The Keep Writing Podcast

Writer, write even when it is difficult. Even if you’re facing difficult circumstances and challenges in your life right now. Write. There will never be a moment in life when there isn’t some kind of challenge to overcome. And there will never be a moment when it’s easier to write than it is to make an excuse. But you have been called to rise up and share your testimony with those who are looking...

You can overcome any obstacle to write your book! When you trust in the Lord’s strength rather than your own, you can overcome any obstacle standing in your way. No matter how big, no matter how messy, no matter how insurmountable it may seem. The Lord is always with us to help us overcome. And that’s just what Abigail Brown has discovered along her journey of living with dystonia. Since the age o...

Write your book as an offering to the Lord and let His glory shine through you! As authors, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves to tell our stories. But taking the focus off ourselves and our own abilities creates space for the Spirit to move through our efforts. Giving Him room to move takes the pressure off of us to make it “perfect.” Writer, it’s not about what you can do but what He...

It’s gonna go fast, so why not enjoy the journey? When you’re just getting started with your content, the going will likely feel slow and, often, even stationary.  It may be difficult to imagine the process going quickly and making it to the other side. But, one day, you’ll look back and realize just how far you really did go. You may look back ten years from now and marvel at where you start...

It gets better. Starting a media channel to support your writing journey may feel scary, daunting, and overwhelming. And you may feel like the work you’re putting in isn’t making a difference. But, friend, it truly is. The work you’re doing now is giving God room to move in your life and in your ministry. It’s laying the foundation for bigger, better things and greater blessings. The work will get...

He will meet you where you are and show you the way forward. In all of your content planning, creating, and brainstorming, He will be there. He will give you the insight you need to teach and lead others. He will give you the words to say and the confidence to speak. He will show you how to convey your message in your content and reach the right people. All you need to do is give Him your “yes” an...

Make it easy. Don’t worry about all of the moving pieces or the details of how it’s going to work. Instead, focus on the lesson and the message you are being led to share with others. Don’t make it more complicated than it needs to be. Instead, think about how you can make it as easy and as simple for yourself as possible. The rest will come later as you slowly begin to build your channel and your...

Keep your content short and simple. As a new creator, it’s easy to believe that your content needs to be complicated to be valuable. But the truth is, the more complicated the content is, the more distracting it becomes. And when you’re just starting out, it’s okay to keep things simple and make your message short and sweet. The true value lies in the power of the message you are being called to s...

Just start somewhere. It doesn’t need to be perfect. And it doesn’t have to have all the bells and whistles. Just start right as you are where you are. In this brand new series, Nika’s taking a look at some of the very first videos she  put out to the world and sharing some helpful insights as to what she’d tell herself all these years later.  Join her in this episode as she reviews the...

Bill Gothard was a notable Christian minister, speaker, and writer who developed a Bible-based teaching program in the 1970’s. He took his platform right around the same time that American culture was experiencing major changes in freedom and expression. Though Bill never married or had children, he founded a curriculum and organization called the “Institute in Basic Life Principles.” This curricu...

Robert Morris became an evangelist at the young age of 19. He started a family at about the same time and continued serving the Lord throughout the years.  Robert also wrote many books, touching the hearts and minds of thousands of Christians. In the year 2000, he started Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, which has become the home of over 100,000 members. It seemed like Robert was helping so m...

Gwen Shamblin was a prominent Christian author and leader in the 1980s and 1990s. She led people all over the country in putting Christ first in their lives and especially in their food choices. Through her popular and effective weight loss program, The Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen changed the outlook on diet and fitness. It seemed like Gwen was helping thousands of people in their walk with Christ,...

Using words that give life instead of death is often challenging and complicated. Especially in the current world we live in and the negativity we are easily surrounded by. But as representatives of Christ, we are called to a higher standard of living. Our words are an indication of what’s happening in our hearts and how Jesus has changed our lives. Choosing to give life through our words, even to...

As followers of Christ, we are called to boldness. We are encouraged to be willing to take risks, defend truth, and accept criticism and harsh treatment. But, as humans, we find that calling to be quite easier said than done. So how can we cultivate boldness in our Christian walk and rise up to the challenge? Listen in on this episode for three practical recommendations for how to develop the char...

Not quite sure how to handle writer’s block when you sit down to work on your project? It’s every author’s greatest obstacle to overcome and biggest roadblock on their path to success. Surprisingly, writer’s block can be one of the biggest blessings in disguise even when it keeps you from moving forward. It’s not always what you think it is! Join Nika in this episode as she reveals writer’s block...

Is your soul weary of this world and you’re wondering how to deal with burnout? Burnout can feel as if a fire has ripped through your soul and stolen your joy. It can leave you feeling hollowed out as you try to just go through the motions. And in those moments, it’s easy to turn to disengagement and check out from the world. But, friend, the key to overcoming burnout is not to withdraw, but to le...

Are you stuck in setting goals for your writing project? Setting goals doesn’t feel so difficult when we understand the purpose and point of it all. Goals guide us along our journey towards the ultimate destination. Not take us in a completely different direction. But without a direction to go in, we wander aimlessly while search for the path we are meant to walk down. So when we sit down to draw...

The power of words is stronger than almost any weapon there is. Our words can either create life or destroy it. And the seeds we plant from the words we use in our lives will be the harvest that we reap up in the end. So if we aren’t careful, we will be reaping a harvest of death and destruction when we were expecting a harvest of abundance. Join Nika in the conversation about the power of words a...

Bible characters are people, too. As a writer and speaker, your vocabulary is critical when trying to connect with your audience.  It determines whether your message lands appropriately or whether it completely misses the mark.  One term that is often misused, especially when referring to Biblical or historical figures, is the word “character.” A “character” is a figment of the author’s...

Is it the Law of Measurement or is it karma? The concept of karma has been a generally accepted truth in the world for quite some time. It has become popularized through the media, music, TV, and more. The idea that “what goes around comes around” or that we get back what we give to others is, in fact, true. However, the concept of karma, rooted in the idea of reincarnation, is simply a counterfei...

It’s a “universal” truth that people-pleasing is wrong and that being a people-pleaser is toxic to one’s mental and emotional health. But is it really? This may be an unpopular opinion, but people-pleasing is not only a good thing, it’s actually beautiful! As humans, we have embedded within us a desire to please others because God desires to delight and please us. Using our talents and gifts to bl...

Setting truth milestones for yourself along your writing journey is like setting guideposts along a 10-mile hike. They will tell you how far you have left to go and how far you’ve come at the same time. Truth milestones are important because they provide hope, encouragement, preparation, and an accurate measurement of your growth as you progress along your path to completion. But you have to know...

What do you do when God says “no” to your hopes and dreams? Well, the first thing you should do is ask yourself, “Did He really say no or is He using this opportunity to strengthen my faith?” You see, God isn’t necessarily saying “no” to you. He’s training you up in the way you should go! He’s stretching and strengthening your faith.  And when you choose to lean into faith instead of pulling...

Have you caught yourself being unwilling to try new things or even just one thing more than once? The belief that you’ve “already tried that” may be holding you back from experiencing exponential growth! In this episode, Nika addresses this limiting belief that we often think will save us from embarrassment but really holds us back from breaking through. Listen in to learn how to combat this lie w...

This limiting belief is sneaky! Many new authors get caught up by this one simple phrase: It won’t make a difference. This one is tricky because it keeps you from making progress on your goals while making you think you’re not missing anything important. The smallest actions are the ones that often make the biggest difference, and this thought will make you miss it while keeping you stuck in inact...