Jason E. Norris

Stories I Tell

Fiction EN ↓ 7 episodes

I have lots of ideas for stories, but an “idea” is not a story. So I’m pushing the ideas out of my imagination and into your mind. Some are science fiction. Some are realistic. Some are really real and personal. But there’s a gap between what I imagine and what you read, see, and hear. In order to jump that gap, I’m freely sharing imperfect stories with you. I hope you enjoy them. And if you’re kindhearted, perhaps you can offer feedback to help me become a better writer. And along the way I'll share with you the storytelling techniques I'm learning about.https://JasonNorris.com

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Jason E. Norris

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The Problem with the Problem of Biblical Illiteracy 07.11.2025 20:00

Some stories I tell are fiction. This, though, is real. This episode of the podcast looks at the issue of biblical illiteracy, examining the historical context that surrounds it, particularly in the United States. While contemporary discussions often frame this as a modern crisis, this research challenges that notion by exploring evidence that reveals a much older phenomenon. This investigation un...

Mistleton Chronicles 24.10.2020 3:17

Colin Brock, Editor-in-chief, The Mistleton Chronicle So what did you do with your 2020? After enduring the loss of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, lamenting the lack of social contact, and saying goodbye to a few good friends, I decided to look back. Ever since I was a kid, I kept a journal. I reread what I wrote three decades ago. I reread what I wrote during Y2K. I reread what happened in the...

The story of how a number changed my life 09.10.2020 3:19

Do you have a significant number? I do now. Welcome to Stories I Tell. I'm Jason Norris. https://jasonnorris.com/212-the-story-of-how-a-number-changed-my-life/

Summer Moon 25.09.2020 7:21

“After everything we’ve been through, I really hope our trip is boring,” Colin Brock said as he put a suitcase into the trunk. Alice put her backpack in too. “Honeymoons are not supposed to be boring.” --------------------- I'm Jason Norris. Welcome to Stories I Tell from JasonNorris.com .

Astronomy Class 11.09.2020 3:35

The girl with curly hair stared out the classroom window. A breeze shook the trees’ red leaves. Inside, she and ten other kids sat quietly as their teacher displayed a map of the solar system. “Who can name the planet closest to the Sun?” Welcome to Astronomy Class, a flash fiction story from Stories I Tell from JasonNorris.com

2020 28.08.2020 4:37

So enraptured by this work of art, the man closed his eyes so he could keep the picture in his mind. Stories I Tell by Jason E. Norris More at https://jasonnorris.com/2020/

Introducing Stories I Tell 18.07.2020 2:50

Hi. I’m Jason Norris, and I love exploring ideas. Any idea! On the nonfiction side, I usually stick with ideas about: education; instructional design; on-the-go learning communication; local podcasting faith But I have a creative side that longs to tell stories. Fictional stories! I have lots of ideas for stories. But. An “idea” is not a story. So I’ve decided to try something. I’m going to create...