Interview with Novelist Susie Finkbeiner on Exhaustion, Superficiality, Politics and Staying Grounded

Susie Finkbeiner has written three novels, with her recent A Cup of Dust being released today, October 27th, with Kregel Publishers.  In this episode, Noah Filipiak interviews Susie about exhaustion, how to handle exhaustion, the superficiality of “puppy hug and rainbow kiss” Christianity (and Christian fiction), politics and how to stay grounded.

Jump in on Susie’s Facebook party tonight (Oct. 27th) to celebrate her digital release of A Cup of Dust (a.k.a. watch funny videos of Susie and win free stuff!) 8pm EST tonight: Visit her event page for more details.

Novels by Susie:

Paint Chips

My Mother’s Chamomile

A Cup of Dust

Susie’s Awesome Mullets:

Connect with Susie on Facebook and on Twitter and at her website and blog www.SusieFinkbeiner.com

“The Exhausted Author” article by Susie Finkbeiner on BreathConference.com

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE WITH SUSIE FINKBEINER BELOW: (or subscribe on iTunes)

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Founding Pastor at Mosaic Church

Noah is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church, a multi-ethnic church in urban Grand Rapids, MI. He is a grad of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.
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Author of Beyond the Battle: A man's guide to his identity in Christ in an oversexualized world
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