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Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author. --We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy. --Our episodes average 30-45 minutes -- hit subscribe and join our family of writers. --Your Best Wri ...
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Inspiration with practical application to help Christian families hold on to their faith as they navigate real-life issues. You are uniquely designed by God to thrive-we share how it’s possible. Staying Real About Faith & Family drops each Saturday with Board-Certified Christian Life Coach Linda Goldfarb and co-host Heather Greer. Linda’s enthusiasm and insight, along with Heather's balancing banter and their guests' inspiring stories, plus your desire to grow spiritually and relationally, i ...
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Are you wondering who the Lord is? Perhaps you know about Him, but you don't really know Him. Or you know Him but want to know Him even better? Here on the podcast, you’ll hear personal stories from host Susan B. Mead and her guests of how they Encounter the Heart of God in their lives. Come lean in a little closer and listen. God wants you to know him and he's calling you to encounter his heart for you too. ------------------------ Susan B Mead, ThD, is the award-winning, best-selling autho ...
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I’m so thrilled to welcome my friend, Linda Goldfarb to the show. Linda is an international speaker, award-winning author, podcaster, and board-certified Christian life coach. Linda shares how she encountered the heart of God during a pivotal moment in her life, and how to experience his love and presence in your own difficult times. Connect with L…
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Join our conversation! Are you in need of refreshing? Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. While traveling in Uruguay, I was mesmerized by the clarity of the Atlantic Oce…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each w…
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Join our conversation! The Wind is Blowing Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. How stable are you when the wind blows? Are you knocked off your feet by the slightest bre…
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Join our conversation! Are you ready to laugh? Bloopers happen to everyone, and podcast hosts are not immune—neither are their guests! Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, my co-host Heather Gree…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. There’s a wave of resistance weaving its way through the world, stealing God’s ultimate freedom from under us.…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Can you feel the change? It's happening right now. Unlike Moses in 2 Corinthians 3:13, we do not need to fear …
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What did you think of this episode? Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’r…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you in need of restoration? Many people today are driven by the restoration of old furniture, antique heir…
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Join our conversation! Does your life have a purpose? What self-care strategies do you have in place? Today’s guest shares ways to live a balanced life and age gracefully. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfar…
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Let’s study the story of the woman with the issue of blood and learn how we can turn to Jesus for healing and peace for our own issues. Scripture referenced: Mark 5:25-34 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting new listeners know about Encounter the Hear…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Where do your commitments live? Over the course of my lifetime, I could have written “easily overcommitted” on…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. How are you facing your giants? Do you turn and give up or attack with a renewed vigor? Right after Jesus talk…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, how are you staying in touch with your future readers? Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the importance of building an email list before you write a book. Build That Email List Now! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the bea…
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Join our conversation! A quick devotional about our ability to love others by Linda Goldfarb to encourage your day and inspire your walk with God. Let's Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad…
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Join our conversation! Crimes of passion. Toxic Relations. Find out why friendships go south and ways to prevent it. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, Heather Greer and I, along with our guest…
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You are a deeply loved and cherished child of God. Do you know what it sounds like to hear Jesus singing a love song over you? Scripture referenced: Song of Songs (also known as the Song of Solomon) 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting new listeners k…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I can see clearly now. I recall my last visit to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The first day I arrived, I had a …
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. My grandmother Wiles loved to bake. On Friday mornings, the aroma of fresh-baked bread filled every room of th…
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What did you think of this episode? Have you set up a writing business that honors God? Are you following the tax laws? Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn how now. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldf…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. There are days when life becomes too much. Days when my endurance begins to give out. Days when encouragement …
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Join our conversation! Are you living your life at a pace that feels out of control? Today’s guest offers practical ways, based on Scripture, to improve your relationships and increase your rest. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right …
