“With my mother it was all work. But this is a different type of house. Here there is room, and time to think.” Foster, a novella by Irish author, Claire Keegan, slows readers down and takes us back to rural Ireland in 1981. We meet the Kinsellas, relatives, who welcome the young protagonist into their … More Foster – Episode 245
Greetings fellow communicators! Are you ready to level-up to chapter 2 in The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher? Have you ever had a moment when you played out a conversation in your head and it went totally awry? Jefferson has a powerful reminder for us: “Have something to LEARN not something to prove.” The next … More The Next Conversation – Chapter 2
Chuck Black’s allegory addresses a number of issues/themes such as letting go of the past, forgiveness, fear, healing, etc. as it transports readers to the Middle Ages. The battle of good vs evil is a classic one. It is still fought every day as Christians strive to be in the world but not of the … More Episode 218 – Sir Kendrick and the Castle Bel Lione
In this episode, we explore the rich themes, memorable characters, and the powerful symbolism of J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic trilogy. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to Middle Earth these insights will deepen your appreciation and inspire your own journey of purpose and resilience. Kate and Sheila discussed three key questions: Quotes galore from characters … More The Return of the King – Episode 220
Are you ready for an action-packed recap? In The Two Towers the fellowship is disbanded, but not the mission secure. Merry and Pippin are hobbitnapped, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli meet up with a refined Gandalf who sweeps them into a war while Frodo and Sam are led by Gollum through the swamps.They meet Faramir, Boromir’s … More The Two Towers – Episode 213
Emma M. Lion returns with gusto in volume 2 by Beth Brower. Do you like underdog stories? Emma may be in a precarious predicament but she’s not one to throw in the towel! Advice from Emma’s father, “You must be fighting fit, Emma, whatever else. Most of life is the ability to be ready for … More The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol.2 – Episode 206
Maisie Dobbs accepts a case from an old friend concerning his potential land purchase. She goes to a small rural community to investigate mysterious fires that erupt regularly in addition to a series of petty crimes. Her assistant, Billy, and his family are there to pick hops. (Every August or September thousands of Londoners left … More An Incomplete Truth by Jacqueline Winspear – Episode 197
Today, April 15, takes us back to 1912, when the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic met its match and sank with only 705 souls surviving. Join Kate and Sheila as they recap Jennifer A. Nielsen’s gripping tale, Iceberg, told from the viewpoint of 12 year old Hazel who is forced to become a stowaway because she doesn’t have … More Iceberg – Episode 184
For this episode we recap Joe Beam’s book, Seeing the Unseen (Preparing Yourself for Spiritual Warfare). The dedication reads, “For my wife, Alice, If it had not been for her unquenchable love, I surely would have lost my spiritual war.” Satan’s strategies haven’t changed because they are still effective. First, he distorts the truth, next … More Episode 178 – Seeing the Unseen
“All of life is a battle against fear. We fight it on one front, and it sneaks around to our flank.” S.D. Smith’s book, The Green Ember, wonderfully weaves a tale of adventure, family, friendship, betrayal and conquering fear. We meet Picket Longtreader and his sister, Heather, as they are forced to go on the … More Episode 175 – The Green Ember
