{"podcast":{"title":"Abstract Essay","slug":"abstract-essay-3089972","podcast_index_feed_id":3089972,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/953efa178b48b97f941bfd24ddf645f0","website_url":"www.universalpodcast.net","image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/660/0/0/0/0-8505113.jpg","author":"Daniel Lucas","episode_count":677,"summary":"Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T10:21:21.695817+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972"},"episode":{"title":"Drew McHolm on Faith, Music, Leadership, Ministry, and Writing Stories That Change Hearts Through His Debut Book Minister of Justice","slug":"drew-mcholm-on-faith-music-leadership-ministry-and-writing-stories-that-change-hearts-through-his-debut-book-minister-of-justice","published_at":"2026-09-08T03:13:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972/drew-mcholm-on-faith-music-leadership-ministry-and-writing-stories-that-change-hearts-through-his-debut-book-minister-of-justice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8644155_2026-09-08-033155","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8644155/8644155_2026-09-08-033155.128.mp3?rssID=6687","summary":"Drew Mcholm Doing work that changes hearts. Drew McHolm's Scottish brogue gives him away immediately. Yes, he is from Scotland, and yes, he is the pastor at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. But there is so much more... Drew was born in Glasgow. His mom, an avid reader and creative, adopted him. His adoptive father was a hard-working man who lived out his deep faith every day.  He taught Drew the value of hard work, of finishing what you start, and how to push through the inevitable difficulties we all face in this life.  Early on, Drew became the youth minister and worship leader at his church. His love for music and his desire to keep getting better at it continues to this very day.  Through the years, Drew has been an entrepreneur, a business leader and a working musician and singer.  And now, he is an author. His first book, Minister of Justice will publish summer of 2026.  In every endeavor throughout his remarkable (and never boring) life, he has had a single goal in mind. \"I have always strived to make sure that the work I do will somehow change the hearts of people.\" He is married to Jesse and they pastor the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa.","meta_description":"Drew Mcholm Doing work that changes hearts. Drew McHolm's Scottish brogue gives him away immediately. Yes, he is from Scotland, and yes, he is the pastor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1589,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/abstract-essay-3089972/episodes/drew-mcholm-on-faith-music-leadership-ministry-and-writing-stories-that-change-hearts-through-his-debut-book-minister-of-justice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/abstract-essay-3089972/drew-mcholm-on-faith-music-leadership-ministry-and-writing-stories-that-change-hearts-through-his-debut-book-minister-of-justice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}