Conversations on Writing, Reading, & the Christian Life
Join me as I interview pastors, authors, and writing experts in my journey to better understand the calling and the craft of writing, reading, and living the Christian life.
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Episode 30
Barnabas Piper
Why Writers Need to Stay Curious
Barnabas Piper is an author, blogger, podcaster and Marketing Manager at the publisher, B & H Academic. He joins me to talk about his book, The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every Part of Life.
Episode 29
Tim Challies
15 Years of Reviewing Books
Tim Challies joins me to talk about his work reviewing more than 15 years of Christian books, plus his own journey as a writer.
Episode 28
Chase Replogle
Don't Quit Your Day Job
Why is so much of the advice about writing how to make money as a writer? And what is a professional writer anyway?
Episode 27
Janet McHenry
The Writer and Prayer
Janet McHenry is the author of The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus. She joins me to talk about the relationship between writing and prayer.
Episode 26
Russ Ramsey
How Writing Helps You Read Scripture
Russ Ramsey is a Nashville pastor and the author of the recently released Retelling the Story series. He joins me to talk writing, art, and biblical interpretation.
Episode 25
Janet Grant
How Hard Is It To Get Published?
Janet Grant is the President and Founder of Books & Such Literary Management. She joins me to talk realistically about the journey of traditional publishing.
Episode 24
Peter Scazzero
The Emotionally Healthy Writer
Peter Scazzero is the author of The Emotionally Healthy Leader and two bestselling books: The Emotionally Healthy Church and Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Episode 23
Chris Martin
Thinking About Platform and Social Media
Chris Martin is the Co-Creator and Chief Content Officer at LifeWay Social. He helps a select group of authors to engage with their audiences online. He joins me to talk about social media and platform.
Episode 22
Ryan Lokkesmoe
Paul on Influence and Writing
Ryan is a church planter and author of Paul and His Team. We talk making the transition from academic writing, handling influence, and our images of leadership.
Episode 21
Scott Sauls
The Dangers and Pitfalls of Platform
Scott Sauls is a pastor and published author. He joins me to talk about how writing impacts a congregation and the pitfalls of success and platform.
