Posts by Shelly Brown

Does talking about money feel unspiritual — when your book was written to change lives?

In this powerful episode of At This Table: fUNfiltered Marketing Talk for Authors, Shelly, Carol, and Sara tackle a mindset shift that stops so many Christian writers in their tracks: the belief that turning your writing into a business somehow diminishes its ministry impact.

Whether you’re stuck in “hobby mode” or secretly afraid to set financial goals, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to step boldly into stewardship — not just of your message, but of your mission.

Originally aired LIVE on the Redemption Press YouTube channel, this episode resonated deeply with our audience… and now, we’re bringing it here to the podcast so you don’t miss out.

In this kickoff conversation of At This Table: fUNfiltered — Marketing Talk for Authors, Shelly Brown, Carol Tetzlaff, and Sara Cormany unpack five surprising reasons your book might be stuck, and offer practical, encouraging ways to turn things around. This isn’t your typical marketing advice. It’s real talk, faith-filled strategy, and a dose of fun — because we believe your message matters, and it’s not too late to reach the readers who need it.Ever wonder why your book isn’t selling the way you hoped — even though you did everything “right”?
You launched. You posted. You prayed. But now sales have slowed (or stopped), and you’re not sure what to do next. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you

What do you do when you know God can give you the deepest desire of your heart — but He doesn’t?

On today’s episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with Angela Mackey, author of Difficult to Conceive: A Godly Perspective for the Road Ahead.

Angela knows the heartbreak of infertility deeply … the shattered dreams, the wrestling with God, and the quiet ache that lingers in unseen places. After losing two babies and her ability to conceive naturally, Angela embarked on a journey that tested her faith and ultimately led her into a deeper, more intimate relationship with God than she ever imagined possible.

In this honest and tender conversation, Angela shares:
• How she learned to loosen her grip on her own dreams and trust God with her deepest longings
• The power of wrestling with God rather than pulling away
• How to combat the “you are alone” lie so many women believe in their pain
• Practical and compassionate encouragement for anyone walking through suffering — no matter what it looks like