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5 Ways Star Wars Shaped My Fantasy Novel “The Crescent Stone”

My first fantasy novel for young adults, “The Crescent Stone,” releases this August. It’s the first book in the Sunlit Lands trilogy, and tells the story of two teens, Madeline and Jason, who are catapulted (not literally) into a magical world where they must battle the forces of evil and their own preferences and desires […]

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The Art & Challenge of Translation with Dr. Emily Wilson

A new translation of the Odyssey has hit the shelves and it’s a new gold standard. We talk to the translator, Dr. Emily Wilson, about how she approached this epic undertaking. We dive into the challenges of translating, her preference for modern languages and more!

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Summer Escapes, Summer Discipline

With Infinity War opening last weekend, the Summer movie season has officially kicked off. The StoryMen turn their annual Summer Movie Preview into a game: can we predict the three biggest box-office winners (after Infinity War)? Can we predict the biggest bust? And what should the loser have to do? YOU decide. PLUS: we have some summer writing goals as well, so we talk about how to find our writing discipline and rhythm.

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The Descent & Bone Tomahawk

Behold: horror at the edge of human experience! We travel into the depths of the Earth and the edges of civilization to confront the monsters that live there. What do they have to teach us?

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Disruptive Witness with Alan Noble

Alan Noble joins the StoryMen to imagine how the Church can be truly disruptive. Too often, we merely imitate culture in ways more subtle than we realize. What practices mark us as Christian in ways that are truly distinctive and beautiful?

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Ready Player One with Eliyahu Fink

Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg’s most successful film in nearly a decade. But is it good? Rabbi Eliyahu Fink returns to debate the film with JR. They reflect on the real world, religion and the dangers of nostalgia.

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The Power of the Pivot with Jennifer Cho

Weber Shandwick executive Jennifer Cho joins us to talk about what happens when it’s time to change jobs… or even careers. How do you know when it’s time to go? What are best practices for making a pivot?

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The Path Between Us with Suzanne Stabile

Enneagram expert Suzanne Stabile joins us to explain the ins and outs of this ancient spiritual formation tool. We do a deep dive on what makes a Nine and how they relate with the world. Plus, the results of Bracketology 2018! 

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Still Evangelical? with Karen Swallow Prior

In the wake of the 2016 election, the state of Evangelicalism is under debate. A new book wonders whether Evangelicalism is worth fighting for. Professor and contributor Karen Swallow Prior returns to the show to talk about why she’s still Evangelical – and what the future of the movement could look like. Plus, a game you won’t see coming.

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Legacy and Accountability

With #churchtoo revealing more and more abuses in the Church, we ask how we navigate the legacies of abusers. Plus, we engage Andy Crouch’s article on the dangers of celebrity pastors. How can we build systems that keep us and our congregants safe?