Tea Time Theology

In this episode of Tea Time Theology the hosts and guest discuss Alan Moore and David Gibbons' Watchmen (1986–87), covering its historical context, key plotlines (the Comedian's murder, Dr. Manhattan's exile, Rorschach's investigation), and the book's innovative interstitial world-building. They explore theological questions raised by the story—where God might be in a broken world, process theology and divine “nudges,” community as hope—and offer personal reactions and reading recommendations for listeners wanting to dive deeper. https://www.wildernessjourneys.org/

Hosts Taylor and Ivy welcome guest Tricia Thorm to discuss Grant Morrison’s All‑Star Superman (2007), a story about Superman learning he has only a year to live after overexposure to the sun. The episode explores parallels between Superman and Christ, themes of mortality, mercy, legacy, and small acts of heroism, and how ordinary people step up when heroes fall. Conversations touch on Lex Luthor’s rivalry, the emotional origins of the comic, and how hope and community continue Superman’s mission beyond his death. https://www.stpeters-standrews.org/

Ivy, Taylor, and their guest Rev. Jonathan Malone examines Frank Miller’s Daredevil: Born Again, following Matt Murdock’s devastating fall after his secret identity is exposed and Wilson Fisk systematically destroys his life. The hosts discuss the comic’s heavy religious imagery, themes of suffering and restoration, the importance of community and forgiveness, and why redemption narratives resonate with Christian listeners. https://www.wildernessjourneys.org/

On this episode of Tea Time Theology, hosts Taylor and Ivy sit down with Jonathan Malone to unpack the 1988 graphic novel Batman: A Death in the Family — its reader-voted fate for Jason Todd, striking artwork, and the darker turn in comics. They discuss theological themes like grief and scapegoating (drawing on René Girard), note problematic Islamophobic elements in the story, and share Jonathan’s ministry information for Wilderness Journeys (https://www.wildernessjourneys.org/) and St. Luke’s Church.

On this episode of Tea Time Theology the Ivy, and Taylor speak with Episcopal priest and trauma therapist Charlotte LaForest about the theology and healing themes in Disney's Moana. They explore calling versus duty, baptismal imagery, generational and cultural trauma, mentorship, and how moments of being seen restore purpose. The conversation looks at Maui's redemption, Te Fiti's recovery, and how faith holds in dark moments, concluding with reflections on community healing, spiritual vocation, and practical takeaways for ministry and daily life.