School of Kingdom Writers: Recent Episodes
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We are in a war. A real war. The forces are good versus evil, light against dark.
Last week, we began exploring Jesus’s parable of the weeds in Matthew 13:24-30. (Check out the full text of the parable here.)
Before we join the battle, we have to be certain we’re on the right side. But once we’re certain we’re on the right side, what are we supposed to do?
Brad Pauquette answers this question as he dives deeper into Matthew 13 and leaves listeners with a challenge: It’s time to wake up.
If you missed the first part of this series, listen to it here.
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We live in troubled times. There is a war in America. The sides are good and evil, light and dark, heaven against hell.
The media is a major focal point of this war. That’s why our job as writers is important.
Entertainment, news media, social media—this is a real battleground.
If you write with Jesus, you are a warrior in this battle.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he dives into the Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 and asks a challenging question: how do we know we’re good seed?
If you prefer to read this article, check it out here.
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Evangelists present the gospel differently in different cultural contexts. We see that in Paul’s ministry—he adapted his presentation of the gospel for Jewish, Roman, and Greek audiences.
Some people are especially aware of their guilt before God, so focusing on God’s atonement makes a lot of sense to them.
Some people are especially aware of supernatural influences in the world, so focusing on Jesus’s authority makes a lot of sense to them.
In the American church today, we see a lot of focus on something different but equally important.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he a shares about a common struggle many of us face, and two truths that combat it.
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Simba had seizures. Lots of them. The medications weren’t 100% effective, and if he missed a dose, he had a seizure within a few hours. Always.
Simba is Jessi Plowman’s dog. Jessi is one of the five brave authors who submitted their work to the Professional Critique last week. (If you missed it, you can find the video here, or listen on the podcast here.)
Last Tuesday when I asked for prayer requests, Jessi boldly asked for prayer for her dog, and God came through in a powerful way.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares about the importance of community and the power of prayer.
If you prefer to read this article or want to see a photo of Simba and his medication, check it out here.
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Millions of people believe they’ll write a novel some day. In reality, only about 1% of those who try will ever finish it.
Why shouldn’t you be part of the 1%?
We’re here to help.
The Company is pleased to introduce the 90-Day Novel. Beginning June 10, we’ll provide daily guidance to support you on your novel-writing journey.
If you can commit to just one hour per day this summer, you will finish a novel manuscript before the seasons change again.
All you have to do is sign up here: writers.company/90daynovel
If you’ve been wanting to write that novel but just can’t seem to get started on it, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares about The Company’s new challenge and why it might just be the key you’ve been looking for to help you in your writing journey.
If you prefer to read about the 90-Day Novel Challenge, check it out here.
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A couple weeks ago, Brad took the apprentices to the Ohio Writers Conference in Columbus.
They had a great day. Learned some stuff. Met some cool people. Had a fun time on the car ride.
After a long day, they arrived back to the schoolhouse where they had met that morning. As Noah hopped on his scooter and pulled away from the curb, the unthinkable happened…
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares the wild story and how it serves as the perfect illustration of two very real kingdoms at war.
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On May 7, 2024, five bold authors shared their stories and novel chapters with the world to receive professional critique. Brad Pauquette and Alli Prince provided feedback to these five aspiring writers, and now you can apply their lessons to your work.
This is your chance to listen in and apply these same principles to your writing. Brad and Alli touched on narrative voice, genre expectations, point-of-view, and so much more!
Note that this was recorded as a live Zoom session. Please excuse any issues with the audio.
If you’d prefer the video, you can watch it on The Company’s website here.
You can read the stories that Brad and Alli are discussing by downloading them here: writers.company/may-7th-professional-critique-materials-now-available/
Brad Pauquette is the director of The Company, and a publishing-industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience. He has worked with hundreds of authors to improve their craft and reach their publishing potential, including award-winning and bestselling authors. Brad is a published author and the editor of many anthologies, including the Best of Ohio Short Stories series. His newest book, The Novel Matrix, is scheduled to be released on July 10, 2024. Join Brad’s free newsletter to stay in the loop and join his release team.
