Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Busler about her new book Joyful Sorrow, available from Iron Stream publishers.When darkness suffocates, look for the light.Depression and suicide cases are rising at an alarming rate, with suicide being a leading cause of death in the United States. For Christians, particularly those in vocational ministry, the stigma surrounding mental illness and mental health often creates an atmosphere of secrecy where the enemy’s lies reign. But when science and religion mingle in the recovery of a believer, not only are minds stabilized but true hope is found.Julie Busler understands the pain of mental illness and has learned that trials not only humanize us but increase our capacity to be used by God. In Joyful Sorrow, she invites us into her own journey where a mental breakdown took her from being a missionary to a suicidal patient in a Turkish psychiatric hospital. With vulnerability and grace, Julie walks us through how to find help and hope and demonstrates that even in the sorrow of mental illness, joy can coexist.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about his new book God's People Count (Monday Blues to Sunday Pews), available from Resource Publications.We are undoubtedly living in a society and culture that is growing stranger by the day--creating more distance between others, minute by minute. It seems that people are living in their own little bubbles and silos more than ever--with no interest in connecting with people effectively. And it is evident that the rise of the digital age is affecting people mentally and emotionally, leading to voidness and isolation and a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. Billions of people are connecting with an unproductive device in their hands when it should be the word of God! There is no spiritual value when we allow the things of this world to consume our lives more than God's divine nature. Do we really think anything will improve in our homes, communities, churches, schools, country, and globally if we're not grounded and connected in the Truths of his word? We must realize that connecting with humans physically, emotionally, and spiritually is how God designed us. Just like our Creator wants a relationship with you and me, he wants us to bond with others so they can also see the experience of his abundant blessings and goodness in our lives. We cannot afford to be on the sidelines because it's all about cultivating genuine care for God's creation and putting it into practice for the sake of ourselves and others, now more than ever.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Katherine Pasour about her new book Stay the Course, available from Morgan James Faith publishers.Stay the Course prepares first-year college students for the challenges they will face while orienting their focus on God to help them when they feel overwhelmed mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. The college experience can be wonderful yet terrifying—at the same time! Stay the Course supports students in the transition from high school through their first year of college—the most critical time of adjustment. Students will benefit from practical advice and find inspiration and encouragement through relevant scripture and prayer. Daily devotions are short to allow opportunity for reading in their busy schedule, but each is applicable to the challenging, stressful, and sometimes terrifying college experience.First-year students struggle adjusting to being away from home, adapting appropriately to increased independence, coping with campus life, and accepting the challenging requirements of university academics. While the book does not promise to make the college journey free from all trials and tribulations, this devotional handbook provides strategies for success and spiritual mentoring to help beginning (and continuing) students scale the challenging mountain of college. From tasks in the summer to ease the transition, to giving inside information on dealing with difficult professors, a long-time university teacher and student mentor shares insight to help students not to be overwhelmed in their first year of college.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Lori Roeleveld about her new book Graceful Influence: Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible, available from Our Daily Bread publishers. Ever wonder if you're making a difference in your world? There's a lot on your plate. Everyday tasks pile up and your weeks are packed. Too often activities take precedence over people. It's easy to feel like you're not making a real impact on your loved ones, workplace, or community. But the stories of biblical women answer resoundingly, Yes, you do make a difference! Lori Stanley Roeleveld offers you the chance to realize the power of your influence. In examining the lives of pairs of women from the Bible, you will discover how their contrasting choices allowed them to influence future generations. And whether their decisions were wise or unwise, God was able to use their stories to make Himself known. The relevance of their struggles will shed light on the challenges modern women face in making similar choices. Whether you are a newcomer or a longtime reader of Scripture, reading as an individual or with a small group, you will be both encouraged and challenged by Lori's biblical insight and compassionate wisdom. In 28 short chapters, unpack the Bible's age-old stories with a fresh, authentic voice that will resonate with your heart. Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Josh Smith about his new book The Titus Ten (Bible Study), available from Lifeway Press.The Titus Ten Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for 10 sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, separate leader videos, and tips for leading a group. Tucked away near the end of the New Testament, you’ll find Paul’s letter to Titus. Scripture provides few details about Titus. But from this 46-verse letter, author Josh Smith has distilled ten foundations upon which to build godly men. Using his time-tested teaching process, this study can serve as a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be and leading other men to do the same. Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, and more. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion to process the way the Lord is developing you and to read in a group with other men. As you grow in these areas of your life, you'll become the kind of man God desires to use in your family, your church, and the world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Lauren about her new book Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach, available from Northfield publishers, which she co-wrote with Dr. Gary Chapman.Based on Chapman’s best-selling The 5 Love Languages®—a specialized resource of intentional love for families of adopted children. Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. In Loving Adopted Children Well, Dr. Gary Chapman along with professor and mom of adopted kids Dr. Laurel Shaler share how The 5 Love Languages® provide concrete steps to infusing love, hope, and attachment in your family.In addition to the beauty and healing you’ll discover in the chapters on the love languages—Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation—the authors provide essential chapters on subjects such as:When You Don’t “Feel the Love”Getting Spouses on the Same PageHelp for Single ParentsStopping Sibling RivalrySupport—Why it’s Needed and Where to Find It . . . and more.With empathy for adoptive parents, Chapman and Shaler provide an honest and invaluable resource of wisdom, joy, and healing. Apply the lessons from Loving Adopted Children Well, and you will see love grow and flourish in your home.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Shane Enete about his new book Whole Heart Finances: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy, available from Aspire Press.Transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to trust and joy with the biblical step-by-step system in Whole Heart Finances. Enjoy getting a practical, easy-to-use model for saving, spending, and managing your money. Author and professor Dr. Shane Enete will lead you through the proven steps to:Invite Jesus into your financial lifeCreate a budget that actually worksRaise your credit score and eliminate debtAchieve your goals for giving, saving, and investingWho Is Whole Heart Finances For?Whole Heart Finances will show you that your finances can be an opportunity for deep, responsive worship as you consider the abundant generosity of Jesus in your life. Whether you’ve just opened your first checking account or are in retirement, it’s never too early or too late to get on the right track with money. Perhaps you consider money and faith to be separate, the two only crossing paths when/if you tithe. We all have blind spots with our finances―whether it’s debt, not spending, or overspending―and it’s never too late to course-correct.How Do I Use Whole Heart Finances?What if you could live your life with a generous mindset, peace about your budget and goals, and confidence about financial habits?Do you find yourself exhausted and stressed from out-of-control spending, growing debt, or the constant need to manage your finances? You're not alone. Americans consistently list money as their number one source of anxiety. Dr. Shane Enete offers a refreshing approach to financial management and guides you through:Practical tools to tackle debt, build financial resilience, and spend with your whole heart3 keys to Christian stewardship and a quiz to uncover your “money personality” (value seeker, big spender, non-spender, or experiencer)8 “giving systems” to make your generosity more effective (and exciting!)And much more!Whether you read this book alone, with your small group, on a weekly basis, daily for a month, or once every year, Whole Heart Finances will help you meet important goals for saving, knocking out debt, and generosity that can happen if you take action with these easy practical steps.Key Features of Whole Heart Finances: A Practical Guide to Jesus-Centered Money Management:Biblical: Unlike other financial guides that start with worldly wisdom and sprinkle in biblical references, Whole Heart Finances provides an easy step-by-step process rooted in Christ. Transform your relationship with money alongside a rich view of your identity in Christ.Practical and Step-by-Step: Enjoy simple frameworks to reset your finances to align with your faith. With a complete checklist of 15 steps to tackle debt, build a future, and set up a giving plan, you'll have everything you need to take control of your finances.Easy-to-Understand: Say goodbye to complicated terminology and confusing money models. Whole Heart Finances makes it easy to grasp essential financial concepts and apply them to your life.Flexible: Whether you're reading alone, with your spouse, or with a church or small group, Whole Heart Finances offers flexible ways to apply its wealth of knowledge.Whole Heart FinancesAnswers Common QuestionsDiscover how bringing your whole heart to Jesus in financial decision-making can lead to deep, responsive worship. Say goodbye to financial anxiety and embrace a life rich with generosity and solid financial habits. The principles presented in this book will help you answer the following questions and more:How can getting out of debt and tracking my expenses help grow my relationship with Jesus?What does the Bible say about debt (besides that it’s bad) and what can I do about it?What is a credit score and why does God care?How can I use the tools of saving and investing to maximize generous giving?Stop letting money be the master of your emotions, choices, and life―take control of your finances with Whole Heart Finances and experience what happens when Jesus comes first and you “lack no good thing.” Perfect for church classes, small groups, and personal use.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Garry Ingraham about his new book Am I Gay?: Coming Out of Cultural Christianity & LGBTQ+ Identity Into Authentic Faith in Jesus.My friend, Pastor John Hawco, reflects a statement from one of his own pastors: “In the American church, my fear is that many people have been inoculated to the gospel. They think they have the real thing, but they’re confusing a form of religion for authentic Christian faith.”This is a perfect description of the kind of faith I had growing up in my Christian family and church. And I lived with a secret - many shameful secrets. Sexual abuse and early sexualization by peers led to porn addiction and chronic masturbation.To make matters worse, as a boy and young man growing up in a culture of Christian fundamentalism, my emotional and sexual attractions were toward other guys. I lived in the dominant shadow of a religious, rules-based Christianity, while desire for gay relationships and curiosity about LGBTQ+ culture grew intensely.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Becky Beresford about her new book She Believed HE Could, So She Did: Trading Culture's Lies for Christ-Centered Empowerment, available from Moody publishers.Our culture has been lying to women. The world defines female empowerment as believing in yourself or looking within to find the power to succeed. But what happens when women grow weary from trying to do it all? Jesus offers a better way. Becky Beresford used to believe and even promoted some of society’s lies to women. But in God’s kindness, Becky came to the end of herself and embraced healing truth found in the Bible. Tired and frustrated with self-dependence, Becky wants to be God-dependent. In She Believed HE Could So She Did, Becky invites you to join her as she dismantles commonly held misconceptions and lies so we can live in real freedom and godly confidence. This is a brave journey toward freedom as we learn to experience Christ-centered empowerment–not by believing in ourselves . . . but by trusting in our faithful God. Becky devotes chapters to the most common messages promoted by our culture and gives readers dependable biblical truths grounded in the gospel: Believe in Your God vs. Believe in YourselfSpeak THE truth vs. Speak Your TruthFollow Your King vs. Follow Your HeartYou Be His vs. You Be YouThe Future is Found Together vs. The Future is FemaleAnd so much more!Together we will discover how to rely on the Holy Spirit in order to battle cultural lies, put the enemy in his place, and live boldly for Jesus. We will be lifted of the burden to find strength in ourselves and reassured of the hope, joy, and power that comes from living in Christ. We don’t have to be the savior of our own stories. Contrary to what you’ve been told, true female empowerment doesn’t start with a woman. It starts with a man, and His name is Jesus Christ. —Becky BeresfordBrought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff King about his new book The Whisper: Lessons Of Renewal Whispered From The Prisons Of The Persecuted. Discover the Life-Changing Lessons of the Persecuted in The Whisper!The Whisper is devotional unlike any other. Built around stories of persecutedbelievers, it unpacks their profound wisdom learned through walking withGod under extreme suffering. The spiritual lessons they teach us will transformyour walk with God.Uncover the Secrets of Persecuted Believers:• Release: When you find yourself in life’s “prison,” discover the key to yourrelease.• Freedom: Understand how God is trying to break this world’s hold onyour heart so you can find the freedom you crave.• The Light in Dark: Learn how to navigate the journey through life’sdarkest moments.• The Journey to “Home”: Understand where God is taking you in thiscrazy journey called life.• God’s “Beef” with You: Discover what your biggest spiritual problem (it’snot sin)!• The Gift of Suffering: Understand the profound transformation waitingfor you as you walk through the door of suffering.Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your faith and discover the treasureGod has waiting for you on your spiritual voyage. Get your copy now andembark on a life-changing journey of spiritual growth! Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Grant Berry about the second edition of his book Romans 911: Time To Sound The Alarm, available from HigherLife publishers.Discover the secret key to world revivalIsrael is re-awakening. There is a transformation and Reconnection happening in the family of God between believing Jews and Gentiles in The One New Man. This comprehensive study unpacks The Reconnection message to awaken and inspire you to embrace this vital key to God’s plans in the last days.This book will help you: • Receive clear understanding of the role you can play • Learn the issues that have kept us apart and held back this unity • Move into strategic intercession inspired by the Holy SpiritWill you be part of this end-time revelation?Romans 911 has end time consequences for us all!