262. How Do Great Stories Train Students to Follow Jesus as Adults? | with Dr. Robert Sloan

‘Tis the season for graduations. Right now some students are happy to leave their textbooks behind. But what sorts of books should faithful readers want to take with them, not just in their childhood and teenage years, but into their lives as Christ-following grown-ups? Today’s guest has given many a graduation speech, and he’s also the author of middle-grade fantasy: Houston Christian University president Dr. Robert Sloan.

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Backstory: Dr. Robert Sloan

Robert B. Sloan is the author of the young adult fantasy series Hamelin Stoop. Having grown up in West Texas, Robert says the setting of the Hamelin Stoop series is near to his heart. He is married to his college sweetheart, Sue. With seven married children and over twenty grandchildren, they enjoy large family gatherings with good food and lively conversation around the table. Favorite family activities include playing games, writing and reading stories, and, of course, storytelling. Robert is also a scholar and president of Houston Christian University.

• RobertBSloan.com
• Facebook: @DrRobertBSloan
• X: @DrRobertBSloan
• Instagram: @robertbsloan
• YouTube: @RobertBSloan-eg8xv
• In the Lorehaven Library: the Hamelin Stoop middle-grade fantasy series
• The Hamelin Stoop books are available from Amazon or from the 12 Gates Publishing website.