1478. Fishing, Fantasy, and Freedom in the Bible | Sabbatical Insider w/ Dr. Fredrick J. Long

In this episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares a behind-the-scenes look at what sabbatical really looks like—beyond rest, into creativity, reflection, and meaningful work.

The episode begins with highlights from a fishing trip through Arizona and Lake Havasu, capturing moments of recreation, beauty, and unexpected success on the water. From there, Dr. Long walks viewers through progress on his fantasy–sci-fi novel The Last Silver Snail, including typesetting, image creation, and learning new creative tools to bring the story to life.

He also reflects on the less visible but equally important aspects of sabbatical life: grading doctoral work, mentoring adjuncts, participating in faculty conversations, and responding to an invitation to contribute a devotional on freedom—a major biblical theme with deep theological, political, and social implications.

This episode weaves together fishing, fantasy writing, and biblical reflection, offering an honest and thoughtful glimpse into the rhythms, joys, and tensions of sabbatical life.

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