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Have you wanted to learn how to speed read? In this episode, I share my experience, method, and answers to common questions about speed reading. Who knows? Maybe your reading habits will change drastically after such an episode. 

I finally sit down with my wife to talk about books on the podcast! I hope you all enjoy this episode with the Plegge family! 

Authors & books mentioned in the episode:

Colleen Coble

Ruta Sepetys

The Book of Lost Names

Help for the Hungry Soul

For Men Only

For Women Only

Well-Watered Woman

Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad

I had the privilege to interview Phyliss Masters. She is a retired missionary who shares how God called her to take His Word to an unreached people group and her experiences while on the field. This is a story you do not want to miss! 

On top of it, we talk about if Phyliss had any time to read while on the field, what books have impacted her life, and what books inspired her to go into missions. 
 

In this episode, I sit down with former FBI agent and current Dordt professor Jon Moeller to talk about books.

Looking for a New Year's resolution? Take the challenge and read 25 books in 2025! If you implement these tips, I believe you can achieve such a goal. 

Looking for some additions to your summer reading? Check these out below:

Son of Hamas by Mosab Yousef

The Greener Grass Conspiracy by Stephen Altrogge

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Air We Breathe by Glen Scrivener

Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney

The Starlore Legacy by Chuck Black

Predestination: An Introduction by Andrew Naselli

A Biblical Case For Cessationism by Tom Pennington

What is deconstruction? Why does it seem like so many people are deconstructing? Should we encourage people to enter the process of deconstruction?

The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

How does the gospel go forth in a place of immense hostility? What can we learn from other Christians around the world who experience severe persecution? Can there be a danger for Christians to live in a free society?

The Insanity of God by Nic Ripken 

Pastor Fred has faithfully been serving in ministry for over 35 years! You will hear what he believes should be some books that every Christian should consider reading. Along with other questions like if he reads more now that he is retired and how he balanced reading while serving as a lead pastor. 

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

Competent to Counsel by Adams

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

The Life of Trust: George Mueller

Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China by Janet & Geoff Benge

Practical Religion by J.C. Ryle

In this episode, I interview Ethan Boelsma who is currently a senior in high school. As you will hear, he is one who loves the Lord, theology, and Christian literature!

The Forgotten Trinity by James White

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer