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Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective

Ben Avery
Superman
Science Fiction
Lex Luthor
War Of the Worlds 2025
Project Hail Mary
This Present Darkness
Star Trek
Ice Cube
Christian Fiction
Prayer
Zenna Henderson
C.S. Lewis
The People Stories
Justice League
James Gunn
Man Of Steel
Amazon
Andy Weir
The Shift
Frank E. Peretti

Exploring faith and imagination

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Latest Episodes

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:

Ben and Evan take a look at 2025 movies and TV — from some super high highs to some super low lows. Oh so low . . . You can also watch on Youtube here:

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Hosts

Ben Avery
Host with a focus on Christian perspectives in sci-fi/fantasy and a long-running involvement in the show.
Evan David
Co-host contributing thoughtful insights and a complementary perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Duckula08
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Nathaniel Thomas McGill
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun stuff from culture to make you think (or maybe rethink) the spirituality attached to it.

    Podchaser
    5
    n0t0fth1s34rth
    5 years ago
  • Ben and Evan and guests do a really good job of diving into geek culture in a way that Christians can relate to.

    Podchaser
    5
    Mikel Withers
    7 years ago
  • Christianity meets Sci-fi

    This is a great podcast for anyone who loves science fiction. With a great cast of hosts you will get various opinions on all kinds of different aspects of science fiction(books, movies, video games, etc). Also, since this podcast is run by some very cool Christian men there are some great episodes about how faith and science fiction work together. Definitely an awesome podcast for the entire family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emdixon
    United States7 years ago

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fans appreciate the combination of faith and geek culture with accessible reviews
audiences note engaging hosts and respectful dialogue across disagreements
listeners praise balanced, thoughtful discussions and faith-informed takes

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THE SHIFT: Interview with Writer/Director Brock Heasley
Q: What kind of advice do you have for creators?
Heasley suggests following one's passions while also mastering the craft of storytelling.
THE SHIFT: Interview with Writer/Director Brock Heasley
Q: What kind of got you thinking to do this story?
Heasley was inspired by his interest in human relationships and how stress can affect them, as well as by elements from the Book of Job.

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This show combines science fiction and fantasy with a Christian lens, offering thoughtful conversations about faith, storytelling, and culture. Episodes range from deep dives into philosophical themes like time, destiny, and prophecy to reviews and discussions of latest genre releases, animated features, and classic works. Hosts typically challenge ideas with humor and curiosity, often inviting guests to explore how faith intersects with imagination. The format tends toward accessible debates, thoughtful recommendations, and episode-length explorations that connect storytelling to moral and theological questions, making it appealing for listeners who want thoughtful takes on pop culture through a faith-informed perspective.

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