Pastor Writer: Conversations on Reading, Writing, and the Christian Life

David Rawlings joins me to talk about his transition from copywriting and non-fiction to novels. David just released his debut novel, The Baggage Handler, and is under contract with Thomas Nelson for two more. David's books are modern parables that help readers discover Christ's kingdom through story.We discuss making the transition to fiction and how studying fiction can impact non-fiction writers. There is a lot of helpful information for both fiction and non-fiction writers and encouragement for writers trying to figure out what to do with that novel idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pierce Taylor Hibbs serves as the Associate Director of the Theological English Department at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of "The Speaking Trinity and His Worded World: Why Language Is at the Center of Everything" and "Finding God in the Ordinary."At the core of our conversation is the question, is there such a thing as Christian writing? Are there qualities that Christian writers should possess.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glenna is a pastor's wife, a mom to two boys, a musician, and writer. She released her first solo album, Hold Me fast, in 2017. You can find her music on Spotify and iTunes. Her first book, The Promise is His Presence: Why God is Always Enough, releases this summer with P & R Publishing. And she already has another book, Everyday Faithfulness, set to release from Crossway in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I enjoy sharing lessons I'm learning from my writing. This episode addresses my attempts at humor and the disturbing discovery those jokes have lead me to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Mathis is executive editor for desiringGod.org and pastor at Cities Church in Minneapolis/St. Paul. He is the author of Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Herod joins me to talk about his deepest sufferings and how they have shaped his story and ministry. Pick up his book, Suffer Well: Walking Victoriously Through Your Valleys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John serves as pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Perman has taken up the task of reshaping productivity with a commitment to Gospel centrality. His advice is practical and deeply theological. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second in our series, Scripture Can Teach You to Write, we take a look at how the author of 1 & 2 Samuel uses setups and payoffs to keep the reader's attention through the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Motaung is the author of the memoir, A Place To Land: A Story of Longing & Belonging as well as the newly released book, co-authored with Shannon Popkin, Influence: Building A Platform that Elevates Jesus (Not Me). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices