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Kat Heckenbach on Story Evangelism

“If I, a Christian, never thought for a moment to look in a Christian store for books, why would a non-Christian?” · Kat Heckenbach

Should Christian Stories Evangelize? Chapter 3

Are Christian fans and writers “full-time” missionaries? Or can we sometimes enjoy a rest from explicit evangelism? · E. Stephen Burnett

Grace Bridges on Story Evangelism

Grace Bridges: “I have come to believe that ‘Christian fiction’ is not a thing that should exist.” · Grace Bridges

Carole McDonnell on Story Evangelism

“Christians are just not good at engaging the popular culture without making it be all about sin.” · Carole McDonnell

Should Christian Stories Evangelize? Chapter 2

“The source of the confusion typically surrounding this topic can be traced to the failure of evangelicalism to articulate a coherent doctrine of vocation.” · Austin Gunderson

Sharon Hinck on Story Evangelism

“God is so awesome and multifaceted that we need a variety of means to communicate with Him and about Him.” · Sharon Hinck

Tony Breeden on Story Evangelism

“A lot of us insist that Christian fiction should deliver a Christian message. … The question then becomes whether these stories should deliver the Gospel or whether it’s OK to simply edify.” · Tony Breeden

Should Christian Stories Evangelize? Chapter 1

Should Christian stories evangelize? Join our new #StoryEvangelism discussion that starts with term definitions. · E. Stephen Burnett

Seven Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans

Christian movies—love them, hate them, ignore them? Here are seven challenges about them. · E. Stephen Burnett

Let’s Stop Making Up Unbelievers To ‘Evangelize’

If we assume non-Christians in novels or reality are weepy caricatures who just need love, we need a gritty reboot. · E. Stephen Burnett

Art And Evangelism

We writers don’t have to incorporate all Truth into our stories because, above all else, we can’t. Instead, we can give our own feeble glimpse of God’s work or nature in order to contribute some small addition to the reader’s knowledge of our great God. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 2

Three more reasons the Left Behind series is fine pulp-thriller fantasy: action, natural faith content, and a secular fanbase. · E. Stephen Burnett

Better Proselytization Through Imagination

Critics confuse the goal of an Answers in Genesis billboard, but could artful “subcreation” improve this outreach? · E. Stephen Burnett

Kingdom Come

Humans desire an ideal kingdom, a longing that Scripture promises to fulfill both spiritually and physically. · Yvonne Anderson

Contemplations While Sitting on The Porch Snapping Green Beans

Only in an advanced society do we remove the tip ends of beans. Some say this unnecessary practice removes important nutrition and fiber. High-end restaurants often leave the tips for the sake of being fashionable. But I break them off […] · Yvonne Anderson

Left Behind: A Rapturous Remake

Escapist world of end-times novelty, or fictional fulfillment of real prophecies? However we look at “Left Behind,” here’s how we can explore the movie remake. · E. Stephen Burnett

A Fantasy Character Looks At Science Fiction

Based on an early review of the book as “a solid bit of social science fiction,” the reader bought a copy, only to find he’d been hoodwinked. Righteously disgruntled, he wrapped up his resultant two-star review by saying, “Characters reciting […] · Yvonne Anderson

Characters Matter, And Their Character Matters

What we see in Christian novel after Christian novel is a flawed character in need of a Savior. The impression this gives is that people without Christ aren’t likable, that their flawed character means they won’t do heroic deeds or stand up for right. · Rebecca LuElla Miller

How To Be A Silly Christian Fiction Critic

Don’t read actual Christian fiction. Compare apples and oranges. And especially, never challenge your own silent acceptance of evangelical tropes. · E. Stephen Burnett

The Forgotten Reader 3: Sharing The Joy

Many blogs advise how to pitch projects to editors. But how would you pitch fantasy itself to *readers* — parents, Lewis/Tolkien-or-bust fans, or church friends? · E. Stephen Burnett
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