The Kingsmen take on the hit film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). By watching extraordinary heroes and villains grapple with grief and the threat of destruction, we learn something about what it means to be human, to lament, to be mercif

S4E02 Andor

Dec 16th, 2022 1h 4m

The Kingsmen enter into the morally gray world of Star Wars: Andor. Though it occurs in a galaxy far, far away, it is strikingly similar to our own world here. Join us as we draw out some Christian and religious insights on oppression, evil, ho

S4E01 Encanto

Feb 7th, 2022 1h 1m

The Kingsmen dive into the magical miracle of Encanto (2021). Feel like you’re the only one with no gifts or talents? Feel like you can’t live up to everyone’s expectations? Ostracized for being yourself? Well, then, cry it out with us! In this

S3E02 Loki

Sep 12th, 2021 1h 13m

The Kingsmen welcome Dr. Kutter Callaway to unpack the mind-bending Marvel show, Loki (2021). What makes a person? Can a person change and become better? Is a human (or a god’s) life predetermined, or do they have free will? Is self-love always

S3E01 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

May 20th, 2021 1h 22m

The Kingsmen premiers its third season by delving into the thought-provoking show, The Falcon & the Winter Soldier (2021). With their esteemed guest, Jordan Acosta, they explore topics like power and privilege, conflicting interpretations of sy

S2E06 Pixar’s Inside Out

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h 33m

The Kingsmen and special guest, Danny Fitelson, embark on an inward journey exploring emotions in Disney Pixar’s Inside Out (2015). What is the purpose and effect of emotions and human imagination? How do Joy AND Sadness partner together in the

S2E05 The Mandalorian

Jan 27th, 2020 1h 13m

Baby Yoda is the best! The Kingsmen unpack the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian (Season 1). How does the Mandalorian culture and creed sync with Christianity? In what ways do Kuiil the Ugnaught and Baby Yoda reflect the figure of Jesus Christ

S2E04 Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Dec 31st, 2019 1h 33m

The Kingsmen pay homage to the finale of the 49-year Star Wars saga, with Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Joey and Simon reflect on how culture re-imagines mythology, how identity is formed, and the way to defeat evil without becoming evil y

S2E03 Superman

Aug 21st, 2019 40m 17s

Superman has had a prevailing impact on popular culture, sparking the imagination of every new generation. The Kingsmen explore what makes Superman so fascinating and how the hero reflects truths about Jesus Christ.Timestamp of Contents[00:

S2E02 Spider-Man: Far From Home

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 12m

In the consequential aftermath of Thanos' destructive snap and ultimate defeat, Spiderman: Far From Home grapples with themes like grief, self-worth, following in the footsteps of heroes, the passing of the mantle, and exercising discernment of

S2E01 God as Parent

Jul 16th, 2019 58m 26s

Among all the analogies that Christians use to describe God, none has been more central than the concept of God as Parent. In the second season opener, the Kingsmen reflect on both the paternal and maternal qualities of God. As usual, the King

S1E10 Avengers Endgame (Part 2)

May 20th, 2019 1h 19m

The Kingsmen conclude their two-part discussion on Avengers: Endgame in their first season finale. Focusing on the meta-theme of Resurrection Simon argues that Ant-Man's return from Thanos’ decimation snap is, in a way, a kind of resurrection.

S1E09 Avengers Endgame (Part 1)

May 14th, 2019 1h 36m

The Kingsmen assemble! We discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Avengers: Endgame (2019). With talking points that range from Christlike sacrifice to the astronomical significance of just one rat, we reflect on ways that the film illuminates

S1E08 Villainy and Devilry

Apr 19th, 2019 1h 43m

The Kingsmen explore the idea of villains. What makes a bad guy "bad"? By discussing some iconic villains like Darth Vader, the Joker, Thanos and Cersei, we sketch the outlines of what makes a person a villain versus a hero. Like always, we dra

S1E07 Aquaman

Jan 31st, 2019 1h 36m

The Kingsmen return to the DCEU with a discussion on 2018's Aquaman. How might Aquaman illustrate profound Christian concepts like the Incarnation, kingship, and the divine trajectory of peace and unity? How does peace overcome violence and tyr

S1E06 Christian Vision of Art (and Daredevil) ft. Dr. Felix-Jager

Dec 14th, 2018 1h 13m

In the sixth episode of the Kingsmen, we invite Dr. Steven Felix-Jager, an expert in Christian/Pentecostal aesthetics, to describe why art is so important to human and Christian life, and what we can do to participate in the transformative powe

S1E05 The Stranger Things About Church

Oct 31st, 2018 52m 24s

In the latest episode on the Kingsmen, Simon delves into the Netflix series "Stranger Things" and attempts to point out similarities that the show has with the concept of Church. How does the experience and relationships of the characters refle

S1E04 Black Panther

Sep 21st, 2018 1h 47m

Join the Kingsmen in delving into Marvel's Black Panther (2018), a stellar movie about the harrowing journey of two men who are profoundly shaped by the people who surround them, compelling them to become a hero or villain. In surprising ways,

S1E03 Coco and Eschatology

Sep 1st, 2018 1h 2m

In this episode, the Kingsmen explore Pixar's Coco reflecting on the film's parallels to Christian Eschatology. How does Miguel's journey through the land of the dead while solving his family's mystery reflect the purpose for Christ's return?

S1E02 Wonder Woman & Confronting Evil

Jul 21st, 2018 55m 9s

What values does Wonder Woman (2017) parallel with the Christian faith, especially as it relates to how evil is confronted?

S1E01 The Kingsmen - Avengers: Infinity War

May 26th, 2018 1h 9m

The pilot episode of Joey and Simon's new podcast - an intersection on pop culture, theology and Jiu Jitsu. When comparing Thanos with Jesus, how are we supposed to respond to scarcity and need?

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