Kent Sanders

Reflections on Writing & Creativity

What if George Bailey Had Dared to Dream Bigger?

“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a heartwarming story of redemption that keeps our interest with a lot of twists and turns. But what if we add a twist of our own? What if George Bailey had dared to dream bigger dreams and left Bedford Falls? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been my […]

Podcast: Chasing Dreams in a Minivan (with Zech Newman)

A dream is like a knife. It’s very powerful when you use it the right way. But if you’re careless with it, you can do a lot of harm to yourself and others. Today’s guest helps us view our dreams in the correct light so we can chase them in a God-honoring way that blesses […]

How to Embrace a New Dream … and Let Go of the Old One

We’re closing in on the end of 2018 and getting ready to head into 2019. How much thought have you given to your hopes, dreams, and goals for this next year? If you’re satisfied with your life as it currently exists, it’s a great time to think about how to change it. That’s what today’s […]

Podcast: Should You Start a Podcast? (with Steve Stewart)

I started listening to podcasts around 2006, when podcasting was still in its infancy. Now, well over ten years later, podcasting has exploded in popularity, with literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts to choose from. Maybe you have considered adding your voice to the mix and starting your own show. If so, this episode is […]

Are You Pushing These 3 Boundaries as a Writer?

As artists, and generally as human beings, it’s easy to settle into a routine that is comfortable. But our growth as artists doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from discomfort. In this post, I want to help you think through three boundaries you should be pushing as a writer. These beyond our comfort zone, but this […]

Podcast: Learning to Ask Better Questions (with Dan Drake)

It seems like we spend the first part of our lives learning to give all the correct answers. But what if the creative journey was less about giving the right answers and more about asking better questions? Today’s guest helps us navigate this tension between questions and answers, and also encourages us to explore our […]

3 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity

I don’t know about you, but I often overthink the creative process. Sometimes we need a guide who can help us simplify things so we can get some traction and make forward progress. In this post, Michael S. Rogers shares the lessons on creativity he learned while writing the novel Passing Lincoln. The book features a […]

Podcast: Finding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness (with Chris Morris)

Today’s episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. It’s an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you haven’t personally struggled with some type of mental illness, chances are very high that you know someone who has. In today’s conversation, we have a […]

Podcast: Why Every Author Needs an Editor (with Blake Atwood)

Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child. If it’s also true that it takes a village to write a book, one of the most important villagers is the editor. On today’s episode, I talk with a good friend who also happens to be a great editor. He helps us understand […]

Podcast: The Future of Education (with Don Sanders)

For many years, “education” meant sitting at a desk in a classroom, listening to a teacher give a lecture. Today that is no longer the case. The world of education, especially for adults, is changing at a rapid pace. I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation with a great educator who helps us think about […]