In this episode, I share a heartwarming story about my nieces and nephew waiting a whole year to finish The Christmas Pig with me—a touching reminder of how stories can bond us. We explore the book’s unforgettable characters, magical world-building, and its deep themes of love, loss, and hope. It’s a holiday adventure perfect for kids and adults alike. Tune in to hear why this story left such a lasting impression on me. See you next time!

Years from now, when your kids or loved ones find that old recipe card, or read a note you wrote them, or remember the phrases you always said, they’ll feel you with them, and they’ll remember how much you loved them. Something as simple as your chicken and rice recipe might end up on a nostalgic podcast one day—not because it’s earth-shattering, but because you created memories that accompany it. 

Happy Thanksgiving, dear reader. If you’re like me, you might find yourself with some extra time on your hands this week—or maybe, your hands will be buried in biscuit dough stuffing and you’d love a good audiobook— so let me encourage you to grab a physical copy or download Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell. Let me just say, I loved this book! I loved the cozy fall cover—it’s seriously an adorable book from cover to cover. You will want this book on your shelf—but the audio version is great too.

Whether one of God’s children finds herself in Ravensbruck or canceling a wedding venue, or dealing with a scary diagnosis, a tragic accident, a broken relationship, the death of a loved one, a challenging job—no matter what, God’s arms are outstretched for you. He has a place for you beneath his wings, where he will fend off the enemy.