This episode of the Declare Podcast, featuring our friend and Declare Conference speaker Jevon, originally aired in 2018. The insight she shares is so valuable, we’re sharing it again! https://declareconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/jevon-podcast.mp3 MEET JEVON: For more than fourteen years, Jevon Bolden has been an essential editorial par…

Jess Connolly was our guest in this throwback episode of the Declare podcast from 2014. She shares her awesome tips for crafting a cohesive Instagram feed. If you’ve ever been inspired to curate beautiful and intentional Instagram images on your account, listen as Jess shares her insight! https://declareconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DC_…

Have you ever wondered if what you write really matters? And if you should you keep writing? On this episode from the Declare podcast archives, guest Brooke McGlothlin talks about something many of us probably struggle with: questioning our qualifications and our value as writers. Brooke joined us at the Declare Conference in 2014. We thought we’d …

Declare Conference 2019 is NEXT WEEK! Did you know you can meet for a personalized consultation with Brian Dixon or Anne Watson or both? In honor of that fun fact, we thought we’d replay this awesome episode with Anne and Brian from last April! Get Your Hopes UP! MEET BRIAN: Brian Dixon is a tech, video, and marketing guru who wants to help you gro…

Are you coming to Declare Conference this October? Wondering what to expect? Maybe it’s your first time, and you don’t know what to expect at all. Maybe you’re a Declare regular and you’re wondering whether or not this year will be worth it? Well, Get Your Hopes Up, because 2019 has an amazing lineup in store for you. We are expectant to see the wa…

Platform building is a common theme these days among online influencers. As Christians, how do we grow our ministries and businesses while surrendering to God’s will for our lives? How important are the numbers really? How do you build what really matters? Listen in on this heart to heart with Rachael Gilbert and Kristin Lemus as they seek to answe…

What is the hidden value of Declare? And why is investing in the dream God has put in your heart so important and worthwhile? Kristin Lemus chats about all that and more today on the Declare Podcast. Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here. INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE: JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKi…

“It’s time to start thinking about publishing as a business… If you want to pursue publishing, you are starting a business.” We are very excited that Rachelle Gardner will be at Declare Conference this year. She brings so much experience and knowledge of the writing and publishing industry, and has thoughtful advice for writers in every stage of th…

“Hope is what you’re after, and endurance is what you need to get there.” If anyone can speak about hope and endurance, it’s Nika. Just listen to her story and how her faith sustained her through a seemingly hopeless situation. Nika has a BS in mass communications from Texas Wesleyan University, an MA in English education from Columbia University, …

MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal is passionate about encouraging, equipping and inspiring women of all ages to embrace a work hard, rest well lifestyle that honors God. She calls it “holy hustle.” A writer for more than a decade, She is the author of three self-published books, a Bible study called “Work Hard, Rest Well”, and her newly released book, “Holy Hu…

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | More WE HAVE SOME NEWS FOR YOU. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS: Today we turned the tables on our host Anne Watson and are interviewing her! Join Kristin Lemus as she interviews Anne on being obedient when God asks you to do something new and different (and maybe […]…

Join us for a fun Heart of Declare flashback episode with Declare Found Eryn Hall and podcast host Heather MacFadyen. The conference evolves each year, but the Heart of Declare always remains the same: To know God and make Him known as we walk with Him as Christian Communicators. Do you have your ticket for […] The post Heart of Declare Flashback w…

*Kristy would like to note in this conversation that she is not the inventor of verse mapping. Rather, she’s a devoted fan who has grown richly from it and now shares the idea enthusiastically. MEET KRISTY: Kristy Cambron is an award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling debut The Butterfly and the Violin, and […] The post…

MEET AMY: Amy Wicks (type 3) is a writer, podcaster and lover of Enneagram who lives in Kansas City with her tree climbing arborist-husband (type 9) and three kids who can often be found on the limbs of a tree, themselves. She is the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and has co-authored The […] The post Enneagram for Communicators :: …

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your encouragement on an upcoming episode! MEET JENNI: Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author, and speaker. Her passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences and churches nationwide, […] The post Communicators Are…

We’re celebrating 100 episodes with dancing and hand clapping! This wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Declare Community. Thank YOU for being loyal listeners, fans of Declare, and obedient Christian communicators. We are so grateful for your endless encouragement & support. Today we celebrate YOU and your work! Enjoy this very special episode…

