Best Urcelia Teixeira | Christian Author | Christian Author Coach Podcasts (2025)

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57 | Feeling Defeated Before Setting Goals? Christian Authors, Fix This First! 18:31

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Send me a message! It's that time of the year when you're gearing up to set new goals… but instead of feeling excited, you feel defeated. If you’re ending 2025 feeling worn out from all the effort you poured in—and still wondering why the results didn’t match the work—this episode is going to meet you right where you are. Today, I’m sharing a momen…

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56 | Why I Choose a Word of the Year + The Quiz I Use Every Year 25:18

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Send me a message! It's that time of year—everyone's setting goals, making resolutions, and planning their 2026 author business. But what if one word could give you more clarity than a hundred strategies? In this episode, I'm sharing why I personally choose a Word of the Year, how it's kept me focused and grounded for 8 years, and the quiz I use ev…

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55 | Before You Write Off 2025, Listen to This. 16:50

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Send me a message! It's almost the end of 2025, and instead of gratitude, you're drowning in guilt. The books you didn't finish. The goals you didn't hit. The platform that didn't grow. Everyone else is posting their year-end wins—12 books published, six-figure incomes, USA Today bestseller lists—and you're wondering if you wasted an entire year. B…

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54 | Why Every Course You've Taken Still Left You Stuck And What's Actually Missing 26:44

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Send me a message! Have you invested in course after course, desperately hoping to find the breakthrough formula, but ended up more confused than ever? Spent money on Facebook ads training, launch strategies, and marketing blueprints that promised "zero to six figures" success—only to find yourself still stuck? In this vulnerable episode, I'm shari…

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53 | The Competitive Heart I Didn't Know I Had - My Journey from Envy to Freedom 22:02

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Send me a message! For years, I congratulated other Christian authors on their success. But then I'd close my laptop and feel this weird heaviness in my chest. Why them and not me? I didn't recognize it for what it was: a competitive heart quietly poisoning my calling. In this vulnerable episode, I'm sharing a season of my journey I don't talk abou…

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52 | Spiritual Warfare Strategies Every Christian Author Needs 20:36

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Send me a message! Things got harder the moment you committed to your book? That's not bad luck—it's warfare. The enemy doesn't waste energy on writers who are stuck. He attacks writers walking in obedience. Learn why Christian authors face unique spiritual opposition, how to recognize attack versus normal challenges, and six biblical strategies to…

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51 | How to Discern Your NEXT Book From God When You Have Too Many Ideas And Zero Clarity 23:13

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Send me a message! Having seventeen book ideas isn't abundance—it's often paralysis dressed up as inspiration. When every idea feels exciting but nothing feels certain, how do you know which book God actually called you to write? This episode reveals the five biblical tests that separate good ideas from God ideas to help you discern what to write n…

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50 | How to Write When You Are Burned Out And Have Nothing Left to Give 22:41

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Send me a message! Burnout isn't a sign you're not anointed—it's often proof you've been carrying your calling in your own strength. If you're exhausted, resentful of your writing, and guilt-ridden for wanting to stop, this episode will show you what God's invitation really is when you have nothing left. Discover the five signs you're burned out (n…

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49 | I Lost 2,000 Subscribers When God Redirected My Writing 25:00

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Send me a message! What do you do when God asks you to walk away from everything you’ve built? In this week’s episode, I’m getting real about the season that changed everything for me as an author—the moment God told me to pivot from writing archaeological thrillers for the general market to Christian mystery suspense for faith-based readers. It wa…

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48 | Are You Writing For God or With God? 28:16

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Send me a message! You dedicate your books to God, but does your writing process still feel like striving? What if your daily writing sessions could become sacred encounters where you meet with Him—not just tasks you're trying to complete for Him? In this episode, we're exploring the profound difference between writing for God and writing with God.…

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47 | Finding Joy and Inspiration When the Sales Aren’t There 17:33

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Send me a message! Are you a Christian author struggling to keep writing when the book sales just aren’t coming in? Do you ever wonder if all your hard work is even worth it? Many faith-driven writers hit that valley where motivation runs dry, burnout creeps in, and doubt whispers, “What’s the point?” Friend, I’ve been in that quiet, dark place too…

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46 | The Surprising Fear That Blocked My Breakthrough as a Christian Author 22:29

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Send me a message! Have you ever wondered why, despite your hard work and prayers, breakthrough in your writing life still feels out of reach? At one time, I for sure did! For years, I wrestled with comparison, discouragement, and striving—never realizing that one surprising fear was quietly blocking my breakthrough as a Christian author. Maybe you…

