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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 52 MIN

Sips & Scripts with Terrence Rotering on Godwinks, Faith, and Writing an Epic Multiverse

from The Compass Chronicles Podcast: Guidance-Journey-Faith · host Javier M

I would love to hear from you!A 10-book, 5,000-page multiverse doesn’t happen by accident, and Terrence Rotering’s story proves it. We talk with Terrence, an Air Force veteran who spent years behind the scenes of real-world defense, about how his love of movies, comics, and big ideas turned into a faith-based sci-fi and Christian fantasy saga that stretches across seven dimensions and an 8,000-year timeline.We get into the craft choices that make genre-mixing work: spiritual warfare that stays grounded in conviction, science fiction concepts like time tunnels and time dilation, and action that feels authentic because Terrence has lived the tactics. We also unpack his inspirations, from Tolkien and C.S. Lewis to Peretti and modern sci-fi, plus why he thinks so much entertainment sneaks in dark philosophies while pretending faith has no place in speculative fiction.Then it gets personal. Terrence shares the “Godwinks” that kept showing up while he wrote, including an eerie naming discovery tied to ancient history, repeated 3:16 moments, and the way those patterns pushed him to keep expanding the story. We also talk about the “jars of clay” theme and why the point of an epic isn’t just escape, but coming back to real life with courage, tools, and hope.If you’ve ever felt stuck, don’t miss his SMILE framework: Service, Mission, Intentionality, Legacy, and Eternity. Listen, share this with a fellow reader or writer, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.link to Terrence Rotering;   Https://Chroniclesoftrinian.com  Support the showFor listeners looking to deepen their engagement with the topics discussed, visit our website or check out our devotionals and poetry on Amazon, with all proceeds supporting The New York School of The Bible at Calvary Baptist Church. Stay connected and enriched on your spiritual path with us!

I would love to hear from you! A 10-book, 5,000-page multiverse doesn’t happen by accident, and Terrence Rotering’s story proves it. We talk with Terrence, an Air Force veteran who spent years behind the scenes of real-world defense, about how his love of movies, comics, and big ideas turned into a faith-based sci-fi and Christian fantasy saga that stretches across seven dimensions and an 8,000-year timeline. We get into the craft choices that make genre-mixing work: spiritual warfare that s...

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