If today's episode encouraged you, visit https://deannewelsh.com for a free copy of When God Calls a Writer: Moving Past Insecurity to Write With Confidence, and look for the private Unstoppable Writers group on Facebook.

Deanne has offered a free mini guide as a gift below:

https://whengodfeelsfarawayagracefilledguideforchristianwriters-z4g.plannerpack.co/

In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome Deanne Welsh—spiritual coach, spiritual director, author, and founder of the Unstoppable Writers community.

She offers practical, faith-filled guidance for writers at every stage, including how to start when writing feels heavy from trauma or grief, how to move past perfectionism and shame, and how to break projects into small, doable steps. Deanne gives Karen helpful direction on shaping years of journals into a book, and encourages Brenda with simple tools for writing to heal. She explains the difference between writing to heal and writing to publish, and reminds us that support—whether from a counselor, a trusted friend, or a writing community—can make all the difference.

This episode is filled with encouragement and hope. Healing and creativity go hand in hand, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Simply begin—one word, one page at a time.

https://hangingontohope.org

In this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. welcome Deanne Welsh—spiritual coach, spiritual director, author, and founder of the Unstoppable Writers community. Deanne shares how her own story led her to support writers who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

She offers practical, faith-filled guidance for writers at every stage, including how to start when writing feels heavy from trauma or grief, how to move past perfectionism and shame, and how to break projects into small, doable steps. Deanne gives Karen helpful direction on shaping years of journals into a book, and encourages Brenda with simple tools for writing to heal. She explains the difference between writing to heal and writing to publish, and reminds us that support—whether from a counselor, a trusted friend, or a writing community—can make all the difference.

This episode is filled with encouragement and hope. Healing and creativity go hand in hand, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Simply begin—one word, one page at a time.

If today's episode encouraged you, visit https://deannewelsh.com for a free copy of When God Calls a Writer: Moving Past Insecurity to Write With Confidence, and look for the private Unstoppable Writers group on Facebook.

Deanne has offered a free mini guide as a gift below:

https://whengodfeelsfarawayagracefilledguideforchristianwriters-z4g.plannerpack.co/

https://hangingontohope.org

If you'd like to support the Survivors' Christmas Toy Drive the link is provided below.

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLFXBNDSB5MKM/checkout/KHHOVTIQK3P3VMRSDVXV4NJT

Brenda J and Karen B welcome back Tahirah Ogletree, founder of the O.Tahirah Foundation, for a special holiday episode.
Hanging Onto Hope is partnering once again with the foundation for their Survivors' Christmas Toy Drive: Giving Hope to Families Affected by Domestic Violence.
This year marks their biggest outreach ever—providing Christmas gifts and encouragement to 500 families, a record number that shows the incredible growth of this mission.

Tahirah shares updates on her life, including her season of caring for her parents, and speaks openly about what continues to fuel her passion for survivor advocacy. She also highlights the foundation's powerful new support resource—their Emergency Rescue Vehicle Program. With the Mercedes van she received last year, the foundation has already helped survivors and their families escape dangerous situations with dignity and safety.

She also offers an inspiring update on the upcoming House of Hope, a shelter designed to offer safety, support, and a place of true healing for survivors.

This episode is a reminder of the true spirit of the season: hope, compassion, and showing up in extraordinary ways for those who need it most.

https://hangingontohope.org