Ideas can lead you to a greater understanding of our universe and why you exist.
Ideas can also lead you astray.
Therefore, ideas must be tested.
That’s what I do. I explore ideas, consider their consequences, and think critically about the possibilities and ramifications.
For decades, I’ve been comfortable exploring ideas in my mind, but I’m curious if others like yourself might enjoy traveling with me on a few of these explorations.
Nonfiction is one way to explore ideas, and I’ve done that with podcasting and other nonfiction writing (see some below).
Now I’m turning to fiction. Mostly speculative fiction.
Oh, there’s a podcast at the bottom of this page. That’s where I experimented with the audio version of Stories I Tell.
Enjoy!
Oh, but first, an important nonfiction piece I wrote in seminary.
Mistleton Chronicles
Introducing Colin Brock and the Mistleton Chronicles.
The story of how a number changed my life
Do you have a significant number?
Summer Moon
“After everything we’ve been through, I really hope our trip is boring,” Colin Brock said as he put a suitcase into the trunk.
Alice put her backpack in too. “Honeymoons are not supposed to be boring.”
Introducing Stories I Tell
I’m starting a new storytelling podcast called Stories I Tell.
2020
So enraptured by this work of art, the man closed his eyes so he could keep the picture in his mind.
Joe Was Lost
Joe was lost.
Astronomy Class
The girl with curly hair stared out the classroom window as her teacher displayed a map of the solar system.
Uh, you know, filler words do, like, serve a purpose
This kind of speech is often called “disfluency,” which sounds like a disease. Trust me, it is not. Filler words serve multiple purposes.
Continue Reading Uh, you know, filler words do, like, serve a purpose
Learning is hard work
Your brain is amazing, but sometimes it struggles to learn. Guess what—that’s normal.
Too old to learn?
What would you want to learn if you found out you could actually do it?
On-The-Go Learning with Podcasts
What is on-the-go learning? How is it different than other kinds of education?
MacGyver Mindset
The MacGyver Mindset is made up of two strengths. This mindset will prevent podfading and motivate you to keep going when you face obstacles.
Audio fiction: another fun thing you can do with a podcast
My dad introduced me to old-time radio when I was a kid. I fell in love with that kind of storytelling. What would it be like to recreate old time radio with a podcast.
Continue Reading Audio fiction: another fun thing you can do with a podcast
Don’t waste time online
Don’t go there. Just don’t. There’s a better way!
Embarking on a fictional journey
I’m practicing telling stories.
Why do we love superheroes?
There are three things that draw me to the superhero genre. Maybe these are your reasons, too.
Celebrating and remembering
A birthday stirs memories.
The Stories I Tell Podcast
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