Tim Keesee is on the frontlines of missions and writing. He is constantly seeing what God is doing around the world and he tells the stories.

Lament isn't a topic or genre where writers tread. But we need it. Mark Vroegop wrote a powerful book on lamenting, how to do it, why we need it, and more. Listen as Mark and I talk about the journey of writing this needed book.

Today's Episode is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible.

Why in the world is the show called 'Home Row'? Well, I'm glad you asked.

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Rebecca McLaughlin holds a Ph.D. in Renaissance​ literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is​ ​a cofounder of Vocable Communications and former vice president of content at the Veritas Forum, where she spent almost a decade working with Christian academics at leading secular universities. On this episode, Rebecca shares about her writing habits, challenges, and hopes while writing her new book from Crossway, Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion.

Abigail Dodds talks about her new book, her writing process, and what she wishes women would stop writing about.

Listener Question: How should writers approach the self-publishing vs. traditional publishing options today? Is self-publishing a helpful alternative to traditional publishing in certain cases? Why or why not? A lot of people seem to be asking this. Would love to hear your thoughts.

Get ready for a fun episode with Barnabas Piper and Aaron Armstrong from The Table of Malcontents Podcast—a great podcast on books and reading. I was on two episodes of their show and now they are on Home Row. Crossover!

You should be reading Sam Allberry. His books are honest, real, timely, and to the heart. Get them. Read them. Learn from him.

We don't write in isolation. We always write from inspiration. Listen to TGC's, Brett McCracken as he talks about writing, his books, art, and inspiration.​

Rachel Jones is the author of, Is This It?: The Difference Jesus Makes to that ‘Where-is-my-life- going-I-hate-my-job-I-have-no-real-friends-Is-God-even-here-Will-I-end-up-alone-I-wish-I-was-back-at-school-Will- this-ever-feel-like-home-Am-I-failing-at-life’ Feeling.

Along with having one of the best subtitles ever, Rachel gives us some guidance on the difference Jesus makes for us writers.