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The Gospel According to Star Trek Podcast

By The Gospel According to Star Trek Podcast

Explore Star Trek new and old from a Christian worldview perspective with Gospel According to Star Trek author and speaker Kevin C. Neece and co-hosts Mike Poteet, David Atwell and Tim Van Orden! We discuss the latest Star Trek news and episodes, fandom, faith, culture, and your feedback. Plus, we interview lots of cool guests! SUBSCRIBE to unlock early access to episodes and bonus content! Listen to Our Trailer Here!
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Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 76 & 77

The Gospel According to Star Trek PodcastApr 22, 2022

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 76 & 77

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 76 & 77

Kevin's notes and thoughts for Episodes 76 & 77, plus outtakes, exclusively for subscribers!

Apr 22, 202218:27
The Human Adventure (Star Trek: The Motion Picture 4K Director's Edition)
Apr 22, 202201:19:54
Review: Two of One (Picard S2 E6)
Apr 22, 202201:01:07
BONUS: Life Signs - Easter 2022
Apr 16, 202218:42
Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 74 & 75

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 74 & 75

Kevin's notes and outtakes for Episodes 74 & 75 - exclusively for subscribers!

Apr 06, 202218:32
Crucible of Truth (TNG Series 05)

Crucible of Truth (TNG Series 05)

Apr 06, 202201:15:26
Review: Fly Me to the Moon (Picard S2 E5)
Apr 06, 202258:04
A Sisterhood of the Stars with Ruth Anne Amsden
Mar 30, 202201:02:02
Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 72 & 73

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 72 & 73

Kevin's notes for Episodes 72 & 73, plus outtakes, exclusively for subscribers!

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Mar 28, 202223:51
Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 70 & 71

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 70 & 71

Kevin's notes, plus outtakes, exclusively for subscribers!

https://trekmovie.com/2022/03/06/was-species-10-c-from-star-trek-discovery-inspired-by-carl-sagans-cosmos/

Mar 28, 202226:24
EARLY ACCESS: A Sisterhood of the Stars with Ruth Anne Amsden (Subscribers Only)

EARLY ACCESS: A Sisterhood of the Stars with Ruth Anne Amsden (Subscribers Only)

Treksphere staff writer Ruth Anne Amsden joins Kevin again for a very personal glimpse into her background and Star Trek's influence on her life. Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian sect, Ruth was told that women had no voice, no agency, and no leadership roles. But in Star Trek, she saw women who were equals, had important roles, and spoke their minds. She was inspired by them and by her mother and grandmother—who broke the rules to smuggle Star Trek to her in the form of clandestine television viewings, audio cassettes, and novels—to learn to be an independent woman and rescue her faith from an oppressive form of religion. It's a wonderful story you'll want to hear!


Read Ruth's article for Women at Warp that inspired this episode!
https://www.womenatwarp.com/a-sisterhood-of-stars-what-the-women-of-star-trek-meant-to-me/


Where to find Ruth:
https://twitter.com/afringedgentian
https://treksphere.com/author/ruth-amsden/


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Mar 28, 202201:02:02
Review: "Watcher" (Picard S2 E4) with Ruth Anne Amsden
Mar 28, 202201:04:35
Review: Assimilation (Picard S2 E3)
Mar 22, 202201:12:43
Review: Coming Home (Discovery S4 E13)
Mar 22, 202201:13:10
Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 68 & 69

Subscriber Bonuses - Episodes 68 & 69

Kevin's notes and outtakes for Episodes 68 & 69, exclusively for subscribers!

Mar 16, 202222:14
Review: "Penance" (Picard S2 E2)
Mar 16, 202201:07:39
Review: "Species Ten-C" (Discovery S4 E12)
Mar 16, 202256:53
Subscriber Bonuses for Episodes 66 & 67

Subscriber Bonuses for Episodes 66 & 67

Kevin shares his notes and thoughts, plus some conversation with Scott that didn't make the episode and outtakes!

Mar 08, 202210:54
Review: "The Star Gazer" (Picard S2 E1)
Mar 08, 202259:06
Review: "Rosetta" (Discovery S4 E11)
Mar 08, 202247:51
The Christian Nerd with Scott Higa
Mar 03, 202201:01:45
The Christian Nerd with Scott Higa (Subscriber Edition)

The Christian Nerd with Scott Higa (Subscriber Edition)

Kevin and Mike welcome their guest Scott Higa, host of The Christian Nerd Podcast! Scott discusses his long relationship with "nerdclinations," including his period of trying to deny his nerd self and how he came to self-acceptance. He also shares his story of moving from nerd to blogger to podcaster over the past decade and his relationship to Star Trek, going back to the days of wrangling a VCR to watch new episodes! Plus, he shares how his sci-fi interests inform his work as a pastor and what he has been learning in Star Trek that has been challenging and growing his faith. The group also talks about their favorite episodes, characters, and moments from Star Trek: The Next Generation. It's a fascinating and fun conversation!


