Posts by Shelly Brown

What if the very pain you wish had never happened is the place God is growing your deepest strength?
In this tender and deeply hope-filled conversation, Shelly sits down with author Jodi Snowdon to talk about grief, loss, and the quiet, sacred work God does in the middle of heartbreak. From miscarriage and divorce to the loss of a best friend—and later, her father—Jodi shares honestly about the pain that reshaped her faith and the intimacy with God that grew from it.
This episode is for anyone walking through loss, disappointment, or a season where life no longer looks the way you prayed it would. Jodi doesn’t offer quick fixes or tidy answers—she offers presence, perspective, and a steady reminder that God meets us in the ruins and grows something strong and beautiful there.

What if imagination wasn’t just play—but a way for children to discover the wonder of God’s creation?
In this enchanting episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with artist and storyteller Kurt Kreiger, author of Stories of Epic Adventure—a children’s book that feels like stepping through a doorway into imagination itself. Bursting with color, layered detail, and whimsical scenes, this beautifully illustrated story invites families to slow down, savor, and rediscover the joy of curiosity and creativity.
Kurt shares how becoming a grandparent reawakened his sense of childlike wonder and how Stories of Epic Adventure was born from a desire to help children—and the adults who love them—use the gifts God placed inside them: curiosity, imagination, and creativity. Together, Shelly and Kurt explore how adventure and faith intersect in everyday life and how simple moments of play can become powerful ways to connect with God and one another.

How do we help our children understand who they are—and who God created them to be—in a world that tells them otherwise?
In this heartfelt episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with children’s author Vicky Wedel to talk about her beautifully creative book, Why Dogs Don’t Moo. Beneath the laughter and animal sounds is a powerful truth about God’s intentional design and the peace that comes from knowing we were made on purpose—and for a purpose.
Vicky shares how this playful story helps children (and adults!) understand that every part of creation reflects God’s order and goodness. Together, Shelly and Vicky talk about how parents, grandparents, and teachers can use simple, joy-filled stories like this one to start deeper conversations about truth, identity, and God’s unchanging love.
With warmth, honesty, and wisdom, Vicky also reminds us that while truth can sometimes sting, it always leads to peace when we receive it in love. And as Shelly and Vicky reflect on how God continues to transform us from glory to glory, listeners are encouraged to rest in this hope: the One who never changes is still changing us.