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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

Behold His Mighty Sword Of Wrath and Vengeance!

It is quite a terrifying idea to be chosen by God as His avenging angel on Earth, and it’s even more terrifying to be chosen by God for annihilation. · Mark Carver

Fundraiser: ‘I’d Punch A Lion In His Eye For You’

Splickety editor Ben Wolf: “If you have a child in your life and you’d like to express how much you love him or her, would you pledge your support to this project?” · Ben Wolf

Seven Final Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans

Christian movies—are we sensitive to their fans and critics’ views? Suggest silly fixes? Assume “salvation or rededication” are our best themes? · E. Stephen Burnett

Seven More Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans

Christian movies—should we criticize them? If so, how? What are they for? Is a “subculture” bad? · E. Stephen Burnett

Here There Be Monsters…

Human nature wants to worship something big. King Kong was worshiped by the island natives, volcanoes and mountains have become gods, and dragons rule the realms of fantasy. The gods that are worshiped by the various religions of the world are massive and powerful. · Mark Carver

The Horrifying ‘Day Of The Lord’ In H.P. Lovecraft

Nathan James Norman shares why H.P. Lovecraft’s “Cthulhu Mythos” depicts the Day of the Lord. · Nathan James Norman

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

Christian Movies Can Show Better Sermons

Christian movies can exalt Jesus, not just morality, by exposing lies and showing worship through pain. · E. Stephen Burnett

Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 103

Content warnings can temporarily keep us from temptations to sin or traumatic flashbacks, but they cannot help us find final healing. · E. Stephen Burnett

Throwing In The Towel

Despite what we see and read, a zombie apocalypse would not be fun. At all. · Mark Carver

Realm Makers 2015: Response Roundup

Here’s a roundup of 12 reactions from guests of the 2015 Realm Makers conference. · E. Stephen Burnett
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