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here. MEET BRIAN: Brian Dixon is a tech, video, and marketing guru who wants to help you grow your email list and also create your first online product. He helps explain the reason why the overwhelming technology necessary to serve your readers. Helping you be […] The post Starting With The Right Peop…

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here. MEET EMILY: Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Simply Tuesday and A Million Little Ways. She is also the host of The Next Right Thing podcast, where she helps create space for the soul to breathe, offering a fresh perspective […] The post Doing the Next Right Thing…

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here! MEET JENI: Jeni is a marketing strategist and business coach for smart women who want to build a strong, profitable business that transforms the lives of their followers. Step by step, she shows them how to leverage connections with readers to develop services, transformational […] The post The …

Can we share your review on the show? Leave onehere and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET BLAKE: Blake is the host & voice of the Confessions of a Crappy Christian Podcast, the designer behind Magnolia Ink, wife to Jeremy, & mama to Pacey & Elliot. She’s Louisiana born & bred & […] The post Confessions of a Crappy Christian :: Bl…

MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. MEET JENNIFER: Jennifer Watson is […

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET CRYSTAL: Want to learn about increasing your return on investment? Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, New York Times bestselling author of Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and author of the book, Money-Making Mom. In 2017, […] …

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your encouragement on an upcoming episode! MEET KAT: Kat Lee is passionate about teaching others how to jump-start each day with a grace-filled, life-giving morning routine. She is the author of the Hello Mornings book (published by Thomas Nelson), a speaker, podcaster, […] The p…

Happy New Year Declare friends! 2018 was a great year for our community and we are looking forward to all God has in store for us in 2019! We are getting our hopes up about a lot of new ideas for you! We thought it would be great to kick off the New Year with […] The post MOST DOWNLOADED OF 2018! Becoming Fierce-Hearted :: Holley Gerth { EP 71} app…

Can we share your review on the show? Leave one here and you may hear your words on an upcoming episode! MEET SHONTELL: Shontell Brewer is a writer on her blog Nonsense At Its Finest. By day she works as a classroom teacher, and weekends are mostly spent as an advocate for the steadily growing […] The post Proving the Enemy Wrong :: Shontell Brewer…

MEET LISA: Jesus is everything. It is the heart, the passion and the leadership approach of author and speaker, Lisa Whittle. Lisa is the author of 6 books including, Put Your Warrior Boots On, and now host of the 5 Word Prayers Daily podcast. She’s a sought out Bible teacher for her wit and bold, bottom line approach. […] The post Why Nobody is Wa…

MEET MARY: Mary DeMuth is an international speaker and podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of over thirty-five books, including the latest: The Seven Deadly Friendships(Harvest House Publishers 2018). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 28 years and is the mom to three […] The po…

MEET CHRISTA: Christa Hutchins is a “doer-of-things” who provides ministry coaching, project management and accountability support for speakers, writers and ministry leaders. Her writing provides practical insight into moving your God-sized dream from vision to action. Christa lives in South Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty ne…

MEET JAMI: Jami Amerine M.Ed. is an author, speaker, artist, wife, mom, and friend. Her second book, Sacred Ground Sticky Floors launches on October 2. She and her husband Justin live in North Houston and are advocates for foster care and adoption. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Being an accidental author. Getting death threats (that’s […] The post Accidental…

MEET NICKI: Nicki Koziarz is a two-time best-selling author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is a wife to Kris and mom to three girls, Taylor, Hope & Kennedy. Nicki’s family runs a small farm just outside of Charlotte, NC they affectionately call The Fixer Upper Farm. Nicki speaks nationally at conferences, retreats, and […] The post Ho…

MEET MEGAN: Megan Weaver is a photographer of women entrepreneurs and bloggers based in Dallas, TX. She also helps bloggers create better images through her blog and online photography course. She’s been a featured speaker at Thrive Blogger Conference, Bloguettes Branding Workshop and Blogger 2 Boss Conference to name a few. Her work has been […] T…

MEET HEATHER: Heather MacFadyen has been married since the turn of the century (sounds more impressive than it is). She is the mother of four young boys (born exactly, to the day, within 6 1/2 years . . . just like she’d always planned). She hosts “The God Centered Mom Podcast” weekly interviewing fellow journeyers […] The post Trends in Podcasting…