Originally from Las Vegas, Alli Prince is a second-year apprentice at The Company. She is the mastermind of The Company’s Lawless project. Check out her book on Amazon, and visit her website where she provides hope, good humor, and encouragement for authors.
These selections were included in this professional writing critique:
Planet of Orphans (Novel Chapter) by Jessie Plowman
The Great Crash of 2104 (Novel Chapter) by Anthony Findora
“Reconnected” by Susie Kirk
Straight on till Morning (Novel Chapter) by Hannah Shoop
The Allure of Ayrbelle Moon (Novel Chapter) by Kimber Anne Watson
You’ll need an account with The Company to access these materials, but you can get one for free here: writers.company/membership
Thanks to everyone who joined us live for this critique session. And a huge thanks to the authors who submitted their work for public critique. Thank you for being brave and allowing others to learn through your writing.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all your big projects and ideas? Like no matter what, you just can’t seem to reach the big goals you have?
You’re not the only one. The good news? There’s a solution.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he discusses how to overcome being overwhelmed by your to-do list, no matter how big or small it is.
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Have you ever tried lots of different things in order to find the one you were made to do? Something that would just come naturally to you?
That’s the prodigy myth. It’s the idea that some people are just born knowing how to perfectly do something.
And it’s absolute hogwash.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares his thoughts on one of the most destructive myths in today’s society.
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There are a lot of interesting ways I hear people address God in prayer—Yeshua, Abba, Daddy God…but not so much the “Fear of Isaac.”
Except in Genesis 31, in which Jacob (Israel) refers to God as “the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac.”
We can find the words “Do not fear” hundreds of times in the Bible. It’s a resonant theme. But it’s not an absolute.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he discusses this exception and the importance of directing our fear in the right direction.
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There’s an ancient book full of secrets.
It talks about a new commandment: that we love one another.
A man named John recorded this secret 2,000 years ago.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares this secret straight from the ancient book it was recorded in.
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The year is 2008. Melissa and I are in Fontainebleau, Louisiana at the Abita Brewery after a tour.
You see, we had done something really inadvisable. We had decided to take Jesus at his word. When Jesus said, “Sell all your possessions and give to the poor,” and stuff like that, we thought we should give that a try.
We had vague, mostly unrealized ideas about doing ministry on the road, and we just went wherever. We slept in the car in Walmart parking lots or camped at cheap state campgrounds. We stayed with friends and family when it worked.
Throughout our lives, we’ve always heard people say that. I wish I could do that.
Can I tell you a secret? We’re not that special.
There are no actual qualifications for being crazy.
Most people don’t do the things the world calls crazy because they have a really good reason. We decline the life God is calling us into because we have an excuse. A big but.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares what keeps us from pursuing God’s call on our lives and how to get over our big buts.
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The apostles didn’t start out to create a community. They devoted themselves to prayer, they waited on the Holy Spirit, and community happened.
A community based primarily on providing community is a fragile thing.
As soon as the community stops doing community like you wanted, as soon as you’re not feeling it, why not leave? Just like a burger restaurant that doesn’t have burgers, why wouldn’t you leave? It would be reasonable (wise even!) to leave.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he shares his thoughts on community and why it can often be so fragile.
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Brad Pauquette sat down with Alli Prince to talk about her newest book, Lawless, and to answer a tough question: Did we go too far?
Lawless is a collection of fourteen short stories inspired by the book of Judges. Judges, as it turns out, has some dicey content.
Brad and Alli talk about the production of the book, Alli’s development as a writing apprentice through the project, and the implications of books like this one.
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I have a simple question for you today: Do you believe Jesus?
That may seem simplistic, but a lot of times we focus on a different question. We talk about believing in Jesus.
The thing is, we can believe in God and not know Him. We can have confidence in his existence and in His abilities without having any relationship with Him.
So, here’s a better question: Do you believe Jesus? When Jesus said stuff, do you actually agree with it?
