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The Feminine Founder110: {Solo} Giving Yourself GraceText me!Today we are talking about all things grace! And specifically the importance of giving yourself grace. In today's episode I share my personal journey as I navigate significant life transitions in the 2025 New Year. I discuss my decision to pivot her career towards launching a digital marketing agency for female entrepreneurs on LinkedIn, while also managing the complexities of personal and family life. I concludes with my commitment to my community this year to ramp up the solo episodes and continue to do my best in helping support you.t...2025-01-2107 min
The Curious CounselorEpisode 27: Divorce, God, Sin, and GraceI am divorced. Am I doomed to hell? In the sermon on the mount (Mt. 5) Jesus says if you get divorced except for infidelity you commit adultry. Jesus says several other things that are a sin (including anger) then leads up to the last verse of the chapter to say you must be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect (Mt. 5: 48) and if we don't keep the law as well as the pharisees and teachers of the law we will not enter the kingdom of heaven (5:20). But is that the end of it? Shouldn't there...2025-01-0226 min
Improbable ThingsEarly Mornings, The Hunger Games, and Being IntentionalI'm not podcasting as often but I have found a good way to get more writing done this past week. I'm also reading a LOT, including finally getting to a certain young adult dystopian trilogy, and I'm taking a close look at my priorities to see how I can make sure I'm doing what I value most.2024-06-2719 minImprobable ThingsTypos, Character Ages, and RulesI'm moving right along on rewriting, despite storms and power outages, but am frustrated at how often typos slip through several rounds of editing! Also, people think my characters are younger than they are, and I recently had to switch to audiobook on my current read for a very frustrating reason.2024-06-0621 minImprobable ThingsReading Outside, Delightful Books, and Tornados vs. DinosaursI've been doing a LOT of reading lately, and much of it has been outdoors. Delightful books and time-travel sci-fi have been among my reading fare, and I've been pondering the various types of story conflict and exactly what kind of natural enemy is the scariest.2024-05-1622 minImprobable ThingsReading Timing, Good Stories vs. Great, and Daily PlanningHow does one choose what to read when and when it's time to pause one book to read another? Also, I saw The Fall Guy, and my daily planner is really helping with my daily schedule and productivity in so many ways!2024-05-0919 minImprobable ThingsTaking Notes, Middlemarch, and Quality PotsMoving right along with editing and recording, and it's been fun to see how the first book in my series holds up against the rest. I'm also keeping track of my reading in a new way, reading a very long book, and pondering quantity vs. quality yet again.2024-05-0222 minImprobable ThingsBack to Work, Telling Stories, and Reading FastI'm back to both writing and podcasting after a long but helpful break, and I'm making exciting progress on my projects! I'm also telling stories to my kids, reading books in order, and learning one way reading so fast is a helpful tool.2024-04-1115 minImprobable ThingsColor-By-Number, The Little Liar, and What Makes Good FictionContinuing to go over my latest work in progress and also trying some new things with audiobooks. My daughters love to read or "read" to me, and I've been doing some thinking on what makes me consider a book or movie a "great story."2024-03-2121 minImprobable ThingsThings to Fix, Tax Stuff, and Not Feeling GuiltyI'm finding so many small-to-medium things I will need to fix as I go through my latest first draft, and I finally did a small thing that was a huge help for doing my taxes. I'm also trying go let go of reading aloud at the "perfect" time, and I'm slowly learning to not feel the guilt of "not doing enough."2024-03-1516 min
Urban Grace TacomaRev. Bianca Luna Interviews Drew PenningtonIn this episode, Rev. Bianca Luna interviews Urban Grace congregant, Drew Pennington. He is a Physical Therapist and business owner of Outpatient Physical Therapy & PNW Sports Institute. Support the show2024-03-1520 minImprobable ThingsChanges, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Filling the GapIn the internet age, unfortunately, you have to be willing to try new things and sometimes let go of old ones when it comes to promoting books. I'm also reading a thought-provoking (but kinda awful) book, and I had a sweet reminder of why I started writing YA sci-fi in the first place.2024-03-0720 minImprobable ThingsAlmost Done, Amusing Ourselves to Death, and ArgylleI'm very close to finishing the first draft of my next book, and am overall happy with how it's been going! I'm also thinking ahead to next month and reading a very thought-provoking book. Also, my