This one… did not go as planned.

In this episode, I sit down with pro-life advocate and author Abigail Thompson (Behind the Clouds) for an open mic conversation on writing, faith, and storytelling with purpose.

We talk about her journey as an author, what it means to write stories that matter, and the heart behind her work.

And somewhere along the way…

The infamous fountain pen incident happens.

You’re just going to have to hear it for yourself.

In this episode, I dive into the story of Abraham and how he tried to fulfill God’s promise his own way… instead of trusting God to do what He said He would do.

And if we’re honest?

We do the same thing all the time.

Especially in our writing.

We say we trust God with our calling…
But then we rush, force outcomes, chase results, and try to make things happen on our timeline.

In this episode, I challenge you to look at where you might be striving instead of trusting.

Where are you trying to “help” God?

And what would it look like to actually rest in Him… and let Him fulfill what He started?

This one might step on your toes a bit.

But it’s something I’m learning right alongside you.

Let me be honest with you…

Most writers are making the same backstory mistake, and it’s quietly killing their story.

In this episode, I break down the one cliché I see everywhere that makes readers want to DNF the book…

We’ll talk about why it doesn’t work, what it’s actually doing to your story, and how to fix it.

I’ll also walk through Project Hail Mary as an example of backstory done right, and why it works so well.

If you’ve ever struggled with when to reveal backstory, how much to include, or why your opening feels slow… this one’s for you.

How do you write biblical characters without flattening them into Sunday school versions of themselves?

In this replay from our first ever Story Steward live event, I sit down with Kate Campbell and we talk about writing characters that carry biblical themes in a way that feels God-honoring and grounded in truth!

I hope you enjoy!

What part of you is standing in the way of God’s plan?

A habit? An ambition? A comfort? A version of yourself you refuse to let die?

In this episode, we walk through four biblical characters who had to kill something in themselves to step into God’s calling. Because resurrection only comes after something is laid down.

I’m serious. If God told you your book would never reach a single soul… would you still write it?

Would you obey if it meant obscurity? Would you create if it meant discomfort? Would you keep going if it didn’t go your way?

Too often we chase the dream in our hearts... but somewhere along the way, we start forcing our will over His. Today we’re talking about surrender, obedience, and whether you’re willing to eat honey and locusts if that’s what faithfulness requires.

From the beginning of Scripture, God has been writing a love story that moves through waters, wilderness, and the cross, all to bring His bride home.

Wherever you are today, my hope is to remind you who it is that loves you… and what kind of love it is.

Join guest speaker Héloïse Van Gemerdan as she shares one of the most powerful testimonies of coming to Christ I’ve ever heard. Through deep loss and tragedy, God met her in the midst of her pain and carried her love of writing when she couldn’t carry it herself. This conversation is about grief, faith, creativity, and the quiet ways Christ restores what feels broken. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still cares about your story when life falls apart, this episode is for you.