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A Father's Plea for His Son
Todd Burpo
Don't you take my son!
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The Search for Understanding Heaven's Reality
Todd Burpo
Is heaven a hope? Or as real as the earth and sky? I once asked my grandfather that question. And he said by the time he knew the answer, it would be too late for him to tell me. The day would come when I asked that question again, staring into the eyes of my son.
[first lines of the movie]
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A Friend's Loan Explained
Jay Wilkins
It's a loan from a friend to a friend.
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A Family Moment at a Scenic View
Todd Burpo
Well, I thought that went well, huh? Nice view.
Sonja Burpo
Mmm... I love being up so high.
[Colton suddenly interrupts them by turning on a fire siren]
Todd Burpo
Colton! Hey! I thought I asked you to stop playing with that!
Colton Burpo
I'm sorry, Dad!
[turns off the siren]
Cassie Burpo
I told him not to, Dad!
Sonja Burpo
Half the church wants to stop feeling and start thinking. And the other half, they want the exact opposite.
Todd Burpo
This is Todd. Yeah. Let me call you back. That was the newspaper. They want to do an article about heaven.
[picks up the ringing cell phone; Colton sets off a fire truck horn; hangs up]
Sonja Burpo
And?
Todd Burpo
And they want to interview Colton.
Sonja Burpo
And you think that's a good idea?
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Discussing Finances Amidst Romantic Sentiments
Todd Burpo
When Jay offered us a house as a part of my salary, he never mentioned the railroad.
Sonja Burpo
I like the rumble. It's romantic.
Todd Burpo
How tight are we this month?
Sonja Burpo
No, don't talk about money.
Todd Burpo
Slim Forrest couldn't pay for those garage doors. He donated some carpet for the church instead.
Sonja Burpo
But he said he had the cash when he placed the order.
Todd Burpo
Um... Things changed.
Sonja Burpo
You had a rough day, didn't you?
Todd Burpo
As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid.
Sonja Burpo
You're good, but let me tell you something. The next time I'm practicing your favorite hymn and you howl like a dog, I'm going to whip you like a dog. Do you hear me?
Todd Burpo
Doesn't sound so bad.
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Casual Conversation Between Friends About Family
Jay Wilkins
How are you doing, buddy?
Todd Burpo
Good. How are you?
Jay Wilkins
How's that Colton doing today? Is he back to torturing his sister?
Todd Burpo
Yes. I need some advice, smart advice.
Jay Wilkins
Well, I am not smart, so you came to the right guy.
Todd Burpo
I know that.
Jay Wilkins
Nothing but clumsy, inaccurate advice available here. I've been expecting to see you a little sooner.
Todd Burpo
What do you mean?
Jay Wilkins
Well, I'm your banker.
Todd Burpo
I didn't come here for a loan.
Jay Wilkins
Not the bank's money, just from a friend to a friend. Let me help you out, okay? Nobody would have to know.
Todd Burpo
I'd know. I never wanted to be the guy who stands up there in the pulpit asking people to give to charity when all he does is take it.
Jay Wilkins
It's not charity. It's a loan from a friend to a friend. I know you need the help. It's what real people do.
Todd Burpo
I don't.
Jay Wilkins
Well, then you didn't come here for smart advice. I don't think the church has kept your salary in line with the new members that you've brought in. I think you deserve a raise. Let me talk to the board, see what I can do.
Todd Burpo
I didn't come here for a raise, either.
Jay Wilkins
All right, good. I didn't want to ask them. What can I do for you?
Todd Burpo
It's Colton. He's been talking about this, uh... We ask these kids to believe this stuff and I don't even know if I believe it myself, Jay.
Jay Wilkins
What?
[Todd's and Jay's cell phones both ring at once]
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