Thunderbolts, Bible Characters, and Why We're Drawn to Anti-Heroes

With the new Thunderbolts movie on the way, Matt and Pastor Joe explore why we’re so drawn to anti-heroes—both on screen and in Scripture. From Marvel’s Bucky Barnes and John Walker to biblical figures like Jacob and David, the most compelling characters are often the most complicated.

They unpack how our desire for neat categories—hero or villain, good or bad—rarely reflects the real world or the people in it. And as it turns out, the Bible is full of messy, middle-ground figures who remind us of our own flaws, struggles, and potential for redemption.