Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
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Mr. Peabody and Sherman — THOUGHT CLOUDS #10
Mr. Peabody and Sherman IDW Publishing; Sholly Fisch, writer; Jorge Monlongo, artist I have always enjoyed the exploits Mr. Peabody and his boy, Sherman. They are one of my earliest exposures to time travel, an area of sci-fi that I love. (My first published comic was a time travel story, and of course there is my…
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Catching Up — SA112
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Steve talk about what they are reading and writing and catch up on listener feedback. Topics covered include: Ben’s work on The Hedge Knight — benavery.com The quest for Good Stuff — Christian sci-fi and fantasy Feedback about: Episode 48 (our Star Wars vs. Star Trek episode),…
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What Makes Christian Fiction Good? (CROSSOVER feat. Nathan James Norman) — SA111
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have Nathan James Norman from The Untold Podcast as our guest, Ben and Nathan talk about what makes Christian fiction good, and also why people continue to express that Christian fiction is…
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Dystopian Fiction (CROSSOVER feat. Mikey Fissel from Reel World Theology) — SA110
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have Mikey Fissel from Real World Theology as our guest, as we use Hunger Games: Catching Fire as a springboard to talk about dystopian fiction! Expect to hear more from Mikey on…
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2014 — The Year We Prove Them All Wrong! (About Christian Sci-Fi and Fantasy)
It’s 2014. And this is the year we’re going to Prove Them All Wrong! About what, exactly? About Christian fiction. And we’re going to Prove Them All Wrong . . . or . . . well, we won’t! (Yeah, I’m not going to put “or die trying.” That’s just crazy talk!) The problem… You see…
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Anticipated 2014 Movies (CROSSOVER feat. Eve Franklin of Are You Just Watching) — SA109
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have as our guest Eve Franklin from Are You Just Watching? to come and talk with us about upcoming sci-fi and fantasy movies! Expect to hear more from Eve on…
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The Christian Podcasting Crossover Event! (CROSSOVER) –SA108
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe’re so excited about a huge event in the world of Christian geek podcasts! The Crossover Event is here! Last year, we did a podcasting event in which a group of podcasts covered a concept in their own unique way. This year, we’re doing something bigger and bolder…
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POLL: What Movie Are You Looking Forward To In 2014?
Take our poll and sound off below! What movie are you most looking forward to? [poll id=”16″]
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The Way of the Warrior, pt. 2: The Way of Solitude (RED Church Sermon Series) — SA107
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe are proud to present the second in our series of episodes featuring Dr. Jayce and his work at RED Church, part of his Way of the Warrior series focusing on living a life of spiritual depth. This episode is part 2 of 4 in the series that…
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy New Years Resolutions
What would some of our favorite characters resolve to do for the New Year?
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CITZEN KANE — Strange Christmas Movies #24 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. #24 — Citizen Kane What it’s supposed to be: One of the Greatest Movies Ever Made. if not THE greatest. Seriously. Why it’s a Christmas movie: In telling the life…
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Campbell’s Playhouse (OTR) — SA106
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe have a special treat for you! An OTR Christmas extravaganza! First, Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore in Campbell Playhouse’s performance of A Christmas Carol! Then, Orson Welles, in a different performance of Campbell’s Playhouse’s Christmas Carol, gives a reading to remind us of the REAL story of…
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THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL — Strange Christmas Movies #23 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. For this installment, I totally cheat. First, this is not a “movie” that appeared in theaters. Second, it is totally MEANT to be a holiday special. But I don’t care!…
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CHRISTMAS MOVIES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, and THE UGLY & Bonus Interview w/ Tim Baron — SA105
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Steve, Ben, and Dr. Jayce talk about some of their most hated and most loved Christmas movies. Specifically: The Good — Christmas Carol movies The Bad — our most hated Christmas movies The Ugly — strange Christmas movies Also featuring an interview with the artist…
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DIE HARD & DIE HARD 2 — Strange Christmas Movies #22 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. #22 — Die Hard and Die Hard 2 What it’s supposed to be: Bruce Willis getting put through the wringer as he fights terrorists in a desperate attempt to get…
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RED — Strange Christmas Movies #21 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. Hat tip to Hank Harwell from the Geekklesia blog for suggesting this one to us . . . #21 — Red What it’s supposed to be: A stylish stylish movie…
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THE HOBBIT Review — SA104
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Ben, Dr. Jayce, and Steve review The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug! And there are some strong feelings about this one . . . Next episode: Christmas movies!
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HARRY POTTER series — Strange Christmas Movies #20 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. Strangers and Aliens co-host Steve talks a bit about another of his favorite strange Christmas movies, this time (in true Steve style!) lumping a whole series of movies into…
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ROCKY IV — Strange Christmas Movies #19 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. #19 — Rocky IV What it’s supposed to be: The fourth part of the Rocky franchise. And some would say everything that’s wrong with sequels. Why it’s a Christmas movie: It’s…
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GHOSTBUSTERS 2 — Strange Christmas Movies #18 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. #18 — Ghostbusters 2 What it’s supposed to be: The sequel to the surprise hit Ghostbusters. And some would say everything that’s wrong with sequels. Why it’s a Christmas movie: On…
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