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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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    Ten Top Reasons Why ‘The Flash’ Has Flopped

    Shazam Sequel Can’t Appease The Fans’ Fury

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

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

    On Christ and Pop Culture: Shazam! Brings the Laughs while Struggling with Super-Maturity

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

    The Best Meme About That Black Hole Photo

    Some Quick and Mixed Thoughts on ‘Shazam!’

    Sorry, ‘Joker’ and Other Villain Stories, But I’m Mostly Interested in Heroes

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

    Zack Snyder v Justice League and My Conflicted Reactions

    This is the Strangest Timeline

    Three Reasons Why Pure Flix Needs to Make R-Rated Movies

    Christian Movies Will Get Better When Audiences Seriously Demand Them

    My New Year’s Resolution: Reject Story Cynicism

    Aquaman Respects Women, and So Should His Defenders

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

    Feedback: Here’s How My Friends Find Time for All These Popular Shows

    If Spider-Man Dies, We Grieve, Even if We Know He’s Coming Back

    Everyone’s a Critic: A Response to Criticism of My Criticism of Critics

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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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