Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books

Deep Breath, Little Whisper, by Scott James

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Scott James about his new book Deep Breath, Little Whisper: Praying Every Little Word Your Heart Wants to Say, available from Zonderkidz publishers.

Help your child discover the importance of talking to God during all types of situations with this picture book that explores the use of breath prayers. Throughout, kids will learn that each of their direct praises, quick thanks, and whispered requests can bring them peace and build a stronger relationship with their heavenly Father.

God loves it when His children talk to Him—and connecting with God can be as easy as using a simple word or phrase. Deep Breath, Little Whisper introduces the idea of breath prayers by using a series of kid-friendly scenarios and engaging text to show young readers how they can have a conversation with God in the moment, wherever they are and however they’re feeling. Each example also helps remind them that prayer doesn’t have to be big and complex to be meaningful—it just has to come from the heart.

The illustrated book is perfect for:

read-aloud or prayer time
introducing breath prayers into your family
helping children from preschool to early elementary develop a relationship with God through easy-to-remember prayers and prompts
teaching different types of prayers, including praise and adoration, thanksgiving, intercessory, and confession
showing kids how they can calm their minds and turn to God no matter what happens

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.

Family Matters, by Sherman Dumas

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sherman Dumas about his new book Family Matters: A Transformational Guide to Healing and Restoring the Most Important Relationships in Your Life, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Spiritual Insights and Practical Steps to Restore Family Relationships
· Reveals the hidden forces at work tearing our families apart
· Offers hope and practical strategies to fight back against the darkness
· From a prophetic leader and father of five

In these uncertain, divisive times, families are under direct spiritual attack, ripped apart by toxic values, corrupt beliefs, and physical and spiritual abandonment. In these powerful pages, global pastor Sherman Dumas offers a battle plan to fight back--one household at a time. Filled with scriptural insights, real-world guidance, tested spiritual strategies, and prophetic inspiration, Dumas shares his own journey of transformation, equipping you to
· improve family relationships and emotional well-being
· break generational curses and unlock generational blessings
· restore biblical roles in any family structure
· safeguard divine encounters for your loved ones
· model intimacy with Christ
· provide a hedge of protection around your family
· activate spiritual giftings

Cultural shifts in government, society, education, and churches start in the family--your family. It's time to unleash spiritual renewal and transformation in your home--and watch them flow into every area around you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unearthing the Mysteries of Ancient Shechem - with Carl Gallups

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, we speak with Carl Gallups about the new book Unearthing the Mysteries of Ancient Shechem: Revealing the Hidden Truths of Golgotha, Israel's Future, and the Biblical End of Days. This book is available from Defender publishing and is actually written by Zev Porat, a messianic rabbi in Israel who was not available for this interview. His close friend and ministry partner, pastor Carl Gallups, wrote the forward to this book and shares about the exciting information contained within.

The ancient city of Shechem, located in the middle of the land of Israel, is mentioned more than seventy times from Genesis to Acts. Shechem is where God spoke to Abraham and told him that through his seed all the nations of the earth would be blessed—a promise of the coming Messiah.

In the same city, Joshua held the renowned conclave of commitment between Mount Gerizim (Mount of Blessing) and Mount Ebal (Mount of Curses). It was also in Shechem that Joshua famously declared, “Choose you this day whom you will serve.… But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!” (Joshua 24:15).

Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat, who was born and raised in Israel, uncovers mind-blowing biblical mysteries that have mostly been hidden from sight until now. Each one is linked to ancient Shechem as well as Golgotha. This rare journey of spiritual archeology unearths prophetic elements of God’s eternal plan of the ages, made abundantly relevant to the life of readers in their daily walk with Yeshua.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Prayer and Devotionals

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest prayer and devotional books available!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

An Appearance of Impropriety, by Jayna Breigh

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jayna Breigh about her new book An Appearance of Impropriety, available from Kregel publishers.

Will their love turn into a scandal despite their efforts?

As the youngest female judge in Los Angeles, Mahalia Jackson has her career on a fast track to success. Her polished exterior makes sure of that. But when she volunteers for the Junior Jurors and ends up working side by side with attorney JD Cash, her plans begin to falter.

