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Sunday Morning Superheroes

Sunday Morning Superheroes

Written by: Hollis Thompson
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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.Hollis Thompson Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Who is the Real Batman?

    Who is the Real Batman?
    Feb 1 2026

    In this episode, we talk about the Christian themes in Batman: Knightsend, including cults, religious trauma, and what it means to represent Christ!

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    Note: I know that I do not pronounce Jean-Paul's name through consistently throughout the episode. Sometimes English is hard, even for English professors. Thank you for your understanding!
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    47 mins
  • Loving Your Villains

    Loving Your Villains
    Oct 22 2025

    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/
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Cut: Some Thoughts on Fridging

    Cut: Some Thoughts on Fridging
    Sep 8 2025

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

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    48 mins
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