Netflix made a movie about Mary. I’m concerned.

[@GuchU17]

Hey what'd you think about the new Mary movie?! Meh, the book was better.

[@BeginAgain316]

Hehe❤

[@adriflux7704]

And the prequels even better. Some crazy origin stories and war arcs.

[@notnotandrew]

The fanfics are a little bit cringe sometimes

[@BM5K007]

meh, I'll stick to the book

[@josiahmyers6021]

@@GuchU17 underrated quote

[@Piccolotheturtle]

Wasnt Joseph going to leave Mary QUIETLY. Meaning : without anyone knowing why; as to not to bring chaos upon her... And thats when an angel appeared to him etc .. That whole mob thing and him outing her isnt biblical.

[@The_Sunny_One]

Right in Joseph’s eyes he was trying in the only way he knew to do that right thing, so God had to tell Joseph to stay and that she was not unfaithful to him. That whole mob destroys that point.

[@tonyf4991]

It may not be biblical, but I take it as it's a nightmare that Joseph is having and the angel will either appear in it, or wake him from it and give the message.

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

" the mob thing" is what according to islam, netflix want to mix things to make everyone represented hahaha

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

And it doesn't seem like joeseph has met an angel from his lines we've seen

[@quagsiremcgee1647]

​@@tonyf4991 That would be cool

[@marvetheman]

Im waiting for the scene where Mary beats up a dozen Roman soldiers while Joseph shivers in the background.

[@DamePiglet]

I love this.😂 thank you

[@KMH6290]

😭😂

[@-justin-4077]

💀

[@Ruth_1_16]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@laylah2004]

Girl boss!

[@gatewaysolo104]

Netflix lost my business years ago when they added child abuse material called "Cuties."

[@whiterabbit1973]

mmmmeeee too, as far as I know that's when they lost a lot of people.

[@PrayingForTruth]

That's exactly when my husband and I dropped them, too.

[@AB-83]

Yes! We dropped them and never looked back.

[@ImLunaShesZeta]

Same

[@tryingtowalkthepath683]

Same here

[@barbarawiggins4403]

Thank you Mike for reminding us to think critically and biblically.

[@ryanrevland4333]

Unfortunately you can't do both. It's one or the other

[@TheJoeschmoe777]

@@ryanrevland4333 lol nice b8 m8

[@SxnsetRosy]

@@ryanrevland4333 that’s not true. you have to think critically to understand the bible 💀

[@Zundfolge]

Based on the trailer, I'm going to bet progressive Catholics will love it and everyone else will roll their eyes.

[@aSUGAaddiction]

I think Progressive Christians will too.

[@racerx4152]

@@aSUGAaddiction progressive christian is a contradiction, it works like water and oil.

[@stephencrompton4352]

@@racerx4152 It is, but we all know what is actually meant by the phrase.

[@aletheuo475]

Yeaaaah, looks like the sort of thing the present Pope and the Franciscans would like.

[@Editapologetics]

It was made by a Catholic 😭

[@han-bonan]

For it being a story of the birth of the Messiah, it had no mention of God…very on brand for Netflix. 🙃🤦‍♀️

[@Greggers1516]

@@han-bonan it did mention God but only rarely

[@Greggers1516]

@ I watched it. It’s released

[@desertmusic7O2]

@@MomeGnomebased on the trailer chill

[@Jazzatic2011]

@@Greggers1516when did it release?

[@Greggers1516]

@ idk but I saw it 2 weeks ago

[@junkmail8883]

Folks, my porn addiction is absolutely out of control. Please pray for me. I want to be closer to God, but this habit gets in the way.

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

Then stop it. Take control of your own actions.

[@Elkanimates]

@@junkmail8883 I'll definitely be praying! Try to remember things that God has for you. Everything that Satan gives to us is merely a twisted counterfeit version of what God has for us. I'll be praying, God bless

[@timotheus2003]

Hebrews 12:1

[@The_fuzz_buzz]

I used to be there. Have hope that you can and will get out of it. It’s trying to fill a void that porn is incapable of filling, it’s a void that only Jesus can fill. He has to become bigger to you than porn. When Jesus becomes bigger and more beautiful to you than anything else, the desires for those other things will begin to fade away. It changes from “I know porn is bad so I don’t want to do it”, to, “I cannot even imagine grieving the heart of my Savior because of all He has done for me”. I used to be so addicted that I legitimately did not know how anyone could ever love me, or how I could ever get out. I’m overjoyed to say that I’ve been out of porn for probably close to 5 years now, am beautifully Married, and have a second child coming this Christmas. Go to war with porn by making Jesus infinitely bigger in your life that porn is now, and He can and will redeem all the things it has corrupted. Get accountability too. More people have struggled and overcome by the power of Jesus than you realize, don’t allow the enemy to trick you into believing you need to hide it and be ashamed, or do it on your own. Go to people you trust and are more mature than you in Christ and have them help you. Even if you will have to lay down any positions or serving in this season, being free from this is way more valuable. I’ll be praying for you.

