Faithspotting

Faithspotting

Faithspotting is a podcast that spots and share issues of life, faith, and theology presented in film, television, and music. Our goal is to empower listeners to use these stories as tools to strengthen and apply faith in their everyday life. You can support Faithspotting by listening, commenting, and sharing episodes. You can also become a “Faithspotter” patron at https://www.patreon.com/faithspotting Thank you for listening and supporting Faithspotting.

Recent Episodes

Faithspotting "The Last of Us"

May 1, 2023

Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith reflected in the popular HBO Series The Last of Us. Based on the popular Playstation Video Game, The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie as they journey through a post-apocolyptic United S…

Faithspotting "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret."

April 22, 2023

Mike and Kenny discuss the 2023 film based on the 1970 novel by Judy Blume. Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig and starring Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Kathy Bates and Benny Safdie, Are You There God? It's Me…

Faithspotting "Everything Everywhere, All At Once"

March 4, 2023

Hosts Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements in the multi award winning and multiple Oscar winning film by directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Schneinert.

Faithspotting Oscar Picks and Predictions

March 4, 2023

Mike ard Kenny set aside spotting faith and discuss the 95th Academy Award nominations and discuss their picks and predictions for the Oscars.  Films and performances featured in previous Faithspotting episodes include: All …

Faithspotting "Triangle of Sadness"

Feb. 25, 2023

Mike and Kenny discuss and spot faith issues reflected in the Best Film Oscar nominee "Triangle of Sadness" directed by Ruben Ostlund. The satirical, black comedy film highlights the differences between social classes and wh…

Faithspotting "She Says"

Feb. 12, 2023

Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith elements reflected in the Maria Schrader film "She Said." Carey Mulligan (Megan Twohey) and Zoe Kazan (Jodi Kantor) star as New York TImes investigative reporters who broke the story of …

About the Hosts

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Michael Hatch

Audio/Video Production Teacher

After spending nearly 30 years in radio (15 years of that time on the air in Dallas), Mike currently teaches digital audio/radio and television at Prosper High School (just north of Dallas). He grew up in southern New Hampshire, and moved down to Texas after meeting his future wife (Melissa—a United Methodist Minister) through a mutual best friend. Mike has two amazing kids: Maddie and Mitchell. He's also been blessed to meet everyone from The Ghost Hunters to Fall Out Boy to Blondie. His favori

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Rev KennyDickson

Founder of Cross Roads Faith and Film and Host of Faithspotting Podcast

Kenny is a United Methodist pastor in the Dallas area and is the founder of the ministry Cross Roads Faith and Film. The mission of Cross Roads is to help faith communities utilize film as a tool in ministry and faith development of members. Kenny also works with film companies in marketing films to faith communities. While Cross Roads works with faith-based projects, it specializes in finding secular films that reflect life issues and matters of faith. Prior to serving Cross Roads full time, Ke