Author's Amplified
Authors Amplified - your go-to show for inspiring conversations with Christian authors! In each episode, Stephanie O'Neal sits down with an author to dive into the stories behind their books, explore their creative journeys, and uncover the faith-filled messages that drive their work. Whether you ar...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 19, 2026
Episode 71A - Pastor Stevan Cunningham - After the Storms PART 2
Join Stephanie as she talks with Pastor Stevan Cunningham, author of After the Storms: From Red Dirt to Redemption. He's been a Cavalry Scout, a Police Officer, and a survivor of many storms. But his greatest mission was yet to come. Life for S.E. Cunningham has always been lived on the frontline. From the terrifying "green skies" of the 1979 Lawton tornado to the oil fires of Iraq and the drug-ravaged streets of Oklahoma, he has spent a lifetime as a protector. But when the uniform came off, a
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Oct. 12, 2026
Episode 71 - Pastor Stevan Cunningham- After the Storms PART 1
Join Stephanie as she talks with Pastor Stevan Cunningham, author of After the Storms: From Red Dirt to Redemption. He's been a Cavalry Scout, a Police Officer, and a survivor of many storms. But his greatest mission was yet to come. Life for S.E. Cunningham has always been lived on the frontline. From the terrifying "green skies" of the 1979 Lawton tornado to the oil fires of Iraq and the drug-ravaged streets of Oklahoma, he has spent a lifetime as a protector. But when the uniform came off, a
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Oct. 5, 2026
Ep 70 - April Osteen Simons - Jump Start your Day
Join Stephanie as she talks with April Osteen Simons about her book, Jump Start your Day. Many of us want to start our day with God but life can feel so busy or overwhelming, it’s hard to know where to begin. Blending Scripture with hope and real-life application, this ninety-day devotional is practical, faith-filled, and realistic, yet takes just a few minutes each day. Jumpstart Your Day offers a simple, four-step rhythm to help you believe a Scripture message and apply it to your life. You’ll
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Sept. 28, 2026
Ep 69 - Laura Sharp Waites - At the Counter - Spiritual Recipes for Faith for Everyday Life
Join Stephanie as she talks with Laura Sharp Waites, author of At the Counter - Spiritual Recipes for Faith for Everyday Life. She titled her book "At the Counter" because some of the most profound spiritual healing doesn't happen in a church sanctuary but over a warm cup of coffee and unfinished business. If your life feels busy, this book is permission to pause. If your heart feels heavy, this book is companionship. If your faith feels fragile, this book is gentle reassurance. At the Count
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Sept. 21, 2026
Ep 68 - LJ Tucker - 7000 Volts - Living an Electrified Life
Join Stephane as she talks with LJ Tucker, author of 7000 Volts : Living an Electrified Life. LJ Tucker knows what it means to defy the odds. As a teenager, he made choices that landed him behind bars. As an adult, he nearly lost his life while doing his job—trimming trees. But instead of letting these challenges define him, he transformed his life, building a thriving business and a future filled with purpose. In 7000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life, Tucker shares his journey from struggle t
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Sept. 14, 2026
Ep 67- Lauren Burns - Stolen: A True Story — Kidnapped, Rescued, Redeemed
Join Stephanie as she talks with Lauren Burns, author of Stolen: A True Story.: A true crime memoir of international abduction, miraculous rescue, and the long road from trauma to forgiveness and redemption. At seven years old, Lauren Burns was abducted by her father and taken from her home in Texas. She was flown to the Middle East and thrust into a life she did not recognize with a future she could not understand. What followed was an extraordinary international rescue by a small team of form