SHINE A LIGHT TODAY. AKA: SALT
The Christian & Faith-Based go-to media review series that spotlights faith-driven books, films, and podcasts worth your time.
Allies of Majesty: Chronicles (Vol. 1)
Allies of Majesty: Chronicles is a collection of short stories based on the Allies of Majesty RPG game by Anthony Diastello. Written by various authors, the stories seek to tell imaginative stories about supernatural warfare using the RPG’s system of angelic hierarchy and powers. Heavily inspired by Dr. Michael S. Heiser’s in-depth research into the unseen realm of spiritual warfare, Allies of Majesty imagines angels and demons as beings a lot more familiar to us through short stories and poetry.
Edge of the Galaxy
Edge of the Galaxy by Brock Eastman is a hybrid science fiction short story anthology and thirty-day devotional designed for middle schoolers. The story follows Gavin Greystone and his family as they prepare to be the first humans to colonize Saturn’s moon, Titan. Infusing real science, imaginative adventures, and solid lessons in faith, this devotional breaks down Christian concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Till We Have Faces
Till We Have Faces is C.S. Lewis’ final novel, written in 1956. An intriguing retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from Apuleius’ second century book Metamorphose, Till We Have Faces follows the embittered older sister of Psyche as she writes out her complaints against the gods.
Quern: Undying Thoughts
Quern: Undying Thoughts is a first-person puzzler created by Zadbox Entertainment. The game follows the player, who has been exiled and trapped in another world by a scientist who was once trapped in the same way. In a game that holds elements from both classic science fiction and mythological tales, Quern challenges the player with a rich host of intriguing puzzles.
MechWest
MechWest is a short, children’s animated TV series created by David Gallagher. In it, the mech-loving Pearl and her reluctant brother Pico go on a quest to protect and save a unique robot named Six. Along the way they encounter friends and foes, narrowly avoiding terrible ruin as they slowly begin to uncover Six’s strange origins.
Thr3e
Thr3e is considered to be one of the masterpieces of acclaimed Christian thriller and fantasy writer Ted Dekker. In this narratively complex story, a man named Kevin Parsons is stalked by his past as he wrestles with humanity’s innate evil and given good.
The Captive
The Captive is a classic novella by Christian author Christoph von Schmid. In it, a young, devout Italian man named Anselmo is kidnapped by Algerian pirates and sold to a wealthy Muslim family.
Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
Bookwalker: Thief of Tales is a reality-shaping adventure game from TinyBuild Games. In it, players take on the role of Etienne Quist, a disgraced novelist serving out a thirty-year writing suspension. After a “Client” comes to Quist with an offer — enter novels and steal special artefacts from the story to bring into the real world, then they’ll break his “shackles” and allow him to write again — he takes them up on it. Using both the mechanics of a standard first person RPG in Etienne’s real world and an isometric, point-and-click playstyle in the novels, Bookwalker takes the player on a journey through imaginative novels of various genres and tones, all the while hinting at Etienne’s complicated past.
One Dollar Lawyer
One Dollar Lawyer is a 2022 South Korean legal drama starring Namkoong Min and Kim Ji-eun. Charging only a dollar in legal fees, the eccentric prosecutor-turned-lawyer Cheon Ji-hoon and his office manager, Mr. Sa, take on the aspiring Baek Ma-ri as a probationary employee. From the smaller injustices of workplace bullying to larger cases revolving around murder and art theft, the team takes on any case for a single dollar.
The Circle Series (Graphic Novel)
The Circle Series (Graphic Novel) is a comic book adaptation of Ted Dekker’s best selling The Circle Series. In it, Thomas Hunter finds himself dreaming of a fantastical reality that might just be a little more real than he bargained for. Neck deep in real-world conspiracies in one realm and on the frontlines against evil in the other, Thomas discovers the two are far more linked than he could ever imagine.
Guard in the Garden
Guard in the Garden is a cozy fantasy novel by Z.S. Diamanti. Felton Holden was an elite dwarven warrior when a battle leaves him severely injured and unable to return to duty. Restless, directionless, and haunted Felton takes a job as the sleepy Garome District’s city guard, where the quirky townsfolk offer him more than simple rest.
Over the Moon (2020)
Over the Moon is a 2020 Netflix original movie directed by Glen Keane. In it, the grieving Fei Fei builds a rocketship out of scraps in order to get to the moon and bring her father back proof of the moon goddess’ existence. Through a journey of determination, Fei Fei learns that true love may not be what she thought it was.
All Creation Sings!
All Creation Sings! is a preschool and elementary homeschool craft book and seven-lesson curriculum. Tying in Gospel messages to each of the seven days of creation, this short curriculum includes brief lessons, crafts, and snacks all tied together with each day’s message and stage of creation.
Planet of Lana
Planet of Lana is a beautiful sci-fi platform puzzler by Wishfully Studios. In it, Lana’s peaceful tropical homeworld has been invaded by rogue AI robots from outer space. After the robots kidnap her older sister, Elo, Lana must team up with the catlike Mui and traverse dangers across the world in order to save her.
Acts of God (Comic)
Acts of God is an educational graphic novel by Kingstone that presents the story of the pilgrims aboard the Mayflower. Drawing from William Bradford’s testimony, the comic breathes to life the struggles, celebrations, alliances, and conflicts of the English Separatist Church’s quest for religious freedom.
The Little Garden Hare Who Met Jesus
The Little Garden Hare Who Met Jesus is a children’s picture book by Brad Leisure. In it, a little garden hare named Shayna is separated from her family. Through her adventure, the story of Jesus’ capture, death, and resurrection unfold through bucolic illustrations.
The Christy Miller Series
The Christy Miller Series is a set of twelve Christian young adult romance novels following the titular character, Christy Miller, throughout her high school years. The series explores a variety of different kinds of relationships, from friendships, family ties, romantic pursuits, and personal relationships with God. Despite being YA, the series shows a real depth and welcome nuance to its theology and in explaining what teens entering the dating sphere can expect — both the good and the bad.
David (2025)
David (2025) is an animated musical — and box office hit — about the life of David from his boyhood as a diligent shepherd up to his coronation as King of Israel. Drawing direct events, messaging, and inspiration from the Old Testament (and, in some ways, the New Testament as well), the movie brings out David’s story in a way that is both approachable to children, theologically rich, and artistically beautiful. From the incredibly detailed animation to the heartfelt, classic Disney-style music, and loveable characters, this movie presents itself as a masterpiece for the ages.
Logos: Bible Trading Card Game
Logos is a trading card game by Ktizo Games that has a solid Biblical foundation worked into both its cards and its mechanics. Complex enough to be interesting, but simple enough to be easy to pick up, this game boasts the fun of greats such as Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh while utilizing Biblical figures and events in an interconnected web of gameplay.
Tina (2024)
Tinā is a 2024 New Zealand choral-themed drama film set three years after the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake. In it, Mareta Percival must struggle to survive in the wake of losing her only daughter in a building collapse. Shut down from the world around her, Mareta finds herself working at a substitute teacher in a snobbish boarding school, wrangling kids that may seem perfect on the outside, but underneath are dealing with a variety of their own traumas and pains.