Best Redeemer Collective Podcasts (2025)

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280. What Can Men Do Against Such Reckless Hate? 1:29:53

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Last week, an assassin’s bullet ended the earthly life of Christian brother, husband, father, and popular political activist Charlie Kirk. Thousands were watching on the campus of Utah Valley University in the early afternoon of Sept. 10, 2025. Millions more prayed for an hour that Kirk would somehow survive. And then we mourned his death. Lorehave…

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Suzume 1:33:46

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Bex, Encyclo and Brother Ben attempt to close the proverbial door on this Shinkai movie. We explore topics like trauma-inducing disasters, car wrecks, McDonald's and the meaning behind the three-legged chair. Hint: it's not for milking cows... Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube! Write to us at redeemedotaku.com. Join our Discord and co…

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279. Which Top Three ‘Cage Stages’ Trap Christian Creators? 1:03:14

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To become a hero following your God-given destiny, you’d best stay out of jail.[1. Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash.] Yet some Christian heroes do get caught in bad habits that keep them pacing in their tiny cells rather than practicing wise discipline as they go on adventures. How do Christian creators, in particular, fall into the traps of “cag…

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278. When Christian Heroes Die, How Can We Debate and Honor Their Work? 1:00:54

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Here in the U.S., we just had Labor Day, meant to mark the actions of hard-working Americans. And right now many Christian families honor the work of Christian heroes who are now at rest, such as pastor John MacArthur and Focus on the Family founder Dr. James Dobson. Many fantastical stories wouldn’t be here without faithful Christians. When they p…

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277. Isn’t Physical Book Collection a Waste of Resources? 56:54

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So many books, so little time, space, and money. Many fans love collecting physical copies of their favorite stories, often so much that they run out of bookshelf space. (Stephen and Zack are in this situation!) Now that we have audiobook and digital copies, isn’t book collection a waste of resources? Episode sponsors Oasis Family Media presents “1…

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276. How Can Parents Find Books That Aren’t Just ‘Not Woke’ But Are Actually Good? 46:19

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Over summer and school seasons alike, many Christian parents want books for their kids that don’t have things like “Agenda” or “Wokeness.”[1. Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash.] But in our zeal to keep bad, poisonous content out of books, might we miss our children’s more important need to enjoy good, nutritious content in our fantastical fiction?…

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275. Why Do Fans Debate Light Stories vs. Heavy Stories? 1:07:14

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We’ve just seen the end of this year’s summer blockbuster movie season, such as it was. Most of the drama was about the movies rather than in the movies. Fans debate whether stories should be lighter, focusing on “fun” with simple virtues, as opposed to heavier stories with “serious” ideas. Right now it seems Team Light Stories is winning over Team…

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274. Why Shouldn’t AI-Generated Content Replace Human Stories? 1:09:40

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Last month at the Realm Makers Expo, we met many skilled Christian creators who are making amazing stories in books, games, and the visual arts. Yet some people believe all this stuff is pointless or outdated and will soon be replaced by so-called “AI art.” Are they right? Will computer-generated content outpace art made by humans? And is such a be…

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273. Could Jesus Redeem 2D Animated Films? | Light of the World with Tom and Tony Bancroft 1:12:46

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As we’ve often heard, some modern films may feel difficult to enjoy! Yet today we celebrate famed animated tales of yore, including the artists behind classic characters like Cogsworth, Iago, Pumbaa, Pocahontas, Mulan, and Kronk … and now, coming this fall, the greatest Hero of all. Famed animators and twin brothers Tony and Tom Bancroft bring thei…

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Jurassic Otaku 1:36:53

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When dinosaurs ruled the earth, the Redeemed Otaku Podcast was there to discuss it! Bex, Encyclo, and Brother Ben give you a break down of why remakes, reboots, and reimaginings can be good or bad. We also discuss the latest addition to the Jurassic Franchise. Can the crew survive their expedition to the island of dinosaur misfits? Follow us on Fac…

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272. Can We Save Cinema from Sloppy Stories? 1:05:42

