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185. What Are the Scariest Ghost Stories in Scripture? Oct 24, 2023

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From a king who inquired of the dead, to a party-crashing disembodied hand, to a "ghost" walking on the waves, all of Scripture's spooky accounts point to Christ.

184. How Can Nobledark Horror Explore the Problem of Evil? | with Marc Schooley Oct 17, 2023

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God’s word helps us confront wickedness in ourselves and the world, while great stories also help train our hearts for these spiritual battles.

183. Are Some Books So Scary That They Must Be ‘Banned’? Oct 10, 2023

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While some people want to restrict books and critics condemn “bans,” the most feared Book of all tells us to discern all things for Christ’s sake.

182. How Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Teach Wisdom, Love, and Courage? Oct 03, 2023

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When we get lost in a wonderful land, let's resist darkness and follow the narrow brick road toward the promised City for eternal saints.

181. What If You Fell Into Classic Paintings? | Beneath the Swirling Sky with Carolyn Leiloglou Sep 26, 2023

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In this new series, framed artworks become magical portals to other worlds, thanks to one homeschool mom and middle-grade author.

180. How Can Creative Stories Reflect Curious Realities? | The Looking-Glass Illusion with Sara Ella Sep 19, 2023

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Sara Ella explores her duology inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where whimsy leads to joy and "nonsense" beckons to foundational truth.

179. How Can Great Stories Show ‘Real’ Men vs. Good Men? Sep 12, 2023

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Inspired by Nancy R. Pearcey's new book The Toxic War on Masculinity, we compare the "Real" Man with the good men in fantastical stories.

178. Should We Weaponize Fantastical Stories To ‘Own the Libs’? Sep 05, 2023

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Christians may debate the place of "culture wars," but novels should be diplomatic artworks, not tools of destruction.

177. How Does J. K. Rowling’s World Expose Legalism, Fandom, and Sexual Activism? | with Marian Jacobs Aug 29, 2023

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Harry Potter's author proves more complex than many of her characters, seeking to show human nature better than her critics.

176. How Can Christians Plant An ‘Oasis of Imagination’? | with Ted Turnau Aug 22, 2023

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Ted Turnau (Popologetics, The Pop Culture Parent) subverts cultural idols and challenges us to engage our world through better creativity.

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