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Has Christian Publishing Gone Woke?
Christian Publishing Show
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Introduction
8:35
Is Christian publishing going woke?
22:36
A Theory: How Christian Publishing Got Here
27:42
What is the goal of a Christian publisher?
32:00
What does it mean to be a Christian publisher?
35:15
Why is my Christian book getting rejected?
36:08
Is indie publishing the answer?
46:37
What advantages do Christian publishers have over secular publishers?
Christian Publishing Show
Has Christian Publishing Gone Woke?
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 170
Many authors have received that dreaded rejection letter from a traditional Christian publisher siting platform size as the reason for the rejection.
Is there a platform size that makes you a shoo-in for a traditional Christian publisher? What if even millions of followers can’t get you a contract with a traditional Christian publisher? Is there something else going on?
In this episode, Chase Replogle and I discuss trends in Christian publishing that we’ve observed from the inside.
We’ll discuss
- What makes a Christian publisher “Christian”
- Questions we ought to be asking of the Christian publishing industry
- How Christian authors can navigate the current publishing landscape
Listen in or read the blog version to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how Christian publishing has changed over the years.
