Lorehaven explores fantastical stories for God’s glory: fantasy, sci-fi, and beyond.
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A discussion between two Christian nerds about the nerdiest stuff we can think of including, D&D, SCI-FI, the superhero genre, etc. We try to incorporate humor, imaginative storytelling and a good ole fashion ribbing to make the listening experience a whole lot of fun!
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Lorehaven Hearth - 3. Ethereal Plane and the Feywild
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Send us a text The Ethereal and the Feywild discussion between Celina and Seth is a great time full of laughs and deep lore that is fun at every turn.By Seth Burnham
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230. Why Do Modern Stories Keep Reversing Heroes and Villains?
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Just this month we’ve seen three examples of a polarity shift. Up is down. Water is dry. And heroes are actually villains—while the villains get justified by tragic backstory. How does this happen? In reality and fiction, why do some modern storytellers keep reversing the polarity of heroes and villains? Special mention In Memory of Daniqua Grace W…
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229. What If Christians Joined Civil War Against Immortal Elites? | The Wall by Brian Penn
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In the year 2099, imagine having to cancel your family vacation plans to St. Louis or that Oklahoma ranch. How come? Because, unfortunately, it’s dystopian times and there’s a wall there. It’s even worse inside those middle districts for Asher, son of The Defiance, because his one true love is now trapped on the Lazurite side, and her father runs t…
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228. Why Don’t Christian-Made Arts Top Secular Charts?
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“Back in the olden days, Christian art was king.[1. Photo by Jelly Dollar on Unsplash.] Top artists like Michelangelo and Da Vinci pioneered in their creative fields, and later composers like Bach and Handel revolutionized their day’s music. Then later, of course, Lewis and Tolkien did this for fantasy! So why today do all the Christian artists cop…
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227. Is Christianity Preventing a ‘Star Trek’ Future? | with Dr. Sarah Salviander
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Space. The next-to-final frontier. So what’s the final one? It’s the future. As sci-fi fans, Stephen and Zack enjoy debating space travel possibilities, Moon stations and Mars colonies (likelier now after the liquid water finding?), and of course those armies of the aliens. Now we’ll ask whether today’s scientists and speculators recognize Christia…
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226. Does the Holy Spirit ‘Inspire’ Fantastical Stories?
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When was the last time you were reading a story or hearing music, and you felt those chills and sense of wonder that made you think, “Oh, wow, thank you, Lord”, or consider that the Holy Spirit was active in this artwork?[1. Photo by John Price on Unsplash.] We might say the story was “inspired,” similar to how we believe the Bible was inspired by …
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Lorehaven Hearth - 2. Prime Material and Shadowfell
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Send us a text We're back! Season 2 is here! And with it, a cohesive theme! At Lorehaven Hearth, we will be completing a Grand Tour of the Dungeons and Dragons multiverse, one or two Planes at a time. From the Material Plane, the Feywild, and Shadowfell; to the Elemental Planes of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth; and from the Heavens to the Hells - and…
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225. Why Do Modern Fans Love Middle-Earth Mixing? | with Evan Cooney
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A new power is arising. Saruman’s forces, often joined by some wild Men who don’t know better, are felling the good trees of Middle-earth to make weapons of war. In response, some would-be trolls come out of their hoards to stomp all over this land and forget the true meaning of Tolkien. How then do today’s fans still love The Lord of the Rings—boo…
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224. Why Does ‘Church Back Home Syndrome’ Distort Christian Imagination?
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You are being haunted.[1. Photo by grayom on Unsplash.] Specters from your past, or someone else’s past, lurk in your world. They twist meaning and distort symbols. They make you jump in the night, recoil from stories others find wonderful, and make the upright seem downright wicked. There is a cure that helps us imagine better, but first we must r…
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223. Why Celebrate Stories #MadeByHumans?
