Venturing to Worlds UnknownScience fiction writers are our modern seers of sorts. Creating worlds that are not our own, they inspire us to look beyond and imagine "what if?" The summer edition of An Unexpected...

Celebrating the Works of George MacDonaldGeorge MacDonald inspired the imaginative visions of C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, and so many others. He presents the reader with an enchanted...

The imago Dei: Man as God's Image Bearers"Let us make man in our image," so begins the relationship between God and his image bearers, beings made in his own image. What does it mean to be God's image...

G. K. Chesterton seemed to have something to say about almost anything. A cultural critic and writer of the highest degree, he utilized both wit and paradox as he sought to not only to challenge bad philosophy...

J.R.R. Tolkien was the British author who fired the imagination of a generation with his beloved works: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.In this collection of essays, short stories, and poems, we...

It is in the deepest darkness that light shines most brightly. For this reason, dystopian stories are often an effective channel to communicate the good news of the Gospel. Our worst failings illustrate...

King Arthur and his legendary Camelot inspire the reflection on the best of humanity and true virtue: faithful friends and comradery, chivalry, courtly love, perseverance to purpose, and the Divine fulfillment...

What Makes a Superhero? Superheroes captivate our cultural imagination. From reading comic books in our childhood bedrooms to watching the latest blockbuster on the silver screen, we long to see the champion...

Film and music are the language of modern culture. What messages are being conveyed in the movies and songs we love? An Unexpected Journal explores the truths embedded within popular media.Contributors"Serenity...

Planting the Seeds of Imagination Holly Ordway has established herself as one of the preeminent voices in the field of cultural apologetics. Her ability to engage with the imagination is clearly demonstrated...