Professor and prolific writer, Dan Dewitt, takes us into the mind and rhythms of writers—his own and C.S. Lewis. Sponsored By: Baron Fig : Support for Home Row is brought to you by Baron Fig, tools for thinkers. As writers, we need paper, and the good folks at Baron Fig make the best notebook out there. The Confidant Notebook is a critical tool in my workflow. Why? It's well made, well designed, lays flat, and has great paper. Get one. Use code: HOMEROW and get 10% off your order. Promo Code: HO...
Feb 06, 2018•46 min•Ep. 31
Get ready for notebooks for wisdom The Gospel Coalition's journalist, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra. Sarah is a senior writer for The Gospel Coalition and contributing editor at Christianity Today. She earned her master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Sponsored By: Baron Fig : Support for Home Row is brought to you by Baron Fig, tools for thinkers. As writers, we need paper, and the good folks at Baron Fig make the best notebook out there. The Confidant Notebook is a critical tool i...
Jan 30, 2018•37 min•Ep. 30
All of our writing, whether fiction, poetry, or non-fiction should center on Jesus. How? Listen to Tony Merida and me talk about being Christ-centered writers. Sponsored By: Baron Fig : Support for Home Row is brought to you by Baron Fig, tools for thinkers. As writers, we need paper, and the good folks at Baron Fig make the best notebook out there. The Confidant Notebook is a critical tool in my workflow. Why? It's well made, well designed, lays flat, and has great paper. Get one. Use code: HOM...
Jan 23, 2018•44 min•Ep. 29
Are you ready to tackle your writing in 2018? Here are 10 resolutions, goals, ideas, whatevers, for us writers as we get to work this year. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the ...
Jan 15, 2018•28 min•Ep. 28
On Ep. 29, I answer two listener questions: How can writers avoid idolatry in our writing, and how can we use Twitter to help our writing. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the v...
Oct 17, 2017•28 min•Ep. 27
Roy Peter Clark is professional writer. Boss-level. He has taught writing at Poynter to students of all ages since 1979. Roy teaches writing, reporting, editing, reading, language and politics, American culture, ethics, and the standards and practices of journalism. He is the author or editor of eighteen books. His most recent include Writing Tools, The Glamour of Grammar, Help! For Writers, How to Write Short, and The Art of X-ray Reading. Links: Roy's Bio at Poynter Poynter - A global leader i...
Oct 02, 2017•39 min•Ep. 26
Ready to learn from a writing professor? In this instant-classic, Helen Sword tells us about her book The Writer's Diet and what exactly are Zombie Nouns—and why we should avoid them like the living-dead. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for seriou...
Sep 25, 2017•56 min•Ep. 25
On today's episode, I answer a listener question with an answer from C.S. Lewis on his vision for writing. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CS...
Sep 19, 2017•15 min•Ep. 24
Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com Links: Hope When it Hurts - Biblical reflections to help you grasp God's purpose in your sufferin...
Jul 24, 2017•43 min•Ep. 23
Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com Links: Creative Writing Prompts | WritersDigest.com The World Is God’s Classroom | Desiring God —...
Jul 11, 2017•16 min•Ep. 22
Lots of people have ideas for a book, but that doesn't mean it should be published. Listen as author and acquisitions editor at Moody Books, Drew Dyck, pull back the curtain and tells you how it works. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious s...
Jul 03, 2017•41 min•Ep. 21
At nineteen years old, Jaquelle has published her first book with Crossway, written for Desiring God, and helps lead a workshop for writers. Listen in and learn from this writing veteran. I sure did! Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious stu...
Jun 20, 2017•33 min•Ep. 20
On this episode I start to answer listener questions and address what is a vital step in being a writer. You gotta sit down and do the work. No more procrastinating. Do the work. Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with yo...
