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  • Christian Indie Writers' Podcast - 340: Are You Writing Books — or Building a Publishing Business?

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    What does it really mean to be an indie author? Are you simply writing books, or are you also running a publishing business? In this episode, we’re talking about the different hats indie authors wear, from writer to publisher to entrepreneur, and whether you really need to wear all of them to build a successful writing career. 

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    51 min
  • Teach Them Diligently - The Marriage Advice We Give Our Kids Before They Say “I Do”

    What would you tell your children about marriage right before they said, “I do”?

    David and I have now had the privilege of watching three of our children get married, including one just last weekend! And before each wedding, we’ve made it a point to sit down individually with our son or daughter and their future spouse for a very honest conversation about marriage.

    I’ll admit, the kids aren’t always thrilled when we first suggest these conversations. ???? But there are some things we want them to understand about building a healthy, biblical marriage—things we’ve learned through our own marriage and through years of walking alongside other families.

    In this episode, we’re inviting you into that conversation.

    We’re talking about what Ephesians 5 teaches us about love and respect, why honesty and keeping short accounts matter so much, and why it’s important to keep investing in your marriage long after the wedding day.

    We also discuss something Christian couples don’t always talk about openly: God’s good design for physical intimacy within marriage.

    Whether you’re preparing for marriage, raising children, or entering a new season after your kids have grown, we hope this conversation encourages you to invest intentionally in the relationship that started your family.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • The biblical foundation of a healthy marriage from Ephesians 5
    • Why husbands need to communicate love and wives need to communicate trust and respect
    • How a shared family vision strengthens communication
    • The importance of honesty, confession, and keeping short accounts
    • Why continuing to date and enjoy your spouse matters
    • A biblical perspective on physical intimacy in marriage
    • Why investing in your marriage matters throughout the parenting years

      • Mentioned in this episode:

      Teach Them Diligently Events: https://teachthemdiligently.net/teach-them-diligently-homeschool-conventions/

      Teach Them Diligently 365: https://teachthemdiligently.net/

      For TTD365 Members, you can check out David’s workshop on “Husbands love your wives” from the TTD365 Audio Vault: https://members.teachthemdiligently.net/audio/husbands-love-your-wives-men-only-david-nunnery/

      For TTD365 Members, you can check out Leslie’s workshop on “Refocus on Marriage” from the TTD365 Audio Vault: https://members.teachthemdiligently.net/audio/refocus-on-marriage-for-ladies-only/

      Biblical Love Bible Study: https://members.teachthemdiligently.net/courses/biblical-love-bible-study/

      34 min
    • Pastor Rick's Daily Hope - Jesus' Secrets of Resilience - Part 2
      When you know where you're headed and you focus in that direction, you're less likely to be distracted by less important things. Jesus lived that way and was a master of concentration. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how you can live a selective life like Jesus so you can live for God's kingdom and do what pleases the Father.
      20 min
    • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - How to Develop a Resilient Mindset

      Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life — but we must be intentional about learning this skill. Valorie has identified some key “rules” for resilience — like “expect the unexpected,” and “focus on the vision, not the obstacle.” And “control the controllable and accept the rest.” Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps us be more confident, content, and successful when difficult situations happen.

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      Overcome Anxiety -- You don’t have to be paralyzed by fear—Christ offers peace that no circumstance can take away. In this FREE video series, acclaimed Christian counselor and author Dr. Gregory Jantz will help you experience peace from anxiety with biblical hope and practical strategies for living in peace—even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

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      26 min
    • Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - Why You Haven't Written the Book God Gave You

      ️ FREE: Kingdom Writers Conference, Write with God edition on Wednesday, October 28. If God gave you a book and you've been stuck on it, join CJ and me for a free online conference where every speaker shares a different way they've learned to partner with God in their writing. Get your free ticket: https://www.trainingauthors.com/conference


      If you have been carrying a book God gave you to write, and you keep calling it procrastination, Shelley wants to challenge you on that.
      After fifteen years of helping over 1,000 writers move from stalled to finished, here is what she and CJ have watched happen over and over. When God gives you a message that will reach people for eternity, you should expect resistance. That is not a sign you heard Him wrong. Most of the time it is a sign you heard Him right.
      In this episode Shelley walks through the three things that may actually be holding your book back. Waiting for a season when writing will feel easier, when the truth is that the writers who finish are the ones who learn to write inside a loud one. Trying to write it in your own strength, which will exhaust you physically, emotionally and eventually spiritually. And waiting until you feel qualified, when Moses, Gideon and Jeremiah all said the same thing, and God never once called someone who felt ready. He calls, and then He equips.
      Shelley also shares an invitation to the twelfth Kingdom Writers Conference, the Write with God edition, a free online event on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with a handpicked lineup of speakers on prayer, listening, rhythms and rest. Get your free ticket at https://trainingauthors.com/conference
      You are not behind. You are not disqualified. And you were not meant to do this alone.
      Want a community of Kingdom Writers who notice when you go quiet and pray you back to the page? Learn more about Christian Book Academy: https://christianbookacademy.com/
      5 min
    • Read-Aloud Revival ® - RAR #289: Kate DiCamillo on the Mystery (and Miracle) of Stories

      Today, I am over the moon to welcome one of my very favorite guests back to the show. She’s been on the show and visited us in RAR Premium several times over the years and I always love our conversations.


      You know her as the author of some of your kids’ favorite books, like the Mercy Watson series, The Tale of Despereaux, and Because of Winn-Dixie. That’s right, Kate DiCamillo is back!


      She’s here to tell us all about the brand-new, absolutely gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I don’t know about you, but I have a weakness for collector’s editions and friends and I know I’m going to be putting this one on my keepers shelf and I think you will too.


      In our chat, we talk about writing to serve the story, not to please others, the real-life gift that inspired The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and lots more! 


      In this episode, you’ll hear:  

      • The stories from teachers and parents about Edward Tulane that capture the power of read-alouds 
      • How literature is made by the synergy of the writer, the reader, and the story
      • Why there’s only one wrong way to be a writer 


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      • Read-Aloud Revival
      • Waxwing Books
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      Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/kate-dicamillo

      35 min
    • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Knowing Our Weaknesses, Finding God’s Strength

      Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband’s tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested.

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      Find Hope for Your Hurting Marriage -- This 6-part video series was created specifically for couples in crisis — those facing emotional distance, depression, control issues, infidelity, or even questions about whether the marriage can survive. Best-selling author and marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman will walk with you through the kinds of situations that often precede divorce. Discover what thousands of couples have learned that saved their marriage and how to find hope in the midst of your hurt.

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      Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!

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      28 min

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