Coffee And A Book: Recent Episodes
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I am pleased to have Valerie Silva And Hillary Craig on Coffee and a Book today. They met in 2014 at a pregnancy center for volunteer training. They recently released a book that teaches kids about the life of the unborn baby in the womb. Valerie is the writer and Hillary is the illustrator, The book is a great way to teach the pro-life message to the next generation.
Learn more at their website at https://littlelifestages.com/ Also visit the center they work with at https://hollisterpregnancycenter.com/ and donate if possible.
Author John David Roach joins me on the program today to discuss his book "A Place of Rest". It is all about finding rest in Jesus.
He is joined by his grandaughter Tiffany Valentine who is in charge of OOU publishing. Which is the publishing arm of Oasis of Understanding ministries. She discusses the self publishing services that they offer.
Shannon McGraw joins me today to discuss her book "Reclaimed: Overcome Trauma And Gain Healthy Control Of Your Life". She is an incest and rape survivor and describes her past struggles and how she was able to overcome and gain control. This was done by faith, looking at facts, and seeing that God can bring good out of bad situations. She is very candid and and gives great advice for those who may be struggling with trauma.
About Shannon: Shannon McGraw (Deitz), Show up with Intention speaker and Mental Health Peer Support Specialist, is an incest and date rape survivor. She is Founder of Hopeful Hearts Ministry, a 501 c3 non-profit aiding in the long term recovery of survivors of abuse, and the author of EXPOSED, REDEEMED, and RECLAIMED. Shannon has spoken across the United States and in Sydney, Australia and Madrid, Spain addressing the realities and affects of abuse in our culture and the graces faith provides for one’s healing journey. Shannon was CBS Houston’s featured author and has been a featured columnist with Choose-Now Ministries.com, featured on Charismamag.com, SpiritledWoman.com, CatholicLane.com, , Lifestyle & Charity magazine and Catholic Women’s magazine. Shannon also works as a Publisher for Decided Excellence Catholic Media. She has two sons and resides in Texas.
Author Deborah Keefe joins me for today's program. She is the author of the book "Canto Divina: Singing Psalms For Transformation". We discuss the beginnings of the book, how music is medicine, and how music can lead us to a deeper relationship with Christ. Deborah presents her education, experience, and personal transformation through the music of our faith and supports this information with a summary of the history and science of music and medicine.
Check out the book at www.charispublishing.com or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Canto-Divina-Deborah-Keefe/dp/1733319964/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=canto+divina&qid=1618417253&s=books&sr=1-1
Author Augustine Kelechi Ikegwu joins me today to discuss his great new book titled "The Image Of God: Give Man His Dignity". He uses scripture and church teaching to discuss how man is made in the image of God. We discuss his book, his faith, and what he hopes this book will accomplish. Check out the book at the link before.
https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/imageofgod/
Catholic author Keith Mayhew-Hammond joins me today on Coffee and a Book. He is the author of a great new book titled "St. Nick's Journey: Suffering Souls Of Awahso". We discuss the inspiration behind the book and what the characters represent. It is a great book that you need to check out.
Here is the book description: Tom desperately tries to battle his doubts and fears about death, abandonment, and loneliness while struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, acute anxiety, and crippling depression. He writes prose and poetry in his journal as an attempt to cope. And he tries, unsuccessfully, to keep this internal conflict from becoming known to his family and friends by trying to keep up appearances. But the tiny thread keeping his hope alive inevitably snaps. And he becomes in desperate turmoil. Imagine if the glue that keeps everything dear to you comes loose, threatening your destruction. Wouldn't you desperately try all you could to put your life back together? When this happens to the young Obsessive-Compulsive Tom Jolmen, he clings to his last hope. Tormented by a shadowy presence, Tom runs away to find his Christmas hero, St Nicholas. Join him, his sports-loving brother, Nate, and their new-found companions: the conflicted Brendan and antagonistic Paul on their quest. The adventure goes amiss. But with the aid of their guardian angels this failed attempt helps resolve their doubts and strengthen their faith as they discover the real truth about themselves.
Check out the book at https://wipfandstock.com/9781725282827/st-nicks-journey/
Keith also has a great website at http://www.kmhbooks.ca/
Mary Lenaberg joins me on Coffee and a Book to discuss her new book titled "Be Bold In The Broken". It is an amazing book that talks about the love of God for all of us in our brokenness. Mary discussed her story of faith as well as the death of her daughter. Through the circumstances God showed her and empowered her to share the love of Christ. You will be inspired by this book.
For more information check out her website at www.marylenaberg.com
Author Dan Gallagher joins me for this edition of coffee and a Book. Dan is a military veteran and has 30 years of experience in the financial planning industry. In this interview we discuss how he began writing, the difference between writing non-fiction and fiction, and his TV series that is being shopped around.
Check out Dan's website at www.authordan.com Dan is also a member of the Catholic Writers Guild and he encourages all writers to check them out at www.catholicwriterguild.org
Novelist and childrens author Mary Joslin (pen name Joslin Fitzgerald) joins me to discuss how she started writing. She has a great story that takes her from writing novels, to childrens books, Christian blogging, and everything in between. She has done so much and overcome just as much in her writing career. She also shares how her faith has played a role.
Visit her website at https://joslinfun.com/
My guest today is Tony Agnesi. Tony is a top blogger, radio host, author, and popular Catholic speaker. He joins me today to talk about how he began to write, what projects he has in the works, and how to live faith daily and follow the Holy Spirit.
Tony gives us many inspirational words for times like these and you will grow as a result of his work. Check out his website at www.tonyagnesi.com to listen to talks, shows, and to check out his books. At the end of the program he gives you a special offer!
