Gracewriters Podcast #57: Andrina Rijken on finding wonder in an “ordinary life”
Release Date: 03/17/2023
Gracewriters Podcast #77: Author Kirsten Holmberg on the power of public speaking for writers
Gracewriters Podcast
In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Kirsten Holmberg, ghostwriter, editor and author of devotionals for Our Daily Bread Ministries. Kirsten, an introvert, has grown to love speaking at retreats and conferences, and coaches other public speakers, including pastors and TedX speakers. She shares practical tips and inspiration for the value of speaking aloud in a variety of contexts, even for the most introverted of writers. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and...
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Gracewriters Podcast #76: Lisa Stilwell, author, senior editor and ghostwriter
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In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Lisa Stilwell, a veteran of Christian publishing. She rose to the position of senior acquisitions editor with major Christian publishing houses, and then moved into authoring devotionals and ghostwriting memoir for Christian leaders and people from the music industry. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: How Lisa first moved into writing, unexpectedly, after stepping down from...
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Gracewriters Podcast #75: Kelly Needham on chasing our dreams vs having enduring impact
Gracewriters Podcast
In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Kelly Needham – podcaster, mother of five, women’s minister and author of PURPOSEFOOLED and FRIEND-ISH. Kelly has a personal, powerful and honest message about how to resist the pressures popular culture puts on our writing goals, and where and how to find contentment. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: How Kelly’s first non-fiction book about friendship emerged...
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Gracewriters Podcast #74 - Classic Replay: Am I called to write?
Gracewriters Podcast
Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast with another classic episode, AM I CALLED TO WRITE? – a question that confronts and confuses many Christian writers. We discuss ways to discern calling and strategies to help us choose who we listen to as we decide the way forward. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: The value of partnering with God in our work, whatever it may be. Everyone’s story of how...
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Gracewriters Podcast #73 - Classic Replay: Tackling imposter syndrome
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Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast with this short series of classic episodes. Today, we go back to our discussion of TACKLING IMPOSTER SYNDROME – that feeling that we are maybe not very good writers and may also be letting God down. The problem with self-doubt is not so much how it makes us feel – although that does matter – but how it can deter us from following our calling as Gracewriters. We share some strategies that might help. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful...
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Gracewriters Podcast 72 - CLASSIC REPLAY: What is Gracewriting?
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Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy celebrate four years of the podcast by going back to the beginning… our very first episode, WHAT IS GRACEWRITING?, which continues to be one of our most popular. At this time in history, for some reason God seems to be moving in a new way among creatives, using us to reach places and people that might not be open to other forms of communication. Whether you’ve joined Gracewriters recently or been with us from the start, we hope you enjoy touching base with who we are and what we’re all about. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the...
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Gracewriters Podcast #71: Buck Storm on writing literary fiction from the heart
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In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Buck Storm, the critically-acclaimed award-winning author of 8 literary Americana novels, who is also a songwriter and recording artist. Buck dives deep into the issues of engaging with biblical and cultural research, and writing from the heart about God’s extraordinary love. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: Buck’s process of starting with a blank page and seeing...
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Gracewriters Podcast #70: Romance novelist Alison Joy on using research to create authentic fiction
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In this episode, Belinda Pollard and Donita Bundy interview romance novelist (and podcast co-host) Alison Joy. Alison writes romance novels set in Australia and the South Pacific. She shares a variety of research techniques she has developed to help her create fictional locations, events and characters that ring true. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: How Alison got an idea for a novel series from an exercise class. Creating small town...
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Gracewriters Podcast #69: Billie Jauss on Gracewriting amid busyness, shame, and distraction
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In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Billie Jauss, author of the books MAKING ROOM and DISTRACTION DETOX. Billie speaks across America and hosts the Family Room Podcast. She shares what she’s learned about finding God’s purpose in our writing – even when it’s surprising – and finding real solutions to toxic busyness, self-doubt, shame and distraction. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: Being...
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Gracewriters Podcast #68: Poet Jodie McCarthy on seasons of the writing life
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In this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview Jodie McCarthy, who writes quiet, contemplative words in the midst of a noisy and painful world. Her books of poetry and prayers are transparent expressions of grief and loss, but also hope and healing. Jodie is also honest about the times when creative writing needs to take a back seat for a season. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community. Episode summary: Journaling as a way of...
info_outlineIn this episode, Belinda Pollard, Donita Bundy and Alison Joy interview author and speech pathologist Andrina Rijken about the value of an “ordinary person’s” inspirational writing, and how God can use each one of us.
Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the podcast! And go to gracewriters.com for show notes, transcript, useful links and factsheets, and to connect with our online community.