Best Lorehaven Podcasts (2024)

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 10 - The Abandoned Village 1:07:37

8h ago1:07:37

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The team finds themselves trapped inside the chieftain hut in the abandoned Water Tribe village as a trio of wolves seemingly possessed by some mysterious evil await outside, hungry for the teens hidden away. Will they be able to overcome these monstrous creatures? Or will they become prey to the predators? And what happened to the village and its …

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221. How Did The Left Behind Series Enrapture Millions of Fans? | with Jerry Jenkins 1:19:33

1d ago1:19:33

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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 1:11:03

7d ago1:11:03

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Some Christians think that in an end-times Rapture event, young children automatically go to Heaven.[1. Background photo by David Moum on Unsplash.] But what about older kids? Such as teen rebels who disobey parents, won’t go to church, and reject Jesus? Left Behind: The Kids explored the exploits of the Young Tribulation Force, and was adapted for…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 9 - Pre-Flight Checklist 1:04:35

10d ago1:04:35

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After successfully getting their third clue back from Madame Yang's tea factory the gang is on their final stop: the Southern Water Nation. It's a long journey and the perfect time to use the Flying Bison whistle Guru Tapik had given them But what will the teens, and most importantly Meeka, find when they return to her place of birth? Find out in t…

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219. How Did GAP Digital Turn Left Behind Into Cinematic Audio Drama? | with Todd Busteed 1:22:24

15d ago1:22:24

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It’s not an audiobook. It’s also not a movie series. Directly between these lies the medium of audio drama, such as 144 episodes about the end of days. Based on the best-selling novels, how did GAP Digital, working with Tyndale House Publishers, proudly present the dramatic audio edition of Left Behind? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing at Realm …

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218. How Did The Kids Get Left Behind? | with Chris Fabry 1:26:04

18d ago1:26:04

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When the Tribulation arrives, you will need a Tribulation Force. So it was with the Left Behind series, when blockbuster success for grown-up readers led Tyndale House in want of a spinoff series. Thus was born again Left Behind: The Kids, all forty of them, overseen by series main author Jerry Jenkins but most written by today’s special guest: aut…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 8 - Fleeing the Factory 1:07:20

24d ago1:07:20

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The gang has finally taken the fight to the enemy as they make their way to the town of Zigan where the Hot Leaf Juice factory sits amidst the industrial district. The team of teens will need to find a way to get inside and figure out where Madame Yang would have hidden the clue from Mr. Okuran which she stole. Will they be able to get past her and…

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217. How Did Publishers Steward the Blockbuster Left Behind Series? | with Dan Balow 1:20:45

25d ago1:20:45

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The year is 1995. A new creative power has arisen, partnering a Christian marriage/prophecy teacher with a “journeyman” author of fiction and sports biographies. Together they forged a Christian thriller juggernaut that later hit The New York Times bestseller list and started global conversations about the world’s ending. How did the Left Behind se…

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216. Why Do Christians Fight Over End-Times Prophecies? | E. Stephen Burnett vs Zackary Russell 1:42:48

1M ago1:42:48

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It’s the end! It’s the end! Or rather, this could only be… the beginning. Sure, it’s cliché to doomsay, but Christians have enjoyed doing this for centuries. So, next week, Stephen and Zack want in on this end-times debating action. This will be a knock-down, drag-out, facts-and-feelings fight that will divide denominations and result in a lot of c…

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 7 - Going Behind Enemy Lines 1:10:25

1M ago1:10:25

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The gang has finally taken the fight to the enemy as they make their way to the town of Zigan where the Hot Leaf Juice factory sits amidst the industrial district. The team of teens will need to find a way to get inside and figure out where Madame Yang would have hidden the clue from Mr. Okuran which she stole. Will they be able to get past her and…

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215. What if Heroes Made Robots to Save Jews? | Breath of Bones with Tricia and Nathan Goyer 51:00

1M ago51:00

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In the days of the second World War, the Nazi party is taking over Europe and persecuting the Jewish people. But this time, one respected journalist and the descendent of a famous rabbi join forces to create a new mystical being to guard the innocent: the golem. How does that go? Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer know, and they’ll join us in the studio…

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214. What if a False Christ Started a Cult in Your Town? | The Visitation 1:19:11

2M ago1:19:11

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What if the spirit of antichrist came to your town? Burned-out pastor Travis Jordan is on break from ministry after the death of his wife. But then his small city of Antioch faces great signs and wonders from a new prophet who claims to be a better christ than the true Jesus Christ. Just in time for our next summer book quest, challenge your faith …

