The Theology of Wicked (Part 1) | What Makes Someone ‘Wicked’?

Wicked asks a question most stories are too scared to touch:

What actually makes someone “wicked”?

Is it who they are?
What they’ve done?
Or what the world decides about them before they ever get a chance?

In this video, I break down Wicked (Part 1) through a storytelling and philosophical lens — looking at how the movie handles morality, scapegoating, friendship, propaganda, conscience, and the tragedy of being misunderstood.

This isn’t about forcing theology onto a movie. It’s about exploring the themes the story already raises:

No one is born evil

How societies create “villains”

Why Elphaba’s conscience matters

Glinda’s temptation toward comfort and approval

How power twists truth

And what real goodness actually costs

If you’re excited for Part 2 this weekend, or if you just love stories that actually say something, I hope you get something out of this one.

Thanks for watching — and Part 2 is coming soon.

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