Men at the Movies Podcast

Sam Ainslie: When the Final Word Isn't Final

Field of Dreams isn't a baseball movie. It's about a man pursued by a loving Father, haunted by his past, and invited into restoration he didn't think was possible.Sam Ainslie has been on the Wild at Heart board for twenty years. He came to this conversation reluctantly. He left with something he didn't expect.In this episode we explore what it looks like when God won't stop coming after his sons — through failure, resistance, and a voice that doesn't explain itself. It just invites.Topics include:The relentless pursuit of a loving FatherWhy successful men still lack peaceAccepting the mythic — there's more going on than you can seeWhy the final word on your most painful relationship might not be final📖 Free Study Guide: https://www.menatthemovies.com/s/WAH-SA-study-guide.pdf 🎥 Sam's Wild at Heart The Series episode: https://youtu.be/D0x0pbCd1bw?si=osiRdeFwhdkJiVFn ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/menatthemovies

Leo Clark: The Fight Is Bigger Than You

Everyone wants to be a champion. No one wants to get punched in the mouth.In this episode of Men at the Movies, we explore Cinderella Man through the real life story of Leo Clark. On the verge of playing professional basketball, Leo’s dream ended with one injury. What followed were even heavier blows: the death of his father, homelessness, and more than 60 straight rejections looking for work.But what if the fight is not punishment? What if it is preparation?We talk about resilience, humility, rejection, asking for help, and discovering that the battle you survived may be shaping you for something bigger than yourself. This conversation is for Christian men navigating failure, loss, identity, and purpose, and for small group leaders looking to spark meaningful discussion.If you’ve ever wondered why God allows the punches, this episode is for you.Watch Leo's Wild at Heart: The Series episode here.Download the study guide here.

Pablo Ceron: When The Boy You Buried Shows Up

At some point, most men bury the boy they used to be—not because they wanted to, but because life demanded it. In Disney's The Kid, 40-year-old Russ Duritz is forced to confront his 8-year-old self, the boy he thought was long gone. Pablo Ceron lived this story when a marriage crisis forced him to face the younger self he'd tried to forget.In this episode, Pablo shares his journey from a mission-focused sergeant whose control was costing him everything, to discovering that transformation isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about integrating the parts you thought you had to leave behind.In This Episode:Why we bury parts of ourselves to surviveThe difference between elimination and integrationHow wounded younger selves show up in our presentWhat it means to bring love instead of contempt to our storyThe power of union with Christ in healingFeatured Movie: The Kid (2000)Resources: 📥 Download the FREE Study Guide: 🎬 Watch Pablo's Story on Wild at Heart: The Series (YouTube)☕ Support the Show: buymeacoffee.com/menatthemoviesConnect With Us: Website: menatthemovies.com Instagram/TikTok/X: @menatthemovies Email: paul@menatthemovies.com#MenAtTheMovies #WildAtHeart #TheKid #Integration #Healing #Faith #Masculinity #Marriage #Transformation

Mark Evans: The Black Sheep Who Wouldn't Go Back

Mark Evans was the black sheep—trapped in a Welsh village that didn't understand his dreams, pushed into an art world that didn't want what he created. He knows what it's like to be dead and hear the voice of love calling across space and time. His story threads through The Matrix and Far and Away—two films about men who refuse to stay trapped, who risk everything for the impossible, and who discover that grace is free but it will cost you everything.This is part of our ongoing series with the men featured in Wild at Heart: The Series. If you haven't watched Mark's story yet, check it out on the Wild at Heart YouTube channel. Then join us as we unpack the two films that mirror his journey—and why men who step out of the boat can never go back.🎬 THE FILMS: Far and Away (1992) & The Matrix (1999)Joseph pursues free land in Oklahoma. Neo discovers the truth behind the Matrix. Both men don't fit where they are. Both push toward something impossible. Both discover that freedom demands everything—including death.💬 KEY THEMES:- Freedom costs everything- To decide is to let something die- Death before resurrection- The beloved's voice calls you back to life- Living divided lives vs. integration- The 8.3% who step out of the boat📖 FREE STUDY GUIDEDownload discussion questions, action steps, and Scripture references here🎥 WATCH MARK'S STORYWild at Heart: The Series - Chapter 1 on YouTube📺 WATCH THIS EPISODEMen at the Movies YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@menatthemovies☕ POWERED BY CONFINED SPACE COFFEEThis conversation is fueled by Confined Space Coffee—roasted by men, for men who need to stay sharp in the chaos.confinedspacecoffee.comUse code MATM for 10% off your first order🔗 CONNECT WITH USWebsite: menatthemovies.comInstagram: @menatthemoviesEarly access & bonus content: buymeacoffee.com/menatthemovies📌 ABOUT THIS SERIESWe're in the middle of a series talking with the men who were part of Wild at Heart: The Series. Every man carries wounds—some buried deep, some tearing through the surface. This docuseries is an invitation to step into the stories of men who have faced their deepest wounds and found that God was there all along.#MenAtTheMovies #FarAndAway #TheMatrix #MarkEvans #WildAtHeart #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFilm #MasculinityAndFaith #BlackSheep #FreedomCostsEverything

Holding Up the Mirror: See Your Story the Way God Does

What if the long road is not a delay, but preparation?In this episode of Men at the Movies, filmmaker Daniel Chesnut shares how a winding journey through surfing, filmmaking, and seasons of waiting shaped his calling long before the work ever mattered. We talk about story as a mirror, why encounter matters more than output, and how reflecting a man’s story back to him can awaken something sacred.This conversation is for men who feel restless, unfinished, or quietly aware there is more to their story.🎬 Watch the full episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/h6ayEKaR4Hc📘 Download the free study guidehttps://bit.ly/4jhacBv🔗 Learn more about Wild at Heart the Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/@WildatHeartOfficialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXe4GhWn0uc