[@Sarahopal]

The day I realized I did NOT have to be better to be close to God, my 26 YEAR drug addiction was gone! Literally in an instant I did not want it anymore. You do not have to be better to be close to God. You need to be close to God to be better. Hand it to Him. He can handle it. He chose you, you did not choose Him. He says "You are mine" when He looks at you. Flaws, addictions and all. I pray you would see the heart of God for you. I pray He would fill you with so much love and power that you don't even want to look at porn. Go pray for someone. Go start doing the things He wants you to do. Keep your eyes focused on the kingdom and the wants of this world will pass away. You will see great things and be reborn. ❤🙏

[@morgspnc]

Some thoughts: - the red makes me think of the whole handmaids tale thing. - this seems to be a good example of how now it is the Christian morals that the secular culture hates, and they are now ok entertaining the idea of miracles. - They are obviously trying to copy The Chosen’s success, but without a theological board.

[@Cherished.Beloved]

I'm not alone ‼️ I knew they were trying to do a handmaid thing

[@aletheuo475]

Yeah, looks like a Chosen rip-off to me. I hope it's better than it looks, just like I pray that they don't ruin Narnia.

[@BiblicalCinematicUniverse]

@@aletheuo475 the movie is directed by DJ Caruso, who directed the Christian movie "Redeeming Love", which was a western based on the book of Hosea. That movie was pretty good.

[@OGA103]

Girl boss Mary. Not a phrase I thought I'd ever read.

[@DamePiglet]

Yeah, Woke, Feminist Mary. 🤮 Hard pass.

[@TheNinjapancake14]

Why

[@Debt-tective]

​@TheNinjapancake14 probably because girl boss has an connotation about being harsh and curt, it literally comes from a brand called Nasty Gal in the 2010s

[@elKarlo]

Ugh, this is exactly what Netflix would do.

[@GodLovesUs.LoveOurGod]

This is not Proverbs 31 Woman at all😢

[@MrRobot-jb5tI]

If Mary becomes a motivational speaker in this movie, I will be waiting for her TED talk on the immaculate conception.

[@hjlydia]

😂😅😂😅😂

[@emasvoice0001]

@@MrRobot-jb5tI oh my now I am sure someone will dress up as her and give that very talk, respectfully, of course.

[@jossgirl]

😂

[@SabinaTumurug]

"how you too can have a glowing immaculate pregnancy" 😂😂

[@jossgirl]

@@SabinaTumurug this reminded me of a Christian video I saw recently that had the caption "how you can have a pain-free birth" ... i was like um. okay then.. but truthfully I didn't watch it

[@junkmail8883]

Even in a film about Mary, Jesus should clearly be the main character.

[@johndoe-ln4oi]

Maybe it is written from a Catholic perspective.

[@CLDJ227]

​​@@johndoe-ln4oi Yeah, I thought that could be a possibility 🤔. Edit: I just looked it up, the director is catholic 🤔.

[@NeededGR13F]

@@CLDJ227 which is weird, because the Catholic perspective is that she didn't have birth pangs, but in the trailer she does.

[@Repent.Believe.obeyJesus]

The Roman catholic church holds hands with Hollywood

[@Rin22730]

How so?​@@Repent.Believe.obeyJesus

[@schmeeps4052]

I think I saw a different trailer on Netflix several days ago and it said “witness the first miracle” I had to go hoooold upppp😂

[@purelightapologetics4930]

Yeah. That’d be the creation of the world. 😂

[@JesusWillRescue]

@@purelightapologetics4930😂

[@jamesg3808]

It would be very difficult to produce an entire movie based on the Bible focused on Mary as the main character because Mary is only mentioned a few times briefly in the entire Bible.

[@christinanewman7109]

I saw a headline that Joel Olsteen is the one who produced this movie... That says enough for me.

