You serve an Almighty God, who is the same yesterday, today and forever. Trust in His Word and His power for He is the Almighty God.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Jim, Tamra, and Taylor Meskimen along with British actor Victoria Summer, recorded the "L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40" audiobook. Listen as they discuss how they create the voices that bring these stories to life.We also discuss the value of art in creating a safe space to experience life outside our comfort zone.…

We are in the world but Jesus said we are not of the world. If you and I are going to be fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ, we must choose which world we are going to be “of.”By Pastor Chantry Dean

2024 Writers of the Future Workshop instructors, Jody Lynn Nye and Robert J. Sawyer, discuss how they can't give back very readily but can pay forward. We discuss what Jody and Rob along with the other judges do to pay forward. Because these winners are the writers we will be reading in the future.By John Goodwin

To be strong in the outward man, we must exercise. It's the same with the inward man. Our cooperation is required. Becoming strong in the Lord doesn't happen without our working with God. A conscience, a faith, a mind is saying, "let me grow."By Pastor Chantry Dean

Shahid Mamoud and Lezli Robyn, Publisher and Editor of Galaxy's Edge Anthology (formerly Magazine), discuss editors and their role and value in creating the best possible story...and a whole lot more!Learn more at www.galaxysedge.com/By John Goodwin

No matter how deep the valley is and no matter how dark the night, you can take heart in one fact: God always keeps His Word.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Orson Scott Card is the author of Ender's Game series and dozens of other novels. In this podcast we discuss his start as an author and how he developed the concept of "Ender's Game" and have it became the beloved book it is today.Mr. Card has also been a Writers of the Future Contest Judge for over three decades.Learn more about Orson Scott Card a…

There is so much that God can do without your decision in your life. Many are at a short distance to the edge of a provision from God, but it is up to our decision and action to receive it.By Dillon Jordan

Craig Elliott is In the animation industry. He has worked primarily as the production designer for Marvel, Disney and Dreamworks, designing animated films such as Hercules, Mulan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Treasure Planet, Shark Tale, Flushed Away, Bee Movie, Enchanted, Monsters vs. Aliens, and The Princess and the Frog as well as other upcoming fe…

Since the beginning of time, the Word of God has show us that there is a trickle down effect on generations of either blessings from God through obedience, or a curse for disobedience.By Bishop John Dean

Writers of the Future 40 winners Lance Robinson (“Five Days Until Sunset”), Stephannie Tallent (“Live and Death and Love in the Bayou”), and Tom Vandermolen (“Nonzero”) meet on the last day of the Writer Workshop Week (this being the second winner podcast) and we discuss their personal journeys and the value of the Contest to aspiring writers.We al…

It is too late for us to get lost now.By Wesley Robinett

By Pastor Chantry Dean

Writers of the Future 40 winners James Davies, Amir Agoora, Kal M, John Eric Schleicher, and Galen Westlake meet on the last day of the Writer Workshop Week and we discuss their personal journeys and the value of the Contest to aspiring writers.We discuss the importance of dealing with self-rejection and how to come up with amazing story ideas.Lear…

It is imperative that we know the voice of God when He speaks to us.By Bishop John Dean

By James Lumpkin

Bill Fawcett has just published a near-future military science called "Never Again," and it is very scary! https://chriskennedypublishing.com/book/never-again/ Bill has been a professor, teacher, corporate executive, and college dean. His entire life has been spent in the creative fields and managing other creative individuals. He is one of the fou…

Paul’s main purpose in writing the letter to the Galatians was to reiterate the true nature of the gospel: we are justified (made righteous) and sanctified (made more Christlike) through our faith in Jesus Christ alone.By Pastor Chantry Dean

One of the most important things we need to learn and teach other is how to guard, strengthen, and renew our minds because the battle for sin always starts in the mind.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Kathryn Raaker is the Founder and CEO of Tri-State Connection, a Global Multimedia and PR Company. She has been a trailblazer in the media industry for over three decades.Her son, Robert Taggart, is a journalist and author.Together, they worked together as a mother and her son as a writing team.https://kathrynraakersworld.com/…

The enemy wanted one thing-it's the same thing the enemy wants today. Your voice. It's time to give God what your enemy wants most.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Mark Leslie Lefebvre is our most recent Writer Contest judge.Dean Wesley Smith, also a judge, has Mark by four decades, being the first person to be awarded by Writers of the Future in that very first year!Together, these two have been at the forefront of the evolution of publishing, now known as indie publishing or self-publishing. Once frowned up…

Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood traveled to LA to celebrate his son's Illustrators of the Future win.In this interview we discuss the importance of the arts to society and what he has done in Pennsylvania with the arts to improve society.By John Goodwin

By Richard Gobble

Tongues have not ceased, because Jesus has yet to return. He’s still reaching people with His only saving Gospel. And He is still filling people with His Spirit.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Jack Nash won the Golden Pen Award for his story, "Son, Spirit, Snake." Tyler Vail won the Golden Brush Award for his illustration of the story, "Squiddy." In this interview, we discuss their personal journey's to finally winning the top award for aspiring writers and artists.Jack Nash: www.JackNashStories.comTyler Vail: www.Tylervail.com…

By Richard Gobble

No one is going to pray over and fight for your kids and home like you do.By Sis. Heather Dean

Echo Chernik and I discuss the history of the Illustrators of the Future Contest, where it has gotten to, and where it is going and how it is that we are able to select the best new talent in illustration around the world.https://www.echo-x.com/By John Goodwin

Davina Powell is the Consumer Marketing Services Manager for Ingram Content Group.She is a creative sales and marketing expert known for connecting publishers and authors to key audiences using Ingram iD.Learn more at IngramiD.comShe has spent more than 10 years in the digital marketing space developing new resources that ensure publishers', bookse…

We must be justified by faith and we must live a holy life by faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean

It is not the will of God for a saint to be struck with a constant state of fear in our lives.By Pastor Chantry Dean

This episode features Jody Lynn Nye, and we discuss 40 years of Writers of the Future, its impact on the genre, and what she is looking for as the Coordinating Judge.By John Goodwin

We must be justified by faith and we must live a holy life by faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean

The Bible makes is clear that all values, beliefs, lifestyles, and truth claims are not equal.By Pastor Chantry Dean

John Brown was a winner published in Writers of the Future Volume 13 with his story “The Scent of Desire” under his penname Bo Griffin. I met up with him again last year at LTUE and when I saw he would be back, I asked that he send me a book to read so I could have him on as a guest.His bio says he writes action-packed thrillers and epic fantasies …

Breaking down the context of the first chapter of Galatians. Like Paul, we should tell our testimony so people will glorify God, not us.By Pastor Chantry Dean

I’m here at Superstars Writing Conference in Colorado Springs. This is a podcast panel, meaning I am recording this podcast as I interview SoundBooth Theater founder Jeff Hays and international bestselling author Craig Martelle in front of a live audience.Jeff Hays is a prolific narrator and producer, and CEO of Soundbooth Theater, a full-service a…

Stephen Kotowych was a writer winner for Writers of the Future Volume 23 in 2007. He recently edited and published “The Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Volume 1” anthology. It comprises 37 stories and poems and is 100% Canadian.He has a Kickstarter for Volume Two that will run from March 19 through April 16. The link for the prelau…

1 Corinthians 12:27-30 ESV 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracle…

Throughout. history the world has issued its inspiring cries of victory and challenges. The greatest cry of victory and triumph that has ever been spoken came from a dying man on a cross, when Jesus Christ lifted up His head with all the strength of His soul shouted out, "It is finished."By Pastor Chantry Dean

Storm Humbert and fellow Writers of the Future winners created a publishing company called Calendar of Fools. They compiled a book containing only of rejects, not because they weren't good, but because they weren't right for where they were submitted. So, this project is to give these great stories a second chance!They created a Kickstarter for the…

Tonight, we dove a little deeper into the specifics, honing in on the first six of the nine gifts of the Spirit outlined in 1 Corinthians.By Pastor Chantry Dean

What we want from God is sense, but what God wants from us is faith.By Pastor Chantry Dean

Liza Trombi is the Editor-in-Chief of Locus Magazine. In this interview, we discuss the history of Locus and its importance to the SF&F field.We also announce a fundraiser that Locus is running and that I encourage you to check out at www.LocusMag.com or go directly to https://igg.me/at/locusmag2024By John Goodwin

Beyond the gift of the Holy Spirit, God acknowledges other gifts that become evident in the church, some of which He unilaterally gives, others that we bring into the body of Christ that are developed naturally, which we surrender to Him.By Pastor Chantry Dean

By Dr. Braden Anderson

Mark Leslie wrote a 10,000-word short that began his Canadian Werewolf series. In this interview, we discuss going from a story, to a novel, to a series, to collaborating with spin-offs.Yogi Berra famously stated, "When you come to a fork, take it." We discuss how accurate this is as advice as you become more knowledgeable as a storyteller. We disc…