Sunday Morning Superheroes

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People of faith all over the world find great spiritual truths in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, Spider-man, and the X-men. Prof. Hollis Thompson is one of those people, and that fascination has become an area of deep academic and personal significance. In this podcast, Prof. Thompson will help listeners explore the intersections between superhero culture and Biblical Studies with a characteristic mixture of academic rigor, fun, and deep empathyfor both the creators of these characters and the people to whom they mean so much.

  1. 10/22/2025

    Loving Your Villains

    In this episode, Hollis talked about some of his favorite Batman and Spider-Man villains and what they can teach us about loving our enemies. Check out sponsor Haley Patillo here: https://haleypatillo.com/

  2. 09/08/2025

    Cut: Some Thoughts on Fridging

    In this episode, Hollis considers the infamous Women in Refrigerators trope from a biblical perspective.

  3. 09/08/2025

    Peter David Memorial: Hulk The End

    Hollis honors the life of comics writer Peter David with a discussion of the platonic and Biblical elements in Hulk: The End. This episode is brought to you by Haley Patillo music theory tutoring! Schedule your online session at HaleyPatillo.com.

  4. 05/31/2025

    Is the Punisher an Avenger of Blood?

    In this episode, Hollis discusses the Marvel anti-hero Punisher and if his war on crime can square with The Bible.

  5. 04/27/2025

    Easter and the Return of Superman

    In this special Holiday episode, Hollis and David Zwirn discuss "The Return of Superman" and its connections to The Resurrection of Jesus!

  6. 03/29/2025

    The Death of Superman and The Passion of Christ

    In this special Lent episode, Hollis and David Zwirn discuss the Death of Superman storyline and how it relates to Jesus's ultimate sacrifice!

  7. 01/11/2025

    Christmas with Ace the Bat-hound

    In this special Christmas episode, Hollis discusses Ace the Bat-hound origin story from DC Rebirth Batman Annul #1 and what it teaches us about redemption. Check out my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558205870095 This podcast is a part of the Phoenix Sisters Entertainment Network: www.facebook.com/PhoenixSisEntertainment

  8. 01/11/2025

    Is the Silver Surfer the Marvel Messiah?

    In this episode, Hollis discusses the Marvel Comics character Silver Surfer and the ways in which Stan Lee meant for him to be like Jesus Christ. Check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558205870095 This podcast is a part of the Phoenix Sisters Entertainment Network: www.facebook.com/PhoenixSisEntertainment

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People of faith all over the world find great spiritual truths in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, Spider-man, and the X-men. Prof. Hollis Thompson is one of those people, and that fascination has become an area of deep academic and personal significance. In this podcast, Prof. Thompson will help listeners explore the intersections between superhero culture and Biblical Studies with a characteristic mixture of academic rigor, fun, and deep empathyfor both the creators of these characters and the people to whom they mean so much.

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  • Creator
    Hollis Thompson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hollis Thompson
  • Show Website
    Sunday Morning Superheroes