Fantastical Truth
Latest Episodes
39. How Might Bram Stoker’s Novel ‘Dracula’ Cast Light Against Modern Vampires?
Welcome to our house. Enter freely, and explore the biblical virtues of using common and sacred weapons to fight vampires.
38. Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy with Fictional Magic? Part 2
Idolatrous occult magic isn't usually the same as fictional magic, but how can Christian fans love people who think they're the same?
37. Should Christians Enjoy Fantasy with Fictional Magic? Part 1
Christian fans must carefully compare fictional magic with the Bible's warnings against occult idolatry.
36. How Do Paranormal Tales Edify the Christian Reader? | The Reagan Moon series, with Mike Duran
Paranormal images like ghosts and other creatures have risks, but also help awaken our imaginations to the spiritual worlds around us.
35. Did C. S. Lewis Say It’s ‘Pure Moonshine’ to Create Stories that Teach Christian Truth?
Did C. S. Lewis set the example of enjoying only images to create stories, without wanting to "say something about Christianity to children"?
34. How Has Lorehaven Been Questing Through the Great 2020 Pandemic?
We're fighting to continue book enjoyments during the pandemic, and we share how Lorehaven has fared In These Uncertain Times™.
33. How Does Portraying Fantastical Characters Develop Christian Character? | with Julie Novak
Christian Youth Theater's Julie Novak joins us to share what's it like to bring fantastical figures to life onstage.
32. What Five Questions Help Us Engage Popular Culture for God’s Glory? | The Pop Culture Parent, part 2
These five questions from The Pop Culture Parent can help us engage our messy popular culture, and teach our kids to do the same.
31. What If Popular Culture Was Actually God’s Idea All Along? | The Pop Culture Parent, part 1
Christians debate whether popular culture is mostly good or bad. But what is the point of popular culture in God's universe anyway?
30. How Can The Babylon Bee's Satire Reflect Our Crazy Reality? | with Frank J. Fleming
Babylon Bee senior writer Frank J. Fleming joins today's episode to explore satire, politics, and his own comedic sci-fi.