Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

19. How Do Christian Authors Stay Sensitive About ‘Grittier Than PG-13’ Content?
June 09, 2020

In this special panel courtesy of Realm Makers, you can listen to fantasy novelists wrestle with challenging content in fiction.

18. Who Are the First Real Superheroes Hiding in the Bible? | with Chase Replogle
June 02, 2020

Chase Replogle joins us to explore how Scripture rarely presents its heroic figures as true role models.

17. What Can Christian Fans Learn From #ReleaseTheSnyderCut’s Success?
May 26, 2020

We explore the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement's big victory, challenge super-film expectations, and engage the controversies.

16. How Do We Discern Stories That Claim 'Humans Are A Virus' on the Earth?
May 19, 2020

"The earth is healing; we are the virus." Under this slogan lies this suspicion that something is wrong with us and we don't belong here.

BONUS: How Might Biblical Fiction Best Explore Jesus's Early Life? | with R. S. Ingermanson
May 12, 2020

Our conversation continues with author R. S. Ingermanson, whose new series time-travels to the world of first-century Israel.

15. What if NASA Finally Launched for Mars, But One Astronaut Was a Saboteur? | Oxygen with Randy Ingermanson
May 05, 2020

Randy Ingermanson joins us to explore his foray into sci-fi with his 2001 novel Oxygen.

14. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just People and Creation, But Also Fantastic Stories?
April 28, 2020

Will the idea of stories and books last into the eternity ruled by King Jesus—and what about the stories we love now?

13. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just His People But His Creation?
April 21, 2020

We continue our Epic Resurrection series, anticipating Jesus's renewal of planet Earth and all of his material creation.

12. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just Our Souls but Our Bodies?
April 14, 2020

After the resurrection that Jesus promised his people, will we fly? Have superpowers? Become something other than fully human?

11. What If Your Suicidal Space Battle Failed, Then You Defected to the Enemy? | Firebird with Kathy Tyers
April 07, 2020

Come aboard the good ship Fantastical Truth for our first interview with space opera novelist Kathy Tyers.