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 powerful story is rooted in Emily’s personal walk with God, her global missions journey, and the spiritual truths that transformed her life.

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 through the Storms of Life.

Together, Shelly and Teresa talk about…

·     The surprising source of the book’s title—and the quote that changed Teresa’s life

·     How Teresa went from “I never wanted to write a book” to publishing a deeply impactful collection of real stories and Scripture-rooted encouragement

·     The song that started it all—yes, Kiss the Wave was written before the book, and you’ll hear it at the end of this episode!

·     The caregiving season that shaped her faith more than any other

·     A tender piano moment with her daughter that became a picture of God’s nearness in our weakness

·     Why worship, stillness, and Scripture have been lifelines in the storm

Teresa shares from a place of humility, honesty, and deep faith. Whether you’re in the thick of grief, battling uncertainty, or just weary from the pace of life, this conversation is for you.

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 centurion assigned to escort Paul to Rome, Larry’s story is a moving blend of Scripture-based storytelling, rich research, and a deeply honest spiritual journey—both for the character and the author himself.

Larry shares how the seed of this story stirred in him for years—and how God kept bringing him back to it. He opens up about his own faith journey, including a season of walking away from Christ, and how returning to make Jesus Lord, not just friend, transformed his life and gave deeper purpose to this book.

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.

Cindy’s story is one of profound suffering—and remarkable joy and faith. After losing her mom, tennis legend Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly, to cancer at age twelve, and years later walking through the loss of her beloved husband, Cindy could have stayed stuck in grief. But instead, she chose to trust God, anchor herself in His Word, and move forward with purpose.

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 the rugged landscapes of the Old West, but into the raw, often uncomfortable terrain of the human heart.

Matthew opens up about how a short film idea turned into a 40-page tragedy, and then—through personal heartbreak, deep introspection, and the encouragement of a few faithful friends—evolved into a novel rich with spiritual symbolism, emotional depth, and the persistent thread of redemption.

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—married to a man who became emotionally and physically abusive, isolated her from her family, and battled severe mental illness.

But her story doesn’t end in despair. It's a testimony of God’s sustaining grace, of pressing into worship and prayer when the darkness felt overwhelming, and of learning to walk in continual forgiveness even while still living in the storm.

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 instant transformation, but a journey of detoxing on the road, failing and trying again, and ultimately reaching the kind of surrender that only comes when you’re at the end of yourself.

Sherry shares candidly about the shame she carried as a Christian woman battling alcohol addiction, the loneliness of hiding, and the day everything changed. She also offers hope for women who feel like they’ve failed too many times to try again.

This episode is full of grit, grace, and the gentle reminder that God never wastes our pain—and He always has more freedom waiting on the other side of surrender.

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 woman at the well and Zacchaeus—both of whom had life-changing moments with Jesus. Through these relatable, child-friendly retellings, Vicky helps kids see that no matter what we've done or where we've been, Jesus meets us with love and calls us to something greater.

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 from checklist-style reading and into a more reflective, Spirit-led rhythm that centers on listening to what God is saying through His Word.

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 prepare to launch their books.

Sarah shares the tender and powerful backstory behind her book, Courageous Trust, a memoir written for anyone who’s ever said “I can’t” when they really meant “I’m afraid.” With honesty and grace, she talks through the themes of her story—miscarriage, assault, parenting a child battling addiction, financial struggles—and how she’s finding her audience as she steps into this new season.