At This Table - Taste and See His Goodness

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 t...

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 inspi...

Have you ever felt like the battle you're facing is just too much—and wondered if God really sees you in it? In this episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes author and speaker Kim Hardy, who knows what it means to walk through deep pain with God right beside her. Her book,  Fighting My Battles with God on My Side , is more than encouragement—it’s a lifeline rooted in...

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 p...

Have the waves of life left you weary—barely catching your breath before the next one hits? You're not alone. In this heartfelt and grace-filled episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes worship leader, speaker, and first-time author  Teresa Harmening , who opens up about the powerful story behind her debut book,  Learning to Kiss the Wave: Anchored in the Savior throug...

What if the story you felt nudged to write was actually part of the story God was writing in you? In this inspiring episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with debut novelist  Larry Morgan , author of  A Centurion’s Journey , to talk about the biblical, historical, and deeply personal layers of his new novel. Told through the lens of Julius Vagus, the Roman centurio...

What if the very thing that broke your heart is the soil God uses to grow your deepest healing? In this episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes author, speaker, and ministry leader  Cindy Brinker Simmons , whose book  Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces  offers both heartfelt encouragement and practical tools for anyone navigating pain, loss, or heartache...

What happens when a reluctant writer pours his pain into a story he never meant to publish—and God breathes redemption into every page? In this powerful episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with debut author Matthew Posey to talk about his gripping Christian western novel,  A Haunt for Owls . Set in the unforgiving frontier of 1873, this novel dives deep—not only into...

What do you do when the person you married becomes someone you no longer recognize—and you're left clinging to God just to survive the day? In this raw and deeply moving episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with Georgia Morris, author of  Unfailing Love: Freedom from Abuse, Shame, and Control of a Schizophrenic Spouse . Georgia’s story is one of unimaginable pain—marri...

What if the very thing you’re hiding is the thing God wants to heal—and use to bring freedom to others? In this moving episode of  At This Table,  Shelly Brown sits down with Sherry Hoppen, author of  Sober Cycle,  to talk about the secret addiction she kept hidden for over a decade—and the thousand-mile bike ride she hoped would finally make it go away. What followed was not i...

In this heartwarming episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes Redemption Press children’s author  Vicky Wedel , who shares the inspiration behind her two beautifully illustrated Bible storybooks for kids:  The Wonder at the Well  and  A Short Man with Tons of Change . Vicky brings to life the powerful, personal encounters of two very different people— the wom...

Welcome back to  At This Table , where we gather for meaningful conversations with Redemption Press authors and friends. In today’s episode, host Shelly Brown welcomes Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster  Misty Fitch  to talk about her newest release,  Reading the Bible with Purpose: The Book of James . This isn’t your average Bible study. Misty gently invites us to move away...

In this special episode of  At This Table , we’re pulling back the curtain on a real coaching session between Redemption Press author coach Sara Cormany and first-time author Sarah Hu. Rather than our usual author interview, you’ll get to  eavesdrop  on a heart-centered, strategy-filled conversation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we walk alongside our authors as they pr...

In this episode, Shelly Brown sits down with author Dana Rausch to discuss her book  Shaving Off His Mane , a candid and redemptive look at how small, everyday habits can slowly chip away at a husband’s strength—and what it takes to stop the cycle. Using the striking image of a lion’s mane to represent a husband’s God-given identity and courage, Dana shares from her own story of brokenness, r...

In this heartwarming episode of  At This Table , Host, Shelly Brown, sits down with award-winning author, speaker, and podcaster Del Bates to talk about the story behind her beautifully written children’s book,  Lamba’s Journey with Jesus . Told through the eyes of a curious little lamb, this three-part rhyming adventure walks children through the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection...

In this episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with Natalie Monk, a pediatric nurse practitioner and former medical missionary to Mozambique. Natalie shares her powerful journey of stepping out in faith, facing unexpected challenges, and realizing that God is always enough. Through her book,  Missionary Ponderances: Learning to Let God Be the Answer , she offers encourag...

In today’s episode of  At This Table , host, Shelly Brown sits down with author Stacy Ladyman to talk about her debut novel,  Shep and the King of Hearts . This powerful story weaves together themes of gambling addiction, father wounds, and the grace to forgive—all through a heartfelt, character-driven narrative.

In this episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes Sandra Nieto, author of  Special Kids—Chosen Moms: A Mother’s Guide to Raising Her Special Needs Child . Sandra shares her deeply personal journey of raising her son, Clay, who was blind, medically fragile, and developmentally delayed. With honesty, humility, and hope, Sandra offers practical insights and heartfelt encouragem...

Do you believe in biblical creation but struggle to explain it to others? Have you ever wished for clear, confident answers when discussing evolution versus creation? In this episode of  At This Table,  host Shelly Brown welcomes Debbie Lynn Gaustad, author of  The Way of the Maker.  Debbie is passionate about equipping everyday believers—no PhD required!—to use logic, common s...

In this episode, host Shelly Brown sits down with Lisa Ambler, author of  The Mightiest Maker , a beautifully illustrated children’s book that weaves together creativity, logic, and faith. Lisa shares the inspiration behind her book, the importance of teaching children about their divine Creator, and her journey through publishing with Redemption Press.

In this inspiring episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown welcomes children’s book author Nora Carman to discuss her delightful book,  Tiger in My Tummy . This imaginative, rhyming story transforms the everyday experience of skipping breakfast into a playful adventure while also raising awareness for childhood hunger.

In this episode of At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with R. William “Bob” Falk, author of  God Whispers: Lessons from the Heart of a Loving Heavenly Father, A One-Year Devotional . This beautifully written collection offers 365 days of personal, uplifting messages from God’s heart, designed to draw readers into a deeper relationship with Him. Whether you’ve been walking with God fo...

Welcome to this week’s episode of At This Table with host, Shelly Brown, where we have inspiring conversations with Redemption Press authors and friends. This week, we’re celebrating the 1-year anniversary of  Lessons from Lad  by Christine Nicole Ferris! Since its release, this touching and insightful book has brought comfort, inspiration, and heartfelt wisdom to so many readers.

In this heartfelt episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with Redemption Press authors Susan Perelka and Brandy Bostick for a rich conversation about trusting God, even in life’s most uncertain moments. Susan shares the inspiration behind her devotional  Trust In Every Moment: A Journey Toward God , written to encourage women navigating life’s challenges. Brandy reflects...

In this episode of  At This Table , host Shelly Brown sits down with Robin Gerblick, author of  Giving Up Grace: A Spiritual Rebranding of the Soul . Robin shares her raw and unapologetic journey from brokenness to redemption, highlighting how God’s scandalous grace transformed her life. Together, they explore the heart behind her book, the pivotal moments of her story, and the powerful...