Glenna Marshall on Writing, Psalm 139, and Loving Scripture

In this episode of Home Row, Jeff Medders welcomes writer Glenna Marshall to discuss her journey as a writer, her latest book 'Known and Loved', and the importance of God's love as expressed in Psalm 139. They explore the writing process, the challenges of balancing writing with publicity, and the significance of imprecatory prayers. Glenna shares her insights on how to engage with Scripture and the transformative power of God's love, emphasizing the need for writers to serve their readers and glorify God through their work.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Home Row
02:40 The Journey to Becoming a Writer
05:59 The Writing Process and Life as an Author
15:47 Exploring Psalm 139 and God's Love
23:57 Surprises in Writing and Understanding God's Affection
28:48 Understanding Psalm 139: Comfort in God's Presence
30:18 The Journey of Writing: Balancing Projects
31:32 Navigating the Challenges of Multiple Book Contracts
34:29 The Role of Deadlines in Writing
39:56 Writing for the Kingdom: Purpose and Passion
42:25 The Subtext of Writing: Encouraging Love for Scripture
46:17 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights into the Writer's Life

Takeaways

• Glenna Marshall emphasizes the importance of journaling for writers.
• The writing process can be messy and unglamorous, often taking place in everyday settings.
• Writing is a tool for serving the church and helping others know God's love.
• Imprecatory prayers can be understood through the lens of God's love and justice.
• Glenna's writing aims to make readers love God's Word and understand His affection for them.
• The balance between writing and publicity can be challenging for authors.
• Glenna's writing journey began with journaling as a child and evolved into blogging and book writing.
• The significance of Psalm 139 is highlighted as a declaration of God's delight in His people.
• Writers should focus on their purpose and the impact they want to have on their readers.
• Every writer has a subtext that influences their work.