Home Row: Just Keep Writing

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Episode 10: Russell Moore on Writing Nov 21, 2016

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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: http://jamedders.com/expository-mutterings/
My books: http://amzn.to/2g9TyTH
Twitter: @mrmedders

Episode 9: Don Whitney on Writing Nov 07, 2016

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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://amzn.to/2fyfgQJ

Here is a blog post I wrote on the perfect starter fountain pen: http://jamedders.com/a-perfect-beginner-fountain-pen/

Episode 7: Jen Wilkin on Writing Oct 17, 2016

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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

Episode 6: Douglas Wilson on Writing Jul 05, 2016

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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."

Episode 5: Trevin Wax on Writing May 17, 2016

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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-kind-of-writer-are-you-microwave-crockpot-or-stir-fry/

Recommend Books on Writing:

Words Fail Me: http://amzn.to/1Nx3PsP
On Writing: http://amzn.to/1rRZBlB
On Writing Well: http://amzn.to/1Nx3Xbv
Wordsmithy: http://amzn.to/1Nx3Rkh
The Rhetoric Companion: http://amzn.to/1WBwgc7

My Author Page: http://amzn.to/1Nx47zP

Twitter: @trevinwax / @mrmedders

Thanks for listening!

Episode 4: Tim Challies on Writing Apr 26, 2016

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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://amzn.to/1NQ60lG
Gospel Formed: Living a Grace-Addicted, Truth-Filled, Jesus-Exalting Life, http://amzn.to/234ab4j

Ulysses Writing App that Tim and I both love: http://www.ulyssesapp.com/

Tim on Twitter: @challies
J.A. on Twitter: @mrmedders

Be sure to frequent Tim's blog at www.challies.com

Episode 3: Barnabas Piper on Writing Apr 18, 2016

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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

Episode 2: Tony Reinke on Writing Apr 11, 2016

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Tony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyReinke
Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmedders

Tony's Books:
Lit!: A Christian Guide to Reading Books: http://amzn.to/1qjmCws
Newton On The Christian Life: http://amzn.to/1SZCcXM
The Joy Project: A True Story of Inescapable Happiness https://tonyreinke.com/the-joy-project/

Jeff's book: Gospel Formed: http://amzn.to/1qKbWb3

Tony's favorite books on writing: https://tonyreinke.com/2015/10/08/books-on-building-great-sentences-advice-for-writers/

Ask Pastor John: http://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/by-series/ask-pastor-john

Episode 1: Jared Wilson on Writing Apr 04, 2016

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In our first episode, Jared C. Wilson and J.A. Medders talk about writing, the writing life, tips and tricks, fat royalty checks, and writer's block.

Jared's Books - http://jaredcwilson.com/books/
Jared's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaredcwilson
Coffivity - https://coffitivity.com/
For the Church - http://ftc.co/
Midwestern Seminary - http://www.mbts.edu/