Holiness. It’s one of those BIG words for Christians. So how do we, as Christian writers, develop holiness and bring it into play in our writing? Guest Karen Stiller shares her journey toward holiness and how God has blessed and challenged her.

The Gift of Rest with Guest Kathleen Denly

25 days ago 21m 42s

One of the most profound, and necessary, gifts we can give ourselves is rest. Not only is it a good idea, but God designed us to rest. Yet too often we just keep going. We don’t want to be lazy, after all. Guest Kathleen Denly shares what happe

Do Christians Suffer from Mental Illness? with guest Kathleen Denly

Mar 18th, 2024 27m 33s

We don’t like to talk about it. We’re afraid to admit to it. But the fact is that being a firm believer doesn’t keep mental illness from striking. How do we, as believers and writers, deal with the reality of mental illness? Guest Kathleen Denl

God's Glory and Why It Matters to Writers

Mar 4th, 2024 22m 18s

Anyone who has ever attended church has heard about God’s glory. We’ve sung about it, we’ve read about it in the Bible. But do we really understand it? And do we realize that we, both as believers and writers, are tasked with displaying God’s g

The Keys to Successful Prayer

Feb 19th, 2024 33m 22s

There is nothing more intimate, nor powerful, than our conversations with the Creator of the universe, with the God who sees us and loves us and provides for us. And yet so often we treat prayer as though it’s a fall-back position, not a positi

Imagine with God!

Feb 5th, 2024 26m 54s

How would it change the way you pray if you realized God is greater––make that far greater––than anything we can imagine, think, or dream of? That His work within us and for us is beyond our greatest imaginings? That our human minds can’t even

10 Things to NOT Hurry

Jan 22nd, 2024 20m 19s

Many things in today’s world make us feel we need to hurry up and get them done. But there are some things that we should NOT hurry to do. Here are 10 specific things you need to do for your career—and life—but never in a hurry. But first, than

The Beauty and Benefits of Silence

Jan 8th, 2024 29m 15s

Everywhere we go in today’s world, there’s an abundance of noise. Silence has become a thing of the past, yet we’ve never needed it more. Learn how to tap into the beauty and benefits of one of today’s most precious commodities: silence. But fi

Advent Anchors for Troubled Waters

Dec 18th, 2023 25m 29s

The Advent season is about celebration and expectation. Though we’re almost finished with Advent, the four themes of the season can be anchors for you all year long! Come explore these Advent Anchors to keep you safe and steady in troubled wate

Watching, Waiting, and Anxiety with Guest Rachel Hauck

Dec 4th, 2023 20m 46s

So many things can go wrong on our journey as writers, leaving us wondering how we will ever deal with the problems that come at us. Guest Rachel Hauck encourages us not to waste time and energy on anxiety, but to learn how to watch and wait on

Why Suffering Matters with Guest Rachel Hauck

Nov 20th, 2023 24m 41s

Our journey as writers who believe in God has many ups and downs, mountaintops and canyons. It’s so easy to forget, when the downs come, that they, too, are from God. And that He allows and uses them for His purpose. Join our guest Rachel Hauck

When a Crisis Upends Your World with Guest Shadia Hrichi

Nov 6th, 2023 26m 13s

We’ve all faced times of trial, but what do you do when MORE crises happen while you’re already in the middle of a crisis? Guest Shadia Hrichi shares how God used crisis upon crisis to strengthen her faith and her writing. About Shadia Hrichi S

Writing Wisdom and Advice: A Celebration of Our 200th Episode

Oct 23rd, 2023 25m 56s

It’s been such an honor and delight to share your writing and spiritual journey with you! As we celebrate our 200th episode, we have a gift for you: writing wisdom and advice from some of our amazing guests! So come listen in and be blessed! Bu

Why Every Writer Needs Solitude

Oct 2nd, 2023 19m 30s

Even if you have all the craft books you could ever need on your bookshelves, you’re not fully equipped to write. Because your craft isn’t the only thing you need to work on. So join us in this podcast, the first of a new series on activities t

The Blessing of Tragedy with Guest DiAnn Mills

Sep 18th, 2023 25m 14s

If you’ve faced tragedy in your life, you know the first reaction is to ask why. Even get angry with God over what’s happened. Guest DiAnn Mills shares how God led her through all those stages, but even more, how he blessed her with reconciliat

Standing in the Day of Evil

Sep 4th, 2023 23m 30s

Christians are no strangers to suffering and persecution. From the days of the arena to today, following Jesus Christ is risky business. And writing for Him? It’s become more hazardous every day. In this “cancel culture” world, being firm about

Creativity and Brain Health with Guest Tina Yeager, Part 2

Aug 21st, 2023 21m 28s

Many things contribute to our creativity as writers, but there’s one thing that is vital for our creativity: brain health. Too few of us know, though, how to nurture and maintain brain health, which is where our wonderful guest, Tina Yeager, co

Creativity and Brain Health with Guest Tina Yeager, Part 1

Aug 7th, 2023 17m 33s

As writers, creativity is a crucial component of our lives and our work. But what exactly is creativity and how do we get more of it? Guest Tina Yeager shares some surprising answers as we explore God’s design for creativity. About Tina Yeager

When God's Surprises Are Hard with Guest Lynn Austin, Part 2

Jul 24th, 2023 20m 52s

Sometimes it’s easy to say yes to God. We can do it almost without thinking. But what happens when God asks us to do something that terrifies us? That we know we can’t do? Guest Lynn Austin is here to share the times God has done exactly that!

When God's Surprises Are Hard with Guest Lynn Austin, Part 1

Jul 10th, 2023 22m 51s

We believers talk a lot about God surprising us in wonderful ways. When God does exceedingly, abundantly beyond what we imagine. But some of God’s surprises are hard. Even devastating. Guest Lynn Austin shares how God’s hard surprises have been

Why Story Matters with Guest Becca Wierwille

Jun 19th, 2023 26m 46s

Guest Becca Wierwille joins us in an exploration of the importance of story, not just for our readers, but for ourselves as writers. We all connect with stories in wonderfully different ways, but one special power they have is the ability to ch

Christian Writers As Hope Bringers

Jun 5th, 2023 17m 8s

Voice. Clarity. Dialogue. Character development. Hook. All of these, and so much more, are important for a strong book. But they’re not the most important. Not for a book written from a Christian worldview. So what is the most important element

The Writer's Psalm, Part 2

May 22nd, 2023 25m 41s

As we discussed in part one of the Writer’s Psalm, emotions are a natural, God-given part of life. But they also can lead us astray if we’re not careful. Especially when things on our writing journey don’t go the way we’d hoped or planned. So w

The Writer's Psalm, Part 1

May 8th, 2023 18m 20s

Emotions are a normal part of being human. What’s more, they are God given. As writers, we certainly have our share of emotional highs and lows. But what do we do when our feelings drag us waaay down? When our careers seem stalled or over, when

Detours on Your Writing Journey with Guest Lori Ann Wood, Part 2

Apr 17th, 2023 21m 39s

What do you do when your planned-out writing journey suddenly goes off the rails? Guest Lori Ann Wood faced this very situation. Through her God-ordained detour, she discovered three key questions that will help you in your own detours. About L