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If you write, or read, books that matter – books with substance and soul – then this is the place for you. We are here to help you gain inspiration and knowledge to empower your writing. Join us weekly for interviews and presentations, from our author partners and industry professionals.
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Courageous Compassion - An interview with Casey Tygrett, author of "The Gift of Restlessness"

Writing for Your Life podcastApr 26, 2023

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Courageous Compassion - An interview with Casey Tygrett, author of "The Gift of Restlessness"

Courageous Compassion - An interview with Casey Tygrett, author of "The Gift of Restlessness"

In this episode, we discuss Casey Tygrett's newest book, The Gift of Restlessness: A Spirituality for Unsettled Seasons

Apr 26, 202333:29
Courageous Compassion - An interview with Sophfronia Scott, author of "Wild, Beautiful, and Free"

Courageous Compassion - An interview with Sophfronia Scott, author of "Wild, Beautiful, and Free"

In this episode, we discuss Sophfronia Scott's newest book, the novel Wild, Beautiful, and Free

Mar 22, 202326:39
An Introduction to Ghostwriting with Andy Rogers

An Introduction to Ghostwriting with Andy Rogers

During this interview, we learn about ghostwriting from industry expert, Andy Rogers. 

Feb 28, 202327:47
Interview with Mark Schaefer, author of "Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy"

Interview with Mark Schaefer, author of "Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy"

In this episode, we talk with author and consultant Mark Schaefer about his new book, "Belonging to the Brand." 

Feb 15, 202337:49
Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Jan 26, 202323:51
Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Jan 20, 202325:40
Book interview with Glenys Nellist – “Little Mole Goes to School”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist – “Little Mole Goes to School”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist – “Little Mole Goes to School”

Jan 13, 202322:35
Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Jan 05, 202315:33
Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Dec 15, 202225:57
Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Dec 09, 202226:31
Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Dec 02, 202222:16
Book interview with Brianne Edwards – “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Book interview with Brianne Edwards – “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Book interview with Brianne Edwards – “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Nov 14, 202226:31
Book interview with Patrice Gopo for “All the Places We Call Home”

Book interview with Patrice Gopo for “All the Places We Call Home”

Book interview with Patrice Gopo for “All the Places We Call Home”

Nov 10, 202225:04
Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall – “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall – “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall – “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Nov 03, 202233:37
Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Oct 27, 202243:56
Book interview with Deborah Nelson Linck for “Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People”

Book interview with Deborah Nelson Linck for “Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People”

Book interview with Deborah Nelson Linck for “Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People”

Oct 20, 202222:48
Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Oct 14, 202233:12
Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Oct 07, 202229:49
Book interview with Glenys Nellist –for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist –for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist –for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Sep 30, 202230:09
Book interview with Hannarich Asiedu for “Decoding the In-Law Code: Master Your Mind for Peaceful Relationships”

Book interview with Hannarich Asiedu for “Decoding the In-Law Code: Master Your Mind for Peaceful Relationships”

Book interview with Hannarich Asiedu for “Decoding the In-Law Code: Master Your Mind for Peaceful Relationships”

Sep 23, 202217:20
Book interview with Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter for “The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children’s Children”

Book interview with Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter for “The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children’s Children”

Book interview with Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter for “The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children’s Children”

Sep 10, 202232:50
Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Sep 01, 202223:54
Book interview with Celine O’Donovan for “Gifts from the Devastation: What Cancer Taught Me About Life“

Book interview with Celine O’Donovan for “Gifts from the Devastation: What Cancer Taught Me About Life“

Book interview with Celine O’Donovan for “Gifts from the Devastation: What Cancer Taught Me About Life“

Aug 25, 202228:00
Book interview with Terry Catasús Jennings and Rosita Stevens-Holsey for “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist”

Book interview with Terry Catasús Jennings and Rosita Stevens-Holsey for “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist”

Book interview with Terry Catasús Jennings and Rosita Stevens-Holsey for “Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist”

Aug 19, 202249:14
Book interview with Laura Alary for “Sun in my Tummy” and “The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything”

Book interview with Laura Alary for “Sun in my Tummy” and “The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything”

Book interview with Laura Alary for “Sun in my Tummy” and “The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything”

Aug 11, 202230:47
Book interview with David Morris for “Lost Faith and Wandering Souls: A Psychology of Disillusionment, Mourning, and the Return of Hope”

Book interview with David Morris for “Lost Faith and Wandering Souls: A Psychology of Disillusionment, Mourning, and the Return of Hope”

Book interview with David Morris for “Lost Faith and Wandering Souls: A Psychology of Disillusionment, Mourning, and the Return of Hope”

Aug 03, 202232:12
Book interview with Patrick Henry

Book interview with Patrick Henry

Book interview with Patrick Henry for “Flashes of Grace: 33 Encounters with God” and “Benedictine Options: Learning to Live from the Sons and Daughters of Saints Benedict and Scholastica”

Jul 28, 202246:20
Book interview with Caroline Hamilton-Arnold for “Wonder Awaits!”

Book interview with Caroline Hamilton-Arnold for “Wonder Awaits!”

Book interview with Caroline Hamilton-Arnold for “Wonder Awaits!”

