He didn’t know he would find creativity in writing until he was a senior in college.  That became a huge pivot as Shaun Conde found all kinds of characters, lands and stories to create.  Always moving, always with whimsy, always with a surprise you didn’t see coming, these are the hallmarks of his tales.  Shaun believes humans are made to create so we ought to find something that speaks to us, do it, and then share it.  Shaun is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Shaun shaunconde.com or on Instagram shauncondeinstagram.

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Here was an unexpected statement.  She does not actually enjoy writing.  Apparently it started early when Mary Ann had a tough time in school particularly with spelling.  She didn’t think she was qualified.  Her self-talk wasn’t positive.  Years later she knew she had to let it go because there was work to be done and it involved writing.  Mary Ann Mariani took her years of experience being a presentation coach and went where she knew God was leading her: helping people share their faith.  As she explains, everyone has a story and there is somebody that needs to hear yours.  This led her to write Your Story for God’s Glory.  Mary Ann is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.

You can find Mary Ann at Kingdom Presenters.

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Yes, we talked about what brought Karen to write 8:28 Hope in the Darkness.  It was the loss upon loss upon loss and how she forged ahead.  Add to that years of experience in supporting others just like her navigate the tricky waters of grief, and continue on because well, you kind of have to.  There are stories and tools within her pages to help us.  All of that was talked about.  Then Karen shared a writing exercise she did that was packed full of insight and revelation: Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee.  Check it out for some serious inspiration.  Karen Hacker is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.

You can find Karen at 8:28 Hope or through email at Karen at 8:28 Hope.

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Sometimes we need more belief.  Belief in where we’ve been, belief in where we’re going.  This is true for Sarah Harbut.  Her story is one of victory and one she decided to share with the world because there was always hope and hope was worth pursuing, worth hanging onto.  Sarah wrote Less Fear More Fire because she wanted to make sense of what she was feeling and thinking as her family experienced domestic abuse and how they climbed out of it to a happier ending.  She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Sarah at Sarah Harbut writes.

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She came out of the womb talking.  At least that’s what her mother said.  Then a teacher told her she was a good writer and that stayed with her for many years.  Dawn R. Ward revisited her love of writing and is now a published author of a faith-based book for parents of addicted children.  And she knows all about it, having been through it, not once but twice.  Dawn realized she could process what she was feeling in a creative way and help others by sharing her experience.  The willingness to be vulnerable is not lost.  It’s brave.  Next Dawn will be tackling fiction because she’s taking her gift of writing more seriously. She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find Dawn at DawnRWard.com or FaithtoFlourish.com.

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She’s one smart cookie.  I couldn’t help but notice that during our conversation.  BA Crisp writes for curiosity and elevation.  How is that for intriguing?  She’s written five books: a fantasy trilogy, self-help, and memoir. Currently writing about quantum physics because she is fascinated by where science meets the sacred as God is everywhere.  She shared the results of some fascinating studies that revealed how DNA and blood outside of the body react to positive and negative forces.  Heady stuff.  I did my best to keep pace with her brilliant mind and I think I followed along reasonably well.  BA is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.

You can find BA at BACrisp.com.

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Today’s episode is part of a global initiative called Podcasthon, aimed at showcasing the incredible work happening around the world. This week, thousands of podcasts are dedicating their episodes to spotlight a cause, sharing the positive impact being made, and offering listeners ways to get involved.  Bijou Mushengezi is a cherished friend of mine and the podcast.  Unabashed You is sharing the work Bijou and her team are doing through the charity she began, Moseka Action Project.  Moseka specializes in uplifting women and children affected by war, sexual violence, and poverty in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Through education, mentorship, and psychological care they are working for lasting change.

You can find Bijou and Moseka’s work at Moseka Action Project.

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It started with a car accident or rather that was the trigger for a downward spiral where depression, anxiety and suicide attempts came to visit.  They stayed for quite a while.  After believing she wasn’t worthy, Maria Morgan was eventually able to make her way back to joy, with time and hope.  It took a deepened faith, her husband living out his vows, the love of friends and family, along with the power of prayer to make the difference.  Therapy and medication were also a part of the healing equation.  She learned that the suppressed damage from childhood, and the lies she was telling herself, were not at all true.  There was great freedom in breaking those chains.  Maria is our guest this week for Let’s Talk about Mental Health.

You can find Maria on her website at mariaimorgan.com.

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She realized in later years, once the healing began, that she didn’t actually want to die.  Geena wanted the pain to stop and was desperate to find solutions to make it so.  In her own words she was a beautiful, mess of a human being that didn’t have all the answers.  Trauma after trauma left her not wanting to live.  At the lowest point she had a plan and told God, I’m going to call my friend and if she answers I won’t go through with it.  Thankfully the friend did answer and now Geena Hymer wants to be the person she needed when she was at her lowest.  She is our guest this week for Let’s Talk About Mental Health.

You can find Geena on Instagram. Or under her name on Facebook.

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What if you are diagnosed with a mental illness?  You knew something wasn’t right but now you have the words, the information to get started on the process of healing.  And that’s what it is, a process.  You will never be done.  No one will no matter what they are dealt.  With that in mind you can realize that you are not your illness.  You can stop being silent because silence is suffocating.  You  can seek treatment, seek support in community, and seek the power of faith.  These points and more were made by this week’s guest, Jesslyn McCutcheon during our conversation for Let’s Talk About Mental Health.  Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 26, she knows first-hand how to fight Goliath.

You can find Jesslyn at Fighting Goliath.

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So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired. 🍐