Anointed Scribe | Author Business Growth for Christian Authors, God’s Way

98 | Are You Reaching the Readers God Called You to Serve?

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Are you working hard to sell your books but still not seeing the response you hoped for?

The problem may not be that you need more visibility, more ads, or another platform. You may be reaching people who were never the best fit for your books in the first place.

In this episode, you’ll look at how to recognize a mismatch between your books and the people paying attention, why “Christian readers” is often too broad to be useful, and how to get clearer on the people your work is genuinely suited to serve.

We’ll unpack the difference between attention and buying intent, what Matthew 4:19 and 1 Corinthians 9 can teach us about keeping people at the center, and how reviews, emails, messages and reader conversations can help you understand what your readers value.

You’ll also get a simple reader-research exercise to use with one of your books this week, so you can make wiser decisions about how you describe it, where you promote it, and who you’re trying to reach.

If disappointing sales have made you question your book, your strategy or even your calling, this episode will help you check the reader fit before assuming the book itself is the problem.

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97 | How Much Should Christian Authors Market Their Books?

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered whether marketing your books means you’re trying to take control of your book sales instead of trusting God with them?

You believe God called you to write, but your books aren’t reaching as many readers as you’d hoped. So do you wait for God to open doors, or do you roll up your sleeves and start marketing your books?

For Christian authors, finding the balance between faith, book marketing, and the desire to grow a profitable author business can be challenging. And when we’re unsure where to draw the line, we may end up holding back on the very things that could help more readers discover our books.

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re exploring what biblical wisdom teaches us about trusting God while taking responsibility for our author business, and how to approach book marketing with greater clarity and confidence.

If you’re a self-published Christian author who wants to reach more readers, improve book sales, and grow your author business God’s way, this conversation is for you.

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96 | Is Comparison Driving Your Author Business Decisions?

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever felt content with your author business until you saw another author’s sales screenshot, launch results, ad success or publishing pace?

Comparison can do more than make you feel behind. It can make you question a strategy that was working, spend money you hadn’t planned to spend, publish faster than fits your life, or chase a tactic that belongs in someone else’s business.

In this episode, we look at how to learn from successful authors without turning their results into instructions for your own business. We’ll also spend time in John 21:20–22, where Peter asks Jesus, “What about him?” and consider what that exchange can teach us about keeping your attention on what God has asked you to do.

You’ll learn how to spot comparison disguised as research, examine what is driving a business decision, and tell the difference between useful information and pressure to copy another author’s strategy or standard.

If another author’s success has been making you second-guess your self-publishing strategy, marketing spend, sales or publishing pace, this episode will help you make your next decision based on your own business context and biblical wisdom.

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95 | Book Marketing Beyond Social Media: How to Find More Readers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Do you feel pressured to post on social media every day just to stay visible and sell books?

In this episode, you’ll learn how to find more readers without making Facebook, Instagram or TikTok the center of your book marketing strategy.

We’ll look at the difference between your social media presence and your wider author platform, including the marketing assets that can keep helping readers discover your books after you log off. Your email list, website, retailer pages, book descriptions, back matter and online search all have a part to play.

We’ll also look at Luke 5 and what Jesus’ response to increasing public demand can teach us about visibility, boundaries and deciding how much of your time and personal life belongs online.

If social media takes more time and attention than you want to give it, this episode will help you look beyond daily posting and strengthen the parts of your author platform that give readers more ways to find you and stay connected.

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94 | When Did Selling Books Get So Complicated? Diagnose Before You Try Another Strategy

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Trying to sell more books can send you down a rabbit hole of keywords, categories, ads, email lists, social media and endless advice about what you should be doing next.

But before you add another tactic, there’s a more important question to ask: Do you know what problem you’re actually trying to solve?

In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I had understood much earlier in my author career about the difference between collecting more information and making wiser decisions.

We’ll look at Proverbs 4:7 and Romans 11:36, and why seeking God’s wisdom before reaching for the next strategy can save you from wasting time, money and energy on the wrong solution.

I’ll also show you a practical way to look at your book sales and work out where your attention may be needed most before you decide what to change next.

If selling books has started to feel far more complicated than writing them ever did, this episode will help you slow the noise, ask better questions and make a wiser next move.

Tools mentioned in this episode:

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93 | Why Your Christian Author Business Isn’t Growing: Does Your Strategy Match Your Season?

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you been trying new strategies, working harder and making changes in your author business, but still feel like you’re not gaining the traction you expected?

Sometimes the problem isn’t that you need another strategy. It may be that you’re asking your business to grow in a way that doesn’t fit where you are right now.

In this episode, we’re looking at the different seasons a Christian author business can move through, why each one requires a different focus, and what can happen when you try to build for a season you haven’t reached yet.

If you’ve been wondering what you should be working on next, whether you’re behind, or why the strategies that seem to work for other authors aren’t producing the same results for you, this conversation will help you look at your author business with fresh perspective and identify where your attention may need to go next.

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92 | 4 Fears Holding Back Your Christian Author Business. Which One Is Yours?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Sometimes what looks like a strategy problem in your author business may have something deeper underneath it.

Fear can influence the way you price your books, make decisions, spend money, show up for readers, respond to slow sales and even whether you take the next step you know you need to take.

In this episode, we’re looking at four fears that can affect Christian authors in ways that aren’t always obvious, especially when they disguise themselves as caution, responsibility or waiting for the “right” time.

We’ll also look at what Scripture says about fear and faith, and how to recognize when fear may be influencing your business decisions more than wisdom is.

If you’ve been working hard but still feel stuck, hesitant or unsure why you keep pulling back from certain decisions, this episode may help you recognize what’s been influencing you more than you realized.

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91 | How Do I Know If God Wants Me to Keep Writing?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you been wondering whether God still wants you to write?

Maybe your book sales haven’t improved. The work feels heavier than it used to. Or something about your writing life no longer fits the way it once did.

But how do you know whether you’re reacting to a difficult season or whether God is leading you toward something different?

In this episode, we’re looking at that crossroads through Ecclesiastes 3:1 and James 1:5, and at how to discern what may be changing without treating every frustrating week as a sign that you should quit.

We’ll talk about the difference between your calling and the way you’ve been carrying it, what to pay attention to when the question keeps returning, and why the answer may be more nuanced than “keep going” or “walk away.”

If you’re tired, discouraged or wondering whether this chapter of your author life is ending, this episode will help you bring the question back to God with wisdom rather than making the decision from your sales numbers alone.

And if you need help knowing what God's vision and direction are for you as a Christian author, you can meet Him inside my Revive to Thrive Way™ program at anointedscribe.com/revivetothrive

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90 | If God Called Me To Write Books, Why Isn’t He Blessing My Sales?

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever looked at your book sales and wondered, If God called me to write, why isn’t He blessing this?

You’ve written the books. You’ve marketed them. You’ve prayed, learned, invested and kept going. Yet the numbers still aren’t where you hoped they would be.

And after enough disappointing royalty reports, it can become difficult to separate what your sales are doing from what you believe about your calling.

In this episode, we’re looking at an assumption many Christian authors carry without realizing it and what Scripture says when calling, faithfulness and visible results don’t seem to add up.

We’ll spend time in 1 Corinthians 3:6 and Colossians 2:7 and look at the question you may need to bring to God when your sales dashboard isn’t giving you the answer you hoped for.

If slow book sales have made you question whether you heard God correctly, whether He’s still with you in this business, or whether you should keep going, this conversation is for you.

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89 | Christian Author Life: How to Balance Faith, Family, and Your Author Business

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 -0400

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How do you balance writing, family, faith and rest when self-publishing never seems to stop?

There is always another chapter to write, newsletter to send, ad to check, promotion to plan or problem to solve. And when you’re carrying most of the business yourself, it’s easy for work to expand into every available part of your life.

In this episode, we’re looking at what realistic balance can mean for a Christian author when the work is never fully finished.

We’ll talk about the parts of your life that need deliberate protection, why rest rarely happens unless you plan for it, and what Scripture can teach us about carrying the workload without allowing your author business to consume everything else.

If your writing and business have started spilling into your time with God, your family, your health or the hours that were supposed to be yours, this episode will help you rethink the pace you’re building at.

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88 | Can You Want More Book Sales and Still Be Content in Christ?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Can you want more book sales, more readers and a profitable author business while still being content in Christ?

If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting your author business to grow, this episode will help you think differently about ambition, profit and biblical contentment.

We’ll look at the difference between caring about your results and depending on them, why paying attention to your sales and profitability is part of responsible stewardship, and how your KDP dashboard can inform your business decisions without determining how you feel about yourself or your work.

You’ll also work through three questions to help you get specific about what you want from your author business, examine what you’re hoping that growth will provide or prove, and decide how you want to pursue your goal without sacrificing your faith, peace, health or relationships.

If you want your books and business to grow but sometimes wonder whether wanting more makes you discontent, this episode will help you pursue growth with greater clarity and biblical wisdom.

Supporting Scriptures: Proverbs 27:23–24, Matthew 25:14–30, Philippians 4:11–13, Proverbs 16:2, and 1 Corinthians 10:31.

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87 | Author Social Media Without Oversharing: Protect Your Privacy and Connect With Readers

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Authors are constantly told to show more of themselves online.

Share your day. Show your face. Take readers behind the scenes. Let them get to know the person behind the books.

But how much of your private life does your audience need access to before connection becomes oversharing?

In this episode, we’re talking about how Christian authors can build a warm, recognizable social media presence while still protecting their privacy, family, location and personal boundaries.

We’ll look at the difference between being personal and being identifiable, why some seemingly harmless posts can reveal more than you realize, and how to decide what belongs online before you hit publish.

If you want to connect with readers without feeling as though your author platform requires unrestricted access to your private life, this episode will help you find a wiser middle ground.

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86 | How to Choose the Right Author Business Strategy: 5 Biblical Filters

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Overwhelmed by conflicting advice about self-publishing, book marketing, ads, platforms, courses and what you should be doing next?

In this episode, you’ll learn five biblical filters to help you choose the right author business strategy, make wiser decisions about where to spend your time and money, and avoid following advice simply because it worked for another author.

Whether you’re deciding where to publish, whether a course is worth the investment, when to run book ads or which part of your business to work on next, these five questions will help you assess the opportunity in front of you through Scripture and make a decision that fits your own Christian author business.

You already have plenty of author advice available to you. This episode will help you decide which advice belongs in your business and which you can leave behind.

Scriptures: James 1:5–6, James 3:17, Psalm 1:1–2, Proverbs 9:10, Proverbs 2:3–5, Proverbs 3:13

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85 | When Book Sales Pick Up: How to Handle Author Success

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Your book starts selling. Good reviews arrive. The thing you’ve been hoping and praying for begins to happen.

So why can a good season leave you feeling strangely unsettled?

In this episode, we’re looking at what can happen when success finally arrives in your author life, and why good seasons can test your heart in ways slow seasons don’t.

We’ll talk about the fear of losing what you’ve gained, the temptation to take too much credit for what’s working, and what Scripture can teach us about receiving success without allowing it to pull your attention away from God.

If your book sales are growing, or you’re still waiting for that season to come, this episode will help you think differently about success before it becomes something you have to manage.