Jun 10, 2017•17 min•Ep. 19
Eric Geiger serves as one of the Vice Presidents at LifeWay Christian Resources, leading the Resources Division. Eric received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary. Eric has authored or co-authored several books including Creature of the Word and the best selling church leadership book, Simple Church . Eric is married to Kaye, and they have two daughters: Eden and Evie. During his free time, Eric enjoys dating his wife, playing with his daughters, and shooting b...
May 30, 2017•36 min•Ep. 18
Matt Smethurst is managing editor of The Gospel Coalition and author of 1–2 Thessalonians: A 12-Week Study (Crossway, 2017). He and his wife, Maghan, have three children and live in Louisville, Kentucky. Listen to Matt detail how I changed his life. Discover my favorite candy. And of course, listen to Matt’s wisdom on writing. 1:50 Matt honors me for changing his coffee life 10:50 Our favorite candy 13:35 How Matt became an editor 15:45 What’s the hardest part about writing for Matt? 17:17 How w...
May 22, 2017•41 min•Ep. 17
Listen to author, historian, and professor Thomas Kidd and I discuss multipack of topics on writing. George Whitfield used the technology and platform of his day for the spread of the gospel. What can we learn from him and our writing? Is platform wrong? Social media can do a lot of good things—if it weren't for Twitter, Dr. Kidd and I would have never connected. Listen as Dr. Kidd and I navigate it all. Today's music: Purple Dinosaur by nobigdyl Sign up for Dr. Kidd's newsletter: https://t.co/a...
May 08, 2017•48 min•Ep. 16
Listen to David Murray, author and professor, talk about how he became a writer, the struggles in writing, burnout and pace as a writer. Check out David's blog: http://headhearthand.org/blog/ His new book, Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture: http://amzn.to/2pQl7KC How Sermons Work: http://amzn.to/2qxk0fb Jesus on Every Page: http://amzn.to/2qxeiKn And the rest of David's books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2pQvLAO Find David on Twitter: @davidpmurray Find me on Twitter: @mrmedders...
May 01, 2017•36 min•Ep. 15
Listen to Lore (pronounced Loreee) and I talk writing, C.S. Lewis, editing, and vulnerability in our writing. Big thanks to rapper, nobigdyl, for providing today's music. Check out his album Canopy. Todays tracks: Tree Tops and Purple Dinosaur. https://www.nobigdyl.com/ Check out Lore's website, Sayable: http://www.sayable.net/ Lore's latest book projects, Read and Reflect Series: Humility by Andrew Murray, http://amzn.to/2qfao8x The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, http://amzn.to/2pzUdqb Foll...
Apr 26, 2017•45 min•Ep. 14
On today's show, Russ Ramsey, author and editor, drops writing wisdom all over the place in this episode. The Rabbit Room: https://rabbitroom.com/ The app I use to proof my work, Pro Writing Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/ He Reads Truth: http://hereadstruth.com/ Check out Russ's books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2o7bPIb Get Russ's latest book, Struck: http://amzn.to/2oFwlRn Here's my books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2oelQUn Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by...
Apr 06, 2017•55 min•Ep. 13
Episode 14: Scott Sauls on Writing by J.A. Medders Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com...
Mar 20, 2017•35 min•Ep. 12
Episode 13: Trillia Newbell on Writing by J.A. Medders Sponsored By: Christian Standard Bible : Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com...
Mar 13, 2017•50 min•Ep. 11
On the final episode of Season 2, I talk with Scott James. Who? Scott, like me, isn't a celebrity pastor or writer. He's an ordinary person, and he's a great writer. Scott is a lay elder at the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. And, Scott is also a full-time doctor. He's a smart guy with a demanding job and full plate. So how does Scott find time to write? How did he become a writer? I love Scott's story. I think you will too. Scott's books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hMYz6N My books:...
Dec 19, 2016•33 min•Ep. 10
Find Dr. Vanhoozer's books: http://amzn.to/2gZ8mpR The article he mentioned: How To Write a Theological Sentence: http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2013/09/26/3856546.htm Need help checking your writing? Grammarly is a friend you'll like: https://app.grammarly.com/ My books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2g3kEv4 My website: www.jamedders.com Just Keep Writing. ASDF JKL;...
