At This Table - Taste and See His Goodness

What if the Christmas story you need most isn’t wrapped in perfection—but found in the quiet mercy, kindness, and grace of ordinary people? Scott W. Kirk , author of Twelve Stories for Christmas , for a heartfelt conversation about the kind of Christmas stories that reach beyond nostalgia and sentimentality into real life. Scott’s collection is not built around picture-perfect holidays, flawless f...

What if the person you’re tempted to overlook is the very person God wants to use to open your heart? In this episode of At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes Michael Dunn , author of His Name Is John Whitman: A Life Shared , for a heartfelt conversation about evangelism, compassion, suffering, and the kind of steady love that can soften even the hardest heart.

Have you ever felt like you were trying so hard to move forward, but something from your past kept tripping you up? In this episode of At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes Susie Lewis, author of The Great Trade: Exchanging Fear, Shame, and Guilt for Freedom , for an honest, hope-filled conversation about hidden pain, healing, and the freedom Jesus offers.

What if a child’s simple curiosity about a tomato, a caterpillar, or even a case of the hiccups could become a doorway to noticing God’s love? In this episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with Sharon Fox, author of Scooch the Curious Caterpillar , a sweet and whimsical children’s book about a curious caterpillar, his best friend Todd, and the unexpected mystery of hiccups in a tomato patch. In thi...

What happens when a curious little sheep wanders a little too far from the Shepherd who loves him? In this episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with Paula Pasqua, author of The Adventures of Sheldon the Sheep: Sheldon & The Shepherd , a sweet and faith-filled children’s book about a curious little sheep with one black ear who loves to wander.

What if the very thing you're hiding is the thing God wants to heal—and use to help someone else find freedom? Some conversations deserve another listen. Not because they're new, but because their message is timeless. In this special encore presentation of At This Table , Shelly Brown sits down with Redemption Press author Sherry Hoppen for a deeply honest conversation about addiction, surrender,...

What if one decision made in a tender, uncertain moment kept echoing … quietly shaping futures for years to come? This month, we’re celebrating the one-year “book birthday” of Gideon’s Book by Maureen Miller, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor this milestone than by re-airing this conversation . Over the past year, Gideon’s Book has reached far beyond what anyone could measure, finding...

What if prayer is less about finding the right words … and more about staying connected to the heart of God? In light of the national focus on prayer during the month of May, we’re re-airing this meaningful conversation with longtime pastor and author Jon Drury , whose book You Rang? Biblical Principles of Prayer explores the beauty, mystery, and power of prayer through a deeply biblical and perso...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by darkness that you wondered if you’d ever see the light again? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are re-airing this powerful and deeply hope-filled conversation with Amanda Scarborough, author of A Beautiful War . Amanda vulnerably shares her journey through postpartum depression … a battle that slowly consumed her thoughts, emotions, and sense of ho...

What if victory isn’t found in escaping your battles… but in learning how to walk through them with God? In today’s episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with author Dr. Raj Javalgi to talk about his book,  Conquering Life’s Battles: Finding Freedom and Living Victoriously , a deeply personal and practical guide for anyone facing emotional or spiritual struggles.

What if retirement isn’t the finish line… but the beginning of something you didn’t expect? In today’s episode, host  Shelly Brown  welcomes author  Tina Toedt  to  At This Table , where we invite Redemption Press authors and friends into honest, hope-filled conversations about real life, faith, and the journeys God walks us through. 

Have you ever felt like something just isn’t quite right… but you can’t explain why? In today’s episode, Host, Shelly Brown sits down with author Denise Renken to talk about her book,  Triage: Healing Mental and Spiritual Roots , a powerful and honest guide that helps women understand how their past has shaped them and invites them into a deeper healing journey with God. This is one of those...

What if the life you’re trying to escape… is only revealing a deeper struggle within your own heart? In today’s episode, Host Shelly Brown sits down with author Carolyn Jacobs to talk about her novel,  The Pride of Babylon , a richly layered story set in 1917 Mesopotamia that weaves together history, faith, and the deeper questions we all wrestle with. At the center of the story is Ana, a you...

