<![CDATA[Necessary Trouble]]>Welcome to season 1 of the Necessary Trouble podcast! Each week we read a chapter from a book on writing craft, write from it, and take turns critiquing one another’s words. We also discuss what we loved from the book and what we are reading, (because we are always reading).

This season we are discussing Marilyn McEntyre’s Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies. The book began as a series of lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary and developed into a thoughtful examination of how to read, speak, and write faithfully, especially as followers of Christ.

]]>https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:52:50 GMTTue, 18 Aug 2026 22:33:34 GMT60Tresta Payne, Megan Willome, Callie Feyen<p>Welcome to season 1 of the <b>Necessary Trouble podcast</b>! Each week we read a chapter from a book on writing craft, write from it, and take turns critiquing one another’s words. We also discuss what we loved from the book and what we are reading, (because we are always reading).</p><p></p><p>This season we are discussing Marilyn McEntyre’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/caring-for-words-in-a-culture-of-lies-2nd-ed-marilyn-mcentyre/7a836d8430c16a7d?ean=9780802878892&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies</i></a>. The book began as a series of lectures at Princeton Theological Seminary and developed into a thoughtful examination of how to read, speak, and write faithfully, especially as followers of Christ.</p>episodicTresta Payne, Megan Willome, Callie Feyentrestapayne@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Ep 2: Tell the Truth]]>In this episode we explore Marilyn McEntyre's insights on truth, the craft of writing, and the importance of honesty and humility in storytelling. Callie expounds on the value of scene and reflection, and we give practical tips for writers seeking authenticity.

McEntyre offers a list of distinguishing characteristics of truth, including:

“Truth is not two-sided; it’s many-sided.

Truth burrows in the body.

Truth flickers.”

Trouble Seat:

“Sorting Truth,” by Tresta Payne

Mentions in this episode:

What we’re reading:

Visit us at https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/ to read the revised essays from each episode, find links to each of our websites, and more.

]]>fc23d399-ea5f-4541-918c-9cb9d7c060e2Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode we explore Marilyn McEntyre's insights on truth, the craft of writing, and the importance of honesty and humility in storytelling. Callie expounds on the value of scene and reflection, and we give practical tips for writers seeking authenticity.</p><p></p><p>McEntyre offers a list of distinguishing characteristics of truth, including:</p><blockquote><p>“Truth is not two-sided; it’s many-sided.</p><p>Truth burrows in the body.</p><p>Truth flickers.”</p></blockquote><h4>Trouble Seat:</h4><p>“Sorting Truth,” by Tresta Payne</p><h4>Mentions in this episode:</h4><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/caring-for-words-in-a-culture-of-lies-2nd-ed-marilyn-mcentyre/7a836d8430c16a7d?ean=9780802878892&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies</i></a>, by Marilyn McIntyre</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/wilfrid-gordon-mcdonald-partridge_mem-fox/277608/item/5334413/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=high_vol_midlist_standard_shopping_customer_acquisition_20381777654&amp;utm_adgroup=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=666157863328&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20381777654&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADwY45inuTQI_AQg6Zqch4SaAgMgm&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo49YWpJWghtFV8gdo-FdMT5cVfJi5tX_yaq84aKZ_fZIOrK29RrrQRoCKYkQAvD_BwE#idiq=5334413&amp;edition=1888197" target="_blank">Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge</a>, by Mem Fox</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dailypoempod.substack.com/" target="_blank">The Daily Poem</a> podcast</li></ul><h4>What we’re reading:</h4><ul><li>Megan: <i>Lonesome Dove</i></li><li>Callie: <i>Amy and Isabelle </i>by Elizabeth Strout</li><li>Tresta: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-anthropocene-reviewed-essays-on-a-human-centered-planet-john-green/4c790fd2c5e9caee?ean=9780525555247&amp;bkshp-astro=t" target="_blank"><i>The</i> <i>Anthropocene Reviewed</i></a><i> </i>by John Green</li></ul><h4>Visit us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/</b></a> to read the revised essays from each episode, find links to each of our websites, and more.</h4>no01:01:23Ep 2: Tell the Truthfull<![CDATA[Ep 1: Love Words]]>

In this episode, Megan, Callie, and Tresta explore Marilyn McEntyre's book 'Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies,' emphasizing the importance of loving words, slow reflection, and the stewardship of language in our lives. They share insights on how reading, writing, and silence deepen our understanding and connection.

