What do you do when the career you worked so hard for leaves you feeling burnt out?

In this week’s episode of Latter-Day Lights, Scott and Darla sit down with author and Praiseworthy Award Winner, Vanessa Thurgood, to share how stepping away from the career that caused her burnout, unexpectedly led her toward a new calling: writing epic fantasy novels filled with themes of courage, faith, and resilience.

What began as merely an entry in an old dream journal eventually became “The Comstock Chronicles,” a fantasy series that has touched readers in deeply personal ways. Vanessa shares how writing emotionally honest, deeply human characters allowed readers to see themselves in the story—especially during difficult seasons of their lives—and how one message from a reader helped her realize the true impact her work could have.

Apart from navigating imposter syndrome, learning to trust spiritual promptings, and discovering how storytelling can become a powerful way to share light, Vanessa also shares how her creative journey expanded beyond books and into creativity retreats designed to help women reconnect with creativity, joy, and themselves.

Vanessa’s story is a heartfelt reminder that the gifts we’re given often have a greater purpose, and that when we choose to share our light, we may end up helping others find theirs, too.

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To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/ukTnYo_FBV8

To LISTEN to this episode, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1894616/episodes/19168745

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To READ Vanessa’s book series, “The Comstock Chronicles,” visit: https://a.co/d/0066TVh9

To LEARN MORE about Vanessa’s work, visit: https://vanessathurgood.com/

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To READ Scott’s new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/

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