Welcome to Kingdom Writers where CJ and Shelley Hitz help you take a step of faith to finally finish your book. This podcast is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageous step of self-publishing your stories in books that will outlive you and leave behind a powerful legacy. This podcast is sponsored by our membership Christian Book Academy where we help you give birth to your books. We invite you to join our community of Kingdom Writers!
Compassion Makes a Difference When does compassion matter most? It's when it's least deserved. Jesus showed us what it means to have compassion and what difference it makes in the world and for eter…
Dying to Ourselves
How would you answer this question if God asked you…
“If I should hand you a silver platter with one item, what would you like?”
Perhaps the best answer: “Give me your will for my …
You don’t need a full memoir to make an eternal impact.
In the Tiny Testimony Book Workshop, you’ll prayerfully choose the part of your story God is leading you to share, create a simple 6-chap…
Ambassadors for Christ
What does being an ambassador for Christ involve? Debra L. Butterfield shows the comparison between a US ambassador and an ambassador for Christ. She outlines the purpose and d…
Clinging
John 20:11-23
Luke 8:2
Jesus’ words to Mary, “Do not cling to me,” were not a rebuke; rather, they were a comfort that He would be around for a little while longer. Mary’s response to Jesus…
Called
When did you first feel the nudge to write?
Since then, have you ever asked yourself these questions…
Am I really called to write? Did I hear God wrong? There are so many other gifted writers …
Expert Edition - Five Clear Indicators it's Time to Quit and Start Fresh
Knowing when it’s time to quit a venture can be tough to determine. In this episode I'll share how to know when it's time to s…
Forever Friends
A forever friend is someone who is a close and important part of your life, and with whom you share a deep connection.
Characteristics of a forever friend:
- Unconditional acceptanc…
Expert Edition - Harness the Power of Prewriting and Brainstorming
Ever stare at a blank page, wondering where to start? You’re not alone! Before the words start flowing, the real magic happens in th…
Overcoming Impossible
“I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem. We took no pack animals with us e…
Expert Edition - Writing a Faith-Based Memoir
Having just completed my writer's memoir, I have been amazed at how the process strengthened my faith and thankfulness to God for what He has done in my …
Useful
Luke 1:5-17
Out of all the thousands of Levites serving in the Temple in the First Century, Zechariah is one of the only ones we know by name.
God knew where to find Zechariah. God does not re…
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands and wondering when you’ll ever find time to write? In this episode, I share three practical strategies to help you carve out consistent writing time—no matter ho…
Desert
At some point in our lives, we will find ourselves in the desert. A place of heat and barrenness. We’re talking about the Mojave or Sahara in July, not Palm Springs.
The word desert is the Heb…
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Topic: …
This year marks 20 years since I began my online business journey, and what a journey it has been! It’s been filled with both challenges and blessings, but through it all, God has taught me so much. …
Stuck
Psalm 40:1-3
Are you familiar with the word “mire”? A mire is an area of wet, spongy earth like a bog or marsh.
Have you ever been on a piece of land after the snow has melted or after a treme…
Shoring up Weaknesses
“Shoring” is the process of temporarily supporting a building, vessel, structure, or trench with shores (props) when in danger of collapse or during repairs or alterations. Shor…
Hearing from Headquarters
Whether it’s in the military or a strategic undercover operation, hearing from headquarters is crucial in order to carry out important plans.
How much more do we as Kingdom …
Happy In Hiddenness
1 Samuel 16:1-13
v.4 – It was quite a shock to the Bethlehem elders that Samuel came to their town. They assumed something was wrong.
v.6-7 – Even Samuel was enamored with Jesse’s…