RJ Halbert on 'Servant,' Faith, and Overcoming Cancer

The Novel 'Servant'

• 📖 Servant is the second book in a trilogy, picking up immediately after the events of Caretaker.
• 🚀 The novel is described as a faster-paced adventure, delving into the mystery and lore established in the first book.
• ✍️ Writing novels was a new creative outlet for Rhonda, allowing her to process pain, healing, and life experiences.
• ✨ The trilogy is considered life-saving for the authors, providing a pure creative space free from the pressures of the music industry.

Faith and Storytelling

• ✝️ The authors, deeply immersed in faith, infuse their storytelling with metaphors and analogies drawn from their life experiences.
• 💬 Rhonda shares that her faith was significantly challenged by recent difficulties, forcing her to confront the depth of her beliefs.
• 💪 She emphasizes that faith requires action, not just belief, and that true belief is demonstrated through deeds, especially in times of desperation.
• 🗣️ Jason notes that their faith journey has evolved over time, and their current understanding shapes their creative output.

Jason's Cancer Diagnosis

• 💔 Jason discusses the profound mental anguish that accompanies a cancer diagnosis, often more challenging than the physical treatment.
• 🎭 He relates his personal struggle to a character in 'Servant' who spirals when faced with a new challenge, mirroring his own experience.
• 📖 The couple utilized their book, 'Servant,' as a tool to navigate Jason's health crisis, even rewriting parts of it to reflect their journey.
• 🌟 Despite the prognosis, Jason prioritized finishing the book, demonstrating a commitment to their calling over personal health concerns.

Navigating Challenges and Divine Truth

• 🌊 Rhonda describes their journey as a roller coaster, with cancer being a significant downturn that led to questioning God's plans.
• 🕊️ She learned to distinguish between medical facts and God's truth, believing God's truth can always override earthly circumstances.
• 🤝 The release of 'Servant' was delayed to ensure Jason could be fully present, highlighting their commitment to their shared creative endeavors.
• ❓ Jason reflects on his struggle to ask for a miracle for himself, having witnessed many previously, and the importance of returning to foundational faith principles.

Hope and Restoration

• 💡 The authors hope 'Servant' will unlock readers' creative views of the supernatural and how physical actions can impact the spiritual realm.
• 💖 Their ultimate hope for their family is restoration, encompassing healing of Jason's body, their family unit, home, and future generations.
• 🏡 They are actively preparing for grandchildren, a dream that is currently statistically unlikely, as an act of faith and a physical manifestation of their belief in restoration.
• 🙏 They ask for prayers for strength of mind and the fulfillment of God's will, specifically for complete healing and restoration.