[@shockthetoast]

I thought there was no way this could be true, like perhaps this came from the Bee or something... but it's on Netflix's site. He's an executive producer.

[@JDeWittDIY]

That tells me all I need to know right there.

[@Bbrad1]

Are you serious? No wonder man. Wolves in sheeps clothing are everywhere bruh. We need more people like Billy Graham and teachers like him, not the name it claim it, give me money grandma prosperity teachers.

[@Bbrad1]

@@MomeGnome uhhh yeah… an absolutely amazing apologist?

[@Bbrad1]

@@MomeGnome what’s wrong with billy graham?

[@rob41137]

The Angel of the Lord: “All things are possible”. Disney girl boss Mary looks up, empowered, “Yeah you go girl boss, all things are possible…huh?…oh the Messiah?…oh yeah, Him too.”

[@justjosie8963]

It's important not to let Hollywood confuse us.

[@teresafarrell6457]

Amen.

[@texasskygirl7890]

I take anything that Hollywood does with a grain of salt. But people will take this as Truth.

[@daynatran2973]

Please do a review of the movie! Trailers are usually, nowadays, purposely deceiving to drum up interest. I don't have Netflix, but I would be interested in your "reaction video"!

[@The_Sunny_One]

@@daynatran2973 agreed

[@folajimiolaniyan6485]

Same here

[@Maurcusj777]

Seems to me like Netflix trying to cashgrab on the success of the Chosen.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

What i'd like to know is why is it suddenly a problem when Netflix produces/airs a totally unbiblical show about Mary, but it's totally ok for Dallas Jenkins to produce an unbiblical show about Jesus. Why does the goalposts keep moving with professing Christians? You'd think ppl would have a bigger problem with Dallas Jenkins.

[@Maurcusj777]

@theeternalsbeliever1779 why is it a double standard? Netflix has a proven track record of botching shows based on nearly every type of sorce material, while most of us have never heard of Dallas Jenkins before the show took off. As for the show being unbiblical, I don't have a problem, per se, with a show, including extra biblical things. The question is one of intent and respect. Why is the material included or changed, and do the makers have enough respect for the material. The show *may* be totally fine, I am merely judging the trailer based on its content in light of what I know about Netflix produced shows of the past. If it is good, then I will celebrate its existence.

[@BlackSailPass_GuitarCovers]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 The Chosen is great and does more right than it does wrong.

[@kathyzanetti4586]

Mike..you've done it again! Broken things down in a very understandable way. Sometimes you can feel things aren't quite right..but it's hard to articulate why. I greatly appreciate your gift in that area..Thanks!

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

This looks so vapid and modern, it makes me want to go watch “The Nativity Story” with Oscar Isaac like _right now_ 😂 THAT’S a masterpiece telling of this story.

[@robwisdom2424]

Joseph even pre knowledge to the incarnation had so much integrity that he was going to put her away privly (break up- privately) so to not shame her. GOD let him know what was really going on so he married her with joy. This was no Romeo and Juliet story. Much better than anyone could rewrite.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Joseph didn't know what was going on until the angel appeared to him in the dream and told him that God impregnated her with the Holy Spirit. If Joseph already knew what was going on, there'd be no reason for him to put her away in the first place. He put her away under the assumption that she had sex with someone.

[@Bbrad1]

❤ I love Jesus, he’s such a loving God. Joseph was a really good man, literally covering for her when she could have actually gotten a capital punishment for adultery. I wish I was more like him, overall more like Jesus, and us Christians should stride towards righteousness. Christ is amazing, loving and very, very graceful.

[@robwisdom2424]

@ amen. You must be like him to be able to appreciate this gracious nature. This conversation “stirs up our pure minds” 2 Peter 3:1 by reminding us about the Holy fear of GOD. Thanks Brad

[@Bbrad1]

@@robwisdom2424 I’m not a good man by any means at all, I’m not as close to God as I should be, I do a lot of stupid stuff that gets me into trouble. But I do love God more than anything in existence, I would be in the ground without him.

[@robwisdom2424]

@@Bbrad1 I do relate & I’m refreshed by your honesty. Here is a Word that really blesses me about our SAVIOR. “HE who sanctifies (JESUS) and they who are being sanctified (us) are all of One; therefore HE is not ashamed to call them brethren.” Hebrews 2:11 HE didn’t put us on probation before HE calls us brethren even though HE is patient with us. TY JESUS!