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84 | Feeling Lost in Your Christian Author Business? Find Your Next Step

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Do you keep watching what successful authors are doing because you’re not sure what your own author business needs next?

In this episode, you’ll look at why copying another author’s strategy can send you in circles, how comparison and pressure can affect your business decisions, and how to find clearer direction for your own Christian author business.

You’ll walk through six reasons authors reach for someone else’s methods, what David and Gideon teach about being chosen and used by God, and how to recognize what God may be growing in your writing life in this season.

If you’ve been feeling behind, scattered, or unsure whether you’re working on the right things, this episode will help you turn your attention back to your own calling and choose your next step with greater confidence.

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83 | Author Time Management for Christian Authors: Plan Your Week With Purpose

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Do you reach the end of the week wondering where all your time went and why the things that mattered most still didn’t get done?

Being a self-published author means your writing has to compete with marketing, email, admin, family, everyday life and an endless list of things you could be working on.

In this episode, we’re looking at author time management through a biblical lens and what it means to handle your limited time with wisdom instead of letting every task demand equal importance.

I’ll share the planning approach that changed the way I use my own week, how I decide what gets protected first, and a few practical tools that can help you become more intentional with the hours you already have.

If you’re tired of being busy all week without feeling as though you moved your author business forward, this episode will help you rethink how you plan your time and what deserves a place on your calendar.

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82 | Author Branding for Christian Authors: What Jesus Can Teach Us

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Author branding can feel awkward when you’re a Christian author.

Logos, colors, platforms, positioning and personal brands can start to sound like self-promotion, especially when you’re trying to keep God at the center of your work.

But what if branding begins much earlier than any of those things?

In this episode, we’re looking at author branding through Scripture and at what the life of Jesus can teach us about identity, purpose and serving the people we’ve been called to reach.

We’ll also talk about what changes when your brand grows from clarity about who you are and what you’re here to do, rather than from trends, comparison or pressure to look like another author.

If you’ve been unsure what your author brand is supposed to be, or whether you even need one, this episode will give you a more grounded place to begin.

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81 | What I’d Do Differently If I Built My Author Brand Again

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Have you published several books but still feel like you built your author brand backwards?

In this personal episode, I’m looking back over eight years and more than twenty novels to share what I would do differently if I were building my author brand again today.

I’ll walk you through the mistakes that cost me time and money, from unclear positioning and failed covers to running promotions and ads before I had the right foundation underneath them.

You’ll also learn the three Ws I wish I had worked out much earlier: who you are as an author, who you’re here to serve, and what you’re called to write. Those three pieces affect your books, branding, reader expectations, marketing, email list and the business you build around your writing.

If you’re several books in and starting to suspect that some of the pieces underneath your author business need attention, this episode will help you see where you may need to go back and get clearer before adding another tactic.

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80 | Christian Author Mindset: How to Escape the Self-Publishing Hustle

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

More books. More reviews. More ads. More content. More things you’re supposed to be doing if you want your author business to grow.

Self-publishing can make “more” feel like the answer to almost everything. But when your author life becomes crowded with tasks, strategies and expectations, it gets harder to tell what deserves your time and what you’re carrying because the industry told you to.

In this episode, we’re looking at the pressure to keep adding more to your author business and what Scripture can teach us about simplicity, priorities and the things that are genuinely necessary.

We’ll revisit Mary and Martha, look at what seeking first means in the everyday work of writing and publishing, and use a practical simplicity audit to examine what may be consuming time and energy without helping you build well.

If your author business has become heavier and more complicated than you ever intended, this episode will help you question some of what you’ve been carrying.

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79 | When Faithfulness Turns Into Fear in Your Christian Author Business

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You care deeply about your books and the business you’re building. But what happens when being responsible for it starts to feel like everything depends on you?

After missing a podcast episode for the first time in 18 months, I found myself confronting an uncomfortable question about my own work: Was I being faithful, or was fear starting to take control?

In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between faithful stewardship and fear-driven control in your author business, especially when it comes to book sales, marketing, visibility, productivity and rest.

We’ll look at Psalm 127:1, why stopping can feel so difficult when you’re afraid of losing momentum, and how fear can creep into ordinary business decisions without announcing itself as fear.

If you’ve been carrying your books, deadlines, sales or author platform as though everything will fall apart if you loosen your grip, this conversation is for you.

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78 | Why Aren’t Your Books Selling? 5 Areas Christian Authors Need to Check

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

If your books aren’t selling the way you hoped, it’s easy to assume you need a better cover, stronger blurb, different keywords, more ads or another marketing strategy.

But low book sales can point to a problem somewhere else in your author business.

In this episode, you’ll look at five areas that may be affecting your sales: your book positioning, how well you know your reader, the focus of your marketing, the foundation underneath your author business, and the pressure influencing the decisions you make.

You’ll also get practical questions to help you work out which area needs your attention so you can stop spending time and money fixing things that may not be the problem.

If you’ve been changing covers, rewriting blurbs, trying promotions or wondering what else you’re supposed to do to get your books selling, this episode will give you a better place to start.

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77 | Feeling Stuck in Your Christian Author Business? Rethink What Breakthrough Means

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You’ve prayed for the book sales to improve, the readers to come, the launch to work or something in your author business to finally move.

But what if the breakthrough you’re asking God for isn’t the one you need first?

In this episode, we’re looking at what biblical breakthrough can mean for a Christian author, especially when slow growth has left you discouraged, confused or questioning whether you’re still on the right path.

We’ll talk about why the desire for results can make us vulnerable to formulas and fast promises, what can happen when we misdiagnose the problem in our author business, and why the answer may begin somewhere deeper than your sales dashboard.

If you’ve been asking God to make something move, this episode will give you a different question to bring to Him first.

Plus — there's a brand new tool mentioned in this episode that will help you identify exactly what's been holding your author business back, so you can stop guessing and take your next clear, faithful step.

🔗 The Christian Author Breakthrough Stack™

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76 | Christian Author Branding: Turn Your Calling Into a Clear Brand

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

You know God called you to write. But turning that calling into a clear author identity, message and direction can be much harder.

What exactly are you here to say? Who are your books for? And how do you communicate that clearly enough for the right readers to recognize that your work is for them?

In this episode, we’re looking at Christian author branding through the lens of calling and stewardship, and why getting clear about your message and reader matters far beyond logos, colors or social media aesthetics.

We’ll look at Jeremiah 33:3 and Habakkuk 2:2, and talk about what happens when a genuine calling stays too vague to guide the books you write, the way you market them or the readers you’re trying to reach.

If you know you’re called to write but still struggle to explain what makes your author business distinct, this episode will help you start connecting those pieces.

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75 | Christian Author Discernment: What Google and ChatGPT Can’t Tell You

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You have more author advice available to you than ever before.

Book marketing courses. Podcasts. Facebook groups. YouTube. Other authors. AI. There is always someone ready to tell you what to write, what to sell, where to market and what strategy to try next.

So why can all that information leave you feeling more confused about what you should do?

In this episode, we’re looking at Christian author discernment through Jeremiah 33:3 and the danger of allowing outside voices to become the first place you go for direction in your author business.

We’ll talk about what research, advice and tools like ChatGPT can help you with, what they cannot give you, and why some decisions about your books, calling and business need to begin somewhere else.

If you’ve been consuming more advice but feeling less certain about your next move, this episode will give you an important question to ask before you search for another answer.

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74 | Christian Author Integrity: Does Your Business Reflect Your Faith?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

When you put God’s name on your books, your content and your author business, what responsibility comes with that?

Christian authors work in the same publishing world as everyone else. We face the same pressure to sell, grow, gain attention and create content that performs. But our faith should affect more than the words we put in our bio.

In this episode, we’re talking about integrity in the everyday business of being a Christian author, including the way we market, use faith language, create content and represent God through our work.

We’ll also look at the growing use of AI-generated Christian content and an uncomfortable question worth asking when something sounds spiritual but didn’t begin in your own heart.

If you want your faith to influence the way you build your author business as much as it influences what you write, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

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73 | What Surrender Looks Like in a Christian Author Business

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

You can pray over your books, ask God for direction and dedicate your writing to Him, while still gripping the results far more tightly than you realize.

Book sales. Launches. Recognition. Income. The timeline you thought your author career would follow.

In this Good Friday episode, we go to Gethsemane and Jesus’ words in Luke 22:42 to look at what surrender means when you’re building something you care deeply about but cannot fully control.

We’ll bring that question into the everyday realities of an author business, including slow sales, disappointing launches, comparison, small audiences and the pressure to make something happen when progress feels painfully slow.

If you’ve told God your author business belongs to Him but still find yourself carrying the outcome as though it all rests on you, this episode will give you something important to examine.

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72 | Fruit or Flesh? What’s Driving Your Christian Author Business?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Most of us know the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5. But have you ever applied that passage to the way you run your author business?

The way you market your books. Respond to disappointing sales. Handle another author’s success. Decide when to keep pushing and when to stop.

In this episode, we’re bringing Galatians 5 directly into the practical business of being a Christian author and asking a confronting question: What is driving the decisions you’re making?

We’ll look at how the same heart issues Paul writes about can appear in ordinary author-business situations, and how the fruit being produced can tell you something about the source you’re operating from.

If you want Christ at the center of your author business, this episode will help you examine more than the strategies you’re using. It will help you examine what’s underneath them.

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71 | A Time to Tear Down: When Your Christian Author Business Needs Rebuilding

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

What do you do when nothing in your author business seems to be working anymore?

The strategies that once made sense stop producing results. Growth stalls. You keep trying to fix things, but every new attempt seems to reveal another problem underneath.

In this episode, we’re looking at Ecclesiastes 3:3 and the uncomfortable truth that there are seasons when building forward isn’t the first job.

Sometimes God may use a difficult season to expose what can no longer support where you’re going next.

We’ll talk about what rebuilding can look like in a Christian author business, why tearing something down doesn’t automatically mean you failed, and how to recognize when holding on may be costing you more than letting go.

If your author business feels as though it has stopped responding to everything you try, this episode will help you look at that season from a different angle before you decide what to build next.

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70 | Why Book Marketing Feels So Hard for Christian Authors

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Do you dread marketing your books?

Maybe newsletters feel like a chore, promoting your work feels uncomfortable, or you keep borrowing ideas from other authors because you’re never quite sure what you should be doing yourself.

If that sounds familiar, the problem may go deeper than finding a better ad strategy, rewriting your blurb or posting more often.

In this episode, we’re looking underneath your book marketing at the foundation driving the decisions you make, and why marketing can become so difficult when that foundation isn’t clear.

We’ll also look at Proverbs 29:18 and what clarity, direction and confidence have to do with the way you show up and tell readers about your books.

If book marketing has become the part of your author business you keep putting off, this episode will help you understand why before you reach for another tactic.

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69 | The Difference Between a Waiting Season and a Stuck Season

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Are you in a waiting season — or are you actually stuck? These two things can look identical from the outside, but they feel completely different on the inside — and they require completely different responses.

In today's episode, I'm sharing three honest questions that will help you tell the difference. Because for a lot of Christian authors, the language of "waiting on God" has quietly become permission to stay exactly where they are — circling the same mountain, month after month, wondering why nothing is changing.

This isn't a lack of faith episode. It's a wake-up-with-love episode. And if something in your author business has felt heavy, flat, or stuck for longer than feels right — this one is for you.

