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212. Should Video Games Star Sensual Heroines? | with Paeter Frandsen and Cap Stewart
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The gamer community is in uproar.[1. Photo by Jose Gil on Unsplash.] About what? About all the things. Even occasional gamers have heard about triple-A title flops, “Sweet Baby Inc.” consultants, live-service criticism, and the dual controversies over the sexy heroine of Stellar Blade versus the normal heroine of Star Wars: Outlaws. Apart from all …
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211. Why Do Failed Heroes Feel So Frustrating?
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King David was a man after God’s own heart. But he failed. King Arthur was the legendary ruler of Britain. But he also failed. And in newer fiction, Paul Atreides was the prophesied Lisan al Gaib. And, once again, he failed. Why is it so frustrating to watch all these real and fictional heroes keep failing? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Chro…
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210. What Can First-Time Guests Expect at a Christian Writers’ Conference? | with J. J. Johnson
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We’re partners with Realm Makers is the leading fantastical conference for Christian creatives. Recently organizers shared that over 40 percent of registrations for this July’s event are first-time guests. This brings back memories! So we thought we’d share them with you. What’s it like at a writers’ conference? And what should first-time guests ex…
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209. How Can We Avoid Clichéd Criticism of Christian Fiction?
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What comes to your mind with the label “Christian fiction”? If you grew up evangelical or heard the stereotypes, you likely think negative assumptions. For example, we assume “Christian fiction” has predictable plots, shallow characters, and cheap evangelism. Even when some stories do, how can we avoid our own cliched notions about all those “bad” …
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208: How Does The Logos Theatre Adapt Narnia for the Stage? | with Noah Stratton
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Sixteen years ago next month, there was a Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian movie. But guess what version Narnia steward Douglas Gresham praised as a better adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s book? It is The Academy of Arts Logos Theatre’s Prince Caspian, now performing through April 2024 at The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.! We invite one Lo…
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207. Should We Get Mad When Christians Scorn Fantastical Fiction?
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If you’re a Christian fantastical fan, you’re gonna have a bad time. That’s because some critics accuse you of special sin by liking that “entertainment” stuff. So when that popular religious leader, or that random comment, or even your own trusted family member or pastor, warns you against popular culture and fantastical stories, how should you re…
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Episode 368: Marvel Two-in-One #77 - Only The Swamp Survives
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Cancelled Comic Cavalcade Hello, and welcome to episode 367 of The Fantasticast. Each episode, Steve Lacey guides you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four. After an extended break, Steve is back to continue his journey through the latter issues of Marvel Two-in-One. What happens if a team-up books doesn't involve a …
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206. Can Pictures of Jesus Fool People Into Worshiping Idols? | with Jenneth Dyck
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Happy post-Resurrection Sunday! How did that go at your church? Did you see any Easter pageants? Pictures on the bulletin showing nail-scarred hands, or a shadowy figure exiting a tomb surrounded by light? And what about the Jesus-like hero in your favorite fantastical story? Could these images fool some people into sins like worshiping an imposter…
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Neo Nostromo #67 - Fusiones alienígenas, regreso agridulce a Mistborn, aguas oscuras y el maldito fandom
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Neo Nostromo #67 - Fusiones alienígenas, regreso agridulce a Mistborn, aguas oscuras y el maldito fandom Hoy hemos dedicado un rato a hablar de "Alien Clay", de Adrian Tchaikovksy, y la seva peculiar idea de simbiosis alienígena; Álex nos explica su desengaño al regresar a los libros de Mistborn, de Brandon Sanderson; Miquel nos transmite su entusi…
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Neo Nostromo #66 - Seres mágicos, dinosaurios, megaedificios e IAs shakesperianas
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Neo Nostromo #66 - Seres mágicos, dinosaurios, megaedificios e IAs shakesperianas Nueva época del Neo Nostromo: ¡Estrenamos formato! En este episodio hablamos de los siguientes libros: “La vieja sangre”, de Alfredo Álamo, y su relación con la fantasía urbana. “Jusassic Park”, de Michael Crichton, y porqué a veces es mejor quedarse con el recuerdo d…
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205. How Will Jesus Save Us From Suffering and Death? | with J. J. Fischer
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Sin doesn’t ruin human lives and all the creation by itself.[1. Photo by Ismael Paramo on Unsplash.] Sin brings the consequence of suffering. Hebrews 2:18 promises, “For because [Jesus] himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” Today we’re joined by a special guest who explores real suffering, memory, and h…
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204. How Does Jesus Save Us From Our Own Wicked Villainy?
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When our hero Jesus died to atone for sin and resurrected Himself, He did not defeat only the Devil.[1. Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash.] He did this to “deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery,” says the author of Hebrews. Jesus our hero is “a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to mak…
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203. How Did Jesus Save Us from That Dragon the Devil? | with Laurie Christine
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“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, [Jesus] himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil…”[1. Hebrews 2:14 (ESV).] Today we begin a new series, He Saves Us, starting with our Hero’s victory over that dragon! Episode sponsors Enclave Publis…
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202. Four Years Later, How Did Pandemic Lockdowns Change Our Reading Experience?
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Hand-washing. Social distancing. Fired employees. Air transmission. Four long years ago, everything changed when COVID-19 attacked.Autor: Lorehaven
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201. How Do Some Stories Fail to Help Us Love Our Neighbors?
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Despite many creators' good intentions, stories that undervalue God-given beauty, goodness, or truth can harm people we’re called to love.Autor: Lorehaven
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200. Why Should We Love to Explore Fantastical Stories for God’s Glory?
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Let’s consider not just how to find the best Christian-made fantasy, but why God commands us to explore His creation and manmade culture.Autor: Lorehaven
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199. How Should Christians Fight to Love a Declining Disney? | with Josh Shepherd
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After fired actors and many flopped franchises, we can discern Disney’s real problems yet appreciate its legacy of stories.Autor: Lorehaven
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198. How Can Christian Fantasy Fans Love and Respect Sports Fans?
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When friends prefer players and points over dragons and spaceships, let’s find in Scripture the purposes of both games and stories.Autor: Lorehaven
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Neo Nostromo #65 - Nuestras Mejores Lecturas en 2023
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Neo Nostromo #65 - Nuestras Mejores Lecturas en 2023. Más vale tarde que nunca: las velocidades relativistas a las que la Neo Nostromo explora el universo del género fantástico hace que para el resto de la humaniad parezca haber pasado más de un mes desde que acabó el 2023, pero para nosotros hace apenas unos segundos. Hoy compartimos con vosotros …
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197. How Do Christian Creators Make Video Adventures? | Soma Games with Chris Skaggs
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Unlike old gaming stereotypes, video games are blending the best of multiple creative fields into playable adventures that can glorify God.Autor: Lorehaven
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196. How Do Fantastical Books Get Made? | with Jamie Foley
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We go behind the scenes at Enclave Publishing to follow the creation of a new fantastical novel: from draft to page design to final publication.Autor: Lorehaven
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Body Liberation through Fitness with Damali Fraiser
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Body Liberation through Fitness with Damali Fraiser Many people are moving to position body neutrality over body positivity and Damali believes it's both/and. As Damali says, "We are never just one thing and just as I am a fat black woman that may not always like every aspect of my "both", I wants to seek anything but neutrality when comes to my bo…
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195. Should Stories Minimize Morality to Advance Personal Liberation? | with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Traditional literary heroes pursue virtue, but some modern stories prefer a novel notion of “empowerment.”Autor: Lorehaven
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194. Which Villains Beat the Superheroes in 2023 Flopbuster Films?
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For many reasons, last year's corporate fantasies like Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, and Doctor Who haven't fared well with fans.Autor: Lorehaven
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193. Are You ‘Allergic’ To Some Fantastical Fiction?
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Achoo! Stephen, Zack, and ten previous podcast guests explore how some stories contain genre substances we just can’t handle.Autor: Lorehaven
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Neo Nostromo #64 - Trilogía de los arquitectos, de Adrian Tchaikovsky (libros 2 y 3).
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Neo Nostromo #64 - Trilogía de los arquitectos, de Adrian Tchaikovsky. El viaje de la Neo Nostromo sigue avanzando en su exploración del universo. En esta ocasión, el viaje nos acerca al centro mismo del cosmos en nuestro repaso a “La mirada del vacío” y “Lords of Uncreation”, segunda y tercera (y final) entregas de la trilogía de “Los Arquitectos”…
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192. Twenty Years Ago, How Did ‘Return of the King’ Rule the Movies? | with Rilian of NarniaWeb
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From the city of Minas Tirith to Sam versus Shelob to the Rohirrim’s charge, we recall our epic experience with The Lord of the Rings films.Autor: Lorehaven
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Neo Nostromo #63 - Trilogía de la xenogénesis y Sister, Maiden, Monster, de Lucy A. Snyder.
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Neo Nostromo #63 - Trilogía de la xenogénesis, de Octavia Butler y Sister, Maiden, Monster, de Lucy A. Snyder. Hoy os hablamos de body horror en Sister, Maiden, Monster, de Lucy A. Snyder y de ciencia ficción setentera incómoda en la Trilogía de la Xenogénesis de Octavia Butler, también llamada “La Estirpe de Lilith” y formada por “Alba”, “Ritos de…
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191. How Did Lewis and Tolkien Celebrate and Critique Christmas? | with David Bates
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C. S. Lewis mocked secular “trumpery” and J. R. R. Tolkien wrote Santa fanfiction for his children, yet both men celebrated the Incarnation.Autor: Lorehaven
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190. Why Should We Enjoy Spicy and Sugary Stories in Moderation?
