DiscoverPopcorn TheologyEpisode 388: How to Train Your Dragon
Episode 388: How to Train Your Dragon

Episode 388: How to Train Your Dragon

Update: 2025-07-01
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Is the live action version of the original animated classic “fire” or is it “toothless”? James and Jam saddle up and soar through the ups and downs of the Dreamworks Dragons origin story, discussing both versions and their amazing, shared themes of the transformed life, transformed community, and freedom from the enslaving dragon. Watch the episode here.

Chapter:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Welcome & Summary
03:15 - Popcorn Ratings
04:44 - Animated VS Live Action
06:33 - Theology Ratings
09:24 - SPOILER WARNING! Popcorn Thoughts
12:49 - Darker Tone and Casting
16:05 - Classic Coming of Age Story
20:07 - Dreamworks VS Disney
24:38 - Subscribe, Share, Support
25:44 - Ads
27:58 - The Transformed Life
34:03 - Agent of Change
37:06 - End of the Dragon’s Reign
44:36 - Vikings and Dragons: Jews and Gentiles
50:09 - Lightning Round
1:00:05 - Until Next Time…

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Intro Music by John Powell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiHI6jhxFuk

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Episode 388: How to Train Your Dragon

Episode 388: How to Train Your Dragon

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