Book Therapy with Kim Patton: Encouraging Foster and Adoptive Families One Book at a Time

E10: Those pesky seasons of life that drain you physically, emotionally, and mentally can feel never-ending. For some, it's little bitty kids at home that can't go to the bathroom like adults or feed themselves. For others, it's a job that is frustrating or a relationship that grinds on you every day.  Find humor and practical advice to get through hard seasons on today's episode that feels l...

E9: Having siblings is a blessing and a curse. You remember the days of fighting in the backseat of the car, but now as adults you tend to get along a little better. For the most part. The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman is a fun exploration into the oh so complicated life of family dynamics. In this episode you will learn a little bit more about the people in your life.  Dr. Kevin Leman...

E8: Out of hundreds and hundreds of books, OPEN by Andre Agassi ranks in my top three and MAYBE even the best memoir I've ever read. Find out why his raw, vulnerable and incredibly compelling autobiography is more than just another "celebrity tells all." Ghostwriter is J.R. Moehringer: Pulitzer Prize Winner and author of The Tender Bar, and Sutton.   This podcast is ad-free and listener-spons...

E7: Imagine the classic sound you have heard so many times, frantic sirens wailing down the road on the way to help someone in crisis. Now imagine being in the front seat! Kevin Hazzard spent ten years riding an ambulance and has seen everything on the streets of Atlanta. Join us on the terrifying and yet rewarding journey "to the edge and back." https://www.kevinhazzard.com/ This podcast is ad-fr...

E6: Special guest Peggy joins us for a discussion about ingratitude, the miracle of God changing our hearts, and gratitude journals with yellow pages. If you have ever felt like what God has given you isn't enough, join the club. Ann Voskamp admits in her book One Thousand Gifts that she has felt the exact same way, even while surrounded with a beautiful life. And she offers us hope.  Ann Vos...

E5: Caretaking in any form such as teaching at a school, parenting small children, assisting elderly parents, etc; can be exhausting. And rewarding, but... exhausting. Jim Gaffigan makes light of his Dad-life parenting five children in NYC alongside his beautiful wife Jeannie. If you need a light read to get you laughing and you don't want to listen to Jim tell jokes on TV in his classic whiney vo...

E4: Sometimes things in life throw us off course, and we ask the big questions. Why us? Why now? When will this end? How do I get through? In this episode, Kim talks with Kevin J. Patton about his memoir, his health crisis and what God has taught him through it all. There are references to Lord of the Rings, bunnies, turtles, and of course- faith. How does it all tie together? Let's find out.&nbsp...

E2: The gospel can be intimidating, and we can find ourselves often dragging our head in failure. It's easy to think that God is disappointed in us. But through this book we can learn that not only is there no pressure to be perfect in our lives or our faith, and there is a companion to help us through even the most difficult days. Learn how to allow yourself to be human, embrace growth and hold y...

E3: What do we do with the evil of this world and how can we protect the vulnerable? In Patricia McCormick's beautiful novel in verse, we will go along a devastating journey with the main character, Lakshmi. Her unbreakable spirit encourages us to keep fighting for hope and justice in a world turned upside down. Disclaimer: This episode explores sensitive issues regarding sex trafficking and sexua...

E1: Some of us have big, ambitious dreams or know someone who does. How do we know which steps to take moving forward? What do we do when something goes wrong? As we talk through Beginner's Pluck by Liz Bohannon, we will unlock some secrets you may have never heard before. Listen in for some tips that will get your heart in the right place and your to-do list going.  Liz Bohannon's website: h...

E0: You have tension building up in your shoulders, let's ease it with a little bit of Book Therapy. But first, what exactly is that and what can you expect from this show? Kim Patton introduces a unique new format to the way we approach and enjoy books.