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Finding Wonderful: Matt Mikalatos on Jimmy Stewart, Faith, and the Movie “Jimmy”

What made Jimmy Stewart so wonderful? On this episode of Two Pastors, Popcorn and a Movie, we sit down with author Matt Mikalatos to talk about his new book, Finding Wonderful: Hopeful Lessons from Jimmy Stewart and It’s a Wonderful Life, and the new film Jimmy, coming to theaters this week ( November 6th, 2026).

Matt co-wrote the book with Aaron Burns, the director of Jimmy, and it carries a foreword from Jimmy Stewart’s daughter, Kelly Stewart Harcourt. Together they look at the man behind George Bailey: a Hollywood star who left the spotlight to fly bombers in World War II, came home carrying the weight of war, and found his way back through one of the most beloved films ever made.

We talk about how Stewart lived out decency off screen as well as on it, what his story says about faith, service, and humility, and why It’s a Wonderful Life still speaks to families and churches today. If you’ve ever teared up at “Zuzu’s petals,” this one’s for you.

Grab the book, catch Jimmy in theaters, and gather your family and your church to see it together. Then grab some popcorn and listen in.

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Join Noah Hamilton as he celebrates the 15th anniversary of the film 'Soul Surfer'. In this episode of Two Pastors Popcorn and a Movie, Noah shares insights about his friendship with the host, his life in Kauai, and the impactful journey of his sister, Bethany. He discusses the challenges during the film's production, the importance of resilience and faith, and shares exciting developments about the upcoming Soul Surfer Wave Parks, designed to offer spiritual outreach and surfing experiences for underprivileged youth, veterans and those living with special needs.

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In this episode of 'Two Pastors, Popcorn and a Movie', hosts David 503 and Nick Agneto engage the Kooman Brothers in a discussion about the film industry, focusing on collaboration in filmmaking, the significance of faith-based storytelling, and how biblical narratives engage audiences. The Kooman Brothers share their creative process and experiences from their latest project. This podcast highlights themes of unity, overcoming challenges, and faith in adversity, aiming to inspire viewers to explore their own faith through cinematic experiences.