because this…
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On this episode, we're tackling a crucial topic: burnout among missionaries, and we’re joined by Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong. We explore the unique pressures of cross-cultural ministry and examine what sustainable self-care looks like. There’s even a link to burnout quiz you can take to see where you’re at. Join us today for real life e…
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This week we learn why to bless your golf clubs. This week we watch Dogma, schnoogans! Join us as we dive into the irreverent and hilarious world of Kevin Smith's "Dogma"! This week, we dissect the film's blend of divine comedy, theological debates, and pop culture references. From fallen angels to holy bartenders, nothing is sacred as we explore t…
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t get Gen Alpha? Dr. Jolene Erlacher breaks down this fascinating generation for us. She explains the unique way they see the world, the challenges they face, and the strengths they bring to the table. They’ve been born into a crazy world unlike any previous generation, and God has a unique call on their lives. Ho…
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This week we dive into the Culinary Underbelly with Anthony Bourdain as we talk about his masterpiece Kitchen Confidential. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann Co-host: Mike Burns and Mike Carroll From the Ecco back cover: "An updated and revised edition of Anthony Bourdain's mega-bestselling Kitchen Confidential, with new material from the original edition Alm…
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Have you ever had a season when everything in you wanted to quit and leave the field, the church, the project, the team, the miracle you’ve been believing for But deep in your spirit, you knew God was asking you to keep standing. There are moments in life when God asks us to persevere in areas that feel too much for us. How can we keep from quittin…
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Unbreakable (2001)
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Welcome to another episode of Myopia Movies! This week, we dive into the thrilling, edge-of-your-seat excitement of Unbreakable. Yes, that's right, the 2000 classic where Bruce Willis discovers his superpower: looking perpetually confused and slightly bored. Join us as we unravel the mystery of how a movie about a guy who can't get hurt manages to …
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In this encore episode, Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS last year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope. He shares real and helpful ways missionaries—and anyone—can navigate loss well and trust that it is not the end of our story, but is the beginning…
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This week on Myopia Movies, we lace up our roller skates and journey back to the glitter-soaked fever dream that is Xanadu. Join us as we watch Olivia Newton-John and a surprisingly spry Gene Kelly sing and skate their way through a plot so thin you could roller disco right through it. We'll break down the movie's mix of Greek muses, neon lights, a…
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Constantine (2005)
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This week on Myopia Movies, we dive into the dark, brooding, and oh-so-edgy world of Constantine. Marvel as Keanu Reeves chain-smokes his way through a film that somehow mixes theology, horror, and noir into a cocktail of supernatural shenanigans. Join us as we explore why this movie's take on angels and demons is as subtle as a sledgehammer and wh…
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Hey single missionaries, we see you. You make up a third of missionaries on the field, and 80-85 percent of you are women. We need to know the unique challenges you face and the unique strengths you bring! In this interview with Sarita Hartz, we explore the common things you experience on the field. We also discuss how those of us who serve you and…
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In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re joined by Dr. Mary Ho, the executive director of All Nations. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at All Nations missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed a few years ago on mission and wh…
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We're Back
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This Week on Myopia Movies: We Dive into the Prehistoric Puzzler, "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story" Join us as we unearth the cinematic fossil that is "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story," where the idea of dinosaurs roaming modern New York City is somehow not the most unbelievable part. This week, we're peeling back the layers of this animated onion, r…
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The Rocketeer
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This week we watch Disney's first attempt at a superhero picture, Iron Man fights the Nazi's! We watched The Rocketeer, the movie that shows the dangers of alcohol. How will The Rocketeer hold up? Host: Daniel Panel: Matthew, Lauren, Charlie. Directed by Joe Johnston Starring: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorv…
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S04E16 The Overwhelmed Missionary & The Role The Body Plays with Dr. Margaret Nagib (Encore Episode)
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life, relationships, or ministry? In this encore episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, looks at the role our body plays in overwhelm. We talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm, and Margaret looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our spirit and …
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Rollerball (2002)
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This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a remake, that was not asked for, not needed, missed the point, but boldly had Night Vision! We watched Rollerball (2002) and saw Rebecca Romjin naked in a PG 13 Movie as the director of Die Hard imagines the horrors of 2005! How will Rollerball (2002) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Keiko, Nur Directed by Jo…
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This week on Required Reading, we all called our brothers and fathers. We read A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean, one of the greatest American parables ever written. Make your brothers, fathers, husbands, etc read it, also while you are at it, whoever you are, READ IT. Host: Dr. Nic Hoffmann, Mike Burns, and Mike Carroll. Book summary from …
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Spiritual warfare. It’s a topic, that for most people, either gets them fired up and ready to battle the enemy, or it leaves a bad taste in their mouth because of how they’ve been taught or seen it used. Whether you love it or are repelled by it, there’s no denying spiritual warfare is real, and Scripture calls us to it. And as missionaries, we esp…
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Mighty Ducks 3
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Welcome to Myopia Movies, this week we wish there was mo Emilio! We watched Mighty Ducks 3, the search for more money. How will Mighty Ducks 3 hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Keiko, Nur, AlexPor Nic Hoffmann
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Missionaries, how would you answer this question: “Are you holding a secret that if your supporters, sending church, or sending organization knew about it, could jeopardize you being on the field?” Amy Young, LPC, president of Global Trellis and former missionary, asked this question of 358 global workers, and boy, did they answer! Senders, you’re …
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Pokemon: The First Movie
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This week on Myopia Movies, we watch a family film about dog fighting! We watched Pokemon: The First Movie, a film about GMOs, Euthanasia, and power no children should have. How will Pokemon: The First Movie hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Daniel, Alex, Keiko, and Nur Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama Starring Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Rica…
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S04E13 The Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan
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Today’s episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land Living. Cheryl has trained more than 3,000 coaches and has 15,000 hours of coaching experience. Her ability to hear the hearts of her clients is unparalleled and consistently leads to dramatic growth and cha…
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Are you frustrated by fundraising? In this episode with Dr. Steve Shadrach of Via Generosity and author of The God Ask, one of the most well-known books on raising support, we talk about the fear of rejection, feeling stuck, and how the way we see God affects our ability to be successful in support raising. Dr. Shadrach shares practical advice on h…
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The NeverEnding Story
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This week on Myopia Movies, we are traumatized by another movie about flying by the director of Air Force One. Join us for childhood changing moments with The NeverEnding Story! How will The NeverEnding Story hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Kellie, Jon, Daniel. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Gerald Mc…
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Mimic (1997)
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This week we call the exterminator and do a deep cleaning. We finish Quinntober with the Guillermo del Toro creature feature Mimic (1997). The movie that has makes us afraid of CDC efforts to end malaria. How will Mimic (1997) hold up? Host: Matthew Panel: Nic and CharliePor Nic Hoffmann
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Is your soul weary and in need of some rest? Do you feel weighed down by life and ministry? Are you in need of a reset? Today Lynne Themelaras, pastor, counselor, and author of Soul Detox, looks at the types of debris that clutters up our souls and gives practical steps for us to begin our own soul detox. Thanks for listening! Email us your questio…
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