Send us a text 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, to the Elemental Planes; and from the Heavens to the Hells, we'll discuss the denizens, environment, creatures, and lore to be found. And with Celina's help, we'll discuss Pathfinder's …

Boom. Doom. Gloom. Criminals pillage. Cities burn. Mobs rampage. Tyrants rule with iron fists. We live in a society! People here often feel we’re overdue for dystopia. Even now, dystopian tales prove popular among many readers. Let’s explore why and ask whether Christian fans really need these stories. Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Lethal Ki…

Send us a text This is extra content from Pt. 1 of the Elemental Planes, for everyone to listen to and enjoy!By Seth Burnham

Hi! Wow. Middle of autumn. I know what you’re thinking about. Christmas! This weekend the new comedy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! releases in theaters. And five Thanksgiving seasons ago, in Nov. 2019, new fans began watching the second half of a new biblical fiction drama called The Chosen. This week, we’re thankful to host one of the three Cho…

What’s the red-headed stepchild of Christian-made fiction? If you said science fiction, you’re partly right. But here’s a happy prediction: this other wandering genre is probably getting adopted! That might leave outside the other orphaned books—in the genre called horror. Is this one genre above others doomed to be rejected? Mike Duran, author of …

Most fantasy fans don’t truly believe that dragons lurk in caves or the Fae are dancing in the woods by moonlight. But if you’re a sci-fi or horror fan, you might truly believe that real creatures from space have come to Earth for nefarious ends. Or that they might dwell among us today. Now that we might know the name of the U.S. Pentagon’s secret …

We just upgraded Lorehaven.com, especially the Library with its many genres and subgenres.[1. Photo by Camille Orgel on Unsplash.] Nearly 1,400 titles cover a wealth of Christian-made fantastical fiction going all the way back to The Hobbit. Most of those published titles are fantasy. That’s the most popular genre today. But what might be the futur…

“Judge not” gets twisted to shut down God’s Law.[1. Photo by Peyman Shojaei on Unsplash.] The phrase “money is the root of all evil” gets twisted to shut down biblical ambition. And “no eye has see, no ear has heard” often gets twisted to shut down a longing for Heaven. But what twisted Scripture most often gets used to reject Christ-exalting fanta…

Send us a text This is extra content from our 3rd episode for everyone’s listening pleasure!By Seth Burnham

Many fantasy worlds have people groups that don’t like each other. And many people in fairy-tale lands warn you never to go in the forest. But in Ellie Castor’s community of Bishop’s Gap, the feud between her family and the Levy family is getting worse. And the root of it lies at the heart of the forest where she must never go—unless it’s to fight …

Christian parents often ask whether stories for their kids have bad words and bad language. Today they’re also asking: “Does this story have Agenda?” Often they look for clean stories, that is, stories empty of objectionable elements. But do readers of all ages really need only clean fiction? Instead of stopping at minimalist stories that don’t con…

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

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…

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…

Many Christians ask why “the world” tends to make the most popular stories, but we have real answers for why secular culture stays no. 1.By Lorehaven

Christian scholars helped create modern science, yet many sci-fi speculators assume believers should have no place in their visions of progress.By Lorehaven

When wonderful stories or songs make us feel "inspirational," we can thank God for His gifts of human talent, despite our sins and struggles.By Lorehaven

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…

Fans across generations have learned to love The Lord of the Rings books, films, and memes for reasons deeper than simplistic morals.By Lorehaven

Victims of bad experiences with Christians cannot help but see most stories in light of their desires to avoid hurt or punish the perpetrators.By Lorehaven

Generative AI might help fill creative gaps, but God calls his people to reflect His image with natural humanity in the stories we create.By Lorehaven

When dream-worlds turn into humankind's next pandemic, we must ask big questions about how best to defeat the darkness.By Lorehaven

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…

Left Behind series author Jerry Jenkins looks back on the series' legacy over sixteen thriller novels, forty teen spinoff books, and beyond.By Lorehaven

Twenty years after Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan fought the Antichrist, writer Darby Kern shares how GAP Digital stewarded the audio series.By Lorehaven

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

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

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

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

This new author team shares how homeschool families learn to love fantasy fiction, plus the clockwork challenges of alt-history wartime.By Lorehaven

Twenty-five years after release, Frank Peretti’s supernatural thriller still boldly shows a struggling ex-pastor fighting foes scarier than demons.By Lorehaven

Many movies and shows seem designed to “go viral” and provoke free promotion based on flippant references instead of sincere story value.By Lorehaven

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…

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

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

Christian authors make amazing stories while conferences like Realm Makers help make the authors—and are poised to grow even bigger.By Lorehaven

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

The Logos Theatre producer and actor arrives from a magical train station to explore stage performance and puppetry for Christ’s glory.By Lorehaven

When mechanistic critics accuse you of valuing “entertainment” over holiness, we can graciously challenge their mechanical beliefs.By Lorehaven

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 …

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

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

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

Some critics claim that Easter pageants, streaming dramas, or Christ-figures in fantastical novels are “graven images” that lead to idolatry.By Lorehaven

The Nightingale Trilogy and Soul Mark Duology author joins us to celebrate how Christ will destroy humankind’s last enemy.By Lorehaven

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

Send us a text Monty and I spend some time discussing our whole reason for wanting to start a podcast.By Seth Burnham

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

This season we celebrate our ultimate Hero, Jesus Christ, who defeats not just sin and suffering but our ancient serpentine enemy.By Lorehaven

Send us a text The episode that you've all been waiting for!By Seth Burnham