Hyperspace Theology
Redemption
Steps
Failure
Doubt
Surrender
Resurrection
di Jared Mayes, Kevin Burr, and Scott Howland
It's quite possibly the greatest theological thrust of Star Wars, seen in both Darth Vader's story as well as Kylo Ren's—and Scott has a hot take that might change everything you ever thought about the moral compass of the galaxy far, far away. Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology Kevin's podcast, Faith in the Folds Jared's podcast, Legends Lookback
"These are your first steps into a larger world." When Old Ben says this to a young, naive Luke Skywalker, he has no idea just how much larger the galaxy really was. In this episode, we discuss the first steps to take as well as the missteps often taken in the Christian walk. Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology Kevin's podcast, Faith in the Folds Jared's podcast, Legends Lookback
"That is why you fail." One of the most sobering statements in the Original Trilogy serves as a springboard for Luke's character journey as he learns to trust the Force. This week we talk about coming up short—and how to get back up again. Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology
From calling the Force "simple tricks and nonsense" to "it's true; all of it," this week we examine Han Solo’s journey of skepticism to faith from A New Hope to The Force Awakens. Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology
At the end of Return of the Jedi, Luke throws down his lightsaber and refuses to fight Vader any longer. Palpatine takes this opportunity to strike Luke with force lightning, causing tremendous suffering - suffering which prompts Vader to turn on the Emperor and rescue Luke. What is it about laying aside one's strength and taking violence and oppression upon oneself that can sometimes lead to such radical transformations? Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology
Εaster is right around the corner and that brings us to a special topic in the history of both Christianity and Star Wars—the journey from death back to life. This week we’re talking about eggs, bunnies, ghosts, and tombs at the intersection of Star Wars and Easter. Email us at hyperspacetheology@gmail.com! Find us on Instagram at hyperspace_theology.
Dive in deep with us into the spiritual themes of the Star Wars galaxy! We're just getting started and hope you'll come along for the ride.