{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 59: Passion vs. Obsession: Hidden Lessons You Didn't See in Hoppers","description":"In this episode, we move beyond the plot of Hoppers to explore how the film\u2019s themes of stewardship and conflict resolution mirror our own walk as believers. We challenge ourselves and our listeners to distinguish between holy passion and destructive obsession, particularly when we feel the weight of the world\u2019s injustices. By moving from a place of accusation to cooperation, we learn to recognize that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against larger spiritual forces. We encourage you to reject the burnout of a 24-hour crisis cycle in favor of focusing on the specific work God has placed in your path. Ultimately, we anchor our reflection in the truth that because God cares for the smallest sparrow, He is intimately involved in the restoration of our own lives. Scripture References Mentioned  Ephesians 6:12: Understanding our struggle against spiritual forces Proverbs 12:10: The righteous regard for the life of animals Psalm 50:10-11: God\u2019s ownership and claim over all creatures Exodus 20: The mandate of Sabbath rest for both humans and livestock Luke 12: Jesus\u2019 teaching on the sparrows as evidence of God\u2019s detailed care   Website: https:\/\/www.parablearrows.com Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/parablearrows CinemaTheology: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@cinematheology3998&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Engage, Reflect, Connect: Parable Arrows Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.parablearrows.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41610400\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41610400"}