Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

Author: CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers Language: English Episodes: 50
There’s a particular kind of resistance that comes with writing something you believe matters-a mix of doubt, distraction, and sometimes, sheer weariness. Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres meets you right in that space. Hosts CJ and Shelley Hitz, who work as writing mentors and author coaches, understand that the journey to finishing your book isn't just about craft; it's a spiritual undertaking. Each episode blends practical guidance with heartfelt spiritual encouragement, often weaving in prayers specifically for the hurdles writers face. Whether you're drafting a novel, a memoir, or a devotional, the conversation here rests on a core belief: your story has a purpose and you have a unique role to play. This podcast feels like a dedicated writing session with friends who get it, offering both the tools and the faith-filled perspective to keep moving forward. Tune in for honest talks about the writing life, all grounded in the encouragement that your work can impact lives in meaningful, lasting ways.
Episodes
Hitz Blitz: Energy Management is a REAL Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:27
Most writing advice is really time management advice. Find the hour, protect the block, guard the calendar. But you can have the time and still have nothing left to give it.In this short episode from the Hitz Blitz archi…
How to Find a Christian Book Editor You Can Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:29
You finished your first draft. And ever since, you have been telling yourself the same thing. I need to find an editor.Months go by. You Google Christian book editor, scroll through websites, bookmark a few, and never re…
Hitz Blitz: Your Testimony Could Change Someone's Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Your testimony is not only part of your past. It may be the very thing God wants to use to encourage, heal, or give hope to someone today.In this Hitz Blitz, Shelley reflects on Psalm 9:11 and God's invitation to tell ot…
Welcome to the Hitz Blitz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:55
For a few years, Hitz Blitz was a private podcast. Short episodes recorded on the way to somewhere else, most of them under ten minutes. A blitz is defined in the dictionary as "a sudden, energetic, and concerted effort,…
Little by Little [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
Little by little Exodus 23:27-30 Here we have the Israelites moving through the wilderness and received the hopeful promise of a land they would possess. But it would not come at the snap of God's fingers. It wouldn't ev…
Ask, Seek, Knock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:44
Theme: Ask, Seek, Knock As independent authors, we wear a lot of different hats. Writer, marketer, business owner, bookkeeper, book designer. It's easy to feel overwhelmed at times. And because we're Kingdom writers, we…
Rooted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
Rooted "This is what the Lord says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for…
Permission To Turn Up The Volume [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:56
Permission To Turn Up The Volume Read Luke 19:28-40 It is more likely that inanimate objects like rocks would cry out to Jesus in worship than for the King of kings to enter his capital city without honor. Jesus encourag…
Lighted Path [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:00
Light for my path Psalm 119 is divided into 22 sections, which represent the 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet. "Nun" = 14th of 22 Hebrew letters. It signifies a "fish" (representing life/continuation) or a "faithful/ben…
God Didn't Give You This Book Idea for It to Stay Unfinished [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:06
Have you been stuck on your first draft? You're not alone. In this episode, Shelley shares the biggest reasons writers stay stuck and never finish their manuscript, plus three practical shifts that can help you make real…