In this powerful episode of Created to Write, Christian writer and ultra-marathon runner Stephanie Walters shares how faith, endurance, and vulnerability shape both her life and her writing. As an award-winning memoirist and copy editor, Stephanie understands that writing isn’t just about craft - it’s about surrender.

From running ultra-marathons to navigating the long road of completing her first book, she reveals how creating with God transforms pressure into purpose. Stephanie opens up about the journey of over-editing, perfectionism, and learning to embrace grace over performance.

If you’re a Christian writer longing to create with impact, influence through authenticity, and write from a place of faith rather than fear, this episode will encourage you to start before you feel ready. Because you can’t edit a blank page, but you can invite God into every word.

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In this insightful episode, Jo-Anne Berthelsen, a prolific Christian writer and author of 11 books, shares her powerful journey of answering God’s call later in life. Although she dreamed of writing as a child, it wasn’t until her late 50s, while journaling by the Mediterranean Sea, that she sensed God clearly say it was time to “go home and start writing.” That moment of divine permission launched a 20-year writing career spanning seven novels and four non-fiction books rooted in faith-based writing and centred on God’s love and grace.

Jo-Anne reflects on the spiritual discipline of creating with God, learning to silence self-doubt and the “enemy’s voice” by focusing instead on obedience and God’s delight in her work. She speaks candidly about writing with purpose, staying faithful to her message despite criticism about the strong Christian themes in her books.

She also highlights the vital role of community for Christian authors - from the encouragement of Omega Writers to the dedicated prayer team that has supported her through decades of writing and public speaking.

Her story is a beautiful reminder that it is never too late to step into your calling and become the person God created you to be.

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Blank Page No More: Write with God, Not Fear

If you dream of becoming a published author, this episode is your permission slip to finally begin.

In this episode of Created to Write, Michelle Dennis Evans tackles the struggle many writers face: the blank page. Michelle reminds you that your story does not start when everything is perfect. It starts the moment you surrender and put pen to paper.

Break free from overthinking, quiet the inner critic, and partner with God in the creative process. From brain dumping your thoughts to stepping into other creative outlets, you will discover how to unlock clarity, reignite inspiration, and move forward in obedience, not perfection.

This is not about getting it right.
It is about getting it written.

Because your words have purpose.