Christian Writing & Speaking (CWS) with Jacqui Wilson

Kelly Bandas: A Little Grace

Comedian, author, and speaker Kelly Bandas has some pretty funny things to say about life, but really, she is sharing that we all need a little grace. She expresses that through our mistakes we see our imperfections as well as our need for God. Sharing about a mistake she once made, she talks about embracing the responsibility and learning, but ultimately, she hopes her works will help lift other people as they seek to recover from their failures. You can learn even more from her book Rookie Mistakes: A Grown-Up's Field Guide for Getting Your Act Together.

Dwight Heck: Quiet Desperation

Author Dwight Heck wants people to know that life success is not about just having enough money, but also it is learning what you truly want and taking ownership of those desires. In this episode, he talks about how his life was flipped upside down, and his errant choice to live a façade that led to quiet desperation. But through it all, he maintained his faith, eventually letting go of the facade, remembered what he had done for others, implementing it for himself, and overcame his situation. He shares that what happened to him can happen to anyone and warns people to not ignore the signs.

Deb Brown Maher: Sell Like Jesus

Are you tired of utilizing pushy sales pitches? Do you truly desire to meet people's needs? Meet Deb Brown Maher, author and relationship catalyst. She encourages people to sell like Jesus by helping entrepreneurs change their sales approach, shifting their perspective of sales from convincing a prospect to buy to being of service to them. Her combination of coaching, creative listening, and supportive guidance ultimately enables her clients to gain an increase in sales and business growth success. She especially wants Christians to know that they bring something extra to the marketplace.

Cassandra Smith: Our Connection Is in the Story

She has helped give voice to our military leaders, prayed for our nation's teens, and stood on the TEDx stage to share about the power of human-to-human connection. Cassandra Smith is giving voice to generations, and it all started with her love for books as a child. She says that stories connect us, and as we share our stories, we can see how God is interwoven throughout it all. Her specialty is helping others launch their message to focus on what matters. Tune in to hear her story.

John Christopher Frame: Walking in the Steps of the Apostle Paul

Imagine bringing the bible to life by walking in the steps of an apostle. That is the journey John Christopher Frame is on. Currently living in Turkey, he is on a journey to walk in the steps of the Apostle Paul according to the book of Acts. A couple of the places he has already visited include Ephesus and Troas. Eventually, he will share his entire journey in an upcoming devotional. His goal in sharing his journey is that people will grow closer to God.

Cassandra Crawley Mayo: On a Greater Mission to Live

It is a story we often hear, a story Cassandra Crawley Mayo lived. This former global fortune 500 vice-president was a workaholic, neglecting her needs, self-sabotaging, experiencing imposter syndrome, and burning out all to prove she belonged. God had given her the opportunities, but she treated life outside of work like it was inopportune. However, she realized that she did not want to have regret at the end of her life. So, she has taken action to not only live life but started a mission to help over one hundred professional women live their best life at work and outside of work. Listen to her story.

Andrew Calderella: Searching for the More Meaningful Life

In this episode, inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach Andrew Calderella expresses his views about how Christians can live their best lives and significantly impact the world. Through his studies, he has determined a set of laws he feels all can live by and help in the journey to unite us as a peaceful world. He wants Christians to avoid being sheep, think, and use their moral consciousness. *Disclaimer: All views shared in this interview are not shared by CWS (Christian Writing & Speaking), and as the audience listens, they should allow the Holy Spirit to guide them.

Kyle Gillette: People-First Leadership and Its Transformative Power

Kyle Gillette is on a mission to help thousands of business owners shift their mindsets and habits, so God can transform their hearts. This Mindset Coach challenges his clients to be a people-first type of leader, and his forthcoming book, SAGE Leadership: A 4-Part Framework for Becoming a People First Leader, shares exactly how. Along with prayer with and for his clients, he is seeing how these leaders are building firm foundations through self-awareness, accountability, growth, and empowerment.

Angie Baughman: Recovering within the Recovery

As she recovered from a near-fatal car crash, God allowed her to start recovering from a different trauma. Years before, she had been groomed into an inappropriate relationship with a teacher. The aftermath was one that no sixteen-year-old could have imagined. Feeling alone and abandoned, questioning her worth, she delved into "Christian works" to show her worthiness to God, to show that she was worth loving and doing his works. However, during her recovery, God reminded her that she was always loved and He could always use her for His work. Listen to Angie's story.

Brandon Leibowitz: Optimizing Your Church’s Visibility through SEO

How can technology and the church continue to advance the message of the kingdom together? Brandon Leibowitz's solution Is search engine optimization. When a person uses Google to search for a church near them, will your church pop up on the first page? If not, start following Brandon's tips for how you can optimize your church's website and connect with more people in your area, which can eventually lead to increased membership.