The Voyage Podcast

Transhumanism, or the concept that humans can transcend our physical limitations using technology, is the central theme of Ghost in the Shell (GITS). Discussions of personhood- Who’s a person? What’s a person?- appear in all versions of the GITS story...  ... Original author: Michael Bertrand Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 12/07/23 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2023/12/07/...

Of all the villains that our hero faced, one fan favorite was Venom, a toothy and muscle-bound villain (and later anti-hero) with a vendetta against Spider-Man that was more personal than the web-slinger’s usual adversaries. ... Original author: Michael Saltis Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 9/20/19 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2019/09/20/venom-the-fallen-away-catholic-who...

What time is it? It's time to talk about time! (Okay we'll stop.) In today's episode, Mike and Jacob focus on stories where time is a key factor in the progression of the narrative, and how these stories speak to the Christian understanding of time, not just as a quantitative measure, but as a qualitative experience. So, make sure the Mr. Fusion is working and try not to step on any bu...

Fittingly, the Church begins to deal with the end of the road passages from the Scriptures...This naturally leads us to ask those similar road-less-traveled sorts of questions, just as the 2016 musical La La Land, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, does in dramatic fashion. ... Original author: Mike Schramm Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 11/30/23 You can read the entry here: voyagecomi...

... Original author: Thomas J. Salerno Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 12/10/20 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2020/12/10/the-dragonriders-of-pern-and-the-advent-command-to-remain-vigilant/ Check out the latest from the Voyage blog here: https://voyagecomics.com/blog/ Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permi...

In this episode, Jacob and Mike discuss the apocalyptic work of all myths, especially the “myth” of the book of Revelation. They also go through some of their favorite apocalyptic storylines and what they highlight about human nature. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free License (RFL). Music Lice...

The tradition of remembrance is even found in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings . There is an episode in  The Two Towers where Faramir and the men of Gondor pause in silence before sitting down to eat a meal with Frodo and Sam ... Original author: Philip Kosloski Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 11/18/20 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2020/11/18/praying-before-meals-in-tolk...

This ultimate sacrifice for which the whole world was made has also historically been called “Thanksgiving,” which is the English translation of where we get the word Eucharist. ... Original author: Mike Schramm Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 11/23/23 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2023/11/23/thanksgiving-the-apocalypse-antidote/ Check out the latest from the Voyage blog he...

In this episode, Jacob realizes why the previous “fire episode” actually makes sense, but also enjoys talking about Waterworld, which apparently is his favorite movie. They discuss the universal presence of water in ancient mythology and philosophy and how this fits with the biblical uses of water and how water works with Christian spirituality. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music...

St. Augustine, in his Confessions, laments such sufferings. Let's look at two deaths that devastated the saint and how he reacted to them. Then, we'll compare these with the deaths of Shuri's brother and mother in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. ... Original author: John Tuttle Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 11/16/23 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2023/11/16/st-...

Frodo experiences a great and tortuous dark night, where he is deprived of every physical pleasure. He traverses through the land of Mordor with little hope that he will ever return to the Shire and is forced to give up the very few possessions he had. ... Original author: Philip Kosloski Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 9/21/19 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2019/09/21/how-f...

Well, it's Pentecost Season again folks... Wait... *Checks Notes* Okay, well I guess the team is doing a fire themed episode in November, so listen in to see how Mike justifies his decision. Something about the end of the world. They'll talk about some cool stuff, though, like dragons and jinn, and everyone's favorite Lucifer parallel, Prometheus. Listen now, or you will be judged acco...

The so-called “Myth of Progress” dominates the paradigm of thought these last few centuries. This myth is one of the fundamental assumptions of the Enlightenment. Thinkers at that time supposed that, having thrown off the shackles of religion and superstition, humankind would finally usher in an era of peace and prosperity fueled by the technological conquest of the natural world. ... Original aut...

In superhero comics, the resurrection of major characters after a dramatic death has become such a recurring trope that when a superhero dies, fans openly wonder how and when the character will be brought back. Both critics and fans of the genre dismiss these resurrections as gimmicks. While there is certainly some truth to this explanation, the idea of resurrection is embedded more deeply in cert...

In this week's episode, Mike and Jacob are gripping Death in a headlock and giving a big ol' brotherly noogie to the it... him... her? We'll discuss different personifications of Death across time and in pop-culture and argue over we are actually friends with Death or not. This one is for all of you Franciscan fan-boys out there! Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music scor...

One of the greatest scenes in The Lord of the Rings is Gandalf’s battle with the Balrog. Whenever I watch it or read it, I cannot help but think of the Fellowship’s “plunge” into the darkness of Moria and return to daylight as a sort of baptism for the entire group, especially Gandalf the Grey. As we consider this scene, let us keep the themes of death and resurrection in our hearts and minds. ......

Episode 6 of the Netflix series, Sandman, based off the graphic novels by Neil Gaiman, titled “The Sound of Her Wings,” is a gripping meditation on the nature of death and how it shapes life. One can find parallels to St. Francis’s companion, “Sister Death,” and the Christian relationship and understanding of death. Though a painful reality of life, it is also as a doorway to hope because of the R...

Dracula is ultimately a book about Christian spiritual war, set during an age that was challenging traditional Christian norms. ... Original author: Jacob Klatte Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 10/31/23 You can read the entry here: https://voyagecomics.com/2023/10/31/dracula-doesnt-suck-part-2/ Check out the latest from the Voyage blog here: https://voyagecomics.com/blog/ Voyage Podcast do...

When you have SparkNotes calling a classic work of fiction "Christian propaganda" you know it's worth checking out! The ultimate gothic literary masterpiece of the 19th century is also a profoundly pious piece of work, and Jacob is here to spread the word! Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free Lic...

The power of storytelling ignites something deep within us. A primordial spark rising like the morning star in our hearts that awakens our intellects and emotions and leads us to ponder the things that matter, those things that can bring us joy, and the things that make us who we are. Fine works of art and literature, that strike us to the core, often carry with them subtle notes of Divine Provide...

A blend of brutal action and supernatural horror that would become Howard’s trademark, “The Phoenix on the Sword” is notable for its use of evocative imagery with surprising connections to Judeo-Christian symbolism. ... Original author: Thomas J. Salerno Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 10/29/21 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2021/10/29/christian-symbolism-in-robert-e-howards...

Vampires Aren't Sexy!! Jacob takes the opportunity to beat his favorite wooden stake and inform anyone he can about the very Christian context of Vampire folk lore. Did you know Vampires and Werewolves don't hate each other? Did you know that vampires don't sparkle in the sun? Did you know that 200 years ago an angsty British dude basically invented the sexy vampire stereotype and ruin...

I’d like to offer my rationale for why I find many common interpretations of “Dracula” scandalous, and in so doing, I hope you’ll learn to embrace “Dracula” as a classic of Christian piety, as well as be inspired by Bram Stoker’s literary example of the importance of faith in a modern age. ... Original author: Jacob Klatte Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 10/19/19 You can read the entry her...

There's a noticeable resemblance here between the Nothing and what evil truly is. Evil is the deprivation or absence of good. However, everything God created is good in its origins – namely, that creation was produced by God, Who is all-good. ... Original author: John Tuttle Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 10/11/20 You can read the entry here: voyagecomics.com/2020/10/11/the-neverendin...

Braaaaaaaiiiins. The answer is brains. In this episode, Mike and Jacob slowly, and ominously, creep towards their point, discussing the depth of the zombie and the death they represent. George Romero, eat your heart out! Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free License (RFL). Music Licensing Credit....