Welcome to the very first episode of Set Apart (Not Watered Down)—a podcast for Christian writers who refuse to settle for surface-level storytelling. In this episode, host Lorna Sotelo challenges the idea that Christian fiction should avoid hard topics or uncomfortable truths. If we’re not promoting sin, should we still write about it?Lorna shares her personal convictions about writing stories that are holy, honest, and spiritually powerful—stories that resonate with believers and nonbelievers alike, without compromising truth. This is for writers who see their stories as ministry.________________________________________✍️ In This Episode:•Why "clean" isn't always the same as "set apart"•What it means to write fiction that reflects the heart of God•How to minister through fiction without being preachy•Why Christian stories need real tension and real redemption•Examples from Lorna’s own characters:• A worship leader’s unplanned pregnancy• A foster child navigating abuse and discovering hope through faith________________________________________📖 Scripture References:•Luke 5:31–32 – Jesus came to call sinners, not the righteous•2 Corinthians 5:18–20 – We are Christ’s ambassadors, appealing to the lost•Luke 15:4–7 – The parable of the lost sheep•Romans 2:4 – God’s kindness leads to repentance•Matthew 5:14–16 – We are the light of the world________________________________________🙏 A Prayer for Writers:“Lord, awaken us to the power in our stories.Don’t let us settle for what’s safe.Make us bold.Make us holy.Make us set apart.May every word we write point to You.”________________________________________💬 Connect with Lorna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorna_sotelo_books?igsh=MWRlN3VnOXEwYmY3aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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What happens when Christian fiction goes beyond clean… and becomes holy? Welcome to Set Apart (Not Watered Down)—a podcast for faith-filled writers who are done playing it safe. I’m your host, Lorna Sotelo, and I believe storytelling is more than entertainment—it’s ministry. In this podcast, we’ll talk about how to write fiction that’s honest, spiritually rich, and anchored in the truth of the Gospel. If you’ve ever felt like your stories were too real for the Christian market or too sacred for the secular one, this space is for you. Let’s write with fire, grace, and grit—together.Welcome to Set Apart (Not Watered Down) — the podcast for Christian writers who are done settling for surface-level storytelling. In this trailer, host Lorna Sotelo shares the vision behind the show: to craft stories that are spiritually rich, deeply honest, and filled with the power of redemption. Subscribe now and join us each week as we explore the fine lines of writing faith-filled fiction that doesn’t flinch.