#117: We Talk Movies

22/08/2025 1h 3min
#117: We Talk Movies

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Episode Synopsis

This episode of Pastors Unfiltered takes a lighthearted break from recent serious conversations, with Pastors Tony Mattar and Brandon Beals joking about life, quirky sponsorships, and the contents of a “Pastor Box” subscription before diving into a debate over the top 100 movies of the past 25 years. They share favorites like Moneyball, The Dark Knight, and The Social Network, spar over Brandon’s top pick (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), and dismiss several obscure indie and international films with humor. The episode wraps with Venture Church updates, including Vision Sunday, building expansion tours, and serving “100 cakes,” while promising a more spiritual episode next week.00:00 – Intro, banter, and Brandon’s new professor title05:10 – Sponsor talk: dream sponsors, Athletic Greens, and tea shop nostalgia12:45 – Quirky water bottles, church swag, and the “Pastor Box” giveaway20:30 – Assigning books and gifts to staff with playful commentary27:15 – Introduction to the Top 100 Movies list33:00 – Pixar favorites, indie film complaints, and Brandon’s top pick44:20 – Debating *Moneyball*, *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, and other highlights53:10 – Top 10 rankings: *The Dark Knight*, *The Social Network*, *Get Out*, *Parasite*59:30 – Wrap-up: Vision Sunday, building tours, “100 cakes,” and final thoughts01:03:00 – Closing remarks, listener challenge, and Starbucks gift card offer