Turning Ministry Trials into Hope-Filled Fiction

What happens when the "perfect" Christian family faces a storm they can't control? In this episode, I sit down with debut author and pastor's wife Deena Adams to discuss her new contemporary Christian novel, Stronger than the Storm Deena opens up about the inspiration behind the book—the personal heartaches she and her husband navigated with their own prodical child.   We also pull back the curtain on the business of being an author. Deena shares her methodical approach to building a platform from the ground up and her deep-seated passion for "paying it forward" by promoting other authors on her own Hope-Filled Fiction blog and podcast interviews.   🚨 LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Listeners can grab the eBook of Stronger than the Storm at a special promotional price! Preorder on Amazon by April 26th to save $1 off the regular price. The book officially releases in eBook on April 27th and paperback on April 28th, 2026.   In this episode, you'll hear: The real-life ministry struggles that inspired the story of Beth Holbrook. Deena's step-by-step strategy for building a writing platform and an engaged community. Why promoting other authors is a core part of her mission in the Christian fiction world. Connect with Deena Adams Website: DeenaAdams.com Social Media: Follow Deena on Instagram and Facebook.