The cultural ground beneath us is shifting fast. The kinds of books that impacted your faith a decade ago, and possibly inspired you to write, likely won’t have the same effect on readers in this cultural moment.

How do you write books that resonate with readers without compromising biblical truth?

In this week’s episode, I speak with pastor and author Chase Replogle to talk about 21st-century apologetics and why Christian authors must rethink what it means to “engage culture.”

You’ll discover

• What current readers value more (fact or feelings?)
• How your book can rise above the noise without creating more noise
• What Jordan Peterson and other influential voices teach writers about relevance

If you want to impact people for Christ by answering the questions they’re asking without compromising truth or sounding cliché, this conversation is for you.

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Why do some books keep readers up all night while others fall flat?

If you've ever wondered whether your novel is gripping enough, you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges writers face is keeping readers hooked to the end.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into what truly drives great storytelling. Whether you're writing legal thrillers, Amish fiction, or epic fantasy, tension is your secret weapon, and knowing how to dial it up or down can make or break your story.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why reading current bestsellers (without judgment!) is key to leveling up your writing
• How different genres handle tension differently
• What every author needs to understand about their reader’s motive for reading

Listen in or read the blog version to discover the many types of tension and how to weave it into your novel to keep readers reading to the end.

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Did you know the Apostle Paul didn’t write the book of Romans by hand? He dictated it to a someone else who wrote it down, and he’s not the only famous author to do so.

In this week’s episode, we explore how authors from Cicero to Agatha Christie to USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller have used dictation to write faster, better, and with more freedom.

In this interview with Misty, you’ll learn:

✅ How to overcome the intimidation of hearing your own voice
✅ Which dictation tools are most accurate and beginner-friendly
✅ How to spur creativity and increase your output without burning out

Whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction, dictation can save you time and unlock your most natural storytelling voice. Misty shares how she writes up to six books a year using this technique and how you can too.

Write faster. Write smarter. Write like the Apostle Paul. Listen in or read the blog version to learn more.

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