{"podcast":{"title":"Charting Life","slug":"charting-life-6307562","podcast_index_feed_id":6307562,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/chartinglife/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.facebook.com/people/Charting-Life-Podcast/100093839421655/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/chartinglife/20250923_060940_3b8aa5b82ef0dcef38b59b02b02ca529.png","author":"Matt","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to the Charting Life Podcast where we set off to explore life's uncharged mysteries through meaningful conversations and always with a healthy dose of laughter. In this podcast, I attempt to embark on a journey of that discovers the nuances of life by exploring the often overlooked and unexplored facets of life through engaging conversations. Each episode offers a fresh perspective and a touch of humor to lift your day. Welcome to a show where curiosity knows no bounds and every conversation is an adventure. If you are interested in being a guest on the show please fill out the simple form linked here: https://forms.gle/hnwhehPPUCfvGJrY7 About the host: Welcome to my podcast, where I explore life's uncharted territories through engaging conversations. Here's a bit more about me: Father with a fondness for puns and dad jokes Homeschool teacher Youth pastor serving middle and high school students Master's student studying Theology History, Geology, and Biography nerd, especially books about explorers Treasure hunter who loves the thrill of the Hunt Explore life's challenges, mysteries, and nuances with me as I bring on guests with relevant experience and unique perspectives,…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T22:21:43.782722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562"},"episode":{"title":"Charting Stories: Finding Truth in Imaginary Worlds","slug":"charting-stories-finding-truth-in-imaginary-worlds","published_at":"2026-02-13T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562/charting-stories-finding-truth-in-imaginary-worlds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/chartinglife/2542281","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/201763/2542281/chartinglife/2026_02_11_15_42_16_13a28d30-8dab-493a-a0d7-c7c6439a0657.mp3","summary":"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.","meta_description":"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 serie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3146,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/charting-life-6307562/episodes/charting-stories-finding-truth-in-imaginary-worlds/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charting-life-6307562/charting-stories-finding-truth-in-imaginary-worlds.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}