Episode 7 - Montana Roadside

Thomas has left Belgrade and stepped into the long, frozen stretch between Montana and North Dakota. This episode stays small and human: one rig, one cab, one night on the shoulder of the interstate. Along the way, we hear more of what drove Thomas to Ramona, how Columbia sent him walking, and what it means to find a faint but real network of decency on roads that have carried their share of extremism. No speeches, no heroes, just two men trying not to lose their souls in the cold.Credits & CopyrightWritten and Directed by Stephen BrewerSeries Bible, worldbuilding, and episode structure by Stephen BrewerMusic created with SunoVoices created with Elevenlabs.ioArtwork by CiceroProduced by Stephen Brewer for the Columbia podcast on SubstackStatement on the Ethical Use of AIThis is a work of fiction rooted in themes of conscience, mercy, and civic responsibility. It does not depict real institutions or endorse political action. The moral and spiritual themes in Columbia are presented for storytelling only. They do not speak for any real religious body, denomination, or church.This episode includes depictions of economic precarity. No violence is depicted, and the tone emphasizes peace, restraint, and civic dignity.© 2026 Stephen Brewer. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from the author. Get full access to Drawing the Line at percival84.substack.com/subscribe