The Voyage Podcast

In preparation for Holy Saturday, Jacob and Mike compare the "descents into the underworld" stories found in mythology, ancient and modern, secular and sacred, and some of the theological reflections one can gather from them. 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 Lic...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob discuss the powerful themes present in the season one finale of the HBO post-apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us. *SPOILERS INCLUDED* Even if you haven't seen, or don't plan to see, this well-written show, they provoke a lot of interesting questions that the faithful Christian can grapple with in faithful conversation. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob go into the biblical origins of mimetic desire and the scapegoat, showing how the Old Testament understanding of sacrifice provided the basis for the Christian understanding of Jesus as the scape-GOAT, and, finally, seeing how it all relates back to Rene Girard. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with pe...

In this minisode, Mike dives a little deeper into the concept of mimesis, which is the foundation for the concepts of mimetic desire, mimetic crisis and the scapegoat. He also goes into some of the biblical and Catholic connections one can find in this idea and shares some resources for how to learn more. Resources mentioned: The Theory of Rene Girard - Carly Osborn: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob have a conversation about one of the most influential figures in anthropology and comparative religion in Rene Girard and his theory of mimesis and the scapegoat, including its prevalence in mythology, ancient and modern, history and theology. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standa...

In part two of this conversation, Jacob excitedly talks about his love for the Mandalorian season 2 and Jon Favreau, while Mike tries to bring him back around on point to the spiritual connections it has to St. Therese of Lisieux and The Story of a Soul. 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 conversation, Mike and Jacob make the unexpected connections between the spiritual classic, The Story of a Soul, by Doctor of the Church, St Therese of Lisieux, and the exciting yet thoughtful Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. Part 1 of the conversation primarily is about making Jacob feel bad for not knowing about St. Therese of Lisieux and for not having caught up on The Mandalorian, bu...

In this minisode, Mike defines and explains the concept of apophaticism in Christian theology and its importance when examining works of pop culture.  Resources included:  Summa Theologiae I. Q 12. A 12.  Summa Contra Gentiles I.30   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 Licen...

In this third conversation on the “Cope-d Crusader” (ask your liturgy nerd friends), Jacob and Mike discuss the strange paradox of weakness as it is presented in the Batman iterations and how it resonates with God’s “power made perfect in weakness.”  #batman #comics #superhero  #CatholicPodcast  #theology Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music...

In this vERy sPeCiaL EpiSoDe, Jacob and Mike have a Frank conversation about the recent, highly acclaimed episode of the hit HBO show “The Last of Us.” Is there a way for the Christian to truly engage with its problematic elements beyond polemics or compromise without rejection of the goodness, truth or beauty present?   You can also read more about this episode and this idea on the Voya...

In this minisode, Mike defines and explains the concept of kenosis in Christian theology, including its biblical origins and where one can find more resources on it.   Resources mentioned:  Dark Night of the Soul - St. John of the Cross: https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul/0yNmj-6fwxoC?hl=en&gbpv=0 -  Credo - Hans Urs von Balthasar: https://www.a...

In this segment of Mike and Jacob’s conversation on the spirituality of the Bat (hard pause) man, they investigate the role of darkness and its connection to the Christian life.  #batman #comics #superhero  #CatholicPodcast  #theology Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permission via standard Royalty Free License (R...

In this (extensive) conversation on Jacob’s favorite topic, Batman, Mike and Jacob discuss why Batman is such a powerful figure and some of the ways that he spiritually resonates with those who engage with him.  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. Roya...

In this minisode, Mike defines and explains the concept of recapitulation in Christian theology and history, as well as its presence and importance in myth and popular culture.  Resources mentioned:  Dialogue with Trypho, ch 100 - St. Justin Martyr   Against Heresies, bk 3-5 - St. Irenaeus of Lyon   A Father Who Keeps His Promises - Scott Hahn   Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music...

In part 2 of their conversation on the Hero's Journey, Jacob and Mike connect what they covered about the monomyth in general to the Gospels, showing how Jesus is both the basis for, and culmination of, the Hero of myth. Resources mentioned in the episode: Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell   The Impact of Mythologist Joseph Campbell Why Joseph Campbell Left the Catholic Church &nbs...

In this minisode, Mike defines and explains the concept of theosis in Christian theology and spirituality, as well as its presence and importance in myth and popular culture. Resources mentioned in the minisode: Called to be Children of God - ed. Carl Olsen The Meaning of Grace - Charles Journet Deification and Grace - Daniel Keating Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elemen...

In this episode, Mike and Jacob discuss the prevalence and intrigue of Joseph Campbell’s mono-myth and the relationship between and proper role of myth in the Gospels. Resources mentioned in the episode: Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell  The Impact of Mythologist Joseph Campbell Why Joseph Campbell Left the Catholic Church Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/eleme...

Introducing the Voyage podcast with Mike Schramm and Jacob Klatte. In this episode, your hosts, Mike and Jacob, introduce themselves and talk to Phil Kosloski and Mike LaVoy, owners of Voyage Comics and Publishing, about the need for entertainment rooted in the true, good and beautiful. Voyage Podcast does not own copyrights to the music score/elements. All music score/elements used with permissio...