Soul & Story

Sara R. Turnquist
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I’m a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. I love those odd tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires me. Well, that and a good love story.

  1. May 27

    EP 66: The Importance of Grieving

    Ever lost someone dear you? Not sure how to make it to the next day? Next month? Next year? And where does God fit into all this? In this episode of Soul & Story, Hallee Bridgeman shares the struggle she faces with the loss of her son, how it impacted her writing career, and what she does today to rediscover hope and God. Check out:✅ The Melancholy Statue - https://www.revshirleymurphy.co.uk/post/melancholy-the-emptiness-that-incapacitates-us-through-grief✅ "You're Still God" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22WoEYfuZN0✅ "Made for more" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov9Ls4npIrc ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek!https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== GET MORE:- Don't forget to subscribe!- Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/- 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! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    47 min

  2. May 13

    EP 65: The Importance of What We Consume

    What you consume goes far beyond the food you ingest. It extends to news, podcasts, books, and more. In this episode of Soul & Story, Sara and Cindy dive deep into how what we consume plays an important role. ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== GET MORE:- Don't forget to subscribe!- Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/- 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! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    21 min

  3. Apr 29

    EP 64: The Importance of Faith-filled Children's Fiction

    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. ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== GET MORE:- Don't forget to subscribe!- Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/- 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! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    35 min

  4. Apr 15

    EP 63: The Importance of Faith Threads - Balancing Truth and Creativity

    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! ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek!https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== Check out Mandy's website!https://www.mandyboerma.com/ GET MORE:- Don't forget to subscribe!- Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/- 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! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    31 min

  5. Apr 1

    EP 62: The Importance of Ministry to the Reader's Heart Through Story

    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. ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek!https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== GET MORE:- Don't forget to subscribe!- Tune in to Soul & Story at https://podcast.saraturnquist.com/- 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! #historicalromance © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    24 min

  6. Mar 18

    EP 61: The Importance of Scripture as Inspiration in Our Stories

    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! 🎁 Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a 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) GET MORE • Subscribe so you never miss an episode! • Listen at podcast.saraturnquist.com • Get a FREE novella ebook at SaraTurnquist.com/list • Shop merch at store.saraturnquist.com • Follow on Facebook: @authorsararturnquist Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Send them our way! © 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    27 min

  7. Mar 4

    EP 60: The Importance of Launching Your Book Well

    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/ ==== Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek! https://trnq.st/db7f1a ==== GET MORE: - Get a FREE novella ebook at https://SaraTurnquist.com/list/ - Visit Sara’s store at https://store.saraturnquist.com and grab some cool merch! - Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsararturnquist/ Got questions or suggestions for future topics? Drop them in the comments! #historicalromance (C) 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    47 min

  8. Feb 25

    EP 59: The Importance of the Ministry of Writing: Are You Called to Be a Paper Missionary

    Why do you write? Is it to be famous? To make money? Or something a bit deeper? Perhaps to spread the Word? ====Grab a FREE copy of Hope in Cripple Creek!https://trnq.st/db7f1a==== 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! #historicalromance (C) 2026 Sara R. Turnquist

    35 min
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I’m a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. I love those odd tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires me. Well, that and a good love story.

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  • Creator
    Sara R. Turnquist
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sara R. Turnquist
  • Show Website
    Soul & Story