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Escape from Dino Island One-Shot: Episode 3 - Get to the Choppa' 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

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Having successfully made it to the island's HQ and snagged some dino DNA the team rests for the night knowing that tomorrow they'll need to abandon Admiral Assman and flee the island if they want the promised riches from their mysterious benefactor. Will they be able to make it off the island? Or will a surprise guest manage to cancel their flight?…

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Escape from Dino Island One-Shot: Episode 2 - Micro Raptors Mean Macro Problems 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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The team continues their exploration of the island finding themselves at one of the electrical stations that once powered the dino-island where they discover some foul play is afoot. While distracted inside the room they find themselves cornered by a small pack of Velociraptors. Will they be able to escape and make it to the headquarters at the cen…

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Escape from Dino Island One-Shot: Episode 1 - Raptors & Rollercoasters 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

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The team of DNA hunters arrive on DinoQuest Island accompanied by Admiral Assman from the local military. The team is in disguise as a film crew recording a documentary about the dinosaur-infested island in hopes of getting to the labs where the DNA is kept but, without a vehicle, they will have to trek the peninsula on foot. What monstrosities wil…

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213. Are ‘Memes’ and Viral Content Ruining Fantastical Franchises? 1:23:12

2M ago1:23:12

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Why do we see, or rather not go to see, so many weirdly cringe movies with plots and dialogue that seem designed to be “so bad it’s good”? How come goofy sidekicks, obvious political agendas, and other strange stories get their own corporate attention, while newer and more earnest stories get passed by the wayside? There’s one big possible reason h…

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Escape from Dino Island One-Shot: Episode 0 - Meet the DinoSquad 19:37

2M ago19:37

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In the aftermath of the DinoQuest Park Catastrophe, a mysterious message found its way to four individuals each a specialist in their field. This message outlined a dangerous mission of unimaginable reward which would send each of these agents to the abandoned island overrun with the ancient reptiles for which it got its name. Their goal? Reach the…

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3F: Faith, Fantasy, and Fairytales - Feed Swap - Lorehaven Hearth 12:24

2M ago12:24

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Our good friends from the 3F podcast are swapping feeds with us! Check out their podcast! "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…

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212. Should Video Games Star Sensual Heroines? | with Paeter Frandsen and Cap Stewart 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 6 - The Immovable Rock vs The Unstoppable Fire 58:17

2M ago58:17

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With the surprise return of Madame Yang who once again stands in the way of the team completing their mission, Brock Lee gears up to fight the group's arch-nemesis one on one! Will he be able to best her in combat? Or will he be knocked down leaving her to abscond with the necessary clue they need to move forward in the hunt for Okuran's will? Find…

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211. Why Do Failed Heroes Feel So Frustrating? 1:05:16

2M ago1:05:16

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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 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 5 - The Return of Madame Yang 1:02:40

3M ago1:02:40

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As the group FINALLY finished the last of the five trials, inside the caverns of the abandoned Air Temple, they are startled to find their arch-rival Madame Yang waiting inside with their next clue and a piece of Okuran's map in her hand. Will the group be able to overcome the villain? Or will she escape causing their quest to come to a disappointi…

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209. How Can We Avoid Clichéd Criticism of Christian Fiction? 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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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 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 4 - The Five Trials (Part 2) 1:25:00

3M ago1:25:00

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The crew continues their mission of overcoming the five trials left behind by Mr. Okuran as they trudge through the dangers within the abandoned Air Temple. What will the team be up against? Will they be able to overcome it? And what will they find at the end of it all? Find out on part two of "The Five Trials!" We hope you've enjoyed our show so f…

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207. Should We Get Mad When Christians Scorn Fantastical Fiction? 1:17:04

3M ago1:17:04

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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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206. Can Pictures of Jesus Fool People Into Worshiping Idols? | with Jenneth Dyck 1:32:02

4M ago1:32:02

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 3 - The Five Trials (Part 1) 1:06:52

4M ago1:06:52

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As the gang finds themselves at the abandoned air temple they find it not as abandoned as it looks. An old Airbender calling himself Guru Tapik has resided there ever since its construction during the Roku era. He was close friends with Okuran who asked if he would guide the teens through a series of five trials within the temple in order for them …

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205. How Will Jesus Save Us From Suffering and Death? | with J. J. Fischer 1:09:50

4M ago1:09:50

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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? 1:12:05

4M ago1:12:05

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 2 - Gas Masks & Snap Backs 1:18:08

