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 procrastination sabotage your calling

• The surprising connection between apathy and your time

• Why God cares about the desires He placed in your heart — including your writing

You’ll walk away encouraged, challenged, and equipped to steward your time with purpose (and peace).

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Happy writing. Enjoy the journey.

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 wrestled with fear in your writing life—fear of failure, fear of man, fear of visibility, or fear of not being “enough”—then this episode is for you. We’ll explore the emotional, spiritual, and practical cost of fear, and then shift our focus to the kind of fear that brings freedom, wisdom, and transformation.

My heart is to help you build a writing life rooted in God’s rhythms of grace—not intimidation, striving, or torment. This conversation goes deep, but it also extends hope, clarity, and an invitation to partner with the right kind of fear.

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You don’t have to walk this journey alone—God is with you, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.

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 multiplies the time you yield to Him.

Tune in and learn how to build a grace-filled, sustainable writing life rooted in faith.

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