Best Creativewriting Podcasts (2025)

1
SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors 1:01:15

Play Pause

3h ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that's well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels w…

1
123 | How to sell a million copies with Matt Rogers, author of 'The Forsaken' 41:44

3h ago41:44

41:44

How do you write thirty-five novels in a decade and sell a million copies while doing it? Bestselling author Matt Rogers is here to share his secrets. Matt began writing fiction at age six, then dropped out of university to pursue writing full time. He discusses the differences in traditional and self-publishing, how his obsession with philosophy h…

1
#289 – Voices of 9/11: Recounting Stories from New Yorkers (Re-release) 2:23:45

7h ago2:23:45

2:23:45

Welcome to Episode 269 of Spun Today, where we dive deep into personal stories of resilience, reflection, and creativity in the face of one of the most transformative events in modern history—the 9/11 attacks. Today, we are honored to have a plethora of voices sharing their firsthand experiences, each providing a unique lens on that tragic day. Fro…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie 1:02:36

13h ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check…

1
Ep 48 Part 3: Beyond the Arena, The True Legacy 11:04

18h ago11:04

11:04

In the final episode of our Gladiator 2 series, we bring “A Touch of The Word” by connecting the film’s themes to scripture. Our discussion centers on how biblical passages like Daniel 1–2, Matthew 10, Romans 13, Galatians 5, and Revelation 20 resonate with the movie’s questions of power, obedience, and eternal consequence. We explore how Christian…

1
Ep 48 Part 2: Freedom in Gladiator 2 42:39

19h ago42:39

42:39

In Part 2 of our SMART analysis of Gladiator 2, we turn our focus to the Audience and offer a Rethink of the film’s central themes. We talk about who might struggle with the movie’s emphasis on manipulation, bitterness, and vengeance, and why others could actually find it to be a healthy challenge. We highlight Lucius’s journey as a cautionary tale…

1
Ep 48 Part 1: Vengeance and Victory in Gladiator 2 18:01

19h ago18:01

18:01

In this episode, we begin our SMART analysis of Gladiator 2 with a focus on its Summary and Message. The story follows Lucius Verus Aurelius—secretly Maximus’s son—whose life of peace is destroyed when Rome invades Numidia, killing his wife and enslaving him. Driven by vengeance, Lucius rises as a gladiator, discovers his true identity, and ultimat…

1
Provoking the Beast 42:27

5d ago42:27

42:27

August 31, 2025 In this closeout sermon for the Testify! series, Dan Kent surveys the key points of Revelation 10 and 11 and highlights how the testimony of the church is crucial to what God is doing in the world. He then challenges us to practice the call to Testify! More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/provoking-the-beast/ BOOKS: https://b…

1
The Art of Starting Over: Getting Back Into Your Writing Flow (Ep198) 39:29

6d ago39:29

39:29

✨ Writer Craft Podcast | Episode 198 🎙️ The Art of Starting Over: Getting Back Into Your Writing Flow 📅 Recorded on September 3, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Valerie Ihsan & Erick Mertz 💬 Episode Summary Welcome back, Writers and Crafters! In this soul-nourishing episode, Valerie and Erick explore what it really takes to return to your writing routine after a …

1
122 | Bonus ep! How to be a fictional character with Felix Shannon 28:07

6d ago28:07

28:07

In episode 122, Ashley asks fellow crime fiction fan and podcaster what it's like to find yourself as a fictional character in a new novel from one of your favourite authors. Felix 'Flex' Shannon shares his experience of being fictionalised in the latest mystery novel from Sulari Gentill, Five Found Dead. Hear from Sulari in ep 121! Felix Shannon i…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay) 54:06

14d ago54:06

54:06

Like most of our guests, NYT Bestseller Michele Scott's success didn’t happen overnight and there were huge ups and downs. She shares her journey towards finding the right agent, having books optioned, marketing plans, upskilling yourself and writing in different genres. This is a classic replay, well worth a relisten for Michele's fantastic advice…

