The Woman King feat. Cheryl Nembhard | God at the Movies Ep. 9
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Welcome to God at the Movies!  We're glad you're here.  Co-hosts Danielle Strickland and James Sholl spend this season diving deep into popular movies and TV shows and what's being said about culture today.  The base from which they approach this task is found in the belief that God is at work redeeming all things everywhere.    This weeks content is on the 2023 movie The Woman King.  In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Faced with a new threat, Gen. Nanisca trains the next generation of recruits to fight against a foreign enemy that's determined to destroy their way of life. This episode features guest Cheryl Nembhard. Cheryl Nembhard is an award-winning Filmmaker, Playwright & Social Advocate. Her Community Service includes working with at-risk youth, former gang members, sexual assault victims & teenage mothers. CBC Canada has recognized her as one of 150 Black Women who are making Canada a better place. Cheryl is Co-Host of 'See, Hear, Love', a nationally televised Women's talk show on YES TV. She recently founded & developed 'The Lighthouse Project', a faith-based Mentorship program, where she currently mentors over 40 people. For more information on Cheryl, go to cherylnembhard.com Along with the podcast, there is a discussion guide available for you if you're looking to engage with movies and TV in community.  Each episode will have a more specific guide attached in the show notes.  For this weeks guide: Discussion Guide For all the other initiatives that Danielle is involved in, visit daniellestrickland.com For more information on James and his community, go to wellspringtoronto.ca
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