JD heads up the program—born out of his own troubled pastmdashwhere local teens learn about the legal system. He leverages his position as an attorney to fulfill God's calling on his life: to support the orphans and widows of society who have lost beloved fathers and husbands to TransNation's eighteen-wheeled time bombs roaming America's freeways.

Mahalia's rule—never date a lawyer—is a straitjacket that tightens when she presides over the case where JD serves as a young widow's attorney. When Mahalia is placed in a vulnerable position, her resolve begins to waver.

Her increasing proximity to the empathetic lawyer sparks an onslaught from anonymous online adversaries attempting to destroy Mahalia's reputation and career by throwing around claims of an appearance of impropriety. The digital disgrace pushes Mahalia to ask one hard question: Is loving JD worth risking her career?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Hearts on the Fly, by Toni Shiloh

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Toni Shiloh about her new book Hearts on the Fly, available from Bethany House publishers.

When the game changes, love finds a way to score.

Jabari Hall has spent his entire life chasing victory on the ice--but one devastating hit leaves him benched, not just from hockey but from the future he thought he had. Now, as he struggles with deteriorating eyesight, his well-meaning teammates set him up on a date, hoping it will cheer him up--only the date they choose is none other than Val Elliott, his ex's sister.

Val never expected to be sitting across from Jabari, especially after the way he broke her sister's heart. But when Jabari opens up about his diagnosis, Val's guarded heart softens, and she offers him a listening ear. What begins as a simple friendship quickly turns into something more.

As Jabari navigates life off the ice, he's drawn to Val in ways he didn't expect. With her loyalty to her family on the line and Jabari searching for faith and a new purpose, can they make it to the goal together, or will their hearts wind up in the penalty box?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Help, I'm Ruining My Kids, by Abbey Wedgewoth

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Abbey Wedgewoth about her new book Help! I'm Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who's Desperate for Change, available from Zondervan publishers.

Are you worried that, despite your best efforts, you're messing up your kids? Help! I'm Ruining My Kids is your invitation to trade defeat and fear for hope and joy as you follow the biblical road map to becoming the mom you're meant to be.

We all desperately want to be good mothers who produce good humans, but our flaws and habits get in the way. We're reactive when we want to be intentional. We check out when we need to be engaged. And at the end of a long day, our minds are often flooded with thoughts of self-condemnation.

Author and mother Abbey Wedgeworth has been there too. But she has an important message to share with fellow moms: Nothing is beyond redemption--not you, not your experience of motherhood, and not your kids' experience of your imperfections.

In Help! I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey invites you to journey with her toward a place where God's grace frees you from a guilty conscience, his compassion ministers to your past and present hardships, and his Spirit transforms you to look more like Jesus. With refreshing transparency, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement, Abbey helps you to:

Identify and accept your personal limits
Develop realistic expectations for motherhood
Discover how to fight against mom guilt and the shame that comes with it
Create a comprehensive action plan for change
Learn to parent well as a work in progress

The good news is we can change--with a few practical tools and a whole lot of God's grace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Daniel: Exile in Babylon, by Brian Godawa

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:05:13 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor speaks with Brian Godawa about his new book Daniel: Exile in Babylon, available from Warrior Poet publishers.

You know the biblical story of Daniel. But you’ve never experienced it like this.

A breathtaking supernatural epic adventure of one of the most beloved heroes of the faith—retold with biblical and historical fidelity.

Daniel is young, sharp, full of faith, and newly captive to King Nebuchadnezzar.

But Babylon doesn’t want Daniel’s life—it wants his allegiance.

In the House of the Tablet, he’s trained to speak the empire’s language and learn its “wisdom,” along with fellow captive Jews, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.

As long as they don’t notice the surrender happening one small choice at a time.

But the pressure isn’t only from priests and officials. The high priest’s son and his bully gang make Daniel a target, daring him to break and be made a eunuch.

Far away in Jerusalem, Ariela, the young girl Daniel loves, is fighting her own dangerous battle—as a secret messenger for Jeremiah the prophet.

Will she ever see her Daniel again? Will Jeremiah’s predictions of destruction be her own?

Above it all, another conflict rages: archangels move in secret, Watchers masquerade as gods of Babylon, Persia, and Greece, while Yahweh remains sovereign over kingdoms that think they rule the world.

