Publishing Secrets

In this special episode of Publishing Secrets, we stand on the threshold of an exciting new beginning. Join us as we reflect on the transformative journey we've shared, exploring the depths of servant leadership, and prepare to embark on a brand-new adventure with the launch of "The Beacon Show." Discover what awaits you in this inspiring new podcast, where we'll dive deeper into the stories, principles, and actions that forge true legacies in Christian leadership. Get ready to be part of a community, a movement, and a pathway to creating legacies that last.

How can we, as Christian thought leaders and authors, ensure that our influence extends beyond our lifetimes and creates a ripple effect of positive change that grows long after we’re gone? In Part 4 of the Leading with Grace series, we focus on the enduring impact of leadership: the legacy we leave behind. Tune in to discover the secret to crafting a legacy of transformation that ignites lasting change in the hearts and minds of those you serve.

As Christian thought leaders and authors, we have the unique opportunity to inspire and guide others — not only through our words, but also through our actions. In Part 3 of the Leading with Grace series, we discover how exercising wisdom-based authority while nurturing the growth and potential of those we lead can create a powerful ripple effect of positive change. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning to embrace your calling, it’s time to uncover the secret to leading with strength and compassion, so you can empower others to reach their God-given potential and create a legacy that extends far beyond the pages of your book!

What makes a true leader? Often, it’s not success and smooth sailing that leads to growth, but relentless perseverance through challenges and uncertainty. In Part 2 of the Leading with Grace Series, we explore the indomitable spirit of leadership through the lens of resilience and vision, with the example of a member of our own community to guide us. Tune in to learn how you can demonstrate grace under fire!

How do you measure your true potential? And how can you create a powerful, lasting legacy of leadership? In this introductory episode to the “Leading with Grace” series, we study the example set by a member of our own community to learn how we can use our talents and empathy to serve others and make a positive impact on the world. Are you ready to become a change maker?

Have you been waiting for love so long that you’re tempted to settle for less than you’d once hoped and prayed for? Or, are you putting off your dream of writing a book because it seems like such a big, complicated undertaking?

This week’s episode of Publishing Secrets is a two-for-one: if you answered “yes” to either of the above questions, Dee Dee Patterson has some advice for you. You’ll be inspired by her story of finding a love worth waiting for — and getting her message out into the world in book form. And, like Dee Dee, you may find that pursuing your dreams isn’t as daunting as you’d thought.

Is there a call you’ve been resisting? No matter how you’ve tried to ignore it, have you heard God’s voice that just won’t seem to leave you alone? Do you know deep in your soul that you are supposed to write, yet you hesitate to take the first step and actually start writing?

This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Jeaninne Stokes, ignored God’s call to leave her full-time job for an entire year, but it kept coming back until she finally obeyed. Jeaninne describes her journey as leaving Egypt and entering the wilderness, but God carried her through into a writing ministry through which she is now able to help other Christian writers answer God’s call on their own lives. Listen and let Jeaninne encourage you to obey God’s prompting, reignite the fire, and write the message He has given you.

How do you respond when things don’t go the way you expect them to? Do you throw in the towel, or try to force your desired outcome anyway? Or do you keep moving forward one step at a time and trust that God will make a way for you?

This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Candy Arrington, is a living example of the phrase “expect the unexpected.” Candy had ideas and plans for her writing journey, but God showed repeatedly that His plan and timetable were very different from hers. Listen to Candy’s story about waiting and watching for God to work, and let her challenge you to examine all the times God has helped you — even when it seemed as though none of your plans were working out.

What does it really mean to walk in Christ and experience His love? Most of us know that our identity should come from God instead of the world, but how can we make sure that happens?

This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Ann Lenaers, realized she had never known a relationship with God and went on a journey to discover the truth about who Jesus is. In that journey, she discovered a love so powerful she couldn’t stop the words from flowing once they’d started. Listen and be inspired by Ann’s story of searching for — and finding — an identity rooted in love and peace.

What is the standard for your life? Is it what people say about you? How much money you have — or don’t have? Your status or political views? Whatever it is, your standard impacts everything you do. In this day and age, there are so many things vying for our attention that it’s easy to lose focus of what standard we as Christians should be measuring ourselves against.

This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Josh Khachadourian, challenges us to examine the standards and motives on which we base our lives. Josh has a message that’s specifically aimed at a male audience, but his advice on leadership and pushing past the fear of failure applies to everyone. Let Josh motivate you to set Jesus as your standard and to pursue the calling He has placed on your life.