Step by Step Into Dystopia

Recent personal events remind me that dystopia doesn’t have to come via dictatorship. It can come gradually, step by step…
— Travis Perry in July 2020 —

How Do the Fishmen and Pirates of ‘One Piece’ Subvert Systemic Racism?

The popular anime’s Fishman Island arc dove deep into pro–racial harmony: “If you hurt somebody, or if somebody hurts you, the same red blood will be shed.”
— L. Jagi Lamplighter in July 2020 —

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

Imagine AIs take over the world–then domesticate humans into different breeds–then disappear…
— Travis Perry in May 2020 —

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

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!
— Travis Perry in April 2020 —

Brian Godawa Joins Our Podcast to Contend Rationally for ‘Non-Rational’ Imagination

Novelist and nonfiction author Brian Godawa joins the Fantastical Truth podcast to explore the epic theme of imagination in light of Scripture.
— E. Stephen Burnett in March 2020 —

Worth the Risk?

Someone would argue that the powder keg of emotion is worth the risk because it gives life a spark, even though it may turn into a raging fire.
— Mark Carver in March 2020 —

How Does #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Reveal Fandom’s Grace and Idolatry?

On the Pop Culture Coram Deo podcast, E. Stephen Burnett suggests we reboot our expectations of what stories are meant to do.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2020 —

Are We There Yet?

When does the future arrive?
— Mark Carver in November 2019 —

Should Christian Storytellers Help Keep Their Fans from Temptation?

Are creators biblically responsible to ensure their fans don’t use the story for the purpose of sinning?
— E. Stephen Burnett in October 2019 —

The Serious Business of Science Fiction and Fantasy

I have friends who don’t quite understand why I think science fiction and fantasy are important. I explain why in this post.
— Travis Perry in August 2019 —

That Time a Serial Killer Confessed to Me

Once upon a time, an ordinary conversation slipped into a killer admitting horrific crimes. I’m sharing this story to talk about the nature of evil and also because…
— Travis Perry in August 2019 —

Does the ‘Captain Marvel’ Film Promote Feminism?

Marvel’s cosmic warrior should inspire Christians to approach fantasy and real-life gender roles with biblical balance.
— Marian A. Jacobs in May 2019 —

Bad Seed

Why are the origins of evil so fascinating? Why do we crave stories about corruption?
— Mark Carver in May 2019 —

Sharper than Any Double-Edged Sword

Do you get a thrill out of seeing images of darkness or sinful acts in a story? Where does this enjoyment come from?
— Mark Carver in March 2019 —

Does This Avatar Make Me Look Fat?

It’s easy for our imaginations to outpace reality. It’s a blessing and a curse of being human. Naturally, we imagine what we crave, but what if it’s far out of reach?
— Mark Carver in March 2019 —

Four Reasons I Loved ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” makes me long for the day dragons will return.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2019 —

A Few Thoughts on “Generation Snowflake”

Are younger generations actually different from the past? Does “generation snowflake” isolate itself from criticism? How are we to respond to criticism and confronting others?
— Travis Perry in February 2019 —

Why Batman Can’t Save Gotham

What Gotham needs is not a dark knight, but a hero who operates by a different code.
— Daniel Whyte IV in January 2019 —

Io: Pest Control

So how does speculative entertainment treat the problem of these supposed human pests? Get rid of ’em.
— Mark Carver in January 2019 —
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