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Didn’t Like That Halftime Show? Our New Podcast Episode Explores the Purpose of Dance

In our new Fantastical Truth episode, we explore Sharon Hinck’s novel Hidden Current, in which powerful people have twisted God’s creative gifts. · E. Stephen Burnett

Beneath the Hidden Current: Of Floating Islands and Dolphins

Peek into one of the elements that contributed to Sharon Hinck’s new fantasy novel, Hidden Current. · Sharon Hinck

Why Bill Maher and Mark Steyn are (Mostly) Wrong about Stan Lee and Superhero Fantasy

Why did two pundits condemn superhero stories because they’re not “sophisticated literature”? · E. Stephen Burnett

Christian Fantasy Fans: What’s Your Highest Purpose?

Christian fantasy fans have a much greater purpose than merely doing ministry for others. · E. Stephen Burnett

Which is Greater: Faith or Truth?

Biblical fiction novelist Brennan S. McPherson: “Without human imagination, faith, worship, and pleasing God are impossible.” · Brennan S. McPherson

To The Homeschooled Young Woman Who Asked Ted Dekker For Help At Realm Makers

How can we heal if we’re trained to associate God’s gifts with pain? · E. Stephen Burnett

Weirdness In Church? Or: The Adventure Of The Dancing Men

Should creative works, like ballet dancing or fantasy fiction, be seen in church worship services? · 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

Is Prayer In Fiction Fictional?

What constitutes an unrealistic view of prayer in fiction? · R. L. Copple

How To Train Your Church Story Group

Would fantastical-story groups work in your local church? Here’s how they worked at mine. · E. Stephen Burnett

The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 1: Disillusioned

Maybe you have felt the Christian-fantastical bandwagon slowing down. Why might that be? · E. Stephen Burnett

Popular Culture Is An Eternal Gift Of God

Christians who critique fantastical stories are often blind to popular culture’s eternal purposes. · E. Stephen Burnett

How Should We Then Upgrade Christian Fiction?

“Why don’t we have more ‘unsafe’ Christian fiction?” complaints aren’t working. Try a deeper question. · E. Stephen Burnett

Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 2

Aim for God’s glory and you will also get better art and maybe even “icky bits” in fiction. · E. Stephen Burnett

Being Blessed By All The Fiction Crazy

Despite Christians’ fiction craziness, our crazy-generous God keeps giving to the undeserving. · E. Stephen Burnett

The Answer To The Ultimate Question Of Life, Fiction Universes, and Everything

The ultimate purpose of reality and stories should be to make us happier in Christ. · E. Stephen Burnett

The Surprising Delight Of Sudden Geekiness

Which is better: “I can’t stand subpar/sinful stories” or “I absolutely love this story”? · E. Stephen Burnett

About That Kingdom… Come Again?

Two weeks ago, I shared my thoughts about the dual nature (spiritual and physical) of Christ’s Kingdom and how this worldview is not often reflected in fiction. One reader took objection, and I’m glad he question my assertions, as it’s […] · Yvonne Anderson

This Is Fiction Freedom

The solution to fiction legalism is not more rules, grittiness, or evangelism. · E. Stephen Burnett
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