From the early visions of Jules Verne and C.S. Lewis to the sweeping epics of Dune, Star Wars, and The Expanse, space has always been the ultimate frontier for human imagination. In this episode of Weatherford Daze, we dive into our first encounters with space in books and film and the big questions — Is space a resource to exploit or humanity’s escape? How does God and the possibility of extraterrestrial life fit into all this? What makes stories about space so compelling? We’ll also explore the next phase of Manifest Destiny, the Space Race’s legacy, and how The Expanse predicts the cultural and political challenges of space travel. Join us as we journey beyond the stars, balancing the joy of exploration with the realities of survival in the cosmos.Books & Movies Mentioned:Expanse series by James S.A. CoreyScriptures Referenced:Ecclesiastes 1:9Ecclesiastes 1:2

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