1
How to Write a Book That Grows Your Business and Honors Your Spirit (Ep197) 27:53

13d ago27:53

27:53

Main Topic: How to Write a Book That Grows Your Business and Honors Your Spirit (Help soul-led entrepreneurs see how writing a book can amplify their work without losing authenticity or feeling salesy.) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/va…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief! 38:58

13d ago38:58

38:58

It's conference debrief time! We’re here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep409-six-figures-with-short-romance-with-sadie-king/ AK Mulford talks TikTok : https:…

1
121 | The crucial element is not panicking with Sulari Gentill, author of 'Five Found Dead' 45:32

13d ago45:32

45:32

When bestselling author Sulari Gentill was diagnosed with stage four cancer, she decided to write the ending she wanted. In episode 121, she joins James and Ashley to discuss her seventeenth novel, Five Found Dead, which features a main character riding the Orient Express to celebrate his recent cancer recovery – and who ends up solving several mur…

1
From Reserved to Ravishing: Writing Spicy Scenes that Feel True to You, with guest HR Cole (EP196) 1:03:40

20d ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Main Topic: From Reserved to Ravishing: Writing Spicy Scenes That Still Feel True to You (with guest HR Cole) PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays an…

1
#288 - Daredevil’s Gray Morality and Emotional Hooks: Storytelling Insights for Writers 1:03:49

22d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Spun Today Podcast with Tony Ortiz, where creativity takes the spotlight and storytelling is always at the heart of the conversation. In this episode, Tony dives deep into the writing brilliance of the Daredevil TV series, exploring seasons one through four and unearthing valuable insights every writer and creative can…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP514 - Interview with Annika Martin (Classic Replay) 1:10:28

28d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Writing bestselling romance with incredible character chemistry is something that NYT Bestseller Annika Martin excels in. Annika, who also publishes romantic suspense as Carolyn Crane, has seen incredible success writing two books a year (on average) and publishing wide. This is a classic replay episode (originally recorded in 2021) where Annika re…

1
The Book You Were Born to Write: Legacy Crafting, Part 3 of 3 (Ep195) 16:40

27d ago16:40

16:40

Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Valerie): hard stuff at home (sharing that with my patrons, and a little on social media) (Erick): What are you reading? Valerie: Just finished: Austin Kleon's Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad Creative Act (Rick Rubin) and Anne Abel's new book High Hopes (out in September .. She'l…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP513 - Interview with Anya Mora: Writing Through Tough Times 1:02:20

27d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

When the going gets tough, it can be really hard to get (or keep) going. Today's episode has empathetic and practical advice from the incredible Anya Mora about working through life challenges, recovering from burnout, trusting your instincts and dealing with things that often throw us “off course” from our author life. About Anya Anya Mora is the …

1
The Book You Were Born to Write: Where Ego Meets Soul, Part 2 of 3 (Ep194) 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

Main Topic: Today’s episode is all about Ego Meeting Soul (the inner vs outer world of writing) In our last episode of the mini podcast series The Book You Were Born to Write, we listened for the first whispers of the book inside you. We honored that quiet knowing — the call to finally write the book that’s been circling your spirit. And today… we’…

1
120 | If society collapses, head to the beach with Michelle Prak, author of 'Barren Cape' 33:46

1M ago33:46

33:46

In episode 120, bestselling author Michelle Prak discusses how she set her latest thriller against the backdrop of Australia’s housing crisis and why she writes flawed, sometimes rash characters. She also reflects on how growing up in a lower socio-economic home influenced her love of reading and her ambition to be a writer, and also how it delayed…

1
SPA Girls Podcast - EP512 - Manifesting Success with Renee Rose (Classic Replay) 56:54

1M ago56:54

56:54

You're worth it and your work is worth it. 15-time USA Today bestselling romance author Renee Rose is passionate about helping other authors find and maintain an abundance mindset to catapult their careers and create their best future. She employs energetic tools and techniques to help her clients clear resistance and money blocks, access their inn…

1
#287 – Creative Accountability, AI Tools for Writers, Insights from Ta-Nehisi Coates and More! (Free Writing Session) 51:34

