Welcome to Season Three of the Refuge Podcast! I’m excited to spend time in His shelter with you learning creative ways to abide in Christ. We begin the season in the south of France with my new friend, Janet Weiner!

Abiding in Christ while Growing Creatively 

During our time together, we chatted about:

• Janet’s journey of living abroad on the mission field in France
• How the Lord led her to a season of increased creativity even when she had doubts
• A few ways Janet abides in Christ through her creative pursuits

Do you prefer to watch this interview in video form? If so, check it out on YouTube.

You can find a copy of her book Though Darkness Descend: Huguenot Resistance Book 1 at Amazon.com. 

Want to listen to the Bible verse Deep Dive episode that accompanies this interview? You can do so here:

Deep Dive Video: https://youtu.be/FxjCY2cR7TA

Deep Dive Audio: https://jenniferelwood.com/the-refuge-podcast-episode-44-a-deep-dive-into-genesis-1-27-with-jennifer-elwood

Author Bio:

Hi! I’m Janet… I grew up in southern California and studied French against my 6th-grade teacher’s advice that I’d never use it. I’ve now lived in France for over twenty years. First in the Alps, then several wonderful years in the center of Paris.

Currently, my husband and I live in St. Hippolyte du Fort in southern France, where we’ve established a Christian training center, YWAM Bridges of Life. We’ve also lived in Amsterdam, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Kona, Hawaii. For my work in Christian ministry, I’ve had the joy of traveling to over forty countries. Never a dull moment!

Despite missing our four children and grandchildren, living in the US, I love my life! I delight in the endless opportunities to discover past stories of depth and inspiration while soaking up the beauty, culture, and history all around. And, of course, there’s the incredible food and wine.

I’ve dabbled in writing over the years, but never found the time to pen a novel. After a significant birthday a few years ago, I decided it was now or never. Based on actual events, my first historical novel takes place in my village and home, the over 500-year-old Château de Planque.

You can connect with Janet through her website https://janetjoanouweiner.com, on instagram @janetjoanouw and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/janet.weiner/.