It’s nearly Christmas. Among other things, this means it’s time to rest from the chaos of Christmas preparations; it’s time to spend some with the people you love most; it’s time to ponder peace on earth and goodwill toward man. It’s time to reevaluate the year that’s past and look forward to the year to come. It’s a time of restoration.
Stories, too, can have a real restorative power in a world full of brokenness, busyness, and sin. In this episode, hosts Timothy Deal and Nick Hayden examine the many ways that good stories can help restore us, refresh us, and make us more fully human.
Then, after this year’s final Once Upon a Scene, Tim and Nick finish up 2023 with What If? If stories really can heal, then why not prescribe them for whatever ails you? Though they do not have medical degrees, Dr. Tim and Dr. Nick do their best to cure everything from hair loss to amputation with just the right story.
May this 147th episode of Derailed Trains of Thought, your premiere storytelling podcast for the creator and the consumer, be the perfect addition to a season of joy, peace, and thoughtful introspective this season. Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!