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68 | What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Nearly Gave Up

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

This is my backstory — and it's something I've never shared before. Not like this.

In today's episode I'm bearing it all — the full, raw story of just how depressed and desperate I was two and a half years ago. Desperate enough to take out a credit card, go into debt, and fly halfway across the world — twice — hoping someone in a conference room would finally tell me what I was missing.

I had answered God's call. Pivoted my entire career in obedience. Won the award. And I was still failing. Or at least, that's what it felt like.

This is the story of what five years of building my author business the wrong way actually looked and felt like — and the eleven words God said to me on a beach in Florida that changed everything.

If you've felt alone in this author journey and wondered what you're missing — this one's for you.

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67 | What Kingdom Writers Get Wrong About Their Writing Life

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Have you ever held a belief about your author life that felt completely spiritual… but quietly kept you from moving forward?

In today's episode, I unpack three beliefs I've seen quietly circulating among Kingdom writers — beliefs that come from sincere, God-honouring hearts, but that might be getting in the way of the author life God actually intended for you.

Drawing from personal experience and scripture, this episode explores the difference between passive waiting and active trust, why the craft treadmill isn't always the answer, and why the most visible writers in your space probably have far less figured out than you think.

No judgment here. Just one author friend sitting across the table from another — with honesty and compassion, saying — hey, I recognize that. I lived there. And here's what I learned on the other side.

And if you're ready to change up your author life, check out the Revive to Thrive Way™ here.

📌 Don't miss next week's episode — something significant is coming for Kingdom writers who are ready for a shift.

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Scriptures referenced: Matthew 25:14–29, Proverbs 13:4, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Proverbs 3:5–6

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66 | Christian Self-Publishing: What Exodus Reveals to Christian Writers

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What if the word “self-publish” has been quietly working against you as a Christian author this whole time?

In this episode of The Anointed Scribe, Urcelia unpacks the hidden problem with the word “self” in self-publishing — and why Christian authors were never called to write, publish, or build their author business alone. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, isolated, or stuck in your indie author journey, this one’s for you.

Through a powerful passage in Exodus 35–36 — where God commissions ordinary people to build the tabernacle and supernaturally equips them with skill, intelligence, and creativity they didn’t have before — Urcelia reveals the pattern God still uses with Christian writers and authors today: He stirs the heart, He fills with His Spirit, and He over-provides for the work.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the word “self-publish” contradicts everything the Bible teaches Christian authors about identity, calling, and dependence on God

• The surprising connection between self-ish, self-centred, self-confidence, self-care — and the way we approach self-publishing

• How God equipped Bezalel and Oholiab with supernatural skill to do work they were never trained for — and what that means for your writing

• The heart condition that blocks God’s provision in your author business

• How to shift from striving as a self-published author to thriving as a God-commissioned, Spirit-equipped, Kingdom-building author

Whether you’re a Christian fiction author, nonfiction writer, or just starting your indie publishing journey, this episode will remind you that the God who called you to write will equip you and provide everything you need to carry out that good work.

Scriptures referenced: Galatians 2:20, John 15:4, Philippians 1:6, 1 Timothy 6:18, Exodus 35:25–36:7, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 6:33, 2 Corinthians 9:8

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65 | 5 Signs Another Christian Writer's Marketing Strategy Isn't Right for You

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Ever tried a marketing strategy because it was working for someone else… only to feel drained, behind, and totally out of your depth a few weeks later?

Yep. Been there.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 clear signs a marketing strategy might not be right for you — even if it’s producing results for another Christian writer. Because the online author world is loud, and it’s so easy to start chasing what’s “working”… instead of discerning what’s actually yours in this season.

We’ll talk about anxiety, comparison, dread, feeling inauthentic, and the BIG one: when marketing starts pulling you away from writing.

I’ll also share a simple filter I call The Peace Test so you can stop second-guessing every decision and start moving forward with clarity (and peace).

If you’re a Christian writer trying to grow your author platform, market your books, build your email list, and do it in a way that doesn’t steal your peace — you’re in the right place.

👉 Listen now to uncover the secret to becoming an anointed scribe!

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64 | Author Productivity Tips: How to Escape the Busywork Trap

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Ever finish a full day of “working” on your author business… only to realize nothing actually moved forward?

In this episode of the Anointed Scribe Podcast, we’re talking about the busywork trap — the sneaky cycle that keeps Christian authors stuck in constant activity without real progress. If you’ve been tweaking, planning, researching, organizing, and “getting ready”… but not seeing results, this episode will bring instant clarity.

You’ll learn:

What busywork looks like for authors (and why it’s so easy to fall into)
The real reason you keep doing it (hint: it feels safe)
The tell-tale signs you’re stuck in busywork mode
A simple “Fruitful Filter” to help you choose the right next step with peace

If you’re craving a calmer, clearer, Spirit-led rhythm for your writing life — without pressure, burnout, or second guessing every move — press play.

🎧 Listen now and choose ONE fruitful step to finish this week.

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63 | How Christian Authors Can Look at Their Book Sales Without Losing Their Faith

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

You've heard it a thousand times: "Know your numbers." But what happens when looking at your KDP dashboard makes your stomach drop? When that royalty number hasn't budged in weeks - or months - and you're starting to wonder if you're missing some crucial step in the book publishing and marketing process that everyone else knows about - except you.

In this episode, I'm sharing what changed everything for me: how to measure success as a Christian author in a way that keeps you grounded, faithful, and free - without ignoring the data that actually matters.

Because the truth is, your numbers DO matter. But the way you've been looking at them? That might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

If you're tired of letting your dashboard define your worth and your calling, this episode is for you.

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62 | Why Your Book Sales Drop After the Holidays And What Christian Authors Can Do About It

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Your book sales were great during the holidays—and then January hit and everything stopped. Now you're panicking, wondering if you did something wrong or if this is a sign you should quit.

Take a breath. This post-holiday sales slump happens to almost every author, and once you understand why, you can stop spiraling and start planning strategically.

In this episode, I'm breaking down:

The four real reasons your book sales tank after the holidays (hint: it's not you)
What January sales do NOT mean about your books, your business, or your calling
The biggest mistakes Christian authors make during sales slumps—and how to avoid them
Six practical strategies to use this season wisely instead of just surviving it
How to tell the difference between a seasonal dip and a real problem that needs addressing
The faith perspective that will help you stop white-knuckling results and start trusting the process

If you're staring at your dashboard right now feeling discouraged, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening, protect your peace, and make wise decisions that won't hurt your business in February.

This episode is for you if:

Your holiday sales were strong but January tanked
You're tempted to slash prices or make desperate decisions
You're wondering if God is closing doors through your sales numbers
You need practical wisdom (not just "pray harder") for navigating slow seasons

The harvest isn't measured in a single month. Let's talk about how to stay steady, stay faithful, and actually use this season to your advantage.

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61 | When You’ve Prayed for Breakthrough — and Nothing Seems to Change

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

You’ve prayed. You’ve believed. You’ve stayed faithful. And yet… nothing seems to be shifting.

If your calling feels heavier than it should —

If your growth feels slower than it makes sense —

If you’ve been quietly wondering why your prayers haven’t changed your circumstances…

This episode may finally put language to what your spirit has been sensing.

This is not a productivity talk.

It’s not a “try harder” message.

And it’s not another motivation push.

This is a gentle, Spirit-led interruption for Christian authors.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• How God often answers prayers without us knowing it

• What the quiet waiting season is actually preparing you for

• The hidden work God may be doing beneath your prayers

• And how to begin partnering intentionally with what He’s building in you now

🎧 Press play if:

• You’ve prayed for breakthrough but still feel stalled

• You’re tired of circling the same place year after year

• You sense God may be preparing you for something — but you don’t know what

• You’re ready to stop waiting passively and start partnering intentionally

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60 | Why “Next Year Will Be Different” Never Works for Christian Authors

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

It’s the start of a brand-new year.

New goals. New planners. New promises we’re making to ourselves — again.

“This year will be different.”

“I’ll be more disciplined.”

“I’ll finally stay consistent.”

And yet, if we’re honest, many Christian authors have said these same things before… only to find themselves back in the same place by March.

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we talk about why good intentions rarely lead to lasting change — especially in your author business.

Because the issue is rarely effort, discipline, or motivation.

It’s often the foundation you’re building on.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why January doesn’t automatically reset exhaustion or burnout
How repeated patterns form — even when you pray and plan sincerely
The difference between movement and obedience
Why pressure-driven goals always lead back to fatigue
Why prayer alone doesn’t always break cycles without awareness
And why real transformation starts with clarity, not another plan

If your writing, marketing, or growth feels heavier than it should — even though you’ve done the work and stayed faithful — this episode will help you understand why.

✨ Need clarity before setting another goal?

If your author business isn’t working the way it should — despite your effort and faithfulness — I created a short clarity quiz to help you discern what’s actually creating friction right now.

This isn’t about fixing you or trying harder.

It’s about understanding whether the issue is strategy — or order.

👉 Take the clarity quiz here:

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Later this month, I’ll be opening a space for Christian authors who sense a deeper shift is needed — not another reset, but a rebuilding from the inside out.

I’ll share more when the time is right.

For now, start with clarity.

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59 | Between What Was and What Comes Next

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The days between Christmas and the new year can feel strangely disorienting.

The celebration is over.

The calendar hasn’t reset.

And there’s a quiet pressure to start planning — even when your heart isn’t ready.

In this gentle, pastoral episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re honoring the in-between space — the pause between what was and what comes next. This is not a teaching episode or a call to action. It’s an invitation to breathe, to rest without guilt, and to trust that God is present even when nothing feels clear.

In this episode, we explore:

Why the in-between is not wasted time — but inhabited time
How God often works in transitions throughout Scripture
Why fogginess, fatigue, and reflection are not signs of failure
How to release end-of-year guilt and receive grace instead

If you’re feeling unmotivated, emotionally tender, or unsure what to do next, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to decide anything right now.

If you sense there may be something deeper underneath your exhaustion or restlessness, you’re invited to take the clarity quiz: Why Your Author Business Isn’t Working the Way It Should

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58 | Why That December Pressure Isn't From God

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As the year comes to a close, many Christian authors feel an unspoken pressure — to finish, to plan, to prove that this year mattered.

But what if that pressure isn’t from God at all?

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re talking about the kind of end-of-year urgency that masquerades as responsibility but quietly fuels striving, anxiety, and burnout. If your mind feels noisy, your to-do list feels heavy, or rest feels like something you have to earn, this conversation is for you.

You’ll hear:

Why pressure is not God’s voice — even when things matter deeply
How striving clouds discernment and steals peace
What Scripture actually says about rest, trust, and timing
Gentle, practical ways to quiet your mind when everything feels urgent

This isn’t an episode about productivity.

It’s about presence. Pace. And releasing what was never yours to carry.

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57 | Feeling Defeated Before Setting Goals? Christian Authors, Fix This First!

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's that time of the year when you're gearing up to set new goals… but instead of feeling excited, you feel defeated.

If you’re ending 2025 feeling worn out from all the effort you poured in—and still wondering why the results didn’t match the work—this episode is going to meet you right where you are.

