James R. Hannibal on Creating With Eternal Purpose
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Author and former Air Force pilot James R. Hannibal talks about his journey from military aviation to bestselling thriller fiction, navigating synesthesia and creativity, the realities of secular publishing, the high personal cost of holding firm to Christian convictions, and why he ultimately shifted his focus to faith-driven storytelling and discipleship through projects like Light Raiders and Courser Media. Check out James's work: Follow James R. Hannibal: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: James R. Hannibal...
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Faith, Geek Culture, and Creative Calling with Paeter Frandsen from Christian Geek Central
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Christian Geek Central founder and podcaster Paeter Frandsen talks about his winding creative journey through music, theater, audio drama, and online ministry; the long road of creating the Spirit Blade audio drama trilogy; engaging geek culture with both discernment and grace; navigating faith-based storytelling in a secular world; and helping Christian creatives and fans find their place in the local church while still embracing the stories they love. Check out Paeter’s work: Follow Paeter Frandsen: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at ...
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Author Kerry Nietz on Amish Vampires in Space, Curious Sci-Fi, and Discovering His Voice
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Author Kerry Nietz talks about his early career in the software industry, how that experience became his first memoir, the long road of writing multiple unpublished novels, his love of writing curious and heartfelt science fiction, how ideas often fall into his lap, experimenting with dictation, mentoring authors at Realm Makers, and more. Follow Kerry Nietz: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: Kerry Nietz Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner
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From the Ring to Hollywood: A Conversation with Luke Hawx
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Professional wrestler, actor, and stuntman Luke Hawx talks about discovering discipline through adversity, breaking into the wrestling world, transitioning into major film and television projects, the story behind launching Wildkat Sports, and the mindset that keeps him hungry, creative, and constantly evolving. Follow Luke Hawx: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: Luke Hawx Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner
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Author Lauren Smyth on Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Early Success
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Author Lauren Smyth talks about growing up as a military kid, being homeschooled with a literature-rich curriculum, signing her first publishing contract at just 13 years old, what she’s learned from working on both sides of the editorial desk, her family’s entrepreneurial spirit, and her new novel, Warsafe. Follow Lauren Smyth: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: Lauren Smyth Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner
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Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game
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Atlanta Hawks play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun talks about treating every game like a “final exam,” finding the story and riding the rhythm of a 48-minute game, on-air chemistry with Dominique Wilkins, lessons from small-town radio, voice craft (the piano trick!), early breaks with Marty Brennaman, why fans remember stories more than stats, Lenny Wilkens’ 20-game rule, and why he’s bullish on this Hawks roster. Follow Bob Rathbun: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: Bob Rathbun Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton...
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Secret Societies, Fantasy Worlds, and Sibling Armies: A Conversation with Hope Ann
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Author Hope Ann talks about growing up in a large family with eight younger siblings, her early love for The Chronicles of Narnia, her late entry into fantasy storytelling, how her imaginative childhood shaped her creativity, her experience coordinating volunteers at Realm Makers, her favorite seasons of Doctor Who, and the significance of preparing both practically and spiritually for a hopeful future. Follow Hope Ann: Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Guest: Hope Ann Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner
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Author Josiah DeGraaf on Teaching, Writing, and Community
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Josiah DeGraaf, fantasy author and Program Director of the Young Writers Workshop, shares how growing up homeschooled as the oldest of nine shaped his creativity, why constraints and a supportive community help creatives thrive; his journey from teaching high school English to helping young writers, and what fiction writers can borrow from classical rhetoric and reader-first marketing to serve readers with stories of hope. Follow Josiah DeGraaf: Follow Clint Hall: Host: Clint Hall Guest: Josiah DeGraaf Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner
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From Line Cook to Dessert Visionary: Claudia Martinez on Pastry, Perseverance, and Building Bar Ana (Plus a Cookie Debate Gone Wrong)
The Experience: Conversations with Creatives
Claudia Martinez, acclaimed pastry chef and founder of the upcoming dessert and cocktail bar Bar Ana, shares her journey from line cook to pastry chef, how she discovered her creative voice through plating and experimentation, and what she learned staging in Sweden under world-renowned chef David Vidal. She also reflects on the highs and lows of restaurant culture, why community and hospitality matter more than ego, and how perseverance fuels her dream of creating a space where desserts, drinks, and connection come together. Also, Clint tries (and fails) to win an argument with a friend about...
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What’s Next for The Experience: A Quick Update from Clint
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In this short solo episode, Clint shares what’s coming next for The Experience: Conversations with Creatives. Follow Clint Hall: You can also find me at Host: Clint Hall Producer: Clint Hall
info_outlineAuthor Philip Wilder returns to the podcast to talk about his journey as a self-published author, his mission work in the Middle East, the importance of engaging in spiritual conversations, the significance of overcoming fear and trusting in God's guidance, and his new book, Jake Rogers' Planet.
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Music: Milton Gardner
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