Fantastical Truth

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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.
269. How Can Fantasy Fans Dispel Occult Darkness? | On Magic and Miracles with Marian A. Jacobs
Christian fans often hear warnings about fantasy stories' temptations, but Scripture shows differences between real occult and fictional spellcraft.
268. What are Fantastical Parables? | The Road to Kaeluma
Inspired by Jesus's parable of the two sons, Perry Wilson and Landon Hawley have created this new audio adventure from the Christian ministry Cru.
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.