# joyce (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover joyce. Page: Feed: --- ## [Turning Your Pain into Power – Part 2](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/turning-your-pain-into-power-part-2) _2026-08-21 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ How you respond to hardship matters. Today, Joyce shares how a change in perspective can help you find peace and strength through adversity. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1718_ND_5_08212026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Keeping God First – Part 4](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/keeping-god-first-part-4-1) _2026-08-21 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ Putting God first changes everything. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to make Him your priority—every single day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_21_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [The Legal Latest with Joyce Vance and Katie Phang](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/the-legal-latest-with-joyce-vance) _2026-08-20 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ Joyce joins from an airport lounge! What dedication to our Substack community! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211994341/304601735cfba4c459511667addb39da.mp3) ## [Turning Your Pain into Power – Part 1](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/turning-your-pain-into-power-part-1) _2026-08-20 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ Pain is a part of life, but it doesn't have to define you. Today, Joyce shares how trust, prayer, and helping others can turn pain into purpose. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1718_ND_4_08202026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Keeping God First – Part 3](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/keeping-god-first-part-3-1) _2026-08-20 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ Putting God first changes everything. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to make Him your priority—every single day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_20_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Como você está usando os recursos que Deus lhe deu? Parte 1](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/como-voc-est-usando-os-recursos-que-deus-lhe-deu-parte-1) _2026-08-20 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Você acredita que está usando seu tempo com sabedoria? Hoje, Joyce ensina como aproveitar ao máximo o tempo e os recursos que Deus lhe deu. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1530_1_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [What Value Do You Place on Peace? – Part 2](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/what-value-do-you-place-on-peace-part-2) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ Many of life's biggest frustrations come from unrealistic expectations. Today, Joyce explains how gratitude, faith, and a new perspective can help reduce stress and anxiety. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1718_ND_3_08192026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Keeping God First – Part 2](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/keeping-god-first-part-2-1) _2026-08-19 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ Putting God first changes everything. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to make Him your priority—every single day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_19_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [What Value Do You Place on Peace? - Part 1](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/do-you-place-on-peace-part-1) _2026-08-18 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ Busy schedules, difficult people, and daily pressures can wear you down. Today, Joyce shares practical ways to find peace, change your perspective, and enjoy life more every day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1718_ND_2_08182026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Keeping God First – Part 1](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/keeping-god-first-part-1-1) _2026-08-18 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ Putting God first changes everything. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to make Him your priority—every single day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_18_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ieLbYyiSV19U) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Pride and Humility – Part 2](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/pride-and-humility-part-2-8) _2026-08-17 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ Most of us hope for more blessings in our life. Today, Joyce shares on the dangers of pride and the rewards found in choosing humility. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1718_ND_1_08172026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Hearing from God – Part 4](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/hearing-from-god-part-4-0) _2026-08-17 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God speaks in the middle of everyday life. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to recognize His voice and follow His leading. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_17_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [An incurable disease. A perfect lake house. An unrepairable stove. And where one goes from there.](https://athomeintheworld.substack.com/p/an-incurable-disease-a-perfect-lake) _2026-08-16 · Joyce Maynard · @ Home in the World_ A woman born in 1953 finds happiness in the form of a stove manufactured in 1939. And a lesson in carrying on with our one precious life. ## [Hearing from God – Part 3](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/hearing-from-god-part-3-0) _2026-08-16 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God speaks in the middle of everyday life. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to recognize His voice and follow His leading. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_16_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Expondo e Eliminando Conflitos Parte 2](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/expondo-e-eliminando-conflitos-parte-2) _2026-08-16 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Quer mais paz em sua vida? Hoje, Joyce fala sobre fazer as pazes e ser um pacificador [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1529_5_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [Où sont les documents?](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/ou-sont-les-documents) _2026-08-15 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ Hey Todd: Where are the documents? ## [Hearing from God – Part 2](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/hearing-from-god-part-2-0) _2026-08-15 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God speaks in the middle of everyday life. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to recognize His voice and follow His leading. