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279. Which Top Three ‘Cage Stages’ Trap Christian Creators?
Without biblical wisdom, we might lock ourselves into imagining that everything is about a particular doctrine, fandom, or political activism.
278. When Christian Heroes Die, How Can We Debate and Honor Their Work?
Although our laments take many forms, we can celebrate how Christ builds His kingdom through small and big people who serve Him.
277. Isn’t Physical Book Collection a Waste of Resources?
Audiobooks and ebooks have many benefits, but cant beat the classic practice of gathering and reading real books in real places.
276. How Can Parents Find Books That Aren’t Just ‘Not Woke’ But Are Actually Good?
When we work only to keep poisonous content out of stories, we might miss readers greater needs for nutritious truth, goodness, and beauty.
275. Why Do Fans Debate Light Stories vs. Heavy Stories?
This summers lackbuster movies left some fans liking fun franchises with simpler morals, while others await mythic tales with challenging ideas.
274. Why Shouldn’t AI-Generated Content Replace Human Stories?
Critics who suppose artificial imaginations will destroy "big Hollywood" ignore inhuman threats against skilled creators and faithful Christians.
273. Could Jesus Redeem 2D Animated Films? | Light of the World with Tom and Tony Bancroft
For decades the Bancroft brothers have animated classic characters across many realms, including this fall's new movie about our greatest Hero.
272. Can We Save Cinema from Sloppy Stories?
We need no automatic loyalty for big-budget movies that fall into made-up moralities, flippant franchises, and scandalized or sillified superheroes.
271. How Do Christians Serve in Video Game Mission Fields? | with Brock Henderson
Faithful gamers are finding fertile soil in digital worlds, leading to this year's crossover between Realm Makers and Christian Game Developers.
270. How Did C. S. Lewis Fight for Living and Learning in Wartime?
Lets heed the Narnia authors wise warnings against pacifism or violence, and his praise for biblical courage and defense of good causes.