Find Scott here!
www.thechristiannerd.com
www.twitter.com/ScottHiga

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Feb 27, 202201:15:14
Review: "The Galactic Barrier" (Discovery S4 E10)
Feb 27, 202249:38
Next of Kin to Chaos (TNG Series 04)
Feb 24, 202201:19:09
Next of Kin to Chaos (Subscriber Edition)

Next of Kin to Chaos (Subscriber Edition)

This Subscriber Edition was released early to subscribers and contains exclusive bonus content after the episode!

Between his questionable motives, ethical dubiousness, and deceitful ways, Q hardly qualifies as a stand-in for God. But does his interaction with Picard and the crew of the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 2, Episode 16, "Q Who?" nonetheless somewhat mirror the biblical story of Job? What are his motivations for wanting to join the crew? What are the implications—for good or ill—of his forcing a confrontation with the Borg? And what can we learn from Picard's appeal to Q in this episode? Kevin and Mike cover all that and so much more, plus Star Trek news and audience feedback in our ongoing series celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation!


00:00:00 - Intro & News
00:21:49 - Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 2, Episode 16, "Q Who?"
01:06:25 - Audience Feedback


Kelvin Timeline Cast Returning for New Trek FIlm in 2023
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/star-trek-chris-pine-zachary-quinto-zoe-saldana-1235021307/


New Star Trek: Picard Audio Drama Starring Michelle Hurd and Jeri Ryan
https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/review-can-the-new-audio-dram-star-trek-picard-no-mans-land-stand-up-to-past-audio-adventures


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Feb 21, 202201:39:29
Review: "Rubicon" (Discovery S4 E9)
Feb 21, 202256:05
Kevin's Notes for Episode 61 - Subscriber Exclusive

Kevin's Notes for Episode 61 - Subscriber Exclusive

Kevin's notes on Episode 61, for subscribers only.

Feb 14, 202213:26
Dangerous Nonsense (TNG Series 03)
Feb 14, 202201:01:54
Kevin's Notes for Episode 60 - Subscriber Exclusive

Kevin's Notes for Episode 60 - Subscriber Exclusive

Kevin's notes on Episode 60, for subscribers only.

Feb 14, 202207:28
Review: "A Moral Star, Part 2" & "All In" (Prodigy S1E10 & Discovery S4E8)
Feb 14, 202201:12:02
Subscriber Message 02-08-2022

Subscriber Message 02-08-2022

A message from Kevin, exclusively for our subscribers.

Feb 09, 202208:55
Beyond All Other Gifts (TNG Series 02)
Jan 30, 202254:37
Review: "A Moral Star, Part 1" (Prodigy S1E9)
Jan 30, 202240:12
The Gospel According to Star Trek Podcast Trailer
Jan 26, 202203:03
Let's See What's Out There (TNG Series 01)
Jan 23, 202259:17
Review: "First Con-tact" and "Time Amok" (Prodigy S1E7 & S1E8)
Jan 23, 202258:14
That Which Survives
Jan 10, 202201:30:06
Past Tense 2021 (Extended Episode!)

Past Tense 2021 (Extended Episode!)

In this extended episode, we beam in a segment Kevin and Mike recorded last week on Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 6, "Stormy Weather." They discuss Zora's emerging consciousness and much more, then rejoin David to cover this week's episode of Discovery, Season 4, Episode 7, "...But to Connect," exploring Tarka and Book's motivations, as well as theological questions about being, soul, and body. Then the crew takes a look back at 2021, a big year for Star Trek and our show, with new hosts, great guests, and YOU! We have all that and more, including audience responses to last week's Star Trek Christmas question and what the future holds for Star Trek in 2022!


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:12:30 - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 6, "Stormy Weather"

00:38:32 - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 7, "...But to Connect"

01:14:56 - Main Topic: Past Tense 2021

01:45:31 - Audience Feedback


Star Trek 2022 Previews
https://trekmovie.com/2021/12/31/preview-of-star-trek-for-2022-what-we-are-most-anticipating/

https://screenrant.com/star-trek-2002-biggest-year-ever-shows/


Star Trek In Memoriam 2021
https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/star-trek-in-memoriam-2021-remembering-those-weve-lost-this-year


Captain Picard Sings "Let It Snow!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xteKObnaA2c


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Jan 05, 202201:57:57
O Christmas Trek
Dec 24, 202101:10:04
Kirk, Sanctified

Kirk, Sanctified

David and Mike take the conn this week in Kevin’s unexpected absence (he’ll be back next ep!) for a spirited and Spirit-focused discussion of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, which is 30 years old this month! How did the last silver screen trek for the whole original crew speak to its moment in time, and how does it speak to ours? What does it say about its characters’ strengths and failings, and suggest about how God is at work through it all? Plus, a discussion of Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 4, “All Is Possible,” Trek news, an audience question for the holiday season, and more!


