Body Count Vs. Human Cost

Unless violence and death happen to the main characters in a story, we rarely see and feel the human cost of those deaths, of the families left behind, of the children now orphaned, of the villages and kingdoms without their leaders, of the friends and lovers whose hearts ache for those they can never embrace again.
— Mark Carver in June 2016 —

Presenting Truth In Fiction

Stories are powerful tools for presenting the truth. As our mindset has become increasingly postmodern, a problem has arisen that undermines this valuable aspect of storytelling. Truth is no longer a defined standard, a rock-solid starting point for interpreting reality. […]
— Zac Totah in June 2016 —

Christians, Your Neighbors Don’t Get God’s Law

In Christian stories, songs, and conversations, we keep assuming we can refer to God’s Law and non-Christians will get it.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2016 —

How Indie Novels Can Beat $4 Coffee and Chase Joy

“Support indie authors” memes urge readers to do their Duty. Instead authors can help us chase Christ-centered delight.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2016 —

Why That $4 Coffee Beats Indie Novels

“If you spend $4 on a Starbucks coffee why not spend $4 on an ebook?” Here’s why.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2016 —

A Deal With The Devil

No one ever congratulates themselves on making a deal with the devil. They always regret it in the end.
— Mark Carver in May 2016 —

Finding Hope In A Hopeless World

One theme runs through almost every epic tale. The fragile hope that the hero will conquer in the face of what seem to be insurmountable odds. Hope. A small yet profound word. It’s an idea that recurs time and again […]
— Zac Totah in May 2016 —

No Rest For The Weary

Nothing offers us the sanctuary we thought it would when we first laid eyes on it. But we keep looking, and we know that we cannot stop or we will perish.
— Mark Carver in April 2016 —

Do You Even Goth, Bro?

You can’t simply inject a graveyard or crumbling cathedral into a novel and declare it to be Gothic. The idea of Gothic isn’t paint-by-numbers or a recipe for the macabre.
— Mark Carver in April 2016 —

Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 2

Three fans of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” explore Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and lame lambasts of the film’s unpredictability, themes, and resolutions.
— E. Stephen Burnett in April 2016 —

Badfan v Superman: Top Ten Movie Myths, Part 1

E. Stephen Burnett, Austin Gunderson, and Kerry Nietz loved “Batman v Superman” and take on ten challenges of the film’s superheroes and super-story.
— E. Stephen Burnett in March 2016 —

Check Your Scalp For Mysterious Numbers

What do you do if you are destined to become a villain?
— Mark Carver in March 2016 —

A Grown-Up’s Guide To Delighting In Fairy Tales Like ‘Cinderella’: Excerpt

Christians do not believe in eternal servitude for important social causes, but an eternal royal ball with pageantry, beauty, honor, and adventure.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2016 —

Curse Of The Promise-Breakers

Great stories show the doom of breaking vows even for “good” reasons, and the beauty of those who fulfill their oaths.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2016 —

Who Ya Gonna Call?

There is a noticeable contrast in Van Helsing’s methods and beliefs compared to more recent hunters.
— Mark Carver in February 2016 —

Why Are Superhero Stories So Popular

Superhero movies are all the rage in the entertainment industry these days. From blockbusters like The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to lesser-known films such as Ant-Man, superheroes have stormed in and taken over Hollywood. Ten years ago, such […]
— Zac Totah in February 2016 —

C. S. Lewis: Don’t Chase Fandom Thrills For Their Own Sake

C. S. Lewis: “Let the thrill go—let it die away … and you will find you are living in a world of new thrills all the time.”
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2016 —

Engaging Entertainment With Intention

What’s the worst thing you’ve ever read or watched? By worst I don’t mean something of bad quality or poor execution. I mean forms of entertainment with questionable content. The topic of what counts as questionable (i.e. “we should avoid […]
— Zac Totah in January 2016 —

The Gray Areas Of Fiction

Once upon a time, stories enjoyed a simpler existence. Literature from centuries past dwelled in the bucolic—if overly idealistic—fields of clear moral standards, objectivity regarding what was right and wrong, and clearly drawn lines between the hero and the villain. […]
— Zac Totah in January 2016 —

SpecFaith Movie Missions: Return Of The Jedi

The Emperor’s greater evil, Jedi points of view, slave Leia’s scanty attire, Force magic, and final battles—let’s explore them all.
— E. Stephen Burnett in December 2015 —
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