In this episode, I sit down once again with my longtime friend, former college roommate, and now a regular contributor to the show, Erin Ahnfeldt. We explore the power of settings—not just in storytelling, but in real life.

Erin shares a powerful reflection on the places that shape us, from his experiences as an English teacher navigating an unexpected school merger to the way landscapes—whether the Colorado mountains or the wide Kansas horizon—speak to something deeper in our souls. We talk about the beauty of restorative places, the challenge of difficult ones, and how God meets us in both.

We also get into some fun, classic VKP banter: a Wheaton College memory involving Tolkien and trolls, the leadership of Deion Sanders, and a reflection on CU’s legendary coach Bill McCartney. But at the heart of this conversation is a simple yet profound truth: where we are matters, and God is telling a story through the places we inhabit.

Join us for a deep, insightful, and at times hilarious conversation about why our settings matter, how they form us, and what they reveal about the Author of our story.

 

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