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.
Does talking about money feel unspiritual — when your book was written to change lives?
In this powerful episode of At This Table: fUNfiltered Marketing Talk for Authors, Shelly, Carol, and Sara tackle a mindset shift that stops so many Christian writers in their tracks: the belief that turning your writing into a business somehow diminishes its ministry impact.
Whether you’re stuck in “hobby mode” or secretly afraid to set financial goals, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to step boldly into stewardship — not just of your message, but of your mission.
In this kickoff conversation of At This Table: fUNfiltered — Marketing Talk for Authors, Shelly Brown, Carol Tetzlaff, and Sara Cormany unpack five surprising reasons your book might be stuck, and offer practical, encouraging ways to turn things around. This isn’t your typical marketing advice. It’s real talk, faith-filled strategy, and a dose of fun — because we believe your message matters, and it’s not too late to reach the readers who need it.
What do you do when you know God can give you the deepest desire of your heart — but He doesn’t?
On today’s episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with Angela Mackey, author of Difficult to Conceive: A Godly Perspective for the Road Ahead.
Angela knows the heartbreak of infertility deeply … the shattered dreams, the wrestling with God, and the quiet ache that lingers in unseen places. After losing two babies and her ability to conceive naturally, Angela embarked on a journey that tested her faith and ultimately led her into a deeper, more intimate relationship with God than she ever imagined possible.
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by darkness that you wondered if you’d ever see the light again?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with Amanda Scarborough, author of A Beautiful War, to talk about what it really looks like to walk through overwhelming darkness and come out the other side clinging to hope.
You’ve said yes to Jesus… but what now? How do you actually live out this brand-new faith when the excitement fades and real life hits?
In this episode, Shelly sits down with Redemption Press author Cherie Fletcher, author of The Believer’s Walk: A Study Guide for New Converts. Together, they explore what it really means to take those first steps after saying yes to Jesus — and how to walk in newness of life with confidence and clarity.
How do you explain loss to a child when you’re struggling to make sense of it yourself?
In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode of At This Table, Shelly sits down with children’s author Donna Arthur Downs to discuss her beautifully written picture book Always and Forever, created to help children gently process grief while holding on to treasured memories.
Donna shares the personal inspiration behind her book, the profound question at the heart of the story—"Does forever stop?"—and how families can walk through loss together with honesty, love, and faith. This conversation offers both comfort and practical tools for parents, grandparents, and anyone caring for children in the middle of grief.