Onscreen editor Josiah DeGraaf is the author of A Study of Shattered Spells, which explores the familiar magic school setting from the teacher's perspective. He loves crafting stories about characters who face the same dilemmas we do when we try to do the right thing. You can download his short story collection for free to read about medieval superheroes who need to decide how far they’re willing to go to save lives.
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‘Superman’ (2025) Will Make You Believe a Man Can Be Earnest

The DCU’s reboot presents a hero more sincere than Marvel’s signature blend.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Brilliant Acting Elevates Common Tropes That Possess ‘Nefarious’

Despite clichéd characters and worn dialogue, this horror film from God’s Not Dead producers proves surprisingly good.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How Christians Can Discern Jesus Adaptations in ‘The Chosen’ and Other Stories

Some viewers feel bothered by fictional Jesus dialogue, but we can enjoy these speculations with a few cautions.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How to Discern Moral Christian Fiction Without Expecting Sermons

If we fail to understand stories’ actual ideas, we risk condemning stories that reflect truth and accepting stories that tell lies.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness

Some critics argue Christian fiction should avoid cringe by showing more darkness and sin, but this approach brings biblical dangers.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How to Celebrate Christian Fiction Without Becoming Blind Supporters

Christian readers can embrace fantastic stories without reverting to discernment mistakes of our past.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

‘The Seventh Sun’ Reflects Our Need for Relatable Non-Christian Characters

Lani Forbes’s novel dares us to sympathize with complex people who practice paganism and even human sacrifice.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Duke Leto Also Shows How Christians Can Practice Shrewd Wisdom in a Hostile World

Frank Herbert’s novel Dune shows the crafty head of House Atreides using many ploys against the enemies who seek to destroy him.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Great Books Were Not Meant to Be Read Alone

Solitary reading has some benefits, but Christian fans can grow better by exploring great stories in quest parties.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Christians Can Grow in Faith By Studying, Not Cancelling, Secular Stories

Let’s view stories as tools for learning rather than weapons of war.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Christians Can’t Consistently Blame Leftist Fiction While Pushing Our Own Propaganda

Secular critics and some Christians keep wielding stories as weapons.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Flagging the Cheap Grace of Marvel’s ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’

Heroes don’t get realistically redeemed from abusive actions by making one good choice.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave

Some fault fantasy as unnecessary, but only these stories can uniquely shape our hearts to love virtues such as courage and truth.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome

Din Djarin from the Star Wars series often finds his strong moral code challenged.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Should Christian Fiction Genres Exist?

Some readers argue that having a genre specifically for Christians isolates us from the world. But is this really the case?
— Josiah DeGraaf in March 2018 —

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To save their kingdom of doppelgängers, both orphaned Waruu and King Daccias must face their greatest enemy—each other. 

Sons of Day and Night by Mariposa Aristeo
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Sons of Day and Night by Mariposa Aristeo