Ted Lasso | God at the Movies feat. Joash Thomas Ep.5

Welcome to God at the Movies!  We're glad you're here.  Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today.  The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.This weeks content is on the 2020 Apple TV+ hit show, Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso is an American college football coach. So, naturally he’d be great at coaching an English football team, right? Not exactly, but gosh darn it if Ted’s optimism and folksy charm aren’t just what AFC Richmond needs, even if the team’s owner did only hire him in an attempt to get revenge on the previous owner, her ex. - VultureJoash Thomas is International Justice Mission Canada’s National Director of Mobilization & Advocacy. Born and raised in India, Joash has served with IJM teams in 3 countries over the past 8 years. Prior to joining IJM, Joash ran a political consulting and lobbying firm in the United States.Joash has a master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and is currently pursuing a dual master’s degree in Christian Leadership & Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. A sought-after speaker, Joash is frequently invited to teach about justice at churches across Canada. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, Joash leads a dynamic team that is building the Canadian movement to rescue millions and protect half a billion people from slavery & violence by 2030.Along with the podcast, there is a discussion guide available for you if you're looking to engage with movies and TV in community.  Each episode will have a more specific guide attached in the show notes.  For this weeks guide: Discussion GuideFor more information on Women Speakers Collective, please go to womenspeakerscollective.org For all the other initiatives that Danielle is involved in, visit daniellestrickland.comFor more information on James and his community, go to wellspringtoronto.ca This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit daniellestrickland.substack.com