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How to Read, Watch, and Play with Less Guilt and More Care

Many Christians only ask whether a piece of fiction is ok, but maybe there are other, better questions we might ask ourselves to get more out of the stories we consume.

Why I Love Point & Click Adventures

Point & click adventure games bring joy, build critical thinking skills, and are best shared with a friend.

Odin Sphere and Futile Approval

Gwendolyn wanted to please her father rather than do what was best for herself, and Amy resonated with that conflict seen in Odin Sphere.

The Heart in Faith Based

Perhaps the most meta and interesting film of the year is Faith Based, a film in the style of a mockumentary, about the making of a movie, a faith-based one at that.

The Good, the Bad, and the Holy

The writers of LTN share some of the most powerful examples of faith in popular media—both prescriptive and problematic.

The Knowledge of Good and Evil in Tomb Raider

In Tomb Raider, writer Matthew Birdzell says evil and suffering can tempt us to fight fire with fire. But friends can anchor us to overcome evil with good.

12 Bingeable Shows that Restore our Faith in Humanity

With all of our increased screen time, the Love Thy Nerd writers have compiled a list of TV and anime that restore our faith in humanity.

A Christian Defense of Dungeons & Dragons

Theology professor Phil Tallon lays out the redeeming qualities of Dungeons & Dragons, and why, despite what Christians have heard, it deserves a place at our gaming tables.