Hey Creative Christian,
Thrilled to share another episode of the GospelWise Author Podcast — straight from a sun-filled June (when I recorded) that spun into a rain-soaked West Michigan (when I posted)!
Whether you’re about to dive into a new writing project, prepping for summer break with the kids, or just looking for that reminder of why you started this creative journey, this episode is packed with heartfelt inspiration and actionable wisdom.
🎙️ Episode Spotlight: In episode 12, we’re digging deep into the heart of storytelling, unpacking what drives us as Christian writers, and sharing a very special throwback from my Religion + Fiction Podcast days with parts of my story that led to my own writing career. This is a mindset episode, offering a window into the source for my own GospelWise Author inspiration.
Here are 5 keys you'll learn in this episode:
The Power of “Why” In Everything We Create You’ll hear how knowing your foundational purpose—your “why”—is the rocket fuel you need for every season, especially those slow or discouraging ones.
Where Faith and Storytelling Meet I dive into my own background (from small-town church kid to DC ministry to author life!), revealing how questions of faith and human purpose shape the stories we tell.
How the Best Story Wins (Every Time) You’ll learn from real-world culture shifts why compelling storytelling—not just strong arguments—moves hearts and minds.
The Surprising Author Who Launched My Writing Journey Hint: It’s the mind behind The Da Vinci Code! Find out why Dan Brown’s infamous novel made such an impact on my choice to write religious fiction.
Why Our Stories Matter Now More Than Ever We wrap with wisdom from my childhood pastor, plus practical encouragement for you to keep creating stories that shine Gospel light—especially when you feel overlooked or discouraged.
Fun Fact from the Episode: My entire pivot into storytelling was sparked by none other than Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code. Yup, the controversial religious thriller that gave churches heartburn was the creative catalyst that set me on this path!
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Ready for More? Be sure to check out the full episode to hear personal stories, practical mindset shifts, and a solid helping of encouragement for your summer writing plans.
As always, you can find episode notes, full transcripts, and more resources at crossandpen.com/podcast.
Keep wielding your pen for the cross and the good of your neighbor. Let’s create for Christ—together!
/ jeremy
P.S. If you find this episode helpful, share it with your fellow creatives! Let’s encourage each other to wield the pen for the sake of the cross, all for God’s glory and the Gospel good of our neighbors.
Hey there ! 👋 My passion is to empower Christian writers like you seeking guidance to wield the power of the pen for the sake of the cross through training + resources and coaching + guidance that upskill and inspire — empowering you to rock it with personal style + creative freedom.
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