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Fantastical Truth

Lorehaven
Christianity
Mars
Science Fiction
The Bible
God
Storytelling
Scripture
Above the Circle Of Earth
Romantasy
Narratives
The God Of Story
Evangelism
Disney
Fantasy
Fantastical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Narnia
Fairy Tale Retellings
Star Wars
Speculative Fiction

Lorehaven explores fantastical stories for God’s glory: fantasy, sci-fi, and beyond.

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To fight real monsters, we don’t need toxic empathy or the notion that exorcisms can resolve all demonic problems. Instead we start with the gospel of Jesus Christ that alone brings holiness. Yet how do we also train our imaginations with better stor... more

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Demons do bad things in the Bible and in the modern world. But how does a fallen spirit get around its limitations as an immaterial being? Meanwhile, how do creators of movies about demons get around the obvious budget limitations and need for showin... more

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Many fans love the idea of demon hunters, whether they are Dr. Abraham Van Helsing’s warrior band, hyper-disciplined young shonen slayers, immortal elves, or K-pop stars. But in response to these righteous crusades, some fans find themselves defendin... more

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Thanks to all the human drama of this year, you may have missed the news about even more professional military men been sharing testimonies about their witnessing unknown aerial phenomena blasting through the laws of physics. These sightings are not ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael F. Kane
Author of the After Moses series
Episode: 255. What Are Space Westerns? | After Moses with Michael F. Kane
Rachelle Nelson
Author of Embergold and previous works, celebrated for her contributions to Christian fantasy literature
Enclave Publishing
Episode: 254. Who Would Win in a Fight Between Spaceships and Dragons? | Embergold with Rachelle Nelson
E. Stephen Burnett
Publisher of Lorehaven and author of "Above the Circle of Earth"
Enclave Publishing
Episode: 252. What if Space Missionaries Fought the Secular State? | Above the Circle of Earth with E. Stephen Burnett
Daniel Schwabauer
Award-winning author, speaker, and teacher
Enclave Publishing
Episode: 250. How Does Scripture Reveal the God of Story? | with Daniel Schwabauer
Parker J. Cole
Author and podcaster
Episode: 249. What is ‘Romantasy’? | with Parker J. Cole
Kendra E. Ardnek
Author known for fairy tale retellings
Episode: 248. What Are Fairy-Tale Retellings? | with Kendra E. Ardnek
Clint Hall
Author of Echo Nova
Enclave Publishing
Episode: 246. What is Soft Science Fiction? | Echo Nova with Clint Hall

Hosts

E. Stephen Burnett
Publisher of Lorehaven and author, frequently contributes to discussions that intertwine fiction and Christian values.
Zackary Russell
Co-host and commentator on fantastical fiction and its connections to Christian principles, engaging with diverse topics in literature.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • I can’t stop listening and I don’t want to stop!

    This is a fun, fascinating, and inspiring podcast. Thank you, guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelARob
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun Listen

    I have found myself listening to these guys all the time. They are fun to listen to and are very respectful. They are also conservative, as am I, so I appreciate their perspective highly. I had to rewind a few parts here and there because of what they say about their theology. For example, they admit in an episode that they don’t believe that God is absolutely sovereign. Of course, this belief can easily unravel to some very dangerous theology. Plus, even though Aslan is a supposal, he is a fict... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    inlovewithstories
    United States6 months ago
  • Informative and current

    The love how they tackle current topics and don't go over the deep end but review from the extreme christian standpoint, the secular view and more importantly the biblical view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brandon Roots
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love how this show delves deep into various themes and stories.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mhelrich
    2 years ago
  • Gives a Christian take on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. They discuss everything from Zack Snyder's Justice League to the original Dracula novel by Bram Stoker. Always a good discussion.

    Podchaser
    4
    Jake Stoddard
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The hosts are praised for their ability to balance critical analysis with entertaining conversations.
They commend the respectful and insightful approach to discussions, making theological topics accessible and intriguing.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and thoughtful commentary on fantastical stories that connect faith and literature.
Many enjoy the depth of exploration into characters and themes in popular fiction, which adds a new layer to their understanding of these narratives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

252. What if Space Missionaries Fought the Secular State? | Above the Circle of Earth with E. Stephen Burnett
Q: What are the big ideas of your story?
The story explores how Christians can perform their missions while protecting their families in a secular world.
252. What if Space Missionaries Fought the Secular State? | Above the Circle of Earth with E. Stephen Burnett
Q: When did you receive Aslan into your heart?
At age seven, after being influenced by Narnia and other fantastical stories, I accepted Aslan.
246. What is Soft Science Fiction? | Echo Nova with Clint Hall
Q: What does the phrase hard science fiction mean?
Clint defines hard sci-fi as a genre focused on scientific accuracy and the implications of technology, contrasting it with soft sci-fi.
246. What is Soft Science Fiction? | Echo Nova with Clint Hall
Q: How exactly does the time travel work?
Clint explains that time is like a stream of water and emphasizes that while one can travel back in time, it may not necessarily impact the present.
248. What Are Fairy-Tale Retellings? | with Kendra E. Ardnek
Q: Why do readers also love retelling fairy tales?
Readers love fairy tales for their nostalgia, simplicity, and the moral themes they represent. They enjoy being able to revisit familiar stories with fresh perspectives.

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