Interviews

I’ve had the honor of talking with a few delightful podcast hosts in recent years about topics that matter to me. Listen in on our conversations and consider subscribing to these podcasts. (Pardon my Canadian accent!)

How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

A conversation with Amy Simon and Cara Ray about the difference between a platform and a pedestal, common myths about building a platform, and how to resolve the tension between wanting to “just write” with the time and energy of platform-building.

Platform-Building According to the Bible

I share with Cara Ray about Biblical examples and practical encouragement to equip us to maximize our gifts for the good of others and the glory of God.

How to be a Writer Without Social Media - Part 3: SEO

I talked with Amy Simon about some basic methods of making our websites and blog posts easier for our readers to find using Google or other search engines.

How to be a Writer Without Social Media - Part 2: In-Person Events

Rachel Baker and I chatted with Amy Simon about the myth that we need to be extroverts in order to be effective teachers or speakers, ways to use teaching and speaking to grow our audience (even if it’s a small group!), and how even online video teaching and events can be effective in this.

How to Be a Writer Without Social Media: Part 1—Collaborations

Amy Simon asked Rachel Baker and me to share about the pros and cons of social media, some of the myths about writers and social media, and using different types of collaborations to get your message to your readers.

The Importance of Writing Mentors

A conversation with Amy Simon and Cara Ray about the role of mentors in the life of a Christian writer.

A Simple Beginner’s Checklist for SEO to Serve Your Reader

A conversation with Cara Ray about how SEO is an undervalued but highly profitable tool writers can use to get their words and messages out to the world.

My Journey to Clarity

A chat with Amy Simon about how I found clarity about the message of my writing and the audience for whom I write.

How Do You Know You're Called to Write?

A conversation with Cara Ray about the call and responsibility of the Christian writer. We look at the power of words according to God's Word and then explore what this means for us as writers and Christian communicators.