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“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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    Alleged ‘Rock and Roll’ Soundtrack Incites Suspicion of Netflix’s Narnia Movie

    Producers praise their upcoming film’s “unbelievably contemporary music,” which doesn’t bode well for C.S. Lewis’s traditional themes.
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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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    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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    Alleged ‘Rock and Roll’ Soundtrack Incites Suspicion of Netflix’s Narnia Movie

    Producers praise their upcoming film’s “unbelievably contemporary music,” which doesn’t bode well for C.S. Lewis’s traditional themes.

    ‘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.
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    Shazam Sequel Can’t Appease The Fans’ Fury

    More fans want superhero stories to act their age, connect with a larger world, and respect metahuman virtues.
    E. Stephen Burnett

    Join My Livestream This Thursday: Seven Ways to Find Truth in Fantastic Stories

    You may have grown up hearing that certain fantastical tales are “bad” or “good.” Yet how does Scripture actually reveal that popular culture is a mess of all the above?
    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

    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.
    E. Stephen Burnett

    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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    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

    This Russian Cover for Frank Peretti’s ‘This Present Darkness’ Beats All the American Covers

    All of This Present Darkness’s American covers are okay, but the most amazing cover graces the 2011 Russian-language edition.
    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

    ‘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

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

    “This story-world really needs more time to find its grown-up potential to be a strong addition to the DC lineup.”
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    Say Goodnight Kevin’s Podcast Made Me a Dallas Jenkins Fan

    Kevin McCreary interviews “The Chosen” series director Dallas Jenkins, who has a great take on evangelical culture.
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    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!”
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    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

    ‘If Only Christians Made Great Art!’ Ignores Real-World Criticism

    Any Christian artist, no matter the label or quality of the art, will face criticism or even persecution.
    E. Stephen Burnett

    Some Quick and Mixed Thoughts on ‘Shazam!’

    Last night my wife and I saw DC’s new hero film “Shazam!”, and I have some brief reactions.
    E. Stephen Burnett

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

    I care less for stories about Batman’s villains than I’d care to read an auto-parts manual for the Batmobile.
    E. Stephen Burnett

    You Must Not Steal E-Books

    I keep seeing all these excuses from e-book thieves eager to justify their violation of God’s law.
    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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