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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writers pay attention to the first sentence. Writing great first sentences is an art worth practicing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barnabas Piper is an author, blogger, podcaster and Marketing Manager at the publisher, B & H Academic. He joins me to talk about his book, The Curious Christian: How Discovering Wonder Enriches Every Part of Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Challies, a Christian book reviewer with over 15 years of experience, discusses his journey from personal website to popular blog, challenges of balancing writing and calling, importance of impact over numbers in content creation, managing self-awareness and ambition, avoiding procrastination, and navigating writing challenges and relationships with words.