Speculative Faith was the volunteer-led website that preceded Lorehaven. From 2006 to 2021, hundreds of Christian fantastical writers added their voices to this team blog. Many of those creatives now continue this work at Lorehaven. This archive preserves all the original SpecFaith articles and reviews. You may find, however, some outdated bios and missing images as well as occasional formatting glitches! Please note that some reviews have been updated and republished to Lorehaven.

Mega City One

, May 31, 2017

The innocent exist only until they inevitably become perpetrators…Guilt and innocence is a matter of timing.

10 Fantastic Spec-fic Reads For Summer

, May 30, 2017

A list of top-notch spec-fic books to enjoy reading over the summer.

Weekday Fiction Fix: The Button Girl

, May 29, 2017

Sally Apokedak is an associate agent with the Leslie H. Stobbe Literary Agency.

Four Areas Where Superhero Movies Excel

, May 23, 2017

Much ado has been made over the past few weeks about the nature and shortcomings of superhero movies. Marvel films especially have been under the microscope. While as fans, critics, or fellow storytellers (whichever category you happen to fall in) […]

Things To Come: What Will Christians Face In The Future?

, May 22, 2017

Linda Wood Rondeau shares her vision of the future from her pending novel “The Fifteenth Article.”

Five More Ways To Fix The Marvel Cinematic Universe

, May 18, 2017

New threats to the Marvel films include shallow family themes, tonal clashes, and genre parody.

Four Problems With Superhero Movies

, May 16, 2017

What are some of the problems plaguing the superhero genre?

Five Ways To Fix The Marvel Cinematic Universe

, May 15, 2017

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies are fun, but these five problems could grow worse.

Orange Anime Offers Partial Reasons Against Suicide

, May 11, 2017

Other shows can make suicide look powerful, but the “Orange” anime series strives to keep one friend alive.

Did Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 Fly or Flop?

, May 9, 2017

I can’t remember watching a movie with such a stark contrast between the first and second halves. That disparity matches the mixed bag of opinions surfacing about Guardians 2.

Pray, Donate, and Support Rebecca LuElla Miller

, May 8, 2017

Last month, Rebecca LuElla Miller suffered a stroke and heart attack. Here’s how you can #StandwithBecky.

Does ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Use ‘Safe’ Bad Words?

, May 4, 2017

Drax from “Guardians of the Galaxy†calls his friends names. Why do we like him anyway?

A Dark Mind

, May 3, 2017

If Giger’s work embodies dark or even demonic sci-fi art, what would Christian sci-fi art look like? Could such a thing even exist?

Will Storytelling Undergo A Huge Change In The Near Future?

, May 2, 2017

In the future, writing five-minute stories might be the best way to attract a generation accustomed to Tweets, brief text messages, and fragmented pieces of information. A generation that may well cause us to rethink how we tell stories.

Biblical Encouragement For The Struggling Author

, Apr 28, 2017

Marion Hill, author of the United Kammbia series, urges a struggling author to rediscover biblical purposes.

Is Secular Fiction Better Than Christian Fiction?

, Apr 27, 2017

“Bad Christian fiction made me switch to secular fiction.†But both markets can be restrictive.

To Read or Not To Read: How Should Christians View Religious and Secular Fiction?

, Apr 25, 2017

When it comes to fiction, the question shouldn’t be “What do we read?†but “How do we read it?â€

Celebrate New Earth Day

, Apr 20, 2017

Maybe Earth Day can show not just environmental care of the planet, but eternal hope for all God’s creation.

Great Expectations

, Apr 19, 2017

Here is a post that I recently wrote for my blog. I’m sure many writers can empathize, and if you’re a reader, I hope it can give you a glimpse into the thought process behind the books.

Sam Gamgee: A Humble Hero We All Relate To

, Apr 18, 2017

In conversations about the best or most loved fantasy character, one name always comes up. Sam Gamgee.

Great Christian Movies About The Resurrection

, Apr 17, 2017

Two great Christian movies both happen to focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Easter and God’s Earth-Shattering New Covenant

, Apr 15, 2017

For Easter, novelist Brian Godawa explores the Bible’s earth-shattering symbolism.

Good Friday and Revelation’s Judgment on Sin

, Apr 14, 2017

Novelist Brian Godawa asks: Does Revelation really prophesy meteors, plagues, and a collapsing universe?

The Rapture Is Fun, But Resurrection Is Better

, Apr 13, 2017

I still like the Rapture idea, but here’s why I no longer believe it.

We Might Have Guessed

, Apr 12, 2017

Many people have been wildly successful in art while showing a flagrant disregard for realism.

Geek Survival Guide: How To Cope In The Real World

, Apr 11, 2017

20 tactics for geek survival. Aka coping in the “real world.”

Sacrifice And Speculative Fiction

, Apr 10, 2017

Clearly self-sacrifice is a key component in both general market speculative fiction and Christian speculative fiction. But what is it about sacrifice that is so compelling?

Fiction Friday: Bellanok By Ralene Burke

, Apr 7, 2017

With evil darkening the mountains to the north, the fairy queen, Fauna, must journey from the island realm of Bellanok to the modern world to find the man the Creator appointed to save their kingdom. A man she has been dreaming of her whole life.

Why Does ‘Doctor Who’ Need A Gay Companion?

, Apr 6, 2017

Heroes of different sexual identities can only go so far.

Moral Relativism Doesn’t Wear A Cape

, Apr 5, 2017

Who can deny the appeal of superheroes? The story of humanity is filled with them, real and mythical. Hercules, Genghis Khan, Joan of Arc, Paul Bunyan, Malala…the list goes on. Every culture in the world has them in some form or another, and they all have the same effect on those who hear their stories. They inspire, they encourage, they motivate, they empower. Sometimes they conquer, sometimes they save. Some build mighty empires, some hear the cries of the weak and helpless.

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