husband and I saw Argylle and had VERY different reactions. Why is that?2024-02-2921 minImprobable ThingsCringey Old Work, Airplanes, and Reading FastI had to rethink the last half of my current work-in-progress, but that's still not as painful as revisiting old work! Also, we are reading books about airplanes, I'm reading a surprisingly good thriller, and I might be reading a bit too fast--or am I?2024-02-1918 minImprobable ThingsRecommendations, Koalas, and Fitting Dreams Into LifeIt looks like I'll be able to finish writing my next book this month, and I have a couple recommendations for learning how to outline a novel. Also, my daughter LOVES koalas, I'm reading Demon Copperhead, and I'm trying to be flexible when it comes to writing consistently with so many babies around!2024-02-0821 minImprobable ThingsWriting Schedule, Cuddles, and Motivation vs. WillpowerI'm trying to step up my wordcount next month so I can get this book finished, and I'm thinking about my reading for the year. I also got a very sweet reminder of why I need to be flexible in my daily schedule. And which do you need more, motivation or willpower?2024-01-2521 minImprobable ThingsExciting Scenes, Fight Night, and Eclectic Reading TastesI got to one of those scenes in the Firmament series I've looked forward to writing for over a decade! I'm also not sure what I'll be bringing to my book club's "fight night," my daughter read me a whole book, and I've been thinking about how I'll read pretty much anything.2024-01-1816 minImprobable ThingsChapter Length, Books for Christmas, and Progress vs. PressureMy novella is about to release, I have an unusual method for writing chapters, and my two-year-old loves routine. Also, is there a way to be consistent in working towards your goals without putting pressure on yourself and your family?2024-01-1115 minImprobable ThingsNew Goals, Prophet, and Planning StoriesNew year, new reading and writing goals! I have several projects going, I'm finally reading a book I've meant to get to for years, and my daughter's interest in reading had exploded. Also, is it possible to be 100% planner when it comes to writing?2024-01-0415 minImprobable ThingsMissing Characters, Reading Fast, and Stories That Stick With YouI'm wrapping up my writing projects for the year, but somehow I find I always miss my characters as soon as I'm not working with them! I'm also having to speed through my current read, which is unexpectedly fun. And what is it that makes some books impact you even if they aren't your favorites?2023-12-1416 minImprobable ThingsWrapped, 2024 Plans, and Truly Madly GuiltyI got to see my Wrapped podcasting stats and was encouraged! I'm also thinking ahead to what 2024 will look like for me as an author, and I'm reading a book I've meant to read for awhile. The book has me thinking--how do you balance letting tragedy happen in stories without taking it too far?2023-12-0818 minImprobable ThingsNew Release, Lightbulb Moments, and How to Tell a StoryMy newest book is OUT and I'm revealing the synopsis for the next book! I'm also fascinated by the sudden leaps of development and growth in my kids, and I just finished reading a book that has me thinking that the WAY you tell a story may matter more than the story itself...2023-11-1716 minImprobable ThingsProgenitor, True Art, and FeedbackI've had to start work on the next Firmament book already, even as I race to get the current one published! I'm also trying hard to figure out Amazon ads, thinking about what art truly is, and I saw the new Agatha Christie movie and was very confused--but not in the way you might think.2023-11-0615 minImprobable ThingsBack Again, New Projects, and Valuing ReadingI'm finally back after months of maternity leave! What have I been working on, besides caring for an adorable baby? I have news about upcoming releases as well as updates about my daughter learning to read. Also, is love of reading something that can be imparted to our children?2023-10-2616 minImprobable ThingsSeries News, Children's Books, and Maternity LeaveI have a whole bunch of updates on my series, and we have a whole bunch of new books around our house! Also, I was not impressed by my first foray into the works of Wilkie Collins, and I discuss the concept of "drifting into" maternity leave and what that means for me.2023-06-1119 minImprobable ThingsMaking Letters, Cults, and ImperfectionsMy book will be released in two days, so I've been busy! Also, my daughter has found a creative way to express the alphabet, I'm learning a lot about cults, and I'm discovering how impossible it is to be perfectly consistent when writing a long series.2023-05-1819 minImprobable ThingsNew Poetry, Closing Libraries, and Letting GoOne of my current projects is forcing me to write poetry for the first time in years, our library is closing, and I'm reading a book about an octopus. Also, is there a difference between letting things slide and intentionally letting things go?2023-05-0420 minImprobable Things3rd Edition, A Grief Observed, and Failure in StoriesI have lots of news about my series, including the 3rd edition of book 1! Also, I'm reading an unusual book by C.S. Lewis, and watching Lost in Space has me thinking about how failure can be used for the good of a story.2023-04-2021 minImprobable ThingsProgress, Tweedle-Beetles, and BiographiesI can see the light at the end of the tunnel of revisions on my series! Also, how exactly does one act like a Tweedle-Beetle? And what is the absolute BEST part about writing, reading, or watching a series?2023-04-1321 minImprobable ThingsSeries Decisions, Noisy House, and Indie AprilWhich is better for interesting readers, a summary or a sample scene? How can one get good audio recordings in a loud home? And is indie publishing really a better path than self-publishing?2023-04-0620 minImprobable ThingsOld Writing, Imagination, and Year 33I got to look over some of my VERY old writing this week, which can be both fun and embarrassing, my kids are starting to use their imaginations, and I had a great opportunity this week to think back over the past year and how I've grown and all that I've accomplished.2023-03-3126 minImprobable ThingsRelease Date, Getting Things Done, and ShazamI have a release date for my next book! I also have an idea for sharing about how I get so much done with little kids around. Meanwhile, what do Shazam: Fury of the Gods and Ted Lasso have in common?2023-03-2428 minImprobable ThingsWriter's Group, Charlotte's Web, and Books vs. MoviesWork on my second editions is going slow but steady, and I finally attended a group I've intended to visit for the past 7 years! I'm also watching Charlotte's Web and reading a LOT of books, including The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And I have thoughts.2023-03-1624 minImprobable ThingsWriting Style, Impact, and FeelingsGoing back and revising my books for new editions is like taking a tour over the development of my writing style, for better or worse. I'm also teaching my daughter to read and immersing myself in Jane Austen. And how do I stay motivated when feelings and mental health fluctuate?2023-03-0928 minImprobable ThingsBad Writing, Jane Austen, and MotivationRevising my old works is making me see that my writing was really, really bad back then. I'm also deciding what to prioritize in my series, and of course reading more Jane Austen. And how can I use the approaching end of a project to motivate myself?2023-02-2320 minImprobable ThingsRevisions, Superbowl Parties, and CommitmentStill working on revising the early books in my series and it's been very revealing. Can word choice show a fear of commitment? Also, how do little bookworms behave at a Superbowl party? And why is C.S. Lewis's writing just SO good?2023-02-1618 minImprobable ThingsRevisiting, Math, and LimitationsRevisiting and revising the early books in my series has been more bittersweet than I expected. I also always forget how much I dislike math until I have to do it, and I've been thinking a lot about how my writing can fit well into my life as a mom.2023-02-0922 minImprobable ThingsPlanners, Questions, and Spending MoneyNew month means time to break out the planner and keep track of those goals! Also, there are people in my life who ask questions during movies, I'm reading Jane Austen, and it turns out you do have to spend money to make money.2023-02-0219 minImprobable ThingsGiveaway, Reading Skills, and TimelinesI've got a new story on Kindle Vella, new bookmarks, and news of a really awesome giveaway! Also, I'm learning HOW to read (I thought I already knew how) and am debating making a big change to my series.2023-01-2720 minImprobable ThingsSneak Peeks, Bookmarks, and Taking RisksMy book is FINISHED and off with my editor, and podcast listeners get the first sneak peek of the synopsis! Also, I got my kids a CD player, I'm reading all the Jane Austen, and if I want to grow my business that means I need to change how I do things -- right?2023-01-1220 minImprobable ThingsPlanners, Persuasion, and PassionWelcome to 2023! I'm making great progress on my work in progress, making plans for the new year, and making decisions about what projects to focus on. How does one find balance between personal passion and the business side of things, anyway?2023-01-0619 minImprobable ThingsFun Facts, Allegories, and New Year GoalsI'm rewriting chapters, publishing a Christmas story, and gathering bookish fun facts. Also, I discovered this week what a difference your perspective makes when reading, and I'm thinking about my goals and hopes for 2023.2022-12-1921 minImprobable ThingsPeriphery, Chocolates, and PregnancyEditing is finally speeding up a little! I'm also still publishing short stories on Vella, and I posted my first TikTok. Plus, now that news of my pregnancy is out, I can share how that's been affecting my writing journey.2022-12-0918 minImprobable ThingsLifetime Earnings, TikTok, and the Future of the PodcastI checked what my lifetime sales and earnings for all my books are and it was fascinating! I'm also trying TikTok, against my better judgment, and am getting to beta-read the next book in a series I love. Also, what is the purpose of this podcast? What should it look like going forward?2022-12-0318 minImprobable ThingsKindle Unlimited, The Introvert Advantage, and Anne of Green GablesEditing is going slowly but steadily, and I got a peek into one reader's journey through my series! I also got new bookshelves, plan to teach my daughter to read, and have been thinking about what an oasis of purity and joy a good story can be.2022-11-2316 minImprobable ThingsOne Year, Playing Ball, and AphantasiaIt's been a year since I started this podcast! I've written and published a lot since then, plus we now have our own back yard -- though I'm using it a bit differently than I intended. Also, how does my inability to visualize things impact my writing?2022-10-2718 minImprobable ThingsPaperbacks, Undermining Characters, and Writing in HeavenI finally received my copies of my latest book and I'm so pleased with them! I also voice my discomfort with the "everything you thought you knew about this character is a lie" trope, and I contemplate whether we will write in Heaven. If so, will we write fiction? What would perfect fiction look like?2022-10-2016 minImprobable ThingsBig News, Buying Books, and Killing Your DarlingsI have major updates on all three of the stories I've been working on! I also bought a bunch of books over the weekend because one can never have enough, I'm reading quite a hefty book currently, and I have been pondering how to "kill your darlings" without losing what you love about your story.2022-10-1315 minImprobable ThingsMuch Progress, Babies Reading Books, and Harnessing ProcrastinationBig things are afoot for the next three books in my series! I also have a cute story to tell about my baby, I love reading entertaining grammar books, and I'm learning to use procrastination as fuel for productivity.2022-10-0619 min
ABIDE: Anchored in God’s LoveGraceThis week I talk about God’s grace and how it should be impacting our lives, and making us a reflection of Him.2022-10-0416 minImprobable ThingsReworking, Military Stories, and Quantity vs. QualityI've had to completely rethink huge chunks of both stories I'm currently working on, I have a new project I'm releasing, and I'm wondering why I struggle with reading military and action-based stories. Also, which is more valuable when it comes to art -- quantity or quality?2022-09-3020 minImprobable ThingsFirst Drafts, Book Girl, and the Joy of HabitsI'm more than halfway finished with my work in progress, but I'm struggling with it. I'm also back to reviewing my 2021 reads, and I have a recommendation from my 2022 list as well! And can faithfulness in building habits actually bring, not only momentum, but joy?2022-09-2216 minImprobable ThingsNewsletter, Sign Language, and Lack of InspirationI give updates on my works in progress, talk about my struggles with my newsletter, and explain why and how I'm thinking about learning sign language. Also, I finished Project Hail Mary, and it's kind of amazing how much I love writing and yet hate... well, writing.2022-09-1518 minImprobable ThingsHigher Shelves, Exposition, and Narrative LensingI have exciting writing updates to share, plus I finally finished a show I've been watching off and on for half a decade! Also, do you know what narrative lensing is? I didn't, but now that I've learned about it I think it's going to help my writing a lot.2022-09-0822 minImprobable ThingsOpenings, Silly Stories, and Theme vs. PointOne story is publishing, I'm about to start editing the next, and I've started writing another! In the midst of all that, I have some thoughts about a children's book we enjoyed, a grown-up book I'm not enjoying so much, and how theme and point affect your protagonist.2022-09-0118 minImprobable ThingsWebsites, Letter Sounds, and Self-LimitationsNews about writing, publishing, and my website! Also, my daughter is learning how she can use letter sounds to figure out words, I'm re-reading an old favorite, and I'm doing lots of thinking about the word "can't."2022-08-2622 minImprobable ThingsVictories, Rankings, and Exploring TopicsI reached an important writing goal yesterday, and other good writing-related things are happening lately, too! Also, I hot to see firsthand how kids can be influenced in small ways by stories, and I ponder gratuitous content in books and how you can explore complex topics in unusual ways.2022-08-1822 minImprobable ThingsPromotion, Previewing, and PunctuationI'm staying busy publishing, writing, and promoting, and still finding time to take my kids to the library! I'm also reading a lot, which gives me thoughts about grammar and punctuation, why they matter, and what it communicates if you