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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 bio | events | contact
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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.

    I’ve Launched My Own Web Portal

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

    Tim Keller: Jesus versus the ‘Religious People’?

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

    Aquaman Isn’t Simply ‘Big Dumb Fun,’ So Why Do Critics Claim It Is?

    Aquaman is big, but it’s not dumb, and it’s fantastically sincere, not “cheesy.”

    People Keep Finding SpecFaith By Searching for ‘Spells’

    Why are these two SpecFaith articles about “magic spells” so popular?

    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.

    ‘Young Justice’ Fans Actually Got the Show Renewed, So Why Do Some Still Complain?

    Some fans’ sense of bitter entitlement betrays the heroes we enjoy.

    I Can’t Follow All These Popular Shows and Movies; How Do You People Do It?

    I find myself feeling lost and “uncool” among all these lists about the best popular culture of 2018.

    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.

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    Join Me Tonight on the Realm Makers Livestream: How Can Stories Help Us Long for Heaven?

    Join E. Stephen Burnett to smash some idols while exploring the God-exalting gift of fantasy that reflects eternity.
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    Quotes and Notes: Should Christian Fantasy Include Magic?

    Explore these biblical quotes and notes for E. Stephen Burnett’s July 11 workshop at SoCal Christian Writers Virtual Conference.
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    Exclusive | Quotes and Notes: Putting Pop Culture in its Place

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    Join Me at the Realm Makers June 25 Livestream: How Can Stories Help Us in Traumatic Times?

    I’d love to hear what kinds of stories you prefer during traumatic times.
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    Yes, Marriage and Family are Still Normative and Good Gifts for Today’s Church

    Some Christians do idolize marriage and other gifts of God. But the solution isn’t to ignore or minimize his gifts’ original good purpose.
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    Local Blogger Gives ‘The Screwtape Letters’ A Modern Spin for Today’s Uncertain Times

    If C. S. Lewis’s satirical demon Screwtape was around in today’s modern contemporary present, what would he say to us now?
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    UPDATED: Today I’m Teaching at Teach Them Diligently: What’s the Point of Popular Culture and Why Should Parents Care?

    You can register to hear my talk: What’s the Point of Popular Culture and Why Should Parents Care?
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    Get a Free Chapter from My First Book, The Pop Culture Parent (Coming Fall 2020)

    The Pop Culture Parent releases Sept. 7, 2020, but you can get a free chapter early at ThePopCultureParent.com.
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    We’ve Rescheduled ‘The Pop Culture Parent’ to Release Sept. 7, 2020

    Our new release date is Sept. 7, 2020 for The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ.
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    Cover Reveal for The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ

    My first book The Pop Culture Parent has a title, release date, and this fantastical cover.
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    Pssst: Christian Endorsers of Bad Books May Not Have Even Read Them

    Here’s one annoying publishing secret: Sometimes the famous evangelical endorser has not even read the book.
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    Commenter on Sexual-Revolutionary Allies: ‘They’re Enablers, Not Friends’

    Heed this insider’s warning about sex-revolution sympathizers who ignore real people’s real trauma.
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    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.
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    Some Early Responses to Joshua Harris’s Confession of Apostasy

    Farewell, Joshua Harris. Come back soon.
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    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.
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    The Perils of Exploring Space from a Groaning Planet

    Sin has turned the heavens into a killing field of humans versus nature, technological breakdown, insanity, and invading demons.
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    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.
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    I Just Signed with New Growth Press for a Book Releasing Next Year

    In this nonfiction work, Ted Turnau, myself, and Jared Moore will explore gospel-centered parenting and popular culture for God’s glory.
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    Seven Ways to Find Truth in Fantastic Stories

    Finding truth in fantastic stories starts with, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever.”
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    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 bio | events | contact
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