CPP #643 - On The Mandalorian and Grogu

About this episode

The episode discusses The Mandalorian and Grogu, analyzing the film's impact on the Star Wars franchise with humor and banter.

In this episode of the Church Planter Podcast, Peyton Jones and Pete Mitchell are joined by Luke Mitchell for a special pop-culture episode on The Mandalorian and Grogu . After seven years without a Star Wars movie in theaters, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether this film helped bring Star Wars back. From Mando’s upgraded fighting skills to Grogu’s loyalty, puppet effects, deep-cut Easter eggs, and the long shadow of The Last Jedi , this conversation is full of honest reactions, ridiculous banter, and plenty of Star Wars nerding out. If you love Star Wars, church planter humor, or just want to hear Peyton and Pete argue about huts, puppets, and whether Grogu is better than CGI, this one is for you. Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Simplify Church: simplifychurch.com NewBreed Training Thanks for listening to the Church Planter Podcast. We’re here to help you go where no one else is going and do what no one else is doing to reach people no one else is reaching. Make sure to review and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast service to help us connect with more church planters.

People in this episode

Hosts: Peyton Jones, Pete Mitchell

Guest: Luke Mitchell

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• The Mandalorian
• Grogu
• pop culture
• film analysis
• church planter humor

Keywords

• Mandalorian
• Grogu
• Star Wars
• film analysis
• Easter eggs
• puppet effects
• church planter humor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simplify Church, NewBreed Training

Books & works: The Mandalorian, Star Wars, The Last Jedi

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