Pastor Writer: Conversations on Reading, Writing, and the Christian Life
Chase Replogle
The Pastor Writer podcast is a series of conversations and reflections on the Christian life through reading and writing. From interviews with authors to thoughts on scripture and culture, Chase Replogle offers a wide range of topics and explorations. Chase is a church pastor and writer. You can follow more of his work at pastorwriter.com
Episodes
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Nov 11, 2018 • 44min
Benjamin Vrbicek — Reflections on the Pursuit of Writing
Benjamin Vrbicek is the author of the soon to be released, Don't Just Send a Resume and has written for Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, and For the Church.
Nov 4, 2018 • 44min
The Writing and Legacy of Eugene Peterson — with Drew Dyck
Drew Dyck, Acquisitions Editor at Moody and Editor for Christianity Today Pastors, joins me to talk about his experiences with Eugene Peterson, his writing and legacy.
Oct 28, 2018 • 36min
Doug Wilson — Writing is Life and Conversation
Doug Wilson is a prolific author across a wide range of topics: from education and history to parenting and cultural issues. He joins me to talk about his book, Wordsmithy: Hot Tips for the Writing Life.
Oct 22, 2018 • 49min
Zack Eswine — A Stamina for Being Overlooked
Zack Eswine is the author of the book, The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus. It's on my must-read list for pastors.
Oct 15, 2018 • 55min
Heath Adamson — Writing with David and the Psalms
Heath Adamson is the author of the recently released, Grace in the Valley: Awakening to God's Presence When He Feels Far Away. The book offers a personal and contemplative look at Psalm 23.
Oct 8, 2018 • 55min
George P. Wood — You Aren't Taking Your Reading Seriously Enough
George P. Wood has reviewed hundreds of books. Amazon users have recognized his work, by ranking him as #543 in all Amazon reviewers. His passion for books and reading supports his work as the executive editor of Assemblies of God Publications.One of the most obvious takeaways from my conversation with George is how seriously he takes his reading. It's long been a mantra that "leaders are readers." George demonstrates the importance of thinking more deeply about what you read. And deciding what to read next is not as easy as it might seem.George offers advice on how he chooses what to read and the responsibility Pastors bear to read well and engage the reading of their congregation.
Oct 2, 2018 • 23min
Chase Replogle — There's No Sentence Like The First Sentence
Writers pay attention to the first sentence. Writing great first sentences is an art worth practicing.
Sep 24, 2018 • 54min
Karl Vaters — Writing and Success for a Small Church Pastor
Karl Vaters is a pastor and author of Small Church Essentials. He blogs at NewSmallChurch.com and for Christianity Today. He joins me to talk about writing and success in a small church context.
Sep 19, 2018 • 48min
Thomas Umstattd — Going Viral & First Steps In Author Marketing
Thomas Umstattd, Jr. is an author, speaker, and consultant helping authors better market their writing. He is also the co-host of the Novel Marketing Podcast.
Sep 11, 2018 • 54min
Karen Swallow Prior — Promiscuous and Virtuous Reading
Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is a professor of English at Liberty University and the author of the recently released On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books.
