12. “The Great Lock-In: September to December”

12. “The Great Lock-In: September to December”

In this solo episode, Israel opens up about his creative journey and the season he calls “The Great Lock-In.” He shares honest updates on his writing career — the setbacks, the small victories, and what it means to stay locked in creatively. He also dives into the world of AI-generated art, talks about his latest piece for DEA, and reflects on the broader “Great Lock-In” trend. Plus, listeners get a front-row seat to an unexpected moment of déjà vu, captured in real time. 🔗 Read Israel’s piece in Digital Escape Africa Issue 11 [https://digitalescape.africa/] ☕️Connect with me Music: Yours Sincerely Musician: Lake Isabel (from Audiio)

11. Four Tips For Christian Writers in Culture

Can you love Jesus and still love culture? Many believers wrestle with this tension, wanting to stay true to their faith while also engaging with music, art, fashion, and conversations that shape the world around us. In this episode, Israel gets real about that struggle and shares 4 practical tips to help you walk boldly with Christ without losing your place in culture. If this speaks to you, please rate the podcast, leave a review, and listen until the end, your support helps us reach more people. Connect with Israel Here☕️📚

10. I Bought a New Microphone but I Lost my Voice

Israel opens up about a creative rut. And if he still wants to keep on doing this? What happens when we don’t care as much as we used to, what happens when we must evolve within or beyond our calling. Featured media FX The Bear Season 4, Ep 2 Billie Eilish - The official story. Told by her | Vevo LIFT Building a treehouse (instrumental) Yours sincerely (instrumental)

09. Phoebe’s Ink & Lagos ft Favour Oladele

I sit down with writer & podcaster Favour Jesutofunmi Oladele (Phoebe’s Ink, Book Bants & Hot Takes, Gistwithtofu). We delved into: ✨ Her early inspirations passion for storytelling rooted in Lagos scenery ✨ Her career in healthcare despite being a passionate lover of the arts ✨ The contrast between Lagos & Canada ✨ Reading culture ✨ Adesua O’man Nwokedi ✨ What success means as a writer ✨ How we stay unapologetic to our faith Stories Mentioned The Women Gathered [https://www.instagram.com/p/DJo5TWcAO6h/?igsh=MXQ4YzlxOXRybnVoeQ==] —Favour Oladele The GIDI Diaries [https://www.instagram.com/p/DDHfg1xogJm/?igsh=dTdic3g1eDU0OHpr] —Favour Oladele Nearly all men in Lagos are mad [https://www.amazon.com/Nearly-All-Men-Lagos-Are/dp/9789907192] —Damilare Kuku Isoken THE MOVIE [https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81213148?s=i&trkid=0&vlang=en] — Jade Osiberu In Dependence [https://www.sarahladipomanyika.com/work/in-dependence.html] — Sarah Ladipo Manyika And More! Authors Mentioned Adesua O’man Nwokedi [https://www.instagram.com/adesuwaonwokedi?igsh=enVyZ2NyYWI3bGtx] Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie [https://www.instagram.com/chimamanda_adichie?igsh=ZjM2c2UwOXdrOGc2] Jade Osiberu [https://x.com/jadeosiberu] Damilare Kuku [https://www.instagram.com/thedamilarekuku?igsh=MTJuZGF5MmZlOHZucQ==] Sarah Ladipo Manyika [https://www.sarahladipomanyika.com/about.html] Connect with Favour Oladele here [https://www.instagram.com/phe_bian?igsh=MjVjeGpncWRxY3Qz]

08. On Freelance Writing & Digital Media

In this episode, Israel takes a walk down memory lane, reflecting on his journey as a film journalist and his early days in digital media. He shares favorite projects, career highlights, behind-the-scenes stories (including some unnamed media tea), and what’s next on the horizon. He also opens up about the tension between chasing a fiction-writing path and trying to make a living through journalism—unpacking the struggles of balancing passion and profession. And finally, he answers a lingering question: After 3–4 years in digital media, is film journalism still in him? My Freelance Career Portfolio on my LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/israelnisola?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Resource Customisable work schedule for freelance writers. Download here https://www.notion.so/Freelance-Writer-Schedule-1eb10e27d6ad8168be2ffa580cc32f0b?pvs=4