What do you do when you’ve tried everything to help your child—and you’re too tired, too heartbroken, or too overwhelmed to even know how to pray?
Loving a wounded child can leave parents and caregivers feeling exhausted, isolated, and unsure of what to do next—especially when prayers feel unanswered, and hope feels fragile.
What if the very pain you wish had never happened is the place God is growing your deepest strength?
In this tender and deeply hope-filled conversation, Shelly sits down with author Jodi Snowdon to talk about grief, loss, and the quiet, sacred work God does in the middle of heartbreak. From miscarriage and divorce to the loss of a best friend—and later, her father—Jodi shares honestly about the pain that reshaped her faith and the intimacy with God that grew from it.
What if imagination wasn’t just play—but a way for children to discover the wonder of God’s creation?
In this enchanting episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with artist and storyteller Kurt Kreiger, author of Stories of Epic Adventure—a children’s book that feels like stepping through a doorway into imagination itself. Bursting with color, layered detail, and whimsical scenes, this beautifully illustrated story invites families to slow down, savor, and rediscover the joy of curiosity and creativity.
How do we help our children understand who they are—and who God created them to be—in a world that tells them otherwise?
In this heartfelt episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with children’s author Vicky Wedel to talk about her beautifully creative book, Why Dogs Don’t Moo. Beneath the laughter and animal sounds is a powerful truth about God’s intentional design and the peace that comes from knowing we were made on purpose—and for a purpose.
What if the smallest step of obedience you take today could open the biggest door God has for your life?
In this deeply inspiring episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with Phillip Israelson, author of The Smallest Step of Obedience Opens the Biggest Door — a powerful memoir chronicling more than sixty years of walking closely with the Lord.
What if this Christmas could feel different—less about perfection and pressure, and more about peace, presence, and the Light that never fades?
In this heartwarming episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with author Stuart Curry to talk about his new Advent devotional, Keeper of the Light—a gentle invitation to pause the rush, rediscover the wonder, and refocus on Jesus, the true Light of the world.
What if every time you prayed, heaven really did answer, “You rang?”
In this rich, heartfelt episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with longtime pastor, teacher, and storyteller Jon Drury, author of You Rang? Biblical Principles of Prayer. Together they explore one of the most life-giving—and at times, mysterious—parts of the Christian walk: prayer.
When a child hears a lie about who they are, what truth from God’s Word do you want ringing in their ears?
In this heart-to-heart episode of At This Table, Shelly sits down with children’s book author Jennifer Simmons to talk about her beautiful book, God Said—a simple, Scripture-rooted devotional that helps kids plant deep identity roots in Christ.
What if you could tell your little one the story of their life in the womb in a way that’s sweet, simple, and deeply rooted in truth?
In this heartwarming episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with author and illustrator Ariana Moore, whose children’s book Sweet Baby Cakes is a joyful, keepsake-worthy celebration of pregnancy, motherhood, and God’s intricate design for life in the womb.
What if God’s goal for your leadership isn’t quick success—but a lifetime of becoming more like Jesus?
In this powerful episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with Dinah Hodgson, author of The Uncommon Leader, for an honest and deeply encouraging conversation about what it really means to lead—and finish well—in today’s culture.
What if selling more books wasn’t about being salesy—but about being smart, strategic, and relational?
In this episode of At This Table, we are switching gears and sharing a recent fUNfiltered: Marketing Talk for Authors with Carol Tetzlaff and Sara Cormany.
They’re breaking down four easy, action-ready book marketing moves you can start using this week to boost visibility, connect authentically with readers, and sell books without ever feeling pushy. These are strategies that work because they’re rooted in relationship—not hype.
What if the trials and spiritual battles you face aren’t the end of the story—but the doorway into something deeper?
In this rich and meaningful episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with debut author Emily Spencer Kane to talk about her novel, The Chronicles of Emunah: Hazel Atlas and the Doorway to Ohr. While the book unfolds in a fantasy setting, it’s far from imaginary—this powerful story is rooted in Emily’s personal walk with God, her global missions journey, and the spiritual truths that transformed her life.
What if the lowest point of your story is exactly where God begins to rewrite your life?
In this powerful episode of At This Table, Shelly Brown sits down with Johnny Ray—founder of 5R Recovery and author of 5R Recovery: Works in Progress, Vol. 1. Johnny shares his journey from years of meth addiction and despair to a life-changing encounter with God that sparked a new path: Remember, Recover, Rejoice, Reborn, Relive.
A Conversation with Best-Selling Author Cindy Brinker Simmons
What if the very thing that broke your heart is the soil God uses to grow your deepest healing?
We’re re-airing one of our most heartfelt conversations—this time to celebrate the much-anticipated release of the audiobook version of Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces by bestselling author and ministry leader Cindy Brinker Simmons.
What if your Bible reading time felt less like a checklist—and more like a real conversation with God?
Special Re-Air! Today we’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of Misty Fitch’s powerful Bible study, Reading the Bible with Purpose: The Book of James! To mark the milestone, we’re re-airing this listener favorite from the At This Table podcast—a heartfelt conversation that still speaks deeply today.
What if some of the first words spoken over your child could shape how they see themselves—and God—for the rest of their life?
In this episode of At This Table, Host Shelly Brown sits down with children’s book author Sherri Prins to talk about her two deeply meaningful books, You Are So Loved and You Are So Loved: Adoption Story. These interactive and customizable keepsakes invite parents and grandparents to speak God’s truth and love over little ones from the very beginning—whether through birth or adoption.
What makes a story linger in your heart long after you’ve read the last page?
In this episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with author Sam Blumenthal, whose short story collections Once Upon a Time, Volume 1 and Volume 2 invite readers to see God’s truth through imagination, history, and everyday life.
Ever feel like you’re doing “all the things” in your book marketing … but burning out before you see results?
In Part 2 of our Marathon, Not a Sprint series, Shelly Brown, Carol Tetzlaff, and Sara Cormany get practical about what small, sustainable strategies actually look like for authors. If you’ve been waiting for the “how-to” behind last week’s mindset shifts, this is your episode.
Are you treating your author journey like a frantic sprint … and wondering why you’re exhausted before you’ve even hit the finish line?
In this first part of our Marathon, Not a Sprint series, Shelly Brown, Carol Tetzlaff, and Sara Cormany pull up chairs at the table for a refreshing, fun-filled conversation about how to shift your mindset so book marketing becomes sustainable—and even enjoyable.
What do you do when your faith feels flat, fragile, or forgotten? And how do you keep walking with Jesus—especially when life hasn't turned out the way you hoped?
In this heartfelt episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with Redemption Press author Debbie Ashley to talk about her newest devotional, Faith Refreshed: A Slow Walk with Jesus. Together, they explore what it looks like to move from a faith hindered by fear and disappointment… to one that’s gently restored by spending time with Jesus.