Feel like kids need a picture of what Spiritual warfare looks like? R.M. Ruiz shows it in this family saga of missions from God to thwart evil beings and how He prepares them for it. Listen in to learn what's up in Iowa!

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The cornfields of Iowa may not seem like a place for battle, but don't tell the Chosen Kids that! Amid dealing with troublesome monsters, they also have to work through their own relationships in the process.

Ruiz has such a heart for children and what they read as well as an obvious love of the Lord and His word.

Encounter at Ambrose by R.M. Ruiz

SOMETHING IS LURKING IN IOWA...

​​For their third mission, the Chosen Kids find themselves in the Corn State where an evil being carries out a sinister scheme. The family tracks down the creature right away. But when they can’t get close enough to identify the species or figure out its plan, they devise a risky strategy. The day goes from bad to worse when someone calls the cops. Are the kids in over their heads?

Caiden teams up with big brother Caleb to save the mission. But if things go wrong, is it wise to have a known bully by his side? After a wild ride of shenanigans and mishaps, the siblings make an important discovery. Will they follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance or take their own path?

When the Chosen Kids set their trap—in the last place Caiden wants to be at nightfall— they may have overlooked one key detail.

Encounter at Ambrose came out on September

Don't miss the story of book two and the icy slopes in Episode 234

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When I read about this anthology and the group that sponsored it, I couldn't contain my excitement. Jenny Gossell signed up for the dream school for aspiring young authors and this anthology shows just how brilliant the program is. Listen in to learn more about her, her book, and the school that helped produce it!

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I feel like this college alternative is a brilliant idea, and boy do I wish I could have had that opportunity. That said, however, the anthology itself contains a bunch of stories that will appeal to a variety of people.

Jenny says most fall in the realm of some sort of spec-fic, but... there is a contemporary as well.

Voices of The Future: Stories of Family and Fearlessness by Multiple Authors

Discover the next generation of storytellers…
This inaugural edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of family and fearlessness in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through tales of hope and belonging from rising young creatives.

Olivia G. Booms “A Book Dragon’s Story”

Jenny Chasteen “People of the Rain”

Rachel Elizabeth “Fairies in the Garden”

Hope Jian “Shattered Echoes”

Cara Peregrino “The Penny Dragon”

Madigan Thompson “Obsidian Wings”

Abi Lyn Voss “The Little Tire Shop”

Valari Westeren “Symbiosis”

Amie Woleslagle “Colors of Grief”

The Author Conservatory is a college-alternative program for gifted writers focused on raising up the next C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. 100% of your purchase goes to help students attend writing conferences where they can pitch their work to agents and publishers.

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I love a good dystopian novel, and New Heroes by E. H. Underhill sounds sooooo good! I am so excited to get my hands on this book! Listen in and see why.

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I love this idea of a dystopian series.

The Solar Storm Chronicles: New Heroes by E. H. Underhill

In the gripping dystopian thriller, "The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes," author E.H. Underhill plunges readers into a world reshaped by solar storms and teetering on the edge of chaos. Protagonist Eric's struggle for survival unfolds against a backdrop of relentless danger and shifting alliances.

Attacked and pursued, Eric's journey through a dystopian world becomes a visceral experience. As he confronts the harsh realities of this transformed world, Eric forms unexpected alliances with a diverse group of friends, each harboring their own scars from the past.

"The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes" is a heart-pounding exploration of humanity's resilience in the face of adversity. With its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and moral quandaries, the story delves into the depths of survival instincts and the bonds that form when the world falls apart.

Immerse yourself in a tale of courage, camaraderie, and the unbreakable human spirit as Eric navigates a dangerous landscape where every decision could mean life or death. Will he overcome the shadows of his past, or will the storm within mirror the chaos outside? Find out in this riveting saga that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

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