How to Discern Moral Christian Fiction Without Expecting Sermons

If we fail to understand stories’ actual ideas, we risk condemning stories that reflect truth and accepting stories that tell lies.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Behold God’s Providence in ‘The Hobbit’

Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, J. R. R. Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit shows God’s sovereignty over the pagan world.
— Anthony G. Cirilla —

Behold God’s Providence in ‘Beowulf’

Tolkien’s classic The Hobbit borrows from the epic poem Beowulf, reflecting pagan mythology to show greater Christian truth.
— Anthony G. Cirilla —

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 —

‘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 —

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 —

92. Twenty Years Later, How Did We Enjoy ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb

Twenty years after The Fellowship of the Ring released in theaters, NarniaWeb’s good prince Rilian helps us recall how Christians love exploring Peter Jackson’s one film trilogy to rule them all.

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 —

Joining Lewis’s ‘Voyage of the Dawn Treader’ Taught Me How to Sail for Aslan’s Country

C. S. Lewis’s third Chronicle beckons to a distant land whose Hero is greater than the fantastic realm of Narnia.
— Elijah David —

Try These Three Practical Questions to Discern Fictional Magic

Challenge the story’s supernatural system by exploring its sources, moral results, and heroes’ motives.
— Marian A. Jacobs —
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