J.A. Medders

Home Row: Just Keep Writing

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J.A. Medders interviews authors on writing, books, and more. Learn about writing, get inspired to write, and of course, just keep writing.

Author

J.A. Medders

Category

Religion

Podcast website

homerowpod.com

Latest episode

Oct 1, 2025

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Episodes

Scarlet Hiltibidal on Writing and Hopeful-Ish 01.10.2025

Jeff Medders reconnects with Scarlet Hiltibidal to discuss her latest book, 'Hopefulish.' They explore the themes of faith, humor, and the writing process, delving into Scarlet's personal experiences with loss and hope. The discussion highlights the importance of community, the challenges of writing, and the need for authenticity in sharing one's journey. Scarltt shares her unique stories, includi...

Jimmy Needham on Writing Songs and Kids' Books 23.09.2025

Jeff Medders and Jimmy Needham explore songwriting, writing for children, and the creative process. They discuss the importance of storytelling, the challenges of writing, and the joy of creating meaningful content for kids. Jimmy shares insights from his journey as a musician and author, emphasizing the need for brevity and clarity in writing, especially for children's literature. The discussion...

Jim Hamilton on Writing 15.09.2025

Dr. Jim Hamilton shares his journey as a biblical scholar and writer, discussing the importance of gratitude, mentorship, and early influences that shaped his career. He delves into his academic work, including his dissertation and subsequent publications, emphasizing the core message of biblical theology, which centers on God's glory and salvation through judgment. Dr. Hamilton also highlights hi...

Mitch Chase and Writing Routines and Rhythms 08.09.2025

In this engaging conversation, Jeff Medders and Mitch Chase explore the intricacies of writing, the publishing process, and the balance between pastoral duties and creative endeavors. Mitch shares insights into his writing journey, the importance of passion in his projects, and how he manages his time effectively. They discuss the significance of morning writing sessions, the role of inspiration,...

Amanda Bible Williams and The Bible is For You 01.09.2025

In this episode, Jeff Medders interviews Amanda Bible Williams, co-founder of She Reads Truth, discussing her journey as a writer, the mission of She Reads Truth, and the release of her new book, 'The Bible is for You.' Amanda shares insights on the importance of community in Bible reading, her writing process, and the unique aspects of her new devotional book that aims to make Scripture accessibl...

Sean DeMars on Writing 25.08.2025

In this episode of Home Row, host Jeff Medders welcomes Sean DeMars, a pastor and author, to discuss his journey in podcasting, writing, and church revitalization. They explore Sean's experiences as a missionary in Peru, the inception of his podcast 'Room for Nuance', and his latest books, including 'Redemption Song'. The conversation delves into the writing process, the importance of being ground...

Glenna Marshall on Writing, Psalm 139, and Loving Scripture 18.08.2025

In this episode of Home Row, Jeff Medders welcomes writer Glenna Marshall to discuss her journey as a writer, her latest book 'Known and Loved', and the importance of God's love as expressed in Psalm 139. They explore the writing process, the challenges of balancing writing with publicity, and the significance of imprecatory prayers. Glenna shares her insights on how to engage with Scripture and t...

Matt Smethurst on Writing and Tim Keller 11.08.2025

In this revival episode of Home Row, host Jeff Medders welcomes back Matt Smethurst to discuss his new book, 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life.' They explore Keller's legacy, the writing process, and the lessons learned from his work. The conversation delves into the importance of clarity in writing, the organization of research, and the personal transformation experienced through Keller's teachin...

Jonathan Pennington on Small Preaching & Writing 01.01.2022
Jared C. Wilson on Fiction, Academics, and More 01.01.2022
Matt Smethurst on Deacons and Writing 01.01.2022
Brandon J. O'Brien on Writing for Life and Ministry 11.11.2020

Get the book: Writing for Life and Ministry: A Practical Guide to the Writing Process for Teachers and Preachers

Mitchell Chase on Allegory and Typology 06.10.2020

Mitch's new book: 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory on Amazon. And The Gospel is for Christians is available too.  And Behold Our Sovereign God . And Mitch's expository commentary on Daniel with Crossway . Mitch on Twitter: @mitchellchase Jeff on Twitter: @mrmedders

J.T. English on Deep Discipleship 29.09.2020

Book: Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English Podcast: Knowing Faith  Ministry Cohort: Training the Church

Jen Oshman on Writing and Enough About Me 20.05.2020

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Brandon Crowe on Writing and Productivity 13.05.2020

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Courtney Reissig on Writing and Emotions 07.05.2020

Courtney's Amazon Author Page

Tony Reinke on Writing, Spectacles, and BlogFathers 29.04.2020

Tony Reinke joins the show again to talk about writing, the uniqueness of his latest book, Competing Spectacles, and we talk BlogFathers and PodFathers.

Patrick Schreiner On Writing 22.04.2020

Complete Manuscript from the show: --------- Jeff:  All right, everybody. Welcome back to another episode of home row. And on today's show, I finally have Patrick Shriner joining us. Patrick, how are you man? Patrick:  Good. Thanks for having me. It's been awhile. Jeff:  been awhile. We were supposed to record. Oh, good grief. I dunno. Maybe it's gotta be close to two years ago. Patrick:  I think...

Wesley Hill on Writing, The Lord's Prayer, and the Trinity 15.04.2020

Show Notes Are Dead. Long Live the Full Transcript. What do you think? ---------- Jeff Medders:  All right, everybody. We'll come back to a another episode of home row. And I'm your host, Jeff Medders. And on today's show, I have author Wesley Hill on the program. He's written all kinds of books and it's just a joy to have him on, especially we're going to talk about, talk about his new book and t...

Lore Ferguson Wilbert on Writing and Handle With Care 01.04.2020

Lore Ferguson Wilbert and I talk about writing, her new book—Handle With Care—and we talk about our writing desks, and old blog names.

Matt Emerson on Writing and Christ's Descent 18.03.2020

No show notes today, or maybe ever again, do y'all even use them? They are tedious to make and I don't fee like it doing it.

Ryan Lister on Writing 26.12.2019

Ryan's book: Emblems of the Infinite King Ryan's other book: Images and Idols Ryan on Twitter Me on Twitter

Spacebar: 4 Ways To Improve Your Writing 11.12.2019

Inspired by this blog post: 4 Ways A Pastor Can Improve His Writing

Robert Letham on Writing + Systematic Theology 27.11.2019

Systematic Theology by Robert Letham Dr. Letham's Amazon Author Page  

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