Tolle Lege: Why Christians Should Read Science Fiction (with Kyle Beshears)

In this episode, Kyle Beshears shares with us why Christians should read science fiction. From discussions of the difference between sci-fi and fantasy novels, warnings about the future of artificial intelligence, and how Christians should interact with a genre that is hostile towards christianity, this conversation is sure to whet your appetite and help you think about the future. Kyle Beshears (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor in Mobile, Alabama and has taught courses on religion at the University of Mobile. He is the author of Apatheism: How We Share When They Don’t Care (B&H Academic) and the forthcoming 40 Questions About Mormonism (Kregel Academic). He has also written the first novel in science fiction series, Broken Promises, entitled Adam's Choice. You can keep up with this series (as well as all his other writings) at kylebeshears.com. Books Recommended and Mentioned (Amazon Affiliate Links)The Space Trilogy by C.S. LewisThe Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis (companion to Space Trilogy)Brave New World by Aldous HuxleyI, Robot by Isaac AsimovDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. DickDark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Hunger Games Series by Suzanne CollinsThe Giver by Lois LowreyThe Monk & Robot Duology by Becky ChambersA Psalm for the Wild-BuiltA Prayer for the Crown-ShyIf you are a member of Mars Hill and are interested in reading Kyle's work, Adam's Choice, please email your request to [email protected]. Hosted & Produced by Dawson Rhodes for the Mars Hill Known Podcast Network