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		<title>real interview: Laura Anderson Kurk</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/01/16/real-interview-laura-anderson-kurk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>halee matthews</dc:creator>
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by Staff Writer Jennifer Grimes
After the death of her brother, heroine Meg Kavanagh realizes that she is made of glass―she&#8217;s fragile, and she&#8217;s about to break. But moving to Wyoming and attempting to hold together family bonds begins to change things, and Meg realizes she&#8217;s not as fragile as she seems. It isn&#8217;t until she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real story: grace in the face of abuse</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/01/13/real-story-facing-abuse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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By RTF Guest Writer Elora Ramirez
Sometimes, the biggest step we can make with grace is the acknowledgment of the wrecking ball of pain inside.
My recognition came in the form a whisper and a prayer.
The minute I admitted my childhood abuse the power shifted and I knew nothing would be the same.
For years, my concept of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: satellites and sirens</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/10/21/real-interview-satellites-and-sirens/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sam Gardiner]]></category>
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By RTF Staff Writer Sam Gardiner
[Originally published here.]
Note from the editor: we&#8217;re super-excited to introduce our newest staff writer, Sam Gardiner. Give him a warm welcome in the comments! 

You may know Satellites &#38; Sirens as being responsible for  &#8220;Anchor&#8221;, their debut single that climbed the Christian rock radio  charts last year. After [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: Lynn Cowell</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/10/05/real-interview-lynn-cowell/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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Lynn is the author of His Revolutionary Love, a book that helps girls develop  a higher self-esteem by discovering Christ’s life-altering love.
Interviewed by RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers
 
How long did it take for you to formulate the idea behind your book?
Several years ago I started hanging out with a group of high school girls. We [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: abandon (the band)</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/06/29/real-interview-abandon-the-band/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Matthew VanTryon]]></category>
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By RTF Staff Writer Matthew VanTryon
Abandon,  a contemporary Christian band that is quickly gaining popularity, has had quite a journey. From their hit songs Hero and more recently, Feel it in your Heart, they have gone from a humble beginning to being nominated for a Dove Award. 
The band had several interesting hurdles to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: annie f. downs</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/03/09/real-interview-annie-f-downs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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By RTF Staff Writer Matthew VanTryon



Matthew: You’ve been blogging since 2006, now you’ve written a book…what is it about writing that you enjoy so much? What or who first got you interested in writing?
Annie: Here is the truth- I love to talk. I love telling stories. I love entertaining people. I find it to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>exclusive interview: sanctus real</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/03/24/exclusive-interview-sanctus-real/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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By Staff Writer Derek Hanisch
With the recent release of Sanctus Real’s Pieces of a Real Heart CD, I was given the opportunity to interview Mark Graalman, the drummer in the group.  Mark had some great answers to my questions. I hope you enjoy getting to know more about Sanctus Real &#8212; I know I did!  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: Betsy St. Amant</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/02/24/real-interview-betsy-st-amant/</link>
		<comments>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/02/24/real-interview-betsy-st-amant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>halee matthews</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sarah Rupp]]></category>
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I was privileged to have the chance to interview Betsy St. Amant, Christian fiction author with Steeple Hill. Along with writing romance novels, Betsy also writes for Crosswalk, Scribble Chicks, and keeps a personal blog.
Sarah: When did you first know you wanted to become a writer?
 Betsy: I think I&#8217;ve always known. One year in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: musician chris mcclarney, part ii</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/01/26/musician-chris-mcclarney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jamin Goecker]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We decided to suspend Retro Day this week in favor of this interview because making you wait an extra day just seemed mean. (Don&#8217;t worry, Retro Day will resume next week.)

By RTF Media Editor Jamin Goecker
JG: What went through your head when you heard that your music was becoming so successful?
CM: &#8220;Nunh unh… For real?!…Who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real interview: musician chris mcclarney</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/01/25/chris-mcclarney/</link>
		<comments>http://realteenfaith.com/2010/01/25/chris-mcclarney/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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By RTF Media Editor Jamin Goecker
Chris McClarney’s first CD, Introducing Chris McClarney, is coming out this January &#8212; but he is not new to having his music appreciated. With absolutely no marketing dollars behind him, his songs found their way onto the iTunes charts and have touched the hearts of Christians around the world.
Jamin Goecker: [...]]]></description>
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