In this episode Madeline and Olivia discuss The Last Samurai, a classic movie starring Tom Cruise as a United States Captain thrown into life with a group of samurai warriors. This film highlights the idea of honoring God and each other. Join them as they discuss the mix of honor, cultures, and God. Timestamps: The Fun (02:00 - 08:07) The Faith (08:07 - 20:59) The Recommendations (21:00  - 23:06) Biblical Verses/References in this Episode Include:  Romans 12: 9-13 Proverbs 21:21 Colossians 1:15-20 John 15: 12-17 1 Timothy 1:16-17 John 14: 6-7 Matthew 6:14 Suggestions in this Epi ..read more

Madeline and Olivia discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender this week and parallels to Jesus. It is truly amazing how stories, even children's stories, illustrate and teach the Gospel in new ways! Additionally, this will be the end of Season 1 and Season 2 will begin the first week of July! Suggestions in this episode include the podcast "Dr. Death" and Montell Fish with a music video linked here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwgnMVQ-J9s We would love to hear your feedback. Reach out through email, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Email us at madeplainpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: @madeplainpodcas ..read more

We LOVE Marvel superheroes and what they can illustrate about Jesus and the Gospel. Come chat with us about the first female-led superhero movie in the MCU, Brie Larson's acting, the nineties, and more! It's our first step into the MCU, so we're pretty excited. Suggestions in this episode include Jackie Hill Perry's bible study Jude linked here https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/jude-bible-study and Annie F. Downs' book Remember God linked here https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/. We would love to hear your feedback. Reach out through email, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Email us at made ..read more

Join Olivia and Madeline as they discuss Netflix's Love is Blind. They talk about dating, and how your community (including family) can help influence such important relationships. Recommendations include Gary Thomas’s book The Sacred Search linked here: https://www.garythomas.com/books/sacred-search/ and Stephanie May Wilson's prayer journal "Every Single Moment" linked here: https://www.smaywilsonshop.com/ We would love to hear your feedback and let us know your thoughts! Email us madeplainpodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @madeplainpodcast (https://instagram.com/madeplainpodcast?i ..read more

In this episode Madeline and Olivia discuss the notorious drug boss Walter White and the award winning series Breaking Bad through Episodes 4-6 of Season 5. Timestamps: The Fun (00:00 -  08:04) The Faith (08:05 -  17:23) The Recommendations (17:24 - 20:57) Biblical Verses/References in this Episode Include:  Proverbs 15:27 Mark 8:36 Proverbs 18:11 Proverbs 13:20 1 Corinthians 15:30-34 Recommendations include: Finding God - Sermon from Tim Keller The Prodigal Prophet - Tim Keller The Daily Podcast We Would Love to Connect with You: Instagram | Twitter | Website | mad ..read more

In this episode Madeline and Olivia continue their conversation on the Harry Potter series. Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix are their favorites. PLUS they had the opportunity to talk about them with their friend Tasia.  Suggestions in this episode include -  Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Austin Channing Brown's book I'm still here: Black Dignity In a World Made for Whiteness Lauren Graham's books...  Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between); In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It;  Someday, Someday, Maybe: A Novel ..read more

Madeline and Olivia discuss Harriet this week! A great suggestion from a wonderful listener. Suggestions in this episode include: - RZIM Ask Away podcast and their episode Does the Bible Condone Slavery?  - The song "Stand Up" from Harriet. The Oscar performance linked here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3HICKj-4Zs). - The podcast Theater Forward. We would love to hear your feedback. Reach out through email, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Email us at madeplainpodcast@gmail.com. Instagram: @madeplainpodcast (https://instagram.com/madeplainpodcast?igshid=1ptj17j6ydnld). Twitter: @MADEPLAIN ..read more

In this episode Madeline and Olivia discuss Wonder Woman 1984. Timestamps: The Fun (00:00 - 10:30) The Faith (10:31 - 19:03) The Recommendations (19:04 - 21:15) Recommendations Include: Do some New York Times crosswords with Madeline! ❤️ We Would Love to Connect with You: Instagram | Twitter | Website | madeplainpodcast@gmail.com Olivia & Madeline Music: "Strung Out" Instrumental by Dave's Free Beats ..read more

In this episode Madeline and Olivia explore the movie US! Such a great movie from Jordan Peele that really dives into the complexity of humanity and our need for Jesus. The Fun (00:00-13:12)  The Faith (13:12-29:35)  The Recommendations (29:35-32:36)  Suggestions in this episode include -  Musical Group Surfaces - Sunday Best Tim Keller Sermon - Praying Our Doubts  We would love to hear from you - Instagram | Twitter | Website | madeplainpodcast@gmail.com Olivia & Madeline Music: "Strung Out" Instrumental by Dave's Free Beats ..read more

God is Just.  Madeline and Olivia discuss their new podcast about God, the Gospel, and how each are reflected in Bombshell.  Music: "Strung Out" Instrumental by Dave's Free Beats.  Follow us on Instagram @madeplainpodcast and email us at madeplainpodcast@gmail.com. Send us your ideas, thoughts, questions, comments -- we want to hear from you ..read more