Fantastical Truth

Fantastical Truth


Latest Episodes

273. Could Jesus Redeem 2D Animated Films? | Light of the World with Tom and Tony Bancroft
July 29, 2025

For decades the Bancroft brothers have animated classic characters across many realms, including this fall's new movie about our greatest Hero.

272. Can We Save Cinema from Sloppy Stories?
July 22, 2025

We need no automatic loyalty for big-budget movies that fall into made-up moralities, flippant franchises, and scandalized or sillified superheroes.

271. How Do Christians Serve in Video Game Mission Fields? | with Brock Henderson
July 15, 2025

Faithful gamers are finding fertile soil in digital worlds, leading to this year's crossover between Realm Makers and Christian Game Developers.

270. How Did C. S. Lewis Fight for Living and Learning in Wartime?
July 08, 2025

Lets heed the Narnia authors wise warnings against pacifism or violence, and his praise for biblical courage and defense of good causes.

269. How Can Fantasy Fans Dispel Occult Darkness? | On Magic and Miracles with Marian A. Jacobs
July 01, 2025

Christian fans often hear warnings about fantasy stories' temptations, but Scripture shows differences between real occult and fictional spellcraft.

268. What are Fantastical Parables? | The Road to Kaeluma
June 24, 2025

Inspired by Jesus's parable of the two sons, Perry Wilson and Landon Hawley have created this new audio adventure from the Christian ministry Cru.

267. What If a Bad Father Fought to Be a Hero? | The Hole-Man with Dan Daetz
June 17, 2025

Men may defend their families and nations by flying amazing airships, yet struggle with the temptations and tough decisions of earthly callings.

266. How Do You Assemble a New Expo for Christian Fandoms? | with Scott Minor
June 10, 2025

Hear the backstory of Realm Makers, from its 2013 origin as a fantastical writers conference to the new 2025 Realm Makers Expo coming this July to Grand Rapids.

265. How Can We Shine the Gospel at the Realm Makers Expo?
June 04, 2025

Christian-led conferences attract saints as well as nonbelievers who like wholesome stories, making them fantastic fields for creative missions.

264. Which Stories Will Last Forever in New Earth?
May 27, 2025

God likes the physical world He created, and thats why He will redeem human subcreations for eternity, including fantastical novels we enjoy for His glory.