Episode 62: Finding Contentment as a Writer with Rachel Allord

What does contentment look like as a writer? There’s nothing wrong with having goals and desires for our writing, but sometimes we have to hold them loosely and allow God to direct our steps. Listen in this week as I talk with Rachel Allord about how she finds contentment while working as an American missionary in London.

Originally from Wisconsin, Rachel Allord lives in London UK where she and her husband serve as city missionaries. She’s the mother of two young adult children and the author of four books, including The Girl on the Tube, a YA novel that follows the humorous and heartbreaking journey of an expat tween. She loves street food, London’s Underground, and writing stories and resources that point people to Jesus. Connect with her at rachelallord.com.

The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you’ll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I’d love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.com

Disclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work.