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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

Sensual Scenes in Fiction Pose Unique Temptations for Women

Romantic stories can endorse the lustful idols of our hearts, or remind us that we can only find eternal love in Christ alone. · Marian Jacobs

‘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?

‘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 Jacobs

Théoden King From ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Shows How We Live In A World of Loss

Tolkien’s masterpiece embraces hope born of mourning, embodied by heroes who fight even when all seems lost. · Shannon Stewart
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