Episode 2 - What Is Christian Fantasy?

February 23, 2023 by Karlissa Koop in Thoughts on Fantasy

What is “Christian fantasy,” and how are we using that term? First, we explore the complexities involved with defining whether a book is ‘Christian’ or not. Then, we look at the roots of the fantasy genre; and finally, give an overview of the fantasy book scene today.

Resources: Mark Worthing's Narnia, Middle-Earth and the Kingdom of God; another helpful book to consider is Daniel Silliman’s Reading Evangelicals.

This episode is from back when the Book-Bat podcast was focused on Christian fantasy books. Visit book-bat.com/about to learn more about who we are and our goals for the podcast!

Episode 1 - Introducing... Us!

February 09, 2023 by Karlissa Koop

Welcome to the Book-Bat podcast! Hear how we began our podcast, seeking to help readers navigate the world of Christian Fantasy books! Our podcast is cohosted by Karlissa J, fantasy author, and Jason, husband and fellow creative.

Find out more about our goals for Book-Bat and how we engage with fantasy - books and otherwise, Christian and non - by visiting book-bat.com/about!

Books mentioned: Out of the Silent Planet (C.S. Lewis), Blaggard's Moon (George Bryan Polivka), the Redwall series (Brian Jacques), The Hobbit (J.R.R. Tolkien), Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll).