Episodes

  • EP 64: The Importance of Faith-filled Children's Fiction
    Apr 29 2026

    Did you read books as a child? Is it something you carried into your adulthood? What kinds of books do YOUR children read?

    Meet multi-published faith-based children's book author and illustrator Kim Caldwell as she shares some of the struggles and the joys producing books for the younger generation.

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    © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    35 mins
  • EP 63: The Importance of Faith Threads - Balancing Truth and Creativity
    Apr 15 2026

    We all love a good story. Does that mean we have to forgo sharing the truth of Christ? Not at all!

    Find out why as our dear friend, award winning author Mandy Boerma joins us on today's episode of Soul & Story!

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    https://www.mandyboerma.com/

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    © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    31 mins
  • EP 62: The Importance of Ministry to the Reader's Heart Through Story
    Apr 1 2026

    We are all called to ministry in some way, in some aspect. As a writer, the very ministry we can be called to involves story. The Bible is full of stories. Our very lives are full of stories.

    In this episode of Soul & Story, Sara and Cindy will further delve into the important of ministry and how we can reach those God calls us to through story.

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    © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    24 mins
  • EP 61: The Importance of Scripture as Inspiration in Our Stories
    Mar 18 2026

    You're trying to write a story. Have you looked at some of the oldest stories ever known?

    In this episode of Soul & Story, Sara and Cindy dig into stories that can inspire all of us—including those found in scripture!

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    SEE ALSO
    • Prayer Bible & Prayer Journal
    • Are you called to be a paper missionary?
    Darklight – A Coming of Age Fantasy (by Greg Turnquist)
    Pure Energy (by Sean Smith)

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    © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    27 mins
  • EP 60: The Importance of Launching Your Book Well
    Mar 4 2026

    Are you trying to figure out how to launch your book? Want to get your work out there so readers everywhere can enjoy it?

    In today’s episode of Soul & Story, we sit down with special guest Tammy Karasek. She’s launched countless books and shares practical insights on how to not only launch your book—but launch it well.

    🔗 https://tammykarasek.com/

    🔗 https://www.amazon.com/Launch-that-Book-Tammy-Karasek/dp/B0G2K5HZRV/

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    (C) 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    47 mins
  • EP 59: The Importance of the Ministry of Writing: Are You Called to Be a Paper Missionary
    Feb 25 2026

    Why do you write? Is it to be famous? To make money? Or something a bit deeper? Perhaps to spread the Word?

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    (C) 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    35 mins
  • EP 58: The Importance of Setting Spirit Led Goals for the Writing Year
    Feb 11 2026

    Writing with a mood disorder can be challenging. What steps can you take to write?

    Check Heart Breathings: https://heartbreathings.com/
    Also visit: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/

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    (C) 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

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    17 mins
  • EP 57: The Importance of Writing Through Resilience in Your Writing Life
    Jan 7 2026

    Trying to write your next book but you struggle to push through? Is it hard showing up each and every day to get your writing complete? Then tune in and hear from fellow writers that face the same!

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    GET MORE:- Get a FREE novella ebook at https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/- Check out Sara's store at https://store.saraturnquist.com and grab some cool merch!- Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/

    Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop 'em in the comments!

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    (C) 2024 Sara R. Turnquist

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    22 mins