Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
Ben AveryExploring faith and imagination
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 303 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityArtsBooksReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Ben sits down with L.J. Long to chat about her book THIS STRANGE SIGHT, a spiritual warfare supernatural thriller with an interesting origin story . . . Find her book at LJLongStory.com
Ben takes a look at the first three episodoes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Valles Marineris The Griffin Incident Human Best Friend
Ben takes a look at the sci-fi classic short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury . . . because it’s actually August 4, 2026 — the date that the computer-brain of the story’s automated house announces at the beginning of the tale.
Ben’s mind wandered during Sunday’s sermon . . . and he got to thinking about how Joseph’s life story plays out like a classic closed causal loop time travel story . . . You can watch on Youtube here:
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- Great for Christian geeks
Ben delivers compelling conversations and commentary on stories from a faith-based perspective. From popular books, movies, and TV shows that everyone’s geeking out about, to new discoveries by budding creators that are worth checking out, he brings a thoughtful perspective to how one can think about their faith through stories. Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5L. J. Long
United Statesa month ago - Great Podcast
I love this podcast. Always interesting and entertaining. I look forward to each episode. Thanks to each of you for all your hard work!!
Apple Podcasts5Duckula08United States3 years ago - Congrats on 10 years!!!
Hey y’all! Congrats… I found your podcast in 2014 on a road trip looking for a “coast to coast am” podcast before there was one. I stubbled on your intro song and have been a fan ever since!!! Rock on guys. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Nathaniel Thomas McGillUnited States5 years ago Fun stuff from culture to make you think (or maybe rethink) the spirituality attached to it.
Podchaser56 years agon0t0fth1s34rthBen and Evan and guests do a really good job of diving into geek culture in a way that Christians can relate to.
Podchaser57 years agoMikel Withers
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Listeners tend to value thoughtful, faith-aligned discussions of science fiction and fantasy. Episodes blend Christian perspectives with genre analysis, often featuring host-host debates, author interviews, and commentary on faith, culture, and media. The format leans into engaging takes on storytelling, spirituality in popular culture, and what it means for believers to enjoy speculative worlds, making it appealing for Christians who love sci‑fi, fantasy, and thoughtful critique.
Noteworthy aspects include a focus on intersections of faith and imagination, recurring attention to classic and contemporary sci‑fi/fantasy, and a willingness to explore theological themes through genre storytelling. The show also frequently recaps media through... more
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