Jul 22, 202220:43
Book interview with Jennifer Grant for “Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids”

Book interview with Jennifer Grant for “Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids”

Book interview with Jennifer Grant for “Sing, Wrestle, Spin: Prayers for Active Kids”

Jul 16, 202233:51
Book interview with Sharon Elliott for “Why I Get Into Trouble: I Really Need To Know”

Book interview with Sharon Elliott for “Why I Get Into Trouble: I Really Need To Know”

Book interview with Sharon Elliott for “Why I Get Into Trouble: I Really Need To Know”

Jul 08, 202231:24
Book interview with Amy Julia Becker for “To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope”

Book interview with Amy Julia Becker for “To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope”

Book interview with Amy Julia Becker for “To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing, and Hope”

Jun 22, 202237:38
Book interview with Ashley Abercrombie for “Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change”

Book interview with Ashley Abercrombie for “Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change”

Book interview with Ashley Abercrombie for “Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change”

Jun 17, 202228:33
Book interview with Tonya May Avent for “Grieving, Loss, and Healing” from Chicken Soup for the Soul

Book interview with Tonya May Avent for “Grieving, Loss, and Healing” from Chicken Soup for the Soul

Book interview with Tonya May Avent for “Grieving, Loss, and Healing” from Chicken Soup for the Soul

Jun 10, 202219:53
Lil Copan presents: "Discovering What Publishers are Looking For"

Lil Copan presents: "Discovering What Publishers are Looking For"

Lil Copan presents: "Discovering What Publishers are Looking For"

Jun 03, 202201:00:33
Book interview with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Amy-Jill Levine for “The Good for Nothing Tree”

Book interview with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Amy-Jill Levine for “The Good for Nothing Tree”

Book interview with Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Amy-Jill Levine for “The Good for Nothing Tree”

May 27, 202224:34
Book interview with Brittini Palmer – “Small Group Workbook: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women”

Book interview with Brittini Palmer – “Small Group Workbook: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women”

Book interview with Brittini Palmer – “Small Group Workbook: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women”

May 20, 202214:40
Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

May 13, 202227:11
“An Inside Look at an Acquisition Editor’s Job” by Jenny Baumgartner (HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson Books)

“An Inside Look at an Acquisition Editor’s Job” by Jenny Baumgartner (HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson Books)

“An Inside Look at an Acquisition Editor’s Job” by Jenny Baumgartner (HarperCollins / Thomas Nelson Books)

May 05, 202201:06:32
Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema – “Love Can Open Any Door”

Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema – “Love Can Open Any Door”

Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema – “Love Can Open Any Door”

Apr 29, 202232:46
“How a Publisher Thinks” with Vinita Hampton Wright

“How a Publisher Thinks” with Vinita Hampton Wright

“How a Publisher Thinks” with Vinita Hampton Wright

Apr 15, 202201:02:32
Book interview for “Framing the Moment: Haiku Conversations”

Book interview for “Framing the Moment: Haiku Conversations”

Amy Hoppock, Michael Kroth, and Davin Carr-Chellman – “Framing the Moment: Haiku Conversations”

Apr 14, 202240:21
Writers Conference Prep 101

Writers Conference Prep 101

“Writers Conference Prep 101: Preparing a Killer Pitch and Steps to Meeting with Editors and Agents” by Edwina Perkins (Harambee Press)

Apr 08, 202245:02
Book interview with Dr. Lisa Miller

Book interview with Dr. Lisa Miller

Book interview with Dr. Lisa Miller for “The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for an Inspired Life” and “The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving”

Mar 31, 202233:20
Removing Roadblocks to Getting Published with Erin Healy

Removing Roadblocks to Getting Published with Erin Healy

“Preparing Your Novel Summaries for Agents and Editors” – by Erin Healy

Mar 22, 202231:46
Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell – “The Book on Joy”

Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell – “The Book on Joy”

Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell – “The Book on Joy”

Mar 17, 202214:60
Removing Roadblocks to Getting Published with Margot Starbuck

Removing Roadblocks to Getting Published with Margot Starbuck

“The 3 Big Roadblocks to Getting a Publisher to Say ‘Yes’ (And 1 Bonus Roadblock!): Writing an Excellent Book Proposal” – by Margot Starbuck

Mar 11, 202234:06
Book interview with Ann Kansfield – “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Book interview with Ann Kansfield – “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Book interview with Ann Kansfield – “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Mar 03, 202237:37
Sarah Arthur: “Getting it Done: 10 Tips for Finishing What You Started”

Sarah Arthur: “Getting it Done: 10 Tips for Finishing What You Started”

Sarah Arthur: “Getting it Done: 10 Tips for Finishing What You Started” 

Feb 25, 202201:06:06
Book interview with Lauren Hunter for “Write Your Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write Your Life Story Fast”

Book interview with Lauren Hunter for “Write Your Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write Your Life Story Fast”

Book interview with Lauren Hunter for “Write Your Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to Write Your Life Story Fast”

Feb 18, 202224:46
Book interview with Marva Smith for “Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional Journal”

Book interview with Marva Smith for “Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional Journal”

Book interview with Marva Smith for “Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional Journal”

Feb 11, 202220:18