Today, I’m sharing a moment from my own author journey when discouragement hit before I even started planning for the new year. And more importantly, the unexpected shift God brought that completely changed how I now approach my goals, my work, and my author business.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

🖋️ A deeper look at the real source of that “What’s the point?” feeling

🖋️ The one thing Christian authors often skip when they rush into goal-setting

🖋️ Why your effort may not be showing visible fruit yet—and what that actually means

🖋️ A fresh, faith-filled shift that can change how you step into 2026

This isn’t a pep talk or productivity lecture. It’s a heart reset—one that brings clarity, peace, and grounded direction for the year ahead.

You’ll also hear about two resources designed to help you move forward with intention:

🤔 The “What’s Keeping You Stuck?” Quiz

A quick, eye-opening diagnostic to help you pinpoint what’s blocking your breakthrough.

❤️‍🔥 The Revive to Thrive Way™

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Join the waitlist for early-bird pricing and first access.

If you’re hesitant to set new goals because the weight of this past year still lingers, take a breath and press play. This episode will help you walk into the new year lighter, steadier, and with renewed direction.

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56 | Why I Choose a Word of the Year + The Quiz I Use Every Year

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's that time of year—everyone's setting goals, making resolutions, and planning their 2026 author business. But what if one word could give you more clarity than a hundred strategies?

In this episode, I'm sharing why I personally choose a Word of the Year, how it's kept me focused and grounded for 8 years, and the quiz I use every single year to help me discern what that word should be.

This isn't a "you must do this" episode. It's simply me sharing my experience with a practice that's transformed how I approach my author business—and inviting you to try it if it resonates.

I'm also sharing how my last three words turned out to be prophetic—revealed years before God would call me to create this podcast and The Revive to Thrive Way™. He was already naming what He was about to birth through me, and I couldn't have known that at the start of each of these years.

If you're heading into 2026 feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or unclear about what to focus on—this practice might help you too.

Plus, I'm sharing my collection of river stones with 8 years of words written on them—and how looking back, I can clearly see how each word was the foundation of that year, often in ways I never expected.

Scripture referenced: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (a time for everything), Proverbs 4:25-27 (fix your gaze), Proverbs 16:9 and 19:21 (hold plans loosely)

Perfect for: Christian authors feeling scattered, anyone overwhelmed by conflicting advice, writers looking for focus in 2026, those wanting practical ways to align with God's plan

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55 | Before You Write Off 2025, Listen to This.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's almost the end of 2025, and instead of gratitude, you're drowning in guilt.

The books you didn't finish. The goals you didn't hit. The platform that didn't grow. Everyone else is posting their year-end wins—12 books published, six-figure incomes, USA Today bestseller lists—and you're wondering if you wasted an entire year.

But what if you're measuring the wrong things?

What if God sees your 2025 completely differently than you do?

In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing my own disappointing 2025—an unexpected international move that disrupted every plan, left books unwritten, and income goals unmet. And yet, God revealed something that completely changed how I see this year.

If you're heading into December feeling like you failed at your calling, this episode will shift your perspective.

We're talking about the metrics God actually cares about (spoiler: they're not book counts or bestseller lists), why "unproductive" seasons might be God's most important ones, and the one thing most Christian authors are forgetting as they measure their year.

This isn't toxic positivity. This is about learning to see what God sees—and discovering He might be celebrating things you haven't even noticed.

Because friend, what if the guilt you're carrying isn't from God at all?

Scripture referenced: Psalm 103:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 43:19

Perfect for: Christian authors feeling like failures, anyone comparing their year to others' highlight reels, writers carrying guilt about "unproductive" seasons, those ready to finish 2025 strong.

Turn up the volume—this one will help you see your year through God's eyes instead of the world's.

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54 | Why Every Course You've Taken Still Left You Stuck And What's Actually Missing

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Have you invested in course after course, desperately hoping to find the breakthrough formula, but ended up more confused than ever? Spent money on Facebook ads training, launch strategies, and marketing blueprints that promised "zero to six figures" success—only to find yourself still stuck?

In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing the costly mistakes I made following voices motivated by worldly success instead of Kingdom advancement. For years, I chased after expert strategies, secret formulas, and proven systems, not realizing the real problem: I was building my author business on the wrong foundation.

If you're a Christian author who feels paralyzed by conflicting expert advice, exhausted from implementing strategies that don't work, or wondering why God's calling isn't translating into results—this episode is for you.

We're talking about:

How to discern which voices to follow when everyone's making promises
The red flags I missed in course marketing (and how to spot them)
Why information overload keeps Christian authors stuck
The difference between building FOR God versus building WITH God
What Matthew 7's parable about building on rock vs sand means for your author business
How to know if you're following worldly metrics or Kingdom principles
Why you might need the right foundation before any strategy will work

This isn't about bashing courses or saying all expert advice is bad. It's about learning to hear God's voice above all the noise, understanding what foundation comes FIRST, and building a Spirit-led author platform that actually aligns with your calling.

If you're tired of chasing "successful author" formulas that leave you feeling like a failure, ready to stop comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel, and hungry for GOD to break in—turn up the volume, because this episode will set you up for heavenly transformation.

Mentioned in this episode: Proverbs 14:12, Psalm 127:1, James 1:5, Matthew 7:24-27

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53 | The Competitive Heart I Didn't Know I Had - My Journey from Envy to Freedom

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For years, I congratulated other Christian authors on their success. But then I'd close my laptop and feel this weird heaviness in my chest. Why them and not me?

I didn't recognize it for what it was: a competitive heart quietly poisoning my calling.

In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing a season of my journey I don't talk about often—when God exposed the scarcity mindset I'd imported from the publishing industry straight into my faith. When I realized I was competing for a spot in His Kingdom that was already mine. And when He finally showed me what abundance actually looks like.

If you've ever felt that same heaviness when another author succeeds, if you've caught yourself comparing instead of celebrating—this one's for you. Because there's a way out.

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52 | Spiritual Warfare Strategies Every Christian Author Needs

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Things got harder the moment you committed to your book? That's not bad luck—it's warfare.

The enemy doesn't waste energy on writers who are stuck. He attacks writers walking in obedience. Learn why Christian authors face unique spiritual opposition, how to recognize attack versus normal challenges, and six biblical strategies to stand firm and finish what God started. Because the battle is real, but the victory is already won. When you finally write the book God called you to, expect resistance—and know how to fight from victory, not for it.

You'll walk away with: The ability to recognize when you're under spiritual attack (not just having a hard day), practical warfare strategies you can use immediately, and the confidence that the enemy's opposition confirms you're on the right path. Equip yourself to finish what God started despite the battle.

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51 | How to Discern Your NEXT Book From God When You Have Too Many Ideas And Zero Clarity

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Having seventeen book ideas isn't abundance—it's often paralysis dressed up as inspiration.

When every idea feels exciting but nothing feels certain, how do you know which book God actually called you to write? This episode reveals the five biblical tests that separate good ideas from God ideas to help you discern what to write next.

Stop chasing trends and start following the voice that brings clarity. Not every idea in your head came from Him—and some that did aren't for now.

You'll walk away with: A clear framework to evaluate every book idea you have, confidence to say no to good ideas that aren't God ideas, and the peace that comes from finally knowing which book to commit to. No more decision paralysis—just Spirit-led clarity.

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50 | How to Write When You Are Burned Out And Have Nothing Left to Give

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Burnout isn't a sign you're not anointed—it's often proof you've been carrying your calling in your own strength.

If you're exhausted, resentful of your writing, and guilt-ridden for wanting to stop, this episode will show you what God's invitation really is when you have nothing left. Discover the five signs you're burned out (not just tired), why Elijah's story matters for authors right now, and practical strategies to recover without abandoning your calling. Romans 8:28 applies even to your depletion. Sometimes rest isn't disobedience—it's wisdom.

You'll walk away with: Permission to rest without guilt, clarity on whether you're burned out or just tired, and six recovery strategies that honor both your calling and your capacity. Stop white-knuckling your way through and start trusting God with your depleted season.

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49 | I Lost 2,000 Subscribers When God Redirected My Writing

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What do you do when God asks you to walk away from everything you’ve built?

In this week’s episode, I’m getting real about the season that changed everything for me as an author—the moment God told me to pivot from writing archaeological thrillers for the general market to Christian mystery suspense for faith-based readers.

It wasn’t an easy transition.

But what I gained in obedience and purpose was worth far more than any number on a screen.

If you’ve ever felt God tugging your heart toward a new direction—especially after you’ve already invested years into your current path—this episode is for you. We’re talking about:

How to know if a pivot is really from God or just your own restlessness
The difference between divine redirection and distraction
What to do when obedience costs you visibility, readers, or income
How to rebuild your author platform with faith at the center
Why nothing you’ve built is wasted when God is the one leading the change

This isn’t just about writing. It’s about surrender. About trusting that God’s plans for your creative calling are bigger, bolder, and more eternal than the brand you’ve built on your own.

If you’re standing at a crossroads, wondering if you should follow God into a new season—grab your coffee and join me for an honest, hope-filled conversation about obedience, loss, and divine purpose in your writing journey.

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48 | Christian Writing Career: Are You Writing For God or With God?

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

You dedicate your books to God, but does your writing process still feel like striving? What if your daily writing sessions could become sacred encounters where you meet with Him—not just tasks you're trying to complete for Him?

In this episode, we're exploring the profound difference between writing for God and writing with God. Discover how to transform your writing from performance-driven work into an act of worship, where the process itself becomes the offering.

You'll learn five practical, Spirit-led practices to make your writing sessions sacred: starting with stillness instead of strategy, writing one sentence as an offering, releasing outcomes before you write, turning your editing into prayer, and ending with gratitude instead of assessment.

If you're tired of the anxiety, comparison, and pressure that comes with trying to create something "worthy" of God, this message will shift everything. Learn how to approach your books as altars—places where you lay down your striving and simply abide with Him.

Stop performing. Start communing. Your writing is about to become worship.

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47 | Finding Joy and Inspiration When the Sales Aren’t There

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you a Christian author struggling to keep writing when the book sales just aren’t coming in? Do you ever wonder if all your hard work is even worth it? Many faith-driven writers hit that valley where motivation runs dry, burnout creeps in, and doubt whispers, “What’s the point?”

Friend, I’ve been in that quiet, dark place too so, in this powerful episode of Anointed Scribe, I share how I found lasting joy and inspiration to keep writing—not by chasing sales, rankings, or rapid-release strategies, but by rediscovering my true purpose as a writer in Christ.

Rooted in John 15:16, this message will help you:

Break free from striving and anxious toiling as an author
Reframe your writing journey around God’s eternal purpose
Find encouragement and renewed passion for your calling
Write with joy, even when the numbers don’t reflect your effort

If you’ve been searching for hope, clarity, and faith-filled motivation to keep going, this episode is for you.

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46 | The Surprising Fear That Blocked My Breakthrough as a Christian Author

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered why, despite your hard work and prayers, breakthrough in your writing life still feels out of reach?

At one time, I for sure did! For years, I wrestled with comparison, discouragement, and striving—never realizing that one surprising fear was quietly blocking my breakthrough as a Christian author. Maybe you’ve felt it too: the joy slipping away, the endless need to measure up, the constant second-guessing of your calling.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what God revealed to me and how He began setting me free. If you’ve been longing for clarity, peace, and true breakthrough in your writing career, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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45 | How to Write Like God Signs Your Royalty Checks (Not Amazon!)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

What if the secret to thriving as a Christian author isn’t hustling harder… but learning to rest?

