In The Lobby: with David Bahnsen | Work, Life, & Purpose in Film (FULL)
Release Date: 07/10/2025
In The Lobby: with David Bahnsen | Work, Life, & Purpose in Film (FULL)
Popcorn Theology
Why do so many movies portray work in a negative light? Does the "work-life balance" exist? What does Scripture indicate about work, life, and purpose? Where do films hit and miss the mark? In this legacy episode of In The Lobby, David and Richard chat with financial expert David Bahnsen about movies, the theology of work, and his book Full-Time: Work & The Meaning of Life. You're going to love this discussion! Recorded in May 2024, this re-release features the full discussion available to the public. For more great content from our discussion "In The Lobby", become a Premium Seating...
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info_outlineWhy do so many movies portray work in a negative light? Does the "work-life balance" exist? What does Scripture indicate about work, life, and purpose? Where do films hit and miss the mark? In this legacy episode of In The Lobby, David and Richard chat with financial expert David Bahnsen about movies, the theology of work, and his book Full-Time: Work & The Meaning of Life. You're going to love this discussion!
Recorded in May 2024, this re-release features the full discussion available to the public. For more great content from our discussion "In The Lobby", become a Premium Seating Patron Saint on Patreon.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Part 1: Work, Life, & Purpose in Film
12:16 - Part 2: Full Time & A Theology of Work
23:09 - Part 3: Portrayal of Work in Film
41:06 - Part 4: The "Work-Life" Balance in Film
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