Interview with Author Jason Kirk: A Deep Dive into "Hell is a World Without You"

The Readirect Podcast

Join us as we sit down with debut-author Jason Kirk, whose novel "Hell is a World Without You" paints a visceral portrait of life growing up in the grip of Southern evangelical culture.
Whether or not your story follows a similar path to main-character Isaac's, we think you'll find something to relate to in this novel. Join us as we sit down for an interview with the author!
Prior to February 17, 2024, all proceeds from this book will be donated to the Trevor Project.
Hell is a World Without You:
Rarely has an Evangelical upbringing been depicted with the relentless honesty, wide-ranging empathy, and Superbad-meets-Siddhartha playfulness of HELL IS A WORLD WITHOUT YOU. During the time of Pizza Hut buffets, 9/11, and all-night Mario Kart parties, a grieving teenager faces a mortal crossroads: fire-and-brimstone certainty vs. forbidden love. And whether or not you've ever begged God to delay the Rapture (so you could have time to lose your virginity), that kid's story is about you.

Chapter

1. Interview with Author Jason Kirk: A Deep Dive into "Hell is a World Without You" (00:00:00)

2. Author Interview (00:00:05)

3. Explore Fiction and Real Life in Religion (00:10:30)

4. Persecution and Doubt in Christian Upbringing (00:16:04)

5. Book's World-Building and Inner Voices (00:25:41)

6. Exploring Religion and Cults in Writing (00:30:20)

7. Discussion on Books and Supporting Charity (00:39:28)

8. Discussion About a Fantasy Book (00:48:12)