Angela R. Watts asked Brian McBride:

If you could choose a Bible story/character to write a novel about, what/who would you choose and why?

Brian McBride That's a loaded question! I've actually thought about this a lot. There's quite a few Biblical figures I'd love to write about for various reasons. Probably one of the prophets - Jeremiah, Elijah, Isaiah, or Nehemiah. The historical and cultural situations these prophets faced were extraordinary. Each of them was considered an outcast to their own people. Each of them had to learn how to be bold and speak the truth in face of severe social and physical persecution. Each of them had to learn how to carry the heavy mantle of authority and responsibility that comes with being a prophet - someone with a powerful and painful message from the Lord. I would love to write about the personal feelings of inadequacy, fear, or grief they might have faced, or the unique circumstances - such as Elijah staring down a group of Ba'al's priests. There's a lot to unpack with the prophets; a lot I think we could learn from as Christians and people in general these days. :)

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