1M ago51:34

51:34

Welcome back to the Spun Today podcast! In this episode, Tony Ortiz dives deep into the creative process, taking you behind the scenes of his own writing journey. This is a special “free writing session” episode, where Tony shares his candid writing stats—celebrating the progress, confronting the setbacks, and reflecting on what it really takes to …

1
The Way of Generosity 44:16

1M ago44:16

44:16

July 21, 2025 God calls us to the way of generosity and Dan Kent shows how this call is much larger than a set of rules for how we use our money. It’s about recognizing the story of the world versus the story of God. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/the-way-of-generosity/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Au…

1
The Way of Empathy 46:03

1M ago46:03

46:03

July 1, 2025 In this sermon, Dan Kent challenges us to enter into the way of empathy, which he says is crucial to our ability to connect with others by sharing in their feelings. It is a way exemplified by Jesus as he entered into the common human condition so that he might know what we experience from the inside. More Resources: https://whchurch.o…

1
Crescendo of Hope 42:21

1M ago42:21

42:21

June 10, 2025 Our world surrounds us with despair and darkness, and we long for a place of hope. Dan ties this reality into Revelation 8 and 9, where the trumpet judgments bring destruction to the earth. He looks for and finds hope in the midst of the destruction, showing us how we can find hope even at the crescendo of chaos. More Resources: https…

1
Light Chasers 39:14

1M ago39:14

39:14

May 7, 2025 This sermon by Dan Kent helps us understand the meaning of repentance and why it is so crucial to our walk with Jesus. In it, we discover how we misunderstand what repentance is and see how repentance is a path to true freedom. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/light-chasers/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.…

1
Inner Exodus 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

March 25, 2025 We need spiritual disciplines which will shape us so that we can live in love toward ourselves. Fasting is such a discipline because it detoxes our dependence upon food and other pleasures, enabling us to receive what is actually fulfilling and whole. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/inner-exodus/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KS…

1
Salvation Belongs to Our God 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

February 10, 2025 In this sermon, Dan Kent helps us understand the meaning of the proclamation “salvation belongs to our God.” While we might assume salvation is about personal sin and guilt, Dan demonstrates that it is much more extensive than that. He shows us that salvation is centered around God’s work to establish the rightful King of all crea…

1
Waiting with Anna 42:23

1M ago42:23

42:23

December 8, 2024 This sermon examines the story of Anna when she met the child Jesus in the temple. Dan Kent highlights how she waited for the Messiah for decades and the importance of waiting on God to act in our lives and release his gifts through us. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/waiting-with-anna/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOU…

1
Crowns not Crutches 39:12

1M ago39:12

39:12

November 25, 2024 At the start of the Book of Revelation the angel tells John: “Do not be afraid.” Then the angel proceeds to affront John with a terrifying series of visions. How could John NOT be afraid? What’s going on here? Dan talks about how having different objectives at our centers makes us more or less vulnerable to fear. More Resources: h…

1
Let Your Gentleness Show 42:01

1M ago42:01

42:01

September 2, 2024 Why does Paul tell us to “Let your gentleness be evident to all”? How does showing gentleness empower us, make us immune to propaganda, and give us spiritual stability? Join Dan as he engages this powerful fruit of the Spirit. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/let-your-gentleness-show/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTU…

1
The Heart of Worship 38:39

1M ago38:39

38:39

June 14, 2024 What if we don’t like heaven? Why does worship in heaven seem so torturous? In this sermon on Revelation chapter 4, Dan looks at the symbolism of the throne room and discusses allegiance as the heart of worship. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/the-heart-of-worship/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube…

1
The Problem with Palm Sunday 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

March 25, 2024 How did the crowds go from laying down Palm Branches and calling Jesus king to screaming “Crucify Him!” in just a few short days? The answer to this question, I believe, affects us all. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/the-problem-with-palm-sunday/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDanKe…

1
Sheep Among Wolves 45:14

1M ago45:14

45:14

January 23, 2024 In this sermon Dan speculates on the “love” Jesus claimed the Ephesians had “forsaken” in Revelation 2:4. After praising their orthodoxy, Jesus criticizes their lack of love. Dan argues that, perhaps, they defended orthodoxy at the cost of love. That is, they loved ideology over people. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/s…

