Episodes
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May 4, 2026
Ep 48 - Shellie Wooten - Land of Promise Books
Join Stephanie as she talks with Shellie Wooten, author of the Land of Promise Books. In DREAM BIG SUNSHINE children will see the Fruits of the Spirit in a whole new way through the Land of Promise friends. In THE MISADVENTURE OF THE BLUSTERY WIND eight friends find themselves floating high above the Land of Promise without an adult, they must rely on courage, teamwork, and faith to make it safely home. It's a fun, heart-filled story about facing fear, choosing responsibility, and discovering th...
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April 27, 2026
Ep 47 - Dr. Frank DeLeo - CPR for the HEART
Join Stephanie as she talks with Dr. Frank DeLeo, author of CPR for the HEART. CPR for the Heart is a nonfiction exploration into understanding why people either turn away from their faith or refuse to even consider a relationship with Jesus Christ. Dr. DeLeo shares how to resuscitate the heart once it has hardened itself against the love of God. This book is for anyone who struggles with their faith OR knows someone who does. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0bUSH7Kj Connect with Stephanie on soc...
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April 20, 2026
Ep 46 - Becky Harling - Friend-Wise Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships
Join Stephanie as she talks with Becky Harling, author of Friend-Wise Practical Ideas for Richer Relationships. Stephanie and Becky talk about friendship being one of God's greatest treasures. Loaded with stories, each chapter includes relational truths, thoughtful questions, and reflective prayer. Your heart will be refreshed and fortified as you discover the richness of wisdom found in Proverbs and become friend-wise. GET THE BOOK: https://beckyharling.com/ Connect with Stephanie on social m...
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April 13, 2026
Ep 45 - David McIver - Looking for the One
Join Stephanie as she talks with David McIver, author of Looking for the One: Stories of Seeing the Lost, Lonely, and Broken Through the Eyes of Jesus. Most Christians don’t know how to talk about Jesus. They know they ought to share their faith, but evangelism methods feel awkward and pushy. Feeling guilty and discouraged, many believers simply avoid the subject altogether. But what if there was a simple, normal way to introduce people to Jesus, without sounding like you’re selling something? T...
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April 6, 2026
Ep 44 - Emily Baine Murphy - A Kingdom of Shadows
Join Stephanie as she talks with Emily Baine Murphy, author of A Kingdom of Shadows. A Kingdom of Shadows follows band of misfits as they seek to fight the darkness that’s slowly overcoming their kingdom—it's a start of a grand adventure series in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Wingfeather Saga. An amazing fantasy adventure that will keep wanting more. This is a great read-aloud with many opportunities for conversations around the nature of good and evil, friendship, and the e...
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March 30, 2026
Ep 43 - Shellie Rushing Tomlinson - Don’t Try to Pray Like Her
Join Stephanie as she talks with Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, author of Don't Try to Pray Like Her. Don't Try to Pray Like Her is packed with Southern charm and humor while sharing fifteen prayer habits drawn from Shelli's own experience. Join us and fall in love with the gift of prayer! GET THE BOOK: www.shelliet.com Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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March 23, 2026
Ep 42 - Natalie Southward - Let's Do Grief Together
Join Stephanie as she talks with Natalie Southward, author of Let's Do Grief Together. If you feel the weight of loss or find yourself grieving while the rest of the world seems unchanged, it's time to walk through your grief. Let's Do Grief Together is not a how-to-manual or a quick fix. It's an invitation to sit with your grief, honor your story, and discover that you don't have to face it alone. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/0hKQMwz9 Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagra...
March 20, 2026
BONUS - Dr. Keith Johnson - The Dangerous Confidence of Donald Trump
Join Stephanie as she talks with Dr. Keith Johnson, America's #1 Confidence Coach, speaker, author and leadership strategist. On todays Authors Amplified we are discussing his book, The Dangerous Confidence of Donald Trump. This is not a podcast about politics but about a case study of confidence. You won't learn how to admire confident men. You'll learn how to become one!!!This is not a political argument. This is a confidence doctrine. GET THE BOOK: https://dangerouscoalition.com/trump/ Conn...
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March 16, 2026
Ep 41 - Gaylyn Williams - All Stressed Up and Everywhere To Go
Join Stephanie as she talks with Gaylyn Williams, author of All Stressed Up and Everywhere To Go. From the daily hassles to the catastrophic events, this book will empower you to successfully de-stress your life and recover your sanity. You’ll discover easy–to-use skills enabling you to gain greater freedom from life’s ups and down. GET THE BOOK: https://relationshipresources.org/shop/ Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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March 9, 2026
Ep 40 -Melissa Alyse - A Place to Belong
Join Stephanie as she talks with Melissa Alyse, author of A Place to Belong.A Place to Belong is a heartwarming, grace-filled Christian novel about starting over, discovering your purpose, and trusting God when life doesn’t go the way you imagined. Perfect for fans of small-town communities, clean romance, and faith-filled women’s fiction—and for anyone who needs the gentle reminder that it’s never too late to follow the calling God has placed on your heart. GET THE BOOK: www.melissaalyse.com ...
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March 2, 2026
Ep 39 - Jessica Kate - Why Are All of My Boyfriends Fictional
Join Stephanie as she talks with Jessica Kate, author of Why Are All of my Boyfriends Fictional. This 30-day devotional will energize, encourage, and embolden singles to live the joyful life God has for them today. You’ll sharpen your spiritual weapons and learn how to: *Wage war on discouragement and find freedom *Align your view on singleness to God’s *Celebrate the single role models who’ve gone before *Build regular life practices to multiply joy, no matter whether you remain single or m...
