Best Godard Podcasts (2025)

David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 103 - Cannibal Holocaust / The Green Inferno 1:35:08

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For today’s season finale, we're joined by author Caleb Bethea for possibly our longest-awaited episode. Ruggero Deodato's 1980 video nasty CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST is on the shortlist for the most controversial films ever made, from its onscreen animal cruelty to the widespread bans and obscenity charges following its release. We weigh in on whether it’…

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The Journey - Through the Storms in Life - Pastor Ben Godard - December 21, 2025 41:25

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Pastor Ben continues our series with a message called Through the Storms in Life.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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God's Gentle Answer 19:11

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The Lion of Judah | December 21, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardGenesis 49:8-12December 21, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Wake Up Dead Man; Megadoc; The Voice of Hind Rajab 16:15

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Dust Bunny - Monsters Under the Same Roof 20:25

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Recorded live at the Toronto International Film Festival, David Peck sits down with filmmaker Bryan Fuller to discuss Dust Bunny, Fuller’s darkly playful and deeply personal feature debut. What begins as a conversation about genre influences, Frankenstein, Blade Runner and Gremlins, turns inward, as Fuller reflects on childhood fear, imagination, a…

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Size Shouldn't Keep You From Multiplication with Danny Arevalo 1:33:00

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Planting a church is hard, but revitalizing a church is even harder. In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Danny Arevalo about his journey from planting a house church to revitalizing a declining church to multiplying churches in different cities. We learn how even a small church can make a big impact. Danny is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Church i…

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Room in the Father's House 32:45

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What Child Is This? | December 14, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardIsaiah 9:1-7December 4, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Jay Kelly; Sirat; Riefenstahl 16:11

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 102 - Private Parts / Ringmaster feat. Anthony Crislip 1:14:52

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Today we're joined by Anthony Crislip of Akron, Ohio's THE NIGHTLIGHT cinema for the vanity projects of the two most controversial broadcasters of the 90's. Both Howard Stern and Jerry Springer helped reinvent their respective mediums, whether for better or worse, but they only ventured onto the big screen once (and within one year of each other). …

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The Journey - The Disciples - Jacob Mills - December 7, 2025 36:11

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Jacob Mills, our missionary to Africa, continues our The Journey series with a message about The Disciples.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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God With US 29:52

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The Great Light in Deep Darkness | December 7, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardIsaiah 9:1-7December 7, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Hamnet; Merrily We Roll Along; The Mastermind 15:59

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Truth, Treason & Moral Courage 35:01

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In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Matt Whitaker and Rupert Evans about their film Truth and Treason. They explore the complexities of good and evil and the emotional weight of loyalty and doubt in the context of Nazi Germany. We dig into the nature of violence, the importance of subtext in relationships, and the challenges of bra…

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The Journey - Paul - Pastor Ben Godard - November 30,2025 37:26

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Pastor Ben continues The Journey series with a message on Paul.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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The Plight of the Rural Church and the Hope of its Return with Guy Shields 1:28:42

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Is there hope for the rural church in Canada? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Guy Shields about the challenges the rural church faces and the advantages of rural church leadership. They also explore Village Mission's role in developing and supporting leaders in small churches, as well as the approaches other movements are using to address t…

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Betrayal and the Goodness of God 23:02

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Immanuel: God With Us | November 30, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardIsaiah 7:14November 30, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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Calorie - Eisha Marjara on Art, Trauma, Memory & Meaning 28:27

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In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, David Peck speaks with filmmaker Eisha Marjara about her new film Calorie, a story rooted in the emotional aftershocks of the 1985 Air India bombing. Drawing from her own family history and loss, Marjara unpacks the complex layers of grief, identity, and resilience embodied in Monica—a single mothe…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Sentimental Value; Train Dreams; Nouvelle Vague 16:17

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 101 - Two by Godard feat. Nathan Gelgud (La Chinoise / British Sounds) 1:09:43

