Create from Rest

Time management is a myth. What God entrusted you to steward is your response to the 24-hour limit. Episode summary You can’t manage time. It moves forward without your consent, and no planner or hack changes that. God created time as a construct and placed us inside it, and that limit is meant to remind us we’re finite image bearers. What you can steward is your response to the limit. In this epi...

Work-life balance puts work and life in competition. God designed something different: a rhythm. Episode summary The phrase 'work-life balance' creates three problems. It turns work into a necessary evil (as if creating isn't part of being human). It makes the rest of life sound effortless (it's all tending). And it puts your creative calling in competition with everything else. In...

Everything felt equally urgent. Then Rachel found four categories and a flow that changed how she decides. ➡️Grab the free 15 Minute Margin Method: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/margin Episode Summary Rachel spent years trying to prioritize my life with frameworks that gave 7, 8, 10 categories and expected her to set goals in each one. It was exhausting. She'd make progress in one area and watc...

You know you were designed to create. But the ache you feel might be bigger than missing your art.  Episode summary In this episode, Rachel talks about the difference between managing your life (keeping chaos at bay, checking boxes, surviving) and stewarding it (cultivating growth, bringing forth beauty, multiplying). The ache creative women feel isn't just about missing their art. It's ab...

Christian creatives fall into two camps: hustle or be still. God asked for neither. He asked for stewardship. Episode Summary I have been in both camps. The season where I white-knuckled my way through a book launch because I thought effort equaled faithfulness. And the season where I dragged my feet on writing Image of the Invisible because I was afraid being productive meant I was hustling. Both...

What if the reason you feel stretched thin isn’t because you need a better strategy—but because you need a deeper foundation for how you steward your life? ✅GRAB Rachel’s Books 👉 https://amzn.to/3R8bRPR   After years of helping Christian fiction writers build meaningful work without hustle, Rachel is expanding the conversation. In this special transition episode, she shares the personal journey...

In a world of fast, AI-generated books, your unique voice might be your greatest advantage. But only if you’re willing to use it. ✅GRAB MARLINE’S BOOKS 👉 https://amzn.to/4dczw9k   Rachel sits down with Marline Williams to unpack what it means to write meaningful, lasting books in a world increasingly dominated by AI and fast fiction. From redefining success beyond metrics to embracing “boutique”...

What if the problem isn’t your book—but how you think about marketing it? This conversation will completely reframe how you show up as an author. ✅GRAB AARON’S BOOKS 👉 https://amzn.to/42eJh1v   In this episode, Rachel sits down with author and voiceover artist Aaron Ryan to talk about what it really takes to sell books in today’s market. From “living a billboard life” to thinking like a business...

If you’ve ever wondered whether YouTube is worth your time as a novelist, this conversation with Dale L. Roberts will give you both clarity and a plan. ✅GRAB THE BOOK 👉https://amzn.to/4cthBf5  In this episode of The Business of Christian Fiction Podcast, Rachel Fahrenbach sits down with author and YouTube strategist Dale L. Roberts to unpack how fiction authors can use YouTube to grow an audienc...

What does it take to sell over 3.5 million books as a self-published author? In this episode of The Business of Christian Fiction , Rachel Fahrenbach sits down with Christopher Greyson , a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, to uncover the secrets behind his incredible success. ✅CHRISTOPHER’S BOOKS 👉 https://amzn.to/3OYFZsv From navigating failure to staying true to his faith and values, Chr...

Fact or Fiction? Memoir is the unique genre that blurs the line between reality and storytelling, offering both creative opportunities and publishing challenges. In today’s episode, Natalie Ogbourne joins Rachel to share her journey crafting and publishing her memoir, Waking Up in the Wilderness . ✅GRAB NATALIE’S BOOK 👉 https://amzn.to/4fk5hgb 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Topics covered in thi...

Rachel sits down with LG Nixon, author of Christian YA supernatural fiction, to discuss the challenges and joys of writing in a niche genre, which for LG is writing Christian ghost stories. ✅GET LG NIXON’S BOOKS 👉 https://amzn.to/408USiY   📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Topics covered in this episode: 00:00 - Discussing the underrepresented genre in Christian fiction: YA fantasy. 01:55 - How LG...

