The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast PLMN036 - Paul Talks like Philemon Was a Good Guy, but What Does That Mean?
Dec 8, 2025
Dive into the ethical complexities of Robert Eggers' films, where morality often dances on a razor's edge. Explore how 'The Witch' tackles Puritanical dilemmas and how 'The Northman' critiques ancestral heroism. Unpack the nuances of being a 'good guy' across different cultural lenses, particularly in the context of Philemon's conflict with Onesimus. Reflect on Paul's commendation of Philemon and how it connects to the virtues of love and kindness. Finally, ponder how these themes of goodness compare to those depicted in Eggers' immersive narratives.
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Using Robert Eggers Films As Moral Case Studies
- Matt recounts watching Robert Eggers' films (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, Nosferatu) and finding them troubling but artistically compelling.
- He uses these films as examples of stories that probe what ethics look like in extreme, foreign contexts.
Goodness Is Contextual
- Ethical judgments depend on cultural context and assumed moral rules, so
Virtue Shapes Reconciliation
- Both Onesimus and Philemon can exhibit Spirit-fruit virtues in the reconciliation context despite social roles (slave/master).
- Paul’s letter frames the conflict as a moment where those virtues will determine the outcome.