Written by respected Christian author and best-seller Brian Godawa, this series is perfect for readers of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti.

This novel is the first book of The Daniel Trilogy.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Thomas Nelson fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Thomas Nelson publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Your Wilderness is Not a Waste, by Dustin Crowe

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dustin Crowe about his new book Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste: God's Purpose in Suffering and Struggles, available from Moody Publishers.

The wilderness can be scary—a place full of peril and desolation. And it can feel meaningless. But when we read the Scriptures, the wilderness is also the place God reveals Himself and cares for the people He loves. Pastor Dustin Crowe explores the biblical theme of the wilderness, helping readers counter the harsh, seemingly hopeless seasons in their lives with hope and courage.

The wilderness is often the place where God grows our faith and proves His faithfulness. But to grow, we must be intentional about listening and leaning into His provision. Looking to wilderness stories of the Bible—including Hagar, Moses, David, Elijah, and Jesus—Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste shows who God is and how He’s at work. Readers will find encouragement in His good purposes as they experience God’s sustaining and shaping grace in their lives.

The wilderness has a dual nature, with both threats to our faith and opportunities to grow in faith. As we depend on God, we discover how to worship in our wilderness rather than waste it. Whether you’re in a season of significant transition, spiritual apathy, heartbreak, waiting, or a time of trial and testing, God invites you to come close—to experience His provision and power—Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste shows us how.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Waking Up Again, by Tim Timmons

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tim Timmons about his new book Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude, available from Blue Hat publishers.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to life than trying to meet some arbitrary standard of being a good Christian and just ‘doing’ church?”

After an incurable cancer diagnosis at the age of twenty-five threatened to cut Tim’s story short, he and Hilary began asking questions that took them past an average faith and into the deep place of learning to trust God for real. What followed was an experiment in living life on purpose, intentionally joining Jesus in both the mundane and extraordinary moments.

This is not a book about cancer. It is about how to embrace the gift of waking up each day, knowing the presence of Jesus in times of sorrow, and His faithfulness when the future feels fragile.

Waking Up Again is not just about enduring hardship; it’s about the nearness of God in the midst of it. Through reflective practices, humor, and engaging stories, Tim and Hilary invite readers to grow their perspective on grief and gratitude. Whether you’re in the midst of struggle or wondering if a life of joy is possible, this book is an invitation into more.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Blind Faith, by Chad Roberts

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chad Roberts about his new book Blind Faith: Seeing God Through Darkness, available from B&H Books publishers.

No one avoids suffering, but we can learn to suffer well.

Do you feel like you are walking through the dark, looking for any flash of hope? As Chad Roberts’ eyesight rapidly deteriorated at the age of thirty-eight, he would soon find himself living in the dark, a familiar feeling for so many walking through seasons of suffering. But in the darkness, Chad found God to still be good, even when the challenges he faced did not appear to be.

In Blind Faith, Chad walks readers through suffering, helping them to develop an unshakable confidence in the God who will never leave or forsake them. Far more than a personal narrative, this book is deeply rooted in scripture. Journey into the pit with Joseph, through the ashes with Job, and ultimately to the cross with Jesus. Chad teaches how we may deal with life’s hurts and disappointments. While the story of blindness is unique to Chad, his readers will connect directly to the overarching theme of how to suffer well.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian non-fiction (various publishers)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest Christian non-fiction books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His, by Andrew Hopper

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Andrew Hopper about his new book Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His.

Andrew Hopper, an adoptive father, presents a compelling, holistic exploration of Christian adoption and foster care, rooted in the gospel’s transformative power.

Have you ever considered building your family the way God builds his? Adoption is not only a response to the needs of children who don’t have a family, but also a profound picture of God’s love for all the children he has adopted into his family. In Chosen, Andrew Hopper helps Christians deepen their understanding of their own adoption as children of God and invites them to put the gospel on display by engaging in adoption themselves.

Through Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, Hopper inspires God’s people to embrace the ministry of adoption as an act of faith, courage, and mission. He also addresses the common fears and obstacles such as financial strain and emotional challenges that often hold families back from adoption. Whether a family is called to adopt, foster, or support others who are doing so, they will be equipped to step into this sacred work with confidence.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Faith with Work Boots On, by Maury D. Wood II

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Maury D. Wood II about his new book Faith With Work Boots On: A 7-Week Journey Through The Book of James.

