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Detours. Disappointments. Spiritual attacks. And when everything goes wrong…
Focus. Handling criticism. Writing transparently. Avoiding superficiality… and more!
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21 - Author Care Too often we authors focus on craft care and career care, and forget all about author care. It’s more than just a “good idea” to take care of yourself, it’s a necessity if you’re going to do this writing task with excellence. Don’t kid yourself that you don’t need to take care of...
22 - Count It All Joy What was James thinking when he told us to “count it all joy” when we encounter trials? How can trials and struggles bring us joy? Well, in a way you never imagined! Show Notes James 1:2 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many...
23 - God's Wild Love No matter what anyone says, you can’t earn God’s love. His love for you is deeper, stronger, and wilder than anything you can imagine. No struggle, no lie, no self-message can change that truth. If you have trouble believing it, then hold on to your hat! Guest Mary DeMuth is...
24 - Worry Is NOT Your Friend Don’t let worry weigh you down. Instead, stop it in its tracks. Don’t think it’s possible? Think again. These simple truths and practical tips will equip you to turn away from worry and rest in the truth that you have Someone on your side who is bigger and stronger...
25 - Learn to Love the Waiting Room! Waiting is so, so hard! Especially when we’ve worked like crazy to get our part done and now have to wait on a response. From agents. From editors. From publishing committees. But waiting doesn’t have to drive you crazy. In fact, being in a “waiting room” can...
26 - The Lovely Deep Podcaster MacKenzie Monroe, the creator of BoldTurquoise.com and Cultivating the Lovely, talks with us about how we can cultivate the lovely in even the darkest, deepest places. It’s all about attitude and focus! So join us for a fun—and lovely—discussion. Scriptures...
27 - The Unexpected Deep of a Writers Conference How often have you heard it: You need to go to a writers conference? And it’s absolutely true. You can find so much at conferences: teaching, fellowship, networking...all wonderful things to help you in this writing journey. But there are other...
28 - The Power of Community in the Deep When we’re in deep places, it’s easy to feel alone. Like no one understands or has ever been through what you’re battling. But the truth is, there are people out there—people you already know—who have been in the deep too—or are in there now. Come join us in...
29 - Grief in the Deep Few things take us as deep as grief. But no depths are too much for God. Come explore how He can turn the seemingly impenetrable darkness of grief into fertile ground for trust and peace. Photos We recorded the podcast at Karen's parents' favorite beach. Rocks of...
30 - Awe in the Deep The church today loves to focus on God’s love and grace and comfort, but too often they seem to forget that God is to be revered. Even feared. He is love, but He is also majesty and justice and judgment. Come to the deep and explore things we seldom seem to feel today: true...