Join host Brad Pauquette as he explores the importance of this question.
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It’s Christmas! The apprentices of The Company here in Cambridge, Ohio are delighted to share these holiday stories with you.
Click the player at the bottom of this post to play the show, or you can find “The Company Podcast” on your favorite podcast app.
Our holiday radio show features:
“What the Dickens” by Noah Matthews
“A Quiet Thanksgiving by RJ Catlin
“A Writer’s Wish” by Brad Pauquette
“Break the Ice” by Vella Karman
“A Crummy Christmas” by Alli Prince
The crew here wrote, workshopped, and performed these stories together. We hope that you find them fun, hopeful, and entertaining, just like we did.
If you enjoy our holiday special, please take a moment to share it with a friend. If you’d like to stay in the loop for future releases, please join our free newsletter here.
From everyone at The Company, Merry Christmas!
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The ancient scholars developed elaborate theories about what the Messiah would look like. They combed the scriptures for clues. They debated, divided, and argued with each other about how and when the Messiah would come.
Then Jesus came.
And they all had it wrong.
They missed it. Total whiff. Every single one of them. All that theology, all that study…yet not a single one recognized the true messiah when He was actually there. Except for one guy: Simeon.
Join host Brad Pauquette as he discusses the topic of recognizing God in the here and now, just like Simeon did.
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Hosea…yikes. Talk about a guy who walks out his faith.
By the command of God, Hosea took a prostitute for a wife. God used his life to compare Israel to an adulterous woman.
Hosea has a few things to teach us about Thanksgiving.
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Alli Prince just finished her first year as an apprentice with The Company. She has a literal death-to-life story to tell, and you won’t want to miss this super fun […]
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In this episode, Thirzah interviews Dr. Michael Svigel, author of The AItheist. In this unique novella, science fiction meets apologetics. […]
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This week, Thirzah is guest-hosting. Learn from her experience, and choose faith over fear in your writing. After two years […]
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You’ve probably read John 10 before, but have you ever really noticed what Jesus said? We all know that Jesus […]
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When Brad was a kid, his dad told him, “No matter what, you can always control your attitude.” Is that […]
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There is much to be concerned about in modern American culture. Immorality and corruption immediately come to mind. Slander has […]
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Is it wrong for Christian writers to put themselves forward as the greatest thing since sliced bread? There are lots […]
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We are moving!
This fall, our writing apprentices will start a restored 1890 Victorian home in Cambridge, Ohio!
This 4,500 square foot space will feature plenty of meeting space, public work spaces, private workstations for all of our apprentices, a podcast studio, a virtual classroom, a full kitchen, and plenty of places to hang out, including a reading room in the third floor turret!
Learn more about this new space and find pictures at Writers.company/campus.
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I’ll go to Africa, but I’d much rather not talk to a stranger at the gas station.
Sometimes it’s so much easier to make the grand dramatic gestures of obedience. Can you relate?
Let’s explore obedience in the big and little things of every day life and our walk with Jesus.
If you prefer to read or share a text version of this podcast episode, you can find “The Arena of Obedience” here.
Ready to take one of this big dramatic steps of faith towards your calling as a professional writer? Explore our apprenticeship program and apply now. Find more information here.
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It’s a new quarter, which means we have a new writing contest! This time we want your best short stories on the theme “Breakthrough.”
Get the full details and enter the writing contest here.
This contest is free to enter and it’s open to everyone. Deadline to submit is June 1, 2023.
Don’t wait! Submit today.
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What does it mean when Acts 2:42 says that the first church “devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching”?
They weren’t studying a book, they were learning directly from people who had spent time with Jesus.
That’s still God’s design for the Church today. The way we do church can look a lot of different ways–in a house, in a big building, under a tent–but we learn from those who have spent more time with Jesus.
The same is true for writers. It is good to learn from others. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
If you prefer to read, you can find an article on a similar topic here on The Company Magazine.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Full-time writing and publishing apprenticeship program at The Company
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This is a trustworthy saying: Don’t take advice from anyone unless you agree with their definition of success.
