Didn’t Like That Halftime Show? Our New Podcast Episode Explores the Purpose of Dance

In our new Fantastical Truth episode, we explore Sharon Hinck’s novel Hidden Current, in which powerful people have twisted God’s creative gifts.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2020 —

Beneath the Hidden Current: Of Floating Islands and Dolphins

Peek into one of the elements that contributed to Sharon Hinck’s new fantasy novel, Hidden Current.
— Sharon Hinck in October 2019 —

Why Bill Maher and Mark Steyn are (Mostly) Wrong about Stan Lee and Superhero Fantasy

Why did two pundits condemn superhero stories because they’re not “sophisticated literature”?
— E. Stephen Burnett in November 2018 —

Christian Fantasy Fans: What’s Your Highest Purpose?

Christian fantasy fans have a much greater purpose than merely doing ministry for others.
— E. Stephen Burnett in November 2018 —

Which is Greater: Faith or Truth?

Biblical fiction novelist Brennan S. McPherson: “Without human imagination, faith, worship, and pleasing God are impossible.”
— Brennan S. McPherson in June 2018 —

To The Homeschooled Young Woman Who Asked Ted Dekker For Help At Realm Makers

How can we heal if we’re trained to associate God’s gifts with pain?
— E. Stephen Burnett in August 2017 —

Weirdness In Church? Or: The Adventure Of The Dancing Men

Should creative works, like ballet dancing or fantasy fiction, be seen in church worship services?
— E. Stephen Burnett in July 2017 —

Here There Be Monsters…

Human nature wants to worship something big. King Kong was worshiped by the island natives, volcanoes and mountains have become gods, and dragons rule the realms of fantasy. The gods that are worshiped by the various religions of the world are massive and powerful.
— Mark Carver in September 2015 —

Is Prayer In Fiction Fictional?

What constitutes an unrealistic view of prayer in fiction?
— R. L. Copple in February 2015 —

How To Train Your Church Story Group

Would fantastical-story groups work in your local church? Here’s how they worked at mine.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2015 —

The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 3: Church Clarifications

When I say, “Christian fans of fantastical stories need the Church,” here’s what I mean and don’t mean.
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015 —

The State Of Christian Fantastical Fiction 1: Disillusioned

Maybe you have felt the Christian-fantastical bandwagon slowing down. Why might that be?
— E. Stephen Burnett in January 2015 —

Popular Culture Is An Eternal Gift Of God

Christians who critique fantastical stories are often blind to popular culture’s eternal purposes.
— E. Stephen Burnett in September 2014 —

How Should We Then Upgrade Christian Fiction?

“Why don’t we have more ‘unsafe’ Christian fiction?” complaints aren’t working. Try a deeper question.
— E. Stephen Burnett in August 2014 —

Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 2

Aim for God’s glory and you will also get better art and maybe even “icky bits” in fiction.
— E. Stephen Burnett in May 2014 —

Being Blessed By All The Fiction Crazy

Despite Christians’ fiction craziness, our crazy-generous God keeps giving to the undeserving.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2014 —

The Answer To The Ultimate Question Of Life, Fiction Universes, and Everything

The ultimate purpose of reality and stories should be to make us happier in Christ.
— E. Stephen Burnett in February 2014 —
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