Welcome to our last episode of 2025!

This year has been a whirlwind, and I'm grateful beyond measure to have you here with me. God has been doing wonders on this journey, and He's just getting started.

There’s so much to come that 2026 will feel like the Father is rolling out the red carpet to everything He's been preparing. Before we step into the new year, it’s time to slow down, meet with God, and align our writing business with His heart.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why every Christian author needs an end-of-year meeting with God — and I’m sharing a 4-step Kingdom Impact Roadmap to help you sit with Him, reflect intentionally, pray with clarity, and step boldly into 2026.

Whether you’re a Christian fiction author, a new writer in your first five years, or a creative longing for God-led direction, this episode will help you rediscover rest, renew your confidence, and position your writing for Kingdom impact.

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You, my friend, are a gem. Here’s to stepping into 2026 with clear vision, holy confidence, and writing that glorifies God.

Happy November, amazing writer! This month can be a creatively charged one if you're participating in the writer challenges that pop up around this time of year.

However, if you find yourself stressing about meeting end-of-year expectations or dreading the start of the new year, then I have some encouragement just for you today.

In today’s episode of Heart for Creatives, we’re talking about how to guard your time, protect your peace, and end the year refreshed instead of depleted.

If you’re tired of hustling your way into the new year, this episode will breathe peace, clarity, and courage into your writing journey.

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We're all guilty of saying it. Myself included. But do we understand the effects that take place when we say 'I don't have time'? And more importantly, are we willing to do something about it?

In today’s episode, we’re confronting one of the biggest lies Christian writers believe: “I don’t have time to write.”

Because the truth is … time isn’t the problem. Priorities and spiritual alignment are.

We’ll explore:

• The hidden heart posture behind “I don’t have time”

• How fear and procrastination sabotage your calling

• The surprising connection between apathy and your time

• Why God cares about the desires He placed in your heart — including your writing

You’ll walk away encouraged, challenged, and equipped to steward your time with purpose (and peace).

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Happy writing. Enjoy the journey.

In today’s episode, we're doing something crazy. We're looking at fear from a different perspective and, dare I say, in a positive light.

No, I'm not kidding.

Many are familiar with fear on a number of levels—whether physical, psychological, or even spiritual. We understand the basic concepts around the fight or flight response. However, I'd love to unpack the cost of fear—both the good and the bad. Because the Lord dropped something so profound into my spirit this week, I can't wait to share it with you.

If you’ve ever wrestled with fear in your writing life—fear of failure, fear of man, fear of visibility, or fear of not being “enough”—then this episode is for you. We’ll explore the emotional, spiritual, and practical cost of fear, and then shift our focus to the kind of fear that brings freedom, wisdom, and transformation.

My heart is to help you build a writing life rooted in God’s rhythms of grace—not intimidation, striving, or torment. This conversation goes deep, but it also extends hope, clarity, and an invitation to partner with the right kind of fear.

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You don’t have to walk this journey alone—God is with you, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.

Interruptions are inevitable in the chaos of mom life, but they don’t have to derail your writing goals. In this episode of Grace Despite the Chaos, Desiree shares how female Christian writers can reframe perfection, handle daily interruptions with grace, and rediscover the joy of co-writing with Jesus.

Standing upon biblical truths about time and maturity, this conversation will help you replace hustle with peace and invite God into every part of your writing journey. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by lost time, vanishing ideas, or mom-life chaos, this episode will remind you that God multiplies the time you yield to Him.

Tune in and learn how to build a grace-filled, sustainable writing life rooted in faith.

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Are you a Christian writer struggling with time scarcity?

In this episode, we dive into a biblical view of time to help you reframe scarcity mindsets, embrace God’s rhythms of grace, and write from a place of peace and abundance.

Together, we learn how to trust God’s timing, steward your creative calling well, and find freedom from burnout as you co-write with Him.

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Wonder if there will ever be enough time to write?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we dig into the root of time scarcity and how hustle culture has crept into our writing lives.

Together we’ll uncover:

• the difference between hustle and surrendered work,
• how fear and perfectionism steal our time,
• and how surrendering our rhythms to Jesus brings freedom and fruit that lasts.

If you’re a Christian author longing for sustainable, grace-filled writing rhythms, this conversation will nourish your spirit and point you back to God’s timing.

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Why did God make you a writer?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we explore one of the most overlooked keys to marketing with purpose—clarity rooted in identity.

If you're a Christian author overwhelmed by what to say, how to show up, or who you're truly writing for, this episode is your permission slip to slow down and seek Jesus for answers.

Together we walk through three intentional reflection questions to help you:

• Discover why God made you a writer
• Clarify how He wants to use your words
• Identify who you’re called to serve

We'll walk away with permission to stop overthinking your message, a reminder to align your marketing strategies with your God-given creativity, and the freedom to communicate with grace—not grind. Plus, we’ll talk about how to ditch soul-sucking hustle tactics and embrace sustainable rhythms (yes, even without social media!).

Grab your journal and settle in. These questions will stretch your spirit, spark fresh inspiration, and help you build a writing life that honors the Lord and blesses your readers.

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