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The Story Steward Show

Justice Tilsher

I believe every writer is called to put Christ at the center of their work.Too many creatives try to carry that calling alone. We push harder. We build routines. We try to stay disciplined enough to make something meaningful happen. And yet we still feel anxious, tired, and scattered.We were never meant to do this by ourselves.I’m Justice Tilsher, and I’m convinced the only lasting peace in a creative life comes through surrender to Jesus Christ. Not hustle. Not pressure. Surrender.We were created

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Ep. 68 - What Does Your Writing Life Say About God?

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/04/24

Let me ask you something… What does your writing life actually say about God? Not what you say you believe. But what your habits, reactions, and mindset reveal. My pastor always says that your life shows what you truly believe about God’s power, authority, and love. And if that’s true… Then your writing does too. In this episode, I walk through how your response to success, failure, burnout, and creativity all point to what you actually believe about God. Do you trust Him when things are goin...

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Ep. 67 - The Fountain Pen Incident… (ft. Abigail...

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/04/17

This one… did not go as planned. In this episode, I sit down with pro-life advocate and author Abigail Thompson (Behind the Clouds) for an open mic conversation on writing, faith, and storytelling with purpose. We talk about her journey as an author, what it means to write stories that matter, and the heart behind her work. And somewhere along the way… The infamous fountain pen incident happens. You’re just going to have to hear it for yourself.

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Ep. 66 – Who Is Your Hagar?

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/04/10

In this episode, I dive into the story of Abraham and how he tried to fulfill God’s promise his own way… instead of trusting God to do what He said He would do. And if we’re honest? We do the same thing all the time. Especially in our writing. We say we trust God with our calling… But then we rush, force outcomes, chase results, and try to make things happen on our timeline. In this episode, I challenge you to look at where you might be striving instead of trusting. Where are you trying to “h...

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Ep. 65 - The Backstory Mistake That Kills Your Book

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/04/03

Let me be honest with you… Most writers are making the same backstory mistake, and it’s quietly killing their story. In this episode, I break down the one cliché I see everywhere that makes readers want to DNF the book… We’ll talk about why it doesn’t work, what it’s actually doing to your story, and how to fix it. I’ll also walk through Project Hail Mary as an example of backstory done right, and why it works so well. If you’ve ever struggled with when to reveal backstory, how much to ...

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Ep. 64 – The Art of Writing Biblical Characters (ft....

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/03/27

How do you write biblical characters without flattening them into Sunday school versions of themselves? In this replay from our first ever Story Steward live event, I sit down with Kate Campbell and we talk about writing characters that carry biblical themes in a way that feels God-honoring and grounded in truth! I hope you enjoy!

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Ep. 63 - What Do You Need to Kill?

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/03/20

What part of you is standing in the way of God’s plan? A habit? An ambition? A comfort? A version of yourself you refuse to let die? In this episode, we walk through four biblical characters who had to kill something in themselves to step into God’s calling. Because resurrection only comes after something is laid down.

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Ep. 62 - Would You Write Your Book if No One Ever...

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/03/13

I’m serious. If God told you your book would never reach a single soul… would you still write it? Would you obey if it meant obscurity? Would you create if it meant discomfort? Would you keep going if it didn’t go your way? Too often we chase the dream in our hearts... but somewhere along the way, we start forcing our will over His. Today we’re talking about surrender, obedience, and whether you’re willing to eat honey and locusts if that’s what faithfulness requires.

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Ep. 61- Like a Groom for His Bride

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/03/06

From the beginning of Scripture, God has been writing a love story that moves through waters, wilderness, and the cross, all to bring His bride home. Wherever you are today, my hope is to remind you who it is that loves you… and what kind of love it is.

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Ep. 60 - God at the Soul of Writing (ft. Héloïse Van...

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/02/27

Join guest speaker Héloïse Van Gemerdan as she shares one of the most powerful testimonies of coming to Christ I’ve ever heard. Through deep loss and tragedy, God met her in the midst of her pain and carried her love of writing when she couldn’t carry it herself. This conversation is about grief, faith, creativity, and the quiet ways Christ restores what feels broken. If you’ve ever wondered whether God still cares about your story when life falls apart, this episode is for you.

