Christian Publishing Show

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Booking Overview

This show is a practical platform for Christian authors—covering writing craft, getting published, and marketing with input from publishing insiders. It’s a strong booking opportunity for literary professionals and recognized Christian publishing experts who can share actionable advice for writers.

Metrics

Episodes: 179

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Thomas Umstattd Jr. - Host of the Christian Publishing Show, focused on helping Christian authors improve their writing craft, achieve publication, and market effectively. He brings industry-insider expertise and tackle...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Christian publishing professionals and accomplished authors—especially literary agents, editors, award-winning/well-recognized authors (including middle-grade/YA), and subject-matter experts on writing craft, publishing workflows, and author marketing.
Required Achievements:  
Published books (often with recognition/awards for authors), Notable publishing roles (e.g., literary agency leadership/representation), Published instructional titles for writers (e.g., craft/publishing books)

Recent Guest Discussions

Steve Laube - Publishing Guidance For Authors; Answering Questions About Getting Published; Discussion Of His Book Sacred Margins.

J.J. Johnson - Writing Middle-grade Books That Appeal To Gen Alpha; Word Count/chapter Length; Character/protagonist Appeal; Titling And Reader Engagement.

Recent Topics

Publishing, Writing, Literary Agency, Marketing, Book Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Can Catholic Authors Use AI?

June 02, 2026

About a year ago I launched a new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update. It is primarily a news show but recently we covered a news story I wanted to share with you here on the Christian Publishing Show. Pope Leo XIV recently published an encyclical titled MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS. It the the best theological breakdown I’ve seen on AI, and that means a lot coming from me because I’m not Catholic. I’m not aware of any authoritative stances on AI from either the Orthodox or Protestant church...

Ask a Literary Agent with Steve Laube

May 19, 2026

Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd, Jr. answer questions from authors about publishing and discuss Steve's new book for writers called Sacred Margins.Support the show

How to Write Books Kids Can't Put Down

May 12, 2026

A kid in my fifth-grade Sunday school class recently asked, "What's social media?"She had no idea. And she wasn't the only one.Gen Alpha grew up with less screen time, more parental guardrails, and completely different expectations for the stories they want to read. That means, middle-grade books are going through a shift right now, and the rest of publishing will feel it soon.On this week's episode of the Christian Publishing Show, you’ll hear from award-winning midd...

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