Theology in Sci-Fi

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What if I told you that truth could be found everywhere? That in works of fiction you can find what is true, what is good, what is beautiful, what is real. What if I told you that within works of fiction even God can be found? If Science Fiction is your genre (or even if it‘s not) you‘re invited to listen to this podcast that takes a deep dive into examining theological themes within the beautiful genre of Science Fiction. Listen to learn more about the greatest works of Sci-Fi while also learning more about God. Hosted by Derek V. Trout. read less
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Season 2 Episode 5 - 2 B R 0 2 B
Sep 30 2022
Season 2 Episode 5 - 2 B R 0 2 B
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses theological themes and ideas in Kurt Vonnegut's short story 2 B R 0 2 B.

Episodes

Season 2 Episode 5 - 2 B R 0 2 B
Sep 30 2022
Season 2 Episode 5 - 2 B R 0 2 B
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses theological themes and ideas in Kurt Vonnegut's short story 2 B R 0 2 B.
Season 2 Episode 4 - Ray Bradbury Theater - Here There Be Tygers
Sep 14 2022
Season 2 Episode 4 - Ray Bradbury Theater - Here There Be Tygers
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the episode "Here There Be Tygers" of the Ray Bradbury Theater.  Topics discussed include pantheism, living planets, doubting in the face of evidence, how humans have a tendency to mess things up, and more.
Season 2 Episode 3 - The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas
Aug 15 2022
Season 2 Episode 3 - The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses Ursula K. Le Guin’s shorty story The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas.  Topics covered include utopia, The Fall, ethics, justice, the value of human life and more!
Season 2 Episode 2 - Zima Blue
Jul 28 2022
Season 2 Episode 2 - Zima Blue
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the Love, Death and Robots episode Zima Blue.  Topics covered include purpose and meaning, people being the pinnacle of God’s creation, how people have a “God-Shaped Hole” in their soul, simplicity, original intention, and more.
Season 2 Episode 1 - Nightfall
Jul 14 2022
Season 2 Episode 1 - Nightfall
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the Isaac Asimov novelette Nightfall.  Topics discussed include light and darkness imagery in the Bible, eschatology, cults and why Christianity is not a cult, salvation, and more.
Episode 13 - Frankenstein
Jun 13 2022
Episode 13 - Frankenstein
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the novel Frankenstein.  Topics discussed include seeking praise by people, science playing God, how Jesus innocently suffered and died, Jesus is our redeemer, people are created and loved by God, and more.
Episode 12 - Metropolis
May 27 2022
Episode 12 - Metropolis
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the theological themes in the first full length Sci-Fi movie - Metropolis.  Topics covered include separating art from the artist, human sacrifice, Jesus as mediator, the seven deadly sins, and more.
Episdoe 11 - Foundation (Novel)
May 14 2022
Episdoe 11 - Foundation (Novel)
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses Foundation by Isaac Asimov.  Topics covered include the BC-AD/BCE-CE timeline, prophesy, humanism, the Galactic Spirit of Foundation, technology, the uncertainty of wealth, and more!
Episode 10 - Dune the Movie (2021)
Apr 28 2022
Episode 10 - Dune the Movie (2021)
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses the theological themes and ideas in Dune the movie from 2021.  Topics discussed include the theology of dreams, fear, why Jesus is the Messiah, process theology, and more.
Episode 9 - The Left Hand of Darkness - Part2
Apr 14 2022
Episode 9 - The Left Hand of Darkness - Part2
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses theological themes in the second half Ursula K. Le Guin's classic sci-fi novel The Left hand of Darkness.  Topics discussed include the just war theory, hope, sondering, sex and society, men and women being created in the image of God, the I-it and the I-thou relationship, and much more.
Episode 8 - The Left Hand of Darkness - Part 1
Mar 28 2022
Episode 8 - The Left Hand of Darkness - Part 1
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses theological themes in Ursula K. Le Guin's classic sci-fi novel The Left hand of Darkness.  Topics discussed include Truth (subjective, relative, and objective truth), Patriotism and fear of the other, theology of the body, sexual ethics, bringing glory to God, the ethics of human genetic manipulation, and much, much more.
Episode 7 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Mar 14 2022
Episode 7 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Join Derek V. Trout on a deep dive into the theological themes of the Sci-Fi classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.  Topics discussed include divorce, accepting all into God’s family, humility, miracles, E.T. as a Christ figure, and more.
Episode 6 - A Choice of Gods
Feb 28 2022
Episode 6 - A Choice of Gods
Join Derek V. Trout as he discusses Clifford D. Simack’s book A Choice of Gods where topics discussed include pantheism, the theology of the soul, technology, stewardship of the Earth, deism, and more.
Episode 5 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Feb 14 2022
Episode 5 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Join Derek V. Trout as he looks at the theological themes in the classic Sci-Fi book Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick.  Topics discussed include depression, what it means to be truly human, being made in the Image of God, empathy, lust, adultery, thoughts turn into actions, and much more.
Episode 4 - 2001 A Space Odyssey
Jan 28 2022
Episode 4 - 2001 A Space Odyssey
Join Derek V. Trout for this podcast odyssey as topics discussed include evolution, pride, the existence of extraterrestrial beings, and more.
Episode 3 - The Martian Chronicles
Jan 14 2022
Episode 3 - The Martian Chronicles
Join Derek V. Trout for a thorough examination of the novel The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury.  Topics discussed include the relationship between science and religion, the fear of the other, C.S. Lewis’ Trilemma, and how we humans have a talent for destroying big, beautiful things, but God is a God of redemption and restores what we have destroyed, all that and more all covered throughout this episode.
Episode 2 - Star Wars IV A New Hope
Dec 28 2021
Episode 2 - Star Wars IV A New Hope
Join Derek V. Trout on a deep dive into examining theological themes within the world of the force and lightsabers as he looks at Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope.  Topics discussed include hope, Obi-Wan as a Christ figure, the cosmic battle of good versus evil, the force being a poor analogy for the Holy Spirit, and much more!
Episode 1 - The Matrix
Dec 14 2021
Episode 1 - The Matrix
Join Derek V. Trout down the rabbit hole and into The Matrix.  Topics discussed include Plato's cave, how the characters of The Matrix mirror the life of Jesus, Jean Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation, the Matrix as an analogy for sin, and much, much more!