21 | Christian Writer Income: Is It Biblical to Profit from Books?

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 episode, we open up a much-needed conversation about the tension between faith and finances for Christian creatives. You’ll discover why feeling guilty about making money isn’t from God, what Scripture actually says about wealth and abundance, and how to examine your heart motives without shame. If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s wrong to want money as a Christian author—or feared that success might pull you away from your calling—this episode is for you. You don’t have to choose between being faithful and being fruitful. 🎙️ What you'll walk away with:A fresh, biblical perspective on money, guilt, and calling The truth about Romans 8:1 and how it applies to your author business A heart check on motives and identity around wealth Encouragement to walk in financial freedom—God’s way Let this episode be the permission your soul has been craving. You are anointed to write. You are anointed to earn. And yes—you are anointed to thrive.👉 Listen now to find out how God feels about wanting and having wealth as Christian writers!Send me a message!Support the show_____________________________________🙋‍♀️ Wondering why your books aren’t selling?Start here: grab my free Why Aren’t My Books Selling? checklist and uncover what might be keeping readers from buying — so you can stop wasting time on random strategies and finally know where to focus first.       👉 Get the FREE checklist✝️ Ready to go deeper?Tired of second-guessing business decisions, chasing strategies that don’t fit, and building from pressure? The Revive to Thrive Way™ is a Spirit-led, self-paced program that helps Christian authors rebuild the foundation beneath their brand, books, marketing, and next steps—so they can stop chasing the wrong tactics and build their author business with clarity.       👉 Join The Revive to Thrive Way™_____________________________________💌  Friday Manna Newsletter™️  for more tools & tips!🤩 Rate & Review this PodcastYour support in sharing this show and leaving a review is greatly appreciated.