Ted Giese
Pastor and film reviewer who serves at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Regina, Saskatchewan, and teaches a course titled 'The Lutheran Approach to Art, Media, and Film' at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 43min
A Review of the Movie, “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” – Pr. Ted Giese, 1/28/26 (0282)
Pr. Ted Giese, pastor and film reviewer who teaches a course on art, media, and film, takes on Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. He explains why he hesitated to watch the director, outlines the parish murder-mystery setup, contrasts the conflicted priest and skeptical detective, notes authentic pastoral moments, and flags pulpy and potentially offensive scenes.
Dec 19, 2025 • 38min
The Netflix Series “Stranger Things” – Pr. Ted Giese, 12/19/25 (3532)
Pastor Ted Giese from Mount Olive Lutheran Church shares his insights on the cultural phenomenon of Stranger Things. He delves into the show's nostalgic 1980s charm and its blend of Spielbergian adventure and Stephen King horror. Ted highlights Christian symbolism, ethical concerns regarding human experimentation, and the portrayal of LGBTQ themes. He also speculates on the fate of the character Vecna, pondering potential narrative conclusions. Giese’s unique perspective ties together theology and modern storytelling in a thought-provoking discussion.