Rachel is joined by her sister Ceilidh, a professional librarian! They dive into what authors need to know about getting their books on library shelves. Whether you're an indie author or traditionally published, this episode is packed with valuable insights! ✅CLICK HERE for my FREE resources for writers 👉 https://rachelfahrenbach.com/resources 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 Topics covered in...

Ep 46: What 25+ years in a Mad Man-style Ad Agency Taught this Author about Writing Fiction with Marline Williams Rachel sits down with Marline Williams (debut novelist and unapologetic Jesus freak since 1971) to talk about lessons learned as a copywriter in advertising that she applies now as a fiction writer. ✅CLICK HERE to pre-order All Men Are Liars 👉 https://amzn.to/4dyAKdg 📒 Show Notes an...

In this episode, Rachel talks with author Hannah Abbott about the unique struggles of writing a novel while being a stay-at-home mom and some tips for navigating that challenge.  ✅CLICK HERE to check out Hannah’s books 👉https://amzn.to/464QPoM This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no addition...

In this episode, Rachel talks with expert Karla Colahan about how branding goes beyond just fonts and colors to help you connect with an audience.  ***Get $50 off Karla’s Tiny Brand package with Code INSPIREDRACHEL ✅CLICK HERE to get your discount 👉https://theinspiredfoundry.com/your-tiny-brand This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something R...

Are you considering using crowdfunding to launch your novel? Listen to Emilie Haney’s tips and advice for using Kickstarter.  ***Check out Emilie’s Kickstarter ✅CLICK HERE 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black?ref=discovery   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commis...

What do you do when God has asked you to set everything down for a year? What do you do when God has asked you to dig in and grow without striving and burning out? This year, Erin and Rachel are leaning into creating from rest this year and are inviting you into the conversation.     Note: This is part two of this conversation. For part one, check out Ep 41.   This video is NOT sponsored. Some pro...

What do you do when God has asked you to set your work down for a year? What do you do when God has asked you to dig in and grow your business without striving and burning out? This year, Erin and Rachel are learning what it means to create from rest this year and are inviting you into the conversation.  ***Check out Erin’s books ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3whO9Gq Note: This is just part one...

Do you feel the tension between wanting to work on your novel while also needing to pay the bills? Well, today’s guest, Ericka Andersen, has a solution for you: Freelance writing! ***Check out Ericka’s Course ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 http://bragworthybylines.com   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at...

Fed up with platform growth advice that doesn’t seem to apply to your world as a fiction writer (especially if you are unpublished)? Rachel shares what's really working against you (spoiler: it's not the algorithm) and tips for moving forward.  ***GET THE GIFTED + GUIDED PRAYER JOURNAL ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/48kMyOl   This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate...

As we step into 2024, Rachel invites you to make five intentional decisions in the new year for your writing plans and publishing goals.  ***GET THE GIFTED + GUIDED PRAYER JOURNAL ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/48kMyOl This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.  📒 Show...

Author Emilie Haney shares her unconventional journey of funding self-published books through a Kickstarter campaign and how the strategy of using crowdfunding can bring your literary dreams to life. With a focus on writing under pen names, exploring various genres, and the age-old debate of traditional versus self-publishing, this discussion offers a captivating perspective for both aspiring and...

What It Means to be Brave as a Fiction Writer with Rachel Trusty   Author Rachel Trusty shares her journey of opting for a career in writing over the traditional college and career experience. We explore the array of decisions required in the world of self-publishing and the journey of growth as a writer and business owner.     ***GET RACHEL’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/44FTl2u     This...

Storyteller Michael Duty shares how his personal experiences shaped self-publishing his novels. We also chat about harnessing the power of your circle of influence to market your book.  ***GET MICHAEL’S BOOK ✅ CLICK HERE 👉 https://amzn.to/3Rbm5Nf    This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something Rachel will receive a small commission at no ad...