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One of the sillier myths in our culture claims, “Most men don’t read.” Sometimes this is a real trend. Other times it’s wishful thinking because some folks don’t want to share stories that boys and men want to read. Still, we can join to equip Christian fathers and other mentors for their unique God-given responsibility—to train kids to fight dragons. And for that mission, author James R. Hannibal rides back into the studio.

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• Twist of Time by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer
• Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo
• Author Update from Author Media
• Descendant Publishing

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Quotes and notes

• Lightraiders year 2: Crowdfunding campaign
• Yes, Men and Boys Will Read—If You Give Them the Right Books

Intro: James R. Hannibal

Former stealth pilot James R. Hannibal is no stranger to secrets and adventure. He has been shot at, locked up by surface to air missiles, has hunted insurgents with drones, and was once chased by an armed terrorist down a winding German road. James is the Realm Award–winning author of the Lightraider Academy Trilogy series and a three-time winner of the Silver Falchion Award for Juvenile Fiction for his Section 13 series. He also stewards the discipleship learning adventure game Lightraiders.

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1. Lightraiders is being quietly re-forged

• Life updates: Something brought James here—fate, destiny, a horse.
• How we can pray for the Hannibals and support Courser Media.
• Meanwhile, the original for-profit Lightraiders is now a nonprofit.
• Reasons for the change, especially for culture-changing Christians.

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