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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 27 MIN

Beyond the Mirage Interview with Vella Karman (Episode 171)

from The Company Podcast with Brad Pauquette

Do you trust God? Would you trust Him if you were in a magical RV hurtling toward the California wildfires? I don’t know about you, but I’d be a little freaked out. Today, Vella Karman releases her debut novel Beyond the Mirage to the world–a magical road trip about lost rings, teleportation, and trusting God to come through. In this episode, Vella shares how it wasn’t just the characters who had to trust God; and that testimony is beautiful. In this episode, Brad Pauquette talks with Vella Karman about: What “magical realism” even is How God can overcome eating disorders What it looks like to trust yourself in a way that’s actually healthy and God-honoring Vella Karman is a graduate of The Company’s in-person apprenticeship program. She’s wrangled anthologies together, published numerous short stories, and has a vibrant Instagram page. Her novel, Beyond the Mirage, is available wherever books are sold. Vella blogs about filling your life with God’s light. Learn more about Vella and her books at https://vellakarman.com/. Are you interested in becoming an apprentice at The Company and writing awesome books like Vella? Now is the time to apply. We’re looking for people who are all-in for Jesus and who are serious about becoming professional writers. Learn more and apply here: https://writers.company/training/full-time-apprenticeship/ Make sure that you’re subscribed to The Company’s newsletter so that you never miss an event or update: https://writers.company/subscribe The post Beyond the Mirage Interview with Vella Karman (Episode 171) appeared first on The Company.

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Do you trust God? Would you trust Him if you were in a magical RV hurtling toward the California wildfires? I don’t know about you, but I’d be a little freaked out. Today, Vella Karman releases her debut novel Beyond the Mirage to the world–a...

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