Jen Pollock Michel is a writer based in Toronto, CA. She’s the author of several books, including  Surprised by Paradox and A Habit Called Faith, which is releasing this week. On the podcast, she describes the road that led her to writing, the relationship between her vocations as a writer and a mother, and the place women writers occupy in Christian publishing. She also talks about A Habit Called Faith, a book that invites seekers, skeptics, and Christians alike to explore a deeper experience of Christianity through a 40-day experience in the book of John and the book of Deuteronomy. If you have feedback for us, you can email us at podcasts@christianitytoday.com Subscribe to our show, and if you can – leave us a rating and review in iTunes. Cultivated is produced and hosted by Mike Cosper It’s edited by Mark Owens Our music is by Dan Phelps Our theme song is “Eden Was A Garden” by Roman Candle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices