Theology in Sci-Fi
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.
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
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.
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
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.
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
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.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
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.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Join Derek V. Trout for this podcast odyssey as topics discussed include evolution, pride, the existence of extraterrestrial beings, and more.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
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.
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
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!
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
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!
Hosted by Derek V. Trout
Derek has an undergrad degree and two Master's Degrees all focused on religion and theology. He has worked in 5 churches in over 13 years of ministry, and is currently on staff at a church in Indiana. He has also spent countless hours watching, reading, and studying Science Fiction. He believes it is the most beautiful genre. From this love of theology and Science Fiction this podcast was born. Thanks for listening and may grace be with you all.