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.

full biography | events | contact Stephen

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • X
    • Goodreads
  • Now available in all systems

    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.

    Available at Amazon Buy direct from Enclave Find ACE at other bookstores
    Picked Up Pieces by Amy L. Sauder
    Morally gray characters with macabre powers play well in Amy L. Saunder’s sequel, exploring the power of words and personal identity.
    —Lorehaven Review Team —
    Lord of Winter by Jill Williamson and Andrew Swearingen
    Series author Jill Williamson and debut Andrew Swearingen craft this medieval political drama with complex characters and shifting motivations.
    —Lorehaven Review Team —
    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 —

    Seek the Fantastical Truth podcast

    Show archives Listener feedback
    All podcast sponsors
    Sponsor the podcast
    Subscribe to the show

    Picked Up Pieces

    Morally gray characters with macabre powers play well in Amy L. Saunder’s sequel, exploring the power of words and personal identity.

    Lord of Winter

    Series author Jill Williamson and debut Andrew Swearingen craft this medieval political drama with complex characters and shifting motivations.
    ESB homepage
    about E. Stephen Burnett
    Above the Circle of Earth (March 2025)
    Lorehaven.com
    Fantastical Truth podcast
    / Topics: Legalism
    author resources • subscribe free! subscribe free!

    Church Influencer, Before You Engage American Culture, Engage Thyself

    Many church influencers often come across as “for sale” to bad engagement because they are in fact rather impoverished.
    — 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 —

    Some Early Responses to Joshua Harris’s Confession of Apostasy

    Farewell, Joshua Harris. Come back soon.
    — 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 —

    Secular YA May Fade, But Fantastic Christian Fiction Will Live On

    Print is back. Secular YA writers are destroying one another. Meanwhile, Christian fiction is slowly rebooting.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Weaker Brothers Shouldn’t Boss Christians About Social Justice Work

    Older Christians: “Ministry work is the holiest!” Younger Christians: “Social justice work is the holiest.”
    — 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 —

    Amelie Wen Zhao’s Critics Enforce New Fantasy Legalism

    Progressivists who target Amelie Wen Zhao outdo the legalism of the old Christian fundamentalists.
    — 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 —

    The ‘Widow’s Mite’: It Might Not Mean What You Think it Means

    The widow of Luke 21 who “gave all she had” isn’t an inspiration. She’s a tragedy.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Tim Keller: Jesus versus the ‘Religious People’?

    Tim Keller seems to repeat the old myth that the Pharisees were “Bible believers.”
    — 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

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • X
    • Goodreads