Journey of a Storyteller: Writing, Travel, and Inspiration with Author Robin Jones Gunn (E114)

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In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with the beloved author, Robin Jones Gunn. Robin’s storytelling journey began as early as first grade when her teacher noted her knack for entertaining the class with her stories. Though math may not have been her strong suit, Robin’s gift for storytelling shone through, and it was her husband who encouraged her gift of storytelling. Since then, Robin has published a range of works, including devotions, articles, interviews, and 15 children’s books, eventually growing her collection to over 100 books! Her latest release, Tea with Elephants, just hit the shelves last month.

Highlights:

• Robin's early storytelling days.
• The inspiring story behind her journey into writing and the creation of Tea with Elephants.
• Embracing travel as a family and how it has enriched her perspective and storytelling.
• The unique impact of listening to poetry on audio and how it brings out new layers in the experience. Her book flight includes a few of her favorite books.

Connect with Robin Jones Gunn:

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Website
• Purchase Robin’s books

Books and authors mentioned in the episode:

• Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn
• The Glenbrook series by Robin Jones Gunn
• Summer Promise by Robin Jones Gunn (Christy Miller series, book 1)
• Victim of Grace: When God’s Goodness Prevails by Robin Jones Gunn
• Letters to an American Lady by C.S. Lewis
• Sister Chicks Down Under by Robin Jones Gunn
• All the Lost Places by Amanda Dykes

Book Flight

• Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
• This Life I’ve Loved by Isobel Field
• To Bless the Space Between Us by John O’Donahue

This episode was sponsored by Bethany House. Today we featured Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer. A fan-favorite time travel romance that will take you on a high-seas adventure in 1727, and centuries later, with flamboyant speakeasies in 1927. Get 30% off and free shipping from Bakerbookhouse.com. Tune into

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פרקים

1. Journey of a Storyteller: Writing, Travel, and Inspiration with Author Robin Jones Gunn (E114) (00:00:00)

2. About Robin (00:02:16)

3. What She's Learned About Herself through Writing (00:10:17)

4. Her Favorite Book to Write (00:13:48)

5. Books as a Missionary Journey (00:17:46)

6. About Tea with Elephants (00:20:30)