Pastor Bill Haile joins me this week on the show. He talks about his call to be a Pastor, and how his writing came about through the tragedy of his daughter's passing. He provides us with some great words of inspiration.
Steve Christie joins me today to discuss his book "Why Protestant Bibles Are Smaller". Steve is a former Catholic who became Protestant while in college and he gives several reasons from his new book. We go over some common objections to his hypothesis. No matter where you stand on the issue it is very informative.
Check out Steve's book on Amazon and check out his youtube channel bornagainRN. You can follow him on social media with the same handle.
Jordan T. Maxwell, a paramedic by trade, lives in north central Missouri where he grew up and where Dandyflowers, Dandyflowers ~ Laura’s Diaries and Dandyflowers ~ Laura’s Voice are set.
He is the father of a beautiful 23-year-old daughter who is a Buckeye alum from at THE Ohio State University and who was a member of THE Ohio State Marching Band for their 2018 – 2019 & 2019 – 2020 marching seasons!
His 20-year-old son is a computer whiz kid! He built a custom gaming computer that is actually two computers in one case! He also holds the distinction of being the only baby that his dad has ever delivered in his 35+ years in Emergency Medical Services.
Mr. Maxwell is in the “wrap up” stages of writing the third Dandyflowers novel; Dandyflowers ~ Laura’s Voice which should be released in the Spring of 2021!
As a change from Young Adult fiction, he is in the final production stages with his first children’s book! It will be a very colorful twenty-four-page book that is titled Lilly McGill ~ Rhyme Time! Is will be released in the Spring of 2021!
He has adapted Dandyflowers for the stage and is working on the stage adaptation of Dandyflowers – Laura’s Diaries as well.
Check out his books on Amazon or at www.dandyflowers.com
Robb Hiller is CEO of Performance SolutionsMN. He is nationally known for his expertise in talent selection, executive coaching, team development, sales, and leadership building.
On January 4th he released a new book titled "The Power of 3". He accounts personal and business stories and how these principles can help you in every aspect of life. He describes his fight of three cancers at the same time. It is an inspiring interview and I hope you enjoy.
Learn more about Robb at www.robbhiller.com
Author and speaker Ramona Trevino joins me today. She writes under the pen name of I.M. Dauntless and she has quite the story to tell. She takes us on a journey through her struggles in her childhood, how she came to faith, and how God is working in her life now. It is an inspirational story that you do not want to miss.
Check out her website at https://www.imdauntless.org/ to learn more!
Today evangelist and author Ed Graveline joins me to discuss his new book "How To Save Money On Your Car Loan And Get To Heaven Too!" Ed gives an incredible testimony about how he was brought through an incredibly scary situation, his life of faith, and evangelism. We also discuss his book which provides practical tips for anyone who is looking into purchasing a car, living the Christian life and how to become a saint.
Checkout Ed's new book at https://www.amazon.com/Save-Money-Your-Loan-Heaven/dp/B08MVJ8GLY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ed+graveline&qid=1608637321&sr=8-1
Dr. Scott Hahn is on the program to talk about his new book. We discuss the origins of the book, the importance of the body in life and death, the vital part the Eucharist plays in our body as well as our faith, and how early Christian's treated the body and how that changed western civilization. The book is fascinating and packed with history from the early church, the church fathers, and scripture. I can't recommend it enough.
Here is a link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645850307/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R1u-EbR9Z9RM0
Also visit Dr. Hahn's apostolate The Saint Paul Center For Biblical Theology at www.stpaulcenter.com
About the Book (From Amazon description): As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We're taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy. We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the Rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on our bodies. In Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, Scott Hahn explores the significance of death and burial from a Catholic perspective. The promise of the bodily resurrection brings into focus the need for the dignified care of our bodies at the hour of death. Unpacking both Scripture and Catholic teaching, Hope to Die reminds us that we are destined for glorification on the last day. Our bodies have been made by a God who loves us. Even in death, those bodies point to the mystery of our salvation.
Art Ayris of Kingstone Comics joins me to talk about an exciting new release. They recently released The Epic Bible which is a 840 page comic book adaptation of the Bible. The work is done by artists who have worked for DC and Marvel comics in the past. In this interview he discusses what brought the Bible about, what the process was like creating it, and some feedback it has received. It is a good way to get children interested in scripture. Check out Kingstone comics website at www.kingstone.co
On this bonus episode my sister Krissy is joining me in studio to discuss her new children's book titled "Grumpaloffagus". Check it out on Amazon and your kids will love it.
Check it our at https://www.amazon.com.au/Grumpaloffagus-Sure-Grumpy-Kristin-Gudenkauf/dp/1735577502
Alisa Childers joins me to discuss how Progressive Christianity strays from the tenets of the faith and actually is another gospel. We discuss how relativism in Progressive Christianity has called into question the virgin birth, scripture, and the atonement. She has a new book on the topic titled Another Gospel.
Alisa Childers is a wife, a mom, an author, a blogger, a speaker, and a worship leader. She was a member of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl. She is a popular speaker at apologetics and Christian worldview conferences, including reTHINK. Alisa has been published at The Gospel Coalition, Crosswalk, The Stream, For Every Mom, Decision magazine, and The Christian Post, and her blog post "Girl, Wash Your Face? What Rachel Hollis Gets Right . . . and Wrong," received more than one million views. You can connect with Alisa online at alisachilders.com.
Alisa is the author of "Another Gospel" which is published by Tyndale.
Coffee and a book is coming soon! Join me as I interview various Christian authors about their faith and their work. Yes...there will also be coffee.