Our definition of success at The Company:
- Maintain your Christian values no matter what.
- Step into your calling and create awesome media with the Lord
- Build a financially sustainable full-time vocation.
What’s your definition of success? Take some time to figure that out, then eliminate the voices that are trying to send you in a different direction.
RESOURCES:
The Company’s full-time apprenticeship program
“It’s OK to just write” by Brad Pauquette at BradPauquette.com
Read and share the written article on this topic on The Company website
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In some circles it’s just a tent meeting that you plan in advance and invite a special speaker. In other circles, it represents a pining for the great historical revivals to happen again. Still in other circles, it’s a sort of undefinable grassroots momentum.
At its core, the word revival means to bring to life again. It comes from the Latin viva which means “to live.” With the prefix re- we could say it literally means “to live again.”
We want to know, when was the original vival? Is it possible to live from that place of revival all the time?
Read the blog version of this episode here.
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We recently took our full-time writing apprentices on a spontaneous road trip to the revival happening at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Hear about our adventure and what we learned there.
Prefer to read about it? Get more here.
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We are back! New and improved, better than ever before. Listen in and learn more.
We’ve been undergoing a huge transition here at The Company. In this episode we want to share more about the changes we’ve made, some of the resources available to you through this organization, and our vision for the future.
We’re on a mission to help Christian writers make a big impact in the secular marketplace. All we’re missing is you.
To learn more about some of the things we discuss in this episode, use these links:
Become a member
Training programs
Workshops
Contests
Merch
This is your organization. It belongs to all of us. Let’s make something together.
Contact us with any questions.
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This is our last podcast episode as the School of Kingdom Writers. It’s been a pleasure to serve you in this capacity.
But don’t worry, we’re coming back stronger than ever! We will now be carrying this mission forward as “The Company.”
Same team. Same mission. Same values. New name and organization.
Learn more about this announcement here: https://sokw.org/2023/01/24/major-announcement-two-big-changes-to-level-up-this-mission/
We’re privileged humbled to serve the community of Kingdom writers in this capacity. Thank you for your support and prayers!
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We’re back from the holidays, and we’re celebrating the release of Every Bush Afire by Kyle Peters.
Kyle is a recent graduate of our Arche Year training program, and this book is the output from that course.
Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3ZZq2Xw
Meet Kyle on the podcast and learn more about his amazing new book. Don’t forget to subscribe with your favorite podcast app and to leave a review of the show.
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It’s not uncommon for us to receive this criticism on social media. “Why do we need any more books? I got THE book…the BIBLE. That’s all I need.”
It’s actually not the worst argument we’ve ever heard. The book is by far the most important book we have. So let’s consider it. Do we need other books than the Bible? Why?
If we’re commissioned to create great books to build up the Church and advance the gospel, then we had better be confident that it’s part of God’s intention for His Kingdom.
Listen to the full podcast episode here, and don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite app. If you like it, do us a favor and leave us a review or share this episode with a friend.
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Is choosing to believe God really any different from choosing a favorite food?
Sometimes we treat the things that we believe kind of like falling in love. It’s as if we just stumbled into the beliefs that we hold, and they are what they are.
“That’s just what I believe,” we say and shrug.
What if I were to suggest that beliefs are just opinions that you decide to hold? What if I were to suggest that you’re in control of them?
Does the Bible back up this idea?
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Who are you worshipping this Christmas?
Is it the little eight pound six ounce baby Jesus? Jesus still hanging on the cross? Is it shepherd Jesus with the white tunic and the children on his knee?
The Bible tells us something fundamentally different about who the exalted Jesus is today. That’s the God of Christmas.
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Is your creative work “Christian” enough? How would you know.
Luke 6:45 holds the answer. Jesus gives us a key for analyzing what we’re producing.
In this podcast episode, host Brad Pauquette provides the key as well as three helpful strategies for ensuring that you’re firmly embedded in Jesus.
