Fantastical Truth
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242. Should Christians Read Lewis and Tolkien But No Newer Fantasy?
These classic authors are fantastic, but they also enjoyed new stories across many genres and would recommend todays readers do the same.
241. What Are the Best and Worst Fantastical Christmas Stories?
In this holiday special about versions of the Nativity, Santa, and more, lets open the spiced eggnog to celebrate the best and boo the rest.
240. How Could We Adapt C. S. Lewis’s Ransom Trilogy for the Screen?
Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength would pose unique challenges for even the most Christ-exalting filmmakers.
239. Do You Prefer ‘Literary’ or ‘Genre’ Fantastical Fiction?
Complex tales share layers of language and symbols, while basic stories usually get straight to the pointand both offer benefits to readers.
238. Do Christians Need Dystopian Fiction?
Stories about bad governments and struggling subjects can prepare us to confront real problems, while helping us beware the darkness within.
237. How Has ‘The Chosen’ Become The World’s Top Christian-Made Fandom? | with Ryan Swanson
The cowriter of "The Chosen" and "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!" joins our early Thanksgiving to celebrate the growth of Christian film.
236. How Can Scary Stories Expose Human Sin? | Christian Horror with Mike Duran
Horror fiction may have hazards and sinful subgenres, but frightening fiction can also serve us by exposing the unfruitful works of darkness.
235. What Are the Scariest Stories About Aliens Among Us?
These fictional space creatures can stalk humans like other horror monsters, but armies of aliens also destroy cities and demon-like beings attack human nature.
234. Who Are the Future Voices of Christian Fantastical Storytelling? | with Brett Harris and Kara Swanson
With popular genres changing every month, The Author Conservatory founders help us dare to speculate on the stories of tomorrow.
233. Should Christian Fans Really ‘Avoid the Appearance of Evil’?
This twisted interpretation of 1 Thessalonians 5:22 isn't biblical, doesn't work, and enables fake holiness or even spiritual abuse.