[@susanwang8914]

Not the only production that is making up extra biblical content , throwing in anachronisms , and asking “ what does your heart tell you?”

[@ccdnpb820]

THANK YOU for correcting the claim often made about Mary's extremely young age! That misunderstanding drives me nuts. 🤪

[@thejerichoconnection3473]

Where does the Bible say Mary’s age at time of annunciation?

[@melindamercier6811]

This and the claim that Joseph was some man in his thirties also grinds my gears.

[@bbgun061]

Nowhere. But some commentaries and pastors say that Mary must have been 13, and Joseph much older. It's true that some people in history were married (or betrothed) at that age. But that was rare. Most people in history were first married around 18-20. There's no reason to assume that Mary was very young.

[@thejerichoconnection3473]

@@bbgun061 so it’s all speculation. How can you “correct” a speculation with a speculation?

[@channingb2577]

You can point out that something is mere speculation and less likely to be true than false.

[@PoetiqueMs]

To me, the timing says a lot. It takes the focus off of Jesus and on to Mary at Christmas. This is one of many reasons we stopped Netflix several years ago.

[@commehter]

Not to excuse any Netflix misbehavior, but I'm curious now. If you had a Mary movie (and for whatever reason sidelined Jesus and Joseph from the look of things) when in the calendar would you choose to release it if not Christmas?

[@PoetiqueMs]

@commehter That's a good point. I guess my point is that there is no need for a movie about Mary at all really. Jesus should always be the focus.

[@susansolsvig1238]

I deeply appreciate you sound bible teachings and sharing it with us. I found you online in 2017 and have learned so much. Thank you

[@leviwarren6222]

"I don't care what they say?" He had planned to divorce her quietly!

[@kawaiimombear]

If they don't have enough dialogue to draw from the Bible, they're just going to make stuff up. And that's troubling to me.

[@iam_forhisglory1387]

We can trust that Netflix and others will (intentionally) never do a good job at representing us…

[@MicahMarieDowning]

I think they want to intentionally change what the Bible says to misrepresent our God.

[@davegink9222]

@@MicahMarieDowning yes, they want to create God in their own image.

[@MicahMarieDowning]

@@davegink9222 yep. And if they really knew him. Really really knew him. They wouldn’t want to change him.

[@kale_ski2248]

Don’t apologize for being picky! We must be! We cannot let people take our faith and twist it

[@brittybee6615]

You coulda stopped at “Netflix made a movie” and been concerned.

[@chebbohagop]

Mary would hate to have herself represented as “powerful”!!

[@brando3342]

Should we even have any hope for something like this being good in the first place? LOL No, obviously not. At this point, we should be expecting this to be as bad as it could possibly be. That's Netflix though. Other studios, I have a little more faith in. For example, the movie Risen was REALLY well done. I recommend that one.

[@caliopejade]

Risen really surprised me. Very good movie.

[@Telle875]

Thanks, gonna go watch it this afternoon!!

[@Evan-nb6mr]

The Chosen really made it common for people to give the Jewish characters middle-eastern accents to set them apart lol

[@ghettomarc50]

Historically, it was British accents.

[@northstar2621]

I would rather take Oxford English or any foreign language rather than these Chosen accents. Freaking bring it in Finnish but not this. No offence to anyone. The best would be Aramaic or just Hebrew for the authentic impression. Arabic would do, too

[@Jeremiah-h4u]

@@northstar2621 well Arabic wasn’t around during first century Judea. Aramaic or Hebrew would be accurate. The accents in The Chosen are weird for sure, you get Greek accents, Indian Persian, Arabic, modern Israeli (Simon Peter is Israeli) as well as A lot of Americans trying to put on a middle eastern accent XD.

[@northstar2621]

@@Jeremiah-h4u True, but even Arabic would give a little more authentic impression imo, just like Hebrew

[@Jeremiah-h4u]

@@northstar2621 i would agree, Biblical Hebrew sounded much closer to Arabic. And parts of the accent would definitely sound closer to Arabic than modern Hebrew which loses a lot of its Semitic sounds due to Ashkenazi influence on the language. A good example are the Yemenite Jews pronunciation of Hebrew which had little influence from Arabic itself and they preserved it all the way from second temple period. Around Jesus’s time it would sound much like this. Ofra haza is a popular Israeli singer who sing is this specific dialect on her traditional songs

[@rachaelpino6914]

Yes do a review of it when it comes out❤. I don't really think people want a historically accurate depiction of Mary. Like you said, I think people like the idea of Jesus being someone who teaches us to be loving, but they don't understand that love includes discipline and requires repentance. This is of course just my personal observation, but that's the way I see it.

