Theoretical physicists are debating whether the multiverse is plausible or bonkers. But regardless of the math, the idea of multiple realities is endlessly compelling for storytellers—from classic literature and pulp science fiction to contemporary film and television.

At the digital pub table, we’re joined by filmmaker and culture critic Joseph Holmes to explore why the multiverse captivates us. His new film Jim vs. The Future explores the moral and theological implications of the multiverse. It asks what responsibility, choice, and hope look like when every possibility is open.

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Who Continues the Lore?

Join the digital pub table to learn more about fanfiction and its purpose in continuing the conversation with the works it pays homage to.

Who Owns the Lore?

At the digital pub table, we explore the history of intellectual property, the evolution of mythology, and how Christians should think about storytelling, creativity, and what it really means to “own” a story.

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Believe to See Podcast

A podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema, Mandy Houk, Christina Brown, and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore how art and storytelling matter for faith and to connect our stories, great stories, and the Great Story.

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