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Last week, Zackary Russell and E. Stephen Burnett celebrated the Realm Makers Expo![1. Photo by Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash.] That means this episode is another Stephen solo show. This one reveals a shocking truth: these days Stephen finds a lot more joy in books than he sees at the movie houses. Can fans, including Christians, help save the cinema…

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271. How Do Christians Serve in Video Game Mission Fields? | with Brock Henderson 48:15

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Christian missionaries have traveled oceans to strange new lands.[1. “Clayfire” game concept art is courtesy The Salvation Poem Project.] They’ve smuggled Bibles into hostile territory. Someday they will even journey to space settlements. But what about today’s virtual mission fields in digital spaces, like gaming platforms and communities? Develop…

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270. How Did C. S. Lewis Fight for Living and Learning in Wartime? 51:32

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Let’s heed the Narnia author’s wise warnings against pacifism or violence, and his praise for biblical courage and defense of good causes.By Lorehaven

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269. How Can Fantasy Fans Dispel Occult Darkness? | On Magic and Miracles with Marian A. Jacobs 59:30

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Christian fans often hear warnings about fantasy stories' temptations, but Scripture shows differences between real occult and fictional spellcraft.By Lorehaven

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268. What are Fantastical Parables? | The Road to Kaeluma 46:32

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Inspired by Jesus's parable of the two sons, Perry Wilson and Landon Hawley have created this new audio adventure from the Christian ministry Cru.By Lorehaven

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267. What If a Bad Father Fought to Be a Hero? | The Hole-Man with Dan Daetz 1:07:55

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Men may defend their families and nations by flying amazing airships, yet struggle with the temptations and tough decisions of earthly callings.By Lorehaven

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266. How Do You Assemble a New Expo for Christian Fandoms? | with Scott Minor 1:25:34

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Hear the backstory of Realm Makers, from its 2013 origin as a fantastical writers conference to the new 2025 Realm Makers Expo coming this July to Grand Rapids.By Lorehaven

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265. How Can We Shine the Gospel at the Realm Makers Expo? 1:02:35

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Christian-led conferences attract saints as well as nonbelievers who like wholesome stories, making them fantastic fields for creative missions.By Lorehaven

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264. Which Stories Will Last Forever in New Earth? 1:14:26

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God likes the physical world He created, and that’s why He will redeem human subcreations for eternity, including fantastical novels we enjoy for His glory.By Lorehaven

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263. What is Time-Travel Romance? | Every Hour Until Then with Gabrielle Meyer 52:21

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Some heroines need no machines or solar slingshots to awaken in a romantic past and discover true love or deeper truths about the Lord.By Lorehaven

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262. How Do Great Stories Train Students to Follow Jesus as Adults? | with Dr. Robert Sloan 1:05:38

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Just in time for graduation season, the Houston Christian University president tells of stories that really matter to children and students.By Lorehaven

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Collect-A-Con Report 35:31

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Bex and Encyclo give a recap on their first time to Collect-A-Con. Encyclo has an identity crisis, Bex realizes how lame she is, and neither of them can stand crowds for very long. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at [email protected] Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon Intro: Sailor Moon …

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261. Why Do We Love The Magician’s Nephew? 47:11

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Seventy years after C. S. Lewis’s sixth Chronicle of Narnia released, we recall the reasons we love this tale of magic rings and other worlds.By Lorehaven

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260. How Do Great Stories Show Both Law and Grace? 1:14:25

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Shallow fictions insult the work of Christ by implying we can cheapen the law to make ourselves better, or cheapen grace to save others.By Lorehaven

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259. What is Biblical Fiction? 1:12:06

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Christian critics toss tomatoes at this newly popular genre. But biblical fiction isn't meant to preach, only to illustrate the Scripture we honor.By Lorehaven

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258. How Would We Restore Disney Film Franchises? 1:09:11

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After fractured fairy-stales, flippant super-capers, and “Stalled” Wars, here's how we could rebuild the fallen castles of this media Babylon.By Lorehaven

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Physical Media 50:10

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Bex and Tim compete on how often they can say "physical media" before they forget why they started talking in the first place. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Spotify, and YouTube. Write to us at [email protected] Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon Intro: Those Who Hunt Elves OP Outro: Tiny Toon Adventures Theme Song…

