Interstellar with Paul McDonald and Andrew Winch
Coming up on the Men at the Movies podcast, we blast off into Interstellar starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. We talk about the importance of our why—because if we do the right thing for the wrong reasons, it’s wrong. And while we look at Murphy’s Law as a negative, we see that variability is actually necessary for sustainable life. Don’t forget your watch, and let’s discover God’s truth in this movie.
Quotes
“Science is about proving what we don’t know.”
Doing the right thing for the wrong reason is still wrong.
We think if we decrease the mystery we can decrease the risk.
We are the bridge between the natural and supernatural worlds.
God can redeem the mistakes we made and the choices we wish we had back.
Love can transcend time.
The variability shapes us.
Themes
Father/daughter dynamic
Coopers: He left to save his daughter, always wanted to return
Brands: Sent her away on a lie, to never return
Role of science in the world
Murphy’s Law is necessary for progress and growth. We need the accidents and unplanned events to happen. Being able to embrace change rather than a stimulus for control.
Resources
Havok website
Animal Kingdom anthology
Murphy's Laws
Murphy’s First Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Murphy's Second Law: Nothing is as easy as it looks.
Murphy's Third Law: Everything takes longer than you think it will.
Questions
How do we take care of the earth God has given us?
What is your true motivation for your behavior? What is your why?
Where do you try to limit “Murphy’s Law” in your life?
What would it be like to invite the unexpected? To introduce variability in your life?
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