If you’re looking for a devotional written from a quiet office with a polished desk, warm lamplight, and a pastor’s chair that costs more than your first semester of college…this isn’t that book.

This is faith learned in the real world.

Faith shaped in garages, on flag football and soccer fields, at kitchen tables, and during afternoon conversations with kids who think “shut up” is the S-word.
Faith handed down by grandparents who lived it, strengthened by parents who modeled it, and tested in everyday moments where patience runs thin and grace matters most.

The book of James doesn’t sprinkle encouragement like confetti.
It hands you a pair of work boots and says, “Let’s live this out.”

Faith With Work Boots On is a 7-week devotional journey through James, written for people who want their faith to show up in real life — not just in church, but at home, at work, and in their relationships.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

See the People, by Bob and Vicki Fox

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:29:56 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Bob & Vicki Fox about their new book See The People: Achieving A Better World -One Life at a Time.

No One Is Too Far Away: A Journey of Prayers and Steps to Redemption What if you could easily and effortlessly know the right words to say that would transform the lives of the hurting, the lost, and the broken? You could change someone’ s trajectory— forever! This book offers you a practical roadmap to powerful, effective, “ every day” evangelism— because every life matters to God. Every person has value and worth. With step-by-step guidance and timely encouragement, you will be equipped to support and pray for others with unwavering hope. Travel the world with Bob Fox. Both humorous and profound— you’ ll see spiritual truth come alive in real-world moments. Vicki Fox’ s "Added Wisdom" sections offer deeper insight plus prayer templates that you can use to blaze a trail and strengthen your faith so that you really will “ see” the people and be ready with the words to save them from a life and eternity without Jesus. Whether you are interceding for a loved one, for the nations, or seeking a personal breakthrough, this book is your companion in the fight for salvation. God desires all to be saved. See the People shows you how to believe that— and act upon it.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Baker Books fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Baker Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Wonderful Surprise, by Sally Michael

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sally Michael about her new book A Wonderful Surprise: An Easter Bible Verse to Remember, available from New Growth Press publishers.

A Wonderful Surprise helps preschoolers learn that Jesus is the King of everyone and everything and helps them memorize Luke 19:38: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds shouted, “Hosanna!” and “Blessed is the King!” Just a few days after they had yelled, “Hosanna!” the people shouted, “Crucify him!” On the third day after Jesus died, everyone received a big surprise—Jesus was alive!

In A Wonderful Surprise, Sally Michael helps parents to instruct the mind and engage the heart of their children as they learn Scripture. Each page shows pictures and asks questions to engage preschoolers in understanding the verse. Repetition of the verse throughout the book helps children memorize the Bible verse after just a few readings. Also included are pointers for helping children memorize and suggestions for activities that will reinforce “Living by the Word.”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Belle of Chatham, by Laura Frantz

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Laura Frantz about her new book The Belle of Chatham, available from Revell Publishers.

The call for liberty creates a divide between family and country, desire and duty, love and loyalty.

In 1777, caught in the crossroads of the American Revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon's quaint New Jersey village becomes a battleground as they house American officers. Rebellion ripples through their family as members take opposing sides--Patriots and Loyalists--causing a deep chasm that fractures their once-unbreakable bond.

As Mae's friendship grows with the American general Rhys Harlow, Coralie continues her liaison with her childhood sweetheart, a British officer stationed in New York. Mae, torn between her deepening love for the general and suspicion that her sister is a British spy, leaves the only home she's ever known for the New York frontier. When betrayal strikes in the heart of the wilderness, she's forced to take a perilous journey that tests her very survival and those she loves, all in the name of liberty.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Courage for Life, by Ann White

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:02:58 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ann White about her new book Courage For Life: Discover a Life Full of Confidence, Hope, and Opportunity, available from Tyndale Momentum publishers.

No matter what you’re going through, fear not. Courage is possible!

We all experience some level of pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. Yet when we ignore our need to address our emotional injuries, we allow them to fester and infect every aspect of our lives―including our closest relationships.

