Harry Potter has caused controversy in the Christian community for almost three decades, but why?

This deep dive is based on my own experience as a reader and accompanied by research done by Marian A. Jacobs in On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic, reviewed in episode 14.

This episode is for anyone who has worried that the Harry Potter series might lead them or their children into occult practices.

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Should Christians engage with media, whether in books or movies, that depicts fantasy magic?

This is an explosive question in many Christian circles over the assumption that any magic, including fantasy magic, will lead readers down the road of the occult.

Author Marian A. Jacobs tackles this question head-on in a well-researched discourse on the theology behind fictional magic, and how readers, parents, and writers should approach such things.

Read On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide to Discerning Fictional Magic, by Marian A. Jacobs.

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Should Christians read self-help books? Like many answers, it depends.

There are at least 5 factors to consider before picking up a book on personal growth or development.

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Book review for What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball, by Elisabeth Aimee Brown.

A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy romance with a main character obsessed with cheese, this book captured me from the first page. Commoner's Ball won Best Debut at the 2025 Realm Awards and the author's hysterical acceptance speech is what made me buy this!

Visit the author's Instagram for signed copies: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethaimeebrown/

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Did you know there is a publishing house that focuses exclusively on Christian speculative fiction?

Enclave Publishing is a small traditional publisher for sci-fi and fantasy (and their subgenres) all written by Christian authors, with Christian worldviews.

Enclave is part of Oasis Family Media.

https://www.enclavepublishing.com/

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Book review for Not Exactly Mr. Darcy, by Carolyn Miller.

Pride & Prejudice lovers, rejoice! This is a heavily inspired clean romance about second chances and seeing past preconceived notions. It's a cute, cozy read that I finished in less than a day.

Visit the author's website: https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/

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We would be remiss to forget about the foundations of Christian fantasy: The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia.

If you haven't read these amazing series before (or it's been a while), this is your sign it's time to pick them up and dive back in.

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With the firehose of spicy books on the market, where do we find clean and appropriate romance books?

Thankfully, resources are popping up all the time to help us find stories we'll enjoy without worrying about the content.

This episode covers 3 specific authors and 6 resources for finding your next romance read.

• Naomi Rawlings
• D.E. Carlson
• Mary Mecham
• Closed Door Romance Bookstore
• No Spice Books
• Romance.io
• Clean Fiction Magazine
• Busy Moms Read Too
• Clean & Christian Readers Book Club (Facebook Group)

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