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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Steve and Kyle jump off the release of Resident Evil 9 to talk about Christians and the horror genre. Why does horror often raise red flags for believers? Why do some see supernatural elements in media as spiritually dangerous? And is it possible for Christians to enjoy horror faithfully and thoughtfully? Plus, the episode features an 80’s Horror Movie Quiz.

Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox review the new animated film David. They talk through the movie’s quality, how faithful it is to Scripture, and whether it veers into propaganda. Also in this episode: Kyle starts playing video games again, and Steve is completely done with David narratives.

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Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox dive into Pathways, a UK government-funded narrative game aimed at reducing extremism — does it work, or miss the mark? They also explore how a character meant to discourage extremism became embraced by extremists. Plus, pitching Magic: The Gathering TV show ideas. And towards the end, Steve gets emotional.

In this episode of Save & Continue, Kyle and Steve explore the 2005 film Constantine, examining its mythological framework and the theological ideas it presents. From questions about Christian mythology to misconceptions about Hell, Satan, and salvation, the hosts break down where the movie aligns with Scripture—and where it misses the mark.

Also somehow included in this episode: sports.

2025 was full of surprises—but what does 2026 have in store?

On this episode of the Save & Continue Podcast, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox share their predictions for the year ahead, ranging from the very obvious to the completely wild. Along the way, they reflect on faith, nerd culture, and how we process an unpredictable future.

Also discussed: what even is Santa?

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