Resources by Topic: About Randy

In this 8-minute video, Randy talks about how he first read books by C. S. Lewis as a young Christian, and how Lewis baptized his imagination and shaped him as a writer.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn shares about divine appointments and giving away books.

Randy Alcorn talks about his grandsons' soccer game and a difference between raising his daughters and raising boys.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "What Bible version do  you use?"

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Who are some of the Christians that have most influenced your life?"

Randy Alcorn tells a story about a not-so-divine appointment.

Some audio clips from the Barlow Choir Reunion honoring Bob Barber.

I heard one author say, “Writing is like giving birth to barbed wire.” Others say writing is 5 percent inspiration and 95 percent perspiration.

Randy Alcorn talks about why he makes minimum wage and other challenges and opposition he's faced in the course of his life.

Today's blog is a combination of several short answers to questions I've responded to lately. Some are questions I've received on my Facebook page. 

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "What is your personal quiet time like?"

In this Q&A session, Randy Alcorn answered many questions about his book Heaven. In this clip, he shares about some books that have been influential in his life.

I grew up without Christ and without the church. When I was in high school I attended a church for the wrong reason—to see a girl I'd met. But God can use even our wrong motives for his right purposes. (In fact, years later that girl became my wife!)     

I learned to love reading through comic books: Archie and the Marvel comics among them, especially the Fantastic Four. But mainly I was a DC fan, my favorites being The Justice League of America (Green Lantern was my hero) and The Legion of Super Heroes (go, Lightning Lad).