Bonus Episode: Her Part to Play, with Jenny Erlingsson

Summary

In this bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast, host Becky Keife interviews author Jenny Erlingsson about her debut novel, 'Her Part to Play.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the importance of storytelling, and the inclusion of racial and cultural diversity in Christian fiction. Jenny shares how writing fiction was her first love and how God gave her permission to pursue it. She also talks about the significance of following the desires of our hearts and finding delight in the things that bring us joy.

Takeaways

• Writing fiction was Jenny Erlingsson's first love, and she believes that storytelling is a powerful way to communicate truth and engage readers.
• Including racial and cultural diversity in Christian fiction is important because it reflects the beauty and diversity of the kingdom of God.
• God is concerned about the desires of our hearts and delights in giving us the desires that align with His will.
• Finding delight in the things that bring us joy is important, even if they don't fit into the traditional idea of productivity or achievement.
• Following the desires of our hearts can lead to unexpected blessings and opportunities.

Links

• Read Jenny's post from earlier this week and be entered to win a copy of Her Part to Play: https://incourage.me/?p=239447 
• Pick up your copy of Jenny's debut novel, Her Part to Play: https://jennyerlingsson.com/herparttoplay/ 

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