Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 453
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
#392: Prayer and Fasting for Your Future Readers
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on September 14th, 2023 to help you take the courageous step of sharing your story so you can bring your writing dreams to life and leave a lasting l…
#391: Mentoring Moment: The Best is Yet to Come
When we read the story of the wedding at Cana and Jesus turning water into wine (John 2:1-11) we see several characters we can identify with.
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Mary shows us to expect Jesus to do big things, but no…
#390: Marketing Minute: Partnering with Local Businesses to Sell More Books
Today, we talk about a gem that many writers tend to overlook but can be a powerful tool to reach new readers: strategic partnerships with local businesses to boost book sales.
Listen as Shelley talk…
#389: Publish with a Purpose: How Box Breathing Can Increase Your Focus for Writing
Writing can be a fulfilling process, but it can also be challenging, especially when stress and anxiety creep in. In this episode, Shelley talks about the benefits of box breathing, how it helps to t…
#388: Writing Well: How to Gather Your Materials
In this episode, we dive into a crucial step in the writing process - gathering your writing materials. Shelley talks about the value of exploring various sources to help you lay a strong foundation …
#387: Mentoring Moment: Inhabit
“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (NLT)
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” - Psalm 22:3 (KJV)
The Hebrew word for “inhabitest” is ya…
#386: Marketing Minute: Praying for God Ideas
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words t…
#385: Publish with a Purpose: Build Your Team
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to im…
#384: Writing Well: Letting Rejection Work For You by Nika Maples
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on July 20th, 2023 to help you unlock the full potential of your writing with the transformative power of prayer so that God can use your words to im…
#383: The Art of the Audience with Anne Watson
How will you know and discover your target audience? In this episode, our special guest, Anne Watson, talks about the importance of knowing your audience and how you can help them through your own me…
#382: Mentoring Moment: Drought
Why? 3 Possible Reasons We Experience Spiritual & Writing Drought
1.) We disobey God…An example from the Israelites – Deuteronomy 28:22-23 – “The Lord will strike you with wasting diseases, fever, an…
#381: Marketing Minute: Summer Blues
Are you experiencing a slump in your book sales this season? Don’t get discouraged and don’t panic because you are not alone in this battle.
In this episode, Shelley talks about the importance of hav…
#380: Publish with a Purpose: Pros and Cons of the KDP Select Program
When you publish your Kindle book to Amazon, you get an option to enroll your book in the KDP Select Program. In this episode, Shelley breaks down the advantages and downsides of enrolling your book …
#379: Writing Well: Unlock Your Writing
Whether you’re writing your first draft or you’re already on your way to publish and market your books, it’s important to remember that we are called to be stewards of the gifts God has given us.
Rem…
#378: Mentoring Moment: Retreat
Join CJ in this Mentoring Moment as we focus on the word “Retreat.”
A couple meanings of the word retreat include,
“A place of privacy or safety; refuge.”
“A period of group withdrawal for prayer, m…
#377: Marketing Minute: What to Do When Your Podcast Pitch Isn’t Working with Kim Stewart
Have you experienced pitching on podcasts and weren't able to get any yeses? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But what do you do if that happens? Listen to this episode to find out.
Kim Ste…
#376: Publish with a Purpose: Rest Then Rise
As writers, we often have seasons of acceleration: doing a lot of behind-the scenes and preparation, and we need to rest.
In this episode, Shelley discusses the importance of rest in the writing pro…
#375: Writing Well: Stuck? Discover the Power of Paper and Pen
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference today, May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a w…
#374: Mentoring Moment: Rejuvenation
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider…
#373: Marketing Minute: Book Launch Ideas for Introverts
JOIN US: We are hosting a FREE one-day conference on May 4th, 2023 to help you discover proven strategies that will empower you to confidently launch your book into the world so you can reach a wider…