My Screenwriter Mom Introduced Me to Fantastic Sci-Fi in the 1960s

Grandfather Jason William Karpf remembers his mother, Elinor Karpf, sharing cinematic fare like “Planet of the Apes” and “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
— Jason William Karpf —

Venus is More Than Just a Love Goddess

C. S. Lewis shows that we think too small if we fail to find satisfaction in Venus’s influence.
— Shannon Stewart —

The Fantastical Elements of Romantic Fiction, part 1

Too often readers reject romance as nothing more than fluff stories, overlooking the fantastical worldbuilding in this genre.
— Parker J. Cole in February 2021 —

Stories with Bad Ideas Can Still Help Us Grow

I’ve learned to value faith-challenging fiction from authors like Ayn Rand, Ted Chiang, and Billy Coffey.
— L.G. McCary —

Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 2: Venus

Venus used to be a main destination for sci fi, inspiring Dagobah-like settings. But Venus could well be more like Bespin…in the clouds…
— Travis Perry in February 2021 —

The Mandalorian is a Religious Fundamentalist, and Here’s Why That’s Awesome

Din Djarin from the Star Wars series often finds his strong moral code challenged.
— Josiah DeGraaf —

The Death and Rebirth of Magic in Children’s Fantasy

Some tales insist on dividing fantasy and reality, but others remind readers how both work together.
— R. J. Anderson —

Settling the Solar System in Science Fiction, part 1: Mercury

How has science fiction seen the settlement of Mercury? And what would it take to survive there or anywhere? Is Mercury good colony material?
— Travis Perry in February 2021 —

Fictional Magic Systems Can Go Beyond Rules and Reveal Deeper Characters

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

How God Uses Story Villains for Our Good

We can love villains when they reveal our brokenness and lead us to God’s grace.
— Zackary Russell —

Stargate SG-1 Update: Christianity in the Episode “Demons”

Midway through season three, “Stargate SG-1” directly addresses Christianity in an episode called “Demons.”
— Travis Perry in January 2021 —

‘One Piece’ Manga Reaches Chapter 1000: How Did This Pirate Become King?

This manga and anime have won their own crew of loyal friends, thanks to creator Eiichiro Oda’s love for adventure, comedy, and exposure of evil.
— L. Jagi Lamplighter —

How Political Punditry Has Taken Over Christian Popular Subcultures

Since the early 2000s, even benign evangelical fads like end-times mania have been replaced by totalizing national narratives.
— E. Stephen Burnett —

Who Can Put a Price on Daring Love, Loyalty, and Swordsmanship?

Fantasy helps us imagine how we fight for the freedom of goodness, justice, love, mercy, knowledge, and truth itself.
— Azalea Dabill in January 2021 —

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ Collides with Itself

The time-inverting action film is not a great sci-fi thriller, but does offer fantastic and even wholesome spectacle.
— Josh Hugo —

A Scientific Theory of Magic

This post ponders what would it mean if magic were simply an undiscovered form of energy. How would known physics affect practical magic?
— Travis Perry in January 2021 —

Why ‘The Wild Swans’ Has Captivated Me Since Childhood

Elijah David: “This classic fairy tale emphasizes Elisa’s self-sacrifice for her brothers, reflecting biblical agape love.”
— Elijah David —

Wonder Woman 1984 v. Disneyfied Imagination: A Spoiler-Filled Defense

Some critics pretend like superhero movies are mainly about wish-fulfillment, but Wonder Woman 1984 directly challenges this idol.
— Anthony G. Cirilla —
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