don't use them.2022-08-1119 minImprobable ThingsEasy Readers, Brave New World, and FearProgress on the Firmament series marches on slowly but surely, including wrapping up the first draft of the next book. Meanwhile, we found a better section of library books, I'm continuing my journey through classic dystopias, and I am forced to face the real reason I don't actively market my books.2022-08-0418 minImprobable ThingsBoxes of Books, Star Trek, and a Writer's IdentityContinuing to publish on Kindle Vella, and starting to work on the paperback! Also, I have a lot more books in my home now than I did last week, which is good because my daughters appear to love books. Meanwhile, I'm reading Star Trek fiction and pondering what it means practically to be a writer.2022-07-2916 minImprobable ThingsBook Release, Colored Pencils, and Personal ThingsMy book is out! Sort of. I'm doing something a little different this time. My daughter also learned how to tell the difference between two of her colored pencils, and I ponder the reasons it's difficult to write and share about personal things.2022-07-2220 minImprobable ThingsWorldbuilding, Reading Goals, and Story AspectsMy book is on track for publication, and I'm having great discussions with my editor about worldbuilding! Also, I'm announcing my secret reading goal for the year and considering the different aspects of storytelling and how we are drawn to different parts of the process.2022-07-1118 minImprobable ThingsSlightly, Storytime, and the Firmament SeriesMajor update on editing and a much less happy update on libraries. Also, why do I use the word "slightly" too much? What do I admire about N. D. Wildon's writing? And as I look back on a decade of the Firmament Series, I ponder the purpose of it all.2022-06-3015 minImprobable ThingsPrioritizing, Weird Kids Books, and SpoilersRewriting is going faster now, but it's hard to keep up with all the details from all the books in a series! Also, why are so many kids books so... weird? And what are we looking to get out of reading? Are spoilers good or bad?2022-06-1620 minImprobable ThingsDetails, Bookshelves, and Stranger ThingsEditing, as usual, has been slow but steady. There are a lot of details to be filled in in the story. Also, I need more bookshelves and I have thought on the new season of Stranger Things!2022-06-1015 minImprobable ThingsRewrites, Red Rain, and AngelI'm doing official rewrites, and I love it! In this episode I talk about some ways I'm trying to improve the story, how much my daughter loves her pencil, what the show Angel has to teach me about the emotional ups and downs of a series, and more!2022-06-0119 minImprobable ThingsAtmosphere, Myth, and Doctor StrangeEditing is going well, but there is one major flaw my first drafts always have that I'm having to work on. I'm also reading Till We Have Faces and I have a few thoughts -- and I watched Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which I have a lot of thoughts about!2022-05-2322 minImprobable ThingsAlternating, Time Lapses, and PerfectionismI've found an unusual way to help motivate me to get my editing done, and I have a plan to finish my draft! I also talk about my first ever "book," problems with leaving large time gaps in a series, and how my perfectionism affects my writing process.2022-05-1314 minImprobable ThingsRoutines, Reading, and RestTrying to find new rhythms and routines for my writing and editing, and learning that part of that is allowing spaces for rest! Also, I'm realizing the series I'm reading had a big impact on the Firmament series, and I'm so happy seeing my kids already becoming story-lovers!2022-05-0616 minImprobable ThingsEditing, Domains, and Writing With DepressionI'm editing the next Firmament book, but it's been a bit of a struggle lately. Also, my website is down, my daughter loves my red pencil, and I'm fascinated by how tone affects our perspective of a story!2022-04-2918 minImprobable ThingsEditing, Stephen King, and Satisfying StoriesI'm finishing up writing one book and about to start editing another! Meanwhile, my daughter wants to learn how to spell everything. I also started reading my first Stephen King book, and have thoughts about that and about good Hollywood stories.2022-04-1522 minImprobable ThingsResearch, Library Cards, and Page-TurningResearch can have an enormous impact on stories, at least for me -- which is currently what's happening with my work in progress. Also, I got a library card, am reading books I disagree with, and have the definitive answer on whether ebooks or hard copies are better.2022-04-0818 minImprobable ThingsCover Art, Decisions, and RealityAnother Firmament writing and publishing update, along with a little of what makes me so excited about this book and about sci-fi in particular. Also, how is one supposed to choose what book to read next? And when if comes to realism in fiction, how much is too much? All thos and more on this week's