[@lindarichardson9230]

They will never offend any other religion, it’s always the Christian faith 😢

[@charleslasley2604]

Just like Jesus said they would. Take heart

[@sivad1025]

I want to see Hollywood make a movie called "Aisha" where Muhammad's 9 year old wife calls him out for not being tolerant towards the Jews and gays

[@cjikeako]

The Girl boss aspect to Mary is as much Catholic as much as it is Hollywood. The Catholics are going to love "You're more powerful than words" because it fits their marianism

[@Freedomfortruth90]

Ok Greg ;)

[@BuuleBrian]

No, we catholics speak of Mary and Joseph as humble and Godly and girl boss are self centered quite the opposite

[@cjikeako]

@@BuuleBrian I am not referring to what you think Mary & Joseph thought of themselves. I'm talking about what you think of Mary. Mary is the Girlboss of the Catholic. Second only to the God Head.

[@SwitchRoomCafe]

The mob scene would have never happened in reality, from what I can tell, because the idea of her "adultery" was hidden. It says Joseph was a righteous man and planned to put her away secretly (Matthew 1:19). That tells me that he wanted to avoid her going through court proceedings and receiving a stoning. Perhaps it's a combination of reading too much into things and not enough information, but I don't think that scene would've happened in reality.

[@bbgun061]

Agreed. According to the old testament law, both the woman and man caught in adultery would be executed. With no other man, and no witnesses, Mary could not have been condemned. Besides, the Jews were under Roman law at the time, which I doubt required the death penalty for adultery.

[@sivad1025]

Yes. It would have been assumed she had Joseph's child since he was already her husband

[@BiblicalCinematicUniverse]

​@@sivad1025 many bible movies have this scene but it's a dream sequence, so we will have to see. But I agree it wouldn't have happened. because either Mary told Joseph the day after she a visit from Gabriel (which would have made her less than a day pregnant) or after the 3-month visitation with Elizabeth (she immediately went to Elizabeth in Luke, then comes back).

[@waltjones40]

This video is supposed to be a Mike Winger video? And it's only 18:03 minutes? What have you done with the real Mike Winger?

[@ReleventNews-ll7lb]

What?🤣👁👄👁

[@jademoore7415]

It's movies like this that make me weary of watching biblical stories. I appreciate you covering this and comparing it to scripture!

[@DixonsPickins]

Mike defending biblical accuracy harder than last time 💪

[@Freedomfortruth90]

Ok Greg ;)

[@AndreaWhoGoesByAndrea]

😂 I loved the ending, "I think it's going to be annoying. " In general, i hate it when people wildly speculate over a trailer - all the moms on FB routinely and collectively Freak Out when they hear one snippet or see one poster they don't like, BUT as usual I think Mike nailed it and probably said just enough and not too much, of speculation.

[@AndreaWhoGoesByAndrea]

@MomeGnome I agree, for sure. But he didn't fly off the handle or make wild accusations about what they're "going to put" in the movie, like most people do.

[@ricardozk]

I love the part where she says "I'm the senate" as she stood before Caesar.

[@aSUGAaddiction]

After what they allowed for Cleopatra in the way of a "historical documentary " I have very little faith in Netflix giving a accurate biblical account and betrayal of Mary.

[@JPGola-n9w]

😇😇please pray for salvation for, My husband Pete, and two sons, Chris and Nick. Also, my daughter had a biopsy on her leg. Won’t know the results until next week.

[@lavieenrose5954]

🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@JPGola-n9w]

@@lavieenrose5954. Thank you and God bless you 🌹🌹🌹

[@JPGola-n9w]

LAVIEEN ROSE 5954. THANK YOU 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lkae4]

"Gift for your mother and me," not "Gift for your mother and I." "Gift for me," not "Gift for I."

[@dondgc2298]

I’m so glad the grammar police have arrived. Everyone’s been waiting anxiously for you. Not.

[@lkae4]

@ Are you defending poor grammar in the first lines of a trailer for a million dollar movie with professional writers and professional editors? By what basis?

[@fakename1182]

Yeah, I think standards have dropped so low, the Grammar Police are very much welcome. Fewer participation trophies and more bullying, please.

