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Stories Are Soul Food

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Best Selling Author N. D. Wilson and Editor Brian Kohl host the Stories Are Soul Food podcast! The podcast that helps feed the right kind of loyalties and shape affection for the first and the greatest Author, Jesus Christ.

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IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com. Join Author ND Wilson and Brian Kohl to discuss Nolan's The Ody... more

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Join Author ND Wilson and Director Francis Annan to discuss the importance of storytelling. What does it mean to be an artist, and how does artwork tell the... more

IT'S HERE! Pre-Order the 4th installment of the Ashtown Burial Series at ashtownburials.com.

Join ND Wilson and Brian Kohl as they discuss the dangers of shortcutting life. From performance-enhancing drugs to AI, we always seem to want to take short... more

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On this episode of Stories Are Soul Food, ND Wilson and Brian Kohl discuss Daniel, Prophet to the Babylonians. How to Serve Five Emperors without Losing You... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Wilson
Guest co‑host, discussed Daniel
Episode: Shortcuts Don't Make You Better
Scott Minor
CEO of Realm Makers, a conference for Christian authors of fantasy and science fiction.
Realm Makers
Episode: The Future of Christian Fiction | (Ep. 187)
James Engerbretson
Nature videographer and director of Riot and the Dance
Canonpress
Episode: Animals are Soul Food | (Ep. 175)
Calvin Robinson
A man of the cloth and Anglican minister
Anglican Church
Episode: 168: Bored of That Hideous Strength (feat. Calvin Robinson)
Forrest Dickison
Author and Illustrator of Crispin's Rainy Day
Canonball Books
Episode: 157: The Boy and the Heron (feat. Crispin's Rainy Day)
Doug TenNapel
Author and Animator known for his work in video games and comic books.
Episode: 150: The Great Debate: Art vs Morality & Money (feat. Doug TenNapel)

Hosts

N. D. Wilson
Host of the show, best-selling author; co-creator of SASF content; prominent voice in storytelling and faith-led media critique
Brian Kohl
Editor and co-host; central to editorial direction and conversation style; connector to publishing and canon-related content

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Did y’all stop? ? ?

    This is just one of my all time favorite pods, but I haven’t heard a new episode in…like a month! This has just made me awfully sad, and hope yall didn’t just quit. Please do another episode soon. I may have to nuke America after all. Sorry yall

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    3
    Bleign
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing!

    I love this Podcast so much! Nothing but praise! I wanted to ask if you would talk about the new David movie by Angel studios that just came out?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookworm/Christian
    United States6 months ago
  • Good stuff

    This podcast is the bomb. Like, brother you all gotta listen! This is like, N.D. Wilson guys!! Like the Ashtown author!!!

    Ps: where is Ashtown book four?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cybertruck for president
    United States10 months ago
  • Great podcast!!

    Love this podcast and have been listening for quite a while.

    I know it’s a little soon, but would it be possible to get yalls early takes on the Christopher Nolan Odyssey film adaptation that’s being released next year?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haddon_Dendy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good stuff

    This podcast is the bomb. Like, brother you all gotta listen! This is like, N.D. Wilson guys!! Like the Ashtown author!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cybertruck for president
    United Statesa year ago

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Appreciation for long-running, consistent quality with a focus on family-friendly content.
Listeners praise thoughtful Christian worldview discussions applied to stories, media, and culture.
Interest in new guests and episodes addressing current culture and media from a faith perspective.

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Moving Beyond "What Is This Story Saying?"
Q: What is it saying?
The hosts discuss that the value of a story is not just its surface meaning but what it does to people and to reality, including nourishment or harm, and how truth and beauty should be the guiding measures.
When to Risk It All: Lessons From Daniel
Q: Why does Daniel's example matter for people who hold influential positions today?
Because it shows that staying faithful often requires hard, visible choices that could jeopardize careers or reputations, yet those choices can establish a durable, trusted leadership that outlives individual regimes.
Writing Your Story with Self-Control | (Ep. 199)
Q: How do you train a young six-year-old boy with no self-control?
Incentivize self-control by providing opportunities to reduce discipline if they behave well and telling them stories about characters who struggle with their emotions.
The Future of Christian Fiction | (Ep. 187)
Q: So Scott, can I ask you a quick question?
The Realm Makers Conference is scheduled for July 18th, 19th, and 20th.
Animals are Soul Food | (Ep. 175)
Q: Do you remember when Nate pitched that to you and was that the pitch on it? Or was he just like, let's go film some animals?
James recalls the pitch was simply to travel across the world with a camera, agreeing to go to Sri Lanka without hesitation.

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The program blends theology, storytelling, and culture, often examining how faith shapes leadership, media, and personal integrity in a media-saturated world. Episodes frequently connect biblical narratives to modern domains like publishing, film, and public life, with practical takeaways on character, responsibility, and discernment for creators and listeners alike. A standout angle is the explicit use of Christian worldview to critique storytelling, media trends, and cultural movements, while inviting guests who broaden perspectives on art, publishing, and faith-in-life. Noteworthy strengths include a coherent through-line on staying faithful under pressure, and a consistent emphasis on character and loyalties in leadership, family, and c... more

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4. Calvin Robinson
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