Fantastical Truth

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267. What If a Bad Father Fought to Be a Hero? | The Hole-Man with Dan Daetz
Men may defend their families and nations by flying amazing airships, yet struggle with the temptations and tough decisions of earthly callings.
266. How Do You Assemble a New Expo for Christian Fandoms? | with Scott Minor
Hear the backstory of Realm Makers, from its 2013 origin as a fantastical writers conference to the new 2025 Realm Makers Expo coming this July to Grand Rapids.
265. How Can We Shine the Gospel at the Realm Makers Expo?
Christian-led conferences attract saints as well as nonbelievers who like wholesome stories, making them fantastic fields for creative missions.
264. Which Stories Will Last Forever in New Earth?
God likes the physical world He created, and thats why He will redeem human subcreations for eternity, including fantastical novels we enjoy for His glory.
263. What is Time-Travel Romance? | Every Hour Until Then with Gabrielle Meyer
Some heroines need no machines or solar slingshots to awaken in a romantic past and discover true love or deeper truths about the Lord.
262. How Do Great Stories Train Students to Follow Jesus as Adults? | with Dr. Robert Sloan
Just in time for graduation season, the Houston Christian University president tells of stories that really matter to children and students.
261. Why Do We Love The Magician’s Nephew?
Seventy years after C. S. Lewiss sixth Chronicle of Narnia released, we recall the reasons we love this tale of magic rings and other worlds.
260. How Do Great Stories Show Both Law and Grace?
Shallow fictions insult the work of Christ by implying we can cheapen the law to make ourselves better, or cheapen grace to save others.
259. What is Biblical Fiction?
Christian critics toss tomatoes at this newly popular genre. But biblical fiction isn't meant to preach, only to illustrate the Scripture we honor.
258. How Would We Restore Disney Film Franchises?
After fractured fairy-stales, flippant super-capers, and Stalled Wars, here's how we could rebuild the fallen castles of this media Babylon.