The Kingsmen

The Kingsmen

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  • S2E01 God as Parent
    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 Kingsmen suggest several movie references that showcase this concept of God as Parent.
    Episode Outline:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:44 God as Father
    00:22:38 God as Mother
    00:36:29 Knowing God as Parent is a Calling
    00:44:42 Knowing God as Parent is a Guide 
    00:55:53 Conclusion
    59 min
  • S1E10 Avengers Endgame (Part 2)

    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. And since the capstone of the Christian faith is the historical moment when Jesus bodily rose from death to life, we explore in what ways Endgame conveys the results of resurrection and its significance. 

     Timestamps of Contents:

    1. [00:01:30] Introduction
    2. [00:05:04] Antman : Pioneer of Resurrection 
    3. [00:07:37] 3 Eyewitness Accounts of Antman’s Resurrection
    4. [00:13:48] The Results When Resurrection ACTUALLY Happens
      1. [00:15:27] Resurrection Results in Having A Different Perspective
      2. [00:21:38] Resurrection Inspires Hope 
      3. [00:28:31] Resurrection allows space for forgiveness and redemption 
      4. [00:37:58] The Radical Path of Forgiving Our Enemies
      5. [00:41:32] The Impact of Resurrection 
        1. [00:41:49] Resurrection Perfects Justice
        2. [00:52:48] Resurrection shows Justice is Also Restorative
        3. [00:56:55] Social Justice In Context of Christ 
        4. [01:01:39] Let Your Kingdom Come 
        5. [01:04:15] Where the Spirit of the Lord is, There is Freedom to…Let Go
        6. [01:05:53] Freedom From the Fear of Failures
        7. [01:12:10] Resurrection impacts the Individual 
        8. [01:16:18] Everyday Heroes Doing Everyday Things 
        9. [01:18:52] Conclusion 
          10. 1 hr 20 min
        10. S1E09 Avengers Endgame (Part 1)

          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 Christian truths. In many ways, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the current culture and society’s mythology. And similar to how Inkling authors like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien approached mythologies, the Kingsmen approach this the Marvel mythology with the question, “What in this story is true?”

          1. 00:00:00 - Introduction
          2. 00:03:03 - Heroes Sacrifice like Christ
          3. 00:07:43 - Avengers Themes: “We don’t trade lives” vs. “Whatever it takes”
          4. 00:12:22 - Selflessness as Taking Responsibility
          5. 00:15:35 - Fat Thor is a Nobler Hero
          6. 00:17:41 - Thor Giving up the Messiah Complex
          7. 00:20:52 - Avengers Teamwork Reflects God Invitation to Rescue
          8. 00:22:01 - Thor Giving Up the Throne
          9. 00:24:04 - One-Punch Man and Teamwork
          10. 00:26:11 - Every Field of the Battle is Important
          11. 00:29:15 - Partnering with God in Creation and Restoration
          12. 00:33:07 - Destinations and Trajectories for Iron-Man and Captain America
          13. 00:44:57 - Stark as Pre-Resurrection Era and Rogers as Post-Resurrection Era 
          14. 00:52:29 -  Forgiveness as Flexibility to Not Avenge
          15. 00:56:07 -  Gamora and Nebula’s Sibling Rivalry/Love
          16. 01:04:27 - The Call from God for the Participation of Women in His plan
          17. 01:06:07 - The Snap Back and Holding onto the Painful Memory
          18. 01:15:37 - God Who Expresses Emotions
          19. 01:20:04 - The Way Arguments Cloud Judgment (Stark vs Rogers) 
          20. 01:26:25 - The Depth of the Resurrection Event 
          21. 01:28:10 - The Prerequisite to Forgiving an Offender
          22. 01:32:53 - The Astronomical Coincidence of Perfect Rat-Dancing
          23. 01:35:00 - Conclusion
            24. 1 hr 37 min
          24. S1E08 Villainy and Devilry

            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 draw parallels between pop culture and the Christian perspective. In this episode, we discuss how villains share some sort of character trait with the Devil/Satan, namely, the elevation of oneself at the cost of others.

            Contents
            1. 00:00 - 02:52 Introduction 
            2. 02:52 - 10:50 What is a Villain? 
            3. 10:51 - 20:02 Case Studies of Villainous Intent 
              1. 12:20 - 17: 09 Joker Portrayed by the late Heath Ledger
              2. 17:10 - 18:37 Darth Vader 
              3. 18:38 - 19:22 Thanos from Avengers: Infinity War  
              4. 20:03 - 25:12 How Does A Sovereign and Good God Respond to Pain and Suffering caused by Villainous Intent?
              5. 25:13 - 29:55 Inhumane Practices Dehumanizing Humans
              6. 29:56 - 39:35 Idolatry as a Source of Villainy
              7. 39:36 - 50:29 The Thin Line of Culpability and Breaking the Cycle of Violence
              8. 50:30 - 54:16 Naruto and the Christian Virtue of Taking the Penalty for a Criminal
              9. 54:17 - 01:12:42 Does Current Society Sympathize with Villains, and Why?
              10. 01:12:43 - 01:15:32 The Line Between Hero and Villain
              11. 01:15:33 - 01:23:06 The Biblical Narrative's Baddest Villain, Satan
              12. 01:23:07 - 01:29:39 Satan’s Flawed Authority vs. God’s True Authority
              13. 01:29:40 - 01:42:13 What is the Proper Response to Villains?
              14. 01:42:14 - 01:43:58 Conclusion
                15. 1 hr 44 min
              15. S1E07 Aquaman

                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 tyranny? And, most importantly what attributes characterize a true hero? Apparently, Aquaman does more than just talking to fish! Find out in the newest episode of the Kingsmen Podcast!

                1 hr 37 min
              16. S1E06 Christian Vision of Art (and Daredevil) ft. Dr. Felix-Jager
                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 power of art. As a case study, we examine how Marvel’s Daredevil, as a work of art, explores questions of justice, sacrifice, forgiveness, and heroism.
                1 hr 14 min
              17. S1E05 The Stranger Things About Church
                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 reflect the reality of what the Church should be?
                53 min
              18. S1E04 Black Panther
                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, the Christian narrative parallels the story of The Black Panther.
                00:00:12 - Welcome
                00:01:22 - T'Challa's Experiences (Re)Shape His Values
                00:03:18 - Factors that Led to a Change of Heart
                00:31:46 - The Best Villains
                00:36:24 - Okoye the Priest, Nakia the Prophet, and T'Challa the King
                00:55:55 - Active Sins vs Passive Omissions
                01:05:15 - Cain & Abel, T'Chaka & N'Jobu, T'Challa & Erik Killmonger
                01:20:44 - T'Challa (Jesus), Killmonger (Judas), M'Baku (Peter)
                01:22:48 - Universal Human Family
                01:25:12 - Inclusion and Exclusion
                01:33:56 - The Importance of Fatherhood
                01:45:00 - Tell Me a Story
                01:46:36 - Wrap Up
                1 hr 48 min
              19. S1E03 Coco and Eschatology
                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?
                Episode 004 will analyze Black Panther (2018). Leave a comment, and we'll try to incorporate your questions, insights, and comments into our next episode.
                1 hr 3 min

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              The Kingsmen is a podcast bridging Christian ideas with pop culture and martial arts.