Gracewriters Podcast

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Kirsten Holmberg, ghostwriter, editor and author of devotionals for Our Daily Bread Ministries . Kirsten, an introvert, has grown to love speaking at retreats and conferences, and coaches other public speakers, including pastors and TedX speakers. She shares practical tips and inspiration for the value of speaking aloud in a v...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Lisa Stilwell , a veteran of Christian publishing. She rose to the position of senior acquisitions editor with major Christian publishing houses, and then moved into authoring devotionals and ghostwriting memoir for Christian leaders and people from the music industry. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Kelly Needham – podcaster, mother of five, women's minister and author of PURPOSEFOOLED and FRIEND-ISH. Kelly has a personal, powerful and honest message about how to resist the pressures popular culture puts on our writing goals, and where and how to find contentment. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go...

Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast with another classic episode, AM I CALLED TO WRITE? – a question that confronts and confuses many Christian writers. We discuss ways to discern calling and strategies to help us choose who we listen to as we decide the way forward. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com  for sho...

Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast with this short series of classic episodes. Today, we go back to our discussion of TACKLING IMPOSTER SYNDROME – that feeling that we are maybe not very good writers and may also be letting God down. The problem with self-doubt is not so much how it makes us feel – although that does matter – but how it can deter us fr...

Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast by going back to the beginning… our very first episode, WHAT IS GRACEWRITING? , which continues to be one of our most popular.  At this time in history, for some reason God seems to be moving in a new way among creatives, using us to reach places and people that might not be open to other forms of communication. Wheth...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Buck Storm , the critically-acclaimed award-winning author of 8 literary Americana novels, who is also a songwriter and recording artist. Buck dives deep into the issues of engaging with biblical and cultural research, and writing from the heart about God's extraordinary love. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast!...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard and Donita Bundy interview romance novelist (and podcast co-host) Alison Joy . Alison writes romance novels set in Australia and the South Pacific. She shares a variety of research techniques she has developed to help her create fictional locations, events and characters that ring true. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Billie Jauss, author of the books MAKING ROOM and DISTRACTION DETOX. Billie speaks across America and hosts the Family Room Podcast. She shares what she's learned about finding God's purpose in our writing – even when it's surprising – and finding real solutions to toxic busyness, self-doubt, shame and distraction. Don't forge...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Jodie McCarthy , who writes quiet, contemplative words in the midst of a noisy and painful world. Her books of poetry and prayers are transparent expressions of grief and loss, but also hope and healing. Jodie is also honest about the times when creative writing needs to take a back seat for a season.   Don't forget to like an...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard and Alison Joy interview our co-host, urban fantasy author, writing teacher, and preacher, Donita Bundy . Donita writes the Armour of Light series of spiritual warfare stories set in near-future versions of Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities of Revelation. She has useful tips for those writing on 'Last Days' themes, and encouragement for all of us who Gracewrite in...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview book publicist Jason Jones, who works with authors and publishers around the world, producers and editors at some of America's major news outlets and hundreds of faith-based media outlets. Host of the Book Publicist podcast, he has led campaigns for 11 New York Times best-sellers. He shares insights on the changing face of boo...

In this episode, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Belinda Pollard, author of crime novels, light memoir, devotionals and non-fiction. She is also founder of Gracewriters. Belinda shares what she learned from revising and republishing both a devotional book, MEET THE REAL JESUS, and her first crime novel, POISON BAY. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.co...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Jack Countryman, author of 35 books based on Bible promises, blessings and prayers, which have sold more than 27 million copies. At 93, Jack has just released another book. He encourages all Christian writers, and especially those writing devotionals, and those who fear they are "too old". Don't forget to like and subscribe to...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Christian non-fiction author Jo Swinney. Jo's books cover important and sensitive topics from dating to depression, but her most challenging project yet was co-writing a book on hospitality with her mother, Miranda Harris, after she had passed away. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview spy-thriller author Mazzy Adams. Mazzy shares her writing practices, the joy and complexity of defying genre norms, and how writing actually helped rehabilitate her brain after a stroke. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com  for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Roma Flood, who has lived through the loss of a mother, daughter, husband and granddaughter, but has found a way to bless people with her story of loss and grief. For others who are writing from painful personal experience, she shares about lives that have changed as a result of her book… including her own. Don't forget to lik...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Jubilee Lipsey, who writes biblical fiction based on Old Testament narratives. Jubilee shares the methods she uses to invite readers deeper into the stories that form the backbone of Christian faith, while also being changed by the Bible in the process herself. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  grac...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Lisa Boucher, who has trained polo horses, worked as a flight attendant, hairdresser and bartender, and then reconstructed her life as a registered nurse. Lisa's books help women overcome alcoholism, and she draws from her rich life experience to encourage readers to stop micromanaging and surrender to God. Don't forget to lik...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Steven James, author of 18 bestselling thrillers and winner of 4 Christy Awards. His non-fiction titles include STORY TRUMPS STRUCTURE and TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR NOVEL for Writer's Digest, and he challenges us to defy the so-called "rules" of writing fiction. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewri...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview author and speech pathologist Andrina Rijken about the value of an "ordinary person's" inspirational writing, and how God can use each one of us. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com  for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community .

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview pastor and author Donny Abbott about his book inspired by Rembrandt's painting, Christ in the Storm. Donny shares his process, and the disappointments and blessings of writing and publishing. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com  for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets,...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy look back on the writing year that was, look forward to the writing year that's coming, and look up to the One we write for. An honest conversation with some vulnerable moments, full of encouragement for Gracewriters living in a difficult world. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to  gracewriters.com  for show not...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Kathy Escobar, pastor and author of the Advent resource A Weary World . Kathy has for many years helped provide a Blue Christmas event for those struggling at this time of year, but its meaning became intensely personal after her teenage son's death by suicide. (Content warning: suicide) Don't forget to like and subscribe to t...

In this episode, Belinda Pollard and Donita Bundy interview Nikki Florence Thompson, who teaches creative writing at the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, Australia. Nikki has an MA in creative writing, a PhD in Literature, and is a blogger and published author. Her memoir, Fight, Flight and Faith tackles grief and anxiety at a very personal level. Don't forget to like and subscribe to t...