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“Then the LORD said to Joshua, ‘Stretch out the javelin that is in your hand toward Ai, for I will give it into your hand.’” Well, there you have it. God opposes artificial intelligence. But when many people see advantages to these generative tools, how can we celebrate the virtue of stories made by humans? Lorehaven has one way: a hashtag campaign…
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222. What If You Had to Fight Your Own Dreams? | The Nightmare Virus with Nadine Brandes
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Cain Cross once dreamed of helping make dream-worlds. Now their world is being attacked by another pandemic. This one strikes as you sleep, sending victims into dark tunnels of despair to fight for their waking lives. We seek a cure for The Nightmare Virus, the new YA sci-fi thriller from Nadine Brandes. Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing at Realm…
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Lorehaven Hearth - 1. Introduction to the Planes
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Send us a text We're back! Season 2 is here! And with it, a cohesive theme! At Lorehaven Hearth, we will be completing a Grand Tour of the Dungeons and Dragons multiverse, one or two Planes at a time. From the Material Plane, the Feywild, and Shadowfell; to the Elemental Planes of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth; and from the Heavens to the Hells - and…
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221. How Did The Left Behind Series Enrapture Millions of Fans? | with Jerry Jenkins
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Twenty years ago, two authors, one publisher, twelve action thriller novels, and forty teen spinoff books came to a grand finale with the fictionalized return of Jesus Christ to Earth. One of those top authors, marriage and prophecy teacher Tim LaHaye, has since passed to his eternal rest. The other author who’s written hundreds of novels, Jerry Je…
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220. How Did the ‘Left Behind’ Kids Audio Drama Speed-Run the Tribulation? | with Darby Kern
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Twenty years after Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan fought the Antichrist, writer Darby Kern shares how GAP Digital stewarded the audio series.By Lorehaven
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219. How Did GAP Digital Turn Left Behind Into Cinematic Audio Drama? | with Todd Busteed
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Based on the best-selling novels, here's how GAP Digital and Tyndale House Publishers presented the dramatic audio edition of Left Behind.By Lorehaven
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218. How Did The Kids Get Left Behind? | with Chris Fabry
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From school resistance to global plagues, Chris Fabry wrote the Young Trib Force's adventures for the bestselling Left Behind: The Kids series.By Lorehaven
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217. How Did Publishers Steward the Blockbuster Left Behind Series? | with Dan Balow
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Twenty years ago, one end-times fiction series thrilled millions of souls, and Tyndale House marketing chief Dan Balow helped make it happen.By Lorehaven
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216. Why Do Christians Fight Over End-Times Prophecies? | E. Stephen Burnett vs Zackary Russell
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Christians love to wield charts, create thrillers, and debate our doom, so naturally that’s how we will start our new series: Left Behind Legacy.By Lorehaven
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215. What if Heroes Made Robots to Save Jews? | Breath of Bones with Tricia and Nathan Goyer
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This new author team shares how homeschool families learn to love fantasy fiction, plus the clockwork challenges of alt-history wartime.By Lorehaven
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214. What if a False Christ Started a Cult in Your Town? | The Visitation
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Twenty-five years after release, Frank Peretti’s supernatural thriller still boldly shows a struggling ex-pastor fighting foes scarier than demons.By Lorehaven
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213. Are ‘Memes’ and Viral Content Ruining Fantastical Franchises?
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Many movies and shows seem designed to “go viral” and provoke free promotion based on flippant references instead of sincere story value.By Lorehaven
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Send us a text Here’s a project that our producer Morgan has begun working on, along with 3F. We think you’ll enjoy their two long-running campaigns - one of D&D, the other set in the Last Airbrnder world - as well as many one week-long one-shot stories. Check out their backlog, then subscribe just in time for a Dino-themed one-shot starting Tuesda…
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212. Should Video Games Star Sensual Heroines? | with Paeter Frandsen and Cap Stewart
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Just as bad religious rules can barely restrain our visual sins, secular legalism can't make us respect game heroines as human beings.By Lorehaven
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211. Why Do Failed Heroes Feel So Frustrating?
