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In this gripping installment, Javen faces a dire challenge that tests his newfound abilities. A prophecy looms over him, intertwining his fate with a conflict against dragons and a tyrannical king. Listen as Javen embarks on intense training to embrace his role as a unifying hero. The tension mounts as his journey unfolds, promising unexpected twists and character development that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Join Harry Schaefer, a teacher and father of the host, as he shares compelling archaeological discoveries that affirm the truth of the Bible. He discusses recent findings from Mount Ebal, including an ancient altar and a notable lead tablet, that tie biblical stories to historical events. Harry also highlights the oldest inscription of Yahweh and reveals the historical relevance of King Hezekiah's water tunnel, reinforcing the connection between archaeology and Scripture. Get ready for a fascinating exploration of faith and evidence!

In a captivating discussion, Harry Schaefer, a devoted teacher and father of the host, explores intriguing links between ancient medicine and biblical truths from his dining room table. He highlights the Ebers papyrus, contrasting its remedies with the advanced sanitation practices found in the Bible. Schaefer reveals how ancient purification rituals align with modern antibacterial methods, showcasing a deep understanding of health long before germ theory. This unique perspective not only supports the Bible's reliability but also ties its laws to contemporary public health.

In this enlightening discussion, Harry Schaefer, the father of the host and a compelling speaker, presents three compelling evidence-based reasons to believe in the Bible's truth. He delves into archaeological discoveries, including the Hittites and the Pilate Stone, which reinforce biblical narratives. The conversation emphasizes how historical evidence, such as the Nabonidus Chronicle, connects scripture with factual history. Listeners gain insight into how these findings challenge skepticism and validate the Bible's credibility.

As a Christian author, have you ever wondered why you should believe the Bible? Or how you can know the Bible is true because you have proof as opposed to blind faith? Welcome to the second episode of the three-day, five-episode Why Believe the Bible event hosted by my dad, Harry Schaefer. In episode 66, we learned that one way to confirm the truth of any book, including the Bible, is to compare it to outside sources. We take what’s written, compare it to known facts, and see if it matches. If it lines up, it’s true. The Bible lines up with known facts, so it can be trusted as a source of truth. And two, we can use predictive prophecy. Men inspired by God wrote amazingly accurate prophecies, and we looked at one such prophecy concerning Tyre.  In this episode, we’ll dig into prophecies made by both Isaiah and Jeremiah regarding Babylon and explore how these prophecies really came to pass and thus help prove the Bible is true. I’m turning the microphone back over to my dad. Here’s Harry! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Listen to the entire series: Ep 66: How Can You as a Christian Author Know the Bible is True? Ep 67: These 2 Prophecies Prove the Bible is True  Ep 68: 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Believe the Bible is True Ep 69: 1 Unlikely Source Outside the Bible that Helps Prove the Bible is True Ep 70: 2 Recent Discoveries that Verify the Bible is True  Connect: dk@authordkdrake.com Questions about today's episode? Email me! Snag your freebie: Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Published Before College.” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review my show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!

As Christian authors, you and I have the awesome privilege of writing fantastic stories told from a godly perspective. And what’s the basis of that perspective? The Bible. The Bible should establish the foundation and framework for our lives and our stories. The Bible should be our ultimate source for absolute truth in the midst of a world that doesn’t want to believe such a thing as absolute truth exists. But why should we believe the Bible? How do we know the Bible is true? To answer those questions, I’ve brought on a special guest (my dad, Harry Schaefer!) to teach you and me why we can and should believe the Bible. This episode thus marks the start of a three-day, five episode Why believe the Bible? event. This podcast series is by no means a comprehensive study of the topic as there are countless ways to defend our faith and the veracity of the Bible. This series is designed to teach you some practical, logical ways and reasons to believe the Bible is true. Your friend, DK Next Steps: Listen to the entire series: Ep 66: How Can You as a Christian Author Know the Bible is True? Ep 67: These 2 Prophecies Prove the Bible is True  Ep 68: 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Believe the Bible is True Ep 69: 1 Unlikely Source Outside the Bible that Helps Prove the Bible is True Ep 70: 2 Recent Discoveries that Verify the Bible is True  Connect: dk@authordkdrake.com Questions about today's episode? Email me! Snag your freebie: Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Published Before College.” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review my show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!  

It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today I'll be reading chapter 31 of The Dragon Collector. Enjoy your trip to the Land of Zandador.  Your friend, DK Next Steps: Snag your freebies: D.K. Drake Starter Library Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Buy the Books Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Published Before College.” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review my show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!

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It's Fantasy Fiction Friday! Today I'll be reading chapter 30 of The Dragon Collector. Enjoy your trip to the Land of Zandador.  Your friend, DK Next Steps: Snag your freebies: D.K. Drake Starter Library Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Buy the Books Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Published Before College.” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review my show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!

Have you ever been slapped by a tree? I have. But it’s usually because someone in front of me on a hike in the woods moved a branch out of the way only to have it snap back and slap me. So annoying when that happens. That was the start of the inspiration for the action that happens in the chapter from The Dragon Collector that I’ll read for you today. I took that inspiration a few steps further when I developed the idea of crooked trees and tree tremors that Javan learns about in this part of the story. This was a fun chapter to write. I hope it’s a fun one for you to listen to. Let’s get to the Land of Zandador! Your friend, DK Next Steps: Snag your freebies: D.K. Drake Starter Library Super Simple Overview of the Publishing Process for Self-Published Authors Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love DK and Published Before College.” If that sounds like something you’d say, please rate and review my show. Your rating and review helps the show get found by other authors with big writing dreams. It’ll take a quick 30 seconds to scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then share what you enjoyed most about this episode. And if you haven’t already done so, follow the podcast. That way you’ll never miss an episode and will be better prepared to write and publish your novel. Follow now!