Take heart! Your journey toward freedom begins the moment you choose to stand up and face your life with courage. In Courage For Life, author Ann White provides the tools you need to learn how to act more than react, make intentional choices, experience the power of fearless choices, and find joy in the journey of healthy choices. With honesty, kindness, and vulnerability, she provides step-by-step direction and proven guidance through seven intentional, doable steps that will ultimately alter your life, no matter what difficult situation you’re experiencing.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Baker Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction books available from Baker Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know, by Ed Grifenhagen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ed Grifenhagen about his new book 365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know: A Daily Devotional, available from BroadStreet publishers.

See Jesus like you never have before.

Have you ever wanted to better understand the language and customs of the Holy Scriptures? Jewish culture is steeped in imagery that points to Christ and will help open your heart to God’s ways.

Pastor Ed Grifenhagen grew up in a devout Jewish home before Jesus transformed his life. In 365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know, he extracts hundreds of Jesus-focused truths from Hebrew and ancient Jewish practices. Throughout this 365-day devotional, you will

learn the meanings and pronunciations of Hebrew words,
discover the richness of Jewish festivals and traditions, and
connect these insights to their fulfillment in Christ.

Deepen your relationship with Jesus as you explore how Hebrew reveals the beauty of the gospel.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Understanding Christian Apologetics, by Timothy Paul Jones

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Timothy Paul Jones about his new book Understanding Christian Apologetics: Five Methods for Defending the Faith, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

Examine the roots and practicality of biblical and modern apologetics with the guidance of five experts and learn to apply their best practices to your own journey.

God has called Christians to be prepared to defend their hope in Christ, but what’s the best method for making this defense? In this book, five expert apologists set out together to determine which approach to apologetics is the most faithful to Scripture and the most useful in a secular age. In this fast-paced, and thorough exploration, enjoy learning:

Solid, scriptural defenses for the use of apologetics
Five different approaches to apologetics (and how to employ them)
And much more

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Build Your Marriage with Prayer, by Brad and Heidi Mitchell

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:55:50 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brad and Heidi Mitchell about their new book Build Your Marriage with Prayer, available from BookBaby publishers.

What if you could discover the intimacy and strength that come from praying as one?
Many couples struggle to move beyond surface-level prayers or feel awkward praying out loud together. In this 40-day journey, best-selling authors and speakers Brad and Heidi Mitchell guide you through proven prayer practices designed specifically for couples. Each day includes guided prayers, thoughtful reflection questions, and practical exercises that deepen your spiritual intimacy as a couple. Couples learn to pray together naturally and authentically. Transform your marriage through the power of prayer―starting today.

Whether you're unsure how to start praying together or you're ready to deepen your existing prayer-life as a couple, this book is for you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-fiction (various publishers)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Joy of Heaven, by Robert Elmer

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Robert Elmer about the new book Joy of Heaven: Prayers of the Church, available from Lexham Press.

Prayers for your need and season from faithful Christians of the past

• Pray with the revivalists of the Great Awakenings
• Gain inspiration from faithful Christians of the past
• Elegant linen-over-board cover and gold gilding make for an ideal gift

Includes prayers by:
• Jonathan Edwards
• John Wesley
• Charles Wesley
• D. L. Moody
• F. B. Meyer
• Amy Carmichael
• George Müller
• Charles Spurgeon
• Susannah Spurgeon
• William Wilberforce
• Robert Murray M'Cheyne

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God Is Still For You, by Bob Page

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Bob Page about his new book God Is Still For You: Ten Reasons You Can Be Sure Even When Life Is Hard, available from Kregel publishers.

With wisdom and deep empathy, a seasoned chaplain reminds readers of God’s steadfast, loving presence in their lives

When life turns upside down, the world's cruelty can feel crippling. Unexpected and devastating news like a diagnosis, betrayal, or layoff can make God feel distant—or nonexistent. It's natural to wonder where God is and whether he cares at all. Those who face trials need a reminder that God is still for them.

Bob Page, retired Air Force brigadier general, offers ten reasons to persevere in faith and move toward a life of renewed hope and purpose. God Is Still for You invites readers to sit with a battle-seasoned chaplain, who knows firsthand how painful life can be, and ask the hard questions. With decades of experience in active duty, Bob personally understands how dark it can feel to believe God is absent.