Improbable Things.2022-04-0119 minImprobable ThingsWriters Block, Star Trek, and EndingsDoes writers block exist, and if so, do I have it? What exactly do I love about Star Trek, and how does that relate to the Firmament Series? And how in the world do you write a good ending, anyway? I discuss all this and more on this week's Improbable Things.2022-03-2519 minImprobable ThingsDescriptions, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, and DisbeliefMy writing and publishing are moving along well, but I do have certain struggles -- like writing descriptions. Also, I finished reading Allegiant, started the Beekeeper's Apprentice (again), and have been wondering, how far is too far when it comes to suspension of disbelief?2022-03-1818 minImprobable Things10,000 Words, Continuity, and Making Things UpAn update on both Eleftheria and Humanoid -- there's good news for both! Also, I talk about one of the struggles with writing a long series, and I question what it means to feel like someone was "making up a story as they went along."2022-03-1221 minImprobable ThingsOutlining, Vacuuming, and Ugly ThingsI've finished outlining the next Firmament book, after many upset and downs! So how is the writing going? I'm also doing other things, like vacuuming the house when my kids wanted me to read to them. And what is the purpose of darkness and evil in our stories?2022-03-0417 minImprobable ThingsNew Goals, Children's Books, and RomanceI've started work on the next Firmament book! I also took a listener's suggestion for what to read to my kids, and thinking about what makes a good children's book in general. And why do so many writers not get romance right?2022-02-2516 min
The Marriage ChroniclesGrace And Marriage Go Hand In HandGrace in marriage is a must. If you lack grace, you're not ready for marriage.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailah-pennington#/support2022-02-1828 minImprobable ThingsFirmament, Audiobooks, and DystopiaWhat's next for the Firmament series? I have a couple of new goals. I'm also continuing my search for read-alouds for my small children and wondering -- are audiobooks real books? And why do people love reading dystopia so much?2022-02-1617 minImprobable ThingsReviews, Read-Alouds, and AgendasWriting and receiving reviews, reading aloud to my kids, and considering agendas in books and movies and when they are and are not done well -- just a few of the things I'm up to this week! Oh, and I also announce the title of the next Firmament book.2022-02-1016 minImprobable ThingsEleftheria, Castle, and Choosing What to ReadDid I manage to finish Firmament: Eleftheria last month? What are my plans for the series going forward? Was my last read any good? And how in the world should you go about choosing what to read next when you finish a book? I discuss all this on this week's episode of Improbable Things.2022-02-0311 minImprobable ThingsA Desk, Book Club, and C. S. LewisFinally settling into our new home! I discuss my new writing area, my book club, all the C. S. Lewis I'm suddenly reading, and my thoughts on making a book out of bits and pieces of other books.2022-01-2514 minThe Marriage ChroniclesLet's Give Michael Todd GraceThis episode encourages others not to be part of the cancel culture. We MUST follow in the footsteps of Christ and give grace.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailah-pennington#/support2022-01-1934 minImprobable ThingsMoving, Reading to Kids, and Spider-ManWe are moving! Which means I'm not currently writing, but I'm still able to make progress in one specific way. In this episode, I share some book-related moving details, talk about reading to my kids, and give a few (spoiler-free!) Spider-Man: No Way Home thoughts.2022-01-1114 minImprobable ThingsHolidays, Plans, and Facts vs. PhilosophyI'm back after two weeks of holidays and sickness! In this short episode, I give updates on my writing, finally finish a very long read, and pontificate on the difference between what we can observe and what we should do about it.2022-01-0312 minThe Marriage ChroniclesVarious Subjects: "Pretty Privilege", Divorce & GraceWe must be careful not to rely on grace as a way to freely sin. Grace is for the unfortunate event that we accidently fall not intentionally.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailah-pennington#/support2021-12-2355 minThe Marriage ChroniclesGrace vs LawThrough grace we are saved. We are free from the bondage of the law given to Moses.