In this episode, I share a very real lesson God is teaching me right now in a season of transition: how to trust Him as my ultimate provider—even when deadlines slip, income feels uncertain, and the pressure to keep producing is louder than ever.

If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt for slowing down, feared losing momentum when life pulls you away from the desk, or wondered how rest fits into the calling to write, this episode is for you.

Lean in as we explore what it looks like to write like God signs your royalty checks—not Amazon, not readers, not algorithms. Because when you trust Him with your author journey, you’ll discover that rest isn’t wasted time—it’s sacred ground where God does His deepest work.

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44 | Why Other Authors' Success Triggers You—The Biblical Cure

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

If other authors' success feels like evidence of your failure, this episode will change everything.

In this raw and honest conversation, I'm confessing my own struggle with author envy and sharing the biblical breakthrough that transformed jealousy into genuine celebration. We'll expose why comparison is particularly toxic in Kingdom work and how it's actually keeping you from the very calling God has for YOUR life.

You'll discover:

Why you can't seem to celebrate others (hint: it's deeper than jealousy)
The difference between godly inspiration and worldly competition
My personal strategy for turning envy into intercession (this changed everything)
How to genuinely rejoice when others get the breakthrough you're praying for
Why another author's success can never threaten your God-ordained assignment

Plus, I'll share the one prayer that broke my comparison addiction and the specific practice that helped me build a Kingdom-minded author community instead of a competitive network.

If you're tired of feeling triggered by success stories, exhausted from comparing your chapter 3 to their chapter 30, and ready to break free from the comparison trap once and for all—this episode is your answer.

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43 | Do Low Book Sales Mean You're Less Anointed

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Why do we feel confident and "anointed" when book sales soar, but question our calling when they crash? If you've ever let your royalty report determine your confidence as a Kingdom writer, I have too—and you're not broken. You're human.

But here's the truth: Your anointing validated you before you ever sold a single book. The confidence you're searching for in those sales numbers? You already carry it in the calling God placed on your life.

In this episode, we're diving deep into why we trade our anointing for the false confidence of earnings—and how to break free. We'll unpack:

Why we confuse financial abundance with God's approval (and what Scripture really says about it)
The difference between operating in anointing versus striving for validation
How to step into abundance without making money your idol
Four powerful shifts to anchor your confidence in your calling, not your cash flow
What it looks like to keep writing boldly when bills are due and sales are down
Practical boundaries for when anointing and abundance do align

This isn't about choosing between spiritual calling and financial success—it's about learning to steward both without letting either become your master. It's about discovering that your anointing IS your abundance, and that's the most liberating truth you'll ever embrace as a Kingdom writer.

So if you're tired of riding the emotional rollercoaster of sales-based confidence, grab your journal, settle in, and let's talk about how to root your identity where it belongs—in your irrevocable, unshakeable, dashboard-independent anointing.

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42 | How to Hear God's Voice in Your Author Business

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Has "hearing from God" about your author business ever led you straight into debt, disappointment, or confusion?

You prayed about that expensive marketing package. You fasted over the decision to quit your job and write full-time. You were absolutely certain God was opening that door. But months later, you're broke, discouraged, and wondering how you could have been so wrong about hearing His voice.

The crushing truth? Sometimes what we think is God's voice is actually our own desperation, the enemy's deception, or wishful thinking dressed up in spiritual language. And when every business decision feels "spiritual," the stakes—and potential for mistakes—skyrocket.

In this episode, discover the 5 biblical tests that distinguish God's true voice from everything else competing for your attention. Learn to identify the four specific deceptions that target Christian authors. Plus, understand the critical difference between legitimate business deadlines and manipulative urgency tactics that drown out God's voice.

You'll learn:

The Scripture Test that immediately exposes counterfeit "words from God"
Why mixed results from the 5 tests actually mean something important
How to recognize when "holy urgency" is actually human panic
The difference between God's peace and emotional excitement
Why God keeps some platforms small (and it's not punishment)
When deadlines are legitimate vs. when they're manipulation

Stop building your author business on misheard whispers. Learn to recognize the Good Shepherd's voice with confidence.

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41 | The Silent Drift That Pulls Christian Authors Away from God’s Purpose

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As Christian authors, we start writing with pure hearts—longing to serve God and encourage others. But somewhere along the way, the focus can quietly shift. Book rankings, email stats, and social media engagement begin to matter more than sitting with God. Before we realize it, our calling feels more like a career, and ministry starts looking like marketing.

In this episode of The Anointed Scribe Podcast, I open up about the silent drift that can pull Christian authors away from God’s purpose. Through my own vulnerable story and biblical encouragement, I share how God gently corrected my course—and how you, too, can realign your writing with His heart.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

The subtle pitfall every Christian author must guard against
Why even “successful” seasons can feel empty when purpose drifts
Practical questions to help you discern God’s purpose in your writing
How to exchange striving for Spirit-led creativity and peace

If your writing has started to feel heavy, this conversation will help you return to the joy of creating with God and rediscover the simplicity of why He called you to write in the first place.

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40 | The 7 Author Traps That Kill Your Results (And How to Escape Them)

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like you're working harder than ever on your writing career, but somehow getting the same disappointing results? Like you're spinning your wheels—writing more, posting more, trying more strategies—but your sales stay flat and that breakthrough seems further away than ever?

What if the problem isn't your talent or work ethic, but specific traps you've unknowingly fallen into that sabotage your results no matter how hard you try?

In this eye-opening episode, I reveal the 7 most common author traps that keep Christian writers stuck in frustrating cycles—traps I personally had to break free from in my own journey. From the false security of the KU-Only cycle to the exhausting all-or-nothing pattern that leads to burnout, these hidden saboteurs might be the real reason your author business feels stagnant.

You'll discover:

Which of the 7 traps might be holding YOU back right now
The biblical principles that helped me escape each pattern
Specific, actionable steps to break free starting today
Why recognition is your first step toward breakthrough

Whether you've written one book or twenty, this episode will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck—and more importantly, how to move forward in freedom and supernatural favor.

Your breakthrough might be just one decision away.

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39 | Why I Don't Use the Enneagram to Build My Writing Life

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Have you ever taken the Enneagram test, labeled yourself a Type 3 or Type 9, and tried to use it to grow your writing career?

I used to think it could help me become a better, more productive Christian author—until I dug deeper and realized just how misaligned it is with biblical truth.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I no longer use the Enneagram in my author journey and why I believe it could be pulling us away from who God says we are. We’ll look at its origins, how it shapes identity through the lens of self over Scripture, and why that matters if you're a writer called to serve the Kingdom.

Here’s what I unpack in this episode:

Why personality labels like “Enneagram 4” or “Type 1” can keep you stuck in false identity
How the process of sanctification in Christ reshapes who we are—daily
The difference between automatic writing and writing in the Spirit
And a call to stop trying to “fix” yourself with worldly frameworks, and start walking in the truth that you are an anointed scribe, called and equipped by God

If you’ve been relying on tools like the Enneagram to guide your writing journey, I hope this episode challenges and encourages you to root your identity in the Word, not a number.

Let’s talk about what it really means to write with purpose, power, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

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38 | How to Discern the Right Opportunities for Success in Your Christian Author Business

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode, I share a recent experience that taught me the difference between worldly success and Kingdom prosperity. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is say no to a good opportunity when it conflicts with God's calling on your life.

Here's what you'll discover:

How to recognize when an opportunity isn't aligned with your purpose
The biblical wisdom behind protecting your anointing (using Jesus' parable of the ten virgins)
Why saying "no" to good things can position you for God's best
The difference between worldly security and Kingdom prosperity
Two practical principles for staying spiritually ready: "remain anointed" and "protect your purpose"

Perfect for Christian authors who:

Struggle with decision-making in their writing career
Feel pressure to say yes to every opportunity
Want to align their business decisions with their faith
Need wisdom for discerning God's will vs. worldly success

Sometimes the most prosperous thing you can do is say no.

Join me as we explore what it means to steward your calling well, protect your anointing, and trust God's timing—even when the world tells you to grab every door that opens.

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37 | Always Feeling Behind as an Author? You're Actually Being Built

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Always feeling like you're miles behind other authors?

If you've ever felt that sinking pit in your stomach watching other writers thrive while your own progress feels painfully slow, this episode is for you.

Maybe it's seeing another author's dream vacation pics funded by book sales, or watching someone who started writing years after you already building a thriving author business. Maybe it's the constant comparison that leaves you wondering: "Am I falling behind in my calling?"

In this deeply encouraging episode, I'm challenging the narrative that you're "behind" and sharing why your slower season might actually mean you're exactly where God wants you to be.

You'll discover:

Why what the world calls delay, God often calls development
The hidden purpose behind your waiting season as a Christian author
How to stop measuring your obedience by outcomes
Practical ways to celebrate your own progress instead of comparing timelines
Why God's timing for your breakthrough is always perfect

Plus, I'm sharing a personal story about the night I almost quit writing and the question God asked me that changed everything!

If you're tired of feeling behind and ready to find peace in God's timing for your author journey, this episode will shift your entire perspective.

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36 | Fake It Till You Make It? Here’s the Biblical Truth Every Writer Needs

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of feeling like you have to perform, pretend, or project success just to be taken seriously as a Christian author?

In this episode, I open up about the moment I hit burnout trying to “fake it till I made it”—and how God lovingly showed me a better way. We’ll unpack the subtle ways counterfeit confidence creeps into our writing lives through impostor syndrome, platform pressure, and financial fear—and how to replace it with bold, Spirit-led authenticity instead.

You’ll learn:

Why worldly success strategies leave you drained and discouraged
What Scripture says about confidence, credibility, and calling
The 5 powerful steps to stop faking and start “faithing it”
How to build a writing life rooted in purpose, not performance

🎧 Grab your Bible, notebook, and a quiet space—this one’s packed with truth and freedom!

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35 | 5 Reasons Why Your Christian Book Isn't Selling

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

You wrote the book God called you to write…

But the sales aren’t coming. And now you're quietly asking the questions you’re afraid to say out loud:

“Did I hear God wrong? Did I fail? Did He forget about me?”

That crushing disappointment after obedience is real—and you’re not alone in feeling it.

You followed the nudge. You poured your heart into the words. You hit publish in faith.

And now… crickets. The dashboard becomes a daily reminder of discouragement. Your prayers feel dry. Your hope feels heavy.

Maybe you’re tweaking your blurb for the fifteenth time.

Maybe you’re second-guessing your cover, your calling—or both.

Maybe you've started protecting your heart from expecting anything at all... because hoping hurts when nothing changes.

In this raw and faith-filled episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 5 biblical truths that have anchored me in my own seasons of invisible obedience and frustrated faith. These aren’t just encouragements—they’re lifelines for weary Christian writers.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

✅ Why God called you to plant, not perform

✅ What to do when your results don’t match your obedience

✅ How to discern between delay and divine refinement

✅ What Scripture really says about fruitfulness and calling

✅ And why your message still matters—even when it feels invisible

If you're sitting in that uncomfortable space between obedience and outcome, this conversation will remind you of this powerful truth:

Your calling isn’t dependent on your sales numbers.