Each chapter highlights Scripture, contains real-life stories, and ends with a clear statement of why the reader can be sure that God is still for them. With biblical truth, fresh and compelling retellings of Bible stories, and a wise and personal writing style, Bob will guide readers to find hope.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Lionheart, by Carl Joseph

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:29:44 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Joseph about his new book LIONHEART: Unleash the Warrior Within, available from Christian Faith Publishing.

There is no sadder epitaph than "I never became what I might have been." In truth, most people never discover their true purpose because it can only be found in the mind of the Creator. Communing with the Creator is the key to manifest destiny, yet so few lions take the time.

For years now, the Lions Unchained Podcast has challenged believers to unleash their God-given destiny. Many lions are caught up in the demands of the day to day, scouring the savanna, chasing down warthogs, or taking care of the cubs. Consequently, purposeful living becomes an afterthought, and "the grind" becomes the norm.

The purpose of this book is to activate God's call on your life and equip you to do so by revealing five key concepts which are foundational for Christian success. No matter where you are in life, it is never too late as far as God's concerned. It is time to unleash the warrior within!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Revell fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Revell Publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Beyond the Clouds, by Elizabeth Camden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Elizabeth Camden about her new book Beyond the Clouds, available from Bethany House publishers.

They lost each other once before; now the clouds of war may give them a second chance.

As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together--until betrayal tore them apart. Now, as America enters World War I, Delia works for peace as a paralegal and pacifist. Her values forbid her from supporting the war effort, but she volunteers for a relief organization trying to save millions of lives in famine-stricken Belgium.

Returning to America as a decorated war hero, Finn is eager to get back to the front but is assigned to use his fame to raise funds instead. To his surprise, this mission will bring him face-to-face with Delia, the only woman he ever loved and once hoped to marry. As their shared mission draws them together, old sparks of romance begin to stir--until duty sends them behind enemy lines in occupied Belgium. Will the greatest danger be the conflict raging around them--or the possibility of falling in love again?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Always Ready, by Gordon Jackson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Gordon Jackson about his new book Always Ready: A Christian Mandate.

Always Ready—A Christian Mandateis a series of reflections on the need for Christians to be responsive at all times to God’s leading.

Based on Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins, in Matthew 25, these reflections explore various aspects of readiness (or unreadiness) in the believer’s life. Building on this parable, and Jesus’ own example of how He was ready at all times to live out his Father’s will, the book’s forty-one entries examine a wide range of topics related to “Christian readiness.” The entries are divided into several sections, such as “Getting Ready” and “Dealing with Unreadiness.”

Also addressed is the problem of misguided readiness, such as when Jesus encountered with the hardworking Martha fussing over having everything ready for His visit when she should have focused on Him instead. Another section deals with the need to be in a state of perpetual readiness for end death.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

What Depth of Love, by Geoffrey Chang

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:55:46 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Geoffrey Chang about his new book What Depth of Love, available from New Growth Press publishers.

This Easter season, meditate deeply on Christ’s final moments before his death and his triumphant resurrection with forty devotions taken from the sermons of Charles H. Spurgeon.

Because we have read and heard the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection so many times, we often move too quickly over some of the more intricate details of the last days of Jesus’s life. Why did he wash the disciples’ feet? Why was he crowned with thorns? Why was he silent before Herod? What Depths of Love allows readers to slow down and meditate on these and other fascinating details of Christ’s final moments on Earth.

Spurgeon’s deep understanding of the cross and resurrection, made accessible to modern readers, will enrich your walk with Christ, help you cherish the glorious hope of salvation, and encourage you to proclaim him boldly. From Gethsemane to Golgotha to the empty grave, these sermons proclaim Christ crucified and risen, the blazing center of Spurgeon’s theology and ministry.

If you pick up this book outside of the Lent and Easter season, fear not! As editor Geoffrey Chang points out, Spurgeon would say not to worry too much about the church calendar but make it your ambition to repent and meditate on Christ crucified all year round.

Forty daily devotions to help you grow in your love for Christ and be renewed by the glorious truths of the cross and resurrection.
Third book in the Old Made New series, making the teaching of theologians and pastors who have left us a rich heritage of faith accessible for modern-day readers.
Compiled by Geoffrey Chang, curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from a variety of publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Parallel Faith, by Dave Boden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Dave Boden about his new book Parallel Faith: Walking alongside Others on Their Journey to Christ, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

Are you ready to discover how to walk alongside others on their journey to Christ? Learn how to walk parallel with others with purpose and help them discover Jesus from their starting point, not yours.