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45 | How to Write Like God Signs Your Royalty Checks (Not Amazon!) 23:51

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Send me a message! What if the secret to thriving as a Christian author isn’t hustling harder… but learning to rest? In this episode, I share a very real lesson God is teaching me right now in a season of transition: how to trust Him as my ultimate provider—even when deadlines slip, income feels uncertain, and the pressure to keep producing is loud…

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44 | Why Other Authors' Success Triggers You—The Biblical Cure 24:13

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Send me a message! If other authors' success feels like evidence of your failure, this episode will change everything. In this raw and honest conversation, I'm confessing my own struggle with author envy and sharing the biblical breakthrough that transformed jealousy into genuine celebration. We'll expose why comparison is particularly toxic in Kin…

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43 | Do Low Book Sales Mean You're Less Anointed 29:30

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Send me a message! Why do we feel confident and "anointed" when book sales soar, but question our calling when they crash? If you've ever let your royalty report determine your confidence as a Kingdom writer, I have too—and you're not broken. You're human. But here's the truth: Your anointing validated you before you ever sold a single book. The co…

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42 | How to Hear God's Voice in Your Author Business 22:20

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Send me a message! Has "hearing from God" about your author business ever led you straight into debt, disappointment, or confusion? You prayed about that expensive marketing package. You fasted over the decision to quit your job and write full-time. You were absolutely certain God was opening that door. But months later, you're broke, discouraged, …

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41 | The Silent Drift That Pulls Christian Authors Away from God’s Purpose 23:42

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Send me a message! As Christian authors, we start writing with pure hearts—longing to serve God and encourage others. But somewhere along the way, the focus can quietly shift. Book rankings, email stats, and social media engagement begin to matter more than sitting with God. Before we realize it, our calling feels more like a career, and ministry s…

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40 | The 7 Author Traps That Kill Your Results (And How to Escape Them) 27:36

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Send me a message! Do you ever feel like you're working harder than ever on your writing career, but somehow getting the same disappointing results? Like you're spinning your wheels—writing more, posting more, trying more strategies—but your sales stay flat and that breakthrough seems further away than ever? What if the problem isn't your talent or…

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39 | Why I Don't Use the Enneagram to Build My Writing Life 25:53

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Send me a message! Have you ever taken the Enneagram test, labeled yourself a Type 3 or Type 9, and tried to use it to grow your writing career? I used to think it could help me become a better, more productive Christian author—until I dug deeper and realized just how misaligned it is with biblical truth. In this episode, I’m sharing why I no longe…

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38 | How to Discern the Right Opportunities for Success in Your Christian Author Business 18:38

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Send me a message! In this powerful episode, I share a recent experience that taught me the difference between worldly success and Kingdom prosperity. Sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is say no to a good opportunity when it conflicts with God's calling on your life. Here's what you'll discover: How to recognize when an opportunity isn't…

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37 | Always Feeling Behind as an Author? You're Actually Being Built 25:03

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Send me a message! Always feeling like you're miles behind other authors? If you've ever felt that sinking pit in your stomach watching other writers thrive while your own progress feels painfully slow, this episode is for you. Maybe it's seeing another author's dream vacation pics funded by book sales, or watching someone who started writing years…

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36 | Fake It Till You Make It? Here’s the Biblical Truth Every Writer Needs 26:16

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Send me a message! Are you tired of feeling like you have to perform, pretend, or project success just to be taken seriously as a Christian author? In this episode, I open up about the moment I hit burnout trying to “fake it till I made it”—and how God lovingly showed me a better way. We’ll unpack the subtle ways counterfeit confidence creeps into …

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35 | 5 Reasons Why Your Christian Book Isn't Selling 23:08

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Send me a message! You wrote the book God called you to write… But the sales aren’t coming. And now you're quietly asking the questions you’re afraid to say out loud: “Did I hear God wrong? Did I fail? Did He forget about me?” That crushing disappointment after obedience is real—and you’re not alone in feeling it. You followed the nudge. You poured…

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34 | My Top 5 Christian Book Marketing Strategies That Actually Work 24:01

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Send me a message! Tired of choosing between book sales and your faith? This episode changes everything. Every Christian author faces the same brutal tension: You want to sell more books and build a profitable author business, but you refuse to compromise your values or become another pushy marketer screaming "buy my book." What if I told you that'…

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33 | When Book Sales Hijack Your Joy: 4 Steps to Take Back Control 18:01

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Send me a message! Are you letting Amazon measure your anointing? Is your joy tied to a royalty report? Do you find yourself checking your KDP dashboard multiple times a day—and letting the numbers determine your confidence, peace, or even your calling? In this raw and honest episode, I invite you into a heart-level conversation about the hidden em…

