This Weekend: Tonight’s Fireside Chat and Spring Scavenger Hunt!

Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #16

E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast. He coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and creates other resources for fans and families, serving with his wife, Lacy, in their central Texas church. Stephen's first novel, the sci-fi adventure Above the Circle of Earth, launched in March 2025 from Enclave Publishing.

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    The fight for the space mission begins in his homeworld.

    Brock Rivers never wanted to be a repairman on Mars. Years ago, he failed to protect his family, and now he labors across a frontier planet to keep his children alive and escape CAUSE. But the spacefaring humanist regime is taking over Martian colonies, forcing all to join the secular state.

    Back in Brock’s homeworld, his people summon him to fulfill old hopes with a new dream. After decades of cultural isolation, they plan to restore missions for the 22nd century, voyaging beyond Earth to share the gospel in space. Brock must find a ship and recruit a team of misfit believers. They expect opposition from the formidable CAUSE, but not from a more deceptive enemy.

    One adversary attacks from the shadows to destroy the faithful. Others unify to oppose the project. Brock and his family must fight to resist these enemies of the space mission or else return to exile forever.

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    Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella
    Sara Ella’s new fantasy Glass Across the Sea reflects an enchanting parable of light illuminating darkness, leading to forgiveness and redemption.
    —Stephany Araujo —

    Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cuts a Careful Line Between Evil and Redemption

    The smash-hit shonen adventure boldly presents its characters with flaws and virtues, be they noble demon slayers or vile demon lords.
    — A. D. Sheehan —

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    Glass Across the Sea

    Sara Ella’s new fantasy Glass Across the Sea reflects an enchanting parable of light illuminating darkness, leading to forgiveness and redemption.

    Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cuts a Careful Line Between Evil and Redemption

    The smash-hit shonen adventure boldly presents its characters with flaws and virtues, be they noble demon slayers or vile demon lords.
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    Jesus’s People Need Fantastic Stories

    We need fantastic stories like we need food, water, air, love, and above all, Jesus himself.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    I’ve Launched My Own Web Portal

    With all this expected growth in Christian fantasy, I’m going to need a bigger blog.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    The Most Challenging Objections to Story Violence

    “If you make life too antiseptic, you discredit how difficult it is to be faithful.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    The Best Arguments Against Cussing in Stories

    “There is no disputing that reading and/or hearing profanity can negatively seed our imagination.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Christian Fans Must Respond with Maturity to Fictional Magic

    Should Christians read stories with fantasy magic? What about parents or leaders who have forbidden this?
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Live at Great Homeschool Convention in Fort Worth!

    Today and Saturday, I’m helping to share fantastic, Christian-created stories at Realm Makers Bookstore.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Lorehaven Arrives at Teach Them Diligently in Waco

    We’ll reopen with the exhibit hall Friday morning at 10 a.m.!
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Mission Report, Supplemental: Photos from Lorehaven at Teach Them Diligently in Waco

    We kept hearing people say things like, “I’m so glad you guys are doing this. There’s such a need!”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    On the Road for Realm Makers 2019!

    I’m hosting the Lorehaven booth, exploring creativity, and discussing the challenges of “PG-13” writing at RealmMakers, July 18–20 in St. Louis.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —
    E. Stephen Burnett explores fantastical stories for God’s glory as publisher of Lorehaven.com and its weekly Fantastical Truth podcast. He coauthored The Pop Culture Parent and creates other resources for fans and families, serving with his wife, Lacy, in their central Texas church. Stephen's first novel, the sci-fi adventure Above the Circle of Earth, launched in March 2025 from Enclave Publishing.

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