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Janet Holm McHenry about her new book Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style, available from Kregel publishers.Discover the particular way God designed you to connect with prayer You should pray in the morning. You should write out your prayers. You should make prayer lists and pray through them every day. You should pray with others or out loud. We've all heard the "you shoulds" of prayer from pulpits, presenters, and well-meaning friends. But when none of these ways to pray feel natural, what's next? Janet Holm McHenry has studied prayer extensively, and the one thing she knows for sure is that there's no one-size-fits-all way to pray. Instead, there are different styles of prayer--and by discovering the style most instinctive to each individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day becomes simple and all the more joyful. In this book, the author helps readers determine their particular praying personality by examining the praying styles of biblical people, spiritual gifts, and various ideas about personality, including the classic temperaments, the Enneagram, and more. McHenry includes scores of bulleted suggestions for developing a praying lifestyle that works for individuals. She has also created a Praying Personality Quiz for readers (available in the book and online) to help narrow down the style that will most naturally fit into how they process a prayer life. Whether a longtime Christian who has tried various prayer strategies but can't keep up or a new believer looking to learn about this spiritual discipline, every reader who dives into this book will come away with a renewed prayer life and a greater understanding of who God created them to be.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Paul Richardson, Jr. about his book Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You, available from Clovercroft publishers.Assumptions are the most potent of ideas, but also the least understood.Transparent reveals what assumptions we make, how they control us, and how they are all inherently religious. Even atheists are religious at the level of their assumptions. Some assumptions are true and most are not. How can you tell without being an intellectual?Transparent introduces the Transparent App, an innovative and creative tool that helps people quickly see through the messages they encounter daily in the things they read, watch, and hear using the power of assumptions. The Transparent App is simple enough for a student to use, but powerful enough for adults to find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership.How can someone bring God with them to work or school? How does God give us knowledge and guidance in the things that matter in real life? At the level of assumptions God is everywhere.Transparent is not just a theoretical theological exercise for intellectuals. It “translates” the complex ideologies of the intellectuals into everyday language for everyday people. Written more like an adventure than a textbook, Transparent is a refreshing departure from the usual books about apologetics, theology, and culture.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Natalie Abbott about her new book Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth (The Life-Changing Scripture Memorization Tool, available from Bethany House publishers.Change the way you think, one verse at a time What if you had God's words with you all the time? Not just on your phone, but deep in your soul and on the tip of your tongue? It may sound daunting, or even impossible.Knowing how hard Scripture memorization can be, Dwell Differently founders Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz created a simple, creative, and smart way to memorize Scripture and keep God's promises in your heart. Natalie and Vera not only reveal the importance of having a mind built on God's Word, they actually give you the tools necessary to defeat negative thoughts. In doing so, they help you:· fight lies with truth· replace fear with peace· focus your heart on what really mattersIn a world filled with negative voices competing for our attention, just one word from God is more powerful than any other. It's time to store up a wealth of them.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Nathan Jones about his new book The Mighty Angels of Revelation, available from Lion & Lamb publishers.A devastating car wreck nearly killed his parents. If not for a lone biker who had stopped at the scene of the accident and administered first aid, some say they would have died before medical help arrived. The problem only one person could recollect the biker ever having been there. Their rescuer had mysteriously disappeared without a trace! The only survivor who could remember insisted they must have been rescued, not by a mere man, but by an actual angel sent from God.This jolting event in the life of one family led author Nathan Jones to set off to explore the greatest source in the study of Angelology the book of Revelation. With its whopping 72 instances of individual and entire groups of angels and demons, Revelation stands apart from all of the other books in the Bible as the most prolific source for learning about angels.Come and travel along with a man called the Elder and his angelic guide as the end times are revealed throughout the book of Revelation in stunning detail. Along the way, meet 72 of God's mighty angels as they proclaim God's messages of warning and hope to a lost world. Together let us encounter the Mighty Angels of Revelation!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Greg Stone about his book Pieces of the Puzzle: A Story Where Doubt Confronts Rational Belief in This Broken World, available from River Birth Press publishers.Wyatt Brown, while visiting his grandmother in a nursing home, meets an elderly black man, Marcus Francis, working on a puzzle. The man, during their first encounter, asks Wyatt about his faith. Wyatt admits doubts on God's existence based on all the brokenness he has experienced in life. Marcus points to his puzzle and compares the pieces to reasons why he believes. He challenges Wyatt to visit him each time he sees his grandmother, and each time he will share a piece of the puzzle of why he believes in not only God, but the personal, relational God of Christianity.The story showcases evidence for the Christian faith in the realistic backdrop of our fallen culture. It also shows the healing power of a caring relationship between two wounded souls, while exploring the evidence for a Creator God and a Saving God.Brought to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Erin Warren about her new book Everyday Prayers for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What, available from Whitaker House publishers. Life rarely goes as planned, particularly when we rely on our own plans rather than God’s. So when things go awry, our faith in His faithfulness may waver. And yet God’s faithfulness is not tied to our earthly circumstances but rather to His promises in Scripture. In Everyday Prayers for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What, author Erin H. Warren unpacks the precious promises of God that are worth far more than anything this world has to offer. You will learn how God: Lifts your burdens to give you rest Provides an abundance of comfort that you can extend to others Sends rainbows and hope after every storm Shares a steadfast love that never wavers Gives us His strength to keep running the race Erin’s prayer is that by the end of this book, “women will fling their arms wide and leap forward to proclaim, ‘I trust in God!’”Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Ike Miller about his new book Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships.Baggage has gotten a bad rap. We think it's all bad. We think it makes us less likely to have good, healthy relationships today. But baggage isn't just the bad stuff that happened to us in the past. It's the lessons we've taken from the pain we carry. It's how what we've been through has actually made us stronger and more capable than we imagine. And it's how we're going to make our current relationships work.Far from minimizing past pain, pastor Ike Miller shows you how to go through the baggage you carry from a difficult childhood and pull out the good stuff. The intentionality you've developed. The empathy you've gained. The trust you value so highly. Miller shares from his own past in a dysfunctional family impacted by alcoholism and divorce, and his present as part of a healthy and loving family, to illustrate how to stop letting your past sabotage your present. You'll find no platitudes or pat answers here. Rather, you'll discover untapped riches of experience and knowledge you already have that can make your relationships thrive and change the course of your life and legacy.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Tim Shoemaker about The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, available from Revell publishers.As parents hoping to raise godly children, we may understand the importance of regular family devotions. However, we may find it difficult to get our kids (or even ourselves) fully engaged. But what if devotions looked less like sitting in the living room listening to someone read and trying to pry answers out of reluctant kids and more like, say, electrocuting a pickle? Or converting a leaf blower into a toilet paper launcher? Or lighting toothpaste on fire?These hands-on, kinda dangerous, totally unforgettable object lessons (along with nearly fifty others) are not only more fun than other family devotions--they actually deliver the spiritual impact you desire for your kids. They'll even get dads and any too-cool-for-this-stuff teens jazzed about a weekly family devotional time.So put away the flannelgraph, get out the safety goggles, and start bringing the truths of Scripture to vivid life in your household. Just remember to change out of your Sunday clothes first.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Tammy Hotsenpiller about her new book Fasting for a Change: A 21-Day Journey of Discovering Who God Created You to Be, available from Charisma House publishers.Change can’t happen unless we set it in motion.This book will help you to expect and have faith to see change happen in your life. No longer will you sit around in the things of the past, but you will have the boldness to actively step into the purpose and calling that God has placed on your life.Whether we’re wrestling with sin, strongholds, or self-discipline, we all need change in our lives. Maybe we’ve grown lazy, prideful, or self-sufficient and we realize we cannot continue down the same path.It’s time for a change!It’s time for a 180!It’s time to seek God!Whether readers need a breakthrough, a burden lifted, or a blessing, Fasting for a Change will take them step-by-step through the power and discipline of fasting and teach them how to exercise their faith to see lasting change in their lives. As they walk through this twenty-one–day journey, readers will gain a biblical understanding of the power of fasting and be stirred by the stories of twenty-one biblical figures who changed.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Kenza Haddock about her new book The Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity, available from Rose Publishing.Packed with compassionate wisdom, practical action steps, and easy-to-understand explanations, this guide for ex-Muslims following Jesus and Christianity is a life-changing tool. If you’ve left Islam for a new life in Christ, this guide will help you thrive amidst challenges, avoid common pitfalls, learn how to respond to family, and so much more. Learn to:Distinguish between God’s voice and Allah’s voice (and how to follow the Holy Spirit)Switch from a works-based lifestyle to joyful salvation and freedomReap amazing benefits from Christian disciplines (prayer, worship, charity, etc.)Refresh & nourish yourself using Christian disciplines (prayer, worship, charity, etc.)And more!Who is The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity for?Ostracized. Alone. Disoriented. You’ve left your family, community, and everything you’ve known behind. You may have found a loving church community, but no one really understands what it’s been like. It feels like there are disconnects between what you know about faith and how your fellow Christians seem to understand God. Perhaps other churchgoers speak of a closeness with the Holy Spirit that you can’t seem to connect with. You’re not alone… and the blocks between your Muslim-based thought patterns and Christian theology are very real.The goal of this book is to help ex-Muslim Christians navigate their faith by recognizing and correcting common misunderstandings imported from an Islamic worldview. Kenza Haddock knows the unique challenges faced by ex-Muslims and emphasizes that relating to God as our Heavenly Father is key to understanding:God’s voice vs. “Allah’s voice”Prayer vs. ritualOur identity in ChristHow to stand firm in the face of persecutionWhat the afterlife looks like for a ChristianThe Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity Answers Common QuestionsThe Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity addresses the most common questions ex-Muslims wrestle with (and may be afraid to ask) as they begin to follow Christ:How is Jesus different from Mohammed?How is God’s character different from Allah’s?How do I walk in step with the Holy Spirit?How do I deal with relatives who constantly persecute me for my Christian faith?There are dozens of books for evangelism and missionary work, but The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity speaks straight to ex-Muslims with experienced understanding, deep compassion, and life-saving truths.Practical Resources for Ex-Muslims Following ChristAuthor and ex-Muslim Kenza Haddock was a devout follower of Islam before a miraculous experience with Jesus saved her from taking her own life. But when she left Islam, her family, and the Muslim community behind in search of Christ, she found that there were no resources to help her bridge the gap between her old ways of thinking and a new life in Christ. Years later, as a seasoned Christian, Kenza has written the resource she desperately searched for as a new believer. This guide is full of practical resources such as:God’s 7 essential promises that will help ex-Muslims thriveThe myths about Christianity that Islam teachesStep-by-step instructions for growing in Bible study, prayer, community, the Holy Spirit, etc.And much moreThis book is perfect for:New and seasoned believers with a background in IslamResource material for pastors and church leadersChurch librariesChurch counselorsMissionariesAnd moreBrought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to David Wermuth about his new book 101 Considerations for Foster Parents, available from Mascot Books publishers. 101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster ParentsThe topics addressed in this book—self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, tips on how to advocate for yourself and foster youth, and more—come from the real-life experiences and practices of David Wermuth, therapist and foster parent.101 Considerations for Foster Parents is an essential read for individuals working with foster youth, be they agency staff, teachers, medical personnel, or community members. Through these key insights and tools, and Wermuth's personal downfalls and triumphs in his foster parent journey, anyone can improve the care and relationship between themself and foster youth.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Wanda Brunstetter about her new book Letters of Wisdom (Friendship Letters, 3), available from Barbour publishers.Friendship Letters Series — Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feelings and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives. Letters and Prayers Between Friends Become a Balm for Healing Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas. Will Doretta’s letters of wisdom help Irma and her family, or will too much be broken to ever be repaired? Find out in the third book of The Friendship Letters series by New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to LeeAnn Mancini about her new book Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, available from Whitaker House publishers.How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture? Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and parenting expert Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples. In Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, she inspires parents, grandparents, teachers, and others to teach their children essential Christian principles to enable them to navigate the world with grace, integrity, and an unbreakable bond with their heavenly Father. This book goes beyond surface-level advice, delving into the intricate matters of children’s hearts and minds and offering a blueprint for nurturing a deep and unwavering faith in Christ.Raising Kids to Follow Christ offers: • Decades of personal experience and training based on key essential principles in Scripture • Practical strategies for addressing doubts, fears, and questions that arise in today’s culture • Ways to help children control their emotions and actions in various situations • Suggestions from some of today’s brightest Christian minds in children’s spirituality • Empowerment for parents to become their child’s spiritual champion • Easy-to-understand apologetics for children and adults • Fun ways to connect your child’s heart to ChristRaising Kids to Follow Christ is a collaborative journey inviting parents to learn, grow, and flourish alongside their children as they become bold in their witness and committed to their faith rather than secular culture.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Larry Dugger about his new book When Good People Make Bad Choices, available from End Game Press.The people outside the church often label the people within it as hypocrites. After all, although Christians may strive to be "good people," becoming more like Christ, we can fall prey to some bad choices. So what do we do when we make those? How do we recover when we let pride, arrogance, jealousy, greed, gossip, and more get in our way? In When Good People Make Bad Choices Larry teaches followers of Christ to be deliberate in their decision making. He points out that while others are happy to reveal our reckless actions without explanation, the Bible gives us a glimpse inside the minds of those who have made poor choices and why those choices were made.Larry explains how the grace of God overrides even our worst decisions. We all make bad choices, but our story doesn't have to end there.This book will walk you through how to let God take the reins and help you when you've fallen down.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Don Mercer about his new book Rapture Mountain: Where No Skier Gets Left Behind.It is unlikely you have ever read a novel like this one. It is a supernatural mystery story understood through a biblical lens mixed with prophecy, an evangelical message that transcends time, some romance, considerable humor, a dash of conflict and authored over a period of more than thirty years. There is widespread agreement among conservative Bible scholars that we are living in the prophesied last days and the removal of Christians from the earth via the supernatural event known as the rapture is at the door. Many have authored books about what occurs after the rapture during the tribulation period when all hell breaks loose on those that are left behind. But what is God doing today to maximize the number of souls he will rescue and minimize the numbers of those left behind to suffer His wrath?In RAPTURE MOUNTAIN, you will meet Steve and his wife, Beth, and some of their friends, who take a vacation to learn downhill skiing when a detour leads them to an unplanned resort. There they are led into a series of supernatural meetings and events that challenge their life’s purpose and even their belief in God. When Steve and Beth have startling, identical dreams they begin to wonder if they’re experiencing the final days before a great catastrophe strikes the earth!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Lovejoy about his new book Marriages in the Bible: What Do They Tell Us?, available from Kharis publishers.Have you ever wondered how God sees your marriage and what He would say about it? If you read the Bible carefully, you will discover how God describes a variety of marriages. There's a reason He shares these marriages in detail, including some marriages that are good, some that are dysfunctional, and some that are spiteful. Marriages in the Bible, the sixth offering from Gary H. Lovejoy, Ph.D., reveals God's perspective on biblical marriages so readers may discover the essential ingredients for happy, fulfilling, lasting unions as God intended – and how to identify ways to shipwreck them!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Charaia Rush about her new book Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World, available from Baker Books publishers.Living in a broken world gives us plenty of reasons to armor up, shut down, and numb out. But God wants more for us than just getting by. When we harden ourselves to the world, we not only close ourselves off from the good things God intends for us but close off avenues God wants to work through in others' lives as well.With deep empathy and encouragement, writer Charaia Rush invites us to experience the countercultural path of staying open and vulnerable to the goodness of God and the miracle of staying tender in a tough world that only God can bring about. In Courageously Soft she helps you to· identify the root of a hardened heart· move from fearful self-preservation to the hope of being held· recognize God's presence in the midst of pain· replace denial, shutting down, and closing off with abiding trust in God's love and careIf you have been feeling exhausted, bitter, or beaten down by disappointment, betrayal, or suffering, this grace-filled book will help you find your way back to a posture of love, trust, and hope.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Ray about The Story of Jesus.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to HollyLu Jostes about her new book Salty: The Deconstruction of a Good Christian, available from Redemption Press publishers."Growing up, I wanted to desire God. But I never desired him like I desired popularity, pizza or People magazine. . . . It was infinitely easier to play the part of the good Christian than to actually live like one."Hollylu Jostes was a good Christian. From the outside, she was everything Proverbs 31 required. But inside her foundation was fundamentally flawed. She wanted God but not at the cost of everything. She wanted to be "in the fold" and saved from damnation without it affecting her decisions on any given day. In the club but not a Gold Star member. This is the problem with lukewarm faith-it kills you before you feel it killing you. Weary of claiming a faith that promised supernatural and transformational power, yet living with fear, anxiety, and doubt, Hollylu was at the ultimate fork in the road: reject her faith or stop thinking so deeply about it. The third option wasn't even on her radar: total commitment to God. Salty: The Deconstruction of a Good Christian will take you on Hollylu's journey as she examines her faith in relation to her everyday life. Her refreshingly candid story-full of feisty exchanges with God-will inspire you to live as salt of the earth and as an agent of change, fully surrendered and transformed by Jesus. Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Ewan Goligher about his new book How Should We then Die?: A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Death, available from Lexham Press publishers.“My times are in thy hand.”Explains why physician-assisted death is attractiveMakes a case for the value of life and wrongness of killingArgues from general revelation and ScriptureHelps Christians undercut the logic of euthanasiaAs more people accept the practice of physician-assisted death, Christians must decide whether to embrace or oppose it. Is it ethical for physicians to assist patients in hastening their own death? Should Christians who are facing death accept the offer of an assisted death?In How Should We then Die?, physician Ewan Goligher draws from general revelation and Scripture to persuade and equip Christians to oppose physician-assisted death. Euthanasia presumes what it is like to be dead. But for Christians, death is not the end. Christ Jesus has destroyed death and brought life and immortality through the gospel.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathan Gibson about his new book My First ABC Book of Bible Verses (Big Truths for Little Minds), available from New Growth Press.Introduce preschoolers to the wonderful truth of Scripture with My First ABC Book of Bible Verses.Jonathan Gibson helps toddlers and preschoolers learn key Bible verses along with their ABCs. Each letter of the alphabet has a bright, captivatingly illustrated page with a short, foundational Bible verse to be memorized and a simple sentence that helps explain the verse.Parents, grandparents, and caregivers will love to use this book to teach the littlest ones foundational truths in a fun, easy-to-remember way. By committing these big truths to their little hearts and minds, toddlers and preschoolers will be able to ground their young faith in God’s Word, which will guide them in the years to come. Children will learn from the earliest age who made them, why they need Jesus, how to become a child of God, what to do when they are afraid, and many more life-changing truths.My First ABC Book of Bible Verses is the first book in the Big Truths for Little Minds series, which introduces children ages 3–5 to basic concepts of the Christian faith.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jen Bradbury about her new book Faith Beyond Youth Group: Five Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship, available from Baker Books publishers.Most typical youth ministries today produce nice, obedient kids who behave themselves--and then leave the church and the faith. Even those who remain struggle to extend their own faith beyond youth group. They seem like "good kids," but their lives and decisions outside youth group aren't oriented towards Jesus. Clearly that is not our goal. So what are we doing wrong? And how can we better serve the unique needs of the most anxious, adaptive, and diverse generation in history?If you're tired of youth ministry that fails to change lives, it's time to change youth ministry. Building on two decades of the Fuller Youth Institute's work and incorporating extensive new research and interviews, Faith Beyond Youth Group identifies the reasons youth ministry often fails both short-term and long-term, and offers five ways adult youth leaders can cultivate character for a lifetime of growing closer to Jesus rather than drifting away. It shows leaders how to cultivate trust, model growth, teach for transformation, practice together, and make meaning so that the teenagers can become adults who hold fast to the truth 24/7 and boldly live out a robust faith in a watching world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Bethany Bomberger about her new book He is He, available from Bara Printing publishers.HE IS HE is a ground-breaking children’s book that celebrates what it means to be a boy and a man. God designed males and females with such incredible intentionality. Boy oh boy do we need the truth! HE IS HE is all about undeniable, biological, lovable him.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jill Eileen Smith about her new book The Ark and the Dove: (Biblical Fiction Retelling of Noah and the Ark), available from Revell publishers.Zara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives, and they have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge--and it's about to get much, much harder.When the Creator tells her husband to build an ark to escape the coming wrath against the sins of humankind, Zara steps out with him in faith. But the derision and sabotage directed their way from both friends and extended family are difficult to bear, as is knowing that everyone she interacts with beyond her husband, her sons, and their wives is doomed to destruction. And when the ark is finally finished and the animals have been shut up inside, Zara and her family embark on an adventure that will test their patience and their faith as they await deliverance and dry ground.Experience the story of Noah and the flood like you never have before. With bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith as your guide, you'll never look at a rainbow the same way again.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Michelle McClain-Walters about her new book The Spirit and Power of Elijah, available from Charisma House publishers.Strongholds can’t be broken without the boldness to confront them.After reading this book, you will have the courage to walk in the same anointing as the prophet Elijah to boldly declare the power of the Lord and break off the strongholds holding our world captive to the darkness.As it was in the days of Elijah, a great number of God’s people today dwell in a nation that is on a path of progressive moral decline. America has the most liberal abortion standard in the world. Christians are hooked on pornography. The homosexual agenda is finding acceptance even in the church. Divorce is on the rise in the church. Human trafficking is manifesting as the ugly side of globalization. Those who were once considered great leaders are now preaching a doctrine of inclusion, with Christian who leaders or that are afraid to say on national television that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.With the turn of a new decade plagued with violence, sickness, disease, and economic instability, the people cry out for the prophets to speak. And God is raising up a prophetic people who will help prepare the way for His purposes in our generation. A new company of Elijah prophets—holy, bold, and uncompromising—are being equipped to restore the spiritual destiny of the church in our generation.In this book, Michelle McClain-Walters challenges readers to awaken to the call God is stirring in the earth and stand up as modern-day Elijahs who will partner with the Holy Spirit to change the culture by turning hearts back to God. Readers will be encouraged to:Identify the call of God on their lives in this hour and ask, “Am I an Elijah?”Learn what it takes to walk in the spirit and power of Elijah and where they may be in their own journeyUnderstand the different roles miracles play during times of revival, reformation, and restorationLearn to pray prayers that move heaven and shake earth, as well as how to persist in prayerThis book will empower readers to discover their prophetic destiny in this hour and position themselves to receive a double portion of the spirit and power of Elijah.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jason & Haley Bilotti about their new book Sink or Sit: One Couple's Journey of Answering God's Call to Step Out of the Boat, available from Maxwell Leadership publishers.Jason and Haley Bilotti’s Sink or Sit will inspire and challenge readers to get out of their comfort zones and step into God’s call, to stop sitting in place but to be willing to take risks, even if that means sinking while doing it.It’s probably happened to you. You felt that nudge, an urge, from deep inside you, calling you out of your comfort zone. Calling to you to take a risk. You have felt that call from God, asking you to step out of the boat, to do something significant. Jason and Haley Bilotti each felt it—for years. But as they began to have children and their obligations with Chick-fil-A grew, they didn’t see a way to answer the call of their hearts: to serve God through missions. When the opportunity presented itself for them to take separate missions trips, they learned just how creative God truly is. They began leading separate teams to Niger, in western Africa, and to serve the neediest of all, the children. Through their work with Schools for Niger, Africa, an organization the Bilottis and their business associates started, they found inroads to countless communities throughout Niger. Their work also led them to meet their future son, Rachid, a child they first sponsored and later adopted. Jason and Haley tell their touching story using alternating perspectives, while also bringing in their grown children to help tell it from their own points of view. In reading this book, you will sense their passion for serving the lost and forgotten, and you will feel the love they have for the people God has brought their way. The Bilottis’ story, Sink or Sit, will both inspire and empower you to take your own leap. To get out of that boat. To trust that sinking is better than sitting.