Jonathan Rogers talks with Leif Enger, author of Virgil Wander and Peace Like A River. They discuss Leif’s love of beautiful places in his favorite novels, the ability of readers to feel the delight of the author, and the magic of discovering the way a story goes as you’re writing it.

Jonathan Rogers talks with Leif Enger, author of <a href="https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/virgil-wander?_pos=1&amp;_sid=7b4593271&amp;_ss=r&amp;variant=12670071078999">Virgil Wander</a> and <a href="https://store.rabbitroom.com/products/peace-like-a-river?_pos=5&amp;_sid=7b4593271&amp;_ss=r&amp;variant=4927879427">Peace Like A River</a>. They discuss Leif&rsquo;s love of beautiful places in his favorite novels, the ability of readers to feel the delight of the author, and the magic of discovering the way a story goes as you&rsquo;re writing it.

Conversations with writers about writing, hosted by Jonathan Rogers.

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S2 E21: Leif Enger Is Delighted

Charlie Peacock is a legendary musician, producer, and songwriter. His impact on the music industry spans decades. A Grammy-winning producer and a visionary artist, he's worked with some of the most influential names in music. But even more importantly, Charlie is known for his generosity and hospitality, pouring into the lives and work of artists through the Art House and other creative endeavors. His passion for nurturing talent and fostering deep artistic and spiritual conversations has shaped countless musicians and writers. In his new memoir, Roots and Rhythm, he shares his own journey, offering a rich reflection on music, faith, and the creative life.

In this episode, Charlie and Jonathan Rogers talk about success, identity, embracing failure and suffering, and navigating more than one economy at a time.

<a href="https://www.charliepeacock.com/">Charlie Peacock</a> is a legendary musician, producer, and songwriter. His impact on the music industry spans decades. A Grammy-winning producer and a visionary artist, he's worked with some of the most influential names in music. But even more importantly, Charlie is known for his generosity and hospitality, pouring into the lives and work of artists through the Art House and other creative endeavors. His passion for nurturing talent and fostering deep artistic and spiritual conversations has shaped countless musicians and writers. In his new memoir, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/roots-and-rhythm-a-life-in-music/MGm9nhHfSk5LQVsR?ean=9780802884374&amp;next=t&amp;next=t">Roots and Rhythm</a>, he shares his own journey, offering a rich reflection on music, faith, and the creative life.
In this episode, Charlie and Jonathan Rogers talk about success, identity, embracing failure and suffering, and navigating more than one economy at a time.

Charlie Peacock's Roots and Rhythm

Andrew Osenga is a singer-songwriter, a guitarist, a record producer, a podcaster, a writer, and a friend and mentor to countless artists. For twenty years and more, he has been right in the middle of things in Nashville’s creative community. In this episode, recorded live at The Habit 2025 Winter Writers’ Weekend, Andy speaks with Jonathan Rogers about being a jack of all trades, the importance of community, and Andy's journey from bitterness to joy and purpose in his work.

<a href="https://www.andrewosenga.com/">Andrew Osenga</a> is a singer-songwriter, a guitarist, a record producer, <a href="https://www.andrewosenga.com/podcast">a podcaster</a>, a writer, and a friend and mentor to countless artists. For twenty years and more, he has been right in the middle of things in Nashville&rsquo;s creative community. In this episode, recorded live at The Habit 2025 Winter Writers&rsquo; Weekend, Andy speaks with Jonathan Rogers about being a jack of all trades, the importance of community, and Andy's journey from bitterness to joy and purpose in his work.

Andrew Osenga Live at The Habit Winter Writers' Weekend

Nikki Grimes is an award-winning poet, author, and artist celebrated for her works that highlight African American experiences and address themes of identity, resilience, and hope. She is the author of numerous books for children, teens, and adults, including poetry collections, picture books, and novels in verse. Her new collection of poetry is Glory, Too. Ms. Grimes's accolades include the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Besides writing, she is also a visual artist, and her creative talents continue to inspire readers of all ages worldwide

In this episode, Nikki Grimes and Jonathan Rogers talk about the Harlem Renaissance, poetry in Scripture, and the limits of imagination.

<a href="https://nikkigrimes.com/">Nikki Grimes</a> is an award-winning poet, author, and artist celebrated for her works that highlight African American experiences and address themes of identity, resilience, and hope. She is the author of numerous books for children, teens, and adults, including poetry collections, picture books, and novels in verse. Her new collection of poetry is <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/glory-in-the-margins-sunday-poems-nikki-grimes/16480717?ean=9781640606777">Glory, Too</a>. Ms. Grimes's accolades include the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Besides writing, she is also a visual artist, and her creative talents continue to inspire readers of all ages worldwide
In this episode, Nikki Grimes and Jonathan Rogers talk about the Harlem Renaissance, poetry in Scripture, and the limits of imagination.

S2 E21: Leif Enger Is Delighted

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