Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Melissa Alyse, author of An Ever After Christmas. Sometimes the best gifts come wrapped in grace. Welcome back to Willow Creek—where porch swings hold promises, cookies are currency, and Christmas isn’t just a season... it’s a chance to share love. In An Ever After Christmas, Melissa Alyse returns with a story full of heart, hope, and holiday joy. This is the tale of a wedding, sweet Christmas fun, and a town that rallies around love in all its messy, beautifu...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Lori Wilke, author Keep the Flame Burning. God placed a fire within you, and it's time to fan the flame. Keep the Flame Burning (Born to Burn with Purpose) invites you into a transformational journey where God reignites the passion He designed you to carry. By the end of this adventure, your inner fire will become unquenchable. Your purpose will burn brighter and your life will blaze with purity, passion, and God-given power. It's time to rise. It's time to burn...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Timothy Kelly, author of Sarah Young's Journey to Jesus.Sarah Young’s Journey to Jesus relates the captivating backstory of author Sarah Kelly Young—the phenomenally successful writer of Jesus Calling, Jesus Listens, and many other devotional titles. Sarah’s brother, Timothy Kelly, explores and celebrates the love of Christ that transformed Sarah and the entire Kelly family—a love that is available for all. Timothy had the rare privilege of walking closely with h...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Emily Wierenga, author of Commune with Me - An Invitation to Feast with Jesus. This 70-day devotional is a unique literary journey that is at once poetic, transparent, and authentic. One of the only devotionals to be written exclusively on the theme of the Eucharist, or Communion, it delivers daily meals in which you are invited, through compelling stories, to feast on Jesus. Ultimately, we are called to become communion to the world, to invite the physically imp...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Dr. Charles Coker, author of God Shaped Mind. "A God-Shaped Mind: The Neuroscientific Path to Spiritual Maturity" is a book that bridges modern neuroscience and biblical truth. It explores how concepts like neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence confirm Scripture, guiding readers through developmental stages to grow from spiritual infants into spiritual parents. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0aXqWzfT Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagra...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Jacob Weldon, author of The Anointed Series. The Anointed Series is a historical Christian fiction series that provides a vivid, immersive retelling of the biblical narratives found in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. Book 1: The First KingThe debut novel focuses on Saul, the son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, who is chosen to be Israel's first divinely anointed king. Book 2: Lion of JudahThe second installment shifts focus to the growing friction within the kin...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Sarai Lokey, author of Holy Rebel - Set Apart. Sold Out. Unashamed. You weren’t born to blend in. You were born to stand out—even if the world hates it. You were born to set things on fire. In a culture that calls holiness weird, boring, or extreme, Holy Rebel dares you to live set apart—and love every second of it. With raw truth, scriptural power, and prophetic urgency, Sarai Lokey challenges the next generation to stop blending in and start breaking chains. Th...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Paul Pettit, author of A Courageous Identity. A Courageous Identity is a guide for men who want to grow in faith, maturity, and purpose as they walk shoulder to shoulder with others. Blending biblical wisdom, practical teaching, and real-life stories, it equips men to embrace their calling as husbands, fathers, leaders, and friends. Each lesson explores a facet of authentic manhood—unity, diversity, responsibility, service, and legacy—while challenging readers to...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Taylor Turner, author of From Manger to Messiah: An Advent Family Bible Study. From Manger to Messiah is a Christmas family Advent Bible study that guides you through the book of Luke, helping families grow in faith together. Jesus is the greatest gift of all-and what better way to celebrate His birth than by learning about His life and mission? Designed for families of all ages, this study includes daily prayers, simple guided discussions, and thoughtful questio...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Shalene Roberts, author of When Mothering is Hard and No One Sees.In this book you will be able to relate to an authentic and vulnerable voice that understands and empathizes with the tension of grappling fear, anxiety, lonliness and inadequacy in the role of motherhood. Shalene shares how you can learn to live out everyday motherhood with a kingdom focused mindset that will impact generations and ripple through eternity. GET THE BOOK: www.shaleneroberts.com Co...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Lindsay Roberts, author of Discover Your True Peace - Finding Rest in a Restless World. Discover Your True Peace blends solid bibilical teaching with personal illustrations and examples of "peace stealers" and shows how you can move forward with renewed purpose. This is a book you will want to keep in your library and go back to again and again. GET THE BOOK: www.makeyourdaycount.com Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram

Join Stephanie as she talks with Adam Davis, co-author of Bulletproof Family - A 90 Day Devotional. Bulletproof Family will help your family become closer, stronger, and more connected. Anchored in truth and immensly practical, each entry includes a Bible passage, a devotion, quick tips, action steps,discussion questions and a unifying prayer. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/08RW1RGE Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram

Join Stephanie as she talks with Rachael Groll, author of Hearing Jesus, 365 Daily Devotions for Women. Hearing Jesus is a devotional designed to help believers grow in confidence as they discern and respond to God's voice. Each day invites readers to grow in their ability to hear, know and obey Jesus' words of love and direction, cultivating deeper faith and confidence in His guidance. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0ghPaM6l Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram

Join Stephanie as she talks with Laine Lawson Craft, author of The Beginning of You and Warfare Parenting. The Beginning of You gives your child identity building words before the world tries to define them. Warfare Parenting is a daily battle plan to fight for your child. 365 days of scripture, prayer and practical spiritual warfare strategies to parents who refuse to give up!! GET THE BOOK: WARFARE PARENTING https://a.co/d/0hGMOLIQ The Beginning of You https://a.co/d/00DyGSJO Connect with S...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Dr. David Stine, author of The Way of the Ox. When adveristy comes, we don't shrink back. We face it! We push through it. We know that we don't walk through the fire alone. God is with us and will see us to the other side. This book is an invitation to trade burnout for endurance, striving for surrender and constant motion for purposeful momentum. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0fC2QJ74 Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram

Join Stephanie as she talks with Kim Harms, author of Carried through Cancer. As a breast cancer survivior herself, Stephanie knows the importance of finding peace in the storm. Each story is hopeful, Christ-centered and maybe most importantly, short, as walking through treatment is exhausting both physically and mentally. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0cuyMwcB Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram

Join Stephane as she talks with John Price, author of Whitman's Choice. This story follows former child star Mike Whitman as he confronts the ethical compromises demanded by a Hollywood comeback, asking the question: “Can faith survive the spotlight?” The novel blends four decades of TV observation with a faith-based perspective, offering a fresh lens on media ethics that resonates with both religious and secular audiences. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/03eSMRFY Connect with Stephanie on social...

Join Stephanie as she talks with Christie Thomas, author of Everyday Prayers for Gentleness. In a world marked by outrage, division and harshness, Everyday Prayers for Gentleness invites you to walk the radical path of Christlike gentleness. This thirty day devotional journal reveals gentleness not as a weakness but as a Spirit-empowered strength!! GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0gnWg84Y Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram