Christian Fantasy And Sci-fi Podcast
Let's talk about everything and anything: Christian Fantasy and Science Fiction. Matt Croswhite hosts a fun show exploring the history, use, and purpose of Fantasy and Science Fiction from a Christian perspective, with Josiah Marshall as his resident expert. No author is off limits. No media type is off limits. Please join us in this fun exploration of a literary and entertainment genre.
Sat, October 12, 2024
How Fantasy & Sci-fi Ages
Josiah and Matt talk about how Fantasy & Sci-fi ages. Is it like a fine wine, rotten fruit, or a McDonald's French Fry?
Sat, October 05, 2024
Author Spotlight: Ted Dekker
Josiah interviews Matt on his favorite author: Ted Dekker.
S2 E2 · Sat, September 21, 2024
Movie Spotlight - Cars
Josiah and Matt include Matt's son in a conversation about the movie Cars.
S2 E1 · Fri, September 13, 2024
Imagination, or lack thereof
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)
Bonus · Fri, September 13, 2024
Welcome back!
Josiah and Matt welcome back listeners, talk about their summer and discuss future topics.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Star Wars and Characters: Part 1
Josiah has a conversation with his son Joel about Star Wars and Star Wars Characters.
Thu, June 06, 2024
Author Spotlight: Erin Hunter
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.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Update: Where did we go?
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)
Thu, March 28, 2024
Questions for Marvel Fans
Josiah discusses with and asks Matt questions about Marvel and the joys of enjoying the series of stories.
Thu, March 21, 2024
How to write or How to be the geek only you can be
Josiah talks about his experience and thoughts on writing and how it is so much more than writing words on a page.
Thu, March 14, 2024
High Fantasy & Book Spotlight: A Sword for the Immerland King
Josiah and Matt discuss high fantasy, as well as, spotlight a book: A Sword for the Immerland King by F.W. Faller.
Thu, March 07, 2024
Imagery & Cover Art
Josiah and Matt discuss the use of imagery in fantasy and science fiction and how cover art does matter.
Thu, February 22, 2024
Top 5 Fantasy Radio Dramas
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 Croswhite Podcast Music Engineer - Andrew C. Marshall Picture - Hobbit Hole (Public Domain)
Thu, February 15, 2024
Star Trek & Star Wars Cameos
Josiah lists celebrities and a king who cameoed on Star Trek and Star Wars productions.
Thu, February 08, 2024
Top 3 Science Fiction Radio Dramas
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)
Thu, February 01, 2024
Book Spotlight: Watership Down
Josiah talks about Watership Down by Richard Adams.
Thu, January 25, 2024
Author Spotlight: Orson Scott Card & the Enderverse
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.
Thu, January 18, 2024
Special Guest - Jonathon Marshall - Star Trek Models and Tradecraft
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.
Thu, January 11, 2024
Special Guest - Jonathon Marshall - Models and Building Models
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)
Thu, January 04, 2024
Top 3 Christian Science Fiction "Trilogy's"
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
Thu, December 21, 2023
Top 3 Fantasy Book Trilogy's
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
Thu, December 14, 2023
Special Guest: Andrew C. Marshall - The Magic of Creativity and Kobayashi Maru - Part 2
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)
Thu, December 07, 2023
Special Guest: Andrew C. Marshall - Music and Inspiration for Creativity - Part 1
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)
Thu, November 30, 2023
Series Spotlight: The Binding of the Blade Series - L. B. Graham
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)
Thu, November 23, 2023
Special Guests - Co-Hosts Joel & Karlie - Top 3 Mini-Series
Please welcome Joel and Karlie as our co-hosts in this episode of Josiah's top 3 mini-series.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Lord of the Rings - Character Personalities
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.
Thu, November 09, 2023
Tolkien and Middle-Earth
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.
Thu, November 02, 2023
Questions about Authors, Series, Connecting, and Perspective
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.
Thu, October 26, 2023
Top 3 Sci-fi Movies
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)
Thu, October 19, 2023
Top 3 Fantasy Movies
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)
Thu, October 12, 2023
Top 3 Sci-fi Books
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)
Thu, October 05, 2023
Top 3 Fantasy Books
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)
Thu, September 28, 2023
Story, The Bible and Pilgrims Progress
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)
Thu, September 14, 2023
Premiere Episode
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)
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