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32 | Should Christian Writers Use AI? A Biblical Framework for Making the Right Choice 24:58

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Send me a message! Can a Christian Writer Use AI? Navigating the Moral Maze with Discernment and Faith Everywhere you look, there's another heated debate about AI and writing. One author brags about writing a book in three days with ChatGPT, while another declares it's evil and Christians should avoid it at all costs. Maybe you're sitting on the fe…

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31 | Failed Book Launch? How Christian Authors Can Bounce Back 29:57

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Send me a message! You've launched your book and now you're staring at those devastating book sales numbers. Your book launch didn't fail. There's a way to revive your sales. If your book launch fell flat and you're watching crickets instead of cash flow, this episode is your lifeline. Thousands of Christian authors face the same crushing disappoin…

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30 | How to Find Time to Write When Life Won't Stop 22:58

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Send me a message! You want to write your book—but life won't slow down. The errands. The appointments. The constant demands. The exhausting pull between your responsibilities and the story God placed on your heart... and writing keeps getting bumped to the bottom of the list. Sound familiar? You've tried productivity systems, but none of them work…

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29 | 7 Strategies to Keep Writing When Nobody's Buying Your Books 29:11

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Send me a message! Your last book launch was a disappointment. Sales are practically non-existent, and now you're staring at a blank page wondering if you should even bother writing another word. The voice in your head whispers "Maybe I'm not cut out for this" every time you sit down to write. But what if the problem isn't you but that nobody taugh…

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28 | Are You a Christian Writer or a Kingdom Writer? 32:32

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Send me a message! Discover the profound difference between being a Christian who writes and being a true Kingdom writer with strategic purpose and eternal impact. This episode unpacks the identity crisis many faith-based authors face and provides clarity for your writing calling. As Christian authors, we often struggle with conflicting tensions—wa…

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27 | How to Sell Your Books Without Feeling Pushy or Guilty 27:13

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Send me a message! That tight, sinking feeling in your gut when it's time to promote your book? I feel it too. Every time you try to share your work, you freeze—afraid of coming across as too salesy or just in it for the money. What if this fear is actually keeping your God-given message from reaching the very people who need it most? Your reluctan…

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26 | Are You Secretly Taking Credit for God's Work in Your Writing Career? 37:02

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Send me a message! Are you unknowingly stealing God's glory? Most Christian authors are—without even realizing it. This uncomfortable truth might be affecting your writing career more than you think. What happens when success comes your way? Who gets the real credit in your heart? This episode exposes the subtle mindset shift that transforms not ju…

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25 | 5 Doubts That Make Christian Writers Question Their Calling 26:54

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Send me a message! Are you feeling paralyzed by uncertainty about your writing calling? You're not alone. As Christian writers, we all struggle with the crippling doubt that silences our God-given voice and purpose. In this powerful episode, I tackle the five specific doubts that attack us as Christian authors: the "Moses Doubt" (feeling unqualifie…

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24 | Email Marketing for Christian Writers! Do This to Transform Your Email List. 32:48

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Send me a message! Are you struggling with what to send your email subscribers? Feel stuck in a cycle of book promotions that seem to fall flat? I'll show you how to transform your approach to email marketing forever. In this episode, I reveal a Biblical perspective on email marketing that shifts the focus from "what can my list do for me" to "how …

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23 | Social Media for Christian Writers 23:25

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Send me a message! When social media starts to feel like a burden instead of a tool, it’s time to rethink your approach. In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re exploring how to use social media intentionally—as a strategic part of your author marketing strategy—without compromising your faith, peace, or purpose. You’ll learn how to shift from st…

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22 | 5 Steps to Discern the Right Marketing Strategies for Your Author Business 34:41

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Send me a message! In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we dive into the 5 essential steps Christian authors need to discern the right marketing strategies that honor God and align with their values. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to follow worldly tactics in your book promotion, this episode is for you. Learn how to avoid fear-driven strategies a…

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21 | Is It Biblical to Make Money as a Christian Writer? 24:15

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Send me a message! As Christian writers, many of us quietly wrestle with guilt over wanting to earn money from our books. Somewhere along the line, we’ve been made to believe that desiring financial freedom—or building a profitable author business—is somehow greedy… or even unfaithful. But is that really what the Bible teaches? In this powerful epi…

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20 | Not Seeing Success in Your Author Business Yet? Do this! 23:00

