Meet the Team

Is Cinematic Doctrine a Christian Movie Podcast?

Melvin Benson

Founder, Editor-In-Chief, and Lead Host

Melvin loves a good story. Whether it’s a movie, show, game, comic, or novel, it doesn’t matter. As long as it’s rich, he’s ready and willing to give it a try! When he’s not knee-deep in someone else’s story, he’s writing his own.

Married to his wife Kathryn, the two regularly attend church, study the scriptures, have a tabby-cat named Milo, and stay up way too late watching movies or playing video games.

Favorite Movies

Daniel Braindead

Producer, Content Editor, and Co-Host

As a child, Dan’s pastor father and Conservative Japanese mother wouldn’t let him watch secular TV or movies. His grandparents, however, would babysit him by sticking him in front of a TV showing him movies like Predator and Rambo: First Blood Part II on repeat. This super normal and very healthy upbringing made him the man he is today.

Dan is married to a very understanding woman and attends First Congregational Church. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies and has experience as a youth pastor and mental health counselor.

Favorite Movies

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I Can Only Imagine – A Monumental Song, A Serviceable Movie – Cinematic Doctrine: A Movie Review Podcast Hosted by Christians

Send us a Question!REBROADCAST MOVIE DISCUSSION: From setting the stage with the world of CCM, to the song I Can Only Imagine's release and world domination, then finally right into the movie itself, Melvin and Daniel dive into many topics throughout this episode! (originally released August 31st, 2021) Topics: A brief history of CCM in the early 2000's which set the stage for the song I Can Only Imagine. Explaining the impact of the song I Can Only Imagine. Melvin had three not-so-positive (but not deal-breaking) observations that made it hard for him to fully enjoy the movie I Can Only Imagine. I Can Only Imagine is a 'good Christian movie' because "it just does all the things a movie should." Melvin, "I would have liked if the bulk of the movie was the reconciliation between [Bart Millard] and his dad." For Daniel, the ending is too cheesy when compared to the real life events they seem to semi-replicate. I Can Only Imagine, as a movie, isn't trying to sell you anything, and that's likely why it worked well with critics.Recommendations: John MacArthur's Acts Commentary (Volume One & Two) // Stanley Horton's Acts CommentaryDonut County Erin Morgenstern's "The Starless Sea" Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & PinsSocial Links: ThreadsWebsiteInstagramLetterboxdFacebook Group

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Melvin Benson

Melvin Benson is the Founder, Executive Editor, and Lead Host of Cinematic Doctrine, a mature, millennial-infused film/tv discussion podcast influenced by Acts 17 and Romans 2:4. His hope is to see King Jesus glorified as far as the east is from the west!