Kent Sanders

Reflections on Writing & Creativity

Podcast: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (with Anne Sheridan)

When you hear the term “classic literature,” what comes to mind? Most people think of books that were written by a bunch of dead white guys and wonder how they are relevant to us today. Today’s guest will help you understand that the classics are much broader than that narrow definition, and why they are […]

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 […]

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 […]

Podcast: How to Tell Stories Like Jesus (with Doug Phillips)

As an artist and a creative, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is how to engage people with storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of the world around us. I’m excited today to bring you this conversation with a friend who helps us learn from the greatest […]