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Author’s note: The following is an excerpt from my new book Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning.
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The Man Who Killed Superman
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The Odyssey: Character Development is a Christian Invention*
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I combine insights from science, philosophy, and theology to help people understand culture & live in a true story. | Author of BASED ON A TRUE STORY (HarperCollins/Nelson 2026)
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