Susie Finkbeiner has written three novels, with her recent A Cup of Dust being released today, October 27th, with Kregel Publishers. In this episode, Noah Filipiak interviews Susie about exhaustion, how to handle exhaustion, the superficiality of “puppy hug and rainbow kiss” Christianity (and Christian fiction), politics and how to stay grounded. Jump in on […]
Podcast Interview with Pastor / Author Zachary Bartels
Episode #7 of “Behind the Curtain” Ministry Podcast is here! In this interview I talk with Zachary Bartels on the balance of being both a pastor and a Christian fiction author. We talk about the required “self-promotion” of the author world and the safeguards that have to be put in place to make sure this […]
Inaugural “Behind the Curtain” Podcast Episode featuring Ken Wytsma
I started a new podcast that looks at the emotional, psychological and spiritual burden of being in ministry leadership. Each episode will feature an interview with a pastor, author, athlete, musician or non-profit leader. I hope the podcast is helpful for you and the Church at large. I think it offers something honest, raw and […]
For When I Want to Be a Christian Celebrity
I officiated a wedding this weekend and was reminded of John the Baptist. John the Baptist was essentially the Christian rock star of the 1st century: huge crowds followed him, everyone retweeted him, and he was on the New York Times best seller list every time he wrote a book. In fact, there were murmurs […]