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Unbelievers aren’t the enemy in this war, they’re the innocent civilians. If the last sixty years of American military conflict has taught us anything, it’s that you can defeat the opposing military, but still lose the war. In this mission to redeem the American media, and in the Church in general, a lot of our […]
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Recorded live on-site, join us for Spirit Stories 2022. Hosted by Brad Pauquette, three apprentices share stories of the church’s heroes. On this day when Christians are tempted to hide away indoors, this is an opportunity to stand proud on the TRUE ghost–the Holy Ghost. Halloween is a time of year when our culture is […]
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We have just finished up another amazing Arche Year Cohort! This small group of writers came in with varying levels of experience. Each one brought his or her own unique goals and challenges to the program. As always, it was a joy and delight to work with them. We’re proud to say that 100% of […]
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Michaylah moved to Ohio from Paris, Texas to attend our full-time program. She’s a delightful person to work with! Michaylah has spent the last 8 months improving her writing, building a professional author’s platform, and growing in her relationship with the Holy Spirit. Listen to Michaylah’s full podcast interview at the bottom of this article, […]
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Thirzah entered our full-time training program last fall, moving from her home in Maryland to join us in Zanesville, Ohio. It’s been amazing to spend the last seven months with her helping her to develop her craft and build a writing business. We spent a half an hour with her to hear about her journey […]
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Last fall, Anya Israel moved from Wichita, Kansas to join the School of Kingdom Writers’ first full-time program in Zanesville, Ohio. We spent a half an hour with her on our podcast to learn how she’s grown here, and why she would take such a big risk to pursue this passion the Lord has given […]
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Bread is such an important symbol in the Bible and in our lives. To “break bread” can be a violent act, or it can mean to bring people together. Host Brad Pauquette, founder of the School of Kingdom Writers, offers a brief teaching on the symbolism of bread in the Bible. What’s the difference between […]
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Shannon Dunn Downing is the first U.S. Olympic medalist in the sport of snowboarding, and a trendsetter for women in the sport. She currently resides in California and is now a graduate of our Arche Year Cohort. God is positioning Shannon to be a light and a resource to the next generation, and we’re thrilled […]
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Joshua Eno committed himself to our Arche Year program and excelled at it. We’re proud to work with such a talented writer, and we’re elated to call him a graduate of our 2021 Arche Year Cohort! Josh’s path to the Arche Year program was different from most students. He is one of our founding board […]
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Katie Pozzuoli is a stay at home mom in Zanesville, Ohio. She has excelled at our Arche Year program, and we’re proud to call her a graduate! Through the program guidance and mentorship, Katie has written a complete novel manuscript. She crafted a compelling, realistic story about human trafficking in the United States that is […]
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Jeffrey Lucas Jr. is a pastor from Plain City, Ohio who felt God inviting him to write. He applied to the Arche Year Cohort partially just to test his writing. We accepted him into the program and he accepted our invitation to attend. Over the past nine months, Jeff wrote a complete novel manuscript. His […]
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Serious question: have you been radicalized for Jesus? What does that even mean? This month, we want to hear from you. You can write a short story (fiction or creative non-fiction), essay, or poetry. We want you to address the theme of “Radicalized.” Get all of the details about this month’s contest here: https://sokw.org/2021/06/01/radicalized-june-writing-contest/ June […]
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School of Kingdom Writers director Brad Pauquette was invited to speak at the Plain City Vineyard in Plain City, Ohio on May 2, 2021. This is the full recording, provided by the church with permission. Subscribe to the School of Kingdom Writers podcast with your favorite app: Listen here:
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The quote is often misattributed to Abraham Lincoln, but Jesus said it first, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to write a short story on the theme A House Divided. The submission deadline is May 31. Division is everywhere. In our country, in our homes, within […]
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We need to talk about a difficult topic. I don’t know if you’re ready to hear this, but it’s time for Christians to confront the truth. When you pay Netflix each month, you are complicit in the production of pornography. How can we pray for the Kingdom to come, but give our money to an […]