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Ep. 59 - Make this the Year You Pray

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/02/20

I grew up in a Christian home. I knew about Jesus. I knew the stories. I knew the language. But in 2025, my life flipped. For the first time, I didn’t just know of Him... I fell in love with Him. In this episode, I share what I’ve been learning about prayer, not as a routine or a checkbox, but as a constant conversation. Praying while working. Praying while creating. Praying in the quiet and in the chaos. If you’ve ever felt like prayer was distant, awkward, or reserved for “holy moment...

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Ep. 58 - Three Crucial Steps to Marketing Your Book

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2026/02/13

When you’re in the thick of writing a book, marketing is the first thing we all pretend we’ll “figure out later.” Then launch day hits… and suddenly we’re like, oh. Right. That part matters. In this episode I walk through three really simple ways to start thinking about marketing now, not at the last second. I also talk about why I think Christian writers can’t just throw their words into the void and hope for the best. If God trusted you with a message, it’s worth stewarding all the wa...

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Ep. 57 - Lock Into Your Habits This Month

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2026/02/06

I’ve been working in 14-day sprints, and honestly, it’s changed my life. Why? Because life isn’t lived year to year... It’s lived in tiny, daily choices. In this episode, I share how rebuilding my habits in short, focused windows helped me get back on track, and how you can actually win this month instead of getting crushed by the whole year.

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Ep. 56 - Are You Ashamed of Jesus?

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/01/30

I’ll be brutally honest. I used to not get worship. The hand waving, the singing, the full surrender. I didn’t understand it. And if I’m being real, I was embarrassed by it. Ashamed, even. How many times do we withhold our praise because we’re worried about how it looks? How often do we offer half-hearted, open-eyed prayers before a meal because we don’t want to stand out? If that’s you, I want to encourage you today.

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Ep. 55 - The Untold Story of Jesus Writing Month:...

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/01/23

Today, I’m interviewed by M.B. Springer to share the raw story behind how Jesus Writing Month began, what it eventually became with Story Stewards, and how I came to Christ through it. I hope you enjoy!

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Ep. 54 - How to Actually Win the Beginning of 2026

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/01/16

I don’t care about New Year’s resolutions. They sound nice and die fast. What actually matters is how you structure the first stretch of the year. In this episode, I break down how I’m thinking about the gap between where you are and where you want to be, and how short-term structure creates real momentum. If you want 2026 to be different, it doesn’t start in December… it starts with how you move right now.

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Ep. 53 - This Show is Changing

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/01/09

My dear friends, we have officially changed the name of the "Rewind Storytelling Show"... and I am so excited to share the reason why with you all!

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Ep. 52 - I was Disappointed by David

The Story Steward Show ·

2026/01/02

The new David movie promised epic storytelling, but did it deliver? I dive into what went right, what went horribly wrong, and why, despite its flaws, it still matters.

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Ep. 51 - George Bailey and Living in the Gap

The Story Steward Show ·

2025/12/26

In this episode I talk about George Bailey and the trap he fell into, spending his whole life living in the gap between where he was and where he thought he should’ve been. He had blessings, purpose, and people who loved him, but he couldn’t see any of it because he was always staring at the life he never got to live. And it nearly destroyed him. We dig into how easy it is to slip into that same mindset, how it steals joy, and how God can pull us out of that darkness and show us the truth. If...

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Ep. 50 - God Doesn’t Need You… He Chooses You

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2025/12/19

This episode might sting a little, but in the best way. God doesn’t need you. He doesn’t need your talent, your plans, your writing, your “I’ll try harder next time.” He is God with or without us. But here’s the beautiful part… He chooses you. He invites you into His work anyway. Today I talk about the freedom that comes from realizing you don’t have to carry the weight of saving the world, fixing everything, or being “enough.” God is already enough... and He simply asks you to walk with...

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Ep. 49 - Writing the Accidental Betrayal with Klaus

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2025/12/12

There’s nothing like that awful storytelling moment when a character finally starts to change… and then the truth comes out. The lie. The mistake. The thing they didn’t mean that way. Suddenly everything they’ve built shatters. And they’re left saying, “Wait—no… that’s not who I am anymore. You don’t understand.” In this episode I break down how Klaus nails the accidental betrayal beat and why it hits us so deeply. We talk about the moment where old choices catch up with a character who’s try...

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