Fantastical Truth

Escape bad books. Find the best Christian-made fantasy and sci-fi for God’s glory.

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68. Why Do Time Travelers Like to Romanticize the Past? | Come Back to Me with Jody Hedlund

Posted June 29, 202100:51:47

Stories can help readers explore the past in new ways, often showing how history points to ultimate happy endings.

67. How Do Fantastic Stories Avoid Preachiness While Still Discipling Readers in Christ? | with L. G. McCary

Posted June 22, 202101:15:11

Christian-made stories should not preach from on high at readers beyond the "fourth wall," but should help disciple our imaginations in Christ.

66. What If You Escaped Your Floating Island, But Returned to Face Rebellion? | Windward Shore with Sharon Hinck

Posted June 15, 202101:11:01

Author Sharon Hinck joins us to explore grace versus legalism in her recently concluded fantasy trilogy, The Dancing Realms series.

65. Why Do Homeschool Families Love Christian-Made Fantastical Fiction?

Posted June 8, 202100:52:32

At the traveling Realm Makers Bookstore, homeschool families love to find Christian-made fantastical fiction. What can they teach us?

64. Should Christians ‘Mask Up’ or ‘Get Vaccines’ to Prevent Fiction Infections?

Posted May 25, 202101:05:55

Viruses, masks, and vaccines act out a parable for sin, the law, and grace, so let's not confuse secular symbols for religious realities.