Episode 117: ROARing Through Netflix’s Mary

This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics takes you on a journey through the creative landscape of the new Netflix movie "Mary," directed by D.J. Caruso. Drawing inspiration from the pseudo-evangelical book of James, we dissect how this film reimagines the Christmas story, providing parents with guidance on navigating its differences from biblical accounts. Our goal is to equip you with the insights needed to foster meaningful conversations with your kids about faith, scripture, and the importance of historical and theological contexts.We consider the creative liberties taken by the filmmakers and how these narrative choices can serve as conversation starters with our kids about faith and scripture. By comparing these portrayals to traditional biblical texts, we invite families to appreciate the strength and courage of Mary and Joseph's story, often overlooked in Protestant narratives, and reflect on the film's helpful and harmful perspectives. As the Christmas season unfolds, let's consider how to engage your children in Christ-centered conversations that rise above the holiday hustle and bustle. Main Points CoveredSummary of Netflix's MaryWhat is the message of the filmGood and problematic elements of the filmHow to help kids discern the messageHow to reinforce the true message found in scriptureUnfamiliar VocabularyPseudo-evangelical: The book claims to be written by the brother of Jesus, but in fact is not.Apocryphal: Not divinely inspired and filled with historical and theological inaccuracies.People and Resources MentionedMary on NetflixMatthew 1:21Proverbs 3:5Psalm 118:8-14John 15:5Book of LukeBook of MatthewIsaiah 7:14James 1:2-4Interview by Mama's Geeky with Noa Cohen and D.J. CarusoThe Very First Noel by Exclaim EntertainmentThe Birth of Jesus depicted in the mini-series “The Bible” by Lightworkers MediaReferenced quotes found—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email [email protected]