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

“Authentic Christian characters can provide a rare opportunity to explore common challenges believers face in a fresh light. And we have a lot of thoughts we’d love to share on this front.”

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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    ‘David’ Creators Answer all Your Questions About the Animated Hit Movie

    Sunrise Animation film directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes join journalist Josh Shepherd for this exclusive interview.
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    293. How is ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Making an Animated Film?

    In this special live-recorded episode, Stephen and Zack explore Focus on the Family’s 2026 theatrical release and franchise rebrand.

    ‘Stranger Things’ Season Five Gives Weight to Parents’ Fears

    While the first half of the final season suffers from flattened characters, the series offers surprising nuance to its previous messages.
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    Shadowcast by Crystal D. Grant
    Crystal D. Grant’s debut fantasy slowly builds out a complex medieval world, populated by quickly sketched yet fully realized characters.
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    292. How Can Christians Confront Fiction Legalists?

    When people sinfully judge our story choices, Scripture helps us get ready to answer them with doctrinal truth and personal confidence.

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    ‘David’ Creators Answer all Your Questions About the Animated Hit Movie

    Sunrise Animation film directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes join journalist Josh Shepherd for this exclusive interview.

    293. How is ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Making an Animated Film?

    In this special live-recorded episode, Stephen and Zack explore Focus on the Family’s 2026 theatrical release and franchise rebrand.

    ‘Stranger Things’ Season Five Gives Weight to Parents’ Fears

    While the first half of the final season suffers from flattened characters, the series offers surprising nuance to its previous messages.
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    This Weekend: Tonight’s Fireside Chat and Spring Scavenger Hunt!

    “Authentic Christian characters can provide a rare opportunity to explore common challenges believers face in a fresh light. And we have a lot of thoughts we’d love to share on this front.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Clearing My Tabs, March 2023

    I’m exploring: A theology of revival. Brains are not like computers. “Jesus Revolution” proves popular. Let’s speak clearly about Sexualityism.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    A Wild Review of ‘The Pop Culture Parent’ Appears!

    “The Pop Culture Parent is written by a trio of authors who describe why it’s important for parents to engage with their children in popular culture.”
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    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?
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Join Thursday’s Live Webcast: How Did You First Find Fantastic Fiction?

    This Thursday, April 21, I’m hosting a webcast for Realm Makers, inspired by reader stories about how they first discovered fantastical tales.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    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.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    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.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    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.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Live from Realm Makers 2019

    It’s day 3 of Realm Makers, with all its exhaustion/energy, friendship/networking, and work/recreation.
    — 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 —

    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.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Nightmare Come True: Our Car Broke Down and Stranded Us in the Desert

    Last week, one of my worst traveling fears came true. But I also got to see a deus ex machina in real life.
    — E. Stephen Burnett —

    Stephen’s Prayer Requests for This Weekend in Cincinnati and Beyond

    Today I’m asking readers to pray for Realm Makers Bookstore, Lorehaven, and me in these ways.
    — 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 —
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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 biography | events | contact Stephen

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