Posts by Shelly Brown

What if this Christmas could feel different—less about perfection and pressure, and more about peace, presence, and the Light that never fades?
In this heartwarming episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with author Stuart Curry to talk about his new Advent devotional, Keeper of the Light—a gentle invitation to pause the rush, rediscover the wonder, and refocus on Jesus, the true Light of the world.
Together, Shelly and Stuart unpack what it means to move from perfection to presence—letting go of the pressure to create the “perfect Christmas” and instead resting in the peace that comes from focusing on Christ. Stuart shares how his devotional helps readers slow down, soak in Scripture, and truly experience the meaning of Advent through the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.
Listeners will be encouraged by Stuart’s down-to-earth reflections—like how his own family of 11 children celebrates Christmas without losing sight of the miracle at the center of it all—and by his reminder that our relationship with Jesus isn’t just for a season, but for every day of the year.

What if every time you prayed, heaven really did answer, “You rang?”
In this rich, heartfelt episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown sits down with longtime pastor, teacher, and storyteller Jon Drury, author of You Rang? Biblical Principles of Prayer. Together they explore one of the most life-giving—and at times, mysterious—parts of the Christian walk: prayer.
Jon shares the story behind his book’s clever title, inspired by the image of calling out to God and hearing His gentle response, “You rang?” He and Shelly talk about prayer as more than a spiritual practice—it’s a divine relationship, an ongoing conversation with the God who loves us most.

When a child hears a lie about who they are, what truth from God’s Word do you want ringing in their ears?
In this heart-to-heart episode of At This Table, Shelly sits down with children’s book author Jennifer Simmons to talk about her beautiful book, God Said—a simple, Scripture-rooted devotional that helps kids plant deep identity roots in Christ.
Jennifer shares how an anti-bullying presentation opened her eyes to the identity crisis many children face, and how God led her to create a tool families can use every day: seven short truths (“God said I’m loved… chosen… protected… known…”) each paired with Scripture, a simple prayer, and easy application.
Together, Shelly and Jennifer explore why repetition matters, how early Scripture memory shapes confidence and character, and why this message heals grown hearts, too. If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, or mentor, this conversation will equip you to speak life over the children you love—and to receive it for yourself.