# Charting Stories: Finding Truth in Imaginary Worlds

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Podcast: [Charting Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562)
Published: 2026-02-13T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/chartinglife/2542281
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## Resource

Are we just as boneheaded as the characters we critique? Can a made-up story reveal the truth about who we are? R.L. Akers ( Overtwixt , Gray Gaynes series) shares his journey from computer programmer to storyteller, revealing why he believes creativity is not just for "artists" but is a calling for everyone made in the image of God. From the discipline of treating creativity like a job to the challenge of forgiving "boneheaded" mistakes, we chart a course toward a life lived for more than just yourself. Connect with R. L. Akers: https://rlakers.com/ Connect with Charting Life: https://www.facebook.com/people/Charting-Life-Podcast/100093839421655/ https://www.youtube.com/@ChartingLife Topics Covered: R.L. Akers, OverTwixt, Christian Fiction vs. General Market, The Creative Process, Faith and Art, Writing Advice for Beginners, Parenting & Fatherhood, Forgiveness, Living for More Than Yourself, Gray Gaynes Series.

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