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Who We Are

Here at Reel World Theology, we love to get others involved in the conversation… the more people are involved, the more reviews and discussions we can have. Here you will find anyone who has helped us dive into entertainment over the years. Please check out their work and support them– or just drop them a note to let them know how much you love them!

Mikey “Fizz” Fissel: Creator/Editor-in-chief/Producer, Reel World Theology

Fizz is the creator of Reel World Theology. With the understanding that today’s movie theaters have become modern day pulpits, he currently does his best to avoid simply referring to films as “good” or “bad” and tries to get to the heart of a story while better acknowledging the artistic and creative decisions that make story telling great. Through this outlet he has hosted live film discussions, taught informal classes, and spoken at conferences on watching films and TV without turning off your brain.

Fizz currently resides in Greensboro, NC with his wife Laura and kids Jon Luke, William, and Kaylee. When he is not recording podcasts (which he is often doing), he can be found binge watching TV shows, discussing sports, playing music, having people over to his house, taking walks with his wife, and trying to be clever on social media. Follow him on Twitter or Letterboxd.

Fizz’s work at Reel World Theology

Joshua Crabb: Managing Editor/Producer, Home One Radio & reel world: rewind

Josh is an editor for Reel World Theology. He is convicted that the movies and TV shows we watch are not just mindless entertainment but are preaching something to us. Every time we tune into the big screen or small screen we can keep our minds and our hearts turned on to analyze and determine what those stories are telling us. You can find him writing weekly here at Reel World theology, co-hosting the Star Wars Podcast Home One Radio, and using his voice as a sometimes contributor to the Reel World Theology podcast.

Josh currently resides in Appleton, Wisconsin and is a husband to Tina, father of four, a church planter with Converge Great Lakes, writer, Star Wars and The Simpsons fanboy, English Football junkie, and cinephile. Follow him on Twitter or Letterboxd.

Josh’s work at Reel World Theology

David Atwell: Managing Editor

David was a guest on a few Reel World Theology podcasts before coming aboard full-time in mid-2018. He immediately began his hostile takeover at that point. He edits “Trektember,” a month-long annual event featuring daily posts about Star Trek, every September, and writes extensively about superheroes and other extremely geeky fare.

David lives with his wife, sons, and daughter in Indianapolis; he regularly subjects them to his over-enjoyment of sci-fi, fantasy, tabletop RPGs (ask him about Dead Suns!), and rockets. He came to Reel World by way of Redeeming Culture, where you can find a lot of his older work; otherwise, check out what he’s rambling about on Twitter, see what he’s watching on Letterboxd, or tell him how wrong he is in the Reel World discussion group on Facebook.

Mark Wingerter: Marketing Director

Mark Wingerter is a writer and filmmaker from Greensboro, NC. He spends most of his free time with his family, talking about the Green Bay Packers, or discussing films on Reel World Theology… He is analytical, perhaps too much so, and therefore must share his opinion in a variety of creative outlets. He is very thankful for those who put up with it, most of all his wife, Sarah.

Mark Wingerter on Twitter
Mark’s work at Reel World Theology