Dec 05, 2016•44 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, Russell Moore and I talk about growing as a writer, how country music helps his writing, and why writing with End Times theology in mind is a good thing. Listen and learn from one of my favorite writers. Article on Procrastination: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/02/why-writers-are-the-worst-procrastinators/283773/ Dr. Moore's website: http://www.russellmoore.com/ The ERLC: http://erlc.com/ Dr. Moore's books: http://amzn.to/2fkCtsl Twitter: @drmoore My website: ...
Nov 21, 2016•35 min•Ep. 8
On this episode of Home Row, Don Whitney and I talk about writing, ministry, fountain pens, and more. Listen as Dr. Whitney talks about his emphasis on writing on spiritual disciplines and the things that help us grow in Christ. Hear the story of how his landmark book came to life. Dr. Whitney's books: Praying the Bible: http://amzn.to/2ewMJue Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life: http://amzn.to/2ewOEP6 Dr. Whitney's website: http://biblicalspirituality.org/ My books on Amazon: http://am...
Nov 07, 2016•35 min•Ep. 7
Jen Wilkin and I talk writing, creativity, editing, being from Texas, au-gratin potatoes, and the challenge of writing a fresh work on God's attributes. Be sure to check out Jen's author page on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2eyf1Kb Her first book, Women of the Word, has sold over 50,000 copies. http://amzn.to/2eyhGmK Her book on the attributes of God, None Like Him, snag it here: http://amzn.to/2dZgG9w Follow Jen on Twitter: @jenniferwilkin Follow me, J.A. Medders: @mrmedders...
Oct 17, 2016•33 min•Ep. 6
Mr. Wordsmith himself, Douglas Wilson, and I talk about, you guessed it: writing. Doug's Amazon Page: http://amzn.to/29oxWCU Doug's Book on Writing: Wordsmithy If you want to buy a book on writing, this is the one. Wordsmithy is my favorite. http://amzn.to/29oyuIG Enjoy the show, spread the word, and write something that makes people mumble to themselves, "That was good."
Jul 05, 2016•45 min•Ep. 5
On this episode author Trevin Wax and I talks about the three kinds of writers, where writers should start writing, and motivations in writing. Show Notes: Trevin's Books: Gospel-Centered Teaching: http://amzn.to/1WBw3FR Counterfeit Gospels: http://amzn.to/1TXDF1p Holy Subversion: http://amzn.to/1qr9JAo Clear Winter Nights: http://amzn.to/1WBw64v Trevin's Blog: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/ Three Kinds of Writers: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/trevinwax/2015/05/26/which-...
May 17, 2016•43 min•Ep. 4
On this episode, Tim Challies and I talk about discipline as a writer, growing through the daily slug, and how to stay focused on your calling as a writer. SHOW NOTES: The Game of Life: http://amzn.to/1T2L6kI Tim's books: Visual Theology, http://amzn.to/1rfNP3X Do More Better, http://amzn.to/1rfNQ8h Sexual Detox, http://amzn.to/1SNhD4e The Next Story, http://amzn.to/1rfNTku The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment, http://amzn.to/234a20Q My Books: Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians, http://a...
Apr 26, 2016•32 min•Ep. 3
Barnabas and I talk about writing tips, his favorite writing books, and how to promote your writing without feeling sleazy. Barnabas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnabasPiper J.A. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmedders Barnabas' Books: http://amzn.to/1U2LfK0 J.A.'s Books: http://amzn.to/1MDDbhm The Blazing Center: http://theblazingcenter.com/ The Happy Rant Podcast: http://theblazingcenter.com/2016/04/new-happy-rant-t4g-recap-singles-ministries-and-what-were-working-on-next.html...
Apr 18, 2016•42 min•Ep. 2
