History as Fantasy: Netflix’s Barbarians Miniseries
Travis Perry, Dec 3, 2020
This post reviews Netfix’s Barbarians–what was good and bad? How historical was it? What else is going on with this miniseries?
Speculative Fiction Building Blocks
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 30, 2020
Remakes are only one aspect of this interest in early speculative fiction. More than one TV channel airs the “oldies.”
Revisiting the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special
Travis Perry, Nov 26, 2020
The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special wasn’t great, but it had one good thing–it inspired the character of Boba Fett…which brought us The Mandalorian…
Give Thanks for Fantastic Stories, Even If They Are ‘Purely For Fun’
E. Stephen Burnett, Nov 24, 2020
Scripture doesn’t speak directly about creative works, but it does speak about how God’s word and prayer can transform gifts that we receive with thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day And Speculative Fiction Revisited
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 23, 2020
In many respects, we’re witnessing in the US the change in the Thanksgiving Day celebration from a major holiday to a minor one.
Science Saving the Bible from Theologians
Travis Perry, Nov 19, 2020
The Bible has long been subject to “higher criticism” from theologians and other specialists in Biblical Studies. But science often counters the critics…
On Canceling the ‘Baby-Eating’ Baby Yoda
Parker J. Cole, Nov 18, 2020
What happens when fandom and cancel culture collide with a misplaced sense of morality?
Giving Thanks, Despite . . .
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 16, 2020
Are there stories in the speculative genres that show thanksgiving as a desired end?
Prospect: Why I Like Nobledark or Grimbright Better than Cheerful and Corrupt
Travis Perry, Nov 12, 2020
Prospect is a movie I’d recommend over Rim of the World. I both review Prospect and say why I like its type of tale better.
Reading For The Soul
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 9, 2020
Some books go beyond the element of feeding our mind or feeding our pleasure center.
How “Rim of the World” Shows Our Culture is Drenched in Smut
Travis Perry, Nov 5, 2020
The Netflix movie Rim of the World isn’t avante-guarde or daringly original–so its innuendoes indicate something about our culture…
How Do Recent Horror Films Explore the ‘Evil Child’ Trope?
Parker J. Cole, Nov 4, 2020
Stories about evil children fascinate and repel us. They reflect the truth that youthfulness doesn’t equate to innocence.
The Silent Majority Or The Minority Underground
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Nov 2, 2020
For years, Conservation voters, including many Christians, were known as the “silent majority.” But certainly Christians didn’t start out in a world in which they were the majority.
Lorehaven’s New Fall 2020 Issue Has Released!
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 30, 2020
This web edition features fifteen new reviews of great Christian-made fantastical novels, such as our cover feature about the award–winning fantasy Seventh City.
Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The End Game for Racism
Travis Perry, Oct 29, 2020
How can racism ever end? Do other countries show us a better way than the United States? How can speculative fiction help?
Voting And The Right To Vote
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 26, 2020
Because the United States is a representative democracy, it seems a little surprising that so few (any?) stories by American authors appropriate this form of government for their story world.
The Price Of Otherness
Daniel Schwabauer, Oct 23, 2020
Speculative fiction is based on otherness—the difference between the world of reality and the world of a story.
Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: Structual Inequalities
Travis Perry, Oct 22, 2020
In spite of disagreement with Critical Race Theory, this post does see some “structural inequality” in the USA. Which relates to worldbuilding…
‘Weaker Brothers’ Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Music or Fantasy
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 20, 2020
Biblical teaching and strong believes’ examples, rather than people vulnerable to temptation, should guide Christians’ enjoyment of good gifts.
Four Replies to ‘Scary’ Questions that Led Searchers to Speculative Faith
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 14, 2020
“What does God think of scary stories”? “Christian spells”? “Ted Dekker controversy”? “Consequences of Deuteronomy 18:10–12”?
We Have A Winner—2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 12, 2020
Thank you all for participating, and watch for the next Spec Faith Writing Challenge.
Let’s Talk About Race and Racism: The Space Traders-Science Fiction and Critical Race Theory
Travis Perry, Oct 8, 2020
The Space Traders, a science fiction short story, lays out a portion of the case for Critical Race Theory. This post responds to the story.
Is Pop Culture Like a Sewer for Your Kids?
E. Stephen Burnett, Oct 6, 2020
From bad brownies to sewer-dipping, what “folk wisdom†about discernment still influences Christian parents?
Finalists – 2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Oct 5, 2020
In alphabetical order by last name, our 2020 Spec Faith Fall Writing Challenge finalists are as follows:
I Respect C. S. Lewis, But Disagree with Parts of The Last Battle
Audie Thacker, Oct 2, 2020
C. S. Lewis was wrong to insinuate in this story that a man who worshiped a false god could somehow also be serving the true God.
Two Classics
Shannon McDermott, Sep 30, 2020
Even after that bitter end, I am sure: Dostoevsky and Austen are like each other.
Yes, C. S. Lewis Actually Did Want His Fairy Stories to Teach Christian Truth
E. Stephen Burnett, Sep 29, 2020
Christians often suggest, “We should create stories only based on images, and not try to teach readers.” But C. S. Lewis believed good authors do both.
Evaluation Phase-Spec Faith 2020 Fall Writing Challenge
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 28, 2020
We want all the entries, even those that came in at the deadline, to have a fair shot at the finals, and an opportunity to receive the same kind of evaluation as the entries that came in earlier last week.
Fiction Friday: Brand Of Light By Ronie Kendig
Rebecca LuElla Miller, Sep 25, 2020
There’s a price on her head, and it has everything to do with the brand on her arm.
Let’s Talk About Race and Racism. White Supremacy Versus “White Supremacy”
Travis Perry, Sep 24, 2020
Some are using the term “White Supremacy” with a new meaning. This post explains why I don’t think that’s a good thing.
