Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

189. What Are the Best Books by C. S. Lewis?
November 28, 2023

Just in time for C. S. Lewis's Nov. 29 birthday, we explore our favorites of the famous author's nonfiction and fantastical stories.

188. Can Political Pundits Create Fantastical Stories?
November 14, 2023

Podcasts and polemics about hot topics might become profitable tools that Christian creators need to make culture for generations.

187. How Can Families Fight Through A Story's Dark Forest? | The Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson
November 07, 2023

Explore the mysterious lands of Aerwiar in this growing fantasy world of creatures to be fought, tamed, or trusted.

186. Does the Devil Deceive People into Real Witchcraft? | with Marian Jacobs
October 31, 2023

Satan is still prowling the Earth and tricking people into the darkness of the real occult.

185. What Are the Scariest Ghost Stories in Scripture?
October 24, 2023

From a king who inquired of the dead, to a party-crashing disembodied hand, to a "ghost" walking on the waves, all of Scripture's spooky accounts point to Christ.

184. How Can Nobledark Horror Explore the Problem of Evil? | with Marc Schooley
October 17, 2023

Gods word helps us confront wickedness in ourselves and the world, while great stories also help train our hearts for these spiritual battles.

183. Are Some Books So Scary That They Must Be ‘Banned’?
October 10, 2023

While some people want to restrict books and critics condemn bans, the most feared Book of all tells us to discern all things for Christs sake.

182. How Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Teach Wisdom, Love, and Courage?
October 03, 2023

When we get lost in a wonderful land, let's resist darkness and follow the narrow brick road toward the promised City for eternal saints.

181. What If You Fell Into Classic Paintings? | Beneath the Swirling Sky with Carolyn Leiloglou
September 26, 2023

In this new series, framed artworks become magical portals to other worlds, thanks to one homeschool mom and middle-grade author.

180. How Can Creative Stories Reflect Curious Realities? | The Looking-Glass Illusion with Sara Ella
September 19, 2023

Sara Ella explores her duology inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where whimsy leads to joy and "nonsense" beckons to foundational truth.