Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

169. Should Christian Stories Feel Free to Show Cussin’ and Fightin’?
July 04, 2023

With great freedom comes great responsibility, not using fiction sins to gratify the flesh but to worship Jesus and serve one another.

168. Fifteen Years Ago, How Did ‘The Shack’ Deconstruct Bible Doctrine?
June 27, 2023

Since summer 2008, The Shack has helped many readers feel they could relate to God, but also challenged many gospel realities.

167. How Can Christian Parents Train Their Kids to Become Fantastic Creators? | with Naomi A. Russell
June 21, 2023

If Christians truly want to share fantastic stories, they must raise their children to value these works and the hard choices of creativity.

166. Should Christians Hire Nonbelievers to Help Make Fantastical Stories?
June 13, 2023

People criticize Christian creators for working with nonbelievers, but the Bible assumes well face these challenges in a mixed-up world.

165. How Does Science Fiction Help Us Escape Real-World Gravity? | with B. L. Dean
June 06, 2023

Sci-fis final frontiers and evil empires train us to live with purpose and engage challenges back home on Earth.

164. How Can We Find Great Stories for Our Children’s Good?
May 30, 2023

E. Stephen Burnett explores discernment in light of the gospel, offering practical resources for parents to share the best books with their kids.

163. How Are Homeschool Families Seeking Christian Fantastical Fiction?
May 23, 2023

Homeschool families are facing new challenges in today's culture and hoping to find edifying novels for kids of all ages.

162. How Can Christians Engage Wisely With Conspiracy Theories? | with Mike Duran
May 16, 2023

While nations rage and peoples plot in vain, Mike Duran helps us find the links between biblical perspectives and secular speculations.

161. How Can We Celebrate the Restoration of Failed Franchises?
May 09, 2023

As many fantastic worlds fall into ruin by religious agendas and shallow storytelling, lets explore the few franchises that honor their legacy.

160. How Does ‘Cultural Christianity’ Harm and Help Stories?
May 02, 2023

Public moral tropes and faith expressions can lead to false conversions in our churches but also true gospel influence in our culture.