Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs

What happens when science meets faith? In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, former NASA engineer Steven Cole Chris speaks to former NASA engineer Steven Cole about faith, science and his interpretation of the Holy Spirit.He shares the thinking behind his book Catch the Wave — and explores one of the most profound and debated topics: the Holy Spirit. Drawing on his background in engineering and problem-solving, Steven offers a unique perspective on belief, spirituality and how faith can be understood through a different lens. This is not a typical conversation. It’s thoughtful, reflective and grounded in real experience. In this episode:• How an engineering mindset shapes faith• The meaning of the Holy Spirit in everyday life• The story behind Catch the Wave• Bridging science and spiritualityWork with Chris Dabbs and bring your or your clients' books to life:www.chrisdabbs.onlineAuthor Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.

(00:00:00) Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dads (00:00:08) Introducing Liederly Lee Roberts (00:00:26) The Transformative Power of Jesus' Appearance (00:01:44) The Simple Path to God's Love (00:03:03) Understanding Sin and God's Love (00:11:23) The Importance of Scripture and the Holy Spirit (00:16:42) Taking the First Step Towards God (00:22:49) The Antichrist and Biblical Truths (00:31:32) The Miraculous Photograph from the Mount of Olives (00:38:16) Closing Remarks and Contact Information 👉 A conversation on faith, truth and a moment that changed everythingIn this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Lida Lee Roberts, author of Quit Lying to My Children! Lida shares the story behind her first book, her personal journey of faith, and the experience in Jerusalem that led to a photograph she believes changed everything. The conversation explores themes of truth, forgiveness, spiritual understanding and the role of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Lida also discusses why she believes faith has been made unnecessarily complicated, and how a simple, personal connection with God can begin. The full book is available via her website.Audio updated on April 28 2026 to improve quality🎧 Listen, follow and share for more author interviews and conversations.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction02:05 Meet Lida Lee Roberts04:12 The meaning behind the book title10:31 Faith, forgiveness and simplicity19:37 Taking the first step towards God24:08 Silence and reflection25:33 Discussion on belief and interpretation33:59 The Jerusalem experience38:21 The photograph40:03 Personal meaning behind the image41:42 Where to find Lida Lee RobertsAuthor Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks to Steve Denton about his book Gracefully Broken: Finding Strength Through Faith. They discuss personal resilience, faith and the experiences that shaped Steve’s journey and writing. A thoughtful conversation about overcoming challenges and finding meaning through difficult moments. Steve discusses the challenges that tested his resilience, the role of faith in navigating difficult moments, and why stories of struggle often become the foundation for hope and growth. The conversation explores how adversity can lead to renewed purpose and how sharing honest experiences can encourage others facing similar situations. This interview offers insight into the writing process, the themes behind the book, and the wider message Steve hopes readers will take from it. Author Conversations is a professionally hosted interview series featuring writers, thinkers and experts sharing the stories behind their work. Host: Chris Dabbs Broadcast journalist, presenter and podcast producer.Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Author Peter Dingus, PhD, joins broadcaster Chris Dabbs to discuss his science fiction novella The End of the World and the deeper ideas behind his work. They explore the ideas behind the story, the inspiration for the book and how Peter approaches big, existential themes through fiction. This is a conversation about storytelling at scale — and what it means to imagine the end of everything. Before becoming a novelist, Peter Dingus worked in physics and engineering with organisations including École Polytechnique in Paris, CERN in Geneva and Lockheed. That scientific background shapes the way he approaches storytelling — blending real science, deep time and philosophical questions about humanity’s future. In this conversation we explore: • The ideas behind The End of the World• How physics influences science fiction writing• Why civilisation itself may be humanity’s greatest challenge• The relationship between science and imagination• What science fiction can teach us about our future This long-form interview explores the thinking behind Peter Dingus’ writing and the questions that drive his work. Watch the full video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/we0FhgZKe1M00:00 Introduction01:10 Peter Dingus background05:40 From physics to fiction12:15 Writing The End of the World20:30 Science and storytelling32:00 Civilisation and survival44:20 Humanity’s future54:30 Advice for writers59:00 Closing thoughtsAuthor Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.

Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs.In this podcast, broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs sits down with writers to explore the ideas behind their books.Each episode features a thoughtful long-form conversation with authors from a wide range of fields – from novelists and historians to scientists and researchers – discussing their work, the research behind their books and the questions that shaped their writing.In this short trailer you'll hear a moment from Chris's conversation with science fiction writer Peter Dingus, author of Deep Time and The End of the WorldFollow the podcast to hear the full interview and many more conversations with writers about their books and ideas.Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs is a podcast exploring the ideas behind books.Each episode features a long-form conversation with an author about their work, research and the questions that shaped their writing.Watch the full video interviews on YouTube and follow the podcast for future conversations.Hosted by Chris Dabbs – broadcast journalist and podcast consultant.