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The Fear of God: A Horror Movie Podcast

Reed Lackey & Nathan Rouse
Donald Sutherland
Horror Genre
A Quiet Place
Don't Look Now
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Klute
Invasion Of the Body Snatchers
Abigail
Horror Films
Alien Invasion
New Life
90's Campy Horror Comedies
Vampires
Horror
Grief
Parenting
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Existentialism
ALS (amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Survival

Faith and the Horror genre may seem to be opposites, but every week Reed and Nathan put them in dialogue together. Join us for conversations about the things that haunt us and the things that heal us, explorations at the intersection between faith and fear, where we examine what scares us, in order to find what saves us.

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Recent Guests

Penny Rouse
Guest on Ghoul Scouts edition, film enthusiast
Episode: Return to Oz
De'Anna Daniels
Assistant Professor of Africana and Religious Studies, PhD in Religion in the African American Religion Concentration from Rice University
Episode: Horror and Care in Ryan Coogler's Sinners
Brandon Grafius
Scholarly wingman, co-host/guest with a focus on religious studies and horror
Episode: Horror and Care in Ryan Coogler's Sinners
Claire Lechtenberg
Director of Development and Marketing at Independent Picture House
Independent Picture House (IPH)
Episode: The 98th Academy Awards Recap
Josh Raugh
Guest on episode; contributed to trivia and commentary
The Fog
Episode: Stranger Things Finale Party
Yvonne Chireau
Professor of Religion; Hoodoo-Conjure scholar
Swarthmore College
Episode: Religion and Ryan Coogler's Sinners: an Interview with Dr. Yvonne Chireau
Rod Blackhurst
Writer-director of Dolly
Dolly (film project)
Episode: Dolly Interview with Rod Blackhurst and Max the Impaler
Max the Impaler
Performer/actor portraying Dolly
Dolly (film project)
Episode: Dolly Interview with Rod Blackhurst and Max the Impaler
Natashia Deon
Author, lawyer, and author featured on the show
The Fear of God podcast guest
Episode: Sinners

Hosts

Reed Lackey
Co-host of The Fear of God Podcast and The Fear of God: A Horror Movie Podcast. Frequently discusses craft and faith-based framing of horror.
Nathan Rouse
Host and frequent co-host, known for guiding conversations with thoughtful, theological framing and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Meaningful and entertaining

    Wonderful podcast exploring meaningful spiritual topics as they relate to film.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cinemapsych
    United States3 months ago
  • Insightful, fun, and deep!

    Love this podcast!! Such great conversations that are both thought provoking and fun! Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzann Toni
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing podcast!!

    I love this podcast! I have recommended this to a lot of friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew14soccer
    United States4 months ago
  • Funny and entertaining.

    I love listening to these guys. They host thoughtful guests from all age groups and the discussions range from heavy philosophy to hilarious comedy. I appreciate their polished film critiques, and I have even pursued watching some of their higher-rated horror flicks. I’m surprised by how much I enjoy following along with movies I wouldn’t otherwise watch. Many of the discussions tie to their faith, but they do it carefully and thoughtfully so I doubt anybody would feel alienated. My favorit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cougsix
    United States5 months ago
  • The FOG is the GOAT

    Like walking out of the Slaughtered Lamb, The FOG podcast surprises you—fortunately not with getting ripped to shreds by a werewolf, but with hilarity and much-needed theological death - I mean depth.

    The balance of comedy, love of the genre, and tying everything in with theology is so unique. The hosts’ care for this medium comes through like blood through elevator doors—overwhelming and undeniable.

    The power of Christ compels you—to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamesK1776
    United States6 months ago

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A unique niche that balances spiritual reflection with genre enthusiasm; hosts come across as warm and well-informed.
Genuinely thoughtful guests and smart movie critique, with a welcoming vibe for listeners of faith and genre fans alike.
Consistently high-quality conversations; hosts combine humor with meaningful exploration of big ideas.
Thoughtful, entertaining, and deeply engaging discussions that meld theology with horror.

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Horror and Care in Ryan Coogler's Sinners
Q: What scares you, and how does that relate to what saves you in this film?
The discussion frames fear as a conduit for deeper inquiry into faith, mortality, social justice, and the potential for horror to illuminate care, endurance, and communal resilience.
Horror and Care in Ryan Coogler's Sinners
Q: What got you into horror, and what was your gateway film?
Guests describe a personal journey from Pentecostal upbringings to Afrofuturist and academic engagement with horror, highlighting formative experiences with teaching, reading, and immersion in Black religious scholarship.
Religion and Ryan Coogler's Sinners: an Interview with Dr. Yvonne Chireau
Q: How do Hoodoo and conjure relate to Christianity in historical and contemporary contexts?
She argues that Hoodoo-conjure emerged within and alongside Christianity, offering a pragmatic language for healing and explanation that Christians used or adapted, illustrating how these traditions can coexist and enrich one another rather than being mutually exclusive.
Religion and Ryan Coogler's Sinners: an Interview with Dr. Yvonne Chireau
Q: What scares you?
Her list of fears centers on aspects of pain and suffering, especially the pain experienced by others, and she ties this to the ethical and empathetic dimensions of studying and representing religious practices in media.
Religion and Ryan Coogler's Sinners: an Interview with Dr. Yvonne Chireau
Q: What got you into this (the religious studies path and Hoodoo-conjure work)?
Dr. Chireau explains a lifelong love of religion and a desire to study it academically, which led her to explore Hoodoo and conjure within African American religious life and how these traditions intersect with broader Christian contexts.

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Listeners gravitate toward thoughtful conversations that fuse horror cinema with faith-based reflection. episodes routinely explore how fear, spirituality, and morality intersect on a film-by-film basis, often featuring guests who bring expertise in theology, film, storytelling, and cultural critique. The format blends rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes and humor, making it accessible to both horror fans and religious audiences. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle big questions—from racial justice and ethics to LGBTQ inclusion and community impact—while keeping discussions grounded in film texture, performance, and craft. This combination creates a distinct niche: deeply examined cinema through a faith-informed lens, delivered wi... more

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2. De'Anna Daniels
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