The Keep Writing Podcast

Show Notes: Today's episode is going through an obscure story from the Bible that not a lot of people teach on or preach on. But there is so much rich encouragement here that is specifically for our time. This passage talks about prices being sky high, which is the case today. And the title of this episode, Believe God Can Turn It Around, is as true for us in this day and age, as it was back in th...

Show Notes: If you've been in business very long, then you know there are some up and down seasons and those seasons can be difficult to weather when we're trying to balance our home life, our church, life, friends and family, and the business that God has given us to steward. During those times, I found that I turned to the word more than ever. In the lesson that I have for you today, I'm describ...

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Are you facing a decision this week, or this month?   Sometimes decision-making can feel like a tornado in your spirit. When you think that it’s up to you to make the right decision, it causes constant stress and uneasiness. But I want to offer you some encouragement and comfort - return to calm.   What if you were to think instead “God’s going to make whatever decision I make the right...

What holds you back from marketing your book? Is it the awkwardness of public speaking? Or are you afraid of looking pompous telling others that you’ve written a book? Do you feel self-conscious about doing reels and Instagram lives?   My friend, one of the major parts of writing a book is showing up to market it. In this episode, I’m going to show you how you can show up with authority and a...

If God has been whispering to your heart that He wants you to write a book, and if friends and family have been telling you that you should write a book, then why haven’t you? Maybe you say you don’t have the time. Maybe you say that you don’t know how to do it and you’re confused and overwhelmed with the process. But here’s the truth: what is presenting itself to you as confusion, overwhelm, self...

What is your idea of success as an author? Is it to sell 100,000 copies of your book? Or for it to be on a Best Sellers list? That would be a dream for most authors. But if you’re just starting out, this might not be where you should set your sights. In this episode, Nika explains how to think modestly about your writing career and set attainable goals for your book.   Nika will share about:...

Are you afraid that you won’t be able to do the thing God has called you to do? Guess what - that’s just not possible!  Ephesians 2:10 says that God has good works prepared for you to do, and Romans 11:29 says that your gifts and callings cannot be revoked. When Father God calls you to do something, He asks Jesus to empower you to do that thing. And Jesus says “Yes!” But you have to say, “ame...

Today I can’t wait for you to meet one of my coaching clients, Rachael Gilbert. Rachael is the host of the Real Talk with Rachael podcast and the author of a new book, soon to be released. She helps Christian women overcome fear and insecurities so they can confidently pursue their God-given dreams. In this episode, she talks about: how she obeyed God’s call to write by starting a blog, the strugg...

Every day, I meet Christian women who feel called by God to write a book. They can’t shake the urge. They can’t sleep at night. They are distracted during the day. They are afraid they will reach the end of their lives and never actually finish their book. When they meet me, they finally feel hope that they can do it because they know I can show them how. But when I invite them to join The Keep Wr...

I met Alisa Keeton in October 2019 at a writing conference where we were both asked to speak. The moment she took the stage, I knew something was different. Her delivery was drenched in the Holy Spirit, and even though it was a message about fitness (not something I am usually interested in) I had to lean in. She has a God-given perspective on the human body that is different from anything I had e...

There is just something about Sandy Jobe. From the moment you meet her, you feel like you are in the presence of a queen. She carries herself with elegance and security, but there is a playfulness about her that makes her irresistible and very approachable. When I was hosting a live event and wanted a speaker on the topic of blessing your home, I knew there was no better choice than Sandy. I have...

I am happy to feature my wonderful friend, Cassie Reid, on the podcast today. Dr. Cassie Reid is a licensed professional counselor who is passionate about the synthesis of counseling and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit. She loves to teach others about how to integrate this concept into their daily life, professional career, and ministry practice. She is in the identity business and loves seei...

Do you feel distracted by conflict in certain relationships? I see so many writers entangled by their emotions regarding the relationships in their lives. It trips them up and keeps them from moving forward in their writing projects. But God is advancing the Kingdom and transforming people in Jesus’s name through Christian books. So we don’t have time to get caught up in whatever holds us back. Th...

This episode will make you laugh and cry and laugh until you cry.   My dearest friend, Becky Brooks, was a speaker at a live event I hosted, and her presentation was one that I knew would bless more than just those who were in the room that day. I had asked her to speak on the topic of relationships, and I knew it was a must to include on The Keep Writing Podcast because so many of my clients...

I can hardly believe I am finally here. This is my 100th episode! To celebrate, I wanted to do something really special. I decided to share the top 100 thoughts that recirculate in my head all the time. T hese thoughts that I think on purpose really are valuable. They have served me well and helped to shape my character in the way I wanted it to go.  I hope these thoughts bless you. You might...

Are you stuck in a mindset that’s holding you back? Do you feel like you’re blindly trying to get where you’re going? Life coaching may just be your answer. In this episode, I tell the story of how and why I became a life coach, how working with a life coach has helped me, and what it would look like for you to work with me. As an exhorter, I don’t just encourage you. I encourage you to take actio...

Do you ever worry that you are not equipped to write? Do you wonder if you truly have something to offer to your readers? Then you need to hear this powerful interview!   In this episode, one of my clients from The Keep Writing Course, Kay Nell Miller, shares how the Lord leveraged her life experience to write her first book. So many new writers worry that they are not equipped or don’t have...

Do the excuses seem to be piling up? Then you need to hear this interview! I have a truly special conversation to share with you today. I am talking with one of my 1:1 clients, Abigail Brown. The unique thing you will hear in this interview is that Abigail responds with the use of a voice device. She does not communicate with her own voice, and she was diagnosed with a condition called dystonia, w...

This interview was filled with so much gold! Today I have a special treat for you. In our recent interview, one of my current one-on-one coaching clients, Ruthie Kim, offers some valuable perspectives on the process of writing her first book.   We often hear from people who are on the other side and are looking back on what it felt like to be in the book-writing process. But I wanted to invit...

Have you ever sat down to write but couldn’t because you felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? Here’s a secret for you - all writers have!   You do not have to be hindered by these emotions. In fact, God has given you the authority to master them.   In this episode, I’m going to share a strategy I use to master my emotions and make them work for me. I will teach you how you can: all...