ROB AGER - Movies Seeking God: Spirituality In Filmmaking, Past and Present

Rob Ager is a film analyst who reveals Hollywood's deliberate destruction of classic cinema culture. In this conversation he exposes how modern filmmakers no longer care about making good movies but instead seek to destroy traditional storytelling and values. The episode explores how scientists in the 1960s sought God through AI and alien contact, paralleling themes in Kubrick's 2001. Ager also discusses how Hollywood accepts negative spirituality like demons while rejecting positive religious themes.KEY TAKEAWAYSModern filmmakers increasingly reject spiritual and narrative depth, aiming to dismantle classic cinematic conventions and heroes.Science fiction frequently reflects humanity's spiritual yearning, displacing God with AI, alien contact, or technological utopias.Many classic films used subtle spirituality, allowing viewers to interpret deeper meanings rather than providing explicit answers.Old movies encouraged audience engagement with ambiguity, while today's films often over-explain and avoid challenging mysteries.Social engineering in cinema is complex; propaganda can originate from both top-level institutions and individual creators' biases.Negative spirituality—demons, possession, dystopian technology—is widely accepted in film, while positive redemption stories often face skepticism.The destruction of traditional narratives and values on screen mirrors broader cultural attempts to erase inherited social frameworks.CONNECT WITH ROB AGERhttps://collativelearning.comMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Melissa Dougherty is a Christian apologist with nearly 400,000 YouTube subscribers and over 18 million video views. In this conversation, she unpacks her groundbreaking book "Happy Lies" which exposes the New Thought movement—a spiritual philosophy most Christians have never heard of yet encounter constantly. Melissa reveals how this century-old movement has infiltrated American evangelicalism, progressive Christianity, and secular self-help culture while masquerading as biblical truth. Her personal journey from New Thought deception to authentic Christianity provides urgent warnings for believers navigating today's spiritually confused landscape.KEY TAKEAWAYSNew Thought disguises itself as Christianity while promoting self-deification and manifestation theologyMost Christians unknowingly encounter New Thought beliefs in churches, self-help books, and worship musicUnity churches exist in most cities yet few believers recognize them as New Thought centersThe "living your truth" movement has direct roots in transcendental and New Thought philosophyProgressive Christianity shares significant theological overlap with New Thought's rejection of biblical authorityTrue wholeness comes only through Christ's blood, not recognizing supposed divinity within yourselfCONNECT WITH MELISSAhttps://www.melissadougherty.co/https://www.instagram.com/melissaldougherty/https://www.facebook.com/NewAgeToChristianityBuy "Happy Lies" on AmazonMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Nathan Spearing is a 13-year U.S. Army Special Operations veteran and founder of a tactical training facility in North Carolina. In this conversation he breaks down Pete Hegseth's explosive speech to military generals, shares his analysis of the Charlie Kirk assassination using construction modeling software, discusses the crisis of emotional masculinity in conspiracy theories, and calls for young Christian men to step up while older leaders step back. The episode tackles military standards, church hierarchy, submission, and why Christians need to pursue truth over conspiracy when tragedy strikes.KEY TAKEAWAYSPete Hegseth's military speech represents long-overdue return to merit-based standardsMilitary had become dangerously top-heavy with unfit general officersWomen in combat units fundamentally compromise male unit effectivenessConspiracy theories often stem from male emotional dysregulation, not evidenceYoung Christian men need meaningful responsibility, not busy workSubmission applies to men in church hierarchy, not just womenMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"Principles of War" - Jim WilsonCONNECT WITH NATHANhttps://spearing.co🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Tanner Guzy is a men's style coach and author of The Appearance of Power, helping high-achieving men align their external appearance with internal identity. As a single father of seven running a seven-figure business for eight years, Tanner has completed a half Ironman, earned Jiu-Jitsu medals, and conquered Spartan races. In this conversation marking five years since his first appearance on the show, Tanner discusses sovereignty, the collapse of the manosphere, and why most men's approach to style undermines their masculinity.KEY TAKEAWAYSMost