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Do You Even Goth, Bro?

You can’t simply inject a graveyard or crumbling cathedral into a novel and declare it to be Gothic. The idea of Gothic isn’t paint-by-numbers or a recipe for the macabre. · Mark Carver

The Terror Of Light

When I watch “Sunshine,” I get an inkling of how terrifying God’s righteousness would be to our frail eyes and souls. · Mark Carver

Jesus Vs. The Punisher

The Punisher isn’t a Christ-figure, but all his comic reinventions remind me of our fake Jesus versions. · Zach Bartels

Curse Of The Promise-Breakers

Great stories show the doom of breaking vows even for “good” reasons, and the beauty of those who fulfill their oaths. · E. Stephen Burnett

Who Ya Gonna Call?

There is a noticeable contrast in Van Helsing’s methods and beliefs compared to more recent hunters. · Mark Carver

Once Upon A Time: If We Tune In

A concise yet biased summary of the last half-season of Once Upon A Time. · Shannon McDermott

Why Are Superhero Stories So Popular

Superhero movies are all the rage in the entertainment industry these days. From blockbusters like The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to lesser-known films such as Ant-Man, superheroes have stormed in and taken over Hollywood. Ten years ago, such […] · Zac Totah

Christian Fantasy And Magic

If we are writing Christian fantasy, and our goal is to reflect something of God’s truth through our craft, shouldn’t we take a page out of the Holy Spirit’s playbook and portray the power of God as it actually is—amazing, miraculous, magical? · Nathan Lumbatis

Engaging Entertainment With Intention

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever read or watched? By worst I don’t mean something of bad quality or poor execution. I mean forms of entertainment with questionable content. The topic of what counts as questionable (i.e. “we should avoid […] · Zac Totah

The Gray Areas Of Fiction

Once upon a time, stories enjoyed a simpler existence. Literature from centuries past dwelled in the bucolic—if overly idealistic—fields of clear moral standards, objectivity regarding what was right and wrong, and clearly drawn lines between the hero and the villain. […] · Zac Totah

Eat Right and Exorcise

What if a Christian author took that bold step and blended the obscene with the holy (and wrote an awesome story too)? What would be people’s reactions? · Mark Carver

My Take: The Force Awakens

There’s an interesting nod to behavior psychology, too, and the strength of the human will—both for good and for ill. The idea seems to be that “training” can only be successful to a certain degree, but ultimately the person has the final say about what they will or won’t do. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

A Hopeful Future

Understanding God’s creation can be a profound act of worship, and creating in order to engage our imaginations and benefit humanity is something to be celebrated. Science is not a threat to the Christian worldview, since God is the author of all truth. Anything that is discovered will lead to Him, and anything invented reflects the creativity inherent in all humans being made in His image. · Mark Carver

The True Story That Reads Like Speculative Fiction

It is Christmas, or nearly so, and naturally my focus turns to the Christmas story. The true, Biblical story. I understand that many people in the world look at the accounts recorded in Luke 1 and 2 and Matthew 1 and 2 as myth. And with good reason. Those passages read like speculative fiction. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

SpecFaith Movie Missions: Return Of The Jedi

The Emperor’s greater evil, Jedi points of view, slave Leia’s scanty attire, Force magic, and final battles—let’s explore them all. · E. Stephen Burnett

SpecFaith Movie Missions: The Empire Strikes Back

I’m a “Star Wars” newbie and I still find Luke’s loss to Darth Vader one of the most gripping film scenes I’ve ever seen. · E. Stephen Burnett

Me, A Hero?

Ever wanted to save the city you love? Or be part of a legendary group of heroes who protect (or avenge) the world? Chances are, you’re not alone. What Makes a Hero? In today’s entertainment culture saturated with Marvel superheroes, […] · Zac Totah

Sex Scenes Clash With The Art Of ‘Jessica Jones’

The best parts of Marvel’s new superhero suspense story had nothing to do with frivolous nudity. · Frank Turk
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