209. From heartbreak to hope with Pamela Jessup Runner
From Book Marketing Mania for Christian authors: podcasting tips to grow your platform and market your book by Kim Stewart
May 20, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Pamela Jessup Runner shares her journey of writing her debut memoir and the importance of timing and obedience in storytelling.
What do you do when you have a story that needs to be told but you've been carrying it for over 40 years? For Pamela Jessup Runner, the answer was to move forward in obedience, learn the craft of memoir, and trust that God's timing was perfect. Join us as Pam shares her journey of writing her debut book, Grief, Grit, Glory : A Mother’s Extraordinary Journey from Heartbreak to Hope and how she’s getting her message out into the world including through PodMatch where we connected! Resources mentioned: PodMatch Pamela's book Pamela's website Related episodes ( more special needs moms ): Pace yourself when marketing your book Keep persevering towards publishing 👩🏻💻 LET'S STRATEGIZE I help women market their Christian nonfiction books as a podcast host and guest without sacrificing their writing time. 🗓️ 30-minute strategy session 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES 🎙️ Buzzsprout 🎙️ Microphone 🖥️ Descript 📣 WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodMatch LET'S CONNECT: Email Instagram Linkedin Affiliate links may be included for these products I use and love.
People in this episode
Host: Kim Stewart
Guest: Pamela Jessup Runner
Topics covered
- memoir writing
- personal journey
- faith
- grief
- storytelling
Keywords
- memoir
- writing
- grief
- hope
- storytelling
- faith
- author platform
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Grief, Grit, Glory : A Mother’s Extraordinary Journey from Heartbreak to Hope
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