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How Does #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Reveal Fandom’s Grace and Idolatry?
On the Pop Culture Coram Deo podcast, E. Stephen Burnett suggests we reboot our expectations of what stories are meant to do.
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These Are the Top Ten Most-Read SpecFaith Articles in 2019
From “Game of Thrones” critiques to YA Twitter, writing challenges, and Ted Chiang (again?), here are the top-read SpecFaith articles in 2019.
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Why Did C. S. Lewis Despise Christmas Cards?
“But when they find cards from any to whom they have not sent, then they beat their breasts and wail and utter curses against the sender.”
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Lorehaven’s Winter 2019 Issue Has Landed Under Your Tree
Lorehaven magazine’s winter 2019 issue is ready for free subscribers.
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This Christmas, the Lorehaven Gift Guide Offers New Fantastical Fare
In the new Lorehaven Gift Guide, Christian fantasy fans can explore five exclusive and wearable designs, plus home decor and more.
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Confessions of a Returning ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Fan
After I finally returned to my “Adventures in Odyssey” fandom this year, I discovered the Christian audio drama had grown even better.
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Revealed: Here’s the Little Trap I Set to Expose Rotten Tomatoes
When humans like or dislike stories based on many complex factors, you can’t just call a film “fresh” or “rotten.”
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Why We Want Warner Brothers to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut of ‘Justice League’
The original Justice League movie was okay, but we’ve since learned the planned epic super-film was nerfed by skittish producers.
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Behind the Scenes: Lorehaven’s 2020 Vision
Lorehaven’s fall 2019 issue is now free for all to read, and so is this preview of our plans for 2020.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Born-Again Kanye: Yea or Nay?
The hip-hop star is suddenly singing of Christ, and Christians have both good and unhealthy responses.
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E. Stephen Burnett
It’s Here! Get Lorehaven Magazine’s Fantastical Fall 2019 Issue
In Lorehaven magazine’s free fall 2019 issue, we explore Enclave Publishing and review sixteen new Christian fantastical novels.
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Lorehaven Explores Enclave Publishing in Our Fall 2019 Issue Next Week
At last, Lorehaven magazine’s fall 2019 issue arrives Oct. 22, featuring fourteen reviews of fantastical Christian-made novels.
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Should Christian Storytellers Help Keep Their Fans from Temptation?
Are creators biblically responsible to ensure their fans don’t use the story for the purpose of sinning?
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Fantasy Authors Win Three Awards At 2019 ACFW Conference
Christian fantasy authors scored three ACFW Carol Awards, while Realm Makers hosted the conference bookstore.
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Heaven Will Be the Happiest Place on Earth
When we rightly deconstruct fake-Heavens, we might accidentally start tearing down the real Heaven.
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Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 4
Time flies, and Realm Makers 2019 is already over a month past. But its graces follow me to the present.
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So Do We All Just Hate ‘Star Wars’ Now? Is That How It Is?
If the new “Star Wars” movies really do subvert fantasy hero-worship, doesn’t this also mock our good desires for heroes?
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You Must Not Steal E-Books
I keep seeing all these excuses from e-book thieves eager to justify their violation of God’s law.
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Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 3
E. Stephen Burnett reviews graces 51 through 75, which he found at last month’s Realm Makers conference.
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Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 2
E. Stephen Burnett steps back to those days of yester-week and recalls twenty-five more graces God gave through Realm Makers 2019.
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Realm Makers 2019: One Hundred Graces, part 1
E. Stephen Burnett shares one hundred graces, gifts of God, that he enjoys through the Realm Makers Christian fantasy writers conference.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Should We Be Against Christians Who Are Against Popular Culture?
E. Stephen Burnett and Cap Stewart explore the truth and challenges of Brad East’s recent Mere Orthodoxy article “Against Pop Culture.”
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For Fans, Your Family, and the Church: Get the New Issue of Lorehaven Magazine
Shawn Smucker delights in magic at life’s margins, we review great new Christian fantasy, and fanservants seek the Psalms and discern YA’s allure.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lorehaven Magazine’s Summer 2019 Issue Arrives Next Week
What’s inside Lorehaven’s summer 2019 issue? Book reviews, great articles, and our interview with Shawn Smucker.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Get a Glimpse of Lorehaven’s Summer 2019 Issue, Which Arrives Next Month
Coming in Lorehaven’s next issue: novelist Shawn Smucker with “Light from Distant Stars,” plus 12 more book reviews.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Mission Report, May 2019, Realm Makers Bookstore in Orlando and Columbus
This year so far, Realm Makers Bookstore has sold about 2,500 Christian-made fantastical books to eager readers across America.
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E. Stephen Burnett
‘Sorry Your Dragon Show Ended Stupidly’ Meme May Insult ‘GOT’ Fans
As Christians, our mission is to engage with “Game of Thrones” fans, not call what they enjoy “stupid.”
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Mission Report, April 25–27, Realm Makers Bookstore in Cincinnati
Homeschool families need great Christian-made fantastical novels, and resources to find the best ones.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lorehaven Rejoins Realm Makers Bookstore This Weekend in Cincinnati
Lorehaven will rejoin Realm Makers Bookstore, which arrives April 25–27 at Great Homeschool Conventions in Cincinnati.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Mission Report, April 11–13, Lorehaven at Teach Them Diligently in Waco
Again our belief is proven true: many new fans for excellent Christian-made fantastical novels are out there.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Realm Makers Bookstore Takes Fantastic Christian Fiction to New Fans
At homeschool conferences, Realm Makers Bookstore is finding new fans of fantastic Christian fiction.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2019 Issue Has Arrived
Explore story layers with Tosca Lee, read book reviews, and get practical help for Christian geeks and parents.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Coming Soon: Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2019 Issue
Soon Lorehaven releases its spring 2019 issue, featuring Tosca Lee and reviews of fantastic Christian novels.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Mission Report, March 7–9, Lorehaven at Realm Makers Bookstore
I just got back from Realm Makers Bookstore, helping new fans find great Christian fantastical novels!
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E. Stephen Burnett
Why Are Fans Turning Against Their Favorite Franchises?
Anti-fans are despising many fantasy series, and their attitudes reveal a lot about human nature and idolatry.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Four Reasons I Loved ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” makes me long for the day dragons will return.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Announcing the Winner of Lorehaven Magazine’s Novel Giveaway
Our friends at Revell Books will send our winner a copy of Thomas Locke’s novel Enclave.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Win a Copy of Thomas Locke’s ‘Enclave’ from Revell Books
Through this Friday, Feb. 15, you can enter our free drawing at Lorehaven.com.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Preview Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2018 Issue Online!
Readers can now preview all of Lorehaven Magazine’s spring 2018 issue, even without subscribing.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Terry Brooks Will Be Honored Guest at 2019 Realm Makers Conference
Realm Makers co-founder Scott Minor: “[Terry Brooks has] been gracious enough to offer a few mentor appointments.”
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