Fantastical Truth

Latest Episodes:

75. What If Only Human Blood and Sacrifice Could Save Your Empire? | The Seventh Sun with Lani Forbes Aug 17, 2021

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We deconstruct faith and suffering in Lani Forbes's Mesoamerican fantasy novel The Seventh Sun, winner of three Realm Awards.

74. What If Christians Created Backstory for Noah’s Ark and Also Built the Actual Boat? | with Tim Chaffey Aug 10, 2021

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We're joined by Tim Chaffey of Answers in Genesis, one of the creative architects who helped build the Ark Encounter.

73. Does the Pentagon’s UFO Report Expose Unidentified Aerial Phenomena? | with Colin Samul Aug 03, 2021

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Colin Samul joins us to explore the Pentagon's June report, which could not explain over 140 aerial encounters with strange objects.

72. When Our World Groans Under Sin, Should Christians Support Space Flight? Jul 27, 2021

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God calls his people to comfort the afflicted, but also gave us his ancient command to explore the Earth and beyond.

71. Why Do Christian Fans and Authors Assemble at Realm Makers? | at Realm Makers 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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At Realm Makers, we shared story joys with executive director Scott Minor, The Seventh Sun author Lani Forbes, and other fantastic creators.

70. Why Did A 1980s Televangelist Try to Cancel the RPG DragonRaid? | with James R. Hannibal Jul 13, 2021

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Suspense and fantasy novelist James R. Hannibal joins us to explore this true story of dice-rolling, discipleship, death, and rebirth.

69. How Can Faithful Stories Best Show Backslidden Heroes? Jul 06, 2021

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Realistic backsliders recover faith not by shallow isolated sentiment, but by serious biblical restoration to Christ's people.

68. Why Do Time Travelers Like to Romanticize the Past? | Come Back to Me with Jody Hedlund Jun 29, 2021

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Stories can help readers explore the past in new ways, often showing how history points to ultimate happy endings.

67. How Do Fantastic Stories Avoid Preachiness While Still Discipling Readers in Christ? | with L. G. McCary Jun 22, 2021

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Christian-made stories should not preach from on high at readers beyond the "fourth wall," but should help disciple our imaginations in Christ.

66. What If You Escaped Your Floating Island, But Returned to Face Rebellion? | Windward Shore with Sharon Hinck Jun 15, 2021

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Author Sharon Hinck joins us to explore grace versus legalism in her recently concluded fantasy trilogy, The Dancing Realms series.