Christian Fantasy And Sci-fi Podcast

Josiah and Matt talk about how Fantasy & Sci-fi ages. Is it like a fine wine, rotten fruit, or a McDonald's French Fry?

Josiah interviews Matt on his favorite author: Ted Dekker.

Josiah and Matt include Matt's son in a conversation about the movie Cars.

Josiah and Matt talk about imagination within cinema. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Josiah and Matt welcome back listeners, talk about their summer and discuss future topics.

Josiah has a conversation with his son Joel about Star Wars and Star Wars Characters.

In this episode, Karlie Marshall joins Josiah to provide her insight on one of her favorite authors, Erin Hunter, and the many animal series attached to that name.

Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro Voice-Over - Matt Croswhite Podcast Music Engineer - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Josiah discusses with and asks Matt questions about Marvel and the joys of enjoying the series of stories.

Josiah talks about his experience and thoughts on writing and how it is so much more than writing words on a page.

Josiah and Matt discuss high fantasy, as well as, spotlight a book: A Sword for the Immerland King by F.W. Faller.

Josiah and Matt discuss the use of imagery in fantasy and science fiction and how cover art does matter.

Josiah lists his top 5 Fantasy Radio Dramas. Podcast Credits:Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission)Podcast Intro Voice-Over - Matt CroswhitePodcast Music Engineer - Andrew C. MarshallPicture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Josiah lists celebrities and a king who cameoed on Star Trek and Star Wars productions.

Josiah outlines his top 3 Science Fiction Radio Dramas/Full Cast productions. Between Planets by Robert Heinlein (Full Cast/Radio Drama) Star Wars by George Lucas (Radio Drama) Myst by Rand & Robyn Miller (Full Cast)

Josiah talks about Watership Down by Richard Adams.

Josiah spotlights Orson Scott Card and discusses with Matt the author's background and series on Ender, its main character, favorite book in the series, how the author/series impacted their lives, and how to appreciate science fiction and fantasy as art.

Josiah is excited to continue his talk with the owner of Marshall Custom Models and fellow nerd: Jonathon Marshall. In this second of two episodes, Jonathon talks about the elegance of Star Trek Models and the legacy of his tradecraft.

Josiah is excited to welcome and talk with the owner of Marshall Custom Models and fellow nerd: Jonathon Marshall. In this first of two episodes, Jonathon tells us what is involved in making high-quality, large-scale models. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Matt asks Josiah about his top three Christian Science Fiction Trilogy's: Lamb Among The Stars by Chris Walley Empyrion by Stephen Lawhead Space Trilogy by C. S. Lewis

Josiah gives his top 3 Fantasy Trilogies: The Empire Trilogy by Raymond Feist & Janny Wurts The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien The Singreale Chronicles by Calvin Miller

Josiah is excited to continue his talk with the musician who provided the music for the podcast, fellow nerd and brother: Andrew C. Marshall. In this second part of a two-part conversation, they talk about Andrew's the magic of creativity and Andrew's song Kobayashi Maru based on the famous test in the Science Fiction Series Star Trek. He also refers to and we talk about the work of another brother of ours who makes professional models (See notes for link). Enjoy! Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Josiah is excited to welcome and talk to the musician who provided the music for the podcast and fellow nerd: Andrew C. Marshall. In the first of a two-part conversation, they talk about Andrew's Music and the inspiration for creativity. Enjoy! Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Josiah showcases a Christian Fantasy Series to Matt in this episode and his overall thoughts on the series. Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Please welcome Joel and Karlie as our co-hosts in this episode of Josiah's top 3 mini-series.

Matt tells Josiah about a Lord of the Rings Character Comparison Test Matt's wife did on Matt. They discuss the results and dynamics of Gandalf and Gimli.

Matt asks Josiah questions about Tolkien, Middle-Earth, and characters. Josiah surprises Matt with similarities between Tolkiens' Middle-Earth and C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.

In this episode, Matt asks Josiah questions about various series and authors. Josiah also discusses Christian's perspective on reading and connecting over secular and Christian fantasy and Sci-fi.

Matt asks Josiah about his top 3 Science Fiction movies. These may not be as surprising as his top 3 Fantasy movies. Back to the Future Matrix Star Trek V Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

What movies/TV shows do you turn on in the middle of the night when you can’t sleep? Andy Griffith Show Perfect Strangers Frasier M*A*S*H Aquaman What are your top 3 Christian Fantasy movies? BBC Voyage of the Dawn Treader Pilgrims Progress 1978 BBC Silver Chair What are your top 3 fantasy movies that have impacted you personally? Groundhog Day Bruce Almighty/Aladdin Cars Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Matt asks Josiah for his top 3 Sci-fi books. Arana's Visitor by Julie Rollins The Shadow and Night by Chris Walley Vanished by Alton Gansky Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Matt asks Josiah about his top three fantasy novels. Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis Tahn by L. A. Kelly Prince of the Blood by Raymond Feist Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Matt asks Josiah about story, the Bible and Pilgrim's Progress. Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan 3 Volume Graphic Novel of the Bible - In The Beginning / The Chosen People / Jesus and The Church Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)

Hello and welcome. Matt and Josiah introduce themselves and discuss a little bit about a Lord of the Rings reference and recommended podcasts. Please join us on our journey through the literary genres of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Let's see where our feet take us. Suggested podcasts: StoryChat with John Fornof podcast The Prancing Pony Podcast The Rings of Power Wrap-Up Party Podcast Podcast Credits: Music - Take Time by Andrew C. Marshall (used with permission) Podcast Intro - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)