x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers

Build a Writing Life with Eternal Impact

Are you a Christian writer who is trying to figure out your next steps in communicating the message God has given you? Or maybe you love to write, but you aren"t sure what exactly is the message you have to offer others or who needs to hear what you have to say. In this podcast for Christian writers, you"ll hear a mix of practical help and Biblical truth to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. amylynnsimon.substack.com

arts books

All Episodes

22:04

Episode 95: Writing in Liminal Time with Katie Sampias

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/04/08

Have you found yourself in that in-between time when one life event or season has ended but the next hasn’t yet begun? We all have those times in life, and during them, it can be really hard to write! Those periods have a name - liminal time.In this interview with author Katie Sampias, we talk about why those times are difficult and how we can still make progress in our writing when we’re there.Katie Sampias lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and three children. From a very young age,

en

18:29

Episode 94: Pray Scripture Over Your Writing with...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/04/01

How do you pray for your writing? Or for the rest of life, for that matter? In this episode, guest Jenn Soehnlin talks about how praying Scripture has greatly impacted her walk with Jesus and her writing. Jenn Soehnlin is a mother to two boys who are precious blessings and who both have special needs. She enjoys writing about faith, praying Scripture, and special needs parenting at www.embracing.life.Jenn is the author of Embracing This Special Life and On the Same Page with God. She loves spending

en

23:36

Episode 93: Is It Too Late to Pursue Publishing? with...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/03/25

Do you dream of writing and publishing a book, but you wonder if it’s too late in life to do it? Or maybe you’ve considered writing children’s picture books and aren’t sure what that looks like. If so, listen to my conversation with Gina Gallagher, author of “Reading with Remmy”, the story of an unlikely friendship between a little girl named Finley, and a Golden Doodle named Remmy. Remmy finds it difficult to obey, and Finley finds it difficult to read the books she so desperately wants to learn to

en

32:33

Episode 92: The Writing Journey with Author Hadassah...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/03/18

Have you wondered what it really means to be “called” as a writer? If you’re confident that God has called you, then is it normal for the journey to feel difficult? Listen in on my conversation with international author Hadassah Treu as we talk about that topic and others. Hadassah Treu is an award-winning international writer, speaker, poet, and author of "Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings." As a contributing author to faith-based platforms like Proverbs 31

en

18:01

Episode 91: Writing With Littles, with Grace Thomas

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/03/11

Are you trying to fit writing in among the cracks of a busy life as a mom, wife, and follower of Jesus? In this episode, I talk with Grace Thomas about balancing all those roles and still finding time to write.Grace Thomas is a Christ-follower, wife, and mother. When she’s not playing with her children, she serves at her church and enjoys living in sunny California. You can connect with her on her blog, Instagram, or email.If you’d like more info about writing articles, you can find that here.The

en

7:28

Episode 90: Finding Clarity as a Christian Writer

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/03/04

Do you want to write, but your brain is lost in the fog of overwhelm and information overload? Are you not sure where to start or what to do next? We’ve all been there, and we all still go there in different seasons of life. In this episode, I offer 5 steps to finding clarity in our writing lives and in the rest of life. I reference Kendra Adachi and her book The Plan in this episode.Book a free 30-minute coaching discovery call to see if coaching is right for you.The Purposeful Pen is a weekly

en

25:44

Episode 89: Writing Children's Books with Melody Trowell

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/02/25

Have you ever considered writing children’s chapter books? Or maybe you wonder if there’s a place in your life and writing for childlike faith. Listen in on this fun conversation with children’s book author Melody Trowell. (We had some tech issues, so thank you for your patience with the audio quality!)You can Melody and her book, “The Girl Whose Frown Shook the Ground” at www.melodytrowell.comShe also hangs out on Instagram.The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to

en

10:00

Episode 88: Growing Your Writing Platform Through...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/02/18

Networking with other writers is a great way to grow your writing platform and build up the Body of Christ. If that term sounds icky and sales-y, don’t cringe—listen to the episode! I talk about ways to network such as…* encouraging other writers* collaborating with other writers* saying yes to even small or uncomfortable opportunitiesYou never know how God is going to use an encouraging email, a new relationship, or a simple yes to help someone out. In this episode, I reference episode 11 on

en

6:34

Episode 87: How to Pitch Yourself as a Podcast Guest

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/02/11

Being a guest on a podcast can be a great way to share your message with a broader audience. If you’ve ever considered it but aren’t sure how to get yourself booked as a guest, this episode is for you!You’ll learn:* What type of podcast is a good fit for you* How to prepare yourself to pitch to that show* What to include in your pitch* What to expect if the answer is “yes”If you have something to offer my listeners and would like to pitch to The Purposeful Pen, you can do that here.If you’re just

en

5:55

Episode 86: Lies Writers Believe

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/02/04

What are some of the lies you believe as a Christian writer? How about things like:* I have nothing to offer* God can’t use me* No one will read what I write* It’s all been written before by someone betterIn this episode, we tackle those lies head-on. The most effective lies have an element of truth. If we try to ignore or minimize that truth, then the lie will still hold its power. But when we acknowledge what is true and then counter the rest of the lie with God’s Word, then we are free to serve

en

7:38

Episode 85: Setting Boundaries to Write Without...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/01/28

