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One of the most prominent themes that runs like a thread throughout the entire book is the relationship between faith and science. Each of the novellas is like a mirror that reflects the Church’s relationship to science at different crucial periods of Western history. Original author: Thomas J. Salerno ... Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 7/11/23 You can read the entry here: https://voyagec...

In this episode, Jacob and Mike discuss how deeply rooted the tree is in mythology. Specifically, they go through some examples of ancient mythology both pagan and Christian, and how they inform the Christian theological understanding of the Cross. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free License (RF...

PITTING THE MOSES CONNECTION AGAINST THE JESUS ONE MISSES THE POINT FROM BOTH A CHRISTIAN OR JEWISH PERSPECTIVE. THIS IS BECAUSE TO SAY SUPERMAN IS A MOSES FIGURE IS TO SAY HE IS A JESUS FIGURE. ... - Original author: Mike Schramm - Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 7/19/23 - You can read the entry here: https://voyagecomics.com/2023/07/19/how-to-read-a-superman-comic/ - Check out the latest...

In Into the Spider-Verse (2018), we see Miles supported by his aunt, parents, and friends; his anguish at the loss of his Uncle Aaron; and a villain dominated by the grief he has over the loss of his own family. The second movie further highlights the necessity and beauty of family life. ... - Original author: John Tuttle - Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 8/8/23 - You can read the entry he...

Whoa! There's a new Ninja Turtles movie coming out! So in this week's radical episode, Mike and Jacob discuss everyone's favorite heroes in a half-shell, (turtle power!). After they finish insulting each other over their picks for favorite turtle, you'll enjoy a deep-dive ninja meditation on the 1990s film. Jacob makes the case that this movie not only holds up, but is a classic al...

The flagpole is in sight! After trying all afternoon, you are finally going to beat this level. You’ve managed — through a magical combination of  trial-and-error, muscle memory, and blind luck — to dodge every Goomba, Koopa, Cheep-Cheep, Piranha Plant, and Hammer Bro that the game programmers could throw at you. You’ve avoided every pitfall, moving platform, Bullet Bill, and Thwomp that lay in yo...

I would argue that Aquinas’s theology, including his philosophy and spirituality, taken as a whole (catholic), actually reflects the structure of storytelling and imitates the story that is present within the nature and operation of God, the history of Jesus, and the life of the Christian infused with the Holy Spirit. ... - Original author: Mike Schramm - Originally posted on the Voyage Blog on 8/...

We’re trying to class it up a bit around here. Jacob and Mike talk about some of the main themes from the early sci-fi, apocalyptic classic Lord of the World (“buy your Voyage Classic copy now!”). One of the prescient themes in this book is the societal embrace of euthanasia, the desire which they explore as well. Come Holy Spirit! Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements...

Original author: Jacob Klatte What do a quasi-mythical Chinese sage, some 20th century Eastern Orthodox monks and a simple-minded yellow bear have in common? ... Originally posted at the Voyage blog on 7/26/23 You can read the entry here: https://voyagecomics.com/2023/07/26/the-tao-of-pooh-in-the-light-of-christ/ Check out the latest from the Voyage blog here: https://voyagecomics.com/blog/ Voyage...

Think think think! We're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Benjamin Hoff's influential book "The Tao of Pooh." Jacob takes the reins... and just kinda chills, man. He's just, like, talking about Taoism, the philosophy/religion known as "The Way" and how it relates to Jesus, dude. But don't worry, Mike is there to keep him grounded. So just relax and come flow...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob discuss the different examples of how media like The Matrix addresses our ways of knowing about reality and what the basis of this knowledge is. They also talk about the desire to see behind the curtain and how it relates to Christianity.  Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard R...

In this episode, Jacob and Mike use the modern classic novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz, to discuss the balance between escape, preservation and the building up of culture. They refer to the recently popular “Benedict Option” proposed by writer, Rod Dreher, and how it fits with the novel as well. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with...

Whoa, give Jacob the freedom to plan ONE episode and this is what he does with it. Insaaaaane. We talk about the mythical, and not opposed to historical, elements of America’s “Origin Story” and how they relate to the Hero’s Journey and theology. Just you wait, it’s a good conversation. And see if you can't count how many Hamilton references Mike manages to sneak in. NERD! Voyage Podcast does...

In this episode,a follow-up to “myth, memory, culture,” Jacob and Mike dive deep into the campy, sci-fi classic “Total Recall” to explore the topic of memory and reality more thoroughly, though it is basically just to indulge Jake and his love of Arnold. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free Licen...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob talk about the work of Dr. Kevin Vost in the field of memory as well as its origins in mythology, its incorporation into the Church and its use in the preservation of culture and faith. 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. Roy...

In this episode, Mike waxes on about his love of the everything related to the “Spider-Verse” series, even the inherent problems with the concept of the multiverse. Jacob and Mike discuss the biggest themes from the movie, including the determinism of “canon” and ethical questions it raises. Oh yeah, and technical difficulties forced Mike to do the entire show over his phone... So, uh, sorry about...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob discuss the presence of Artificial Intelligence in fiction and its ability, or lack thereof, to participate in ethics. Mike no-so-secretly  makes plans to replace Jacob with a chatGPT bot that will agree with him more often. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Fre...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob come full circle in their their conversation about rings, religion and idols by focusing (to Jacob's delight) intently on the mythology surrounding the Green Lantern. They start to connect all of this to the role of rings in binding in sacraments as well. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permi...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob are bound to tell you that they will talk about Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, specifically the role that special objects have in binding their characters and where this “binding” happens in the spiritual life. You can read more about this topic at the Voyage Blog! Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used...

In honor of Ascension Thursday, in this episode, Mike and Jacob discuss the classic rag-to-riches story trope as found in Grimm's Fairy Tales, classic literature and "golden age" (according to Mike) Disney movies. They then discuss how this theme is at least connected to, if not founded upon, the Christian theological concepts of kenosis and theosis as present in the life of Jesus. V...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob share their favorite “sacramentals” from stories ancient and modern, pagan and Christian, and what they say about the hero as well as the role they play in the hero’s conquering of evil. 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. Ro...

In this conversation, Jacob and Mike give a recap of the prominent spiritual themes they found in season three of the Mandalorian, especially the bookend of redemption, adoption and the importance of a "creed." We also speculate about where the Mandalorian story will go from here as well as any potential spinoff ideas our friends-of-the-show at Disney should consider making. Voyage Podca...

In part two of our conversation on the Trickster, Mike and Jacob go through the biblical examples of Tricksters and how this unexpected trope plays an important role throughout the story of salvation. 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. Royalty Free Theme M...

In this episode, Jacob insists we talk about Superman for some special reason as well as the common mythological trope of the “dying god” as well as its theological significance in light of the Resurrection of Jesus. We’ll go through the many iterations of the “death of Superman” storyline as found in the comics and tv/movies. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All...

In this episode, Jacob and Mike talk through some of their favorite tricksters from ancient and modern mythology and why the role of the Trickster is important to storytelling and life. 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. Royalty Free Theme Music Indie Rock...