In this episode of the Joe Rooz Show, Joe welcomes his good friend and talented writer, Jared Michaud. Jared, a devoted fiction writer and father of seven, shares his journey into storytelling, influenced by literary giants like CS Lewis and Orson Scott Card. They discuss the power of fiction to shape culture and the importance of embedding deep truths within stories. Jared also opens up about his unique perspective as someone on the autism spectrum and how it influences his writing, particularly in his book series "Bright Star." The conversation takes a turn into current events, discussing the implications of AI and blackmail inflation on the Epstein files, and the potential for Bitcoin to become a world reserve currency. Joe and Jared explore the intersection of faith and politics, considering the signs of the times and the role of storytelling in conveying deeper truths. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the power of fiction to inspire future generations and the importance of maintaining a personal relationship with God in navigating today's complex world. Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortageFOLLOW US ON:RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joeroozYouTube: https://youtube.com/@joeroozTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joeroozX: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcastMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo(00:01:07) Introduction and Housekeeping(00:02:10) Guest Introduction: Jared Michaud(00:04:01) Housekeeping and Upcoming Shows(00:08:03) Interview with Jared Michaud(00:18:50) Jared's Writing Journey(00:34:50) Discussion on Christianity and Church(00:47:18) Challenges and Inspirations in Writing(01:00:36) Legacy and Impact of Fiction(01:30:45) Epstein Files and Political Discussion(01:46:37) Speculations on Future Events - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Jared Michaud - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenezhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com