A Christian View of Faith and Films

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and John Priddy discuss Christianity, film, and the arts, focusing on the power of story.

About the Contributors

Darrell L. Bock

Dr. Bock has earned recognition as a Humboldt Scholar (Tübingen University in Germany), is the author or editor of over 45 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus, and works in cultural engagement as host of the seminary’s Table Podcast. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) from 2000–2001, has served as a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College, Chosen People Ministries, the Hope Center, Christians in Public Service, and the Institute for Global Engagement. His articles appear in leading publications, and he often is an expert for the media on NT issues. Dr. Bock has been a New York Times best-selling author in nonfiction; serves as a staff consultant for Bent Tree Fellowship Church in Carrollton, TX; and is elder emeritus at Trinity Fellowship Church in Dallas. When traveling overseas, he will tune into the current game involving his favorite teams from Houston—live—even in the wee hours of the morning. Married for 49 years to Sally, he is a proud father of two daughters and a son and is also a grandfather of five.

John Priddy

A successful entrepreneur and Peabody award winning film producer, John Priddy is a leader in the creation and expansion of entrepreneurial companies and development of private and non-profit enterprises. John is the executive producer of over 150 short films. John lives in Boise, Idaho with Terri, his wife of 39 years, and the couple has four grown children.