Gary discusses the classic Christmas film, Miracle on 34th Street. He points out many instances of how this film (and every film for that matter) presents opportunities for thinking through worldviews and Christian apologetics. Many questions are asked throughout the movie that may seem silly at first glance but are actually quite perceptive and help highlight the issue of ultimate authority.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Gary discusses the classic Christmas film, &lt;em&gt;Miracle on 34th Street&lt;/em&gt;. He points out many instances of how this film (and every film for that matter) presents opportunities for thinking through worldviews and Christian apologetics. Many questions are asked throughout the movie that may seem silly at first glance but are actually quite perceptive and help highlight the issue of ultimate authority.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The 34th Street Apologetic

Gary revisits one of his favorite topics: movies! Rick Welch invited Gary back to his Burros of Berea podcast to discuss Christmas films and the two discuss many festive movies that might be unfamiliar to most listeners. Gary loves older movies from the Golden Age of Film and highlights and analyzes some of his favorites.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Gary revisits one of his favorite topics: movies! Rick Welch invited Gary back to his Burros of Berea podcast to discuss Christmas films and the two discuss many festive movies that might be unfamiliar to most listeners. Gary loves older movies from the Golden Age of Film and highlights and analyzes some of his favorites.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Many More Merry Movies

Like many in Israel at the time of Jesus' birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus' second coming and rejoice that their "redemption is drawing near" (Luke 21:28). But was this the response of Simeon and Anna? Were they rejoicing in what God would do millennia in the future, or were they rejoicing about what God was doing then? Read the article mentioned in this episode <a href= "https://americanvision.org/posts/what-are-we-waiting-for/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Like many in Israel at the time of Jesus' birth, Christians today are looking for a political savior to rescue them and break the chains of tyranny. Christian leaders tell people to look up and ahead to Jesus' second coming and rejoice that their "redemption is drawing near" (Luke 21:28). But was this the response of Simeon and Anna? Were they rejoicing in what God would do millennia in the future, or were they rejoicing about what God was doing then?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read the article mentioned in this episode &lt;a href= "https://americanvision.org/posts/what-are-we-waiting-for/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Incarnation and Bible Prophecy

Gary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including Die Hard, Home Alone, and The Three Godfathers. These older films are often dismissed as being "out of touch," but Gary shows that this is far from the truth. They are great lessons about both life and history (among other topics). Get A Christmas Carol audiobook here: <a href= "https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook"> https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Gary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including &lt;em&gt;Die Hard&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;Home Alone&lt;/em&gt;, and &lt;em&gt;The Three Godfathers&lt;/em&gt;. These older films are often dismissed as being "out of touch," but Gary shows that this is far from the truth. They are great lessons about both life and history (among other topics).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get &lt;em&gt;A Christmas Carol&lt;/em&gt; audiobook here: &lt;a href= "https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook"&gt; https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Great Christmas Movies (Part Two)

William Ochoa is a pastor in Guatemala and joins Gary on the podcast today. William has been using Gary's and American Vision's materials to minister and train pastors in Guatemala. William explains how impactful the information and biblical worldview materials have been on him and his family and how he is using them to teach and disciple others in Central America.

<description>&lt;p&gt;William Ochoa is a pastor in Guatemala and joins Gary on the podcast today. William has been using Gary's and American Vision's materials to minister and train pastors in Guatemala. William explains how impactful the information and biblical worldview materials have been on him and his family and how he is using them to teach and disciple others in Central America.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

An American Vision in Guatemala

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