Episode 337: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Watch the episode here. It's a battle royale as our hosts - like Godzilla versus Kong - wrestle over the quality of this latest monsterverse installment! But James, Eric, and guest host "James the Younger" all surface some curious observations about the film's Moses motif, the sovereignty of God(zilla) and a curious parallel with Revelation chapter 20. Want some kaiju-sized conversation? We gotcha. James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here. — We've got new merchandise! Check it out at the merch store. Help us recruit more film lovers and theology nerds by sharing this episode with your friends. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to help attract more listeners.  Follow and connect with us on social media. Support us on Patreon. Chapters: Cold Open - 00:00 Intro - 01:24 Plot Summary - 02:49 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 04:05 Popcorn Ratings - 05:28 Theology Ratings - 09:08 Ads - 11:23 Cross-Cultural Engagement (The Al-Ma'idah Initiative) - 13:45  Popcorn Thoughts - 18:26 KONG's Moses Motif - 34:19 Revelation 20 - 38:23 Godzilla the Watchful Protector - 46:47 Collateral Damage: Godzilla vs. God - 1:03:25 Lightning Round - 1:11:00