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The Art of Story Telling: Developing Discernment in an Age of Dystopian Disorder

Speaker: Dr. Mark Hamby The themes of love, compassion, courage, and friendship that dystopian heroes promise as the new rule of order sound good in a story but they do not work in the real world. Love without absolute truth leads to hypocrisy and eventually, oppression. Some may argue that dystopian stories demonstrate sacrificial love […]

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Thriving with Stories: Helping Students Engage with Literature

Speaker: James R. Hannibal How do we help our students retain what they read and engage with stories to learn more about themselves and their world? Join James R. Hannibal as he teaches you the “story beats” common to every story and the questions your students need to ask before and after they read. Understanding […]

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Why Do Your Kids Need Fantastical Stories for God’s Glory?

Speaker: E. Stephen Burnett Do your children or teens have the strange superpower of speeding through dozens more fantastical books than you could ever hope to read first? In this session, Lorehaven.com publisher E. Stephen Burnett, coauthor of The Pop Culture Parent, explores the biblical and practical reasons we actually need fantasy, sci-fi, and other […]

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The Art of Storytelling

Speaker: Mark Hamby In an age of amusement, we must guard against influences that excite the senses, circumvent reason, and foster gullibility. Through the art of storytelling and the prodding of the mysterious ancient Shepherd of Ecclesiastes 12, learn how to test the worthiness of stories—a collection of words that represent an author’s worldview. Discover […]

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The Power of a Story to Change Lives

Speaker: Janet Benge This presentation explores why humans have always told stories, and how they shape our lives. The nonfiction Heroes Series of books written by Janet and Geoff Benge have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 22 languages. Their books are widely distributed to libraries in state and federal prisons […]

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The Power of Fiction – Influencing the Hearts of Youth

Speaker: Chuck Black Fictional stories are a powerful way to capture the attention of the young and old alike. Jesus used short fictional stories to explain the kingdom of God as did Nathan the prophet to bring a king to his knees in repentance. Discover how your use of fiction can get your children excited […]

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