What if God isn’t silent… but speaking more gently than you expected? Have you ever walked through a moment so overwhelming… you didn’t even have the words to pray? In this tender and deeply meaningful conversation, host Shelly Brown invites Redemption Press author Gina Anderson to the table to talk about her 52-week devotional, When Life Leaves You Speechless: Finding the Quiet Moments in Times o...

What if the child who feels the smallest, the weakest, or the most afraid… is the very one God is preparing to use in the most meaningful way? What do you do when fear feels bigger than your faith? In this heartfelt conversation, host  Shelly Brown  invites Redemption Press author  Amy Tullos  to pull up a chair at the table and share the story behind her beautiful middle-grade...

What if the way you’re living today is shaping not just your life now … but your eternity? Welcome to  At This Table , where host  Shelly Brown  invites Redemption Press authors, and friends into meaningful conversations about the stories behind their books, the journeys that shaped them, and the deeper truths God is revealing through their lives and their writing.

What happens when life never gives you the answers you’re hoping for—yet God’s faithfulness keeps showing up anyway? *NOTE: For listeners who are hearing impaired or who prefer to read along, a full transcript of this episode is available at the bottom of this page. In this episode of  At This Table , host  Shelly Brown  invites Redemption Press author  Megan Bean  into a...

What happens when the life you’re living isn’t the story you would have chosen—but becomes the story you wouldn’t change? In this episode of  At This Table , host  Shelly Brown  welcomes Redemption Press author  Kaelyn Gauthier  for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation about singleness, longing, identity, and trusting God when life doesn’t unfold the way you expect...

What if one choice — made in a fragile moment — could ripple forward for decades and shape lives you haven’t even met yet? In this episode, Shelly Brown sits down with Redemption Press author Maureen Miller to talk about her powerful time-split novel,  Gideon’s Book  — a story that spans from 1969 to 2016 and quietly weaves together love, doubt, racial reconciliation, adoption,...

What if freedom isn’t the absence of fear… but the decision not to let fear lead? Welcome to  At This Table —where we invite Redemption Press authors and friends into real and often raw conversations designed to edify, encourage, and strengthen your faith. In this episode, Host Shelly Brown sits down with author and speaker  Sarah Griffiths Hu  to talk about her powerful book, ...

What if one simple act—asking a question, keeping a list, or wiping down a surface—could prevent a life-threatening mistake in a hospital room? Hospital stays often come with fear, uncertainty, and a sense of helplessness. Most people assume that once they enter a hospital, their care is entirely in the hands of medical professionals. But what if preparation, awareness, and simple practical steps...

What would it look like to trust God—not after the crisis passes, but right in the middle of it, when the outcome is completely unknown? In today’s episode of  At This Table , host  Shelly Brown  sits down with  Melissa Harris, Redemption Press author of  Rewrite This Tragedy , to talk about the day her family’s ordinary hike turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. Whe...

What if reconnecting with God started with a conversation instead of a checklist? In today’s episode of  At This Table , host  Shelly Brown  sits down with  Redemption Press author Marisa Claudine  for a tender, hope-filled conversation about intimacy with God in the middle of real life.  At This Table  is a space where we gather with Redemption Press authors and...

What if grief isn’t something to “get over,” but something God can use to deepen love, humility, and healing—one remembered relationship at a time? Welcome to  At This Table , where host  Shelly Brown  invites Redemption Press authors and friends into hope-filled conversations about faith, life, and the heart behind the books. In this reflective episode, Shelly sits down with author...

What if the question you’ve been carrying quietly—Who am I, really?—isn’t something to rush past, but something God is inviting you to explore more deeply? In this episode of  At This Table , Shelly Brown sits down with Episcopal priest and author Robert D. Flanagan  for a rich, hope-filled conversation about identity, courage, and what it truly means to thrive.