In this episode of Save & Continue, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox are joined by LenLenRabbit from Beneath the Tangles to talk about fictophilia, or romantic attraction to fictional characters. From long-standing pop culture icons to modern fandom favorites, fictional characters have stirred real feelings in people for generations.

Firefly may be coming back in animated form, but Kyle and Steve are looking back at one of the original show’s most compelling characters: Shepherd Book. In this episode, they examine the biblical qualifications for elders and pastors to ask an intriguing question: is Derrial Book actually a good shepherd? From his character and conduct to the way he seems to live out his faith, Kyle and Steve explore whether Book truly reflects the kind of spiritual leadership Scripture describes.

On this episode of Save & Continue, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox talk about why they end each episode by sharing what in nerd culture has brought them to worship lately. Together, they explore what worship really is, how it is often misunderstood, and how movies, video games, and other nerdy hobbies can become meaningful places of spiritual reflection. They also dig into why this matters for Christians engaging culture—and yes, Steve’s tyrannical rule over his local game store begins.

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