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119. Will Congress Disclose the UFOs Our Favorite Alien Stories Ask Us to Believe In? | with Colin Samul
Fantastical Truth Podcast, Jul 5, 2022

The Governess of Greenmere
Reviews, Jul 1, 2022

Phantastes
Book Quests, Jul 1, 2022

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Shadow of Honor, Ronie Kendig
Lost Bits, Kerry Nietz
Rats of Dweltford, Matt Barron
Vivid, Ashley Bustamante
My Soul to Take, Bryan Davis
Into Shadow's Fire, Mark Castleberry
Deceived, Madisyn Carlin
Arena (2022 edition), Karen Hancock
Kurt Nickle-Dickle of Whiskers, N. J. McLagan
"In a city where debts are paid in blood, one young man will learn that everyone needs help sometimes if they want to survive." New in the Lorehaven library: A Matter of Blood, Lauren H Salisbury
Son of the Shield, Mary Schlegel
Maxine Justice, Galactic Attorney, Daniel Schwabauer
Mordizan, Alyssa Roat
Prentice Ash, Matt Barron
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The Governess of Greenmere
“Obscure Arthurian and Celtic references blend with biblical imagery and high heroism in this brief yet old-souled story.”
—Lorehaven on Jul 1, 2022

Tilly
“Written in 1986, Frank E. Peretti’s novelette Tilly may feel melodramatic to today’s readers, but remains a tearful tale of brokenness and redemption.”
—Lorehaven on Jun 24, 2022

The Wonderland Trials
“Although indebted to a classic, The Wonderland Trials is inventive and colorful in its own right, abundantly able to charm and to intrigue.”
—Lorehaven on Jun 24, 2022

Rise of the Earthborn
“Societal intrigue plus steampunk flair and a dash of romance help make Emma Buenen’s Rise of the Earthborn a solid extra-biblical adventure.”
—Lorehaven on Jun 17, 2022

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119. Will Congress Disclose the UFOs Our Favorite Alien Stories Ask Us to Believe In? | with Colin Samul
Fantastical Truth, Jul 5, 2022

118. Which Fantastical Stories Help Us Celebrate Human Life?
Fantastical Truth, Jun 28, 2022

117. Why Should You Build a Fantastical Lending Library? | with L.G. McCary
Fantastical Truth, Jun 21, 2022

116. Why Do Homeschooled Students Love Fantastical Fiction? | with Ethan Nunn
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Yes, Speculative Faith Is Closed, At Least For Now
E. Stephen Burnett, Dec 30

Last Stands, Custer, General Gordon, and Being a Christian Warrior
Travis Perry, Jul 2

How Christian Must Christian Fiction Be?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 24

Gender In Fiction: The Implication Of Failure
Rebecca LuElla Miller, May 10

Making a Story Visual UPDATE: Behind the Scenes of the Animal Eye Comic
Travis Perry, May 9

What Does “Woke” Culture Have To Do With Christian Fiction?
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Apr 26

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E. Stephen Burnett
E. Stephen Burnett creates sci-fi and fantasy novels as well as nonfiction, exploring fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and cohost of the Fantastical Truth podcast. As the oldest of six, he enjoys connecting with his homeschool roots by speaking at conferences for Christian families and creators. Stephen is coauthor of The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ from New Growth Press (2020, with Ted Turnau and Dr. Jared Moore). Stephen and his wife, Lacy, live in the Austin area, where they help with foster parenting and serve as members of Southern Hills Baptist Church.
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Arthur Christmas: Sci-Fi, Santa Claus, and Heart-Fueled Fantasy
Arthur Christmas blends animated fun with one fanboy’s journey to fulfill the ideal of Santa.
E. Stephen Burnett on January 2017

    A Call For Deeply Real Christian Fiction
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 28, 2016

    Jack Chick, This Was Your Life
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 27, 2016

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: Gospel Response
How does the gospel battle Fairy Tail’s idols and prove itself the strongest warrior?
E. Stephen Burnett on October 2016

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: The Bad
Fairy Tail’s and other animes’ common graces, like ambition and friends, can easily become idols.
E. Stephen Burnett on October 2016

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: The Good
Fairy Tail’s cast of anime mages reminds me of many great beauties and truths, including the biblical local church itself.
E. Stephen Burnett on September 2016

An Anime Newbie Joins Fairy Tail: Story and World
E. Stephen Burnett was dragged into an anime fandom, where he joined the magic guild of Fairy Tail.
E. Stephen Burnett on September 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 3
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 15, 2016

    Engage Polls: The Best Of Star Trek’s First 50 Years
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 9, 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 2, 2016

    Christian White Magic: Q and A, Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Sep 1, 2016

    Six Christian White Magic Spells Worse Than Fantasy Magic
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 25, 2016

    How Not To Promote Christian Speculative Stories
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 18, 2016

    Poll: Do You Believe Christians Can Enjoy Fictional Magic?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 12, 2016

    Rejected Realm Makers Cosplays
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 28, 2016

    Ten Challenges For Christian Pokémon Critics
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 21, 2016

    In Which I Preached The Gospel To Donald Trump
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 14, 2016

Zootopia: Fantasy Salvations For Creatures Of Fear
Judy Hopps is redeemed from prejudice by forgiveness. So why is her society redeemed by its own popular culture?
E. Stephen Burnett on July 2016

    Three More Problems With Religious Rating Systems
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 1, 2016

    Three Problems With Religious Rating Systems
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 30, 2016

    Make Stories Succeed With This One Weird Trick
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 23, 2016

    Six Famous Characters Christians Can Appropriate
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 16, 2016

    Why We Don’t Need Christian Fantasy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 9, 2016

    Why Do We Need Christian Fantasy?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 3, 2016

    Why Isn’t There More Christian Fantasy?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 26, 2016

    Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Grace
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 20, 2016

    Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Law
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 19, 2016

    How Indie Novels Can Beat $4 Coffee and Chase Joy
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 12, 2016

    Why That $4 Coffee Beats Indie Novels
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 5, 2016

    Finish The Story
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 21, 2016

    Christian Geek Central Brings SpecFaith To YouTube
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 7, 2016

    Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Apr 1, 2016

    Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 31, 2016

    #FantasyFunMonth: Book Better Than Movie
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 17, 2016

    Why Are Batman and Superman Fighting?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 10, 2016

    ‘Risen’ and The Power Of Miraculous Realism
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Mar 4, 2016

    A Grown-Up’s Guide To Delighting In Fairy Tales Like ‘Cinderella’: Excerpt
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 18, 2016

    Curse Of The Promise-Breakers
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 11, 2016

    C. S. Lewis: Don’t Chase Fandom Thrills For Their Own Sake
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 27, 2016

    The Silver Chair Movie Should Follow These Four Signs
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jan 14, 2016

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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.