Daniel

Schwabauer

Author | Speaker

Released: Feb. 2025

"The God of Story"

The God of Story:

Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling


“As I was being hypnotized while reading The God of Story, I was haunted by the sense that I had been similarly mesmerized before by someone’s writing. But where? And who? Then it hit me, and a conviction grew in me that Daniel Schwabauer has the makings of being the next Frederick Buechner. This is high praise since I view Buechner as one of the greatest communicators since Jesus. Both Schwabauer and Buechner have that same inimitable ability to pick up a metaphor, as Jesus did, take it for a walk, and weave from the “sacred journey” a narrative that heals into holiness and hastens the kingdom.”

- From the Foreword by Leonard Sweet

"The most important book on Story in decades. Discover the eternal DNA hidden within the best stories—whether the creators realize it or not. You'll never read a novel, watch a movie, or see your story through the same eyes again."

– Allen Arnold

Wild at Heart Executive Producer of Content,

Author of The Story of With, and Publisher of More Than 500 Novels


Speaking

Dr. Daniel Schwabauer is available for speaking engagements for a variety of audiences.

Contact him at Dan@DanSchwabauer.com for details regarding fees and dates of availability.

Podcasts and Events

Daniel Schwabauer is an experienced, engaging speaker available for conferences, retreats, podcasts, and more.

Lorehaven's
Fantastical Truth Podcast
Feb. 18, 2025

Dr. Daniel Schwabauer invites us to see the language of Story in the scriptures.

Shifting Culture - Podcast, Episode 272

What if the Scriptures aren't just a collection of propositional truths, but a grand narrative - a story that Jesus Himself used to unveil the deepest realities of the Kingdom of God?

"The God of Story" Presentation at MidAmerica Nazarene University
Feb. 19, 2025

Dr. Schwabauer explores the narrative principles of theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot as a lens for understanding the cosmic story arc of God’s relationship to humanity.

Readers and reviewers love Maxine Justice!

Book cover of Maxine Justice Galactic Attorney, by author Daniel Schwabauer

Publishers Weekly's

Starred Review

"The eponymous heroine of this electrifying speculative legal thriller from Schwabauer (Operation Grendel) navigates a corporatized near-future dystopia. … Schwabauer hooks readers from the start with immersive worldbuilding and a feisty, determined heroine, and keeps the pages turning with consistently rising stakes.

This is a winner."

Operation Grendel — A science fiction ride you'll want to take again.

"I couldn't go to sleep until I finished the book. And when I was done, I wanted to read it again."

Email: Dan@DanSchwabauer.com

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