Episode 45

Jeff Medders

Tools for Writing and Avoiding Discouragement

Jeff Medders is a pastor, author, and host of the Home Row Podcast, a show with writers on writing. He joins me to talk about writing tools and what he calls the "sin of platforming."
Jeff Medders is a pastor, author, and host of the Home Row Podcast, a show with writers on writing. He joins me to talk about writing tools and what he calls the "sin of platforming."
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Show Notes:45: Jeff Medders — Tools for Writing and Avoiding Discouragement

Jeff is the host of the Home Row Podcast, a podcast with writers on writing. It’s one of my favorites and a close companion to the Pastor Writer podcast.

This spring, Jeff will be releasing his third book, Humble Calvinism. He joins me to talk about writing tools and his process for recognizing a book idea, developing the outline, and staying organized.

We also discuss what he calls the “sin of platforming.” Jeff describes the risk of writing to make our own names known. You can read more in his blog post at https://jamedders.com/confessing-the-sin-of-platforming/

Tools we discuss:

  • Link in bio. Got some big news. The 5 Masculine Instincts Study Guide is now available in print. If you're looking for a resource for a men's group, Father's Day, or retreat, I think it would work great. There is a video series, YouVersion plans, and an assessment.
  • Soundcheck for the recital. They nailed it. They continue to impress me with their talent, and most importantly, their work ethic.
  • Boat is clean and ready for the season.
  • Hard to believe this girl has graduated from kindergarten. Class of 2035…
  • First ever game of kid pitch baseball. Going to be a fun season.
  • Another great week in Holland Michigan at the Eugene Peterson Center. I’m learning a lot and forming so many friendships with amazing writers and people. Can’t wait to read all the work that will come out of these years… and fun to see a familiar cover at the Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
  • Can’t think of a better way to have spent my birthday morning. Will‘s first turkey hunt. He did great. The bird came in gobbling and strutting. Doesn’t get much better.
  • Someone gave Charlotte a bag of googly eyes. She has been glueing them on everything she can turn into a face.
Link in bio. Got some big news. The 5 Masculine Instincts Study Guide is now available in print. If you're looking for a resource for a men's group, Father's Day, or retreat, I think it would work great. There is a video series, YouVersion plans, and an assessment.
Link in bio. Got some big news. The 5 Masculine Instincts Study Guide is now available in print. If you're looking for a resource for a men's group, Father's Day, or retreat, I think it would work great. There is a video series, YouVersion plans, and an assessment.
3 days ago
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Soundcheck for the recital. They nailed it. They continue to impress me with their talent, and most importantly, their work ethic.
Soundcheck for the recital. They nailed it. They continue to impress me with their talent, and most importantly, their work ethic.
6 days ago
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2/8
Boat is clean and ready for the season.
Boat is clean and ready for the season.
Boat is clean and ready for the season.
Boat is clean and ready for the season.
2 weeks ago
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Hard to believe this girl has graduated from kindergarten. Class of 2035…
Hard to believe this girl has graduated from kindergarten. Class of 2035…
Hard to believe this girl has graduated from kindergarten. Class of 2035…
2 weeks ago
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4/8
First ever game of kid pitch baseball. Going to be a fun season.
First ever game of kid pitch baseball. Going to be a fun season.
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
5/8
Another great week in Holland Michigan at the Eugene Peterson Center. I’m learning a lot and forming so many friendships with amazing writers and people. Can’t wait to read all the work that will come out of these years… and fun to see a familiar cover at the Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
Another great week in Holland Michigan at the Eugene Peterson Center. I’m learning a lot and forming so many friendships with amazing writers and people. Can’t wait to read all the work that will come out of these years… and fun to see a familiar cover at the Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
Another great week in Holland Michigan at the Eugene Peterson Center. I’m learning a lot and forming so many friendships with amazing writers and people. Can’t wait to read all the work that will come out of these years… and fun to see a familiar cover at the Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
Another great week in Holland Michigan at the Eugene Peterson Center. I’m learning a lot and forming so many friendships with amazing writers and people. Can’t wait to read all the work that will come out of these years… and fun to see a familiar cover at the Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
1 month ago
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6/8
Can’t think of a better way to have spent my birthday morning. Will‘s first turkey hunt. He did great. The bird came in gobbling and strutting. Doesn’t get much better.
Can’t think of a better way to have spent my birthday morning. Will‘s first turkey hunt. He did great. The bird came in gobbling and strutting. Doesn’t get much better.
Can’t think of a better way to have spent my birthday morning. Will‘s first turkey hunt. He did great. The bird came in gobbling and strutting. Doesn’t get much better.
Can’t think of a better way to have spent my birthday morning. Will‘s first turkey hunt. He did great. The bird came in gobbling and strutting. Doesn’t get much better.
2 months ago
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7/8
Someone gave Charlotte a bag of googly eyes. She has been glueing them on everything she can turn into a face.
Someone gave Charlotte a bag of googly eyes. She has been glueing them on everything she can turn into a face.
Someone gave Charlotte a bag of googly eyes. She has been glueing them on everything she can turn into a face.
Someone gave Charlotte a bag of googly eyes. She has been glueing them on everything she can turn into a face.
2 months ago
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