[@scottybreuer]

We must not abandon grammar to lawlessness and chaos. Book 'em Dano.

[@brycejaynes1360]

Pardon me, but “he/she and I” is technically the proper grammatical formula. You use “I” when you’re the subject of the sentence, and “me” when you are the object. Alternatively, “me and him/her” is also correct, but you would never say “I and your mother are going to the movies.” Because “the movies” is the subject. Similarly, “You are a blessing to your mother and I.” is correct because the grouping “Mother and I” is the subject of the sentence. While the you is the object. Hope this helps clear confusion! God bless.

[@blacknight0003]

Remember when Mary's was Jesus' teacher, how she brought down fire from heaven, bread and fish out of thin air, even died for our sins? Girl boss Mary 😊

[@chrisdoe2659]

It looks like the beginning of it is going to be heavily influenced by the apocryphal Protoevangelium of James.

[@miccomoore2884]

@@chrisdoe2659 the trailer makes a lot more sense now after look that up.

[@whiterabbit1973]

when I saw the title of this video, I did exactly what was on your thumb nail photo. I said "oh no". This is going to be a mess if not a disaster; gonna call that now. But it would be great when the film comes out to cover all the inaccuracies lol. Man, Bible media freaks me out.

[@lindamusser7370]

Thank you for going over this piece by piece biblically.

[@thecanrights9184]

This matches with Eastern Orthodox teaching on Mary. That her parents had a promise about her.

[@marlena.]

Yeah I wondered about that. There is also one movie about Ester that uses material from the other Ester book I think.

[@bobjob2514]

What’s the supposed promise? I thought they had to refuse the doctrine of original sin to “justify” Jesus’ living without it… despite the NT passage about first and second Adam dashing the argument to pieces…

[@mortensimonsen1645]

The promise is from an early source called proto-gospel of James (150 AD). Or so I believe.

[@bobjob2514]

@ Any clue what the promise was?

[@havasmama05]

I highly agree with how you broke this down. I share your annoyances with drama and modernizing, etc. I also cringe at most "Bible movies". HOWEVER, out of curiosity, have you ever watched The Nativity Story? I love the way they develop Joseph and Mary's relationship. Check it out. I'd be interested in your thoughts on it.

[@wjm988]

that old Moses cartoon movie was pretty cool

[@2015BLOXXER]

Dreamworks 🗿

[@BiblicalCinematicUniverse]

@@2015BLOXXER I am kind of suprised a live-action version of "Prince of Egypt" isn't in the works. A live-action musical is now on stage. It probably would take spielberg (who produced the movie) to move it forward. If Gladiator 2 does really well, maybe that will also encourage more big-style biblical epics again.

[@Percymariano-v8o]

[@linhha179]

Please how ?

[@linhha179]

Am a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down 😭 of myself because of low finance but I still believe God😞

[@Percymariano-v8o]

It's Maria Angelina Alexander doing she's changed my life. A BROKER- like her is what you need.

[@Percymariano-v8o]

$356K monthly is something you should feel differently about....

[@mamichulahazeleyes]

Lovely! I enjoyed it like I enjoy a $100k monthly around the turn!!!

[@Ruth_1_16]

Excellent comments and feedback, thank you brother in Christ 🙏🏼

[@novypam]

Thanks for this. I share your sentiments. We just can't lose focus of what Jesus expects from us. He is the only way to God. Yes He is love and He loves us, but He expects repentance from sin and acknowledgement of His Lordship over our lives.

[@donniem6191]

The girl boss stuff for Mary in Journey to Bethlehem was my problem with the film.

[@toyaleejb7714]

It reminds me of Journey to Bethlehem. Vaguely biblical with a dash of Disney-esque songwriting and dialogue with a touch of made-up drama. Maybe they'll respect the text enough for it to be enjoyable. Maybe. But it is Netflix soooo

[@tndm8312]

Journey To Bethlehem also portrayed a girl boss Mary, I was so disappointed... Lecrae and for King&Country were in it so I figured they'd stick to scripture but I was wrong. Joseph reminded me of Shaggy in Scooby Doo and this one seems haughty... smh. The focus should be how her and Joseph ultimately laid aside their differences for the sake of Jesus. Jesus was the importance of Mary, not the other way around. Thank you for your review! I missed some of the things you mentioned so thank you for shedding light.

