Heart for Creatives

My friend, welcome to 2026!

I can’t wait to see how the Lord rolls out the fulfillment of His promises in your life this year. As we step forward in Christ, there is no turning back. The door to the last season has shut, and we’re marching onward into the land the Father has prepared for us.

In today’s episode of Heart for Creatives, we’re laying the spiritual foundations every Christian writer needs before planning the year ahead. If you’re craving peace, clarity, and sustainable rhythms in your writing life—and you’re ready...

Duration: 00:15:09

Welcome to our last episode of 2025!

This year has been a whirlwind, and I'm grateful beyond measure to have you here with me. God has been doing wonders on this journey, and He's just getting started.

There’s so much to come that 2026 will feel like the Father is rolling out the red carpet to everything He's been preparing. Before we step into the new year, it’s time to slow down, meet with God, and align our writing business with His heart.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why every Christia...

Duration: 00:15:06

Happy November, amazing writer! This month can be a creatively charged one if you're participating in the writer challenges that pop up around this time of year.

However, if you find yourself stressing about meeting end-of-year expectations or dreading the start of the new year, then I have some encouragement just for you today.

 

In today’s episode of Heart for Creatives, we’re talking about how to guard your time, protect your peace, and end the year refreshed instead of depleted.

If you’re tired of hustling your way into the new...

Duration: 00:14:10

We're all guilty of saying it. Myself included. But do we understand the effects that take place when we say 'I don't have time'? And more importantly, are we willing to do something about it?

 

In today’s episode, we’re confronting one of the biggest lies Christian writers believe: “I don’t have time to write.”

 

Because the truth is … time isn’t the problem. Priorities and spiritual alignment are.

 

We’ll explore:

The hidden heart posture behind “I don’t have time”

How fear and procrastin...

Duration: 00:18:12

In today’s episode, we're doing something crazy. We're looking at fear from a different perspective and, dare I say, in a positive light.

No, I'm not kidding.

Many are familiar with fear on a number of levels—whether physical, psychological, or even spiritual. We understand the basic concepts around the fight or flight response. However, I'd love to unpack the cost of fear—both the good and the bad. Because the Lord dropped something so profound into my spirit this week, I can't wait to share it with you.

If you’ve ever wre...

Duration: 00:13:24

Interruptions are inevitable in the chaos of mom life, but they don’t have to derail your writing goals. In this episode of Grace Despite the Chaos, Desiree shares how female Christian writers can reframe perfection, handle daily interruptions with grace, and rediscover the joy of co-writing with Jesus.

Standing upon biblical truths about time and maturity, this conversation will help you replace hustle with peace and invite God into every part of your writing journey. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by lost time, vanishing ideas, or mom-life chaos, this episode will remind you that God mult...

Duration: 00:16:10

Are you a Christian writer struggling with time scarcity?

In this episode, we dive into a biblical view of time to help you reframe scarcity mindsets, embrace God’s rhythms of grace, and write from a place of peace and abundance.

Together, we learn how to trust God’s timing, steward your creative calling well, and find freedom from burnout as you co-write with Him.

Hit play to listen in to today's heart chat, or head to the blog for a reader version.

And if you love encouragement just like this, I'd...

Duration: 00:10:50

Wonder if there will ever be enough time to write?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we dig into the root of time scarcity and how hustle culture has crept into our writing lives.

Together we’ll uncover:

the difference between hustle and surrendered work, how fear and perfectionism steal our time, and how surrendering our rhythms to Jesus brings freedom and fruit that lasts.

 

If you’re a Christian author longing for sustainable, grace-filled writing rhythms, this conversation will nourish your spirit and point you back to God’s timing...

Duration: 00:12:03

Why did God make you a writer?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we explore one of the most overlooked keys to marketing with purpose—clarity rooted in identity.

If you're a Christian author overwhelmed by what to say, how to show up, or who you're truly writing for, this episode is your permission slip to slow down and seek Jesus for answers.

Together we walk through three intentional reflection questions to help you:

Discover why God made you a writer Clarify how He wants to use your words Identify who yo...

Duration: 00:10:35

Are you constantly wrestling with your to-do list, chasing deadlines, and still feeling like there’s never enough time?

In today's Heart Chat, we dive deeply into a personal conversation about what it really means to steward time as a female Christian author. You’ll explore how hustle culture mimics scammers, how misplaced productivity can damage what matters most, and how God’s view of time can radically reshape your writing journey.

You’ll walk away with two revelations the Lord revealed to me—truths that will help you reclaim your peace, shift your mindset, and co-wri...

Duration: 00:14:20

Are you ready to surrender your writing career fully to God—but unsure what that actually looks like in the thick of business, burnout, and blank pages?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we unpack three deeply intentional prayers that invite Kingdom transformation into your creative process, your author business, and your heart.

From being purified in God’s presence to being consumed with His love, you'll walk away with fresh clarity and Spirit-led encouragement for your next faithful step as a female Christian writer.

Whether you’re navigating a refinement season or wre...

Duration: 00:13:51

As female Christian writers, we often carry powerful imaginations—gifts from God meant to breathe life into stories. But what happens when those same imaginations become tangled in doubt, discouragement, and delay?

In this heart chat, Desiree unpacks the gentle yet convicting truth God shared with her: “Let your doubt die—and stop resuscitating it.” Drawing from Luke 7 and the account of John the Baptist, we explore what it looks like to cling to God’s promises, even when reality doesn’t match our expectations.

 

This episode will encourage you to:

Recognize how doubt may...

Duration: 00:08:25

Are you a Christian writer tired of second-guessing your calling? Wondering if you have what it takes to run a faith-based writing business while staying rooted in Christ?

In this heartfelt episode, we’re cutting through the noise of hustle culture and self-doubt to rediscover the peace and joy that comes from co-writing with God.

If you’ve been longing to build a God-centered business as a Christian author, this is your invitation to slow down and tune in.

Together, we’ll explore four foundational truths every faith-driven writer needs to embrace. Through Script...

Duration: 00:13:28

Are you a Christian writer feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsure what surrendering your writing career to God really looks like?

In this episode of Heart for Creatives, we dive into a raw, Spirit-led conversation about what it means to walk through a personal teardown season with Jesus—and how that journey can lead to unshakable peace, deeper purpose, and a writing life fully aligned with God’s heart.

We’ll unpack the deeper meaning of Shalom (God’s perfect peace), explore the painful but necessary refinement process, and share biblical encouragement for writers who feel lik...

Duration: 00:11:17

Welcome to the very first episode of Heart for Creatives, a podcast created for Christian women who long to embrace God's rhythms of grace and rediscover the joy of writing with Him. I'm your host, Desiree Williams—author, pastor’s wife, and a creative redeemed by Christ.

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart behind “casting your nets”—a call to courageously release the stories God has placed within you. Rooted in Jeremiah 16:16, we explore what it means to co-labor with God in your writing, overcome fear, and step boldly into your anointed purpose as a Kingdom...

Duration: 00:11:41