Charting Stories: Finding Truth in Imaginary Worlds

About this episode

R.L. Akers discusses the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and faith, emphasizing that creativity is a calling for everyone.

Are we just as boneheaded as the characters we critique? Can a made-up story reveal the truth about who we are? R.L. Akers ( Overtwixt , Gray Gaynes series) shares his journey from computer programmer to storyteller, revealing why he believes creativity is not just for "artists" but is a calling for everyone made in the image of God. From the discipline of treating creativity like a job to the challenge of forgiving "boneheaded" mistakes, we chart a course toward a life lived for more than just yourself. Connect with R. L. Akers: https://rlakers.com/ Connect with Charting Life: https://www.facebook.com/people/Charting-Life-Podcast/100093839421655/ https://www.youtube.com/@ChartingLife Topics Covered: R.L. Akers, OverTwixt, Christian Fiction vs. General Market, The Creative Process, Faith and Art, Writing Advice for Beginners, Parenting & Fatherhood, Forgiveness, Living for More Than Yourself, Gray Gaynes Series.

People in this episode

Host: Matt

Guest: R.L. Akers

Topics covered

• Creativity
• Storytelling
• Faith and Art
• Writing Advice
• Parenting
• Forgiveness

Keywords

• creativity
• storytelling
• faith
• writing advice
• forgiveness
• parenting
• Christian fiction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charting Life

Books & works: OverTwixt, Gray Gaynes series

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