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284. How Would Any Real Aliens Actually Invade Earth?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Oct 14, 2025

Extraterrestrial devils could pull a classic and drop down from the sky, or rise up from our world’s unexplored depths, or else creep into our very thought patterns.

283. Why Are Female Fantasy Fans Falling in ‘Love’ With Monsters? | with Parker J. Cole

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Oct 7, 2025

Sometimes romantasy is deeply human and wholesome, and sometimes these tales exchange the glory of God for images resembling bulls, orcs, and aliens.

Embergold

Reviews, Oct 3, 2025

Vivid descriptions illuminate creatures and humans alike, conjuring a wild yet accessible land where true light shines in darkness.

282. How Can Creative Christians Prepare in Case of Revival? | with Bethel McGrew

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 30, 2025

Whenever the Holy Spirit acts, ghouls shriek in the dark. Christians feel renewed. And public conversions get messy yet exciting to witness.

281. How Do Books Teach Kids to Value Stories Over Screens? | with Carolyn Leiloglou

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 23, 2025

The Restorationists fantasy author returns to help us recall the biblical purpose of artworks and how we help children learn to love them.

Augmented

Reviews, Sep 19, 2025

Candace Kade splices greater complexity into her characters, creating new moral dilemmas in this near-future dystopian adventure.

280. What Can Men Do Against Such Reckless Hate?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 16, 2025

When we’re attacked by tragedy caused by evil beliefs, heroes must “ride out and meet them, for death and glory … for your people.”

Suspended in the Stars

Reviews, Sep 12, 2025

Thanks to fresh and fast-paced storytelling, E. A. Hendryx sweeps her readers into the orbital world of Suspended in the Stars.

279. Which Top Three ‘Cage Stages’ Trap Christian Creators?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 9, 2025

Without biblical wisdom, we might lock ourselves into imagining that everything is about a particular doctrine, fandom, or political activism.

‘Light of the World’ Shows Jesus as a Friend to Children

Jenneth Leed in Articles, Sep 5, 2025

The new Biblical animation speaks to kids like me, who daydreamed about befriending Jesus at the height of His ministry.

278. When Christian Heroes Die, How Can We Debate and Honor Their Work?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Sep 2, 2025

Although our laments take many forms, we can celebrate how Christ builds His kingdom through “small” and “big” people who serve Him.

Beneath False Stars

Reviews, Aug 29, 2025

S. D. Grimm’s new coming-of-age story is compelling science fiction, taking readers into a fascinating yet troubled world.

277. Isn’t Physical Book Collection a Waste of Resources?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Aug 26, 2025

Audiobooks and ebooks have many benefits, but can’t beat the classic practice of gathering and reading real books in real places.

The Heart of the King

Reviews, Aug 22, 2025

J. J. Fischer’s new novel is an action-filled journey inspired by the tale of Pocahontas with slow-burning romance as enemies become lovers.

276. How Can Parents Find Books That Aren’t Just ‘Not Woke’ But Are Actually Good?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Aug 19, 2025

When we work only to keep poisonous content out of stories, we might miss readers’ greater needs for nutritious truth, goodness, and beauty.

Illuminary

Reviews, Aug 15, 2025

This new twist on an old classic celebrates sorrow and hope, honoring the spirit of the original while creating a new and inviting world.

275. Why Do Fans Debate Light Stories vs. Heavy Stories?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Aug 12, 2025

This summer’s lackbuster movies left some fans liking fun franchises with simpler morals, while others await mythic tales with challenging ideas.

Unfixed

Reviews, Aug 8, 2025

Amy L. Sauder’s novel successfully juggles not a heroes-versus-villains tale, but flawed characters who make good and bad choices.

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Pits Singing Heroines vs. Monster Idols

Marian A. Jacobs in Articles, Aug 6, 2025

Netflix’s smash hit action musical mixes catchy tunes with Korean folklore and some beautiful moments of common grace.

274. Why Shouldn’t AI-Generated Content Replace Human Stories?

Fantastical Truth Podcast, Aug 5, 2025

Critics who suppose artificial imaginations will destroy “big Hollywood” ignore inhuman threats against skilled creators and faithful Christians.