The Keep Writing Podcast Nika Maples

Robert Morris became an evangelist at the young age of 19.

He started a family at about the same time and continued serving the Lord throughout the years. 

Robert also wrote many books, touching the hearts and minds of thousands of Christians.

In the year 2000, he started Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, which has become the home of over 100,000 members.

It seemed like Robert was helping so many individuals grow in their faith and walk with Christ, so what happened?

How did it all start to go so wrong?

Join me in this video as I share my own perspective of Robert Morris’s story, how we can respond in grace, and the lessons we can learn from his missteps.

What are your thoughts about this situation and how have you responded? Let me know in the comments below!

 

 

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0:00 - Intro

1:05 - A Personal Perspective

5:44 - The Meaning of Authorship

7:28 - A Brief Overview of the Rise and Fall of Robert Morris

9:45 - The Qualifications of Having a Platform

13:00 - The Qualifications of Church Oversight

15:25 - What Do We Do?

17:41 - Lessons About Lies

20:49 - Lessons About Pride

25:06 - Sin is Sin

26:20 - Don’t Let the Mistakes of Others Hold You Back

27:06 - Outro

 

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If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

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Gwen Shamblin was a prominent Christian author and leader in the 1980s and 1990s.

She led people all over the country in putting Christ first in their lives and especially in their food choices.

Through her popular and effective weight loss program, The Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen changed the outlook on diet and fitness.

It seemed like Gwen was helping thousands of people in their walk with Christ, so what happened?

How did it all start going so wrong?

Join Nika in this brand new series, “When Authors Go Wrong”, where she discusses the lives of several Christian authors whose teachings touched the lives of so many and yet whose downfall caused chaos, calamity, and grief in the Christian community.

In this episode, Nika shares an overview of the life and work of Gwen Shamblin, including a personal experience of meeting Gwen, where Gwen started going wrong, and what we can learn from her mistakes.

If you were a fan of Gwen in the past or just want to learn how to mark and avoid false teachers, this is an episode and a series you’ll want to be sure to tune into!

 

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0:00 - Intro

1:09 - An Overview of Gwen’s Life and Work

1:33 - The Weigh Down Workshop

4:31 - Meeting Gwen

8:54 - The Way Down

10:02 - Where Gwen Started to Go Wrong

12:44 - What Can We Learn From It?

15:13 - Hidden Revelation & Secret Knowledge

18:06 - Tip #1 for Staying Vigilant: Involve Yourself In Areas Where You Are Not In Charge

19:46 - Tip #2 for Staying Vigilant: Include Others In Your Plans

20:45 - Tip #3 for Staying Vigilant: Invite Others to Notice and Notify

21:28 - The Tragic End of Gwen’s Story

23:09 - The First Step to Answering Your Calling

23:40 - Outro

 

Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name!

If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

Using words that give life instead of death is often challenging and complicated.

Especially in the current world we live in and the negativity we are easily surrounded by.

But as representatives of Christ, we are called to a higher standard of living.

Our words are an indication of what’s happening in our hearts and how Jesus has changed our lives.

Choosing to give life through our words, even to those who are unkind, shows others the radical love of Christ. 

And that’s the most important thing we could ever do with our words.

Join Nika in this episode as she discusses the importance and power of our words, and how we can use them to give life to others even when it’s difficult or feels impossible.

If you’d like to start improving your language when speaking with others, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

 

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0:00 - Intro

1:08 - How Powerful Our Words Can Be

3:11 - Our Responsibility as Representatives of Christ

5:08 - Outro

 

Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name!

If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

As followers of Christ, we are called to boldness.

We are encouraged to be willing to take risks, defend truth, and accept criticism and harsh treatment.

But, as humans, we find that calling to be quite easier said than done.

So how can we cultivate boldness in our Christian walk and rise up to the challenge?

Listen in on this episode for three practical recommendations for how to develop the character trait of boldness and weave it into our work and everyday lives.

If you’re allowing fear to hold you back from the message God is nudging you to share, this episode is sure to give you the encouragement you need to overcome and be bold!



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0:00 - Intro

0:32 - Cultivating Boldness

1:01 - Recommendation #1: Avoid Making Any Decision Out of Fear

2:13 - Recommendation #2: Look for Opportunities to Be Bold

2:53 - Recommendation #3: Accept That Boldness is Just Part of the Job Description

4:56 - Outro

Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name!

If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

Not quite sure how to handle writer’s block when you sit down to work on your project?

It’s every author’s greatest obstacle to overcome and biggest roadblock on their path to success.

Surprisingly, writer’s block can be one of the biggest blessings in disguise even when it keeps you from moving forward.

It’s not always what you think it is!

Join Nika in this episode as she reveals writer’s block true identity, provides eight helpful strategies for overcoming writer’s block, and why it’s okay to not know what to write about sometimes.

If you’re stuck in your writing journey and just don’t know what to do, this episode is sure to bring you the encouragement you need to keep pushing through!



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0:00 - Intro

1:02 - Emotion Block

2:12 - Not Knowing What to Write About

3:20 - What Do We Do?

4:08 - Strategy #1 - Switch It Up

5:01 - Strategy #2 - Talk It Out

6:17 - Strategy #3 - Move Your Body

7:05 - Strategy #4 - Write Anything

7:45 - Strategy #5 - Start Anywhere

8:39 - Strategy #6 - Try Your Best to Eliminate Distractions

9:30 - Strategy #7 - Draw It Out

10:17 - Strategy #8 - Revisit Your Purpose for Writing

11:05 - Outro

 

Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name!

If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!

Is your soul weary of this world and you’re wondering how to deal with burnout?

Burnout can feel as if a fire has ripped through your soul and stolen your joy.

It can leave you feeling hollowed out as you try to just go through the motions.

And in those moments, it’s easy to turn to disengagement and check out from the world.

But, friend, the key to overcoming burnout is not to withdraw, but to lean in!

 

Join Nika in this episode as she presents five practical tips for how to deal with burnout and find refreshment for your soul.

 

Rejoice, for there is hope!

 

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0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Facing Burnout

2:09 - Disengagement is Not Refreshment

4:17 - Connect with God

6:13 - Practice Gratitude

7:22 - Trust God

8:28 - Prioritize Your Health

9:07 - Find a Community

9:54 - Fight Burnout Effectively

10:18 - Outro

 

Grab the free Pray and Print publishing guide now! Learn all the ins and outs of both traditional and self-publishing, what you’ll need to get started, and how to set yourself up for success before you’ve even started your book.

Subscribe to Nika’s YouTube Channel! You’ll find new videos there every week full of refreshment, encouragement, and practical advice for achieving your goals and advancing the kingdom in Jesus name!

If you’d like to download a free sample of Nika’s latest book, Page One to Page Done, go to https://www.pageonetopagedone.com/book to download it today!

Ready to finally write that book you've been dreaming about for so long? Nika’s 5-day challenge, the Bless Your Book Workshop, is the perfect place to start! Sign up now at blessyourbook.com.

Want Nika to be your writing coach? Visit nikamaples.com/coaching today to learn more!