Writing for a Change Podcast
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Honest and Lighthearted Conversations with the Authors Transforming Our World.
If you love the written word, join us for conversations with top Christian authors about how books have transformed their lives. You’ll also hear about their motivation for writing, their process, and how they broke into publishing.
Books can change the world, our communities, our churches, and our lives. The Writing for a Change podcast gives you an inside look into how that happens.
Location:
United States
Description:
Honest and Lighthearted Conversations with the Authors Transforming Our World. If you love the written word, join us for conversations with top Christian authors about how books have transformed their lives. You’ll also hear about their motivation for writing, their process, and how they broke into publishing. Books can change the world, our communities, our churches, and our lives. The Writing for a Change podcast gives you an inside look into how that happens.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.moodypublishers.com
Episodes
Change Is Possible — with Chip Ingram
5/25/2021
We talk with Bible teacher Chip Ingram about why we get stuck spiritually, overcoming obstacles to growth, and how to teach people the Bible in a way that resonates. Learn more at Chip's website: livingontheedge.org. Featured Book: Yes! You Really CAN Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:38:26
Getting Disruptive — with Alan Noble
4/21/2021
We talked to author Alan Noble about disrupting secularism, resisting our phones, deconstructing, and the awkward business of self-promotion.
Website: oalannoble.com
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Duration:00:34:29
A Call Higher than Writing — with Jerry Jenkins
3/24/2021
We asked bestselling author Jerry Jenkins how he stays motivated after selling 70 million books, what it’s like working with his son on his latest project, and the biggest mistake he sees authors make. Learn more at www.jerryjenkins.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:33:21
Profiling the Characters of Easter — with Daniel Darling
3/2/2021
Author Daniel Darling talks about the villains and heroes who witnessed the resurrection, shares how he researches for his books and gives tips to aspiring authors. Learn More at Dan's Website.
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Duration:00:40:14
Writing About Nature and God — with Hannah Anderson
2/16/2021
Hannah Anderson talks about working with her husband on her latest book, navigating a family health crisis, and what nature’s destructive elements can teach us about God. Learn more about Hannah and her new book, Turning of Days, at her website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:54
Becoming a Prolific Writer — with Jared C. Wilson
2/2/2021
We asked award-winning author Jared C. Wilson how he writes so many books, what his writing process is like, and whether social media helps or hurts his creativity. Learn More: jaredcwilson.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:36:20
Dangerous Virtues — with John Koessler
9/28/2020
Author, speaker, and professor John Koessler talks about how we’ve rehabilitated the seven deadly sins, why justice is more than outrage, and why he advises writing for just 10 minutes. Featured Resource: Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler and Group Resources See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:51:59
Feeling the Love — with York Moore
9/21/2020
York Moore explains what your love language has to do with God, why social media complicated things, and why it’s not weird to get a hug from God. Resources: York's Website and Book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:27:14
How to Eliminate Hurry — with John Mark Comer
9/14/2020
Pastor, author, and speaker John Mark Comer talks about what broke his soul, how he recovered, and why hurry is incompatible with love. Featured Resources: Book and Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:30
The Problem with Half-Brained Christianity — with Jim Wilder
9/8/2020
Neurotheologian Jim Wilder explains how understanding brain science can help you grow spiritually. Featured Resources: Book and Website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:35:29
Something Funny — with David Regier
8/17/2020
David Regier (aka “Church Curmudgeon”) shares about what inspired his Twitter alter ego, how humor relates to faith, and the surprising times when we’re most creative. Resource Links: Church Curmudgeon on Twitter Book - Then Tweets My Soul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:26:32
Bouncing Back from the Pandemic — with Karl Vaters
8/10/2020
Ministry expert Karl Vaters talks about the impossible decision pastors face on reopening churches, why you shouldn’t let your trigger be your truth, and how you can write a ton of without ever facing a blank page. Resources: Karl's WebsiteThe Church Recovery Guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:18
What if Jesus Was Serious? — with Skye Jethani
8/3/2020
A conversation with bestselling author Skye Jethani about why we explain away Jesus’ teaching, how we’ve made outrage a fruit of the Spirit, and why he’s started adding doodles to his writing.Website: skyejethani.comBook: What if Jesus Was Serious? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:30:38
The Mistake Christians Make When Talking about Race — with Trillia Newbell
7/13/2020
Bestselling author Trillia Newbell shares about the joys and frustrations of writing about racial justice and reconciliation and why she mourns—but not without hope. Featured Resource: BOOK: United: Captured by God's Vision of Diversity by Trillia Newbell WEBSITE: trillianewbell.com RELATED BOOKS: moodypublishers.com/unity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:31:45
Sharing Your Faith in a Natural Way — with Heather Holleman
6/15/2020
Author and professor Heather Holleman on why every Christian is sent and the three questions she asks people who don’t know Jesus. Featured Resource: BOOK: Sent by Heather Holleman WEBSITE: heatherholleman.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:32:45
Beautiful Wrinkles — with Isabel Tom
6/8/2020
Author Isabel Tom talks to us about how older people have changed her life, how we can help seniors during the pandemic, and why our culture is increasingly sensitive to racism and sexism—but not ageism. Featured Resources: Book: The Value of Wrinkles Website: isabeltom.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:31:48
Getting Uncomfortable — with Deb Gorton
6/1/2020
We talked to author and psychologist Deb Gorton about how embracing discomfort leads to growth, the difference between comfort and contentment, and how her training in psychology helps her write. Featured Resources: DebGorton.com Embracing Uncomfortable (Book) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:27:51
Suddenly Homeschooling — with Jamie Erickson
5/25/2020
We talked to homeschooling expert Jamie Erickson about educating our kids during the pandemic, the lies parents believe about homeschooling and Jamie’s secret for writing books when you have five children. RESOURCES: Homeschool Bravely (Book) Homeschool Bravely (Website) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:27:26
Getting Through a Crisis — with Max Lucado
5/14/2020
We talked to the bestselling author about how pastoral ministry shapes his writing, what he tells hurting people, and why he believes you should be more like a sponge than a rock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:28:10
Responding to Skeptics in Pain — with Lee Strobel
5/5/2020
We talked to the bestselling author, Lee Strobel, about doing apologetics in the time of Coronavirus, how it feels to be a movie star, and the guilty pleasure getting him through the pandemic. More about Lee Strobel: leestrobel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:31