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:09:29 - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 4, "All is Possible"

00:39:16 - Main Topic, Kirk, Sanctified - 30th Anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

01:18:49 - Audience Question


Discovery writer Kalinda Vazquez's New Netflix Deal
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-star-trek-discovery-kalinda-vazquez-overall-deal-1235061717/


Sonequa Martin-Green and Alex Kurtzman Interviewed on Burnham's Historic Captaincy
https://deadline.com/2021/12/star-trek-discovery-sonequa-martin-green-alex-kurtzman-podcast-interview-1234883714/


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Dec 22, 202101:29:31
Advent 2021: 04 Love
Dec 19, 202118:36
Advent 2021: 03 Joy
Dec 12, 202114:36
There Be Whales Here!

There Be Whales Here!

It's a whale of an episode! (Sorry.) Kevin and Mike are diving deep on this one (oh, dear) as they plunge (make it stop) into Season 4, Episode 3 of Star Trek: Discovery, "Choose to Live," exploring, among other things, the ends and beginnings of paths within the will of God, and the ethics of the Qowat Milat. And of course, they're also celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home! From its relationship to Spock as a Christ figure to redemption and creation care, there's a boatload (not again) of ideas to explore! All that, plus an audience question about immortality and the farewell appearance of our beloved Nichelle Nichols await in this sensational, cetacean-al episode! (Yup. We got one more whale joke in!)


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:12:21 - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 3, "Choose to Live"

00:41:46 - Main Topic, There Be Whales Here! 35th Anniversary of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

01:20:02 - Audience Question


Nichelle Nichols' Final Public Appearance
https://people.com/tv/nichelle-nichols-appears-for-final-comic-con-events-amid-conservatorship-battle/


Shatner in Space Documentary
https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/william-shatner-announces-shatner-in-space-documentary-about-his-blue-origin-flight


Star Trek NFT
https://www.businessinsider.in/investment/news/organic-star-trek-nft-stored-on-dna-code-of-bacteria-of-gene-roddenbery-signature/articleshow/88089514.cms


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Dec 08, 202101:35:15
Advent 2021: 02 Peace
Dec 05, 202117:09
Flawed. Weak. Organic.

Flawed. Weak. Organic.

It's our 50th episode! Kevin, David, and Mike discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 2, "Anomaly," finding themes relating to grief and recovery, if also some issues with its writing. Plus, we talk about the big update from Paramount that repairs a Star Trek catastrophe and LeVar Burton's new game show. But the main story is Star Trek: First Contact, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this month! It's all about the weaknesses and strengths of flesh and humanity, how we deal with pain and shortcomings, and the heroics of being ourselves. We also re-cast an old audience question with special emphasis on the Borg. We won't say "Resistance is futile," but we really think you should listen!


00:00:00 - Intro & News
00:13:14 - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 2, "Anomaly"
00:46:52 - Main Topic: Flawed. Weak. Organic. Star Trek: First Contact 25th Anniversary
01:44:06 - Audience Question


Star Trek: Discovery Releases Worldwide
https://www.slashfilm.com/673357/star-trek-discovery-season-4-finally-releases-worldwide-after-fan-backlash/


LeVar Burton to Host Trivial Pursuit
https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/levar-burton-moves-on-from-jeopardy-with-tv-version-of-trivial-pursuit


Prodigy to Air on Nickelodeon
https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/star-trek-prodigy-to-air-on-nickelodeon-in-one-hour-special-event-december-17th


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Dec 01, 202101:55:43
Advent 2021: 01 Hope
Nov 28, 202112:56
Let's Fly

Let's Fly

It's a packed episode! Kevin and David share their thoughts on Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 5, "Terror Firma," as well as on Paramount's recent and very unpopular decision regarding Discovery's international distribution. They also have a "call-in" interview segment with Warp Factor Trek staff writer Ruth Anne Amsden about raising a new generation of Trekkies with Prodigy. And of course, they cover Season 4, Episode 1 of Star Trek Discovery, "Kobayashi Maru." Plus, Kevin makes a special announcement.


