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Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #16

Welcome aboard, 2025 scavenger hunters. Stop by for your secret clue, plus some espresso from the ship’s galley. Don’t forget to bring your favorite books.
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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    Ruthless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
    Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.
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    NETFLIX vs. NARNIA? Join tonight’s X Space at 8 p.m. Eastern

    ​Come join us tonight (Thursday, Dec. 11) on X.com for this live audio call-in show​ at 8 p.m. Eastern.
    — E. Stephen Burnett in December 2025 —

    291. Twenty Years Ago, How Did the First Narnia Theatrical Film Get Made? | with Mark Joseph

    “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” pre-producer and marketer takes us into the origins of Walden Media’s 2005 theatrical take on C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy.
    Christmas on the Goblin Express by J. J. Fischer
    Christmas on the Goblin Express by J. J. Fischer offers a delightful and poignant ride dashed with popular film and fiction references.
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    ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Goes to the Movies?

    Join our first Space on X.com this Friday, Dec. 5 to engage the new announcement of an “Adventures in Odyssey” prequel film, coming to theaters fall 2026.
    — E. Stephen Burnett in December 2025 —

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    Ruthless

    Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.

    NETFLIX vs. NARNIA? Join tonight’s X Space at 8 p.m. Eastern

    ​Come join us tonight (Thursday, Dec. 11) on X.com for this live audio call-in show​ at 8 p.m. Eastern.

    291. Twenty Years Ago, How Did the First Narnia Theatrical Film Get Made? | with Mark Joseph

    “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” pre-producer and marketer takes us into the origins of Walden Media’s 2005 theatrical take on C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy.
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    Does ‘Engaging Popular Culture’ Include Right-Wing Talk Radio?

    If anyone would engage popular culture for God’s glory and others’ good, then you must find the good even in populist conservative culture.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    It’s Legalistic to Punish Joshua Harris for the Sins of ‘The Purity Culture’

    Joshua Harris taught some bad stuff. But it’s also legalistic to condemn him for the sins of other teachers.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    About that ‘How Should Christians Have Sex?’ Article and the Exvangelical Problem

    Some “exvangelical” leaders need to find real healing from conflicts with family and church, rather than trying to find solutions through punditry.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    ‘Superhero Movie Fatigue’ vs. ‘Avengers: Endgame’

    Even if we would prefer “superhero movie fatigue” conquer box offices, let’s “rejoice with those who rejoice.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Say Goodnight Kevin’s Podcast Made Me a Dallas Jenkins Fan

    Kevin McCreary interviews “The Chosen” series director Dallas Jenkins, who has a great take on evangelical culture.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    If Creators Turn a Story Into Just More ‘Worldview’ Work, I’m (Likely) Out

    Nothing personal, but if movies embrace Sexualityism agendas over story, I’m free to embrace rest over yet another culture-engagement job.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    C. S. Lewis Effectively Remarks on Mueller Report Reactions

    If we hear that our enemies actually didn’t do a terrible deed, do we “wish that black was a little blacker”?
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    How Weaker Brothers May Begin to Boss Christians About Social Justice Issues

    Some Christians teach about social justice, based on Scripture, but also based on their personal conflicts.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Weaker Brothers Shouldn’t Boss Christians about Music, Food, or Fantasy

    Why have Christians let people who are most vulnerable to certain sins teach about them to the rest of us?
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    What To Do with Christian Leaders Who Condemn People via Tweet?

    Long-distance condemnation of people via Twitter posts makes a mockery of real, godly ministry.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    C. S. Lewis Remixed: Dangers of Evangelical Church Repentance

    C. S. Lewis’s past wisdom challenges today’s young Christians who feel they must apologize for the church.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Do Christian Creators Know When Their Movies are Bad?

    “Christian movies are cheesy and sentimentalist!” News flash: many of the filmmakers already agree.
    — 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.

    full biography | events | contact Stephen

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