EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 23 MIN
The Non-Prophets, Episode 25.2.3 featuring Stephen Harder, Blind Limey, & Jimmy Jr
from The Non-Prophets · host Atheist Community of Austin
Hollywood has a new cash cow, and his name is Jesus. As studios scramble for post-COVID relevance, they’ve traded superheroes for the "chosen" ones, grossing hundreds of millions by turning ancient dogmas into bingeable blockbusters. We’re dissecting the "happy gauze" applied to biblical atrocities and the rise of masculine religion vs. feminine spirituality on screen. From Avatar’s blue-tinted woo to the thirst for religious sequels, it’s clear the industry cares less about salvation than the bottom line. It turns out even the Son of God needs a high-budget filter to be marketable.News Source:The Year Faith-Based Films Finally Grew Up: The Top 10 Movies of 2025By Rapt Interviews for RaptJanuary 10, 2026🔗 https://raptinterviews.com/articles/the-year-faith-based-films-finally-grew-up-the-top-10-movies-of-2025The Non-Prophets, Episode 25.2.3 featuring Stephen Harder, Eli Slack, and Jimmy Jr.Jesus: Hollywood’s Newest Cash Cow 💸The Happy Gauze of Biblical Blockbusters 🎥The Chosen: Binge-Watching the Bible 📺Why the Church Hates Your Favorite Movies 🍿Avatar and the Rise of Mainstream Woo 🌊Greenlighting the Abraham Horror Story 🔪The Narcissism of the Apostle Paul: The Movie 📽️Historical Fiction or Holy Heresy? 📜Selling Salvation at the Box Office 🎟️Making David Sexy for Streaming 👑The Desperate Hubris of Hollywood Faith 🎬Water-Cooled or Wine-Cooled Cinema? 🍷Mythologizing the Messiah for Profit 💰Why the Old Testament is R-Rated 🚫The End of Doctrine and the Rise of TV 📡Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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