How I Masked My Mental Health with Costume Design

This summer I won the Realm Makers costume contest, but my journey into costuming took me through fears and other battles.
— Marian A. Jacobs —

Three Fantastical Christian Stories To Help Your Kids Head Back to School

Lorehaven creators find the best chapter books for kids ages 8–12, from sci-fi adventure to wacky lessons and earnest fantasy.
— Lorehaven —

Christian-Made Fantasy Can Shine Light in the Grimdark

Believers debate whether our stories should embrace dark elements or stay “clean,” but J. R. R. Tolkien suggests a third option.
— Tim Pietz —

How to Celebrate Christian Fiction Without Becoming Blind Supporters

Christian readers can embrace fantastic stories without reverting to discernment mistakes of our past.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

How Spider-Man Saved My Marriage Before It Even Began

God used Sam Raimi’s super-films, flaws and all, to teach me heroism.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Found Family Stories Can Reflect Christ’s Redemption in Reality and Fiction

Found family tropes have their flaws, yet speak to readers’ need for connection, love, and self-sacrifice in a lonely world.
— H. L. Burke —

‘Encanto’ Shows Legalism’s Ruin and God’s Gift of Grace

Disney’s film explores more than general redemption by comparing works-righteousness with refreshing Gospel solutions.
— Shannon Stewart —

106. What If Homeschool Families Can Help Christian Fantasy Grow for Generations?

We just hosted our Lorehaven booth at the Teach Them Diligently conference in Texas, where kids and their parents love Christian fantastical fiction.

‘The Seventh Sun’ Reflects Our Need for Relatable Non-Christian Characters

Lani Forbes’s novel dares us to sympathize with complex people who practice paganism and even human sacrifice.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Amazon ‘Rings of Power’ Promos Threaten to Burn Middle-Earth in the Fires of Industry

The studio’s teaser trailer and fake “superfans” video appropriates J. R. R. Tolkien’s canon and the good will of fans.
— Mike Duran —

I Grieve for My Granny Yet Find Some Comfort in Our Love of Monster Movies

My grandmother now lives with Jesus, yet leaves me a legacy of loving fantastical creature stories.
— Parker J. Cole —

God Used ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ to Shape My Life Beyond Childhood

For over thirty years, Adventures in Odyssey has shared fantastic Christian-made stories, with flawed yet faithful heroes, exciting journeys, and superb drama.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Jill’s and Eustace’s Journey to ‘The Silver Chair’ Taught Me Faith and Obedience

Remembering God’s signs leads us through harsh winters of despair and darkness to find our Savior’s rest.
— Elijah David —

Let’s Not Excuse Movie and TV Porn For the Sake of ‘Redemptive’ Stories

If we defend hypersexualized visual fiction, we ignore real-world wisdom, stories’ power, God-given biology, and God’s word.
— Cap Stewart —

‘West Side Story’ Shows a Fantastical World That Groans for Hope

Steven Spielberg’s 2021 film respects yet reimagines the 1961 musical, including one key moment of eternal longing.
— Marian A. Jacobs —
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