1
The Gift of God’s Grace 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

December 18, 2023 In this sermon Dan show how God’s DELIGHT in us grounds God’s grace for us. Not only that, DELIGHT grounds agape love. God invites us to live into his delight for us, and to then learn to show delight in God, ourselves, and each other. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/the-gift-of-gods-grace/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAn…

1
Rolling Stones 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

October 23, 2023 If you are a follower of Jesus, God considers you a priest. Did you know that? If not, consider this your ordination and your orientation into the most meaningful vocation possible. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/rolling-stones/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDanKent SURPRISING GO…

1
A Living Faith 39:36

1M ago39:36

39:36

October 2, 2023 Many read Revelation as a predictor of the future. This turns God into a fixed, wooden object who does not actually relate to a living creation. But this book was never meant to be read this way. Instead, it points to a LIVING GOD who reigns over a LIVING CREATION and calls us into a LIVING FAITH. God invites us to participate in th…

1
Antifragile Faith 35:57

1M ago35:57

35:57

September 4, 2023 Many people orient their lives around the pursuit of happiness. But this inevitably leads to a fragile faith. But when we put the pursuit of Christlikeness at the center of what we want out of life, we increasingly develop an antifragile faith. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/antifragile-faith/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3K…

1
Don’t Look Back 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

August 1, 2023 The Apostle Paul wrote that he does one thing: forget what is behind and press ahead to the goal to win the prize of God. In this sermon, Dan Kent explains what it means to forget the past and press on toward God. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/dont-look-back/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.co…

1
Raveling Truth 40:24

1M ago40:24

40:24

July 18, 2023 This sermon provides a recap of the Unraveling Truth series, as Dan walks us through four elements of the series: Truth, God, Jesus and the Bible. He explains how these elements are related to each other and how they have implications for how we think and do day-to-day life. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/raveling-truth/ …

1
Good Teacher 42:27

2M ago42:27

42:27

July 5, 2023 In this sermon, Dan Kent asks the question, was Jesus a good teacher? He uses the story of the rich young ruler, who called Jesus “good teacher,” and Jesus’s response to help us see how the questions this man brought to Jesus hindered his ability to receive what Jesus taught, and in the same way today, our questions limit us. More Reso…

1
Was Jesus “Crazy”? 37:49

1M ago37:49

37:49

May 27, 2023 This sermon addresses the question of whether or not Jesus was of a sound mind, and then claims that the only sane human to have ever lived was Jesus, and what the implications of that are. More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/was-jesus-crazy/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDanKent SURPRISI…

1
Miracles & Microscopes 40:57

1M ago40:57

40:57

February 27, 2023 Dan Kent shows us how faith & science can work together and complement one another. He then offers the “Unity of Consciousness” argument, then shows how the miracle of the self can ground our personhood, our dignity, our equality, and the wide range of amazing teachings of the Bible, like: prayer, immortality, free will, the Holy …

1
One With Authority 42:23

1M ago42:23

42:23

January 12, 2023 Jesus spoke with authority, but what does this authority mean for today when we tend to distrust authority figures? Dan addresses why acting on Jesus’s teaching is so crucial to actually understanding what Jesus said. Jesus’s teachings are not merely facts we believe. They are deep truths we can only fully know when we live them ou…

1
The Joy of God’s Judgment 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

October 14, 2024 In Revelation 6:9-10 the martyrs call out for justice, asking how long will they have to wait for God to make things right. This speaks to our common longing for justice as we live in the space where Jesus has conquered Satan, yet we wait on justice to be fully realized. This sermon shows how we live in this space. More Resources: …

1
The Absurdity of Loneliness 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

December 20, 2022 Why didn’t Jesus leave us any of his own writings? The answer to this may shine a light on the profound loneliness crisis the world is experiencing… More Resources: https://whchurch.org/sermon/the-absurdity-of-loneliness/ BOOKS: https://bit.ly/3KSJAnp YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorDanKent SURPRISING GOD PODCAST: https://…