It’s backed by God’s faithfulness to complete what He starts.

🎧 Press play and let’s realign your heart with truth—and renew your hope, one promise at a time.

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34 | My Top 5 Christian Book Marketing Strategies That Actually Work

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Tired of choosing between book sales and your faith? This episode changes everything.

Every Christian author faces the same brutal tension: You want to sell more books and build a profitable author business, but you refuse to compromise your values or become another pushy marketer screaming "buy my book."

What if I told you that's a false choice?

In this episode, I'm revealing my personal top 5 marketing strategies that have generated real results over my 8 years of indie publishing—strategies that actually work BETTER because they're rooted in Kingdom principles, not worldly tactics.

You'll discover:

Why "email marketing with soul" gets higher open rates than traditional sales pitches
The lead magnet strategy that attracts loyal readers (not freebie hunters)
How to use social media without feeling like a desperate salesperson
Why consistent presence beats launch panic every single time
The faith-infused launch approach that transforms sales events into ministry opportunities

Plus: The 3 discernment questions that will help you choose which strategies align with YOUR calling (because what works for others might not be God's best for you).

Stop believing the lie that you have to choose between faithfulness and profitability. In God's economy, the strategies that honor Him are the ones that work best.

Ready to market your books with integrity AND see real results? Hit play now.

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Episode 22: 5 Steps to Discern the Right Marketing Strategies

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33 | When Book Sales Hijack Your Joy: 4 Steps to Take Back Control

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you letting Amazon measure your anointing? Is your joy tied to a royalty report?

Do you find yourself checking your KDP dashboard multiple times a day—and letting the numbers determine your confidence, peace, or even your calling?

In this raw and honest episode, I invite you into a heart-level conversation about the hidden emotional toll of tracking sales performance. If your mood rises and falls with your KDP stats, this is your wake-up call—and your encouragement.

We’ll explore why so many Christian writers unknowingly base their worth on what’s selling (or not), how pride can wear the mask of productivity, and why true freedom begins when we surrender the refresh button and embrace God's definition of success.

You'll leave with a practical mindset reset, biblical perspective, and a 4-step dashboard detox plan that will help you write from freedom—not for it.

Let’s break the cycle together.

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32 | Should Christian Writers Use AI? A Biblical Framework for Making the Right Choice

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Can a Christian Writer Use AI? Navigating the Moral Maze with Discernment and Faith

Everywhere you look, there's another heated debate about AI and writing. One author brags about writing a book in three days with ChatGPT, while another declares it's evil and Christians should avoid it at all costs.

Maybe you're sitting on the fence too, wondering: Is it okay to use AI in my writing? Is it a sin? Will it replace the Holy Spirit in my creative process?

The conflicting voices are getting louder, AI is advancing at lightning speed, and you're stuck battling guilt and confusion about your calling as a Christian writer.

What if there was a biblical way to think through this decision that honors both your faith and your craft?

In this episode, discover my proven 3-Filter Framework (Faith, Fruit, and Faithfulness) that helps you discern whether AI tools align with your calling as a Kingdom

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31 | Failed Book Launch? How Christian Authors Can Bounce Back

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400

You've launched your book and now you're staring at those devastating book sales numbers. Your book launch didn't fail. There's a way to revive your sales.

If your book launch fell flat and you're watching crickets instead of cash flow, this episode is your lifeline. Thousands of Christian authors face the same crushing disappointment when their carefully planned launch generates more silence than sales.

In this episode, you'll discover:

✅ Why 90% of book launches actually "fail" (and why this isn't the end of your story)

✅ The 3-phase recovery system that turns failed launches into profitable long-term income

✅ How to resurrect dead book sales using the 90-day content revival strategy

✅ The lead magnet secrets that build your true fan base (works for fiction AND non-fiction)

✅ Biblical principles for persistent marketing that honors God while growing your income

✅ Why your "failed" launch might actually be God's way of teaching you the right path

Whether you're a first-time author or you've launched multiple books that didn't perform, this episode gives you the exact roadmap to recover emotionally, spiritually, and financially. No more wondering if you'll ever make money from your writing—just proven strategies that Christian authors are using right now to build sustainable book businesses.

Stop letting disappointment steal your author dreams. Your comeback starts today.

Perfect for Christian fiction authors, non-fiction writers, self-published authors, and anyone whose book marketing isn't working.

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30 | How to Find Time to Write When Life Won't Stop

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

You want to write your book—but life won't slow down. The errands. The appointments. The constant demands. The exhausting pull between your responsibilities and the story God placed on your heart... and writing keeps getting bumped to the bottom of the list.

Sound familiar? You've tried productivity systems, but none of them work for someone managing life's competing demands while trying to birth a book that matters.

In this honest and hope-filled episode, we unpack the real reason you're struggling to find time to write—and it's not what the productivity gurus told you.

If you're tired of worldly hustle and ready for a biblical approach to time management for authors, this episode will transform how you manage your writing time.

🎙️ Inside, you'll discover how to stop conquering time and start stewarding it so you can create sustainable writing rhythms, work with your life's seasons, and finally make progress on your book—even when life feels chaotic.

Perfect for Christian authors who want to honor both their calling to write AND their other God-given responsibilities.

👉 Ready to find time to write when life won't stop? Listen now!

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29 | 7 Strategies to Keep Writing When Nobody's Buying Your Books

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Your last book launch was a disappointment. Sales are practically non-existent, and now you're staring at a blank page wondering if you should even bother writing another word.

The voice in your head whispers "Maybe I'm not cut out for this" every time you sit down to write. But what if the problem isn't you but that nobody taught you how to keep going when the results don't match the effort?

In this intensely practical episode, you'll learn 7 specific, actionable strategies that will reignite your writing motivation so that you can build a sustainable author business that honors both God and your family's financial needs. No fluff, no theory—just proven methods that work when you're ready to quit.

You'll discover:

The Reader Magnet System that gets your books into the right hands
How to find and work with an accountability partner who actually gets the struggle
The Small Wins Journal that rewires your brain for progress over perfection
Why a Strategic Creative Detox might be exactly what your creativity needs
How to build a Beta Reader Pipeline that crushes imposter syndrome
The Two-Project System that keeps hope alive when one book feels cursed
The Weekly Strategy Review that turns prayer into practical business wisdom

Perfect for Christian authors who are:

Struggling to stay motivated after disappointing book launches
Feeling stuck between faithfulness to their calling and financial reality
Ready for concrete steps instead of just spiritual encouragement
Wanting to serve God while also serving their family's needs

Note: If you're dealing with deep discouragement or spiritual doubt about your calling, listen to Episode 19 (Discouraged Writer, God's Still Writing Your Story) and Episode 20 (Feeling Stuck in Your Author Business? What to Do When You're Not Seeing Success Yet) first. Those episodes provide the spiritual foundation for today's practical strategies.

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Send me a message about which strategy you're implementing first

Your calling hasn't changed just because your sales have been slow. Sometimes you just need the right strategies to turn faithfulness into fruitfulness.

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28 | Are You a Christian Writer or a Kingdom Writer?

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Discover the profound difference between being a Christian who writes and being a true Kingdom writer with strategic purpose and eternal impact. This episode unpacks the identity crisis many faith-based authors face and provides clarity for your writing calling.

As Christian authors, we often struggle with conflicting tensions—wanting commercial success while making Kingdom impact, feeling guilty about marketing while needing to reach readers, and questioning if our writing truly matters for eternity.

This uncertainty can lead to paralysis, confusion, and overwhelm that robs you of both joy and effectiveness. Without clarity on your Kingdom identity as a writer, you risk creating content that's merely "clean" rather than truly transformative.

In this episode, I share five practical strategies to move from being a Christian writer in name to a Kingdom writer in practice, so you can:

Write with confidence, knowing your exact purpose and calling
Market your books without guilt, seeing promotion as biblical stewardship
Create content with eternal impact, regardless of genre or market
Embrace the integration of commercial viability with Kingdom values
Experience the freedom and joy that comes from writing in partnership with the Holy Spirit

Whether you're questioning your calling, struggling with book marketing, or wanting deeper purpose in your writing, this episode gives you the practical, Spirit-led framework to write with both excellence and eternal impact.

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27 | How to Sell Your Books Without Feeling Pushy or Guilty

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

That tight, sinking feeling in your gut when it's time to promote your book? I feel it too. Every time you try to share your work, you freeze—afraid of coming across as too salesy or just in it for the money.

What if this fear is actually keeping your God-given message from reaching the very people who need it most? Your reluctance to market isn't humility—it might be poor stewardship of the talents He's entrusted to you.

In this episode, I'm tackling the heart of this challenge: how to effectively promote and market your books without feeling pushy or salesy.

You'll discover how to market your books with both biblical integrity and business savvy—so you can reach more readers, make a greater impact, and yes, even earn from your calling without the guilt.

Join me to learn five scriptural principles that will transform how you promote your books and connect your message with the readers God intended it for.

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26 | Are You Secretly Taking Credit for God's Work in Your Writing Career?

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you unknowingly stealing God's glory? Most Christian authors are—without even realizing it. This uncomfortable truth might be affecting your writing career more than you think.

What happens when success comes your way? Who gets the real credit in your heart? This episode exposes the subtle mindset shift that transforms not just how you view your achievements, but potentially your entire author business.

If you've ever wondered why some Christian authors experience peace regardless of sales numbers while others constantly stress about results, this message contains the missing piece.

Feeling uncertain about whether writing professionally is truly your calling?

Use my FREE 'Am I Called to Write Professionally?' discernment guide to help you clarify your writing calling! Link below! ⬇️

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25 | 5 Doubts That Make Christian Writers Question Their Calling

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you feeling paralyzed by uncertainty about your writing calling? You're not alone. As Christian writers, we all struggle with the crippling doubt that silences our God-given voice and purpose.

In this powerful episode, I tackle the five specific doubts that attack us as Christian authors: the "Moses Doubt" (feeling unqualified), the "Gideon Doubt" (when circumstances contradict your calling), the "Jonah Doubt" (running from what God wants you to write), the "Elijah Doubt" (feeling isolated in your journey), and the "Peter Doubt" (comparison with other authors).

You'll discover biblical wisdom and practical strategies to overcome each doubt that's keeping you from fulfilling your writing ministry. Whether you're struggling with rejection letters, poor book sales, fear of vulnerability, or imposter syndrome, I provide the spiritual clarity you need to reconnect with your divine purpose as a writer.

Don't let doubt silence your pen another day.

🔥 If you resonated with any of these doubts we discussed today, I've created a special guide to help you gain clarity. The '4-Question Discernment Guide' picks up where today's episode leaves off, helping you translate what you've learned into personal clarity about your writing calling.

🎁 Download my free discernment guide to get clear on your calling

Your words matter to the Kingdom. It's time to write with confidence again.

👉 Listen now to discover what's stopping you from stepping into your calling!

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24 | Email Marketing for Christian Writers! Do This to Transform Your Email List.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Are you struggling with what to send your email subscribers? Feel stuck in a cycle of book promotions that seem to fall flat? I'll show you how to transform your approach to email marketing forever.

In this episode, I reveal a Biblical perspective on email marketing that shifts the focus from "what can my list do for me" to "how can I minister to my readers?"