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257. By Aslan’s Mane, is Netflix Really Casting a Lady as the Lion? 52:10

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256. When Have Newer Christian Authors Explored Mars? 31:38

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From a wheelchair-wielding robo-pioneer to the Ares 10 mission and other astronauts, many faithful storytellers settled on our sister planet.By Lorehaven

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255. What Are Space Westerns? | After Moses with Michael F. Kane 1:10:39

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After the first age of rocketry, some cowboy heroes traded their six-shooters for rayguns and rode beyond Earth to settle a new genre frontier.By Lorehaven

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Wrestling Otaku Part 2 1:56:48

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Bex, Encyclo, Brother Ben, and Chetmanly are back to drop kick their recap of the Royal Rumble '25. This episode is sure to get you pumped up, as we go match by match, throw by throw, covering all the losses and wins, and the most epic of takedowns. You'll be cheering for your favorite wrestler by the end, and looking up wrestling anime to add to y…

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254. Who Would Win in a Fight Between Spaceships and Dragons? | Embergold with Rachelle Nelson 1:06:34

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Fantasy has magical beasts while science fiction has fantastical vehicles, and both have their biblical redemptive qualities. Now, let them fight.By Lorehaven

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253. How Do Classic Sci-Fi Novels Explore the Planet Mars? 1:06:39

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Earth’s neighbor is a frozen desert, but it has inspired many fantastical stories—from adventures to big ideas, hard science, and human nature.By Lorehaven

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Wrestling Otaku Part 1 59:10

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Brother Ben and Chetmanly geek out about their time at Royal Rumble 2025. This is the squash match as they warm up the crowd and build up the excitement of the main event. Bex and Encyclo have their debut match as they are schooled about all things wrestling. Will the crowd respond to the baby face Encyclo? Will Bex break a nail? Who will win in th…

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252. What if Space Missionaries Fought the Secular State? | Above the Circle of Earth with E. Stephen Burnett 1:07:37

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Stephen and Zack explore the Christian heroes, challenging ideas, and speculative science of this possible future when oversheltered believers resist a one-world CAUSE.By Lorehaven

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Best Movies of 2024 24:58

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What is the best movie of last year?

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251. Could a Cultural ‘Vibe Shift’ Advance Christian-Made Fiction? 1:23:02

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Storytellers who hope for gospel witness to the world must discern today's rising audience of cultural conservatives who like some biblical ideas.By Lorehaven

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250. How Does Scripture Reveal the God of Story? | with Daniel Schwabauer 1:10:44

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When readers treat the Bible as a resource for carving out doctrine-blocks or extracting shiny morals, we miss the Hero and true gospel Story of the Scripture.By Lorehaven

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249. What is ‘Romantasy’? | with Parker J. Cole 1:19:06

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Though all their friends thought them enemies, fantasy and romance have grown into lovers, and now bear the new ship name of "romantasy."By Lorehaven

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248. What Are Fairy-Tale Retellings? | with Kendra E. Ardnek 1:00:08

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For centuries readers have loved to re-read, retell, or research the classic stories of magical lands where Christlike good defeats evil.By Lorehaven

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247. How Does Lorehaven Curate Christian Fantastical Fiction? 1:15:29

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Since 2018, Lorehaven.com creators have explored fantastical stories for God’s glory, and now we’ve upgraded our Library book search.By Lorehaven

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Challengers is OVERRATED (2024 Superlatives) 33:56

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What is the funniest movie of the year, the scariest? Who was the MVP of film this year? Listen and find out my picks, along with other fun categories.

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246. What is Soft Science Fiction? | Echo Nova with Clint Hall 1:13:52

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Some harder sci-fi treats humans as spectators to science, while softer sci-fi may use "handwavium" to explain tech while focusing on heroes.By Lorehaven

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RamenCon 2024 Wrap Up 1:18:32

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It's finally here! In classic Redeemed Otaku fasion, we finally get together to discuss our time at RamenCon months after the fact! This episode is extra super special since this is our first episode (since the reboot) where we record remotely in an effort to bring up our audio quality. Vampires are on the table (not for eating) as we break down ou…