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Today we're joined by cartoonist Nathan Gelgud to tackle the most polarizing and some might say Unwatchable period of a legendary filmmaker's career. Jean-Luc Godard was one of the leading figures of the French New Wave, at least until he abandoned narrative filmmaking for experimental political films that alienated much of his audience. We'll be l…

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The Journey - Jonah - Michelle Godard - November 23, 2025 31:02

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Michelle Godard continues our series The Journey with a message about Jonah.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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Who is the King? 27:13

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Set Apart to Strive | November 23, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardHebrews 12:12-14November 23, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Belen; Reedland; Chain Reactions 16:16

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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The Journey - Noah - Pastor Ben Godard - November 16, 2025 44:36

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Pastor Ben begins our Christmas series The Journey with a message about Noah.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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The Gen Z Religious Resurgence, Quiet Revival, and Men Rushing Back to Church - An In-Studio Conversation 1:02:29

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Sociological data show that Gen Z, as well as young men, is rushing back to church. Is this a spiritual revival? In this week's podcast, Rob, Geoff, and Chris have a lengthy in-studio conversation about a recent article published by CTV News. They examine the issues from sociological, philosophical, and theological vantage points. To read the CTV a…

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The Fall of a King 33:27

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Set Apart to Serve | November 16, 2025

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Pastor Rob GodardRomans 12:1-13November 16, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Frankenstein; It Was Just an Accident; Die My Love 16:09

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 100 - Sick / In My Skin feat. Mike D'Angelo 1:23:12

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UNWATCHABLES celebrates its 100th episode with film critic Mike D'Angelo, who joins us for two films about the ecstasy of agony. These movies are all about pain of the self-inflicted kind, one fiction and one non-fiction look at the line between self-harm and self-care: Kirby Dick's heart-rending, stomach-churning 1997 documentary SICK: THE LIFE AN…

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Veterans Day - Sacrifice, Duty, Honor, Respect - Pastor Ben Godard - November 9, 2025 42:54

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Pastor Ben and a team of service members speak about sacrifice, duty, honor and respect in honor of Veterans Day.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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Anatomy of the First Murderer 27:43

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Set Apart for Service | November 9, 2025

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Pastor Rob Godard1 Peter 2:9-12November 9, 2025By Pastor Rob Godard

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Nuremberg; Hedda; Bugonia 15:54

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Changing Churches, Multi-Ethnic Leadership, and Developing Pastors with Dan Godard 1:27:31

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Does the location of your church drive mission? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Dan Godard about his transition to a new church and his first year in leadership. They also discuss multi-ethnic ministry, the clergy shortage, and what leadership development looks like in his movement. Dan is the Lead Pastor of Royal Oak Victory Church in Calg…

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The Equipping - How to Shine Bright - Pastor Ben Godard - November 2, 2025 37:41

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Pastor Ben speaks a message called How to Shine Bright as he continues our series The Equipping.By Grace Church Fairview Heights

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Bad Guys, Good Lessons 27:29

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Mandated to Pursue | November 2, 2025

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Guillaume Marbeck - Becoming Godard 35:08

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In this engaging conversation, David Peck interviews Guillaume Marbeck, the star of Richard Linklater's film Nouvelle Vague. They discuss Guillaume's journey from being an extra to a lead actor, the importance of trust and authenticity in filmmaking, and the unique directing style of Linklater. The conversation delves into the challenges of acting …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The House of Dynamite ; The Long Walk; The Perfect Neighbor 16:48

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Ep. 99 - Halloween Special feat. Christopher Norris (Exorcist II: The Heretic / Beyond the Door) 1:41:41

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On today’s Halloween special, we’re joined by author and visual artist Christopher Norris for two films that are decidedly NOT The Exorcist. William Friedkin's 1973 phenomenon inspired plenty of imitators, but few rode its coattails as closely as these: 1974's Italian-made knock-off BEYOND THE DOOR—a minor hit that was sued for copyright infringeme…