The Stories That Shape Us: Writing, Faith & the Human Experience with Nancy Jasin Ensley

In this deeply reflective and heartfelt episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Nancy Jasin Ensley — author, legal nurse consultant, hospice specialist, and lifelong storyteller.Nancy’s work is not just about writing stories…It’s about understanding life through them.With decades of experience in nursing, hospice care, teaching, and leadership, she has witnessed life at its most fragile, most profound, and most defining moments — and she brings those insights into every story she tells.From memoirs to mystery, science fiction to children’s literature, her work explores resilience, faith, family, and what it truly means to be human.In this episode, we explore:How real-life experiences shape powerful storytellingWhat working in hospice teaches you about life and meaningWhy writing is more about listening than creatingThe connection between service, faith, and creativityAnd how stories help us process life’s deepest momentsThis is a conversation about life, reflection, and the power of storytelling to make sense of it all.🔗 Explore Nancy’s work:https://nancyjasinensley.com/