REVIEW: Children's Stories

On today's edition of the Author's Corner Review, Roberta lets us know about the latest children's books available from a variety of publishers.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Sean Cortopassi about his new book The Way Ahead: Walking Together in Faith Through the Spiritual Trials of Our Time.Stand firm in your faith when culture shifts.Faith can feel harder than ever to hold onto. Not because Jesus has changed, but because the world has grown louder, faster, and more divided. In the middle of that noise, many believers are quietly asking: How do I stay grounded? How do I live faithfully without becoming fearful, cynical, or exhausted?The Way Ahead is a Scripture-rich companion for Christians who want more than surface-level encouragement. It offers a steady path forward, helping readers strengthen their confidence in Christ, think clearly in a complicated culture, and live out their convictions with humility and courage.Rooted in the truth of who Jesus is and anchored in the authority of God’s Word, this book guides readers toward a faith that isn’t built on emotion alone, but on a deep and durable foundation. You’ll learn how to:develop a faith that holds firm under pressureunderstand Jesus more deeply and follow Him more fullyengage cultural challenges with wisdom and claritylive daily life with spiritual strength and purposebuild a legacy of faith that lastsWith rich Scripture woven throughout and thoughtful research for added depth, The Way Ahead is ideal for personal devotion, small-group study, and anyone seeking a credible, Bible-based guide for staying faithful through the spiritual trials of our time, and for the long haul.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Eryn Lynum about her new book Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World, available from New Growth Press publishers.Where Wonder Leads follows the story of Willow, a budding naturalist always ready for the next adventure—forest trails, museums, zoos, and her own backyard. She discovers the wonder in God’s world, from glowing fireflies and hidden mushrooms to dart frogs and a smiling axolotl. Guided by both scientists and Scripture, Willow discovers that creation isn’t just fascinating—it’s full of lessons about forgiveness, joy, and God’s beautiful redemption.Lynum blends storytelling, science, and biblical reflection to nurture curiosity about nature. Willow’s story introduces kids to marvelous creatures, plants, and natural phenomena, complete with detailed scientific explanations. Each chapter includes a key scripture and an opportunity to dig deeper into faith and scientific applications. Throughout the story, scientific terms are introduced to grow one’s understanding of God’s intricate designs.Bringing science and theology together through engaging storytelling, the book invites budding naturalists ages 8–12 to explore the harmony between God’s Word and his world in ways that are memorable and meaningful. It encourages children to continue their discovery beyond the page while inspiring a love for outdoor play and nature study that consistently points them back to Jesus.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Lee Brainard about his book Apostasia in 2 Thessalonians 2:3: Rapture or Apostasy?Learn more about the book here: https://a.co/d/06rmztk0 The Greek word apostasia in 2 Thessalonians has long been understood to be a reference to departure from the faith (apostasy) in the last days that comes to an explosive climax during the dark days of the antichrist.Recently, some prophecy teachers have popularized the idea that apostasia in this verse refers to the rapture, not apostasy. They base this on two claims. One, the semantic range of apostasia includes both physical and spiritual departure. Two, the early Bible versions translated apostasia by departure, a nod to the rapture.Are they correct? Is apostasia a reference to the rapture? Should it be translated by departure? Are translations like falling away, revolt, and apostasy wrong? In this volume I present a mountain of evidence from Koine Greek, the Church Fathers, and the Bible versions that shouts an emphatic "NO!" to all four questions.WILL THE ANTICHRIST PROMOTE APOSTASY?Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

On this edition of the Author's Corner Review, Roberta looks at several books that look at witchcraft practices from a Christian perspective.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Cheryl Esper Balcom about her new book Mother of the Year.Lindy Thomas has built her life on holding everything together: her family, her faith, and her role as a devoted mother. But when her husband dies unexpectedly, the life she carefully managed begins to unravel.Determined to show up for her son, Lindy sets out alone on a cross-country road trip from Michigan to Seattle. What begins as a journey of love quickly becomes something far more complicated. A mysterious note left behind by her husband raises questions she’s afraid to ask. Her daughter is facing a private grief of her own. And somewhere between the endless highways and quiet hotel rooms, Lindy comes face to face with the limits of her control. Haunted by the past and desperate to hold her family together, Lindy is forced to confront what she’s spent a lifetime avoiding: she was never meant to carry it all.In a story marked by loss and moments of unexpected beauty, Mother of the Year explores what happens when control slips away and how God, in his grace, meets us there.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Samuel Blumenthal about his new book Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home, Volume Three.In Once Upon a Time, Volume Three, award-winning author and clinical psychologist Samuel L. Blumenthal offers ten thoughtfully crafted short stories exploring God’s redemptive work within ordinary and extraordinary lives. Spanning contemporary settings, historical moments, and imagined futures, each story reveals how grace meets people in their deepest struggles.Written with literary depth and spiritual insight, this collection avoids easy answers in favor of honest reflection on the human heart. Blumenthal invites readers to consider how awareness leads to repentance, repentance opens the door to grace, and grace brings lasting freedom. Ideal for readers seeking faith-infused fiction that engages both mind and soul, this book offers hope that is thoughtful, mature, and deeply resonant today.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff Samelson about his new book Walk This Way: Political Engagement for Bible-Believing Christians.The Whole Truth About Politics and Christian LifePolitics has a way of dividing even the church, pitting brother against sister, congregation against congregation, and conscience against conscience. Too many Christians have never stopped to ask why they engage with politics the way they do, or whether their approach actually reflects who they are in Christ.Walk This Way doesn't tell you which candidate to vote for or which policy to support. Instead, it does something far more foundational: it grounds your political engagement in your identity as a child of God. Drawing solely from Scripture without pundits, partisan proof-texts, or culture-war talking points, author Jeff Samelson walks readers through who they are, what advantages their faith gives them, and how to bring biblical wisdom to bear on the political questions of any nation, any era, and any party.Whether you're exhausted by the shouting, unsure how to talk politics with fellow believers, or simply want a steadier foundation for your convictions, this book offers a road map for thinking clearly, engaging faithfully, and walking with confidence in a fractured political age.It is a book for Christians who want to take their faith more seriously than their politics. They will discover that doing so changes everything about how they engage with both.Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

On this edition of the Author's Corner Review, Roberta looks at several Christian books in the thriller genre.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Today, Roberta talks to Pepper Basham about her new book The Bachelor Spy, available from Barbour Fiction publishers.Through a case of mistaken identity, a comedy of errors, a kidnapping, and a race for time within the crumbling subterranean passageways beneath Havensbrooke, can Blake and Gracie work together to root out the criminals, thieves, and spies before time runs out?Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.