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 You may find, however, some outdated bios and missing images as well as occasional formatting glitches!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.

Free Original Story World Ideas, Part 4: Future AI-Domesticated Breeds of Humans

, May 14, 2020

Imagine AIs take over the world–then domesticate humans into different breeds–then disappear…

Podcast: R. S. Ingermanson Explores Jesus’s Speculative Early Life in ‘Son of Mary’

, May 12, 2020

We had to ask Randy Ingermanson about his most recent release, Son of Mary, book 1 of his new four-book Crown of Thorns series.

From The Writers’ Tool Box: Do You Need An Editor?

, May 11, 2020

Unfortunately, what I’m seeing too much, is a reverting to the former issue—the quality of writing may suffer. I suspect poor editing may be a part of the problem.

Free Original Story World Ideas, Part 3: Agent Angel

, May 7, 2020

What if an angel had a deep undercover mission infiltrating a demonic horde? This post explains the idea and the Bible passage that inspired it.

Somewhere Out There

, May 6, 2020

The only thing more appalling than vast, unfathomable spaces is vast, unfathomable emptiness.

Fantastical Truth Explores the Aborted Future of 2001’s Suspense Thriller Oxygen

, May 5, 2020

Today on Lorehaven’s Fantastical Truth podcast, we’re exploring the past-future with first-century thriller novelist Randy Ingermanson.

Free Original Storyworld Ideas, Part 2: Three Coronavirus Story Settings

, Apr 30, 2020

Let’s say you wanted to write a story about Coronavirus but weren’t sure where to start. This post shares three original story setting ideas!

Will Great Stories Last Forever—Not Just Tolkien Novels But Also Games and Movies?

, Apr 28, 2020

Will God let us go on enjoying culture forever in the new creation? Does this mean great human works will last forever in some way?

Sending The Wrong Message

, Apr 27, 2020

I’ve heard a number of Christian leaders speak to the topic. I’ve been pleased with some, disappointed in others, and surprised at those who have remained silent.

Free Original Storyworld Ideas! Part 1: Spheres

, Apr 23, 2020

I’m giving away ideas for original story worlds! Starting with Spheres, a world with oddly scientific magic…and planets you can literally fly to…

An Icon of Melodrama

, Apr 22, 2020

If you consider the facts from a certain distance – objectively, even analytically – you would have to conclude that the image of a woman tied to the railroad tracks is grim.

When You Long For New Earth, Start Biblical and ‘Normal,’ Then Dream Bigger

, Apr 21, 2020

Christians can only glorify Jesus by dreaming of his future After-world in biblical ways: starting with “normal” hopes, then speculating beyond.

Reading And Staying Home

, Apr 20, 2020

Sometimes kids might need to have the “pump primed” by having an adult read to them for a time. Once they are hooked, they may wish to continue on their own.

Get a Free Chapter from The Pop Culture Parent at the Book’s New Website

, Apr 17, 2020

The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ releases Sept. 7, 2020, but you can get a free chapter today.

Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 2

, Apr 16, 2020

What are the top ten most original story worlds (or settings) for overtly Christian authors? This post lists ten possible choices!

Explore Epic Resurrection in the Fantastical Truth Podcast’s New Series

, Apr 14, 2020

After the resurrection that Jesus promised his people, will we fly? Have superpowers? Become something other than fully human?

Speak Lord, For Your Servant Is Listening

, Apr 13, 2020

Someone has to be pretty blind not to see parallels between the world today and the world of the ancient Jews.

Top Ten Most Original Speculative Fiction Story Worlds, Part 1

, Apr 9, 2020

On a list of most original story worlds, which would make the top ten? But what makes original story worlds so interesting in the first place?

Lazarus, Come from the Dead

, Apr 8, 2020

I am impressed by the image in the Gospel of people flocking to see Lazarus. I think I would have been more interested in hearing him.

‘Firebird’ Author Kathy Tyers on Fantastical Truth: My Next Novel May Release in 2021

, Apr 7, 2020

After the Firebird series and “Crystal Witness,” novelist Kathy Tyers returns to her spacefaring world for a new trilogy.

My Perspective—Covid-19

, Apr 6, 2020

From what I see, the virus and its effects are on the mind of most people.

Win A Digital Copy of Tosca Lee’s Pandemic Thriller ‘The Line Between’

, Apr 3, 2020

Lorehaven and Tosca Lee are giving away two digital copies of “The Line Between,” in which one woman fights a pandemic and her own fears.

It’s Not in the Rating: Looking at Negative Influences in Stories: Frozen and Grand Torino

, Apr 2, 2020

Do ratings reliably guide us concerning the negative influence a film may have? A comparison of the movies Frozen and Gran Torino looks at this and related issues.

Why Do Ex-Christians ‘Deconstruct’ the Gospel and Not Their Own Stories?

, Mar 31, 2020

Stories secretly reflect and reveal our hearts’ true desires, even if we pretend we only hold our beliefs for logical reasons.

Memorable Stories

, Mar 30, 2020

In this day of hoarding, these are especially relevant questions, I think. Perhaps that’s what makes this particular show so memorable.

The Kingdom: A Fresh Look at Zombies

, Mar 26, 2020

The Netflix series The Kingdom offers a unique take on the zombie story, one worth talking about!

The Departure From Normality

, Mar 25, 2020

What makes good reading, after it’s all done, is not what makes a good life in the moment.

Lorehaven’s Newest Issue and Podcast Celebrate The Best of Christian Fantasy

, Mar 24, 2020

Lorehaven’s spring 2020 issue reviews the best of Christian fantasy, and our new podcast episode explores a classic spiritual warfare thriller.

God Or Satan?

, Mar 23, 2020

It’s almost become a politically incorrect thing among Christians to say that God is a Judge, that He exercises justice against people.

A Look At Fatalism and a Killer Virus in Twelve Monkeys

, Mar 19, 2020

This posts dives into the film and TV series Twelve Monkeys and its predecessors and asks what we can learn from this story and the Bible about pandemics and fate.

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