The Green Writer Show
The Green Writer Show is a fun, insightful writing podcast just for young writers—hosted by bestselling authors S. D. Smith (The Green Ember) and Brett Harris (Do Hard Things, The Young Writer’s Workshop, The Author Conservatory).
Whether you’re a young writer dreaming of publishing someday or a parent supporting a passionate young storyteller, this show is your new creative home.
Each episode offers encouragement, laughs, and practical help to inspire you to:
- Write more
- Hone your craft
- Finish stories you’re proud of
- And take real steps toward becoming a published author
You’ll learn everything from storytelling tips to tools for combating self-doubt, the writing life to creative discipline. And the best part? You get to help shape the show—leave a comment or question, and we might feature it in a future episode!
If you’re a young Christian who loves writing and wants to impact the world through your stories, hit subscribe. Let’s grow together.
This is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.
The Green Writer Show
Writing Is Holy Work (Here’s Why)
“If a man is a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted…” — Martin Luther King Jr.
In this episode Brett and Sam unpack a robust, Christian vision of calling: God delights in all good work. From bridges that don’t collapse to stories that ring true, Christians shine the light of Christ not only by what we say but by how faithfully and excellently we do our work.
For young writers, that means you can tell compelling, soul-shaping stories without forcing a conversion scene — and still honor Jesus.
You’ll hear:
- Why every honest job is holy work (and how that frees writers)
- The NASA janitor story and the dignity of “small” tasks
- What Martin Luther and Gene Edward Veith say about vocation
- Why you don’t have to “Christianize” your art to honor Christ
- Esther as a biblical example of a faithful story without explicit “God language”
This conversation is full of practical encouragement to write excellent, truth-telling stories. Plus, Sam finally gets it off his chest how much he wants to hit Bestselling Brett.
Subscribe now and share this episode with a young writer who needs it.