The Book Connection

The technologies reshaping our world aren't waiting for us to catch up—and Dr. Amar Kapoor believes that's exactly why individual agency has never mattered more.  In this episode of The Book Connection, the interventional cardiologist, former UCLA Clinical Associate Professor, and author of “Magnum Opus—Our Future” makes a compelling case for why humanity's greatest breakthroughs ar...

Perimenopause affects millions of women—and most of them are being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or medicated into silence.  In this episode of The Book Connection, naturopath, life coach, and founder of Thrive with Tami, Tamar Massoyan shares the raw personal journey and rigorous research behind “The Second Fire,” a book that traces the hormonal chaos, medical betrayal, and systemic blind spots drivin...

The enemy isn't outside the gates this time—it's already inside. In this episode of The Book Connection, Army veteran, former real estate developer, and retired government teacher D.A. Dawson introduces us to “Exigent Measures,” the latest installment in his Jubal Chain series.  When a treasonous terrorist cell infiltrates the Defense Intelligence Agency and military missions begin endin...

Marcella Luiso Flanagan remembers July 3, 1948 like it was yesterday. Her family crossed the Atlantic to return to postwar Italy—joyous and uncertain in equal measure—and what they found there forced one of the most painful decisions an immigrant family can make.  In this episode of The Book Connection, Marcella and her niece Phyllis Clare Orlowski bring this deeply personal story of roots, identi...

Most divorce books tell men to breathe, journal, and lean on their support network. Tracey McMillan's book tells them something far more useful—how the system actually works, what it will cost them if they walk in blind, and exactly how to protect themselves when everything is on fire.  On today’s episode of The Book Connection, the family lawyer and founder of the No Lawyers platform makes t...

What separates a safety professional who checks boxes from one who actually transforms culture? Charles Edgar has spent 25 years figuring that out across some of the world's most demanding energy environments.  In this episode of The Book Connection, the executive coach, podcast host, and doctoral researcher opens up about his book, “Becoming a Safety Professional: A Practical Guide For Your...

Freedom turns out to be complicated. Outside The City's walls, Citizen 625-726 finds a new name—Unbroken—and discovers friendship, love, and the raw joy of self-determination. He also discovers envy, conflict, and the very human tensions that no system of conformity ever had to prepare him for.  Join us today on The Book Connection as Robert L. Webb unpacks the story behind his novel “Inferio...

In a world where technology is pulling families apart and blurring the lines between right and wrong, Edward Hogan Saunders IV sat down and wrote 100 rhyming stories to pull them back together.  In this episode of The Book Connection, Edward shares the heart behind “I'm B.L.I.N.D. Being Led In New Directions,” an interactive devotional designed for parents and children to read side by side, s...

Byron Bay. Two people in their early sixties. One convinced love wasn't in his DNA. One who had quietly stopped expecting it at all. And then—everything changed.  Kim Lesley Davidson's memoir “Truly, Gladly, Deeply” is a love story, a cancer journey, and a spiritual awakening all woven into one deeply honest account of what true love actually looks like when it finally arrives. In this e...

What happens when African converts grow tired of Western missionaries reducing their faith to something secular and hollow? They build something of their own—and it changes a continent.  Dr. David Martins joins The Book Connection to talk about “Faith of Our Fathers,” his devotional history of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, and trace the rich history, doctrine, and global mission of Africa&ap...

What does it mean to stand firm when truth is blurred, fear is amplified, and the Church is being pressured to compromise? Brian Fenn has spent his life on the front lines: in combat, on SWAT teams, investigating human trafficking, and now leading house churches in over 50 nations.  Join us on The Book Connection as he brings all of it to bear on one of the most urgent conversations facing believe...

What does it look like to experience God's grace through dyslexia, bipolar disorder, a broken marriage, and a life full of unexpected detours? For Mike Mountz, it looks like faith—quiet, stubborn, and real.  In this episode of The Book Connection, Mike and co-author Bob Ruhe open up about the stories behind “Faith” and why belief without signs or miracles might be the most powerful spiritual...