men wear a "uniform of apathy" that signals lack of sovereignty over their livesThe manosphere failed because it worshiped autonomy instead of healthy interdependence"Extegrity" means aligning who you are externally with who you are internallyGrowth gluttons pursue progress at expense of presence and meaningful relationshipsRomance maxing creates fulfilling life experiences instead of waiting for circumstances to changeTrue masculinity holds tension between competing values rather than choosing extremesCONNECT WITH TANNERhttps://masculine-style.com/https://x.com/tannerguzyThe Appearance of Power: https://a.co/d/eBl3Oph🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Jason Mironchuck is the creator and host of Mironchuck Now, a channel devoted to challenging political and social narratives. Recently beginning his catechism in the Russian Orthodox Church, Jason has developed a prophetic framework called "The Vengeful Son" that predicts a coming wave of youth violence born from spiritual emptiness and systemic betrayal. This conversation explores how 250 years of liberal revolution has produced a generation of nihilistic young people primed for destruction, and why returning to Christ may be our only hope.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Vengeful Son represents angry youth discovering they've been systematically lied toTransgender youth on puberty blockers may become tomorrow's domestic terror cellsLiberal ideologies are Luciferian inversions of God's virtues that exalt passionsViolence feels good but young men lack moral brakes to know when to stopOrthodox prophecies predict children born with "dead souls" unable to pursue sainthoodThe church is a hospital where ideologies die and Christ enters the heartCONNECT WITH JASON MIRONCHUCKYouTube ChannelX/TwitterSupport Jason's ChannelMENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST"Nihilism" - Father Seraphim Rose"The Great Awakening vs. The Great Reset" - Alexander Dugan"Jesus and John Wayne" - Kristin Kobes Du Mez"The Christian Mind" - Harry Blamires"The Screwtape Letters" - C.S. Lewis"The Great Divorce" - C.S. LewisMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Lana Silk serves as Transform Iran's Chief Executive Officer, leading efforts to bring freedom to the Iranian people through ministry and humanitarian aid. In this conversation, she shares her family's supernatural calling to flee Iran in 1988 and establish a missions organization from outside the country. The episode explores Iran's explosive underground church growth, with potentially 2-3 million Christians in a nation of 89 million, and the strategic preparation needed for Iran's anticipated freedom.KEY TAKEAWAYSIran may have fastest growing church globally with 19.6% growth rateTransform Iran operates in 19 countries supporting underground house churches78+ people groups in Iran need Bible translation beyond FarsiGovernment paranoia post-12 Day War has intensified Christian persecutionRevival concentrated in Farsi-speakers while ethnic minorities remain largely unreachedIran's geopolitical influence could transform Middle East if turned toward goodCONNECT WITH TRANSFORM IRANhttps://transformiran.comMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

This week, I hosted a memorial livestream following Charlie Kirk's assassination. I was joined by Cody Lawrence (Spare No Arrows), Hitler Hated Christ, journalist Mikale Olson, and Pastor Darren DePaul. In this stream, I argued that our nation experienced collective trauma from witnessing graphic violence, identifying four problematic responses: leftists celebrating the death, right-wingers calling for retaliation, conspiracy theorists blaming various actors, and high-level influencers engaging in divisive arguments. And my guests and I discussed challenges with radical ideologies infiltrating conservative Christian spaces and the need for pastoral mentorship. I concluded that the majority response has been people turning toward faith and spiritual renewal in Charlie Kirk's memory.KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Pastoral care is essential during crisis - Pastor Darren emphasized the need for churches to provide real mentorship and life-on-life discipleship rather than just Sunday services.2. Violent imagery can be traumatizing - The widespread circulation of graphic footage created shock and grief for many Americans unaccustomed to witnessing such violence.3. Multiple factions are exploiting the tragedy - Various groups are using Kirk's death to advance their own agendas rather than focusing on healing.4. Cultural Christianity lacks depth - Several of us noted that surface-level Christian identity without genuine faith leads to inconsistent behavior and eventual rebellion.5. Young men need wisdom and mentorship - Our discussion highlighted how young men's lack of discernment makes them vulnerable