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Send me a message! Are you in a season where everything feels slow, fruitless, or just plain stuck? Maybe you’ve been faithfully showing up—writing your books, building your platform, and trusting God with your author dreams—but you’re just not seeing the kind of growth, sales, or traction you hoped for. In this episode, we’re talking about what it…

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19 | Discouraged Writer, God’s Still Writing Your Story 24:45

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Send me a message! Feeling Discouraged in Your Writing? God’s Not Done With Your Story. You’ve poured your heart into your writing, tried every strategy, and invested more time and money than you ever imagined. Yet the sales aren’t coming, the visibility isn’t growing, and you’re left wondering… Is this even worth it? Did I really hear God right? F…

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18 | How To Include God in the Everyday Tasks of Writing & Business 40:34

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Send me a message! We invite God into our writing, but what about the business side of things? If you've ever felt disconnected from Him when tackling the admin, marketing, or technical tasks of self-publishing—you're not alone. In this episode, we're diving deep into how to include God in the everyday backend tasks of your writing business, so you…

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17 | How to Tune Out Distractions and Claim Back Your Time 30:09

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Send me a message! Are you constantly putting your writing at the bottom of your priority list? In this faith-filled episode, discover why not having time isn't your real problem—it's the constant distractions stealing your focus from what truly matters. Join me as I reveal the biblical wisdom behind creating sacred writing discipline and reclaimin…

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16 | 5 Things To Do When No One Supports Your Writing 24:25

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Send me a message! What do you do when those closest to you—your spouse, your family, your Christian friends—don’t support your writing journey? When their words make you question your calling, doubt creeps in, and you wonder if you heard God wrong. In this episode of Anointed Scribe, we’re diving deep into the loneliness, discouragement, and spiri…

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15 | Why Christian Writers Give Up (And How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit) 30:46

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Send me a message! Is it time to walk away? You dreamed of writing something that mattered—something that would inspire, encourage, maybe even change lives. You were certain God called you to this. But now… the passion has dimmed. The words won’t come. The silence—no feedback, no sales, no validation—feels like a verdict. And the question lingers: …

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14 | The Hardest Part of Being a Christian Writer (And It’s Not What You Think) 24:55

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Send me a message! Ever feel like writing faith-based books is heavier than you expected? You’re not alone. But what if I told you the hardest part of being a Christian writer isn’t writer’s block, book sales, or even marketing? What if the real challenge is something much deeper—something no one really talks about? In this raw and eye-opening epis…

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13 | 5 Biblical Ways to Break Free from Striving 30:49

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Send me a message! Are You Caught in the Hustle Trap? Here’s How to Break Free from Striving and Thrive as a Christian Writer! If you feel like no matter how much you write, market, and hustle, it’s never enough—this episode is for you! The pressure to keep up with rapid book releases, growing your platform, and hitting financial goals can leave yo…

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12 | Redefining Success as a Christian Writer 29:37

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Send me a message! What does success look like for you? What if success isn’t about wealth, recognition, or achieving lofty goals? What if it’s something deeper, tied to eternal purpose and flourishing in every area of life? In this powerful episode of Anointed Scribe, we explore how God’s definition of success and prosperity challenges worldly sta…

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11 | Rejection is a Gift: How to find Purpose and Growth in Every No 22:03

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Send me a message! Rejection hurts, doesn’t it? Whether it’s an agent or publisher’s ‘no thanks,’ a bad review, or disappointing book sales, rejection and negative reviews can feel like a blow to the heart. But what if rejection isn’t a setback but a steppingstone? What if that negative review is a gift? In this episode, we’ll flip the script on re…

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10 | Get Out of Your Own Way and Unlock Your Writing Potential 25:05

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Send me a message! Are you sabotaging your own writing goals without realizing it? In this transformative episode of Anointed Scribe: Diary of a Christian Writer, Urcelia dives deep into the subtle yet powerful force of self-sabotage that keeps Christian writers from fulfilling their God-given calling. With a practical Christian writer's guide, she…

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09 | 7 Steps to Building an Author Platform That Honors God 23:43

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Send me a message! As a Christian writer, you know your words matter. But have you ever paused to think about what your author brand truly represents? Are your stories and social media posts pointing others to Jesus—or pulling them toward something else? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by worldly pressures to market yourself, struggled to balance f…

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08 | From Overwhelm to Focus: Starting Your Writing Year with Clarity and Grace 17:53

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Send me a message! The start of a new year can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. Fresh goals, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to "get it right" can leave even the most passionate Christian writers feeling drained and stuck. But what if you could swap stress for clarity and chaos for peace? In this episode of Anointed Scribe: Diary o…