Through seven Scripture-based principles and practical implementation tips, I'll teach you how Jesus would approach building and nurturing a reader email list. Whether you're just starting or looking to revitalize your existing subscriber base, I offer both the spiritual foundation and tactical strategies to make your email marketing more authentic, consistent, and meaningful.

Stop viewing your list as just a marketing asset and start seeing the it for what God truly intended it to be!

👉 Tune in now to transform your email marketing!

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23 | Social Media for Christian Writers

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When social media starts to feel like a burden instead of a tool, it’s time to rethink your approach. In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re exploring how to use social media intentionally—as a strategic part of your author marketing strategy—without compromising your faith, peace, or purpose.

You’ll learn how to shift from striving for visibility to showing up with authenticity, from chasing algorithms to creating impact, and how to build an online presence that aligns with your mission and truly serves your readers.

This is about using your author platform wisely—not for self-promotion, but for Kingdom purpose.

If the pressure to perform has left you feeling distracted or discouraged, this episode will help you reframe social media as a space for connection, ministry, and growth in your Christian business.

Listen now and start using your online presence and social media as a powerful tool that supports your calling, strengthens your author brand, and fits within a well-rounded author marketing strategy.

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22 | 5 Steps to Discern the Right Marketing Strategies for Your Author Business

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we dive into the 5 essential steps Christian authors need to discern the right marketing strategies that honor God and align with their values.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to follow worldly tactics in your book promotion, this episode is for you.

Learn how to avoid fear-driven strategies and create an author brand that reflects your Kingdom purpose. Whether you’re navigating book launches, growing your platform, or connecting with readers, these practical steps will help you lead your business with faith and integrity.

You'll discover how to stop chasing trends and instead, build a business that's rooted in prayer, peace, and purpose. I’ll also share personal insights and practical tips on how to make marketing decisions that reflect your faith and align with God’s will for your writing career.

Are you ready to build your author business God's way?

👉 Listen now to discover how to align your marketing strategies with God’s will and move forward with confidence as a Christian author.

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21 | Christian Writer Income: Is It Biblical to Profit from Books?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

As Christian writers, many of us quietly wrestle with guilt over wanting to earn money from our books. Somewhere along the line, we’ve been made to believe that desiring financial freedom—or building a profitable author business—is somehow greedy… or even unfaithful.

But is that really what the Bible teaches?

In this powerful episode, we open up a much-needed conversation about the tension between faith and finances for Christian creatives. You’ll discover why feeling guilty about making money isn’t from God, what Scripture actually says about wealth and abundance, and how to examine your heart motives without shame.

If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s wrong to want money as a Christian author—or feared that success might pull you away from your calling—this episode is for you. You don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fruitful.

🎙️ What you'll walk away with:

A fresh, biblical perspective on money, guilt, and calling
The truth about Romans 8:1 and how it applies to your author business
A heart check on motives and identity around wealth
Encouragement to walk in financial freedom—God’s way

Let this episode be the permission your soul has been craving.

You are anointed to write. You are anointed to earn. And yes—you are anointed to thrive.

👉 Listen now to find out how God feels about wanting and having wealth as Christian writers!

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20 | Not Seeing Success in Your Author Business Yet? Do this!

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Are you in a season where everything feels slow, fruitless, or just plain stuck? Maybe you’ve been faithfully showing up—writing your books, building your platform, and trusting God with your author dreams—but you’re just not seeing the kind of growth, sales, or traction you hoped for.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to bloom where you’re planted—especially when you're in a dry, waiting, or pruning season in your author business. These moments aren't setbacks; they’re part of God’s refining process. And while they can feel frustrating, they’re often the most spiritually significant and foundational seasons for long-term fruitfulness.

We’ll explore how to identify the spiritual and practical season you're in, how to trust God's timing, and what intentional, faith-based steps you can take right now—even if success feels far off. You'll learn:

✅ What the Bible says about seasons, fruitfulness, and patience

✅ How to recognize when you're being pruned, prepared, or planted

✅ Why "small beginnings" matter and how to tend your current assignment

✅ Simple ways to keep showing up with faith when growth feels hidden

✅ How to partner with God in your author business without striving

Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck between book launches, this episode will give you perspective, peace, and practical tools to keep going—rooted in God’s purpose and timing for your writing ministry.

Friend, just because you're not blooming yet doesn’t mean nothing’s happening. God is growing you. Right here. Right now.

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19 | Discouraged Writer, God’s Still Writing Your Story

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

Feeling Discouraged in Your Writing? God’s Not Done With Your Story.

You’ve poured your heart into your writing, tried every strategy, and invested more time and money than you ever imagined. Yet the sales aren’t coming, the visibility isn’t growing, and you’re left wondering… Is this even worth it? Did I really hear God right?

Friend, if you’re feeling weary, invisible, or on the verge of giving up—this episode is for you.

We’re having an honest heart-to-heart about discouragement—what causes it, how to shift your focus, and why perseverance isn’t just about pushing through, but about leaning into God’s strength. Because here’s the truth: your calling hasn’t changed just because the journey is hard.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ How to overcome discouragement and realign your focus with God’s promises.

✨ The #1 perspective shift that will help you stop measuring your success by book sales.

✨ Why delays and setbacks might actually be part of God’s preparation process for something bigger.

✨ Biblical wisdom from James, Hebrews, and Philippians to strengthen your faith as a writer.

✨ A powerful reminder that God is still writing your story—and it’s not over yet.

If you’ve ever doubted your purpose, felt invisible in the writing world, or wondered if your words really matter—you are not alone.

So take a deep breath, grab your coffee (or lace up your shoes for a walk), and let’s talk about how to persevere with faith when discouragement threatens to steal your calling.

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Stay rooted, keep writing, and trust the process. God’s not done yet.

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18 | How To Include God in the Everyday Tasks of Writing & Business

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0400

We invite God into our writing, but what about the business side of things? If you've ever felt disconnected from Him when tackling the admin, marketing, or technical tasks of self-publishing—you're not alone.

In this episode, we're diving deep into how to include God in the everyday backend tasks of your writing business, so you can move from feeling drained and overwhelmed to seeing these moments as sacred acts of worship.

You’ll discover:

✅ Why we often separate faith from business (and how to shift this mindset)

✅ How even the most mundane tasks—like bookkeeping and marketing—are part of your calling

✅ Practical ways to invite God into every part of your author journey

✅ A powerful garden analogy that will completely change how you see your writing business

If God called you to write, He cares about ALL of it—not just the creative parts. So, let’s stop compartmentalizing our faith and start building an author business that thrives with Him at the center.

🎧 Hit play now and let’s dive in!

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17 | How to Tune Out Distractions and Claim Back Your Time

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0500

Are you constantly putting your writing at the bottom of your priority list? In this faith-filled episode, discover why not having time isn't your real problem—it's the constant distractions stealing your focus from what truly matters.

Join me as I reveal the biblical wisdom behind creating sacred writing discipline and reclaiming your calling as a Christian author.

Learn practical strategies to:

Identify the subtle distractions sabotaging your writing time
Create boundaries that honor your God-given purpose
Transform your writing practice into an act of worship
Silence the voices of doubt, fear, and comparison
Establish a "sacred discipline" that makes space for divine creativity

If you're tired of watching another day slip by without progress on your manuscript, this episode provides both spiritual encouragement and actionable steps to break free from distraction and step confidently into your writing calling. Your words matter—and it's time to prioritize them.

For Christian authors who want to build their writing career with God at the center, this is your permission to make writing the non-negotiable it's meant to be.

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16 | 5 Things To Do When No One Supports Your Writing

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What do you do when those closest to you—your spouse, your family, your Christian friends—don’t support your writing journey? When their words make you question your calling, doubt creeps in, and you wonder if you heard God wrong.

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re diving deep into the loneliness, discouragement, and spiritual battles that come when the people in your life don’t understand or validate your calling as a Christian writer. I’ll share personal experiences, biblical wisdom, and practical steps to help you stay rooted in God’s purpose for your writing—even when no one claps for you.

🔹 Why doubt often comes through those closest to us

🔹 The enemy’s strategy to discourage your calling

🔹 Biblical examples of waiting, faith, and perseverance

🔹 How to respond with grace (without arguing or giving up!)

🔹 Why human validation isn’t necessary when you have God’s approval

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unappreciated, or doubted in your writing journey, this episode is for you. Because God sees, God understands, and your obedience will never be wasted.

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15 | Why Christian Writers Give Up (And How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Is it time to walk away? You dreamed of writing something that mattered—something that would inspire, encourage, maybe even change lives. You were certain God called you to this. But now… the passion has dimmed. The words won’t come. The silence—no feedback, no sales, no validation—feels like a verdict. And the question lingers: Was I ever really called to this? Should I just quit?

If you’ve ever wrestled with that thought, this episode is for you. We’re digging into the real reasons Christian writers give up—why so many start strong but never finish. More importantly, we’re uncovering how to push past the doubt, the burnout, and the weight of comparison to keep writing with faith and perseverance.

Because what if the very thing making you want to quit is proof that your words matter more than you realize?

Before you walk away, let’s talk about what’s really holding you back—and why your story isn’t over yet.

👉 Listen now to learn how you can and should keep going when everything in you wants to give up!

Episode 13: 5 Biblical Ways to Break Free From Striving

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14 | The Hardest Part of Being a Christian Writer (And It’s Not What You Think)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Ever feel like writing faith-based books is heavier than you expected? You’re not alone. But what if I told you the hardest part of being a Christian writer isn’t writer’s block, book sales, or even marketing? What if the real challenge is something much deeper—something no one really talks about?

In this raw and eye-opening episode, we dive into the unseen struggles that come with writing for God. From the spiritual weight of your calling to the doubt that creeps in before you hit publish, this conversation is one every Christian writer needs to hear.

If you’ve ever wondered:

✅ Am I really called to write?

✅ What if I misrepresent Scripture in my books?

✅ Why does this calling feel so heavy sometimes?

Then this episode is for you.

💡 Inside, you’ll discover:

The single biggest struggle Christian authors face (and how to overcome it)
Why Galatians 1:8-10 is a critical warning for faith-based writers
How to write with confidence and conviction while staying true to Scripture
The hidden reason writing for the Kingdom feels harder than you thought

You weren’t meant to carry this burden alone. Tune in now and learn how to walk boldly in your calling as God’s anointed scribe.

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13 | 5 Biblical Ways to Break Free from Striving

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Are You Caught in the Hustle Trap? Here’s How to Break Free from Striving and Thrive as a Christian Writer!

If you feel like no matter how much you write, market, and hustle, it’s never enough—this episode is for you! The pressure to keep up with rapid book releases, growing your platform, and hitting financial goals can leave you drained, uninspired, and distant from God. But what if success isn’t found in striving, but in surrender?

In this heart-to-heart episode, I share 5 powerful ways to break free from the hustle trap and step into God's plan for your writing career. You’ll learn:

✅ How to recognize if you’re caught in a cycle of striving

✅ The biblical truth about hustle vs. holy ambition

✅ How to trust God as your ultimate provider

✅ Why prioritizing rest is an act of faith

✅ A game-changing mindset shift that will help you write with peace and purpose

Scripture says in John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

It’s time to stop hustling in your own strength and start abiding in His!

🎧 Hit play now and let’s talk about how to write and thrive—without burnout.