Everyone takes little steps toward Jesus before they can take big steps with and for him. This is a process that starts long before people ever enter a church building, especially as the gap between the church and culture grows ever wider. This book will help equip you to handle the early stages of discipling others with care, address the stumbling blocks that hold them back, as well as redefine how you see your own identity as an ambassador of Christ.

You will learn how to be better prepared to answer questions about your faith and how to share the gospel in a way that resonates with other people and their culture. There are many ways we can walk with others and point them to Jesus: We can use our creativity to create curiosity, and hospitality can mean so much more than a warm welcome. If we teach like Jesus, then we will use everyday moments to impart Scripture, share stories, and offer next steps to those with whom we’re walking alongside.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Victor's Crown of Glory, by Dorcas Hoover

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Dorcas Hoover about the new book The Victor's Crown of Glory: True, Miraculous Stories of God at Work in the War-Torn Middle East and North Africa, available from Good Books publishers.

Can the church in the Middle East and North Africa survive the ravages of radical Islamic terrorists, or should the believers flee?
What happens when a sheik shouts “Allahu Akbar” during the pastor’s sermon?
Whose voice did the ISIS captive hear in the prison cell?
What was the significance of the Man in white’s message to the Muslim family?
What is the outcome when ISIS wives demand to live with the Christian families?
Will the radicals hang the young pastor they kidnapped, blindfolded, and beat?

The Victor’s Crown of Glorytakes the reader to the frontlines of the battle in the Middle East where God’s miraculous power is displayed in the midst of evil. Stories of God at work in the 21st Century feel as if they come straight from the book of Acts. Gripping accounts showcase daring, modern day heroes of the faith risking all to follow Jesus in the face of radical ISIS terrorism, kidnappings, bombs, secret police, and imprisonment. The book is filled with heartwarming eyewitness accounts of miracles of God at work in the midst of the darkest, most dangerous of circumstances.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Grace & Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations with Youth, by Denise Shick

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:25:23 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Denise Shick about her new book Grace & Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations with Youth, available from Living Stones Ministries.

How can Christian parents, youth leaders, and teachers engage in truthful but grace-filled conversations with young people about LGBT topics?

Many people aren’t sure where to start when it comes to discussing these issues with teens and young adults. Grace & Truth was created to meet that need. Inside, you’ll find:

· Practical guidance from a biblical perspective

· Thoughtful, faith-centered conversation starters

· Follow-up questions to deepen understanding and engagement

· Tools to help create a safe, respectful space for dialogue

Whether you're leading a classroom discussion, mentoring teens, or parenting at home, this resource offers the clarity and confidence to navigate these important conversations with grace and truth.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Books about Biblical Books

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest books about BOOKS OF THE BIBLE!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

It Doesn't Have to be this Hard, by Mike Nappa

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mike Nappa about his new book It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard: How We Are Transformed by the Holy Spirit, available from Whitaker House publishers.

WHAT DOES THE HOLY SPIRIT ACTUALLY DO?
Award-winning theologian, Mike Nappa, decided to find out.

Drawing from an extensive study of 246 direct references to the Holy Spirit in the New Testament, It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard reveals in-depth what God's Spirit does—and what's left for you to do. (Hint: It's not what you think!)

In here, you'll discover how the Holy Spirit works in, with, and through you to accomplish His purpose: You'll:

* Find out the eleven specific ways God actively energizes your spiritual experience.
* Learn the five mistakes that make your Christian life much harder than it has to be.
* See what it looks like when the Holy Spirit lives your faith.
* Realize why you never have to walk in the weakness of your own power.
* Experience how the Holy Spirit flaunts Christ through you.

If you want to live your Christian faith with joy, power, and passion, then right here is where your new life begins. Are you ready for that?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

On Living Stone, by Heather Kaufman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Heather Kaufman about her new book On Living Stone, available from Bethany House publishers.

Every stone sings as it finds its purpose. This is the lesson restless Salome learns from her father as she grows up by the Sea of Galilee. Known as the wild girl with the quick tongue, Salome is determined to silence the critics who claim she has no future. An unexpected romance and the gift of two sons, James and John, leave her hopeful and resolved to prove herself as a mother.

