Posts by Shelly Brown

What if the life you’re trying to escape… is only revealing a deeper struggle within your own heart?
In today’s episode, Host, Shelly Brown sits down with author Carolyn Jacobs to talk about her novel, The Pride of Babylon, a richly layered story set in 1917 Mesopotamia that weaves together history, faith, and the deeper questions we all wrestle with.
At the center of the story is Ana, a young woman desperate to break free from a life shaped by expectations and control. But when she steps into the ancient world of Babylon, what she discovers isn’t just history, it’s a confrontation with her own heart.
In this episode, we talk about:
• The inspiration behind this powerful story and its connection to the biblical world
• Why Babylon is more than just a setting … it’s a reflection of pride, control, and surrender
• How Ana’s journey mirrors the tension so many of us feel when we’re trying to hold it all together
• The role of faith, trust, and letting go when life doesn’t look the way we expected
• And the deeper invitation this story offers to anyone who feels stuck, uncertain, or searching

What if God isn’t silent… but speaking more gently than you expected
Have you ever walked through a moment so overwhelming… you didn’t even have the words to pray?
In this tender and deeply meaningful conversation, host Shelly Brown invites Redemption Press author Gina Anderson to the table to talk about her 52-week devotional, When Life Leaves You Speechless: Finding the Quiet Moments in Times of Loss, a companion for those seasons when life feels heavy, grief runs deep, and God seems quiet.
Together, they explore what it looks like to encounter God not in the noise… but in the stillness.
Gina shares from her own journey through profound loss—the passing of her son and later her husband—and how, in those moments when words failed, she began to recognize something unexpected: God was still near… still present… still speaking—just in whispers.
This conversation is both tender and powerful, offering encouragement for anyone who feels overwhelmed, weary, or unsure how to move forward.

What if the child who feels the smallest, the weakest, or the most afraid… is the very one God is preparing to use in the most meaningful way?
What do you do when fear feels bigger than your faith?
In this heartfelt conversation, host Shelly Brown invites Redemption Press author Amy Tullos to pull up a chair at the table and share the story behind her beautiful middle-grade novel, The Sparrow’s Song.
Through the journey of Gideon, a tiny, timid sparrow who feels overshadowed by stronger, more capable siblings, Amy gently reveals a powerful truth: courage doesn’t come from becoming fearless… it grows as we learn to trust the Maker.
Together, Shelly and Amy explore how this story speaks not only to children, but to the hearts of the those guiding them—moms, grandmas, teachers, and mentors who long to nurture faith in the next generation.
If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, questioned your ability, or wondered if God could really use someone like you… this conversation will remind you that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.