MEET SUSAN: Susan is a British born, Australian raised American, who is passionate about empowering women to create their own websites. She creates and customizes WordPress themes. For her, creating the websites is just part of the story – she’s obsessed with the process, and loves to help others by answering support questions; after working […] Th…

MEET JENI: Jeni is a marketing strategist and business coach for smart women who want to build a strong, profitable business that transforms the lives of their followers. Step by step, she shows them how to leverage connections with readers to develop services, transformational courses, and membership sites—without having to work long hours or make…

MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s passionat…

MEET JEVON: For more than fourteen years, Jevon Oakman Bolden has been an essential editorial partner and writing coach to a number of best-selling authors. She has experience in a broad range of topics including natural health and wellness, personal and spiritual growth, and children’s nonfiction. Jevon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English […]…

MEET KARA: Kara Leonino is an Acquisitions Editor for nonfiction at Tyndale House Publishers. She manages product development and the acquisitions process for every nonfiction project. Kara has a bachelor’s degree in English from Ohio University. Since coming to Tyndale, Kara has had the privilege of working with a variety of talented authors, incl…

MEET ELISA: Elisa Pulliam is passionate about helping women experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word for the sake of impacting the next generation with Kingdom Hope. Her latest book, “Unblinded Faith: Gaining Spiritual Sight through Believing God’s Word,” is described as “more than a devotional, it’s a tool for growing deep spiritual […] …

MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal Stine encourages women to pursue holy hustle—a work-hard, rest-well lifestyle that chases faith instead of fame. Along with being a popular speaker, she is the author of Creative Basics, creator of the “Clarity Coaching” course, and editor of Craving Connection by the (in)courage team. Crystal lives in Pennsylvania with her hu…

MEET AMIE: With a passion to reach young women, Amie’s life demonstrates practical ways each and every believer can impact the lives of others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her humorous and personal communication style gives her the ability to take on the tough issues facing this generation. Through the last 8 years she […] The post Confidence f…

MEET RACHAEL: Rachael Gilbert is a former Oklahoman turned Texan by her husband, homeschooling momma of 3, business owner, blogger, co-host of the Declare Conference & show host of Real Talk with Rachael. She loves Jesus and likes to run Spartans, half & full marathons with her husband. She is passionate about seeing women walk […] The post Real Ta…

MEET TRICIA: Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published over 70 books and has written more than 500 articles. She’s well-known for her Big Sky series and for writing the novelization for Mom’s Night Out. For more information visit […] The post Walking It Out :: Trici…

MEET KRISTIN: Kristin Lemus is a wife and brave mom to 6 kids ages 9 to 19. She shares her heart on her blog TheBeautifulDeep.com. Kristin loves to serve as a cheerleader to Christian women communicators through her work with The Declare Conference and is passionate about teaching moms how to not grow weary at […] The post Brave Mom :: Kristin Lemu…

MEET KRISTEN: Kristen Welch was born and raised in Texas and she is the author of the parenting blog, We are THAT Family (www.wearethatfamily.com). Author of Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen is the founder of Mercy House, a nonprofit maternity home in Kenya the rescues young pregnant girls from […] The post R…

MEET MICHELLE: Michelle R. Acker loves to micro-blog about life in general at the corner of Quiet & Trust, where she is bravely pursuing her own God-given calling. However, Michelle is passionate about encouraging women to truly change the world by leaning into their unique strengths and gifts in order to soak in and radiate God’s […] The post An E…

MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. WHAT WE CHAT […] The post Becoming …

MEET ERYN: Eryn has a heart for encouraging women to walk in faith and make the most of every day. She and her husband are raising 2 awesome kids in Dallas. Eryn haphazardly blogs at MamaHall.com but more frequently shares on Instagram (@mamahall). Eryn is a dance fitness instructor, a virtual assistant, and hostess for Declare, a conference for [……

MEET KELLY: Kelly Balarie is an author and national speaker on a mission to encourage others not to give up. Through times of extreme testing, Kelly’s discovered peace-bringing wisdom, truth, and techniques that help women live full-hearted, even when life feels downright empty. Kelly believes there is hope for every woman, every battle and in ever…

MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s passionat…

MEET ANDREA: Andrea Howey is a hand-lettering artist from Dallas, Texas. She’s a big fan of rainy days, good coffee, chips and salsa, and Christmas music year-round. Andrea uses hand lettering with the aim to encourage hearts, strengthen faith, and point people to Jesus. By sharing her heart and hand lettering messages of hope, truth, […] The post …