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Episode 19: Matt Smethurst on Writing, Candy, & Coffee
Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and author of 1–2 Thessalonians: A 12-Week Study (Crossway, 2017). He and his wife, Maghan, have three children and live in Louisville, Kentucky.
Listen to Matt detail how I changed his life. Discover my favorite candy. And of course, listen to Matt’s wisdom on writing.
1:50 Matt honors me for changing his coffee life
10:50 Our favorite candy
13:35 How Matt became an editor
15:45 What’s the hardest part about writing for Matt?
17:17 How we can grow in creativity
20:46 What kind of writing does TGC look for?
27:00 What are some of the common writing mistakes the editors at TGC see?
37:00 What advice do you have for those who want to turn submit a piece to TGC?
Find all of Matt's writing at TGC here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/author/Matt-Smethurst
Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattSmethurst
Follow me, J.A. Medders: @mrmedders
My blog: www.jamedders.com
Sponsored By:
- Christian Standard Bible: Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com
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- Sour Patch Kids: Berries — So. Good.
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Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and author of 1–2 Thessalonians: A 12-Week Study (Crossway, 2017). He and his wife, Maghan, have three children and live in Louisville, Kentucky.
Listen to Matt detail how I changed his life. Discover my favorite candy. And of course, listen to Matt’s wisdom on writing.
1:50 Matt honors me for changing his coffee life
10:50 Our favorite candy
13:35 How Matt became an editor
15:45 What’s the hardest part about writing for Matt?
17:17 How we can grow in creativity
20:46 What kind of writing does TGC look for?
27:00 What are some of the common writing mistakes the editors at TGC see?
37:00 What advice do you have for those who want to turn submit a piece to TGC?
Find all of Matt's writing at TGC here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/author/Matt-Smethurst
Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattSmethurst
Follow me, J.A. Medders: @mrmedders
My blog: www.jamedders.com
Sponsored By:
- Christian Standard Bible: Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com
Links:
- Sour Patch Kids: Berries — So. Good.
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