Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

79. How Do We Use Fantastic Fiction to Process Wars and Rumors of Wars?
September 14, 2021

When terrorists attacked and towers fell, how did Christians engage with nonfiction books and fantastical tales?

78. What If You Discovered Fairy Dust and Peter Pan Were Real? | The Heirs of Neverland series with Kara Swanson
September 07, 2021

Dust and Shadow author Kara Swanson shares the happy thoughts and nobledark struggles behind her Peter Pan retelling.

77. Creator, Evangelist, or Worshiper—What’s Our One Job When We Enjoy Stories? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 4
August 31, 2021

Before we speak of our writing, discerning, cleaning, or using fiction, we must know our assignment: to glorify God and enjoy him forever.

76. Why Did Secular Readers Try to Cancel A Christian Historical Romance Novel? | with Parker J. Cole
August 24, 2021

Christians must address romance fiction's tragic backstories when we respond to cancel campaigns with gospel grace and conviction.

75. What If Only Human Blood and Sacrifice Could Save Your Empire? | The Seventh Sun with Lani Forbes
August 17, 2021

We deconstruct faith and suffering in Lani Forbes's Mesoamerican fantasy novel The Seventh Sun, winner of three Realm Awards.

74. What If Christians Created Backstory for Noah’s Ark and Also Built the Actual Boat? | with Tim Chaffey
August 10, 2021

We're joined by Tim Chaffey of Answers in Genesis, one of the creative architects who helped build the Ark Encounter.

73. Does the Pentagon’s UFO Report Expose Unidentified Aerial Phenomena? | with Colin Samul
August 03, 2021

Colin Samul joins us to explore the Pentagon's June report, which could not explain over 140 aerial encounters with strange objects.

72. When Our World Groans Under Sin, Should Christians Support Space Flight?
July 27, 2021

God calls his people to comfort the afflicted, but also gave us his ancient command to explore the Earth and beyond.

71. Why Do Christian Fans and Authors Assemble at Realm Makers? | at Realm Makers 2021
July 22, 2021

At Realm Makers, we shared story joys with executive director Scott Minor, The Seventh Sun author Lani Forbes, and other fantastic creators.

70. Why Did A 1980s Televangelist Try to Cancel the RPG DragonRaid? | with James R. Hannibal
July 13, 2021

Suspense and fantasy novelist James R. Hannibal joins us to explore this true story of dice-rolling, discipleship, death, and rebirth.