Episode 112: Writing as a Spiritual Discipline

Welcome to the fall 2025 season of the podcast! From now through Thanksgiving, we’ll be covering the topic of rhythms and routines surrounding our writing. In this episode, I share some personal life updates, and I also ask for your input.* In this world of AI, what types of writing help from an actual, knowledgeable human would you find helpful?* What types of formats do you like to get that help—online courses? Articles? Coaching sessions? A live group webinar?Drop your response in the comments or send me an email!Also, we look at how writing can be a spiritual discipline in itself. The things we learn through writing, if we don’t give up, are part of our broader sanctification journey as followers of Jesus. I’ve created a new resource called The Christian Writer’s Mindset Makeover to help you identify faulty mindsets surrounding your writing and replace them with truth from God’s Word. You can download that for free at www.amylynnsimon.com/makeover.As always, if you benefit from the podcast, please tell someone about it! The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week, you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails, and I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com