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Today I'm welcoming Pastor Tim Cross to the show. Tim and I met recently in Brazil, and he is going to share his encounters with the heart of God. Through his moving stories and biblical references, Pastor Tim emphasizes the importance of pursuing a deeper relationship with God, revealing insights about faith, worship, and the personal nature of di…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. When I read the Psalms this morning, my heart hesitated. David, a man after God’s own heart, was crying out in…
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, what do you know about evergreen content? Creating evergreen content for book marketing is powerful - learn why in today's episode. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I can't imagine a safer place than snuggling in the love of God. His love, coupled with the mercy of Christ an…
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What did you think of this episode? Are you ready to write your first flash fiction story? Today’s guest will walk you through the steps you need to get started. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each wee…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Seeking peace today, but you're not quite there? Current circumstances threaten to disperse the promise of pea…
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Join our conversation! Marriage. Is it all you expected it to be? Life happens to all of us. How we respond to the unexpected is the difference between surviving and thriving. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Gol…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. How often do you open your umbrella? I carry a small just-in-case umbrella in the car. Sam and I love getting …
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Today I'm sharing stories of how I saw the power of God on my recent 10-day ministry trip to Brazil. Scripture referenced: Acts 4:30 Related Resources: Global Awakening (my ministry trip to Brazil) https://globalawakening.com/ 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your hel…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Emotions can be sticky. In fact, emotions can shut us down and hold us back from experiencing God’s next best …
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What did you think of this episode? As a writer, where is your marketing community? Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the power of community for writers dealing with book marketing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. If you were to write out one promise of Father’s every day, you would be listing promises for more than ten ye…
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Join our conversation! How do you respond when someone you love doesn’t think like you? God calls us to love others as ourselves, especially when it’s not easy. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each wee…
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If we make plans but the Lord orders our steps, how do we respond when our plans change unexpectedly? Scripture referenced: Proverbs 16:9 Related Resources: Global Awakening (my ministry trip to Brazil) https://globalawakening.com/ 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for you…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. When does your character make a difference? As brothers and sisters in Christ, we have the power of the Holy S…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. Are you ready to give up doing everything in your own strength? Ready to stop comparing your weaknesses to ano…
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What did you think of this episode? How can I manage depression as a Christian writer? Today’s guest shares how to make the most of your energy levels and moodiness. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I participate in a beautiful FB group where we read through the Bible yearly. We are challenged to dig deeper …
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Join our conversation! Are the little things in life getting lost? Listen in to a story that will encourage you to take advantage of every moment. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, Heather Gre…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. A couple of years ago, I had cataract surgery in my left eye. The difference between my right and left sight w…
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We have not, for we ask not. If you're looking for open doors, is it something you need to ask the Lord for? Scriptures referenced: Matthew 7:7 Revelation 3:20 Psalm 23 Luke 12:36 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting new listeners know about Encounter…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve known and followed Christ for very long, you know the pain of spiritual growth. Spiritual growth occ…
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What did you think of this episode? Are you clear about reaching your writing goals, or are you caught up in doing false work? Today’s guest supplies eight strategies for distracted writers. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your h…
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve been stuck. When writing a book proposal, there are portions that don’t draw from my natural abilities. I…
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Join our conversation! Stress can be reduced. Welcome to Staying Real About Faith & Family. If you’re looking for a community where you can get real about life without resistance, you’re in the right place. I’m Linda Goldfarb. Each week, Heather Greer and I offer personal insight to encourage transparent living from a biblical viewpoint with practi…
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Are your words wise and filled with kindness? Let’s study Proverbs and see what God’s word has to say about the words we’re hearing (and speaking) today that hurt and destroy. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 31 🎙️ Inspired by what you heard? -- Leave a rating and review -- Share the episode with a friend I'm so grateful for your help in letting new …
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your walk with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. There are days I struggle to be still. To let certain situations go or to quiet my striving. The world speaks …
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Join our conversation! Let’s Journey Together and spend a Moment with Father. I’m Linda Goldfarb, and I want to encourage and inspire your time with the Lord. For more encouragement, please visit LindaGoldfarb.com. I’m so glad you’re here. As Christ-followers, our choices will be questioned. “I don’t get it, Susan. Everyone’s going to the party, it…
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