Best Katrina Lee Podcasts (2024)

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Sorrow, Success, Surrender: Field to Table Book Series 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

Today you will be encouraged and strengthened by listening to my talk with Colleen Musser about the process behind her book series for children. Whether or not you are a writer, I think you'll enjoy our conversation about sorrow, the writing craft, and putting God first.

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 3 of 3: Moving Forward as an Anabaptist Creative 22:43

2y ago22:43

22:43

What would Gary tell a teenage version of himself? Is it true that it is impossible to earn a living as a creative? What would Gary do if he were never able to create music or art or poetry again? In this episode, listen in as Gary shares his hopes for the future.

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 2 of 3: Tough times as an Anabaptist Creative 29:20

2y ago29:20

29:20

Although Gary received a lot of support and encouragement, not everyone understood his dreams of becoming a composer. This episode delves deeper into the harder issues of feeling like a social misfit and processing other people's expectations. Gary was honored to have Tapestry singers record his Christmas Lullaby in their 2020 album "All Creation's…

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry and Music, Part 1 of 3 27:51

2y ago27:51

27:51

Gary Yoder knew from a young age that he wanted to be a composer. But just what would that look like for a young Mennonite boy? Listen as Gary gives an overview of his interests and work. Click here to purchase the songbook Follow Me from the Shenandoah Christian Music Camp, which includes pieces composed by Gary Yoder. This songbook contains 54 so…

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Prioritizing Your Craft 27:32

2y ago27:32

27:32

How can I know what direction I should go with my writing or art? Should I take on a big project? Should I charge people or work for free? Katrina Hoover Lee ponders these thoughts, drawing on her recent experience writing Kidnapped in Haiti.

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Writing Year 10 of 10: 3 Research Tools, One of Which is NOT the CIA! (Thomas E. Kirkman book) With Brad Kirkman and Marnell Lee 25:42

4y ago25:42

25:42

How another author, the telephone, and a road trip enabled my research for Thomas E. Kirkman: Artist, Spy, Amish Man. With a brief chat with my husband Marnell recounting our research trip to Abilene, Kansas, and an interview with Brad Kirkman.

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Writing Year 9 of 10 - Dusting Off Historical Characters (Captain Garrison) with Rachael Lofgren 25:12

4y ago25:12

25:12

People in the 1600's really did have personalities! Join fellow author Rachael and I as we discuss the fine art of making historical characters presentable.

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Writing Year 8 of 10 - 3 Reasons to Stop a Project: Discussing Amish Millionaire With Sara Nolt & Emily Smucker 29:18

4y ago29:18

29:18

In this episode, I discuss "the project that never was" with project partner and cousin Sara Nolt. I further discuss reasons to stop a project with Emily Smucker, who also declined the Amish Millionaire project.

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Writing Year 7 of 10: Should I Have a Mission Statement for My Project? (Voices of Syria) with Reagan Schrock 35:17

4y ago35:17

35:17

This interview with Reagan Schrock delves into the various ways of starting a project, and how to know if you are succeeding.

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Year 6 of 10: Find a Great Project Partner (Faces of Syria) with Rosetta Byers 21:18

4y ago21:18

21:18

From its birth at a kitchen table in Jerusalem to publication less than two months later? How was this possible? Not by the strength of one person! Tune into hear how Faces of Syria came about, with an interview with my project partner Rosetta Byers, and a recording of one of the refugees singing.

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Writing Year 5 of 10: Be Grateful for Criticism. Really! (Heart Memoir) with Sharon Martin 18:47

4y ago18:47

18:47

Today I chat with my friend and former colleague Sharon Martin from Ontario. We hash out the time I sent her a manuscript and she told me to let it sit.

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Writing Year 4 of 10 - Find the Right Voice, and Expect Others to Disagree (Inferno in the Lost Pines) with Debra Pahlow 31:18

4y ago31:18

31:18

"This kind of crazy is why I'm an atheist," a reviewer says of Inferno in the Lost Pines. More than just a story of a terrible wildfire in Texas, Debra's story is a kind of crazy - the crazy when you realize that God loves you and knows you by name. With tips about writing that I learned in the process of writing this book.…

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Writing Year 3 of 10: Writing Might Be Harder Than It Looks, Especially if You Confuse Your Audience (Shatterproof) with Sarah Miller 24:04

4y ago24:04

24:04

I was critical of other writers until I tried disaster book writing! This episode includes an interview with research trip buddy Sarah Miller, and a short reading from Shatterproof, the tornado book.

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Writing Year 2 of 10 - Write Down What Matters, Now (Blue Christmas) with Bethanie Burkholder 27:11

4y ago27:11

27:11

Why I needed to be reminded of what matters, insight into the process of writing Blue Christmas, and an interview with my friend Bethanie, missionary nurse practitioner in Bangladesh.

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Writing Year 1 of 10: How Faithfulness in A Small Assignment Mattered in 2010 (On the Winning Side) with my sisters 14:21

4y ago14:21

14:21

What to do with creative projects that don't seem to achieve your goals? In this episode, I question my three sisters about their memories of our mom's last days. Also, a brief snippet with my 6-year-old niece. Happy weekend!

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Donating Plasma and Donating Words: Intro to the 10 Year Review 11:32

4y ago11:32

11:32

This episode introduces an upcoming series of ten lessons from ten years of writing. I also give you a head's up on the 10th Anniversary festivities at my online store.

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500 Words - Encouragement for Christian Creatives with Katrina Hoover Lee

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Sorrow, Success, Surrender: Field to Table Book Series 32:17

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 3 of 3: Moving Forward as an Anabaptist Creative 22:43

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry, and Music Part 2 of 3: Tough times as an Anabaptist Creative 29:20

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Mennonite Composer Gary Yoder on Art, Poetry and Music, Part 1 of 3 27:51

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Prioritizing Your Craft 27:32

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Writing Year 10 of 10: 3 Research Tools, One of Which is NOT the CIA! (Thomas E. Kirkman book) With Brad Kirkman and Marnell Lee 25:42

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Writing Year 9 of 10 - Dusting Off Historical Characters (Captain Garrison) with Rachael Lofgren 25:12

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Writing Year 8 of 10 - 3 Reasons to Stop a Project: Discussing Amish Millionaire With Sara Nolt & Emily Smucker 29:18

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Writing Year 7 of 10: Should I Have a Mission Statement for My Project? (Voices of Syria) with Reagan Schrock 35:17

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Year 6 of 10: Find a Great Project Partner (Faces of Syria) with Rosetta Byers 21:18

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Writing Year 5 of 10: Be Grateful for Criticism. Really! (Heart Memoir) with Sharon Martin 18:47

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Writing Year 4 of 10 - Find the Right Voice, and Expect Others to Disagree (Inferno in the Lost Pines) with Debra Pahlow 31:18

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Writing Year 3 of 10: Writing Might Be Harder Than It Looks, Especially if You Confuse Your Audience (Shatterproof) with Sarah Miller 24:04

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Writing Year 2 of 10 - Write Down What Matters, Now (Blue Christmas) with Bethanie Burkholder 27:11

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Writing Year 1 of 10: How Faithfulness in A Small Assignment Mattered in 2010 (On the Winning Side) with my sisters 14:21

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Donating Plasma and Donating Words: Intro to the 10 Year Review 11:32

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