Perfect Characters Don’t Have to Be Boring

C. S. Lewis offers a master class in how to show perfection more attractively and realistically.
— Shannon Stewart —

‘Thor’ Hammers Home the Story of Two Prodigal Norse Gods

In Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 fantasy film, Thor shows heroic repentance, while Loki takes the role of self-righteous brother.
— Emily Hayse —

Flagging the Cheap Grace of Marvel’s ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’

Heroes don’t get realistically redeemed from abusive actions by making one good choice.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Let’s Train Our Kids, and Each Other, to Enjoy and Discern Biblical Fiction for God’s Glory

Movies and TV aren’t responsible for training our kids to discern biblical fiction, because that’s the job of Christ’s people, the Church.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Stories Disciple Your Child’s Moral Imagination

Great stories can cultivate your children’s hearts and show them what the normal world should really look like.
— Jeff Wright —

Sometimes Unbelievers Help Make Fantastic Biblical Fiction, So Let’s Thank God for Them

God gives salvation only to people in Jesus Christ, but gives creative gifts to every person who reflects our Creator’s image.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

How Great Biblical Fiction Adds Extra-Biblical Images Yet Honors God’s Word

As we enjoy biblical fiction for Christ’s glory, we must discern ideas that are biblical, extra-biblical, or even unbiblical.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Explores Flawed Themes in a Gorgeous World

Disney’s latest heroine must learn trust and forgiveness, but Raya’s story feels redundant as she seems to learn little.
— Elijah David —

Why ‘The Horse and His Boy’ is the Best of Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia

The Horse and His Boy runs strong and improves the Narnian stable by depicting the realm of Calormen and heroes’ hope for freedom.
— Daniel Whyte IV —

Behold the Fantastic Purposes of ‘The Chosen’ and Other Great Biblical Fiction

To enjoy great biblical fiction, let’s see the purpose of these stories according to the Bible—not as mere tools, but as ways of worship.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Wears the Symbolism of Pants

Dan Scanlon’s film leans into the bitterness of loss with its core symbol, leading the audience to a realistic yet redemptive theme.
— Shannon Stewart —

The Symbolic Nature of Sci-fi Apocalyptic Disaster Films

The symbolic nature of apocalyptic sci-fi movies point to an underlying thread of biblical precepts.
— Parker J. Cole in April 2021 —

How Reading Epic Fantasy Helps Me Be Brave

Some fault fantasy as unnecessary, but only these stories can uniquely shape our hearts to love virtues such as courage and truth.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

Implicit Magic in Fantasy Fiction Can Stir Our Longing for Transcendent Myth

Some fantasy novels prefer complex magic systems, but “implicit magic” often provokes greater themes in characters and readers.
— Elijah David —

To Help Kids Learn Pop Culture Engagement, Parents Must Work Together

How can moms and dads from different backgrounds agree on pop culture parenting?
— Jason Joyner —

Why We Long for Movies to Match Their Books

From zombies to British nannies, film versions that depart their source material leave us hoping for more.
— L.G. McCary —

What Arouses Hatred of Fantastic Romantic Fiction?

Two Christian authors share reader response to their explorations of longing and love.
— Parker J. Cole in March 2021 —
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