The Most Recent Podcast Episodes
In this Logos Theater 3000 episode, Matt and Bill discuss Glengarry Glen Ross as a gritty portrait of men trapped by ambition, fear, greed, and the pressure to prove themselves. They explore the film’s famous “always be closing” sales culture, its star-studded performances, and its bleak vision of success built on manipulation and performance. From there, they connect the movie to larger Christian themes: the fear of man, dishonest persuasion, false gospels of success, pastoral comparison, biblical business ethics, and Jesus’ warning about gaining the world while forfeiting the soul.
This episode reflects on how emigration can unintentionally help bad rulers survive, then applies that same dynamic to churches and institutions. It also explores why faithful, wise people often leave unhealthy leadership cultures, how their absence can create silence rather than true unity, and why Christian leaders must become approachable, accountable, and grounded in Christ rather than power, numbers, or control.
At 250 Years: The American Story
At 250 Years: The American Story is a ten-part podcast series tracing the history of America from the first Native societies to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Through stories of exploration, colonization, revolution, slavery, revival, war, expansion, civil rights, and modern cultural upheaval, this series seeks to tell the American story with honesty and hope. Rather than offering nostalgia or cynicism, it invites listeners to consider America’s blessings, failures, contradictions, and responsibilities through the lens of Christian faith.
Logos Theater 3000
Logos Theater 3000, a film podcast from The Partners and Citizens Forum, features Matt Castro and Bill Whitmire, exploring the spiritual themes woven into popular movies. Each episode blends thoughtful commentary and friendly banter as they trace echoes of truth, redemption, and longing—and connect what’s on the screen to the bigger story of the gospel.
The Partners and Citizens Podcast
Join me and my friends as we talk about missions and politics. In each episode, we discuss key issues together.
Old Episodes
Season 3
In its third and current season, the podcast examines current issues in the Middle East, American leadership globally, the rebirth of classic liberalism in American universities, and other news events.
Season 2
The second season looked at the death of Pope Benedict, the crumbling of the United Methodist Church, the war in Israel, and other news topics over 18 episodes.
Season 1
The first season of the podcast started with the 2022 Winter Olympics in China and concluded with a examination of the 2022 Mid-Term Elections.