Posts by Shelly Brown

What if the story you felt nudged to write was actually part of the story God was writing in you?

In this inspiring episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with debut novelist Larry Morgan, author of A Centurion’s Journey, to talk about the biblical, historical, and deeply personal layers of his new novel. Told through the lens of Julius Vagus, the Roman centurion assigned to escort Paul to Rome, Larry’s story is a moving blend of Scripture-based storytelling, rich research, and a deeply honest spiritual journey—both for the character and the author himself.

Larry shares how the seed of this story stirred in him for years—and how God kept bringing him back to it. He opens up about his own faith journey, including a season of walking away from Christ, and how returning to make Jesus Lord, not just friend, transformed his life and gave deeper purpose to this book.

What if the very thing that broke your heart is the soil God uses to grow your deepest healing?

In this episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown welcomes author, speaker, and ministry leader Cindy Brinker Simmons, whose book Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces offers both heartfelt encouragement and practical tools for anyone navigating pain, loss, or heartache.

Cindy’s story is one of profound suffering—and remarkable joy and faith. After losing her mom, tennis legend Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly, to cancer at age twelve, and years later walking through the loss of her beloved husband, Cindy could have stayed stuck in grief. But instead, she chose to trust God, anchor herself in His Word, and move forward with purpose.

What happens when a reluctant writer pours his pain into a story he never meant to publish—and God breathes redemption into every page?

In this powerful episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with debut author Matthew Posey to talk about his gripping Christian western novel, A Haunt for Owls. Set in the unforgiving frontier of 1873, this novel dives deep—not only into the rugged landscapes of the Old West, but into the raw, often uncomfortable terrain of the human heart.

Matthew opens up about how a short film idea turned into a 40-page tragedy, and then—through personal heartbreak, deep introspection, and the encouragement of a few faithful friends—evolved into a novel rich with spiritual symbolism, emotional depth, and the persistent thread of redemption.