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Why Did You Write Your Book Face to Face with Jesus?

audio February 8, 2019

Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Greg Laurie about his new book Face to Face with Jesus: Seeing Him As He Really Is. In this audio clip, Randy talks about why he wrote this book.

What Advice Would You Give Yourself Back at the Beginning of Your Writing Career?

article February 14, 2018

Write only those books you are absolutely convinced God wants you to. Not just books that are good ideas, but ideas that you’re personally passionate about and fit your heart, convictions, wiring, and style, not someone else’s.

How Did You Start Writing and How Do You Refine Your Skills?

audio June 27, 2017

In 2017, Randy Alcorn had the priviledge to speak to the Operation Mobilization Logos Hope Ship staff in Jamaica. In this audio clip, he and his wife Nanci answer a question about writing and give some advice about improving skills that God gives us.

What Were the Circumstances That Led You to Begin Writing?

video January 15, 2017

Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of happiness. He spoke on the Biblical definition of happiness, happiness in Scripture, how depression and happiness relate, God's happiness and that through Christ we can be happy. In this clip, Randy shares how he began to write.

Writing Advice to an Eleven-Year-Old Boy

article January 6, 2016

Question from an eleven-year-old reader:

Do you have any suggestions about how many words I should write in a day? I generally get 300 to 900 words on a good day.

What Drives You to Write and How Have You Seen Your Work Make a Difference in the Lives of Readers?

video December 2, 2015

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip, he shares some stories about readers of his books.

How Do Your Life Experiences Play into Your Writing?

video December 1, 2015

In December 2015, Randy Alcorn spoke at Biola University's Chapel in La Mirada, CA, on the subject of Biblical Stewardship. In this clip he talks about his writing and how his own personal experiences have influenced his writing.

Why Have You Chosen to Give So Much Time and Thought to the Subject of Heaven?

audio November 13, 2015

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction.

Reaching People Through Fiction

audio November 13, 2015

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction.

How Did Safely Home Change the Perspective of the Underground Church?

audio November 13, 2015

In June 2015, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Dave Harvey's Am I Called Podcast, talking about leaving pastoral ministry, living for eternity and writing fiction.