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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 55 MIN

Viloent Distrubance with Paul Hlabse - Ep. 224

from The John Grdina Classroom · host John Grdina

Summary-In this powerful faith and personal transformation interview, debut novelist Paul Hlabse shares the journey behind his book Violent Disturbance, exploring revenge versus forgiveness, generational trauma, and how faith carries you through depression, job loss, and rock bottom. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, showing how personal struggle can be transformed into purpose, creativity, and hope for others walking the same road.Key Topics-The inspiration behind Violent Disturbance and why Paul returned to finish it after his daughter was born-Revenge versus forgiveness: why forgiveness is the harder, healthier path-Faith tested by suffering, loss, and generational damage-The writing process, daily discipline, and building a habit that sticks-Character development, family dynamics, and modern-day Greek tragedy storytelling-How personal struggles with depression and instability fueled a creative breakthroughSound Bites"The best revenge is forgiveness, and that's the hardest thing to give.""God will continue to put on your shoulders what you can carry.""Just start, even if it's five minutes a day."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:26 The Inspiration to Write and Personal Journey07:43 Overview of 'Violent Disturbance' and Core Themes11:21 The Power of Literature to Inspire and Heal15:24 Themes of Faith, Family, and Forgiveness20:09 The Role of Anger and Revenge in the Story24:13 Character Development and Family Dynamics30:54 Emotional Scenes and Writing Challenges35:17 Influences and Style of Writing37:51 Writing Discipline and Daily Routine42:17 Encouragement to Start and Persist49:38 The Book Launch and Future Plans55:29 Closing Remarks and Final ThoughtsResourcesDominic Domasky, Publisher — https://www.motivationchamps.com/Violent Disturbance on Purchase the book here on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Disturbance-Paul-Hlabse/dp/1956353909

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