If your job is draining you, eroding your confidence, and leaving you questioning your worth, Theresa Chilcoat wants you to know you're not imagining it.  In this episode of The Book Connection, the HR strategist, leadership coach, and 15-year human resources veteran pulls back the curtain on toxic workplace dynamics, the myths that keep people stuck, and the practical steps toward reclaiming...

Stolen Nazi art. Two lawyers. A trail of secrets that World War II's most legendary Monuments Men never uncovered.  In this episode of The Book Connection, Anthony R. Wells—barrister, naval commander, commercial pilot, a PhD in War Studies, and 50-year intelligence veteran—talks about his novel and the real history of stolen art provenance that inspired it. A conversation as layered and fasci...

Angels appear across cultures, across centuries, and across every major spiritual tradition—and according to Ilona Kukurs Reid, they're more available to us now than ever before.  In this episode of The Book Connection, the retired counseling director and transpersonal psychology expert explores what angels actually are, how they interact with human consciousness, and why their role matters d...

A vanishing flight instructor. A student who crosses a line he can never uncross. A rivalry that spirals into something far darker than anyone expected.  John J. Domina's debut novel “The Goodflyers” is set in the world he knows better than anyone—Pensacola's Navy flight school—and it's as intense as the real thing. Join us on The Book Connection as this former instructor pilot and...

What if the roadmap you've been searching for has been hiding inside your everyday struggles all along? That's the core of Nerida Mills' remarkable book—and her even more remarkable story.  After years of chronic illness, toxic relationships, and financial hardship, Nerida stopped waiting for answers and started reading the breadcrumbs life had been leaving her. Join us on The Book...

What's the one question every investor should ask—but almost never does? Vern Hayden, CFP, has spent 54 years helping everyday people protect and grow their money, and his latest book doesn't hold back.  From decoding annuities, mutual funds, and ETFs to sharing jaw-dropping stories of financial predators, Vern gives listeners the guardrails they need to invest with confidence and clarit...

What do you do when the life you built for God suddenly gets taken from you? After suffering a stroke in 2021, Glenda Holdridge found herself reflecting on a lifetime of miracles, heartaches, and battles she never expected to face. In her memoir, she opens up about the moments that could have defined her by their shame — and how surrendering them to God changed everything. This is one of those tes...

You've been here before. You set the goal, make the change, feel the momentum—and then somehow, weeks or months later, you're back exactly where you started. Sound familiar? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allyson Maida, Ed. D., LCSW—author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and neuroscience-informed social worker—to talk about why change is so hard, and what science actually says abo...

Every legendary science fiction saga has to start somewhere. Today, we talk with R. C. Panthera about the release of their debut novel, "Divine Code of Quasars: The Fall of Planet Z." Panthera shares the creative process of weaving universal themes of morality and resilience into a sprawling interstellar war.  We discuss the challenges of worldbuilding, how to anchor cosmic stakes with d...

Great fiction often exposes the truths that polite society tries to sweep under the rug. Joining us today is Al Tobin, whose background as a journalist shines through the gritty, observational prose of "Kingdom of the Sprayhound Kids."  We dissect the deep-seated generational gap in today's classrooms, the psychological defense mechanisms of modern youth, and the struggles of workin...

If you think a 60-year ministry legacy has to feel dry, academic, or unapproachable, think again. Today, we sit down with Bob Griffin, Sr seasoned pastor, mentor, and author of "Musings Along the Spiritual Journey." Bob brings a rare and beautiful combination of deep, hard-won spiritual wisdom and laugh-out-loud, self-deprecating humor. Get ready to laugh, reflect, and dive deep into wha...

Abuse doesn't always leave a physical mark. Sometimes, it quietly chips away at your soul until you completely forget who you are. Today, we sit down with mental health support worker and author Anastasia Malcolm to discuss her powerful book, "And So It Begins."  Anastasia shares her deeply personal reflection on how emotional trauma, manipulation, and invalidation can keep us silen...

In 1978, a young man who had only known Jesus for two years, hadn't finished reading the Bible, and had no formal missions training boarded a plane with his wife to take the Gospel to the unreached tribal regions of Indonesian Borneo.  Today, we sit down with Brother Bill, author of "Dancing on the Edge of the Earth." Bill shares how a raw, untamed trust in God led them to spend nin...