“We care for words when we use them thankfully, recognizing in each kind a specific gift borne in the mother tongue, bestowed at birth as a legacy from the Word who was in the beginning.”

~Marilyn McEntyre

Mentions in this episode:

What we’re reading:

Trouble Seat:

All three of us! Pleased to meet you.

Visit us at https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/ to read the revised essays from each episode, find links to each of our websites, and more.

]]>a3ede68b-24d1-4d01-b5ad-fcad6e7160acTue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p></p><p>In this episode, Megan, Callie, and Tresta explore Marilyn McEntyre's book 'Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies,' emphasizing the importance of loving words, slow reflection, and the stewardship of language in our lives. They share insights on how reading, writing, and silence deepen our understanding and connection.</p><blockquote><p>“We care for words when we use them thankfully, recognizing in each kind a specific gift borne in the mother tongue, bestowed at birth as a legacy from the Word who was in the beginning.”</p><p>~Marilyn McEntyre</p></blockquote><h4>Mentions in this episode:</h4><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/caring-for-words-in-a-culture-of-lies-2nd-ed-marilyn-mcentyre/7a836d8430c16a7d?ean=9780802878892&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies</i></a>, by Marilyn McIntyre</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/still-notes-on-a-mid-faith-crisis-lauren-f-winner/bb7d62f82ca97105?ean=9780061768286&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Still: notes on a mid-faith crisis</i></a>, by Lauren Winner</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-crossover-a-newbery-award-winner-kwame-alexander/c7217dee6fc2a18e?ean=9780544935204&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>The Crossover</i></a>, by Kwame Alexander</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-and-other-mysteries-megan-willome/b88039816b110e06?ean=9798385231515&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Love &amp; other Mysteries</i></a>, by Megan Willome</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-1-beth-brower/84aa85cf71094ff5?ean=9780998063614&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>Emma M. Lion</i></a> series, by Beth Brower</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/history-of-the-rain-a-novel-niall-williams/2c5568d603aeeb88?ean=9781620407707&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>History of the Rain</i></a>, by Niall Williams</li></ul><h4>What we’re reading:</h4><ul><li>Megan: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/history-of-the-rain-a-novel-niall-williams/2c5568d603aeeb88?ean=9781620407707&amp;next=t" target="_blank"><i>History of the Rain</i></a>, by Niall Williams</li><li>Callie: <i>On Writing </i>by Stephen King; <i>Middlemarch</i>, by George Eliot Book One: Miss Brooke</li><li>Tresta: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-volume-8-a-novel-beth-brower/368ff67d5f8b3195?ean=9781957492032&amp;bkshp-astro=t" target="_blank"><i>The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, </i>Vol. 8</a> by Beth Brower</li></ul><h4>Trouble Seat: </h4><p>All three of us! Pleased to meet you.</p><p></p><p>Visit us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://necessarytroublepodcast.substack.com/</a> to read the revised essays from each episode, find links to each of our websites, and more.</p>no01:04:5311Ep 1: Love Wordsfull<![CDATA[Intro]]>Episode 1 coming September 1, 2026!

Welcome to season 1 of the Necessary Trouble podcast! Each week we read a chapter from a book on writing craft, write from it, and take turns critiquing one another’s words.

]]>ee4ae2e0-8f4c-41c6-9b1a-744c70af2153Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:39:53 GMT<p>Episode 1 coming September 1, 2026!</p><p></p><p>Welcome to season 1 of the <b>Necessary Trouble podcast</b>! Each week we read a chapter from a book on writing craft, write from it, and take turns critiquing one another’s words.</p><p></p>no00:00:291Introtrailer