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Sarah Reju about her new book Coop Messes Up, available from New Growth Press publishers.In Coop Messes Up, the youngest member of the Wheelie family learns a big lesson in forgiveness and God’s love when he breaks one of the rules.Coop Wheelie is the youngest in his family, and like many little ones, he has a problem obeying the rules—and there are a lot of them! When Coop runs out of gas, his sister, Lucy, tries to help him learn to follow the rules, but finds herself right in the middle of the trouble too. Through Coop’s story, kids will discover that making mistakes can be an important way to learn about forgiveness and the gospel.The first in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex,Coop Messes Up will teach children ages 3–8 about God’s unconditional love for us.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Marty Machowski about his new book The Shadow and the Promise (Redemption Tales), available from New Growth Press publishers.Take a front row seat along with the animals who watch as a terrible shadow mars God’s perfect world―yet redemption is not far behind! While two newly created rock badgers explore their growing world, they encounter a dark foe—the great dragon, the serpent of old. The sinister creature interrupts the badgers’ joyful exploration of the growing landscape to reveal his wicked plan to destroy God’s creation. When the enemy takes flight, the badgers race to warn Adam and Eve of the impending danger. With every thunderous flap of wings, the serpent draws closer to his perch in the forbidden tree. Will the badgers make it in time to expose the evil plan.The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham’s donkey, sheep from Joseph’s herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Brant Hansen about the new book Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.This book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.Brant Hansen doesn't follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, he has become more joyful. More peaceful. And full of laughter. And that attitude is contagious to all who read his bestselling books and listen to his award-winning radio show.In Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance, Brant is at his best—sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, readers will see how God is moving through people all over the world, and they will learn to:See that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxietyCompletely trust the character and promises of GodClaim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10Live each day simply and with a faith and joy that is contagiousBrant says, "In this book, I want to take the format of Bob Goff's Love Does and mix it with my own strange experiences, in a way that I think Ted Lasso would be proud of." Through short, energetic, captivating, and often humorous chapters, Brant's message will leave you with a renewed love for a simpler life that overflows with greater joy than you’ve ever experienced.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Brent Patrick McDougal about his new book Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray like George Mueller, available from Whitaker House publishers.Prayer is the master key that opens the door to the blessings of God. It opens the heart, opens possibilities that are impossible by natural means, and opens the door to God’s presence.Through a particular and persistent kind of prayer, peace and power flow from God into our lives. The problem is that many people have an experience of prayer that is dull, unimaginative, and lacking power. Their prayer yields few answers and little peace.Jesus’s disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Hearing Jesus pray, they knew that they needed to learn how to pray on a deeper level in order to see the miracles and transformation of persistent prayer. In the same way, we need to learn the conditions of prayer that prevail so that we can walk in faith, expect answers, and give thanks even before prayer is answered.In Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray Like George Müller, author Brent Patrick McDougal invites you to take a forty-day journey to discover that kind of prayer.Each day features a teaching from Scripture and a story from the life of nineteenth-century pastor George Müller, one of the great heroes of our faith. Over a lifetime of ministry, Müller launched multiple orphanages that cared for more than 10,000 children. But not once did he ever ask for donations. Instead, he prayed as each need arose.Prayer Power teaches everyday people of faith how to pray with the faith of George Müller, expecting answers because our good God is waiting to meet and reward those who seek Him.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Ross and Athena Holtz about their book Together for a Purpose, available from Redemption Press publishers.A unique story of two seasoned travelers who find each other and marry later in life is told from two viewpoints with openness and candor.This engaging and often humorous narrative written by a high-powered Christian woman publisher and a ready-for-retirement widowed pastor deals with change and criticism, blended families, issues of compatibility, and meshing as a couple. More than just a love story, this growing-in-faith story touches on what we all long for-belonging, being loved for who we are, and finding a place of service to God and purpose in our everyday lives. Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Betsy St. Amant Haddox about her new book Once Upon a Divorce, available from Kregel publishers.What happens when the author of happily-ever-after romances gets divorced? As a divorce survivor and single mom, Betsy St. Amant Haddox--known for her charming rom-coms--shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happens after the fairy tale ends. Complete with plenty of what-not-to-do tales, Once Upon a Divorce features what she learned on her bumbling journey to wholeness. In her humorous, vulnerable, and authentic way, Betsy recounts how she navigated her ex-husband's abandonment and the seeming silence from heaven that followed. She takes readers through the thorny path of figuring out life as a single mother, healing from loss, and finding God to be faithful through it all. Once Upon a Divorce proves that the end of a marriage isn't the end of the story. Christian women will embrace this book because it helps them feel seen and validated amid their own relationship storms. And they will appreciate the biblical perspective Betsy brings as she tackles divorce and its aftermath from a Christian perspective, not a "girl power" one. Join Betsy as she shares heartfelt advice for the "now what?" chapter--advice learned firsthand on acceptance, forgiveness, and the hard-won truth of hoping for more, while being content right where you are.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Ralph Hawkins about his new book Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, available from Hendrickson publishers.In Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, Ralph K. Hawkins turns our attention to the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) and how it can correct us, train us in righteousness, and ultimately empower us for successful living. These are some of the most inspired writings on the Good Life the world has ever known, in which ancient Israel’s sages wrote about how to live stable, harmonious, productive, and joyous lives. Together, they interlock to cover the entire field of wisdom, providing contemporary readers with the tools to develop a unified world view with God at the center. Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life culls out the guidance of ancient Israel’s sages for a modern society that has been cut adrift from its moorings.Full of wisdom and practically written, this book could be used as a supplementary text in an undergraduate or seminary course in the Wisdom Literature, and it would certainly be useful for pastors in their sermon preparation or even just general reading.