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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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    Bilge and Beanstalks! Yahoo Scrawls Another Bad Take on C. S. Lewis’s Narnia

    Watch this, she’s gonna say, “Susan Pevensie got lipstick and grew up and that’s why she’s going to hell.” · E. Stephen Burnett

    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. · 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

    Prof. Michael Ward: ‘Tolkien’ Film Ignores Author’s Faith and Motives

    Michael Ward: “This handsome, earnest, yet overstuffed and poorly paced film . . . ignores Tolkien’s devout Christian faith.” · E. Stephen Burnett

    The Best Meme About That Black Hole Photo

    After that black hole photo, Lord of the Rings fans have drawn clear comparisons based on color palette. · E. Stephen Burnett

    Christians, How Do You Watch ‘Game of Thrones’?

    If you watch the HBO fantasy drama series, I’m curious about how you personally handle the porn parts. · E. Stephen Burnett

    Lorehaven’s Next Issue Reviews Fifteen Good Christian Fantastical Novels

    Tomorrow, Lorehaven Magazine’s new issue reviews Tosca Lee’s “The Line Between” and other novels by fantastical Christian authors. · E. Stephen Burnett

    Lorehaven’s Spring 2019 Issue Arrives Tuesday, March 26!

    Subscribers can get Lorehaven magazine’s spring 2019 issue this Tuesday at Lorehaven.com. · 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

    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

    ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Shows Man’s Good Stewardship

    In the How to Train Your Dragon series, man must reconcile with and actively train wild creation. · E. Stephen Burnett

    Little, Peddling Magicians Can Awaken Satanic Tyranny

    Uncle Andrew believes his “destiny” frees him from “all rules,” just like many of today’s political leaders. · 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

    Now More than Ever, Don’t Embrace the Power of the Dark Side

    Do we take seriously our own fictional heroes’ warnings not to embrace the power of the dark side? · 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 bio | events | contact
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