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Feb. 23, 2026
Ep 38 - Micah and Diana LaCerte - The Breaker
Join Stephanie as she talks with Micah and Diana LaCerte, authors of The Breaker. This book is about confronting the pain and abuse you’ve buried—the shame, the silence, the wounds you never asked for—and choosing to turn them into purpose. It’s about no longer being defined by what happened to you and finally becoming who you were always meant to be. What was meant to destroy you will become the very thing that drives your purpose. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/fm0cZJT Connect with Stephanie o...
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Feb. 16, 2026
Ep 37 - Hillary Philips - My Brain While Reading the Bible
Join Stephanie as she talks with Hillary Phillips, author of My Brain While Reading the Bible.In My Brain While Reading the Bible, comedic content creator Hillary Phillips dives into forty Bible stories to reveal the complicated, beautiful people at the heart of each one. Through her witty insights, heartfelt reflections, and relatable personal stories, you will learn valuable lessons from the wins and fails of people in the Bible, turn moments of self-reflection into meaningful spiritual growth...
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Feb. 9, 2026
Ep 36 - Kris Tarantino - Bedslime Blues
Join Stephanie as she talks with children's author, Kris Tarantino, about her book BEDSLIME BLUES. Bedslime Blues helps kids use prayer and the activation of God's peace for a more calming, enjoyable bedtime experience. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/eaPrxyu Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Feb. 2, 2026
Ep 35 - Karen Whiting - Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front
Join Stephanie as she talks with Karen Whiting, author of Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front. Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front of American Wars captures the fascinating and inspiring history of the heroines and heroes at home, from the very foundation of our nation up until the present day. The book presents stories of many lesser known women, children, and ordinary citizens, as well as well known political citizens. Each individual’s legacy of faith and courage imp...
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Jan. 26, 2026
Ep 34 - Gloria Boakye - The Beyond Smart Lady
Join Stephanie as she talks with Gloria Boakye, author of The Beyond Smart Lady. Through Scripture, practical insight, and spiritual encouragement, Gloria Boakye shows how wisdom transforms knowledge into purpose, potential into impact, and success into lasting fulfilment. The Beyond Smart Lady is more than a guide - it’s a call to rise into divine wisdom: the kind that leads to confidence, clarity, and a life beautifully aligned with God’s perfect plan. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/cn92lzZ C...
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Jan. 19, 2026
Ep 33 - Karolyne Roberts - The Beauty of Being
Join Stephanie as she talks with Karolyne Roberts, author of The Beauty of Being. Karolyne encourages women to stop focusing on what-ifs, drop the comparisons, rest in their identities as daughters of God, and embrace both who and where they are right now. You are more than enough just as you are!! GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/eLeF52l Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Jan. 12, 2026
Ep 32 - Chaz Anthony - The Faith of Abraham
Join Stephanie as she talks with Chaz Anthony, author of The Faith of Abraham. In this book Chaz wants to encourage all to understand and live their lives with faith in God. In this podcast we discuss having faith in God and knowing the difference between faith and fear. This book is one you will want to keep in your library to reference back to again and again. GET THE BOOK: https://bookstore.xulonpress.com/ Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Jan. 5, 2026
Ep 31 - Bill Derrick - Restored by the Storm
Join Stephanie as she talks with Bill Derrick, author of Restored by the Storm. Restored by the Storm offers a compelling narrative that delves into the universal struggle of facing life's unexpected challenges. Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the Storm provides a profound exploration of how individuals navigate tumultuous phases in their lives, encompassing both personal and professional realms. It addresses heart-wrenching questions that arise when life takes a sudden, unexpecte...
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Dec. 29, 2025
Ep 30 - Mike Nappa - It Doesn't Have To Be This Hard
Join Stephanie as she talks with Mike Nappa, author of It Doesn't Have to be This Hard - How we are Transformed by the Holy Spirt. In this book, best selling author Mike Nappa invites you on a refreshing Scripture rich journey into the heart of the Holy Spirit's transforming work. This book is both a biblical study and a personal conversation that will leave you encouraged, enlightened and deeply loved. GET THE BOOK:https://a.co/d/3KAI1so Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Insta...
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Dec. 22, 2025
Ep 29 - Julie Gillies - Overflowing Grace - Finding Strength to Carry on as a Caregiver
Join Stephanie as she talks with Julie Gillies, author of Overflowing Grace - Finding Strength to Carry on as a Caregiver. Caregiving is one of the hardest, holiest assignments you'll ever face and you don't have to do it alone. Julie shares an invitation to flourish and find joy in the sacred work you are doing! GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/3ueFYLO Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Dec. 15, 2025
Ep 28 - Amber Lia and Ollie Lia - You Are Seen
Join Stephanie as she talks with Amber Lia and her son Ollie Lia, authors of You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed Teens, a powerful much needed resource for both parents and teens tackling anxiety together. This book is a roadmap helping teens battle stress, depression and anxiety by offering the deep truth that they are seen, valued and loved. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/g4cHcJN Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Dec. 8, 2025
Ep 27 - Erica Ligenza Gwynn - That's Just NOT True
Join Stephanie as she talks with Erica Ligenza Gwynn, author of That's Just NOT True - How to replace the lies you didn't know you believed with Gods unchanging truth. Erica exposes the cultural lies disguised as empowerment, progress, or self-love that have been keeping you stuck. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/4DxLmOQ Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram
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Dec. 1, 2025
Ep 26 - Lori Wilke - Tears in a Bottle Don't Lose Heart
Join Stephanie as she talks with Lori Wilke, author of Tears in a Bottle Don't Lose Heart. Lori reveals how God can take your challenges and turn them into your greatest victories. This book highlights God's promises for a life filled with joy and promise. GET THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/arAHsDa Connect with Stephanie on social media: Facebook Instagram