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Donald Welch about his new book The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity.When you marry, your heart overflows with enthusiasm, exhilaration, and optimism. You can’t wait to start a new life with this one whose mere presence or voice causes an abundance of feel-good neurotransmitters to flood your brain.But soon after, differences in temperament, gender, family of origin, and marital expectations collide. You discover that the characteristics and behaviors you once found attractive in your mate, are now sources of irritation and frustration. Conflict erupts, causing reactivity in your temperament to surface more often. Before long, your dialogue degrades with frequent accusations and debates about perspective.In The Responsive Marriage, Dr. Donald W. Welch shows you the enemy in this fight isn’t your spouse. Unmanaged reactivity, those involuntary and unregulated reactive messages you inadvertently send your spouse when you’re triggered, is the culprit.Using practical tools and methods, sound biblical principles, and scientifically verified practices, he teaches you to recognize reactivity, understand its origin, and work together to eliminate it. Imagine a marriage with these characteristics: • No fights • Full choice and voice expression • Being fully understood • Constant positivity and thanksgivingToo good to be true? Come discover that this kind of marriage is within your reach.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Andrew Davis about his new book How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books, available from Crossway publishers.A Simple, Proven Method for Memorizing Long Passages of ScriptureWhen God’s word abides in believers, it overflows with blessings for everyday life. Many Christians have individual Scripture verses “stored up” in their hearts, but there can be even greater spiritual benefit to memorizing long passages―even entire books―of the Bible. Unfortunately, this is often dismissed as impossible or too time consuming. Andrew M. Davis helps readers commit to extended Scripture memorization so they may grow in holiness, resist temptation, and share the gospel with others. In this brief guide, he offers an accessible, time-tested pattern for studying Scripture that includes simple daily procedures and tips for long-term retention. By building up a storehouse of biblical truth in their hearts, readers will strengthen their prayer life and intimacy with Christ as they prepare to share God’s truth with others. Has Helped Thousands Memorize Books of the Bible: Proven, daily plan for extended Scripture memorization and retentionEncouraging: Offers a strong, biblical defense for memorizing Scripture and empowers believers to develop this important spiritual disciplineApplicable: Helpful for growth in godliness, evangelism, conviction of sin, and powerful daily prayerPreviously published as An Approach to Extended Memorization of ScriptureBrought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Andy Reese about his new book Spiritual Gifts Blueprint, available from Chosen Books publishers.Are You Doing What God Created You to Do? Can you identify your spiritual gifting or understand God's purpose for your life? If you can't confidently answer yes, you're not alone. Yet there is a simple, biblical framework to finding your God-given gifts and finding His purposes for your life--and it leads to a relationship with the Trinity you never imagined. Offering clear explanations and biblical depth, veteran ministry leader Andy Reese offers a fresh and practical blueprint to Paul's teachings on spiritual gifts and God's intended spiritual connection to the Trinity, including how to· simply discover your unique gifting and use it to impact others · see your God-intended purposes come to life in amazing ways · connect intimately with Jesus and the Father · experience the Holy Spirit and His working within and through you Your gifts are not defined by your job or talents. It's time to discover why you were created--and experience a deeper relationship with the One who created you. Includes hands-on assessments!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jamie Dunlop about his new book Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church (9Marks), available from Crossway publishers.Loving Those at Church Who Are Hard to LoveChurches are full of differences. Those differences might be rooted in culture or personality or even musical style. In recent years, differences over political and social issues have frayed the unity of many churches. Yet if a church is centered on Christ alone, then unity at church will sometimes require building genuine friendships that bridge across all those differences. How can Christians navigate those relationships? Can they really love people at church who sometimes drive them crazy? This practical guide explores 8 truths from Romans 12–15 that show us how to find God-exalting unity at church with those we struggle to love. Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy is a roadmap to finding joy in Christ through the many differences we have with fellow believers, a joy that powerfully declares the glory of God. Because easy love rarely shows off gospel power.Rooted in Scripture: Examines Paul’s teaching to the churches in Rome who, like us, were struggling to find unity in Christ amidst their own differences of background, priorities, and convictionsReflective: With questions to enhance discussion or reflection, this book helps readers diagnose their own struggles with others at church. Perfect for personal meditation or small-group study Widely Applicable: Addresses a great variety of conflicts within a church, not merely how to navigate specific issues Practical: Teaches readers how to love those who drive them crazy, not just whyBrought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Mike Novotny about his new book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't, available from Fedd Books publishers.A one-stop resource for biblical truths on the toughest questions and most challenging situations including anxiety, depression, sexual intimacy, marriage, and more. Hot-button issues dominating our culture can make speaking out feel taboo. Hiding from hard conversations won’t work. We need to know what God actually says about these issues, and by looking to Scripture, we can find the answers.In Taboo, author Mike Novotny covers deeply personal, vulnerable, and emotional topics, handling them with grace and respect. It’s the ultimate resource for Christians looking to create change and deal with struggles in their own lives. God’s Word gives us clarity, healing, and hope. Taboo is a must-read for Christians looking for a biblically based resource to modern questions.Not talking is not helping! It’s time for believers to step gracefully into the Taboo and share God’s truth with a world in need.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about God's Holiness vs Man's Lawlessness: A Guide Through Leviticus."We will always obey our Lord at all costs." This is the opposite of the spirit of lawlessness, which despises authority and cultivates chaos, division, and destruction. And there is no doubt that lawless and unrighteous acts are on the rise throughout this country. In a time when unholiness is rampant in our homes, schools, communities, churches, and abroad, there are alarming concerns about these escalating acts. If we're not students of God's word, growing in his grace and love as believers, we can find ourselves vulnerable to the rise of unholiness because it can distort our minds, heart, and attitude. It's important that God's children are on the front line in pursuing God's most divine nature of holiness and living as intentional followers of Christ. Because make no mistake: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit are not pleased with all the unholy practices saturating our lives. They are calling believers to intercede in the gap and bridge God's holiness in people's lives! As devout Christians, we are needed more than ever because an intense battle of spiritual warfare is spreading where evil is trying to take over, and we cannot allow this to happen.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.