The White House Pod · Dare to Dream
· 29 min · Hosted by David A.R. White
Rapture-ready and roaring with laughter!
NY Times bestselling legend Jerry Jenkins (co-author of the blockbuster Left Behind series – 80+ million copies sold!, plus over 200 books total) joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for an inspiring, hilarious, and faith-filled episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!
The master storyteller shares:
How a young writer exploded onto the scene with the Left Behind phenomenon that changed Christian fiction forever
Writing over 200 books: From thrillers & biographies to helping icons tell their stories
Wild Walter Payton pranks while ghostwriting “Sweetness” – the NFL legend’s epic sense of humor
David & Jerry’s shared Walter Payton connections + that unforgettable interview at Moody Bible Institute
The power of perseverance, faith in God, and daring to write your dreams into reality
Tips for aspiring authors & what’s next in his incredible legacy
If you love end-times thrillers, NFL legends, behind-the-book stories, or just pure inspiration wrapped in laughs – this episode will leave your faith stronger and your heart fuller!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Jerry’s legendary welcome & instant stories
02:20 – How Left Behind was born & took over the world
08:40 – Writing 200+ books – the secrets to unstoppable output
14:10 – Walter Payton pranks that had Jerry cracking up
20:30 – Shared Payton connections & Moody Bible interview
27:15 – Faith journey & God’s role in his success
34:50 – Advice for writers: Dare to dream bigger
41:20 – What Jerry’s working on next (exciting reveals!)
47:00 – Rapid-fire: Favorite book, best prank, dare to dream wisdom
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