The Kingsmen

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

  1. S4E03 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    03/14/2023

    S4E03 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    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 merciful, to forgive, and to find peace. [00:00:07] Intro  [00:00:38] Honoring Chadwick Boseman [00:03:12] Railing Against Death  [00:04:52] Processing Grief Through the Characters [00:07:03] Helpless in the Face of Death [00:07:53] Missing the Mark [00:10:05] The Suffering of Being Silenced [00:11:37] Biblical Lament [00:13:41] Why is More Important than How [00:17:40] The Domain of Science versus Metaphysics [00:20:29] Modern Understanding of Religion [00:23:19] Judging Moral Superiority  [00:26:04] Is it Moral to Sacrifice Someone Else?  [00:28:06] Queen Ramonda as a Type of Mary [00:32:34] Breaking the Cycle of Violence through Mercy [00:35:48] Hopeful Intercession of the Saints [00:38:24] Shuri's Core Identity [00:39:38] Mother Mary, Child of God [00:41:26] Envisioning the Enemy as Our Brother [00:44:14] Comparing the Conflicts Between the Two Movies [00:45:36] The Stupidity and Futility of Evil [00:47:17] The Gift of Wise Counsel [00:48:08] The Life-Saving Restraints of Religion [00:49:53] Resurrection Makes Forgiveness Possible [00:52:36] Deification as Becoming Something More Than Human [00:54:54] Communion: Participating in God's Humility [00:59:18] Ignoring Our Loss and Grief Through Tech  [01:03:20] Conclusion

    1h 4m
  2. S4E02 Andor

    12/16/2022

    S4E02 Andor

    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, hope, humanity, ritual, sacrifice, and love. [00:00:13] Introduction [00:00:28] Andor is a Stupid Show, Right? [00:01:12] Who Cares about a Nobody? [00:01:44] The Rebellion from the Ground [00:02:42] Identifying with the Oppressed [00:03:45] Everyday Evil [00:08:50] Evil as a Manifestation of Empire [00:10:51] Imperial Tolerance of Cultural Heritage [00:14:31] Exterminating Germs, Not Human Beings [00:16:40] Giving Up Freedoms for Security [00:18:52] Comfort Stations [00:21:19] Jesus' Temptation to Feed Himself [00:22:17] Something Worth Living and Dying For [00:25:23] Different Soils, Different Fruits [00:27:09] Keeping Hope Alive [00:28:50] True Vision is Love [00:30:35] Conforming to the Empire's Image [00:32:43] On Becoming Less or More Human [00:34:05] Evil Breaks Down, Love Builds Up [00:35:40] True Christianity is Not Abusive [00:36:31] The Power of Rituals [00:38:08] Andor as a Chiasm [00:42:04] Rituals Inform Identity [00:45:59] Models of Sacrifice [00:47:50] Rituals of Selfishness and Selflessness [00:51:35] Maarva's Foundation of Love [00:52:59] Luthen's Foundation of Anger [00:54:43] A Morally Gray Star Wars [00:55:01] Sacrificing Out of Love vs Hate [00:57:02] Maarva and Luthen Share Ends, But Not Means [00:58:31] Can Evil Be Used to Defeat Evil? [01:00:22] The Nonviolence of Jiu-Jitsu [01:02:16] Whose Method is Superior, Maarva's or Luthen's? [01:03:34] Conclusion

    1h 4m
  3. S4E01 Encanto

    02/07/2022

    S4E01 Encanto

    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 episode, Simon and Joey share how this beautiful movie conveys the best parts of the Christian gospel to broken hearts today. [00:00:02] Introduction [00:06:17] Luke's Christmas Story as a Musical [00:07:43] Jesus in Gethsemane Viewed as a Musical [00:09:31] Mirabel and Miracle [00:10:26] Movies are Parables [00:10:55] Did Mirabel have Miracle? [00:12:28] Charismatic Gifts [00:15:03] Gifts and Worth [00:17:02] Burnout from Earning Worth [00:21:09] Longing to Belong [00:28:21] Misunderstanding the Gift of Prophecy [00:32:12] Prophecies are Meant to Change your Fate [00:37:00] Denial of Brokenness [00:40:09] Leading from Trauma [00:44:18] The Miracle Candle and the Sacrifice of Abuelo [00:49:21] Gentleness and Strength [00:51:34] Mirabel and her Gift of Empathy [00:56:38] Embracing the Enemy [00:59:35] God's Household is Open to All [01:00:33] Conclusion

    1h 1m

  4. 09/12/2021

    S3E02 Loki

    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 narcissistic? What makes a system authoritarian? What is your glorious purpose? [00:00:19] Introduction [00:02:47] Initial Thoughts on Loki [00:05:03] Graciousness toward God [00:09:08] Letting Go of Control [00:09:56] Respect for Mystery [00:13:58] The Shape of Authoritarianism [00:21:34] Catalysts of Transformation [00:26:20] Is Self-Love Always Narcissistic? [00:32:40] To Be Human, One Requires an Other [00:42:18] Fundamental Attribution Error [00:44:44] The Punitive Time-Loop as Parable and Metaphor of Hell [00:49:13] Family, Not Enemies [00:53:07] Inspiring the Other to Be Better [00:55:52] Seeing Eternity as Eternal Growth [00:57:28] Free Will, Determinism, and Resurrection [01:09:22] The Scandalous Incarnational Embodiment of God [01:11:13] Glorious Purpose [01:12:38] Closing Remarks

    1h 13m
  5. S3E01 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    05/20/2021

    S3E01 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

    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 symbols, the worthiness of a successor, imagining a just future, and striving to always do better. Contents [00:00:12] Introduction [00:05:19] Theme of Power and Privilege [00:19:36] Sam is a Peacemaker [00:25:22] The Symbolism of the Shield [00:31:49] The Shield and Its Bearer as Incarnation [00:38:18] Various Responses to the Ideal/Shield [00:45:44] John Walker, Resentment, Idolatry [00:52:18] The Difference Between Following Order and Doing What’s Right [01:00:21] Characters Represent Political POVs [01:03:22] The Armor and Shield from Wakanda [01:11:46] Art Creates Space to Imagine Potential [01:17:55] The Struggle of Democracy as a Social Practice [01:19:19] Sharon Carter: Good Person Wronged and then Gave Up on the Cause of Justice [01:21:47] Conclusion

    1h 23m
  6. S2E06 Pixar’s Inside Out

    04/03/2020

    S2E06 Pixar’s Inside Out

    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 Christian life? Don’t be afraid to let your emotions out on this episode. You might get angry and disgusted with yourself if you miss out. Trust us, you’ll be joyful that you didn’t. Timestamp of Contents [00:00:32] Introduction [00:02:35] What makes Inside Out such a good movie? [00:06:50] What happens to memories? Are they truly forgotten? [00:09:38] How does Bing Bong reflect Christ? [00:11:13] What is imagination, why is it so important for life, and how does it complement with Joy? [00:19:35] What is the significance of Joy as our first emotion? [00:23:12] What makes Joy unique in respect to the other emotions? [00:25:13] Why are the range of emotions equally important? [00:30:25] What exactly is Joy? In the general sense and specifically in Christian terms? [00:42:40] Why is it healthy to embrace personal and corporate sadness? [00:50:00] Are we allowed to feel anger, fear, or sadness? [00:51:42] Would relying only on emotions lead us astray? [00:55:58] How might reason and emotions work together in decision-making?? [00:57:18] What is Sadness’s unique contribution that Joy could not provide? [01:02:00] How can Joy sustain us during the COVID-19 pandemic? [01:05:28] Do children have disparate feelings? [01:08:25] How might self-talk be so deceptive? [01:13:17] What is the value of going through the Pit? [01:26:50] Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

    1h 34m
  7. S2E05 The Mandalorian

    01/27/2020

    S2E05 The Mandalorian

    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? How can we revolutionize a world marked by betrayal? Joey and Simon go deep into these subjects. Don’t miss it. We have spoken! [00:00:21]  Introduction [00:01:08]  War of Mandalore and Peace of Christianity [00:13:50]  Kuiil: A Kenotic Christ Figure [00:17:12]  IG-11: Resurrection and Transformation [00:24:28]  Baby Yoda: Another Christ Figure [00:27:12]  Understanding the Mudhorn Pit [00:33:43]  The Powerful God Incarnated in Weak Flesh [00:41:12]  Trust Overcomes Betrayal [01:03:15]  Let Go of Prejudices and Learn to Trust [01:07:18]  The Vacuum of Fallen Empire [01:13:19]  Conclusion

    1h 14m
  8. S2E04 Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

    12/31/2019

    S2E04 Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

    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 yourself, and how God subtly works throughout the universe to rescue every creature. The Force is strong with this one! [00:00:00]  Intro [00:00:42]  Kylo Ren’s Mask and the Art of Kintsugi [00:05:05]  Re-Telling & Re-Imagining of the Skywalker Myth [00:07:33]  Redeeming Skywalkers [00:16:28]  The Impact of Our Perspective on Others and Ourselves [00:25:56]  Resolving Identity Crisis and Overcoming Loneliness [00:44:35]  Overcoming Cosmic Evil [00:57:04]  The Pit and Coming Out from It [01:02:37]  The False Security of Invulnerability and Power [01:09:36]  Confronting Evil in Trinitarian Partnership [01:19:02]  Acceptance: Freedom from Old and Journey to the New [01:25:46]  The Universal Activity of the Holy Spirit [01:33:03]  Conclusion

    1h 34m
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The Kingsmen is a podcast bridging Christian ideas with pop culture and martial arts.

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  • Creator
    The Kingsmen
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
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