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Jessica Ostrander draws for Jesus and uses Instagram to share the message the Lord has given her. We’re talking about her story, her work, and her secrets for using Instagram well. Learn more about Jessica at JessicaOart.com, or find her on Instagram @jessicaoart. Subscribe to the School of Kingdom Writers podcast with your favorite app: […]
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Can you tell your own story? Then you can evangelize! Kenny MacKay is a missionary in the UK, who teaches believers to use the power of their own story to reach the lost with the gospel. The truth is that you don’t have to be an expert on theology or doctrine to be a great […]
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Our Arche Year Cohort is an intensive version of our year-long, part-time online program. Three women have risen to the occasion, and are on the way to completing the program in June with complete, revised novel manuscripts and a professional authors’ platform. June Williams, Katie Pozzuoli, and Shannon Dunn Downing joined Brad to share candidly […]
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Psalm 24:1 tells us, “The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” This is a true statement. How would the world, the church, or your life change if we really believed this with all of our hearts and acted upon it? How will our world change when we really believe this truth? How will […]
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Our Arche Year Cohort is an intensive version of our year-long, part-time online program. Three men have endured the challenge and are well on their way to completed novel manuscripts and professional author platforms. Eddy Skripko, Jeffrey Lucas Jr., and Joshua Bowers Eno join director Brad Pauquette to talk about their experience with the Arche […]
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Twitter is…mean. What’s the secret to Christians using it well? Matthew Winters is bringing his unique brand of grace and encouragement to Twitter. He’s amassed a large following by consistently bringing a voice of light and compassion. We talk about his journey to this place, regrets on the journey, and tips for building a Twitter […]
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Are you writing a true story about abuse and trauma in your life? How do you do it well? There are ethical considerations, legal considerations, and just being a decent human being considerations. Jennifer Michelle Greenberg published Not Forsaken last year, focusing on years of abuse and how she responded to it. She’s here to […]
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“Just do it.” “Mmmm, mmmm, good.” “A diamond is forever.” We’re inundated with catchy slogans in our lives, bombarded by national brands with huge reach. As an author, you need a slogan. But your approach should be completely different from what you’ve seen modeled for your entire life. Brad Pauquette explores how to create a […]
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What’s happening in the publishing industry and where are the real opportunities? Emily Hitchcock has helped hundreds of authors publish their books, at all levels of the publishing industry. She’s here to talk about niche marketing, book launches, and all things publishing. Emily works with authors on the ground level, helping authors and publishers produce […]
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We are so excited to open submissions for our first ever monthly writing contest. This month’s prompt: Write an essay on the topic “Let’s Get Weird for Jesus.” The winner will take home accolades, bragging rights, and just to make things interesting, a $100 Amazon gift card. Check out the details at SOKW.org/contests. There’s no cost […]
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God is at work and the Kingdom is advancing. Meet one of the men of God who is doing the hard work in the streets. Tim Pollock is the co-founder of BigFish FolkLike and StoryFest in New Concord, Ohio. He uses oral storytelling to take the message of the Kingdom to the world. Brad Pauquette […]
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How do you incorporate your faith into fiction and still maintain a secular audience? How do you make decisions about violence and profanity? Dr. Michael J. Svigel is an expert on the history and theology of the early church, and an author of near-future young adult science fiction which is interwoven with faith elements. Listen […]
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Shannon Upton is a multi-modal author, she has a lot of irons in the fire. In addition to her six books on the market, she also uses her gifts as a speaker and coach. Years ago, as the Lord walked Shannon through postpartum anxiety, He began to reveal this call on her life. Today Shannon […]
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What does it take to be successful as an author? We interviewed twice-published author Chris Sumlin about the hard work of making your way in publishing. Find the original live Facebook interview here. Listen below or subscribe to the School of Kingdom Writers on any of your favorite Facebook channels. Subscribe with your favorite app: […]
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Do you feel like God is calling you to write? We believe you. But it doesn’t always mean what we assume. In this webinar, Brad Pauquette shares from a wealth of personal experience to help aspiring writers sort through what they’re hearing and how to apply this call to their lives. This is a live […]
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