Fantastical Truth
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59. How Can Christian Fans Respond to Preachy Secular Fiction?
When stories lose the plot and just want to give you a religious lecture, should Christians get mad or else gently scoff in amusement?
58. How Did We Enjoy the Heroic Majesty of ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’?
Sci-fi novelist Kerry Nietz and Lorehaven review chief Austin Gunderson join our heroic team to explore the long-awaited super-filmZack Snyder's Justice League.
57. How Do Stories Help Us Imagine Suffering and the Hope of Resurrection?
We explore how the Gospel and similar reflections in fantastic stories help us prepare for times of suffering, death, and resurrection.
56. Which Biblical Qualities Empower Strong Female Characters? | with Elisabeth Wheatley
Physical combat is often the defining feature of strength, but female characters neednt be boxed into stereotypes to be considered strong.
55. Should Christians Embrace Cultural and Digital Enclaves? | with Austin Gunderson
Christians fleeing cancel culture should consider becoming Amish cyberpunks and build cutting-edge digital enclaves.
54. How Can Christian Fans React When Fantasy Creators Get Cancelled? part 2
How can Christians react to possibly necessary "cancellations" of badly behaving fantasy creators?
53. How Can Christian Fans React When Fantasy Creators Get Cancelled? part 1
Can you avoid "cancel culture" by apologizing? How can Christian fans respond to "cancellations" and enjoy stories from fallen creators?
52. Do Christians Really Need Science Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 3
Christians need science fiction to fulfill the Cultural Mandate, build bridges with our neighbors, and anticipate a future world of sci-fi wonders.
51. Do Christians Really Need Fantasy? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 2
Christians need fantastical imagination to believe in God and the gospel, train to be like Jesus, and engage our world and neighbors.
50. Do Christians Really Need Fiction? | Fiction’s Chief End, part 1
Fiction isn't just optional for Christian readers, but a God-given gift we actually need to grow as redeemed people.