[@John-fk2ky]

What was kinda funny about Journey to Bethlehem was that (particularly if you just looked at the songs) the arc for Joseph and Mary’s relationship was actually pretty interesting if you looked at them solely as characters. But it wasn’t their story.

[@RomyCats]

I didn't like the opening for Journey to Bethlehem when she was written as too modern. But once the story moved beyond that, I enjoyed the movie. Even bought the soundtrack. Great music. A movie my niece and I could watch together.

[@stevenogle2661]

Anthony Hopkins played in another biblically inspired film, ‘Noah’, which had Russell Crowe playing Noah and Hopkins as Methuselah. The film was not a great representation of the Noah story.

[@doctorbobdc]

We have Never watched The Chosen in our home. We don't want, in our heads, someone else's made-up stories about God's Word mixed in with the Real thing. We feel the same about "Mary".

[@mosart7025]

Wait... is Netflix conflating Dune and Star Wars? Jessica is really the Baron's daughter. Rey is really Palpatine's daughter or granddaughter? Mary is Herod's daughter? What in the wide wide world of mashups is going on?!!!

[@danchanda]

An 18 minute Mike Winger video? I'm in!

[@emankhan3965]

i love your content, THANK YOUUUUU!!!

[@The.Orthodox.Christian]

Holy Theotokos, pray for us ☦️

[@Sledg0matic]

Some were making the claim a little while ago that the donkey was only for the man to ride. Realistically, that was only the case if the man was purely selfish, and not the least bit pragmatic.

[@mattbradshaw7007]

Why is Mary throwing pizza dough in the air in the thumbnail? I don’t remember that in the Bible!

[@BooserBoi]

Jesus himself didn't hold Mary in as high regard as Catholics and pop culture. Matthew 12:46-50 " 46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” 48 He replied to him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

[@NoQuestionsAskedd]

Go back to your Ziomasters

[@toyaleejb7714]

Oh no. Please don't tell me😭

[@mramosw00db33z]

Anything Hollywood will always have things added, and it will always be gnostic.

[@ABPE92]

You are my number 1 podcast for 2024. Thank you Mike

[@Aarenzarifa3772]

Never thought I’d see Mike Winger doing movie reviews 😂 That being said this is much needed. I have enough of a dispute with the history revisionists without them inserting my God into their propaganda.

[@andreaw9644]

Mike I love that your talking about this. Keep shining Christ light brother 🙌🙏

[@scottbayly1357]

Netflix should just stick to making Stranger Things.

[@amcds2867]

Good video Mike. You're not being nit picky, it's healthy to point out the philosophy in the world parading as Christian theology.

[@elizemm1]

I appreciate this assessment. It is a pet peeve of mine when historical-genre books or movies use phrasing and vernacular that wouldn’t have been in use yet at the time/ place of setting. Also, commenting on a portion of the analysis. Mobs: I can think of instances in the Bible when the Jewish people formed a mob and stoned or tried to stone someone. Stephen, woman caught in adultery, Jesus Himself, maybe Paul. …?

[@nicolettampx]

Thank you!! I thought i was the only one who was extremely concerned about this.

[@margiefisher8125]

It reminds of the “modern type” language and dialogue in The Chosen; along with so many added words that production has put into Jesus’ mouth which I find hugely problematic. Plus hypothetical scenarios and read between the line threads and scenes which “may have happened “ … I just cannot get into at all. This too will be a no for me. Thanks for your thoughts Mike. Always Biblically insightful!!

[@lukeedison1632]

Totally agree with all your red flags raised - great work, Mike!

[@neiton2b2]

Love the content, Mike! Thank you!

[@gorillatube3363]

Wow, this is the first video I've ever watched of yours cause I got it recommended after I watched the trailer for Mary. I got saw you are a great speaker and your biblical and historical knowledge is profound brother. God Bless and I really enjoyed the video.

[@markshark1613]

I'm less concerned about what Netflix says about Mary and more concerned about what Catholics say about Mary!

[@TerryF-ht4qf]

Nailed it!!

[@chiristinemayahe.3915]

So go find out then I don’t get your point.

[@cindygolden5032]

I so enjoy your video teaching ministry. I like it when you let your cats, Moxie and Mica "Pickle," meander onto your podcast set from time to time.

