Ashley Hales: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary

What if the secret to better writing isn’t more content—but more attention?

In today’s conversation, Ashley Hales, editorial director of print at Christianity Today, invites us to slow down. She unpacks why sustained attention is a writer’s superpower in a world addicted to distraction—and how cultivating it can change both your craft and your soul.

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