to extremist ideologies from various directions.6. Charlie Kirk's legacy was dialogue over force - We agreed his approach of engaging opponents through conversation rather than violence should be emulated.CONNECT WITH TPUSAhttps://tpusa.orgCONNECT WITH MY GUESTSCody LawrenceMikale OlsonHitler Hated ChristDarren DepaulMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Katie Faust is the founder and president of Them Before Us, a global movement defending children's right to their mother and father. In this conversation she reveals her bold plan to overturn gay marriage through the courts by focusing on children's rights rather than adult perspectives. The episode explores how marriage redefinition has created a legal framework that commodifies children through surrogacy, IVF, and intent-based parenthood. Katie also discusses her controversial "one tool" for evaluating family decisions and her surprising work as a Christian matchmaker.KEY TAKEAWAYSEither adults do the hard thing or children do the hard thing in every family situationGay marriage legally weakened every parent's claim to their own biological childrenNo-fault divorce was the original redefinition of marriage that prioritized adult happiness over childrenIVF and surrogacy create mass production and commodification of children through intent-based parenthoodNatural rights exist pre-government, require no provision, and everyone gets equal measureChristians historically protected children first, then dealt with adult comfort secondCONNECT WITH KATY FAUSThttps://thembeforeus.com/https://thembeforeus.substack.com/https://x.com/advo_katyhttps://x.com/ThemBeforeUsMentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Dr. Yoram Hazony is chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation and author of The Virtue of Nationalism. In this conversation, he explains how liberal imperialism disguised as "tolerance" destroys nations from within, argues that America's founding as a Christian nation offers the only path back from cultural collapse, and warns that China represents the greatest existential threat to Western civilization while young men waste energy fighting imaginary enemies.KEY TAKEAWAYSLiberal "neutrality" creates a cultural vacuum that gets filled by neo-Marxism and chaosHitler was an imperialist, not a nationalist - nationalism means independent nations coexistingHuman obligations are inherited, not chosen through consent - loyalty bonds create nationsAmerica was legally recognized as a Christian nation until 1947's separation doctrineChina is the only real threat to America while conservatives fight phantom battlesOrthodox Jews and serious Christians are natural allies against liberal imperialismMENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST"The Dangerous Secret Young Men Are Keeping: Neo-Nazi Thought Has Entered the Church" - by Will Spencer (Christ Over All)CONNECT WITH DR. HAZONY"The Virtue of Nationalism" - https://a.co/d/10D22tz"Conservatism: A Rediscovery" - https://a.co/d/10D22tzhttps://natcon.orghttps://x.com/yhazonyhttps://nationalconservatism.org/https://burkefoundation.org/🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company

Dr. Cal Beisner is the founder of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation and a Reformed theologian who challenges mainstream climate orthodoxy from a biblical worldview. In this conversation, he reveals how climate models consistently overpredict warming by 2-4 times actual observations and argues that net zero emissions would kill half the world's population. The episode explores why biblical stewardship contradicts both secular environmentalism and population control ideologies, while defending fossil fuels as essential for lifting the global poor out of poverty.KEY TAKEAWAYSNet zero fossil fuel policies would kill half the world's populationClimate models overpredict warming by 2-4 times actual observations Only one of 120+ climate model families accurately simulates past temperaturesBiblical worldview rejects catastrophic feedback loops in God's creationWealthier societies maintain cleaner, healthier environments than poor onesNew Age environmentalism leads to anti-human population control ideologyMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"Shepherds for Sale" - Megan Basham"Prospects for Growth: A Biblical View of Population Resources and the Future" - Cal BeisnerCONNECT WITH CAL BEISNER & CORNWALLhttps://CornwallAlliance.org/anniversary 20th anniversary campaign with matching funds up to $100,000!https://CornwallAlliance.org https://CornwallAlliance.org/donatehttps://x.com/@CornwallSteward Mentioned in this episode:-- WASSON WATCH COMPANY --Swiss craftsmanship meets Christian conviction at Wasson Watch Company - where quality timepieces come from a founder who won't bend the knee. EXCLUSIVE promo code WILL10 saves 10%VISIT: Wasson Watch Company