Star Trek and Faith with Mark Hansard

SST396: Can Star Trek challenge belief—or strengthen it? Author Mark Hansard joins Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler to explain how Trek shaped his faith, why Spock’s sacrifice echoes resurrection, and whether free will survives destiny.

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Star Trek and Faith, Volume 1: Christian Worldview and Trek Series New and Old
  • Hansard, Mark S. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 186 Pages – 07/29/2025 (Publication Date) – Wipf and Stock (Publisher)

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