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 families, or tidy endings. Instead, these stories reflect real people carrying real burdens … grief, loneliness, regret, disappointment, longing, and the ache of empty chairs against the backdrop of the Christmas season.

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 this sweet story, Scooch and his best friend Todd discover that even something as silly as hiccups can lead to wonder, laughter, and a deeper awareness of God’s love.

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, recovery, and redemption.

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 its way into the hands and hearts of readers who needed hope, perspective, and the reminder that God is still writing redemption into real lives. It’s the kind of story that stays with you because it carries truth, tenderness, and grace through real-life complexity.

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 personal lens.

In this episode of At This Table, Jon joins host Shelly Brown for an honest and encouraging conversation about what it really means to call on God—and to know that He hears us.

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 hope. But this episode is about far more than one diagnosis. It’s for anyone who has wrestled with darkness, anxiety, despair, intrusive thoughts, shame, or the feeling that they are fighting unseen battles alone.

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.