Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

129. Why Does Fantastical Fiction Express God's Creativity? | Enclave Publishing with Steve Laube
September 13, 2022

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
September 07, 2022

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?
August 30, 2022

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
August 23, 2022

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?
August 16, 2022

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?
August 09, 2022

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?
August 02, 2022

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?
July 29, 2022

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?
July 19, 2022

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?
July 12, 2022

Christian fans are called to freedom, but we should use this gift to serve others, not as opportunity to sin.