From Postal Worker to Author: How I Let God Be the Author of My Story
From Becoming Bridge Builders · 33:20
Show by Rev. Dr. Keith Haney
A murder mystery can lead people back to Jesus — that’s the powerful idea we dig into with award‑winning author Paul Hedworth and his novel Prophetic Redemption. I sit down with Paul, a retired law enforcement commander, as we unpack how a gripping thriller that mixes justice, grief and spiritual warfare became a vessel for people to reconnect with God — even helping a reader battling cancer find hope. We walk through the story’s setup: Charlie, a haunted cop, leaves scripture and spiritual clues (think John 3:16 and Ephesians 6) that pull a young officer into a deeper battle between good and evil. Along the way we chat about the five faith pillars that surfaced unexpectedly in the book — love, grace, mercy, forgiveness and compassion — and how storytelling can plant seeds of salvation without being preachy. Paul shares candid moments about losing and finding his own faith, the procedural authenticity he brought from his background, and the surprising, real‑world responses from readers and fellow officers. If you like your suspense with a side of spiritual truth and a gentle nudge to build bridges to others, this conversation will leave you challenged and encouraged — plus you might never see a pig and a piece of paper the same way again.Takeaways:I was struck that Paul used a murder mystery to pull readers back to Jesus — who knew suspense could double as a salvation tract?We learned his book is rooted in military, postal and law enforcement experience, which made characters feel authentic and gritty.I loved the 'Paul the Pig' analogy — a simple, memorable gospel illustration that shows how Jesus covers our sin and makes salvation relatable.We dug into spiritual warfare themes — Ephesians chapter six frames the cosmic battle, and John 3:16 functions as a pivotal plot clue driving the mystery.I appreciated Paul's humility — he repeatedly described himself as the vessel while God was the author, and that perspective shaped every creative choice.We heard powerful testimony: readers battling cancer and even hardened law enforcement veterans said the story reconnected them to faith, which felt like mission accomplished.I walked away with a practical challenge from the episode — intentionally build bridges this week: reach out, pray, invite, and be present for someone who seems disconnected.Links referenced in this episode:www.propheticredemption.com
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