Why are we drawn to heart-bounding adventurous and perilous journeys? Proverb Newsome joins us to explore Action stories, and how they challenge us to face our conflicts courageously. We discuss some of our favorite Action films, including 2022's hit Top Gun Maverick, and how going to college relates to the Hero’s Journey.

Introduction (0:00)
Defining the Action Genre (6:53)
Discussing Examples of Action Films (12:50)
Seven Samurai (14:32)
21 Jump Street, Die Hard (16:21)
G.I. Joe, Pirates of the Caribbean, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lego Movie (19:21)
James Bond, Top Gun (38:22)
Action in Our Life Stories (58:05)

Check out Derrick's list of Action films

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