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Fans want to cheer our heroes despite their bad choices, including King David in history, King Arthur in mythology, and Paul Atreides in fiction.By Lorehaven
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210. What Can First-Time Guests Expect at a Christian Writers’ Conference? | with J. J. Johnson
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Christian authors make amazing stories while conferences like Realm Makers help make the authors—and are poised to grow even bigger.By Lorehaven
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209. How Can We Avoid Clichéd Criticism of Christian Fiction?
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If you still think Christian-made stories have shallow heroes and cheap evangelism, you may be surprised how much these stories have grown.By Lorehaven
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208: How Does The Logos Theatre Adapt Narnia for the Stage? | with Noah Stratton
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The Logos Theatre producer and actor arrives from a magical train station to explore stage performance and puppetry for Christ’s glory.By Lorehaven
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207. Should We Get Mad When Christians Scorn Fantastical Fiction?
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When mechanistic critics accuse you of valuing “entertainment” over holiness, we can graciously challenge their mechanical beliefs.By Lorehaven
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Send us a text The sprawling metropolis of Baldur's Gate beckons! This episode takes you on a guided tour through the infamous city, jewel of the Sword Coast From Humble Beginnings to Bustling Hub: Explore Baldur's Gate's rich history, from its fishing village roots to its rise as a trade powerhouse. A City of Contrasts: We'll delve into the Upper …
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Send us a text Ever wondered what lurks beneath the Underdark? This episode plunges you into the infamous city of Menzoberranzan, the heart of drow civilization in the Forgotten Realms. Join us as we dissect this chaotic metropolis carved from the living rock!By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text The Enigma of Mordenkainen: Unveiling the Weave's Master Mordenkainen. A name whispered with awe and even a hint of fear throughout the multiverse. But who is the man behind the legend? This episode dives deep into the enigmatic life of Mordenkainen, the famed ArchmageBy Seth Burnham
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Send us a text The ringworld. The Flood. The Master Chief. This episode blasts you back to 2001 with a deep dive into the iconic story of Halo: Combat Evolved. We'll revisit the epic campaignBy Seth Burnham
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206. Can Pictures of Jesus Fool People Into Worshiping Idols? | with Jenneth Dyck
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Some critics claim that Easter pageants, streaming dramas, or Christ-figures in fantastical novels are “graven images” that lead to idolatry.By Lorehaven
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205. How Will Jesus Save Us From Suffering and Death? | with J. J. Fischer
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The Nightingale Trilogy and Soul Mark Duology author joins us to celebrate how Christ will destroy humankind’s last enemy.By Lorehaven
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204. How Does Jesus Save Us From Our Own Wicked Villainy?
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Jesus doesn’t only save people from Satan and suffering, but from the worst plot-twist enemy all along—the darkness of our human hearts.By Lorehaven
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Send us a text We tackle the subject of the monster made originally for D&D. One whom has struck fear in players since its inception.By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text Monty and I spend some time discussing our whole reason for wanting to start a podcast.By Seth Burnham
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203. How Did Jesus Save Us from That Dragon the Devil? | with Laurie Christine
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This season we celebrate our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ, who defeats not just sin and suffering but our ancient serpentine enemy.By Lorehaven
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Send us a text We try and tackle a large portion of arguably the greatest Star Wars videogame and the story of the main character.By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text We discuss the region of sun magic scorched lands of the Ancient Netherese country that became Anauroch Desert!By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text a little more of the story of RevanBy Seth Burnham
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Send us a text The episode that you've all been waiting for!By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text Hey Y'all we're coming back from our unexpected (and lengthy) hiatus with a new season of lore, storytelling and humorous banter between two brothers who love nerdy things! We have more news to share in the future so hold onto your hats! catch Seth on X or Instagram @usmc_1689By Seth Burnham
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Send us a text We tackle the hero of so many stories in the Forgotten Realms. The dark-elf savior of Faerun, and enemy to his own kind, Drizzt Do'Urden! Buckle up, because this episode is a wild ride and a whole lotta fun!!By Seth Burnham
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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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By Lorehaven
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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.By Lorehaven
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