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_15_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [The Epstein Scandal Won't Go Away! Judge Puts Trump and Blanche on Notice! with Katie Phang](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/the-epstein-scandal-wont-go-away) _2026-08-14 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ A recording from Katie Phang and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211229203/2a5b97e8e3b425d02afde0e1ad56c1ad.mp3) ## [Pride and Humility – Part 1](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/pride-and-humility-part-1-7) _2026-08-14 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ Humility unlocks a multitude of blessings. Today, Joyce teaches on the dangers of pride and the power found in becoming truly humble. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1717_ND_5_08142026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Hearing from God – Part 1](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/hearing-from-god-part-1-0) _2026-08-14 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God speaks in the middle of everyday life. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to recognize His voice and follow His leading. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_14_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zCOqGbONuI1q) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [The Courage to Change – Part 2](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/the-courage-to-change-part-2-0) _2026-08-13 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ How do you respond when life doesn't go as planned? Join Joyce and friends for an encouraging discussion about navigating life's changing seasons. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1717_ND_4_08132026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Tests and Rewards](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/tests-and-rewards-0) _2026-08-13 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ Life isn't always easy—but God is always good. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to trust Him through trials and see His plan at work. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_13_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Expondo e Eliminando Conflitos Parte 1](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/expondo-e-eliminando-conflitos-parte-1) _2026-08-13 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Depois de perceber a importância da paz, você fará o que for preciso para mantê-la. Hoje, Joyce discute os efeitos prejudiciais de permitir que o conflito roube sua paz. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1529_4_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [On Love, Motorcycles, and the Art of Being a Passenger](https://athomeintheworld.substack.com/p/on-love-motorcycles-and-the-art-of) _2026-08-12 · Joyce Maynard · @ Home in the World_ But mostly, this one's about love. The greatest adventure. ## [The Courage to Change – Part 1](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/the-courage-to-change-part-1-0) _2026-08-12 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ From family and work to health and relationships, change touches every area of life. Joyce, Ginger, Erin, and Holly Wagner share encouragement for handling change and moving forward with joy. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1717_ND_3_08122026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Blessed in the Mess – Part 4](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/blessed-in-the-mess-part-4-0) _2026-08-12 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God never promised a problem-free life—but He did promise to be with you. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to find peace in the middle of it all. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_12_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Live with Scott MacFarlane: Parks into Piggybanks](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/live-with-scott-macfarlane-parks) _2026-08-11 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ A recording from Katie Phang's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210750040/5d8b3b8714650b835363c4ad2dbf9cec.mp3) ## [Grow Your Faith – Part 2](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/grow-your-faith-part-2-1) _2026-08-11 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ What's been challenging your faith lately? Today, Joyce shares scriptures and strategies to help you increase your faith in Jesus. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1717_ND_2_08112026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Blessed in the Mess – Part 3](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/blessed-in-the-mess-part-3-0) _2026-08-11 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God never promised a problem-free life—but He did promise to be with you. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to find peace in the middle of it all. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_11_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [Simplicity, by Rev. Joyce Shin](https://swarthmorepres.podbean.com/e/simplicity-by-rev-joyce-shin/) _2026-08-10 · Swarthmore Presbyterian Church_ Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Psalm 104:1-23 and Psalm 104:24-35. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church." [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gn49b59devcdr8yu/Sermon_2026-08-9_Simplicity_Joyce_Shin_8ayal.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KZzDxESw4v6R) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Grow Your Faith – Part 1](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/grow-your-faith-part-1-1) _2026-08-10 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ We need to know how to use the faith we have. Today, Joyce shares practical ways to release your faith every day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1717_ND_1_08102026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Blessed in the Mess – Part 2](https://jmradio.libsyn.com/blessed-in-the-mess-part-2-0) _2026-08-10 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® Radio Podcast_ God never promised a problem-free life—but He did promise to be with you. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word , Joyce shares how to find peace in the middle of it all. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmradio/JMM_Aug_10_2026.mp3?dest-id=211463) ## [The Black Venus](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/the-black-venus) _2026-08-09 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ Josephine Baker: "The Nazis were racists. They were bigots. I despised that sort of thing and was determined that they must be defeated." ## [Não deixe o conflito roubar sua paz parte 2](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/no-deixe-o-conflito-roubar-sua-paz-parte-2) _2026-08-09 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ A contenda e o conflito podem roubar sua paz, mas Deus é o seu defensor. Hoje, Joyce compartilha como discordar agradavelmente e andar em amor. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1529_3_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [God Is Amazing](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/god-is-amazing) _2026-08-07 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ It's easy to focus on problems and overlook life's blessings. Today, Joyce shares how gratitude and a fresh perspective can help you recognize God's goodness every day. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1716_ND_5_08072026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Live with Mary L Trump and Katie Phang](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/live-with-mary-l-trump-and-katie) _2026-08-06 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ Catching up, dialing in, and bringing the straight truth [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210100165/3538a5dbb875faf68bf3fe7207fd8b93.mp3) ## [How You Feel About Yourself](https://jmtvaudio.libsyn.com/how-you-feel-about-yourself-1) _2026-08-06 · Joyce Meyer Enjoying Everyday Life® TV Audio Podcast_ How do you feel about yourself? Today, Joyce shares how God's unconditional love helps you stop comparing yourself to others and encourages you to receive God's grace! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jmtvaudio/TVAUDIO_1716_ND_4_08062026.mp3?dest-id=211477) ## [Não deixe o conflito roubar sua paz parte 1](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/no-deixe-o-conflito-roubar-sua-paz-parte-1) _2026-08-06 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Você gostaria de menos conflito em sua vida? Hoje, Joyce discute como discordar agradavelmente e trocar o conflito pela perfeita paz de Deus. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1529_2_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [The Latest on the Mega-Merger with Katie and Gabe Lezra](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-the-mega-merger-with) _2026-08-05 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ All of the details in the proposed mega-merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, including a trial date and the UK getting involved [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209959184/cdbcdb262ee1030b8eae0c45ce24c34b.mp3) ## [MIKEDJKELLY SHORTER THAN SHORT 104 “SMALL TOMATOES”](https://mikedjkelly.podbean.com/e/mikedjkelly-shorter-than-short-104-small-tomatoes/) _2026-08-05 · MIKEDJKELLY Shorter Than Short Podcast_ In this MIKEDJKELLY SHORTER THAN SHORT 104 “SMALL TOMATOES” COMING UP –My Amazing Digital Friend Joyce, Fake Showbiz News, Recommend A Pod, Charities, Rhubarb, Toilet Rolls, Trump, XTC, Count Binface, London Underground, Universal Credit, Gina, Murdock, Desalination plus lots of stuff you don’t know that you don’t know and a whole lot more. How to subscribe - There is a button on Apple Podcasts… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i294nar67g2kxszb/MIKEDJKELLY_SHORTER_THAN_SHORT_PODCAST_104_SPECIAL_SMALL_TOMATOES_EDITIONa7elj.mp3) ## [More Blanche BS with Joyce Vance and Katie Phang](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/more-blanche-bs-with-joyce-vance) _2026-08-05 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ Joyce and I dive deep on the legal issues surrounding Todd Blanche's bullshit claims that the $1.776 billion slush fund is dead & the tax immunity provision for Trump is narrowed [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209802633/c1ce4ad9dfa689a92da36e1559539128.mp3) ## [Keeping, Losing, and Finding, by Rev. Joyce Shin](https://swarthmorepres.podbean.com/e/keeping-losing-and-finding-by-rev-joyce-shin/) _2026-08-03 · Swarthmore Presbyterian Church_ Today's sermon, by Rev. Joyce Shin, was offered on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Luke 15:8-10 and Matthew 7:7-11. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church." [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tz9zun5wppmpdc6w/Sermon_2026-08-02_Keeping_Losing_and_Finding_Joyce_Shin_bv8ni.mp3) ## [How telling your story can save your life](https://athomeintheworld.substack.com/p/how-telling-your-story-can-save-your) _2026-08-02 · Joyce Maynard · @ Home in the World_ (It may have saved mine.) And if you need some assistance, my sister and I can be there for you ## [Entre na palavra](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/entre-na-palavra) _2026-08-02 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Grandes coisas acontecem quando estudamos e aplicamos a Palavra de Deus em nossas vidas. Hoje, seja encorajado a estudar e buscar a verdade de Deus de maneira mais profunda. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1529_1_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [Ep 9: Justice Anita Earls on Voting Rights, Fair Maps, and Public Education in North Carolina](https://indivisibleclt.substack.com/p/ep-9-justice-anita-earls-on-voting) _2026-07-31 · Indivisible CLT · Indivisible CLT_ Our July 30, 2026 "In The Know LIVE!" Webinar [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209190701/75ebd517f4ac13428ee63679a6cafa7b.mp3) ## [Releasing Life and Livelihood, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight](https://swarthmorepres.podbean.com/e/releasing-life-and-livelihood-by-rev-sarah-cooper-searight/) _2026-07-30 · Swarthmore Presbyterian Church_ Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, July 27, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Luke 8:22-25 and Exodus 16:1-12. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church." [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kgrg3f3gfgp7stda/Sermon_2026-07-26_Releasing_Life_and_Livelihood_Sarah_Cooper_Searight_672lr.mp3) ## [LIVE with Joyce Vance: Block Blanche Day](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/live-with-joyce-vance-block-blanche) _2026-07-30 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ The vote may be postponed, but we're still pushing to BLOCK BLANCHE [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208693771/92da5e8485fc672d7bbe4a1bf75935c1.mp3) ## [É hora de virar a chave](https://joycemeyerpt.libsyn.com/-hora-de-virar-a-chave-0) _2026-07-30 · Joyce Meyer Desfrutando a Vida Diária®_ Não é fácil ser "excelente", mas traz grandes recompensas. Hoje, Joyce compartilha verdades encorajadoras para ajudá-lo a viver com um espírito de excelência. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/joycemeyerpt/POR_1528_5_WEB.mp3?dest-id=1544261) ## [How to Take on The Epstein Class with Katie Phang](https://katiephang.substack.com/p/how-to-take-on-the-epstein-class) _2026-07-29 · Katie Phang · Katie Phang_ A recording from Katie Phang and THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali's live video [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209003542/da794d0c8f28568d876f594bb9621684.mp3) ## [Where my ideas come from (Part 2)](https://athomeintheworld.substack.com/p/where-my-ideas-come-from-part-2) _2026-07-28 · @ Home in the World_ Every good novel traces back to the writer's obsessions.