The Book Connection
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251 episodes
The Author Roundup: Moving from Infertility to Unexpected Joy with Morgan Goodwin
When life feels shattered by infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss, holding onto hope can feel like an impossible task. Today, we sit down with Morgan Goodwin, author of "Incompetent but Hopeful." With unflinching honesty, M...
The Author Roundup: Dr. Karen Elliot on Soul-Searching, Faith, and the Power of Secular Stories
Faith does not require us to check our intellect at the door. We talk with Dr. Karen E.B. Elliott about the beautiful intersection of high-level scholarship, critical theory, and deep personal devotion. Dr. Elliott breaks down the ...
The Author Roundup: Merging Music, Meditation, and Miracles with Jennifer Ruth Russell
In a world that tells us to hustle harder to survive, the Divine Feminine invites us to create from a place of grace. We talk with author Jennifer Ruth Russell about the transformative teachings of the Ascended Masters and Mother Mary.
The Author Roundup: Applying Business Strategy to Love with Olehile Moses Setilo
When you start a business, you draft a plan, run background checks, work on a budget, and constantly evaluate your performance. So why don’t we do the same for marriage? We sit down with author and entrepreneur Olehile Moses Setilo to discuss h...
The Author Roundup: Rick Ench on Brotherly Bonds and Alternate Worlds
Can a children's novella hold a mirror up to the complexities of adult life? Author Rick Ench argues that the best stories speak to us at every age. We talk with Rick about "Secret Passageways" and the layers of meaning hidden beneath its magic...
The Author Roundup: Jacqui Crafter on Rewiring Our Biology and Relationships with the Unseen Power of Words
Every word holds energy, every exchange leaves an imprint, and every conversation creates a ripple. Today, we sit down with South Australian author and facilitator Jacqui Crafter to discuss her transformative new book, “With Every Conversation,...
The Author Roundup: A Venture Capitalist’s Guide to the Modern Workplace with Simone Vine
In the real world, traditional "bookish" values of decency and quiet hard work are all too often treated as weaknesses. But how do you win corporate battles and rise to the top while remaining a good person through it all? Author S...
The Author Roundup: Exploring Purpose in the Pause in Kaitlin Brown's Story of Faith and Transformation
Behind the high-stakes narrative of "You Waited" is a writer who believes in the power of a purposeful wait.In this episode, author Kaitlin Brown joins us to discuss the very real battle with self-doubt that her protagonist, Alexandria,...
The Author Roundup: Vivian Blair on Navigating Grief Through Storytelling for Small Hearts
How does an author translate deep personal sorrow into a tool for universal healing? We sit down with Vivian Blair to go inside her writing process and her intent behind Sir Winter’s journey. We discuss the importance of acknowledg...
The Author Roundup: Blood Ties, Hidden Names, and Randall Reynold’s Sordid Tale of Crime & Consequence
What happens when you find out your entire life was built on a lie to keep you safe? Today, we are joined by Randall Reynolds, who tells the story of three orphaned children given new identities after a horrific crime at a small-town church. We...
The Author Roundup: Thomas Goddard on Breaking Generational Cycles & Redeeming Fatherhood
This isn't another theoretical parenting manual; it’s a survival guide for the man who knows that "okay" fatherhood isn't enough. Author Thomas Goddard joins us to reveal how the most powerful weapon for a breakthrough is hidden in plain sight,...
The Author Roundup: David Sand’s Medical Thriller Deep Dive into Healthcare Cyber-Fraud
How does a surgeon transition from the precision of the scalpel to the tension of the suspense novel? We sit down with author David J. Sand to go inside his creative process and his intent behind “Coded.” We discuss the research in...
The Author Roundup: Moving from Financial Theory to Front-Line Reality with Jackie Cahan
Most financial disasters are preventable—if you actually know your numbers. We sit down with seasoned financial strategist, turnaround expert, and educator Jackie Cahan to discuss her essential manual, “Accounting and Finance for Beginners.”
The Author Roundup: Myrl Talkington on Resilience, Grace, and Radical Faith
"Walk the Pretty Way Home" is more than a memoir; it’s a testimony to the strength of a child’s spirit.We are joined by Myrl Talkington, who recounts the harrowing years her family spent on a remote farmland to avoid medical treatment f...
The Author Roundup: Paul Kalbach’s Insights into End-Times Prophecy
Many scholars are split on the end times, but Paul Kalbach is digging deep into the Word to find consistent answers. We talk with Paul about his book, "The Great and Awesome Day of the Lord," and the conclusions he’s drawn from years of teachin...
The Author Roundup: Mark Rose’s Poetry for Times of Worry, Hope, and Joy
Behind every poem in “Under the Pink Moon” is a deep connection to the stillness of the Texas desert. We sit down with Mark Rose to go inside his creative process and explore the romantic and resilient themes of his poems that uses the rugged T...
The Author Roundup: Lila Naimark’s Quest to Find Her True Self
What happens when your dreams of a "bigger life" clash with a road prescribed by religion? Author Lila Naimark joins us to share her story of navigating the safe-and-narrow path of 1960s Pentecostalism while the Top 40 hits of the era were call...
The Author Roundup: Elisabeth Mack on Reclaiming Truth, Dignity, and Self-Love
"Love doesn’t hide her scars," and for Elisabeth Mack, that meant standing boldly in the light of her own truth. She joins us today to discuss her compelling new memoir, "Wine, Women & Weed." Elisabeth shares her journey from t...
The Author Roundup: Moving from Survival to Spiritual Power with Don Claycomb
What can we learn from the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness? Author Don Claycomb joins us to provide an introspective look at the seven specific events that shaped Christ's experience—and how they mirror our own.Don shares pract...
The Author Roundup: Dr. Brian Lippincott on Helping Families Find Flow in a Digital Age
Grandparents on Zoom, teens in isolation, and the shadow of school violence—the modern family landscape is daunting. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Brian Lippincott pulls back the curtain on how we can use "Neo-Jungian" practice to find flow ...
The Author Roundup: Unlocking the Spiritual Nature of Psychology in Sport with Denise Holland
In a culture obsessed with outcomes and expectations, how do we find lasting fulfillment? We talk with Denise Holland, author of “PlayFreely: The Spiritual Key to Athletic Excellence,” about her mission to help athletes move from frustration to...
The Author Roundup: Dr. Wil Brown on the "Unveiling" of Jesus Christ, Prophecy, and Modern Life
Most people think of the apocalypse as a distant, terrifying event, but Dr. Wil Brown, author of “Apocalypse Dawning: Finding God in Today’s World Through the Fulfillment of Prophecy,” sees it as an "unveiling" that affects our everyday l...
The Author Roundup: Ethel Goodrich on Choosing Love Over Loss
What does it mean to be truly, unapologetically transparent with your story? Today, we are joined by Ethel L. Goodrich, author of "Memoirs of Forgiveness: H.E.A.L.E.D. By G.R.A.C.E." who answered a calling to reveal her most uncomfortable and p...
The Author Roundup: Dr. Pietro Garbelli on AI, the Human Touch, and the Evolution of Medicine
The future of healthcare is being written right now—will you be the one to shape it, or will you be left behind? We sit down with acute medicine physician and healthcare strategist Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli to discuss his author...
The Author Roundup: Annie Thrasher on Addiction, Survival, and Radical Honesty
Can you really make peace when you have deep disagreements with God? Author Annie Thrasher joins us to discuss the provocative questions raised in her book, “Too Dirty for Jesus.” We explore the struggle of trying to numb the pain ...