Setting aside time to write can be tricky amid our busy lives. We can also struggle with feeling like we’re deserting those we love by asking for time away to invest in our writing. How do we love our people and honor our life priorities while still pursuing writing? Listen in for some ideas.If you’d like some help finding time to write, I offer 30-minute micro-coaching sessions where we look at your current season of life and responsibilities and find space in your schedule to invest in your

en

7:40

Episode 84: Why Plan if God is in Control?

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/01/21

God is sovereign over everything and everyone, so is it pointless to make plans? Should we wait to write or move forward until we have specific, undeniable instructions from God? In this episode, I look at some biblical examples of making plans but being flexible enough to change those plans as God leads. Then, we apply those principles to our writing lives.Do you want to get started writing for God and others but you aren’t sure where to start? Go to amylynnsimon.com/start to sign up for a free,

en

29:30

Episode 83: Writing Sensitively About Painful Topics

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/01/14

So many times, the person we’re writing for is a past version of ourselves. We’ve been through some things and we want to help others who are going through similar situations. But sometimes, the topics we write about involve how others have hurt us, either intentionally or unintentionally. As Christian writers, how do we handle those topics with grace, truth, and forgiveness in a way that will help our reader but not encourage anger and bitterness? In my conversation with author Kori Morgan, we talk

en

9:01

Episode 82: Where to Start as a Christian Writer

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2025/01/07

Welcome to 2025 and Season 3 of the Purposeful Pen Podcast! Is 2025 the year that you do something more with your love of writing, but you don’t know where to start? There are so many options and questions that it can feel overwhelming. If that’s you, listen in! In this episode, I’ll give you the starting point that will enable you to serve God and others through your writing. I’ll also show you how to quiet those murmuring voices of discouragement and start writing. In the episode, I also talk

en

5:48

Episode 81: Sabbath Rest for Writers

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/11/19

What does it look like for a writer to take a Sabbath rest? Part of the answer is probably what you would expect, but the other part may surprise you.Listen in to find out!This is my last episode for 2024. I’ll see you in January for season 3!If you’re considering the 2:2 Launch Lab 6-month mentorship, remember that doors close for the 2025 cohort on November 25!The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week

en

6:53

Episode 80: Benefits of Writing Friends (and where to...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/11/12

Writing is a solitary endeavor and can feel lonely and discouraging at times. God has wired us for relationship and community—we need each other!In this episode, I talk about 3 benefits to writing friends, both online and in-person. I also give you some suggestions on where to find a writing community if you aren’t involved in one.Links from the episode:Episode 11 about collaborations.Voxer voice messaging appWriters’ Bloc Community The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers

en

8:45

Episode 79: Finding Motivation Through Writing...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/11/05

I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that the months of November and December can be the busiest time of the year. Some writers take those months off of writing to spend time with their families. A great option and nothing to be ashamed of!But what might it look like to dig into your writing, or at least one aspect of it, during those months through a fun writing challenge?In this episode, I talk about different ways that writing challenges of all sorts can help keep us motivated and making progress

en

34:33

Episode 78: How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/10/29

Have you been told that you need to “build a platform”, but it feels like self-promotion when you’d rather just write? This week, I talk with both Jana Carlson and Cara Ray about some of the myths and misconceptions about writing platforms. We also share our own experiences in discovering platform-building methods that are life-giving rather than drudgery. If you’d like to learn more, join for the free webinar, “The 3-Step System to Launch Your Writing Platform” on November 7 at noon EST. Register

en

7:55

Episode 77: What if I have too many ideas?

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/10/22

Do you struggle with having too many writing ideas? Too many topics you’d love to write about? Are you concerned that if you narrow your message too much, you won’t ever be able to write about the other things that interest you?In this episode, I talk about finding the “one thing” that ties our gifts, strengths, and passions together, creating an umbrella under which our different projects can fall. Then, focusing on one specific project at a time, we use our words to glorify God and serve

en

27:28

Episode 76: All About Book Proposals with Lara...

The Purposeful Pen - Clarity for Christian Writers ·

2024/10/15

What’s a book proposal and why would I need one? If you’re writing a non-fiction book, a book proposal will sell your idea to an agent and then a publisher, which is a necessary step in traditional publishing.Listen this week as I talk with Lara d’Entremont about what a book proposal is, what makes a good one, and how to approach writing one.Lara will be leading a book proposal writing challenge in the Writers’ Bloc writing community starting later this month. It will include instruction,

en

137 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich