Today on Face2Face, David Peck speaks with his friend, bestselling author and storyteller Wm. Paul Young, about his provocative new novel, Return to the Shack. Nearly 20 years after The Shack became an international phenomenon, Paul returns with a deeply personal story inspired by his friendships with men on death row in Tennessee. Together they explore justice, forgiveness, the death penalty, capital punishment and whether redemption is possible in the aftermath of unimaginable harm. They also discuss religious assumptions, the nature of God, the importance of being present, and why meaningful storytelling creates space for mystery and transformation. Ultimately, the conversation returns to a radical possibility and that no one is defined solely by their worst moments, and that love, rather than fear or punishment, might offer a different way forward.
Paul Young was born in Canada and raised among a Stone Age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of former New Guinea. He suffered great loss as a child and young adult and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his family in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of Lies We Believe About God and the New York Times bestsellers The Shack, Cross Roads, and Eve.
David Peck is a writer, speaker, and award-winning podcaster who works at the intersection of storytelling, social change, and meaningful dialogue. As the host of Face2Face and former host of Toronto Threads on 640 AM, he has published over 800 in-depth interviews with some of the world’s most compelling thinkers, artists and storytellers, including Viggo Mortensen, Sarah Polley, Raoul Peck, Werner Herzog, Chris Hadfield, David Cronenberg, Jason Issacs, Gillian Anderson and Wade Davis. With a background in philosophy and international development, David brings a thoughtful, globally aware perspective to every conversation.
He’s a published author and experienced keynote speaker, known for creating spaces where complexity is welcomed and ideas come alive. Whether moderating panels, hosting live events, or speaking on issues ranging from ethics to media, David’s work is grounded in a deep curiosity about people. At heart, he simply loves good conversation — and believes it’s one of the best ways we grow, connect, and make sense of the world.
For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking, please visit his site: www.davidpecklive.com
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