Cinematic Doctrine Creators & Guests

Melvin Benson (M.B. Fifth) is the Founder, Editor-In-Chief, and Lead Host of Cinematic Doctrine, a Christian Podcast Service, as well as the author of several independent novels published on Wattpad that, someday, he'll finally have the integrity to finish.

As a child, Dan’s pastor father and Conservative Japanese mother wouldn’t let him watch secular TV or movies. His grandparents, however, would babysit him by sticking him in front of a TV showing him movies like Predator and Rambo: First Blood Part II on repeat. This super normal and very healthy upbringing made him the man he is today.Dan is married to a very understanding woman and attends First Congregational Church. He has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical studies and has experience as a youth pastor and mental health counselor.

Carter runs the popular Instagram @Film_Junkie_Reviews. A ravenous cinephile, you can follow him for reviews of recent, classic, or his favorite movies all from a Christian worldview!

Podcasting since 2014, Jerry Dugan brings to the microphone his experiences as a husband, father, combat veteran, leadership coach, instructional designer, and men’s ministry servant. His hope is to help Christian men pursue their dreams, without compromising their faith, families, and health.

Logan enjoys podcasting, interacting with people on social media, and obsessing over his hair and Platinum trophies.

Chris Staron is a writer, producer, and podcast host. Currently, he is a producer for Christianity Today. He hosts the podcast "Truce."Staron's first book, the novel "Cradle Robber," was published in 2016. He wrote and directed the films "Between the Walls," released in 2006, and "Bringing up Bobby," released in 2009.

John has worked in various ministry and pastoral roles for over 10 years. He is also an avid gamer, Dungeons & Dragons DM, and voice actor.

Brad Bates is host of The Angry Christian Podcast which explores the paths we take into and out of our anger as Christians (Galatians 5:22-23)

Caleb Young is a remarkably short giant, or maybe a very tall hobbit, who collects movies, pre-1920s boys literature, and knowledge. When not hosting his weekly podcast The Polymath Roundtable under the pseudonym Father Polymath, Caleb enjoys devouring thick books of interesting facts, cooking, and playing board and video games. In another life he might have been a Dragon with a hoard of books and weird facts about the interplay of subsystems on a microsatellite and World War 2 airplane aerodynamics. Oh wait, that was his discussion over supper last wee

Derrick Whitmore is a minister, missionary, and the Executive Director for Shattered Studios, a non-profit organization that seeks to share hope and faith through media and the arts. Oh, and he is a lover of all things geek-related!

Jesus follower, husband, father, podcaster, question asker.