In this episode Adam talks about the opening scene of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 4, The Whole World Is Watching. This scene is a powerful illustration of salvation as liberation from the powers that enslave us!In the episode I d

Ep 9: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the Power of Symbols

Mar 22nd, 2021 34m 12s

Adam talks about the first episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier as, among other things, a study in the power of symbols (similar to Batman Begins in that way) and how that plays into Christian theology by way of the sacraments. ---

Ep 8: Side Characters

Mar 15th, 2021 24m 15s

On this episode Adam talks about the value of side characters in superhero stories, how they often offer greater perspective on a story than the more unrelatable superheroes, and how this models the right way to relate to biblical narratives an

Ep 7: The Ship of Theseus, Identity, and Resurrection

Mar 10th, 2021 22m 11s

In this episode, Adam talks about the philosophical debate between Vision and White Vision in the WandaVision finale, connecting that to discussions about what constitutes the identity between our present selves and resurrected selves. ---

Ep 6: What Is Grief If Not Love Persevering?

Mar 1st, 2021 29m 40s

Adam talks about that incredible line in WandaVision episode 8, "What is grief if not love persevering?", drawing in themes from Iron Man, Plato, and the gospel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamnigh/sup

Ep 5: Thor and Heroism

Feb 20th, 2021 14m 24s

Adam talks about the shocking difference between Thor as we find him when Rocket and Hulk catch up with him in New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame, where he is lazy, overweight, and depressed, and how we had seen him in all the Thor and Avengers mo

Ep 4: Thor and Identity

Feb 19th, 2021 28m 41s

This week Adam talks about Thor's journey of self-discovery, especially between Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, and how that relates to how Christian theology might set us on a peculiar kind of path toward underst

Ep 3: WandaVision, Fake News, and Justice

Feb 16th, 2021 35m 47s

Adam discusses how WandaVision adds to our current cultural conversations about false narratives, the American dream, and justice. He gets into how our construction of a pleasant present by repressing horrific memories is countered by the Chris

Ep 2: Doctor Strange and the Trinity

Feb 13th, 2021 28m 25s

In this episode, Adam uses Doctor Strange, as well as other fantasy type movies/stories like Harry Potter, the Hobbit, Star Wars, a few other MCU movies, to explain why the doctrine of the Trinity matters for Christian life and faith. --- S

Ep 1: Connecting It All

Feb 12th, 2021 21m 17s

Adam introduces himself and the show, talking about how watching and discussing things like the Marvel Cinematic Universe help us become better readers of scripture.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamnigh/

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