Tolkien - Wolfe vs Materialism

Why Materialism Holds Back the Right’s Next Great Storytellers

Over on X, Isaac Young posted an insightful thread in which he sought to answer why the new counterculture has not yet produced a successor to J.R.R Tokien or Gene Wolfe. It's definitely worth a read. Young touches on something profound in his critique of how modern storytelling, particularly on…
November 6, 20244 Comments
ConsumeProduct

Millennial Snot and the Pop Cult: Worship in a Soulless Age

A lengthy post on X by Dudley Newright has brought an ancient truth about human nature back into the spotlight: Everyone worships something. Newright points out that today, this primal need doesn’t always lead us to a higher purpose. Instead, a growing segment of Western society has diverted its energies…
November 5, 202416 Comments
Preaching to the Choir

Why Preaching to the Choir Isn’t the Solution

In his response to my recent post about the limitations of Christian Fiction™ A.H. Lloyd raises points on the importance of reinforcing Christian themes via content made for Christian audiences, essentially preaching to the choir. While I understand Lloyd’s concerns, his response ultimately misinterprets my critique of the Christian fiction…
November 4, 202411 Comments
All Saints Day

All Holy Saints, Patriarchs, Prophets and Angels

November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints in the Latin Church. What is All Saints' Day? Catholic Answers explains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5oWv3u3kh0&t=90s All Saints Day, celebrated on November 1 in the Roman Catholic Church, is a holy day of obligation, and many other Christians celebrate it too, including Eastern Catholics on…
November 1, 2024No Comments
Catholic Horror

The Christian Origins of Western Horror

Halloween is the perfect time to reflect on how Westen horror fiction stands apart from other fiction genres. Whereas other storytelling forms have veered away from their spiritual and moral foundations, only horror has retained a clear link to its Christian roots. From medieval Europe’s tales of demonic possession to…
October 31, 202425 Comments
Luce 4

Why Luce Is the Right Way to Make Culturally Relevant Christian Content

With the launch of the 2025 Jubilee, the Vatican introduced Luce, an anime-inspired mascot designed to capture the attention of younger generations. The decision to develop a character with a fresh anime aesthetic might seem unusual to some, but it reflects a smart, current approach to cultural content creation. And…
October 30, 202434 Comments
Man Reading

No, Men Do Not Hate Reading

Spend enough time online, and you'll notice the phenomenon of recurring zombie memes that pop up from time to time. The claim that men hate reading books has been making the rounds again, leading to fretting, and in some quarters, feting, about the book insdustry's alienation of male readers. Figures…
October 29, 20247 Comments
Heidel House Paranormal

Best Proof of the Paranormal?

Just in time for the Spooky Season, renowned high strangeness YouTuber Bob Gymlan returns with what may be the best proof of the paranormal yet. And this time, it's personal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7vCBxOziTQ&t=196s Initial response: I don't see how any of the anomalies in the video could have been illusions resulting from…
October 28, 20242 Comments
Lof Campaign Card

Last Day for Lord of Fate Late Pledges

The Lord of Fate Kickstarter is our most successful crowdfunder yet. This is the last day to claim late rewards, so if you haven't yet gotten your Kickstarter-exclusive items, don't miss your final chance! Besides, we kept the best perks for last. Check them out ... The Burned Book Audiobook…
October 25, 2024No Comments
Comic Book Crash

The Real Cause of the Comic Book Crash

The American comic book industry, once a cultural powerhouse, has been struggling for survival in recent decades. Here is a story from last year about Marvel and DC cutting artists' pay by 90%. Fast forward to this week, and we now have fresh reports of convention attendees groaning at a…
October 24, 202416 Comments