In this episode of Publishing Disrupted, co-hosts Mick Silva and David Morris sit down with their first-ever guest, author Cara Meredith, for an honest and layered conversation about life as a working writer navigating faith, publishing, and purpose.

Cara is the author of the new book Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation, a memoir-meets-cultural-critique that examines how white evangelical institutions shaped—and in many cases harmed—a generation.

Together, we unpack what it really means to pursue writing as vocation, the spiritual and professional toll of publishing in evangelical spaces, and what happens when a flagship evangelical outlet publishes a highly critical review. Cara also shares the practical realities of marketing your own book, building authentic author relationships, and sustaining creativity in the midst of competing demands.

This is a rich, reflective, and inspiring conversation for writers, creatives, and anyone trying to live with integrity in the shifting landscape of faith and publishing.

🧵 What We Talk About in This Episode:

• Cara’s new book: Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation
• Her “three-legged stool” approach to life and vocation as a writer
• Navigating the shift from evangelical to progressive publishing
• How to build author relationships and leverage your network
• Dealing with criticism and reviews that misrepresent your work
• Setting boundaries, taking breaks, and staying grounded
• Disrupting the norms of religious publishing—for good

🔗 Episode Links

• Cara Meredith’s website: https://www.carameredith.com
• Buy Cara’s book, Church Camp: Broadleaf Books – Church Camp
• Mick Silva's editing & coaching: https://www.micksilva.com
• David Morris' publishing and agenting: https://davidrmorris.me

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