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  • 35 | 5 Reasons Why Your Christian Book Isn't Selling
    Jul 11 2025

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    You wrote the book God called you to write…

    But the sales aren’t coming. And now you're quietly asking the questions you’re afraid to say out loud:

    “Did I hear God wrong? Did I fail? Did He forget about me?”

    That crushing disappointment after obedience is real—and you’re not alone in feeling it.

    You followed the nudge. You poured your heart into the words. You hit publish in faith.

    And now… crickets. The dashboard becomes a daily reminder of discouragement. Your prayers feel dry. Your hope feels heavy.

    Maybe you’re tweaking your blurb for the fifteenth time.

    Maybe you’re second-guessing your cover, your calling—or both.

    Maybe you've started protecting your heart from expecting anything at all... because hoping hurts when nothing changes.

    In this raw and faith-filled episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 5 biblical truths that have anchored me in my own seasons of invisible obedience and frustrated faith. These aren’t just encouragements—they’re lifelines for weary Christian writers.

    Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

    ✅ Why God called you to plant, not perform

    ✅ What to do when your results don’t match your obedience

    ✅ How to discern between delay and divine refinement

    ✅ What Scripture really says about fruitfulness and calling

    ✅ And why your message still matters—even when it feels invisible

    If you're sitting in that uncomfortable space between obedience and outcome, this conversation will remind you of this powerful truth:

    Your calling isn’t dependent on your sales numbers.

    It’s backed by God’s faithfulness to complete what He starts.

    🎧 Press play and let’s realign your heart with truth—and renew your hope, one promise at a time.

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    23 m
  • 34 | My Top 5 Christian Book Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
    Jul 4 2025

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    Tired of choosing between book sales and your faith? This episode changes everything.

    Every Christian author faces the same brutal tension: You want to sell more books and build a profitable author business, but you refuse to compromise your values or become another pushy marketer screaming "buy my book."

    What if I told you that's a false choice?

    In this episode, I'm revealing my personal top 5 marketing strategies that have generated real results over my 8 years of indie publishing—strategies that actually work BETTER because they're rooted in Kingdom principles, not worldly tactics.

    You'll discover:

    • Why "email marketing with soul" gets higher open rates than traditional sales pitches
    • The lead magnet strategy that attracts loyal readers (not freebie hunters)
    • How to use social media without feeling like a desperate salesperson
    • Why consistent presence beats launch panic every single time
    • The faith-infused launch approach that transforms sales events into ministry opportunities

    Plus: The 3 discernment questions that will help you choose which strategies align with YOUR calling (because what works for others might not be God's best for you).

    Stop believing the lie that you have to choose between faithfulness and profitability. In God's economy, the strategies that honor Him are the ones that work best.

    Ready to market your books with integrity AND see real results? Hit play now.

    Resources mentioned:

    Episode 22: 5 Steps to Discern the Right Marketing Strategies

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    24 m
  • 33 | When Book Sales Hijack Your Joy: 4 Steps to Take Back Control
    Jun 27 2025

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    Are you letting Amazon measure your anointing? Is your joy tied to a royalty report?

    Do you find yourself checking your KDP dashboard multiple times a day—and letting the numbers determine your confidence, peace, or even your calling?

    In this raw and honest episode, I invite you into a heart-level conversation about the hidden emotional toll of tracking sales performance. If your mood rises and falls with your KDP stats, this is your wake-up call—and your encouragement.

    We’ll explore why so many Christian writers unknowingly base their worth on what’s selling (or not), how pride can wear the mask of productivity, and why true freedom begins when we surrender the refresh button and embrace God's definition of success.

    You'll leave with a practical mindset reset, biblical perspective, and a 4-step dashboard detox plan that will help you write from freedom—not for it.

    Let’s break the cycle together.

    Reddit post: reddit.com/r/selfpublish/comments/ror7k1/anyone_else_is_a_bit_weird_and_keep_refreshing/


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    18 m
  • 32 | Should Christian Writers Use AI? A Biblical Framework for Making the Right Choice
    Jun 20 2025

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    Can a Christian Writer Use AI? Navigating the Moral Maze with Discernment and Faith

    Everywhere you look, there's another heated debate about AI and writing. One author brags about writing a book in three days with ChatGPT, while another declares it's evil and Christians should avoid it at all costs.

    Maybe you're sitting on the fence too, wondering: Is it okay to use AI in my writing? Is it a sin? Will it replace the Holy Spirit in my creative process?

    The conflicting voices are getting louder, AI is advancing at lightning speed, and you're stuck battling guilt and confusion about your calling as a Christian writer.

    What if there was a biblical way to think through this decision that honors both your faith and your craft?

    In this episode, discover my proven 3-Filter Framework (Faith, Fruit, and Faithfulness) that helps you discern whether AI tools align with your calling as a Kingdom

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    25 m
  • 31 | Failed Book Launch? How Christian Authors Can Bounce Back
    Jun 13 2025

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    You've launched your book and now you're staring at those devastating book sales numbers. Your book launch didn't fail. There's a way to revive your sales.

