May 15, 2026
This special episode is for those who are writers and illustrators or who want to become writers and illustrators. We will have our regular episode again at the beginning of June.
Summary
This episode explores the journey of Christian writers, addressing fears and procrastination that hinder writing, and promoting a transformative writing retreat in a castle in Oklahoma. Host Terrie Hellard-Brown shares insights on overcoming obstacles, the importance of faith, and how to turn writing dreams into reality.
Key Topics
Fear as a barrier to writing
Procrastination and prioritization
The spiritual calling of writing
Details of the upcoming castle retreat in Oklahoma
Strategies for overcoming writer's block and fear
Takeaways
Fear of judgment cripples many Christian writers, but faith can overcome it.
Procrastination often stems from feeling overwhelmed; prioritizing writing is essential.
Writing retreats provide clarity, community, and spiritual renewal.
Getting started is the hardest part; write even if it's terrible at first.
God's calling is bigger than our fears; stepping out in faith is crucial.
Sound Bites
"You're afraid they'll laugh at you."
"Fear not, over 300 times in the Bible."
"Write even if it's absolutely terrible."
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Sparking Everyday Discipleship
00:30 The Calling to Write and Share Stories
01:55 The Excitement of the Upcoming Retreat
03:20 Overcoming Fear in Writing
06:44 The Importance of Perspective in Writing
09:36 Confronting Procrastination
12:54 Embracing the Writing Process
13:59 The Retreat Experience and Writing Goals
15:23 Logistics and Final Thoughts on the Retreat