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If you are looking for a place to dive into great books, unpack big ideas, and connect with a community of readers, you made it! My mom, Sheila Barnes has taught and inspired young minds as an elementary teacher for 40+ years. Her passion is reading and it is contagious. My name is Kate Matthews and I am an artist, seeker of wisdom and lifelong student. We decided to start a book club a couple of years ago which has impacted and grown us tremendously. We hope you will join in on the fun and get lost in the magic of reading with us.
Unknown Host hosts Recap Book Chat, a arts show with 241 episodes published.
Kate and Sheila share their favorite books about freedom, liberty, and captivity—fiction, nonfiction, and kid lit—ready for America's 250th Independence Day! This firecracker of an episode has a different look. Kate and
Let’s dive into the poetry and wisdom genre of the Bible! Today we recap Psalms 1-41 a.k.a. Book 1. David wrote all but 2 of this group, most are prayers of distress or statements of confidence in God. David reminds us i
In episode 232, we discover The Truth About Connection, chapter 3 in Jefferson Fisher’s outstanding book, The Next Conversation. This was a powerful point: “You’re living in a world of transmission, not connection. . .Tr
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more,” Jane Austen’s well-known line from her classic novel, Emma, written in 1815. Readers will love Mr. Knightley, family friend, who does not hesitate to confront
Greetings fellow communicators! Are you ready to level-up to chapter 2 in The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher? Have you ever had a moment when you played out a conversation in your head and it went totally awry? Je
Kate and Sheila are joined by Jonah as they recap Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Their one word choices were Kind, Protect, and Brave. The beginning is grim. A tragic accident leaves Jeffery Magee an orphan at the age o
Let’s dive into episode 228. It’s an absolute gem. The Next Conversation - Argue Less, Talk More - Chapter 1 By: Jefferson Fisher It is so packed full of great information, we wanted to deliver it a chapter at a time. Je
If you had to choose a book of the Bible that has suffering for its theme, which would you pick? Hands down most would gravitate to Job. God is in the storm even though we sometimes don’t have eyes to see. Job is about p
Greetings listeners! May brings Mother’s Day our way! Please join Kate and Sheila as they share a mother acrostic using book titles and celebrate stellar moms found in literature! Without moms where would people be? (One
What would it have been like to walk the first century streets of Galilee when Jesus was healing the sick and teaching the crowds that love was stronger than hate? The main character is an 18 year old Jewish boy named Da
“...and if I perish, I perish.” Esther was all in! David asked God in Psalm 86:11 to give him an undivided heart. Esther and David were on the same page. May we join them! Kate’s take away was spot on: God works in ordin
Marme:You are not God. You don’t determine the outcome. The outcome is not the point. March: What is the point? Marme: The point is the effort. Grace: I do not ask your absolution. I simply as you to see that there is on
“In a world full of vapor, GOD is the only thing SOLID.” One of the many powerful points found in Michael Whitworth’s book What Is the Book of Ecclesiastes?. Many see Ecc. as a dark book, but when you substitute meaningl
Episode 221 is exciting! Change is hard, but it is what we must do to wholeheartedly follow God! Kate & Sheila recap Rob Reimer’s Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul in today’s podcast. These 208
Chuck Black’s allegory addresses a number of issues/themes such as letting go of the past, forgiveness, fear, healing, etc. as it transports readers to the Middle Ages. The battle of good vs evil is a classic one. It is
In this episode, we explore the rich themes, memorable characters, and powerful symbolism of J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic trilogy. Whether you're a dedicated fan or new to Middle-earth, these insights will deepen your appreci
Let’s march into the season of GREEN! As the time change springs us forward, some of us are kicking and screaming while some are rejoicing, Kate and Sheila recap books with GREEN in the title. There’s the obvious Green E
Rebuilding anything brings challenges. Nehemiah shows us where to start in chapter 1 when he cries out to God, “We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments…” Nehemiah tells the hard truth.
Who among us would not want to be an agent for depth and goodness in a world where everyone is wrapped up in the busyness of their own agenda? Allen Levi introduces us to just such an individual in his first novel, Theo
Let’s meet Ezra, a priest, a scribe, and the leader of the second group of exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem. Ezra rebuked the people for intermarrying and worshiping false gods. He wanted them to know the Word of Go
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