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nailah-pennington#/support2021-12-2214 minImprobable ThingsOutline Issues, Reading Goals, and The Midnight LibraryI'm glad to be finishing my novel, but why didn't I realize what I had planned for the last few chapters was so boring? Should I raise my reading goal for next year since I've been able to easily surpass it? Also, I read The Midnight Library and it's got me thinking about how to make sure worldview is flowing naturally from the characters and not being forced. I cover all this and more on this week's episode of Improbable Things!2021-12-1415 minImprobable ThingsHoliday Busyness, Home Libraries, and DuneBusy holiday seasons leave little time for writing -- or even for missing writing! Also, I read Dune and my opinion may or may not surprise you. Will I ever have a home library? And is it okay if not everyone likes the same books? I discuss all this on this week's Improbable Things.2021-12-0616 minImprobable Things50,000 Words, Skillful Writing, and Theme vs. MessageDid I finish NaNoWriMo in time? Should I keep up my writing or take a holiday break? How in the world was Ayn Rand able to get me to read 1000 pages about railroads? And is there a right and wrong way to give your story a message? These are the questions I try to answer on this week's Improbable Things.2021-11-3017 minImprobable ThingsLimitations, Propoganda, and Semi-AutobiographiesNaNo update, favorite times to write, and how limitations with kids around has actually helped me be more productive! Also, is propoganda ever a good thing? And how much is too much when it comes to injecting reality into our fiction? We'll discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Improbable Things.2021-11-2218 minImprobable ThingsThe Halfway Point, Talented Writers, and Canceled ShowsNaNo update! Will I be able to make it to 50,000 words this month? Is writing fun, or is it miserable? And if your TV show gets canceled, should you rush to wrap things up or just let it end and leave people hanging? We'll discuss all this and more on this week's Improbable Things.2021-11-1522 minImprobable ThingsWord Counts, Humanism, and Romance TropesIn this episode, I give updates on my NaNo novel, talk a little bit about my blog, expound on Humanism in science-fiction, and express my frustration with a common television romance trope.2021-11-0919 minImprobable ThingsLost Files, Mysteries, and Impossible ThingsIn this episode I talk about finishing my latest Firmament novel -- and the disaster that followed -- give preliminary NaNoWriMo thoughts, ponder Liane Moriarty's mysteries, and give my opinion on what separates fantasy from science-fiction.2021-11-0115 min
Improbable ThingsNaNo, Atlas Shrugged, and the Problem with Maze RunnerWelcome to the Improbable Things podcast, where I share six thoughts about writing, stories, or science-fiction! In this episode I share updates on my writing plans, compare Atlas Shrugged to 1984, and explain my theory on why the Maze Runner movies are actually better than the books.2021-10-2815 min
The Forum at Grace CathedralGrace Winter Forum Online with Hilary PenningtonHilary Pennington is the Ford Foundation’s executive vice president for program and responsible for the BUILD program, which aims to strengthen social justice organizations, reducing inequality in all its forms. She will be in conversation with Dean Malcolm Clemens Young about philanthropy in the 21st century.2021-02-0254 min
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Author: J. Grace Pennington
Narrator: Greg Young
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-31-17
Publisher: J. Grace Pennington
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
Welcome to the world of a universal cure.
Gordon Harding didn't ask for the life he has. He didn't ask to be orphaned. He didn't ask to go through life with cancer. And he certainly didn't ask to be pulled into a future world without warning - a world where every human being is controlled...2017-10-315h 46
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Author: J. Grace Pennington
Narrator: J. Grace Pennington
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-21-17
Publisher: J. Grace Pennington
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary
Summary:
The year is 2320. Andi Lloyd is content with her life as the assistant to her adoptive father, a starship doctor, but her secure world turns upside down when she begins uncovering secrets from her past. When her father mysteriously starts losing his mind, she finds that she can no longer count on him to guide or help...2017-08-215h 05Discover the Magic of Listening to Free AudiobookFirmament: Radialloy Audiobook by J. Grace PenningtonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 619866
Title: Firmament: Radialloy
Author: J. Grace Pennington
Narrator: J. Grace Pennington
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:05:29
Language: English
Release date: 08-21-17
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Teen, Kids, Religious & Inspirational, Religious Fiction
Summary:
The year is 2320.
Andi Lloyd is content with her life as the assistant to her adoptive father, a starship doctor, but her secure world turns upside down when she begins uncovering secrets from her past. When her father mysteriously starts losing his mind, she finds that she can no longer count on him to guide...2017-08-215h 05