Engage, Reflect, Connect: Parable Arrows Podcast

Zach is Josh's younger brother and a current full time missionary with the organization YWAM. (Youth with a Mission). When he's not doing the Lord's work (literally), he enjoys anime, manga, and figh…

A holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life follows George Bailey: family man and community pillar as he wrestles with the deep fear that he has wasted his life. In this episode of the podcast, Josh and…

On the surface, Lars and the Real Girl may seem like a film treading a fine line between real and raunchy. But, below the odd premise is a heart wrenching story about family and community sacrificing…

Before it was even released, Barbie was considered a contentious movie, especially among Christian circles. Now with it's digital release, the Parable Arrows team wanted to put this film to the test:…

God is the giver of all talents and gifts. When we see the gifts in others, it is logical and easy for us to want to encourage a certain life path. However, what if that is not the way the person wan…

Over the summer, Josh and Parable Arrows first ever intern Aidan recorded video versions of our podcast. Our first discussion was with multimedia talent Byron, aka B-Rut. We covered the power of film…

If you are a long time fan, you may have noticed that most of our episodes revolve around the stories in movies. However, we believe that stories in any medium can be used to have deeper discussions …

Josh often mentions on the podcast that his favorite show of all time is the anime Attack on Titan. It's a strange show that is characterized by visceral action, espionage, and themes that explore th…

Black Panther was a cultural moment upon its release. Featuring the late Chadwick Boseman as its titular protagonist, the film celebrated black culture, challenged what it looks like to be a good lea…

World War 2 is a tricky moment in history to poke fun at. And yet, somehow, Director Taika Waititi does so in a way that is meaningful and challenges who and what we put our faith in. In this episode…

In this unique episode, Femi and Josh are joined by some of the Parable Arrows' team to talk about their favorite movies, shows, and stories that have impacted them. Shoutouts to Josh Erickson (@itsj…

Revolutionary in its flashy comic book style of animation, Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse was a hit across fans young and old. Following the story of new Spider-Man Miles Morales, Into the Spider …

When Inside Out first released, the idea of little brightly colored charaters running around our brain space made so much sense. Feeling angry? Must be the little angry man inside my head--not me. Or…

Merry Christmas from Parable Arrows! But, what is Christmas ACTUALLY about? Many church going folks would say the birth of Jesus, others might say getting together with family. In our modern age, how…

Way back a few episodes ago, our fathers graciously made the time to join us on a podcast. Femi's dad shared that his favorite story is Les Miserables, and naturally, we had to spill the beans this e…

The Parable Arrows team has been blessed over the last few months by a number of talented individuals working behind the scenes to push our mission forward. One such person is Preston Bousley, a pass…

Everything Everywhere All at Once is not a family friendly film. It has crass humor, dark themes, and a load of wacky violence that would make Grandma blush. And it is easily one of the best films th…

In this special episode of the Parable Arrows podcast, Josh and Femi are joined by their Dads! The four of them talk about story, why we should care about who or what is the hero of a story, and how …

Now a Dreamworks mega-franchise, How to Train Your Dragon started as a humble story of one young man, Hiccup, standing up for what was right and using his gifts in a community that didn't accept him …

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