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A pastor, a Trekker, and a Star Wars fan walk into a recording session... That’s the set-up for this series which explores the intersection of religion and science fiction. The three hosts -- Drew, Dan, and Pastor Dave -- discuss a particular theological topic as it morphs through the sci fi realm. Well, Pastor Dave tries to keep Drew and Dan focused on one particular topic. He really tries. Their mothers should have warned him.
Episodes
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Episode 23 - The CiS Taxonomy of Villains
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
In which Pastor Dave does for evildoers what Carl Linnaeus did for life: creates a classification system useful in wretched hives of scum and villainy everywhere. The 3Ds promptly debate which villains -- one each from pop culture and the Bible -- fit into which categories. Thanos and Paul fit in the same phylum; Khan and Cain; Loki and Pilate; Palpatine and Ramses; and so many more! Along the way, Drew has visions of Bugs Bunny kicking in Hell's doors during the Harrowing. Dan, meanwhile, concludes that complete world domination just isn't worth all the work.
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Episode 22 - Space Monks
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
In which the 3Ds contemplate the role of monastics in space. From Dr. Who to Stargate, monk variants are almost ubiquitous in sci-fi -- usually resembling Catholic or Eastern Mystic traditions. And they almost always gain special powers through their faith. Of course, we talk Jedi, too; they're the low-hanging fruit, which doesn't stop us from figuring out that these Force-monks led to their own downfall. The good news for geeks: doctrine maintains that Christians are resident aliens, wherever they live...a thought that makes us feel right at home!
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Episode 21 - Dancing to the Apocalypso
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
In which the 3-Ds contemplate Mad Max, and why the Southern Hemisphere's apocalyptic movies are so distinctly different from the Northern Hemisphere's apocalyptic movies. Australians, in particular, seem to enjoy their post-apocalyptic lives! Then it's on to Samuel L. Jackson's next role: the Punisher? Gandalf? Khan? You be the judge. It's the end of the world as we know it, distilled into a half-hour of smooth-sipping fun in the world's only barrel-aged podcast.
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Episode 20: The Heat Made Us Do It
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
In which the 3-Ds return after an unplanned hiatus (due to unannounced "rolling blackouts," storms, and unseasonal high heat), we discuss the portrayal of climate change in science fiction. Because reality. On the way, we discover that Dan is the world's most dangerous lab partner...Drew is hip on hops as we plan the official church brewery...and Pastor Dave reveals he dreams of becoming Emperor Dave, benevolent ruler of the entire universe. We suspect he'd become Darth Kamphuis.
It took a while to get this show to you -- what with podcasting requiring electricity and all -- but it's well worth the wait!
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Episode 19 - Identify Yourself (’Cause We Sure Can’t)
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
In which the 3-Ds build on a question from our last episode: who are you, really? It's all about identity this time around. We must be having an identity crisis, because all three of us are unusually serious in this show. "To thine own self be true," quoth Shakespeare...but who be thee? Does your identity change depending on the situation, or are you always the same person at your core? Does your personality change into your favorite character the more you play a particular game? What's the real identity of a superhero: the mask or the person behind it? Does your job define you? Is Lord of the Rings more realistic in its characters' identities than Game of Thrones? Why do I ask so many questions in these show descriptions?
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Episode 18: Imminent Immortality
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
In which the 3-Ds discuss immortality in sci fi, and as it gets closer in real science, would we really want it? After all, why be immortal if you don't like change...or have a sucky personality you're not willing to change? And if immortality means transferring your personality and memories into a computer, is that really you? What makes you...you? It's pretty heady stuff; Dave posits that immortality actually prevents eternal life theologically, because you couldn't be resurrected and live in the New Jerusalem. Drew determines he doesn't have a soul. Dan's just determined to get this episode edited before it's too far past the deadline...
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Episode 17: The Cosmos Always Liked You Better
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
In which the 3-Ds contemplate what makes humans so special. In so much sci fi (and religion), humanity is something very special or unusually dangerous. What's behind this human hubris? Lazy writing, an author's low self-esteem, or simple human bias? And does this all mean that the Bible has it backwards: God didn't create man in His image, but we created God in our image? If God is omnipresent, that would explain why image is everything...
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Episode 16: Good Bad Guys Are the Best
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
In which the 3-Ds ponder whether the emperor and the Galactic Empire in Star Wars were actually the good guys; that naturally leads to a discussion of what makes really good evil in fiction...and whether a Force ghost is trapped between Heaven and Hell. Dave laments the difficulty in writing a good short sermon, while Dan & Drew riff on Who (and The Doctor's granddaughter). We wrap it all up revealing our favorite female sci-fi authors. It's all fun and games until Dan loses the kyber crystals...
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Episode 15: Gamey Pizza
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
In which, for the first time, the 3-Ds never get to the planned topic; they started chatting about video games and never actually got around to starting the show. In this randomly overheard conversation they ask (and Drew answers) why there are no full-on religious video games, discuss the changing definition of God, and debate the best style of that most divine of foods: pizza! (Dave & Dan agree Columbus thin-crust is like cardboard with cheese on top...) And we close by revealing our favorite Christmas movies. Step aside, Red Ryder!
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Episode 14: Free Will Isn’t Free, But the Borg Can Purge It for You Wholesale
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
In which the 3-Ds ponder whether the Borg have the right idea, and if religion is really about assimilation. We also learn of The Sermon on the Bridge while reflecting on William Shatner as a Lutheran pastor, hear Luther's opinion about free will, and come up with the concept of Quantum Sin. And we decide which other sci fi forces could handily beat the Borg. Cybermen, anyone?