177: Bible “Characters” Are People, Too

Bible characters are people, too. As a writer and speaker, your vocabulary is critical when trying to connect with your audience. It determines whether your message lands appropriately or whether it completely misses the mark. One term that is often misused, especially when referring to Biblical or historical figures, is the word “character.” A “character” is a figment of the author’s imagination; something or someone who is made up or exists only in the imagination. So why would we use that term to describe real people who walked this earth? In this latest installment of Nika’s “Unpopular Opinions” series, Nika dives into the importance of honoring the men and women who sacrificed so much to live for Christ. By the end of this episode, you’ll be re-thinking your own vocabulary in a way that places compassion and respect at the center. Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Pray and Print: Your Guide to Navigating the Christian Publishing Process 1:48 - Sharing an Unpopular Opinion 3:49 - The Definition of “Character” 5:05 - What’s Wrong with It 8:19 - Using New Terms 10:47 - They Were Real People & Their Stories Matter 17:16 - Outro Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

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177: Bible “Characters” Are People, Too is an episode from The Keep Writing Podcast by Nika Maples.

This episode is 17:50 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2024.

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