4M ago1:18:08

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BROCK HAS BEEN CAPTURED BY THE FIRE NATION! But thankfully, he has his friends to set him free. That is if they can figure out how. The Yu Dao prison facility has gas-masked guards protecting themselves from the soothing mist constantly pumping through the facility to keep the prisoners from escaping. It will take Meeka's most cunning plan, Guo's m…

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Daggerheart Open Beta - Character Creation System 1:31:30

4M ago1:31:30

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Today, we sit down with Skyler, Jackson, Cameron, and Dave to look over the new Daggerheart (created by Darrington Press) TTRPG system's open-beta Character Creation system! We'll go over the various Classes, Subclasses, Domains, Ancestries, Communities, and more as we design our own characters within the Daggerheart system and compare some of the …

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203. How Did Jesus Save Us from That Dragon the Devil? | with Laurie Christine 1:09:40

4M ago1:09:40

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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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202. Four Years Later, How Did Pandemic Lockdowns Change Our Reading Experience? 1:04:07

5M ago1:04:07

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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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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 1 - Escape from Yu Dao 1:03:32

5M ago1:03:32

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The gang wakes up the next morning following their harrowing adventure at the old Rescue Team Squadron base where they narrowly escaped their old nemesis Fire Nation General Wang Long. Now they must follow the next clue that Mr. Okuran left for Brock to find an old friend of his at the end of a river, hopefully he can guide them to the deed to The …

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Benders & Brews: S3: Episode 0 - Growing Up 37:00

5M ago37:00

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It's time for the finale season to begin! BUT, first, we have to check on character growth! In this session 0 we're going to chat through the adventures of season 2 and how those events and circumstances shaped each one of the four teenagers. Will they "level up" (maybe even more than once) and what does that mean for each of them moving forward? F…

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201. How Do Some Stories Fail to Help Us Love Our Neighbors? 1:18:30

5M ago1:18:30

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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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Benders & Brews Season 2 Recap - The Doug Cut 1:59:56

5M ago1:59:56

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We left things on a cliffhanger at the end of season 2, so if you're looking for a refresher before the release of the first episodes of season 3, you're in the right place! In this recap episode, you will find EVERYTHING you need to know to be fully caught up on what happened throughout season 2! From Okuran's funeral where the gang first begins t…

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200. Why Should We Love to Explore Fantastical Stories for God’s Glory? 1:06:59

5M ago1:06:59

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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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Session Zero Heroes 2024 Announcement 18:26

5M ago18:26

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Hey everyone! It's time for the 2024 announcement for the Session Zero Heroes channel! In this announcement we'll talk about the following: Benders & Brews Season 3 release date and the future of our Avatar Legends series. Benders & Brews post-season 3 Q&A Opportunity! Criminals of Isla Numus Series on hold until the completion of B&B S3. 2024 One-…

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Criminals of Isla Numus: Episode 8 - The Running of the Minotaur (Part 2) 1:10:11

5M ago1:10:11

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The crew takes their positions as the announcer begins the countdown, "Three, two, one, GO!" And they're off rushing past their competitors before the Minotaur are released upon them. Can the group successfully win the race and the prize money (and magical items) associated? Or will the be overtaken by the competition and the deadly monstrosities t…

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199. How Should Christians Fight to Love a Declining Disney? | with Josh Shepherd 1:25:45

5M ago1:25:45

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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? 1:04:25

6M ago1:04:25

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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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Criminals of Isla Numus: Episode 7 - The Running of the Minotaur (Part 1) 1:01:03

6M ago1:01:03

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The team of criminals wakes up feeling well-rested and refreshed and grabs some coffee before heading out to their next big undertaking: The Running of the Minotaur. An annual event that pits a handful of brave sprinters against a trio of angry Minotaur in a race to see who can get to the finish line first, and alive. How will the group prepare for…

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197. How Do Christian Creators Make Video Adventures? | Soma Games with Chris Skaggs 1:02:15

6M ago1:02:15

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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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196. How Do Fantastical Books Get Made? | with Jamie Foley 1:04:43

6M ago1:04:43

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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.By Lorehaven

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Criminals of Isla Numus: Episode 6 - The Fatherload 1:22:21

6M ago1:22:21

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Dealing with the aftermath of the "Back Alley Battle" the group of criminals (aptly named now) decide to take the late Lord Pendleton's horse-drawn carriage back to his home and, without the master of the house to stop them, they begin to loot the place. What will they find at the estate and will they be able to snatch up the valuables and disappea…