The Bible: The Original Screenplay
Unraveling the threads connecting Biblical narratives to your favorite movies and television shows.
Episodes
What do Superman and the Bible have in common? More than you might think.
In this special impromptu episode, we dive into the messianic themes, heroic parallels, and Biblical symbolism found throughout Superman’s cinematic history—from the 1978 classic to the brand-new Superman (2025). And for the first time ever, we recorded our immediate reaction right after seeing the new film. It’s raw, real, and was really fun!
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The Holy Grail. A relic promising eternal life....but… it’s not in the Bible.
In this episode, we trace the origin of Grail lore — from medieval myth to modern blockbuster — and explore why the idea of a sacred object that grants eternal life has captured imaginations for centuries.
We dig into Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, unpack why the Grail is such a powerful symbol in books, movies, and TV, and ask what all this fascinat...
Indiana Jones was chasing a relic....but Scripture points us to something greater: the presence of God.
In this episode, we explore the iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark — from Nazis to that golden chest — and the mysteries and wonders about the real Ark of the Covenant.
We also unpack stories from our co-host’s recent mission trip to Ethiopia, where locals believe the Ark still resides today.
So… where is the Ark? And more importantl...
What does it mean to fight for good knowing you may never see the payoff?
In this episode, we dive into Andor, one of the most morally complex and grounded entries in the Star Wars universe, to explore themes of sacrifice, hidden resistance, and unshakable hope.
We’re joined by our first-ever guest to unpack the series and many of the infamous connections to the Biblical story including the gritty beauty of Luthen’s famous quote — ...
In this episode, we wrap up our journey through Proverbs! This final chapter dives into the long stretch of short, pithy, punchy sayings—and how these timeless truths show up everywhere we look.
From Star Wars to The Last Crusade (of course), we have a lot of fun unpacking the final chapters and exploring the movie moments that echo these Proverbs.
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In this episode, we dive into the "but" of Proverbs — where wisdom gets practical. Proverbs 10 kicks off a long stretch of short, PITHY, punchy sayings, and we explore how these nuggets of truth still hit home today!
From Tron: Legacy to There Will Be Blood and Star Trek IV to The Last Crusade (of course), this chapter packs in timeless wisdom that you may live by without even realizing it.
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of Proverbs — a father’s passionate plea to stay on the path of wisdom. From guarding your heart to resisting temptation, Proverbs 5–9 gives us a front-row seat to wisdom as a living, breathing voice calling out to us.
From Miracle on 34th Street to The Chronicles of Narnia (and probably Star Wars and Indiana Jones), we explore how these ancient teachings still speak powerfully into modern da...
In this episode, we dive into Proverbs 1-3; a cinematic call to listen, trust, and walk the path of understanding. We’re talking mentors, moral choices, spiritual training montages, and that moment when everything hinges on a single decision: will you trust yourself, or trust something greater?
From The Force Awakens to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Matrix, Groundhog Day, and even Karate Kid, we explore how these stories echo...
Updated!! We removed the audio mishap! :)
In this episode of The Bible: The Original Screenplay, we begin a 5-part series through Proverbs. We take you on a high-level journey and discuss some of the most powerful themes in scripture and how they show up in cinema.
We are talking about wisdom: how to seek it, live it, what it means to fear the Lord and why it's more than just knowledge. Through the wisdom of Proverbs, we discuss ...
Welcome to Season 2!
In this episode of The Bible: The Original Screenplay, we dive into the powerful themes of perseverance, redemption, and action-driven faith. James 5 calls believers to patience, endurance, and trust in God's timing - lessons that unfold in your favorite movies.
Join us as we discuss James 5 and movies such as Hook, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Shawshank Redemption, and more! Tune in now and discover h...
This week we dive into one of Paul's letters. We specifically hone in on Romans 7 and discuss the internal battle of good and evil. We discuss the latest Star Wars show "The Acolyte" and other movies and books related to this story.
Victim, Villain, & Victor. We explore the story of Cain and Abel and how even people who have similiar origin stories can take two different paths. We look into movies like Megamind, The Dark Knight, and of course....Star Wars.
This week, we deep dive into the shortcomings of Peter the Apostle. Even though he may have failed in the Bible, he left an incredible mark in Christianity. We look at the times he stubmled and how the "failure" story shows up in movies such as Batman Forever, The Dark Knight, and others (not just Batman movies).
We discuss the very common story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17 and where this classic tale shows up in so many movies including Star Wars (shocking), Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Rush Hour, Rocky and more!
We wrap up our three part series talking through the story of Job. We cover the later chapter's of the book and reference movies like Twister, Star Wars (shocking), Avengers, and more!
Continuing the conversation around the book of Job. An epic tale of humanity, good and evil, and the pain of life. We discuss where the story of Job can be found in A Serious Man, Misison: Impossible, The Revenant and more.
Part I covering an epic tale of humanity, good and evil, and the pain of life. We will chat through the Book of Job and chat through movies like The Count of Monte Cristo, The Revenant, The Serious Man, and more.
All things are being made new. How the future hope of a new Heaven and Earth inspired movies such as Moana, Total Recall, Lord of the Rings, and more!
The life, death and resurrection of Jesus changed everything. The story of the cross connects with modern tales like the Matrix, E.T., The Chronicles of Narnia and more.
Sin destroys God's perfect creation. The original "dark side" shows up in Star Wars, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Sound of Music and more.
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