Have you ever found yourself asking, “How did I get here again?” We like to think that once we learn from a mistake, we’ll never make it again, but that isn’t always the case. This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Coree Sullivan, thought she had finally begun a godly relationship, only to find herself in an abusive one instead. But, with God’s help, Coree has been able to heal from broken marriages and use her story to help others find their destiny after divorce. Let Coree’s story inspire you to seek healing from past heartaches and step into your destiny, propelled by your own unique story.

How do you respond when things don’t go the way you expect them to? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Candy Arrington, is a living example of the phrase “expect the unexpected.” Candy had ideas and made plans for her writing journey, but God showed repeatedly that His plan and timetable were very different. Listen to Candy’s story about waiting and watching for God to work, and let Candy 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 is the standard for your life? 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 towards 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.

What do you do when you feel like giving up? When all the doors seem to close on you, or you feel as though you’re in way over your head? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Pastor Jim Wickham, has been there. Over and over again, he’s had to trust that God would open the right doors at the right time – and God has done exactly that. If you believe God has called you to the place you are right now, yet you’re thinking about throwing in the towel, let Pastor Jim encourage you to walk by faith and not by sight.

Do you worry that your writing isn’t “good enough”? You know you’ve been called to write, but you keep comparing yourself to others and trying to create a better image of yourself to show the world? If that’s you, this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Marlena Banks, has a word of encouragement for you. Listen and let Marlena encourage you to use what you already have and show up as your full, authentic self.

What does it really mean to walk in Christ and to 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.

How often do you pay attention to what you’re letting influence how you think about the world? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Eve Franklin, started noticing subtle indoctrinations found in media such as film, TV, and even commercials, and she believes it’s important to talk about them instead of simply withdrawing from the world’s influence entirely. Listen and let Eve challenge you to consume media using your intellect and spiritual discernment instead of mindlessly letting it transform your thoughts.

Do you have a story that you know you need to share, but something keeps it locked up inside you? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Sue Bowles, learned that sometimes healing has to come before we can write our story in the way it needs to be written. Sue’s story is one of deep pain and trauma – but it’s also one of hope and grace. If you are wrestling with your story or your worth, Sue has good news for you: you don’t have to have it all together. You just have to be you.

Are you holding back from telling your story because you’re afraid of what other people will think? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Anita Morris, was afraid to let others in on the dark parts of her past. But she learned that God could use it both for her own healing and to give hope to people who are experiencing similar tragedies. Listen and be encouraged to follow God’s prompting and tell the story you know needs to be told.

Are you getting beaten down by naysayers around you? It’s tough when the people you expect to support you don’t – and this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Julie Broad, can relate. Julie was told “no” by a major publisher even after she thought a book deal was in the works, and she’s also faced disheartening opposition from someone very close to her. But she didn’t let any of that stop her. Instead, Julie pushed forward and self-published her book – and now she publishes other people’s books. Today, she’s here to share her expertise on publishing and marketing your book successfully, whichever publishing path you choose to take.