By The Fire with Dave Smale

Jacob finds out what his place is in the band and in the world, and it nearly drives him over the edge. 

DISCLAIMER: This episode deals with some heavy subject matter, i.e. suicide. Listener discretion is advised. 

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

Is this what it means to have his eyes opened?...

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

Jacob meets his grandmother again face-to-face, but not like he expected to.

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

Jacob returns home only to find that no one's home... but why? While he finds out something, it's not the answer. If anything, he ends up with more questions.

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

A live reading from a short story, performed at the Virginia Beach Potter's House on New Year's Eve 2020.

Jacob has a pretty bad day!

 

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

A prodigious guitarist and prolific songwriter, Jacob gets a taste of freedom via his band, Smoke Rings.

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

A very short story that was crafted out of a writing exercise. The story is based on the famous poem "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I hope it's a blessing to you. If so (or if not), let me know.

Leave me a review on Apple, Spotify or Google. Or, email me at [email protected]

Jacob doesn't process the loss of his family well. Nor does he treat the one person well that he ought to...

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author.

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each):

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!

An ancient, famous biblical story and a modern tragedy.

A Desperate Soul is the debut work by wannabe novelist Dave Smale. This unedited, unpublished biblical fantasy is read by the author. 

As mentioned, all revenue from this podcast and sales of the book (whenever it's finally published) will be donated to the following charities:(25% to each): 

- The Virginia Beach Potter's House (my local church) https://vbph.org/  

- World Christian Fellowship Ministries (for missionary evangelism) http://www.worldcfm.com/ 

- Operation Underground Railroad (rescuing victims of sex trafficking all over the world) https://ourrescue.org/ 

- Voice of the Martyrs (supporting the persecuted church across the globe) https://www.persecution.com/ 

What did you think? Let us know: [email protected]. Or, leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or wherever you download podcasts.

Thank you so much for listening and God bless!