Join Jash and Ethan as they discuss movies and media, and how it relates to the world we live in. With humor and philosophical insight we explore how the stories we tell shape Faith and Worldview and add meaning to our lives.

]]>https://www.happyambassadorart.com/podcastRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:11:47 GMTFri, 16 Oct 2026 00:29:39 GMT60Jashton & Ethan<p>Join Jash and Ethan as they discuss movies and media, and how it relates to the world we live in. With humor and philosophical insight we explore how the stories we tell shape Faith and Worldview and add meaning to our lives.</p>episodicJashton & Ethanhappy.ambassador.podcast@gmail.comnoDifferent Christians have different comfort levels when it comes to wizards in media. Harry Potter, however, is a strange wizard because his story is not about sorcery at all. The themes the series explores are central to what it means to be a Christian in a world of humanism and where our hope lies in the face of death.

]]>b7e6cb01-b4c7-4b97-873c-6c510cc945e8Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Different Christians have different comfort levels when it comes to wizards in media. Harry Potter, however, is a strange wizard because his story is not about sorcery at all. The themes the series explores are central to what it means to be a Christian in a world of humanism and where our hope lies in the face of death.</p>no00:48:04Episode 4: The Real Villain of Harry Potter (and the gospel therein)fullIdols are the things humans make that demand our allegiance. In another foundational conversation, we explore the difference between telling a story and crafting a universe. How and when do stories become idols and what are the ways that a good ambassador can interact with a culture’s creations to help them discern deeper truths behind them?

]]>3c13859b-39f5-476c-81ea-a19506d2bff3Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Idols are the things humans make that demand our allegiance. In another foundational conversation, we explore the difference between telling a story and crafting a universe. How and when do stories become idols and what are the ways that a good ambassador can interact with a culture’s creations to help them discern deeper truths behind them?</p>no00:44:253Episode 3: Idol Chatter, Why Stories are Better than UniversesfullTaking a few steps back to define our terms here, this episode outlines the thought process behind our name “Happy Ambassadors.” Using the book “The Gospel According to Peanuts” as inspiration, we examine the gift of Tongues as it pertains to storytelling and explore film’s role in expressing God’s truth and our role in interpreting it.

]]>674798de-57d9-4ede-9e58-09bc8a2e08b7Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:22:40 GMT<p>Taking a few steps back to define our terms here, this episode outlines the thought process behind our name “Happy Ambassadors.” Using the book “The Gospel According to Peanuts” as inspiration, we examine the gift of Tongues as it pertains to storytelling and explore film’s role in expressing God’s truth and our role in interpreting it.</p>no00:36:592Episode 2: You're an Ambassador Charlie Brown!fullOur debut episode explores the topic of Live Action ReMakes (LARM), comparing masterpieces like Cinderella (2015) to recent entries like How to Train Your Dragon (2025). How do the stories we tell thrive when they are rich with meaning and originality, or falter when bogged down by a desire to please? Join us as we discuss all this and more and get a taste for what our podcast can be. Welcome to Happy Ambassadors.

]]>eac9b6f3-1e64-42c7-873a-bb99b16e2b58Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:01:14 GMT<p>Our debut episode explores the topic of Live Action ReMakes (LARM), comparing masterpieces like Cinderella (2015) to recent entries like How to Train Your Dragon (2025). How do the stories we tell thrive when they are rich with meaning and originality, or falter when bogged down by a desire to please? Join us as we discuss all this and more and get a taste for what our podcast can be. Welcome to Happy Ambassadors.</p>no00:50:571Debut Episode (LARM and Longing for Meaningful Duty)full