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:14:38 - Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 5, "Terror Firma"

00:29:56 - Ruth Anne Amsden

00:54:31 - Let's Fly - Star Trek: Discovery, Season 4, Episode 1, "Kobayashi Maru"

01:39:24 - Special Announcement


Mike's Review of Prodigy's "Terror Firma"
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/2021/11/18/star-trek-prodigy-review-s1e5-terror-firma/

Paramount Pulls Discovery From Netflix
https://redshirtsalwaysdie.com/2021/11/22/decision-not-continue-netflix-issue-fans/

Star Trek Explorer Magazine Launches
https://trekmovie.com/2021/11/16/new-star-trek-explorer-magazine-launches-today-with-new-look-and-new-features/

Mike and Denise Okuda's Lifetime Achievement Award
https://trekmovie.com/2021/11/22/mike-and-denise-okuda-being-honored-with-lifetime-achievement-award-from-art-directors-guild/

Ruth Anne Amsden's Prodigy Article
https://warpfactortrek.com/prodigy-review/


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Nov 24, 202101:42:11
Face Value

Face Value

Kevin and Mike have a lot to discuss in Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 4, "Dreamcatcher," from Gwyn's loyalties and psychically-controlled weapon to Zero's curiosity and why Jankom Pog looks different from other Tellarites we've seen. But They are most struck by Dal and Gwyn's visions of their parents and how they engage with their faces, leading them to our relationship with God and our seeking for a face that will not go away. Plus, they share some news about Star Trek's next movie and possible theme park attraction, along with an audience question about Trek characters' taste in television.


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:14:34 - Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 4, "Dreamcatcher"

00:34:19 - Main Topic: Face Value

00:58:20 - Audience Question


2023 Star Trek Film Pushed Back

https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/11/2023s-star-trek-movie-pushed-from-june-to-december/


Original Series Phaser Rifle Sold at Auction

https://trekmovie.com/2021/11/09/iconic-star-trek-phaser-rifle-sells-for-615000-at-auction/


Paramount Theme Park in China

https://trekmovie.com/2021/11/12/china-moving-ahead-on-paramount-theme-park-featuring-star-trek-themed-area/


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Nov 19, 202101:08:39
The Wanted Unwanted

The Wanted Unwanted

Kevin and Mike give their review for Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 3, "Starstruck," wherein they talk about asking for help, abandoned kittens, purple porcupines, and why people don't like Dal! They also discuss the mysteries of Gwyn and why Kevin thinks this episode feels a little like a Christian show. As the theme of distrust of authority and institutions emerges, they have a candid talk about how churches can cause harm and how to find our way when we--like Dal--feel unwanted. Plus, they cover some cool Star Trek news and an audience question about Star Trek's godlike beings!


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:10:32 - Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episode 3, "Starstruck"

00:34:24 - Main Topic: The Wanted Unwanted

01:00:49 - Audience Question


Star Trek: Prodigy Renewed for Season 2

https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/11/star-trek-prodigy-season-2-renewal-season1-breaks/


All of Star Trek on Paramount+

https://www.dailystartreknews.com/read/icymi-all-13-star-trek-films-are-now-together-in-one-place-on-paramount


Okudas and Drexler Join Picard Season 3

https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/11/star-trek-news-drexler-okuda-picard-exo6-doctor-enterprise-fluxx/


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Nov 10, 202101:14:43
Prodigies

Prodigies

Kevin and Mike discuss Season 1, Episodes 1&2 of Star Trek: Prodigy, "Lost and Found, Parts 1 and 2," from the animation to the music to the writing and concept. And since Prodigy is designed to introduce newcomers--and especially kids--to Star Trek, they also talk about how they introduced their own kids to Star Trek, navigating the tricky spaces of age-appropriateness and taste. This leads to a conversation about how we introduce our kids to faith, both inside and outside church settings, curating important ideas for young hearts and minds. Plus, they cover Star Trek news and a unique audience question--for each other!


00:00:00 - Intro & News

00:17:44 - Star Trek: Prodigy, Season 1, Episodes 1&2, "Lost and Found, Parts 1 and 2"

00:33:21 - Main Topic: Prodigies

01:23:45 - Audience Question


Star Trek: Prodigy Score Release

https://blog.trekcore.com/2021/10/star-trek-prodigy-soundtrack-to-debut-throughout-season-1/



Camile Saviola, DS9's Kai Opaka, July 16, 1950 - October 29, 2021

https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/star-trek-official-timeline/


Saturn Awards for Discovery and Picard

https://trekmovie.com/2021/10/27/star-trek-discovery-and-picard-pick-up-3-saturn-awards/


Paramount Chief Confirms Planning for Multiple New Star Trek Films

https://trekmovie.com/2021/10/28/new-paramount-chief-confirms-planning-for-multiple-star-trek-films-including-animated-movie/


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Nov 07, 202101:32:44