51 min

Using Fiction to Teach God’s Word – Rick E. Norris Creatively Christian - Interviews with Faithful Artists

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Author and musician Rick Norris is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. Rick tells how creativity and faith were entwined almost since the beginning of his life. He talks about his speculative Christian fantasy book series that incorporates music and art into his storytelling process. Also pay attention to how you can earn a free CD from Rick and stay tuned through the end of the episode to enjoy one of his original songs.



Award-winning author Rick E. Norris has taught the Bible to adults and Sunday school to teens for thirty-one years. Since 2011, he has volunteered as an international online missionary for a Christian non-profit where he disciples individuals and answers biblical questions. Angelic Wars: First Rebellion received a second-place award by the 2020 Catholic Press Association. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1979 and law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. He is a songwriter/musician and member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences as well as the creator and the co-host of the Rambling Business podcast.



This episode can also be found on YouTube.



Show Notes



The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link.



Event website for Festival of Book, April 23rd and 24th: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks"The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen- https://amzn.to/3KoZN4gThe Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis - https://amzn.to/3x2H3DV"The Illiad" by Homer - https://amzn.to/37iI3JxParker J Cole - http://www.parkerjcole.comFree Prequel Book, “Into the Mind of Lucifer” - https://www.amazon.com/Into-Mind-Lucifer-Angelic-Wars-ebook/dp/B08JHGGS28



Learn More About Our Guest



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Rick's website - https://www.ricknorrisbooks.com Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19763828.Rick_E_Norris Rambling Business Podcast - https://ramblingbusiness.com



Credits



This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Get full access to Creatively Christian at creativelychristian.net/subscribe

Author and musician Rick Norris is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. Rick tells how creativity and faith were entwined almost since the beginning of his life. He talks about his speculative Christian fantasy book series that incorporates music and art into his storytelling process. Also pay attention to how you can earn a free CD from Rick and stay tuned through the end of the episode to enjoy one of his original songs.



Award-winning author Rick E. Norris has taught the Bible to adults and Sunday school to teens for thirty-one years. Since 2011, he has volunteered as an international online missionary for a Christian non-profit where he disciples individuals and answers biblical questions. Angelic Wars: First Rebellion received a second-place award by the 2020 Catholic Press Association. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1979 and law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985. He is a songwriter/musician and member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences as well as the creator and the co-host of the Rambling Business podcast.



This episode can also be found on YouTube.



Show Notes



The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link.



Event website for Festival of Book, April 23rd and 24th: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks"The Sympathizer" by Viet Thanh Nguyen- https://amzn.to/3KoZN4gThe Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis - https://amzn.to/3x2H3DV"The Illiad" by Homer - https://amzn.to/37iI3JxParker J Cole - http://www.parkerjcole.comFree Prequel Book, “Into the Mind of Lucifer” - https://www.amazon.com/Into-Mind-Lucifer-Angelic-Wars-ebook/dp/B08JHGGS28



Learn More About Our Guest



You can follow this guest on several platforms, including:



Rick's website - https://www.ricknorrisbooks.com Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19763828.Rick_E_Norris Rambling Business Podcast - https://ramblingbusiness.com



Credits



This show is produced by Theophany Media. The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Get full access to Creatively Christian at creativelychristian.net/subscribe

51 min