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Last week, an assassin’s bullet ended the earthly life of Christian brother, husband, father, and popular political activist Charlie Kirk. Thousands were watching on the campus of Utah Valley Univers…
Published on 9 hours ago
279. Which Top Three ‘Cage Stages’ Trap Christian Creators?
To become a hero following your God-given destiny, you’d best stay out of jail.[1. Photo by Saad Chaudhry on Unsplash.] Yet some Christian heroes do get caught in bad habits that keep them pacing in …
Published on 1 week ago
278. When Christian Heroes Die, How Can We Debate and Honor Their Work?
Here in the U.S., we just had Labor Day, meant to mark the actions of hard-working Americans. And right now many Christian families honor the work of Christian heroes who are now at rest, such as pas…
Published on 2 weeks ago
277. Isn’t Physical Book Collection a Waste of Resources?
So many books, so little time, space, and money. Many fans love collecting physical copies of their favorite stories, often so much that they run out of bookshelf space. (Stephen and Zack are in this…
Published on 3 weeks ago
276. How Can Parents Find Books That Aren’t Just ‘Not Woke’ But Are Actually Good?
Over summer and school seasons alike, many Christian parents want books for their kids that don’t have things like “Agenda” or “Wokeness.”[1. Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash.] But in our zeal to k…
Published on 4 weeks ago
275. Why Do Fans Debate Light Stories vs. Heavy Stories?
We’ve just seen the end of this year’s summer blockbuster movie season, such as it was. Most of the drama was about the movies rather than in the movies. Fans debate whether stories should be lighter…
Published on 1 month ago
274. Why Shouldn’t AI-Generated Content Replace Human Stories?
Last month at the Realm Makers Expo, we met many skilled Christian creators who are making amazing stories in books, games, and the visual arts. Yet some people believe all this stuff is pointless or…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
273. Could Jesus Redeem 2D Animated Films? | Light of the World with Tom and Tony Bancroft
As we’ve often heard, some modern films may feel difficult to enjoy! Yet today we celebrate famed animated tales of yore, including the artists behind classic characters like Cogsworth, Iago, Pumbaa,…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
272. Can We Save Cinema from Sloppy Stories?
Last week, Zackary Russell and E. Stephen Burnett celebrated the Realm Makers Expo![1. Photo by Felix Mooneeram on Unsplash.] That means this episode is another Stephen solo show. This one reveals a …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
271. How Do Christians Serve in Video Game Mission Fields? | with Brock Henderson
Christian missionaries have traveled oceans to strange new lands.[1. “Clayfire” game concept art is courtesy The Salvation Poem Project.] They’ve smuggled Bibles into hostile territory. Someday they …
Published on 2 months ago