Episode 23

Writer's Block

Published on: 4th August, 2023

With Hollywood on strike the world is losing its mind! Our favorite movie’s and tv shows have been postponed and we don’t know what to do with ourselves! As a society we have become addicted to our favorite dramas to the point of dependency. We see an increase in anxiety as people desperately seek bingeworthy programs to fill the void. This week we not only discuss this phenomenon currently taking place during the strike, but also the impressive Anti-Disney numbers that has hit theaters as an independent movie, Sound of Freedom, has beat out some of their highly anticipated block busters at the box office.

Episode Scripture & Article References

2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 73:26, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 46:5, Philippians 4:13, Romans 3:23

How 'Sound of Freedom' Box Office Compares to 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'

The 2023 Hollywood Strike for Dummies

What to Know About the Actors’ Strike

Movies, shows delayed by the SAG strike: ‘Spider-Man’ makes the list

How the SAG-AFTRA Strike Affects TV and Movies

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Temporary Insanity
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Temporary Insanity examines the confusion of modern culture through the unchanging truth of Scripture.

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Pastor Joshua Luis Pereira is a pastor, entrepreneur, and community leader with a passion for helping people navigate faith in real life. As a husband, father, and business leader, he speaks from lived experience — not theory.

Known for his reflective teaching style and bold but compassionate delivery, Joshua addresses cultural confusion with biblical conviction while encouraging believers to grow in maturity, discipline, and grace.