Fantastical Truth
Episodes
BONUS: How Might Biblical Fiction Best Explore Jesus’s Early Life? | with R. S. Ingermanson
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation continues with author R. S. Ingermanson, whose new series time-travels to the world of first-century Israel.
15. What if NASA Finally Launched for Mars, But One Astronaut Was a Saboteur? | Oxygen with Randy Ingermanson
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Ingermanson joins us to explore his foray into sci-fi with his 2001 novel Oxygen.
14. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just People and Creation, But Also Fantastic Stories?
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will the idea of stories and books last into the eternity ruled by King Jesus—and what about the stories we love now?
13. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just His People But His Creation?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our Epic Resurrection series, anticipating Jesus's renewal of planet Earth and all of his material creation.
12. What if Jesus Promised to Redeem Not Just Our Souls but Our Bodies?
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the resurrection that Jesus promised his people, we will become more fully human, and nothing less.
11. What If Your Suicidal Space Battle Failed, Then You Defected to the Enemy? | Firebird with Kathy Tyers
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Come aboard the good ship Fantastical Truth for our first interview with space opera novelist Kathy Tyers.
10. How Can Excellent Christian Fiction Strengthen Our Faith in Jesus?
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How have stories shaped the desires and beliefs of "ex-Christians," and how can better stories help build our faith?
9. What If the Armies of Hell Tried to Invade Your Hometown? | This Present Darkness
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lorehaven review chief Austin Gunderson joins us to explore Frank E. Peretti's 1986 spiritual warfare thriller "This Present Darkness."
8. How Does Pandemic Fiction Help Us Seek God’s Strength in Scary Times? | The Line Between
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemic stories, such as Tosca Lee's 2019 novel The Line Between, can help Christians prepare our imaginations for these trials.
7. How Does Jesus Define and Redeem His Gift of Imagination? | with Brian Godawa
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist and nonfiction author Brian Godawa joins our team to explore the epic theme of imagination in light of Scripture.
6. How Did You First Discover Fantastical Stories?
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This time it's personal: Fantastical Truth shares some of your stories about how you first discovered amazing fiction.
BONUS: Share Your Story About How You Discovered Fantastical Fiction
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the first fantastical story you read? We'd love to consider featuring your memory on our next podcast episode.
5. What Harm Are ‘The Witcher’ and Other Shows Doing to Their People? | with Jason Morehead
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
OpusZine writer Jason Morehead helps us engage a sensitive topic: the challenges and exploitation of "mature" streaming fantasy dramas.
4. What Are the Top Recent Debates Among Christian Fantasy Fans?
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We survey seven debates Christian fans followed in 2019, from female heroes, to fictional magic, to "cancel culture" versus young-adult novels.
3. What If Dancing Could Control the World? | Hidden Current
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Hinck's novel Hidden Current glides into a fantastic island world, where powerful people have twisted God's creative gifts.
2. What Do We Mean By Saying ‘It’s A Christian Story’?
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's explore a big debate: Should we look for the "Christian label” on Christian-made novels, movies, music and other creations?
1. What If the Three Wise Men Actually Wanted to Crown a King? | The End of the Magi
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We explore Patrick W. Carr's novel The End of the Magi, which follows the guiding star of Scripture while speculating on the Bible's mysteries.
0. Fantastical Truth | Trailer
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From the creators of Lorehaven magazine comes this podcast for Christian readers of fantasy, science fiction, and beyond.