Mess it Up Show 445 - ScrivenerMess it Up Show 445 - Scrivener
Mess It Up Podcast
Author JD Towns joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk abo…
42:01•13 Oct 2026
Faith, Fiction and the Final Call: JD Towns Talks "The Eternal Union"
Episode Overview
- Complex theological topics can be written in a way that everyday people understand, without stripping away their depth.
- Blending a fictional storyline with biblical teaching can help readers connect emotionally with spiritual themes.
- Allowing scripture to interpret scripture offers clarity, especially on subjects like end times and Revelation.
- Creative work can still be a calling even if the process is hard or uncomfortable, as JD notes about writing and editing.
- Marriage and faith are closely linked in JD's work, presenting the church as a bride preparing for a returning king.
“"The central core of the message of this book is the goal of taking a subject that can be considered extremely complicated and difficult to understand but write it in a way that every individual can receive that message."”
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? Mess It Up keeps that question in view even when the topic shifts, and this time the spotlight lands on faith, writing, and big life questions.
The Bow Tie Guy sits down with Kentucky author JD Towns, who shares how he wrote his latest book, *The Eternal Union*, even though he admits, "writing is not something that I ultimately love doing." For JD, it feels like "a calling from the Lord" rather than a hobby. You’ll hear how JD turns a heavy theological topic – eschatology, or the study of last things – into something everyday people can actually read.
His aim is simple: take a subject that usually feels complicated and present it so "every individual can receive that message." To do that, he blends fiction and non-fiction. Each chapter opens with excerpts from Izzy’s journal, a bride-to-be working through pre-marital counselling with her fiancé Joshua, before moving into biblical teaching that mirrors their journey.
JD talks about letting "scripture interpret scripture", drawing links between books like Daniel, Genesis and Revelation instead of leaning only on popular end-times fiction or trends. He also shares how his coaching and teaching background feeds his love of helping people “turn that light on” in both sport and faith. There’s plenty here for anyone in recovery who connects their sobriety with faith, or who simply likes hearing how others stick with a tough calling.
The chat even wanders into writing habits – early mornings at Starbucks and Panera, coffee-fuelled sessions, and the battle with editing and dialogue. By the end, you might find yourself asking what "eternal union" means in your own relationships, with others and with God. Looking for something that mixes everyday stories, faith, and a bit of nerdy book talk – all while keeping recovery on the radar – could this be your next listen?
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