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12 | Redefining Success as a Christian Writer

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

What does success look like for you? What if success isn’t about wealth, recognition, or achieving lofty goals? What if it’s something deeper, tied to eternal purpose and flourishing in every area of life?

In this powerful episode of Anointed Scribe, we explore how God’s definition of success and prosperity challenges worldly standards, offering a richer perspective rooted in faith and obedience.

Through heartfelt stories, scripture-based insights, and practical advice, you’ll learn how to:

Redefine success and prosperity beyond financial gain
Align your writing and goals with God’s purpose
Anchor your work in your “Big Why” to create lasting impact

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a relentless cycle of chasing success—striving for numbers, accolades, or financial gain—only to feel empty and unfulfilled, then this is the episode you need to tune into today.

Because this is where your journey to real success and prosperity begins!

👉 Listen now to redefine your success and prosper as a Christian Writer!

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11 | Rejection is a Gift: How to find Purpose and Growth in Every No

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Rejection hurts, doesn’t it? Whether it’s an agent or publisher’s ‘no thanks,’ a bad review, or disappointing book sales, rejection and negative reviews can feel like a blow to the heart.

But what if rejection isn’t a setback but a steppingstone? What if that negative review is a gift?

In this episode, we’ll flip the script on rejection, exploring how to see it as an opportunity to refine your craft, write better books, and move closer to your dream of thriving as a Christian writer.

You’ll learn why rejection doesn’t define your calling, how it can propel you toward excellence, and why God uses every ‘no’ to prepare you for His bigger ‘yes.’

If you’re ready to turn rejection into a tool for growth and success, this episode is for you.

👉 Listen now to find purpose and growth in every 'no'!

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10 | Get Out of Your Own Way and Unlock Your Writing Potential

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Are you sabotaging your own writing goals without realizing it? In this transformative episode of Anointed Scribe: Diary of a Christian Writer, Urcelia dives deep into the subtle yet powerful force of self-sabotage that keeps Christian writers from fulfilling their God-given calling.

With a practical Christian writer's guide, she'll share how you can break the chains of self-sabotage for good. Explore the hidden fears that drive procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt, and discover how to confront them with biblical truths and practical strategies.

Drawing on wisdom from C.S. Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, and her own writing journey, Urcelia provides profound insights and actionable steps to help you break free from limiting beliefs and step boldly into your purpose.

Whether you’re struggling to start your next writing project or wrestling with comparison and fear of failure, this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you to write faithfully and thrive as God’s anointed scribe.

Key Takeaways:

The root causes of self-sabotage and how they manifest in your writing life.
Biblical affirmations and truths to reframe your mindset.
Practical tips for overcoming fear and taking consistent action.
Encouragement to trust God’s timing and celebrate progress, no matter how small.

Episodes and resources mentioned in this episode:

> Episode 7

> 31 Days of Affirmations for Christian writers (Download from the Resource Library)

Don’t let fear and self-doubt hold you back any longer.

Tune in now, and remember—for such a time as this, you have been called to write boldly and faithfully for His glory!

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09 | 7 Steps to Building an Author Platform That Honors God

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As a Christian writer, you know your words matter. But have you ever paused to think about what your author brand truly represents? Are your stories and social media posts pointing others to Jesus—or pulling them toward something else?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by worldly pressures to market yourself, struggled to balance faith with building an author career, or questioned how your writing impacts eternity, this episode is for you.

Join me, Urcelia Teixeira, as I unpack seven practical steps to creating an author platform that glorifies God while staying true to your calling as His ambassador. We’ll dive into Scripture, wrestle with hard questions, and tackle challenges like prioritizing purpose over popularity.

This conversation is a heartfelt call to realign your writing with God’s mission and embrace the eternal significance of your words.

Don’t miss the inspiration, encouragement, and actionable tips to thrive as God’s anointed scribe in a world that often values trends over truth.

Tune in, reflect, and reignite your purpose as a writer called for such a time as this.

👉 Listen now to get 7 powerful steps to building your author brand.

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08 | From Overwhelm to Focus: Starting Your Writing Year with Clarity and Grace

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The start of a new year can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Fresh goals, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to "get it right" can leave even the most passionate Christian writers feeling drained and stuck.

But what if you could swap stress for clarity and chaos for peace?

In this episode of Anointed Scribe: Diary of a Christian Writer, I share practical tips and fresh insights to help you beat overwhelm, set realistic goals, and reconnect with your God-given vision.

From powerful strategies to refocus and recharge to scriptural encouragement that will breathe life into your calling, this episode is packed with the tools you need to start your year with intention and grace.

Are you ready to overcome overwhelm and write with purpose in 2025?

If you’re a Christian writer already feeling like you’ve lost your focus and drive just days into 2025, this episode is for you.

👉 Listen now to beat overwhelm and distraction and stay on course this new year.

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07 | Author Business Plan, Vision Board, and Affirmations for 2025, the Christian way!

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Are you ready to make 2025 the year you align your writing, business, and goals with God’s purpose?

In this episode, I’m sharing how to seek God’s guidance for your author business plan, whether vision boards are biblical (and how to create one that honors Him), and why speaking Scripture-based affirmations over your writing, books and Christian business is a game-changer.

If you’ve ever wondered how to combine faith and strategy in your author business to create a truly anointed year, stick around—this episode is packed with Bible verses, practical tips, and personal insights that will help you align your book publishing goals with God’s purpose so you can walk into the new year with faith and confidence.

👉 PLUS...I have an exclusive free 31-Day Christian Affirmations for Writers printable just for you!

Bring your coffee and notebook. You're not going to want to miss this one!

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06 | Your Writer's Block Breakthrough!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Struggling to overcome writer's block? Feeling stuck, discouraged, or like the words just won’t come no matter how hard you try?

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re diving deep into a hidden struggle that many Christian writers face but rarely recognize for what it truly is.

What if the resistance you’re feeling has nothing to do with your creativity or ability—but everything to do with silencing the God-given message on your heart? Together, we’ll uncover what's really at play and explore how to approach your writing with renewed clarity, faith, and purpose.

Perfect for Christian authors, aspiring writers, and anyone called to create for God’s glory, this episode offers powerful encouragement and practical advice to help you break through and write boldly.

If you’re ready for a breakthrough that could transform the way you write, tune in. Your words matter, and the One who called you to this work has already secured your victory.

👉 Listen now for the breakthrough you've been waiting for!

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05 | Christian Writing Techniques to Transform Your Writing Career

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Why did God choose Moses, David, and Paul—ordinary people—to write extraordinary works that have shaped history? What made their writing so anointed and timeless? In this transformative episode, Urcelia Teixeira uncovers the proven formula that these biblical writers used to go from ordinary to divinely inspired scribes.

Whether you’re an aspiring Christian writer or an experienced author, this episode will empower you to tap into the same divine source of inspiration that fueled the greatest biblical writings.

Urcelia shares practical, Spirit-led steps to prepare your heart, mind, and soul before you write—techniques that have elevated her own mystery thriller series and deepened her relationship with God. By the end, you’ll walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to write with divine purpose.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if this episode blesses you! Your feedback helps grow our Anointed Scribe Tribe and ensures others find this encouragement.

Resources Mentioned:

Matthew 6:33: Seek first His Kingdom.
Bible apps: Abide & YouVersion.

Books Mentioned:

Every Good Gift

Jacob's Well

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04 | Do book sales and Amazon rankings matter?

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever felt stuck staring at your Amazon KDP dashboard, wondering if all your efforts as an author are worth it?
In this heartfelt episode of Anointed Scribe, I open up about my personal struggles with doubt, disappointment, and striving for success in the indie publishing world. Sharing the powerful lesson God taught me during one of my lowest moments, this episode is a reminder that writing with a Kingdom purpose goes far beyond book sales and Amazon rankings.

Tune in for encouragement, actionable steps to overcome the “valley season” in your writing journey, and a fresh perspective on aligning your expectations with God’s mission for your life.
Whether you're a Christian fiction or non-fiction author or someone navigating a purpose-driven path, this episode will inspire you to press on and thrive as God’s Anointed Scribe.

👉 Listen now for the encouragement your heart needs to press on with faith and purpose!

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03 | How To Take Your Writing To the Next Level

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Are you writing with purpose or simply relying on your talent? In this episode, I dive deep into what it means to go from being called to being anointed as a Christian writer. I'll share how my own spiritual awakening transformed my writing and I'll reveal the essential ingredient every Christian author needs to truly thrive.

If you’ve ever wondered how to align your writing with God’s purpose, this episode is for you. It’s time to discover the key to creating books that impact lives and glorify God.

👉 Listen now to uncover the secret to becoming an anointed scribe!

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02 | 5 Ways to Know if God is Calling You to be a Christian Writer

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered if God is calling you to write?

In this episode of Anointed Scribe, I’m opening up about my own journey and the unexpected, sometimes difficult moments that eventually led me to recognize God’s hand guiding my path to full time writing. I’ll share how a piece of harsh feedback (complete with “poop brownies”) and a heart-wrenching confession from my best friend were all part of God’s way of redirecting me from a path of personal ambition to one of Kingdom purpose.

By the end of this episode, I’ll walk you through five questions that helped me, and may help you, discern if God is calling you to write for Him.

You’ll learn how to identify His guidance in your writing life and align your creative gifts with His purpose.

Listen closely, because you might discover that your journey to becoming an anointed writer has already begun.

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01 | What No One Tells You About Being a Christian Writer

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the very first episode of the Anointed Scribe Podcast!
If you're a Christian writer who longs to build a successful author business without compromising your faith, you're in the right place.

In this debut episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the heart behind this podcast—and the mission God has placed on mine. You’ll hear how my own journey as an indie author began, the spiritual struggles I’ve faced along the way, and how God began to teach me to build my author business His way.

This show isn’t just about writing tips—it’s about helping you build a thriving author business fully aligned with God’s Word. I’ll be sharing biblical wisdom, mindset breakthroughs, and practical, Scripture-based business strategies to help you steward your calling with excellence, grow your impact, and honor Christ in every aspect of your writing journey.

Whether you're just starting out or you've already published a few books, this episode sets the tone for what's ahead—encouragement, truth, practical tools, and Spirit-led strategies to help you thrive as God’s anointed scribe.

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Trailer | Called to Thrive as God's Anointed Scribe!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Anointed Scribe Podcast! I’m so glad you’re here.

In this short trailer episode, I share the heart behind the show and how God completely transformed the way I approach my writing and author business. When I first started out, I got caught up in the pressure to perform—chasing rankings, stressing over sales, and striving to succeed in a world that measures worth by numbers. But deep down, I knew something was off.

By God’s grace, He began teaching me how to build my author business His way—rooted in His Word, led by peace, and driven by purpose. And now He’s called me to help you do the same.

If you’re a Christian author who longs to honor God with your writing, but you’re struggling to balance your faith with the demands of publishing and business—this podcast is for you.

Each week, I’ll share Spirit-led insights, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help you write with clarity, overcome mindset struggles, and grow a thriving author business that glorifies God and serves His people.

Hit play to learn more—and if it resonates, be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode.

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Because for such a time as this, you’ve been called to thrive as God’s Anointed Scribe.

Learn more about Urcelia and her books at urcelia.com.

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