Storytelling Through Fantasy & Faith

I love writing, especially fiction—whether fantastical or grounded in reality. Romance often finds its way into my stories, but I’ve also explored drama, comedy, and beyond. However, if there’s one genre that truly captivates me, it’s fantasy.

I know fantasy, along with its subgenres like urban fantasy, is often seen as overdone or excessive. But to me, it’s one of the most powerful storytelling tools. It allows for a deep exploration of a character’s strengths and weaknesses—especially when we weave in aspects of our own. It also offers limitless inclusivity, embracing diverse ethnicities, cultures, and languages. More importantly, fantasy creates space for all forms of spirituality, including Christianity.

Unfortunately, Christianity often gets a bad reputation due to the actions of those who misrepresent it—through intolerance, ignorance, and hypocrisy. Because of this, many overlook the supernatural elements that are already part of our faith. When we pray, sing, and worship, we are calling on God, inviting His presence into our lives. Is that not supernatural?

So why not write stories where God’s presence is just as real and tangible? Where His followers invite Him into their world, and He moves in ways both powerful and mysterious? Why not create narratives where individuals are blessed with spiritual gifts that allow them to help others in extraordinary ways?

Those of us who follow God and love fantasy shouldn’t feel confined to Christian non-fiction, self-help books, or theological essays. There is room for Christian-themed fantasy—worlds where God, His Son Jesus, and the divine exist under different names yet remain ever-present.

Let’s stop trying to fit God into a neat little box where everything He does is logical and predictable. Let’s embrace the strange, the unexplainable, the awe-inspiring.

God gave us imagination for a reason—so let’s use it to tell stories that reflect His greatness in ways that stir hearts and minds.