    If your book launch fell flat and you're watching crickets instead of cash flow, this episode is your lifeline. Thousands of Christian authors face the same crushing disappointment when their carefully planned launch generates more silence than sales.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    ✅ Why 90% of book launches actually "fail" (and why this isn't the end of your story)

    ✅ The 3-phase recovery system that turns failed launches into profitable long-term income

    ✅ How to resurrect dead book sales using the 90-day content revival strategy

    ✅ The lead magnet secrets that build your true fan base (works for fiction AND non-fiction)

    ✅ Biblical principles for persistent marketing that honors God while growing your income

    ✅ Why your "failed" launch might actually be God's way of teaching you the right path

    Whether you're a first-time author or you've launched multiple books that didn't perform, this episode gives you the exact roadmap to recover emotionally, spiritually, and financially. No more wondering if you'll ever make money from your writing—just proven strategies that Christian authors are using right now to build sustainable book businesses.

    Stop letting disappointment steal your author dreams. Your comeback starts today.

    Perfect for Christian fiction authors, non-fiction writers, self-published authors, and anyone whose book marketing isn't working.

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    30 m
  • 30 | How to Find Time to Write When Life Won't Stop
    Jun 6 2025

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    You want to write your book—but life won't slow down. The errands. The appointments. The constant demands. The exhausting pull between your responsibilities and the story God placed on your heart... and writing keeps getting bumped to the bottom of the list.

    Sound familiar? You've tried productivity systems, but none of them work for someone managing life's competing demands while trying to birth a book that matters.

    In this honest and hope-filled episode, we unpack the real reason you're struggling to find time to write—and it's not what the productivity gurus told you.

    If you're tired of worldly hustle and ready for a biblical approach to time management for authors, this episode will transform how you manage your writing time.

    🎙️ Inside, you'll discover how to stop conquering time and start stewarding it so you can create sustainable writing rhythms, work with your life's seasons, and finally make progress on your book—even when life feels chaotic.

    Perfect for Christian authors who want to honor both their calling to write AND their other God-given responsibilities.

    👉 Ready to find time to write when life won't stop? Listen now!

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    23 m
  • 29 | 7 Strategies to Keep Writing When Nobody's Buying Your Books
    May 30 2025

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    Your last book launch was a disappointment. Sales are practically non-existent, and now you're staring at a blank page wondering if you should even bother writing another word.

    The voice in your head whispers "Maybe I'm not cut out for this" every time you sit down to write. But what if the problem isn't you but that nobody taught you how to keep going when the results don't match the effort?

    In this intensely practical episode, you'll learn 7 specific, actionable strategies that will reignite your writing motivation so that you can build a sustainable author business that honors both God and your family's financial needs. No fluff, no theory—just proven methods that work when you're ready to quit.

    You'll discover:

    • The Reader Magnet System that gets your books into the right hands
    • How to find and work with an accountability partner who actually gets the struggle
    • The Small Wins Journal that rewires your brain for progress over perfection
    • Why a Strategic Creative Detox might be exactly what your creativity needs
    • How to build a Beta Reader Pipeline that crushes imposter syndrome
    • The Two-Project System that keeps hope alive when one book feels cursed
    • The Weekly Strategy Review that turns prayer into practical business wisdom

    Perfect for Christian authors who are:

    • Struggling to stay motivated after disappointing book launches
    • Feeling stuck between faithfulness to their calling and financial reality
    • Ready for concrete steps instead of just spiritual encouragement
    • Wanting to serve God while also serving their family's needs

    Note: If you're dealing with deep discouragement or spiritual doubt about your calling, listen to Episode 19 (Discouraged Writer, God's Still Writing Your Story) and Episode 20 (Feeling Stuck in Your Author Business? What to Do When You're Not Seeing Success Yet) first. Those episodes provide the spiritual foundation for today's practical strategies.

    Connect with me:

    • Join our private Facebook group @AnointedScribeTribe (link in the show notes!)
    • Send me a message about which strategy you're implementing first

    Your calling hasn't changed just because your sales have been slow. Sometimes you just need the right strategies to turn faithfulness into fruitfulness.

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    29 m
  • 28 | Are You a Christian Writer or a Kingdom Writer?
    May 23 2025

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    Discover the profound difference between being a Christian who writes and being a true Kingdom writer with strategic purpose and eternal impact. This episode unpacks the identity crisis many faith-based authors face and provides clarity for your writing calling.

    As Christian authors, we often struggle with conflicting tensions—wanting commercial success while making Kingdom impact, feeling guilty about marketing while needing to reach readers, and questioning if our writing truly matters for eternity.

    This uncertainty can lead to paralysis, confusion, and overwhelm that robs you of both joy and effectiveness. Without clarity on your Kingdom identity as a writer, you risk creating content that's merely "clean" rather than truly transformative.

    In this episode, I share five practical strategies to move from being a Christian writer in name to a Kingdom writer in practice, so you can:

    • Write with confidence, knowing your exact purpose and calling
    • Market your books without guilt, seeing promotion as biblical stewardship
    • Create content with eternal impact, regardless of genre or market
    • Embrace the integration of commercial viability with Kingdom values
    • Experience the freedom and joy that comes from writing in partnership with the Holy Spirit

    Whether you're questioning your calling, struggling with book marketing, or wanting deeper purpose in your writing, this episode gives you the practical, Spirit-led framework to write with both excellence and eternal impact.

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    33 m