[@becklyn3]

"I think it looks like it's going to be annoying." 😂

[@meganwraymusic]

That was an awesome ending to your video 😂

[@andrewklassen478]

Netflix has done this so many times. Where they take scriptural truth and deliberately twist the truth in their movies

[@Braillionaire]

I enjoyed this review. I definitely think there will be a lot of modern things thrust upon the historical accounts, but this is also how many movies treat secular historical events as well. I probably won't be clamoring to watch this or show it to my children. If I did, I would also be pausing throughout the movie to try and correct any inaccuracies, or mad at the end LOL That's why I've never shown my children the Prince of Egypt either. I loved that movie as a kid. Probably wouldn't so much now lol but it had it's place.

[@PoofyPidove]

The executive producer is Joel Osteen 🙃

[@novypam]

@@PoofyPidove oh no..🤦🏽

[@hjlydia]

😅😂😅

[@MicahMarieDowning]

I hope this video goes viral and changes peoples minds about watching this before it even comes out.

[@ericjames7819]

Even if it isn't a girl boss story, Hollywood always rewrites history to show people to be the way they think they should have been. And, women today love a story about extramarital pregnancy.

[@missnthrop5763]

Woman here and no, we don't love such a story😂

[@ericjames7819]

@@missnthrop5763 TV ratings disagree with you.

[@missnthrop5763]

@@ericjames7819 Well, I don't even own a TV so I guess you'll need to specify your generalization to "women who watch TV" ... but even then, ratings and "experts" can lie.

[@ericjames7819]

@missnthrop5763 so when you say "we don't" you mean yourself only.

[@missnthrop5763]

​@ericjames7819 I really don't think I'm the only woman in the world without a TV, but never ever once in my discussions have women ever expressed this sentiment. I could be mistaken, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if the Ratings Network were pushing a false statistic for people to believe it's reality when in fact it doesn't even register for anyone but foster enmity & judgement.

[@cannedlaughter2535]

Can the movie industry NOT turn a female protagonist into a "girl boss"?!!! I mean, come on! Mary was a humble and obedient young woman. I'm surprised they didn't pick Rachel Zegler for the role.

[@ayahoo16]

Netflix did a movie about Noah's flood and it was awful. It was a sci-fi with "protectors" (metal mechs that took care of life). It seemed that they were to take the role of the god figure. The movie was extremely blasphemous.

[@oztheberean]

Yup, I saw that movie and it was quite disturbing.

[@kendrayourlove]

One thing is absolute about a film like this, it is written filmed and directed by people without faith and so cannot do this story any true justice. I am afraid it is made to do much worse, with the goal of misleading people in an age when they do not read their Bibles and so cannot easily discern truth from the lies.

[@adeleetherton2665]

I agree totally with you all... but, let me just say this. The industry is changing and they are realizing that Christians want Family friendly movies... It may be confusing, but if I was given a choice, I would rather they get it wrong and draw people to check out God's word.

[@blazingruin2975]

I'm fairly skeptical and worried from the trailer.

[@makeda6530]

Dang, it’ll definitely be a mess when we have a paragraph at most about Mother Mary herself🤨 They really won’t let the woman rest, leave her alone 🗣️

[@troybradley8647]

Great job Mike 5 prayers 🙏 Dear God, please make my days useful, my nights restful, my home peaceful, and my efforts fruitful. Dear God, You know I’m not perfect. Many times I forget to pray. Sometimes I doubt my faith, but thank You for loving me unconditionally and giving me another day to start over. Dear God, forgive me of my sins. Come into my heart. I want to live for You. Dear God, if I’m wrong, correct me. If I’m lost, guide me. If l start to give up, keep me going. Dear God, You know my every prayer and need, but what I want most is Your will and Your plan for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen. You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13

[@jerdazzo]

It seems like the "Mary is a Disney feminist boss babe speaking truth to power" theme is becoming trendy. They just did a movie exactly like this last year called "Journey to Bethlehem."

[@rpierce0419]

It's Disney. Would one expect anything other?

[@forgivenmuch7]

Well… not really. But they did a good job with the chronicles of Narnia

[@rpierce0419]

@forgivenmuch7 But how many years ago was that? We're talking about the new Great Reset Disney now.

[@LlarytheTN]

Is it Disney? Why would it be on Netflix and not Disney Plus if it's Disney?

[@capella95]

​@@LlarytheTNyea I don't think it's actually Disney. Mikes title is only saying it'll be Disney-esqu. But at the end of the day all these companies are Blackrock institutions subverted by Jewish communists

[@SilverMoon459]

It's literally not Disney