God and Comics

God and Comics

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God and Comics episodes

  • Maus

    Perhaps the best known graphic novel ever written, Maus tells harrowing tale of family and survival in the Holocaust. We take a look at this classic work and talk about why it has endured, what it can teach us about human nature, and why we are so often unable to look clearly at our own history. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and more!

    Please note, this episode was recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine and so does not address what is going on there. The people of Ukraine are in our prayers.

    1 hr 19 min
  • Phantastes

    Season 7 begins with a bang! The crew discusses a forthcoming graphic novel version of George MacDonald's fantasy classic Phantastes.

    1 hr 12 min
  • Star Wars

    The Star Wars saga has captured the minds and hearts of millions of people over the last four decades, and comics have been a part of that journey. Unlike in other franchises, the stories told in at least some Star Wars comics actually do form part of the canon. In this episode, the crew talks about the history of Star Wars comics, takes a look at several recent volumes, and discusses where themes of redemption and sacrificial love are to be found in this modern sci-fi epic about events that took place a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

    1 hr 22 min
  • Morality

    How do we make moral choices? What does it mean to be a good person? These are questions as old as philosophy itself, and comics provide some surprisingly great examples of moral reasoning. Dr. Elisabeth Kincaid joins the crew to discuss all the ins and outs of making tough moral choices. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

    1 hr 26 min
  • What is truth?

    In a time when the very idea of truth is up for debate, the crew tackles some very real questions about truth. What is real? Is this podcast real? Are you real? Better press play and find out! All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!

    1 hr 19 min
  • Superman Smashes the Klan
    It is hard to imagine a book for kids that tackles racism and also manages to be a love letter to golden age comics, but "Superman Smashes the Klan" by Gene Luen Yang does all that and more. Regular guests Alexi Sargeant and Leah Libresco Sargeant (along with their lovely baby daughter who decided to stay up late for the occasion) join the crew to talk about this remarkable book and its implications for the moment we live in. All this plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!
    1 hr 3 min
  • People with Disabilities
    Comics have depicted many people with disabilities over the years, from Daredevil to Professor X and beyond. Have those portrayals always been positive? How do they square with a Christian understanding of disability and personhood? The crew is joined by Catholic News Agency Editor-in-Chief J.D. Flynn to discuss these issues. Plus our recommendation, This or That, and a whole lot more!
    1 hr 16 min
  • Heaven's War
    An epic battle between good and evil, a man unstuck in time, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as superhero sidekicks, and a redefining of time itself. All of that in comic book form? Looks like a job for God and Comics! The crew is joined by Dr. Michael Martin as they explore the 2003 graphic novel "Heaven's War" by Micah Harris and Michael Gaydos. All this plus This or That, our recommendation, and a whole lot more!
    1 hr 5 min
  • This or That
    It’s the ultimate battle as the crew is joined by Fr. Esau McCaulley (and another special guest) to play a full-episode version of This or That! Bible scholars, music, Star Wars, and more. Plus a super nerd showdown over who would win in a fight between Batman and Wolverine. Listen and share!
    1 hr 18 min
  • The End of Paper Comics?

    The crew reports in from quarantine and discusses how the coronavirus is affecting their lives and their ministry. They also discuss the recent announcement that there would be no paper comics being printed for at least the duration of the epidemic.

    1 hr 8 min

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Join Father Jonathan, Father Matt, and Father Kyle as they talk about their passion for comic books. Just about anything and everything you can think of comes up in conversation. The serious, the…