Fantastical Truth
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129. Why Does Fantastical Fiction Express God's Creativity? | Enclave Publishing with Steve Laube
Join agent/publisher Steve Laube to explore how and why Enclave Publishing shares award-winning Christian fantastical fiction.
128. How Can Christian Fans Engage Their Local Libraries? | with Steve Rzasa
Steve Rzasa leads a public library, creates dozens of fantastical novels, and now arrives as our first guest in the Steve Saga.
127. Can a ‘Code of Honor’ Help Christian Unity in Creative Groups?
When Christian fans aim to fight about fandom and imagination, let's look to Jesus and to mutual cautions about respect, morality, and celebrating our stories with purpose.
126. How Can We Respond With Grace and Truth to Christian Cringe? | with Kevin McCreary
Say Goodnight Kevin's snarky reviewer helps us stay honest about cringey Christian culture while also being gracious to Christ's people.
125. Why Do ‘False Prophets’ Predict Doom for Movie Theaters and Other Cultural Experiences?
Christians often sound negative about popular culture, but some secular critics seemed to forget that God made humans to gather in public and celebrate stories.
124. How Should Christian Novels Help Secular Readers?
Christian-made novels best serve non-Christian readers by showing realistic worlds instead of sentimental heroes or morality.
123. Which Fantastical Novels Won Big at the 2022 Realm Awards?
Stephen just returned from the Realm Makers conference, and shares with Zack all about the event, Lorehaven's booth, and Realm Award winners.
122. Why Are More Fans Turning Against Their Favorite Franchises?
Christians may have a different take on fans who must grieve corrupted stories and learn to love again.
121. Will Humans Colonize the Cosmos Before Jesus Returns?
Scripture says everyone on Earth will see Jesus Christ's glorious appearing, which could make a confusing future for people not living on Earth.
120. How Can Christians Enjoy Biblical Freedom in Fiction and Imagination?
Christian fans are called to freedom, but we should use this gift to serve others, not as opportunity to sin.