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Whether we prefer our stories hot and savory, or cool and sweet, Scripture commands us to practice reasonable limits.Autor: Lorehaven
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189. What Are the Best Books by C. S. Lewis?
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Just in time for C. S. Lewis's Nov. 29 birthday, we explore our favorites of the famous author's nonfiction and fantastical stories.Autor: Lorehaven
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188. Can Political Pundits Create Fantastical Stories?
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Podcasts and polemics about hot topics might become profitable tools that Christian creators need to make culture for generations.Autor: Lorehaven
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187. How Can Families Fight Through A Story’s Dark Forest? | The Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson
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Explore the mysterious lands of Aerwiar in this growing fantasy world of creatures to be fought, tamed, or trusted.Autor: Lorehaven
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186. Does the Devil Deceive People into Real Witchcraft? | with Marian Jacobs
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Satan is still prowling the Earth and tricking people into the darkness of the real occult.Autor: Lorehaven
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Si eres un chico demasiado tímido que procura pasar totalmente inadvertido, te aviso de una de las sobrecogedoras bromas de El Señor del Miedo ¡que espantan al más valiente! O vences tu timidez, o te ocurrirá lo que más temes: ¡que todos se fijen en ti! Y, además, ¡lo harán horrorizados porque los asustas! Te habrás convertido en un... ¡Ya lo sabes…
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185. What Are the Scariest Ghost Stories in Scripture?
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From a king who inquired of the dead, to a party-crashing disembodied hand, to a "ghost" walking on the waves, all of Scripture's spooky accounts point to Christ.Autor: Lorehaven
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184. How Can Nobledark Horror Explore the Problem of Evil? | with Marc Schooley
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God’s word helps us confront wickedness in ourselves and the world, while great stories also help train our hearts for these spiritual battles.Autor: Lorehaven
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183. Are Some Books So Scary That They Must Be ‘Banned’?
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While some people want to restrict books and critics condemn “bans,” the most feared Book of all tells us to discern all things for Christ’s sake.Autor: Lorehaven
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Neo Nostromo #62 - Neverwhere y Gods of the Wyrdwood
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Neo Nostromo #62 - Neverwhere y Gods of the Wyrdwood Hoy os hablamos de fantasía urbana y de fantasía épica: “Neverwhere”, de Neil Gaiman y “Gods of the Wyrdwood”, de RJ Barker. ¡Esperamos que disfrutéis el programa! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neo-nostromo/message…
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182. How Does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Teach Wisdom, Love, and Courage?
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When we get lost in a wonderful land, let's resist darkness and follow the narrow brick road toward the promised City for eternal saints.Autor: Lorehaven
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181. What If You Fell Into Classic Paintings? | Beneath the Swirling Sky with Carolyn Leiloglou
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In this new series, framed artworks become magical portals to other worlds, thanks to one homeschool mom and middle-grade author.Autor: Lorehaven
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180. How Can Creative Stories Reflect Curious Realities? | The Looking-Glass Illusion with Sara Ella
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Sara Ella explores her duology inspired by Alice in Wonderland, where whimsy leads to joy and "nonsense" beckons to foundational truth.Autor: Lorehaven
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179. How Can Great Stories Show ‘Real’ Men vs. Good Men?
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Inspired by Nancy R. Pearcey's new book The Toxic War on Masculinity, we compare the "Real" Man with the good men in fantastical stories.Autor: Lorehaven
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178. Should We Weaponize Fantastical Stories To ‘Own the Libs’?
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Christians may debate the place of "culture wars," but novels should be diplomatic artworks, not tools of destruction.Autor: Lorehaven
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177. How Does J. K. Rowling’s World Expose Legalism, Fandom, and Sexual Activism? | with Marian Jacobs
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Harry Potter's author proves more complex than many of her characters, seeking to show human nature better than her critics.Autor: Lorehaven
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176. How Can Christians Plant An ‘Oasis of Imagination’? | with Ted Turnau
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Ted Turnau (Popologetics, The Pop Culture Parent) subverts cultural idols and challenges us to engage our world through better creativity.Autor: Lorehaven
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175. Are the Aliens Liars, Lunatics, or Lords?
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Christians have long believed aliens are demons, while unbelievers may see these mythical creatures as brutish beasts or enlightened beings.Autor: Lorehaven
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174. How Can Fantastical Stories Train Christian Fans in Philosophy? | with Phil Lollar
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“Adventures in Odyssey” founding father Phil Lollar rejoins us to share how great stories go beyond feelings to help renew our minds in Christ.Autor: Lorehaven
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173. Why Are So Many Summer ‘Blockbusters’ Getting Busted?
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While storytellers strike against studios, and fans reject many franchise movies, Christians can discern the goodness and evils of Hollywood.Autor: Lorehaven
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