Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
About this episode
Sarah K. Butterfield talks with Doug Basler about the spiritual significance of fiction and its impact on faith.
In this episode of Theology on Purpose, Sarah talks with pastor and author Doug Basler about how fiction can become a powerful spiritual practice. Drawing from his book All Swirling and Weaving, Doug shares how stories can awaken our hearts, deepen our faith, and reshape how we see God and the world. In this episode, you'll learn: What the "Christian imagination" is and why it matters How fiction can form us in ways nonfiction sometimes can't A story about how a novel revealed hidden ambition in Doug's life How reading expands empathy and helps us love others well Practical ways to incorporate fiction into a busy life Whether you love reading or want to rediscover it, this conversation will inspire you to see stories as more than entertainment—they can be a means of spiritual growth.
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