Salome's dreams are challenged, however, when her sons answer the call to follow Jesus of Nazareth. As James and John are drawn deeper into Jesus' ministry, opposition to his message intensifies, leaving Salome with a choice. Can her family continue down the path of discipleship when it might cost them everything? With threats abounding, Salome must confront her fears, even as she discovers her own worth in this most unexpected rabbi.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Alligator in the Ocean, by Anina Swan

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:25:39 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Anina Swan about her new book Alligator In The Ocean: A Family’s Fight to Stop a Serial Predator and Their Determination to Heal, available from Morgan James publishers.

Alligator in the Ocean illustrates one family’s drive to stop a serial predator and overcome the heart-wrenching struggles that followed.

Anina Swan shares the true account of how she survived the brutality of a serial predator, Ivan, unveiled traumatic amnesia, and rallied help to stop his crime spree. With deep-seated courage, Anina did the unthinkable when she confronted her perpetrator. The result eventually delivered Ivan’s confessions of assaulting hundreds of children, according to local news reports. The chaotic aftermath ultimately led to his arrest and how Anina transformed her pain into purpose and adversity into triumph.

In Alligator in the Ocean, Anina creatively weaves scenes from three different perspectives: one of the child victims, herself as a young mother, and the perpetrator through portions of his handwritten letters that he wrote to his wife, Adele, while incarcerated. Anina illustrates how the wounds of crime reach beyond the victim and spread through family and community. She gives a deeply personal account of how she persevered and overcame what seemed impossible. Then how she transformed—through forgiveness sought and found. This poignant story proves that where there is hope, the crippling effects of violence can be overcome and result in a profound desire to live a better life.

Alligator in the Ocean is a unique story based on a collection of Anina’s journals, court documents, slides and photos, newspaper articles, interviews, and the original letters written by Ivan to his wife while incarcerated.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bible-Based, Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest Bible-based books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Boyhood Resurrected, by Rebekah Lovell

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:06:41 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rebekah Lovell about her new book Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys, available from Lion Press publishers.

Rescued boys grow into brave men. We must resurrect the boyhoods of old to allow our sons to reach their full potential and fulfill God’s calling on their lives.

Boyhood Resurrected is a passionate call to revive the noble, rough-and-tumble days of forts, dragons, and skinned knees. Boys aren’t broken—they’re wired for conquest and built to become protectors and providers. Crafted from a mother’s decade of raising two sons, this book champions untamed masculinity and rejects the push to make boys docile.
Readers will:

Gain confidence to trust family over “experts” who miss boys’ true hearts.
Embrace their sons’ wild energy with adventures, risks, and building backyard kingdoms.
Forge heroes through challenges, service, and stories that build Spartan-like strength.
Discover the radical power of a strong family—reading and living together—to shape a boy’s future.

Join Rebekah Lovell in resurrecting the bold, free boyhoods of old, one daring adventure at a time.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Ruth's Need for a Redeemer, by Stephanie Watson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Stephanie Watson about her new book Ruth's Need for a Redeemer: A Bible Study on Loss, Loyalty, and Unexpected Love, available from Invite Press publishers.

A new seven-week study of the biblical book of Ruth that invites women into a deeper understanding of God's redemptive work. With Scripture, video teaching, and space to reflect

and respond, this special new workbook resource from St. Andrew women's teacher Stephanie Watson offers a clear and compelling invitation: trust the God who redeems broken things.

In Ruth's Need for a Redeemer, Stephanie guides women through one of Scripture's most profound accounts of restoration. With wisdom, warmth, and practical insight, this seven-week study explores how God meets us in our deepest places of longing-and how His love restores what we thought was lost.

The workbook includes daily Scripture readings, thoughtful prompts, and space to reflect. Each session includes personal study, discussion, and then concludes with a short video to bring the participant even further in their understanding of Scripture and application for their life.

Designed for individual or group use, this workbook-style study includes:

- Daily Scripture readings and reflection prompts

- Space to write, process, and wrestle with your story

- Weekly video summaries to guide and inspire

- A clear focus on Jesus as our ultimate Redeemer

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Beautifully Scarred, by Camey Joy

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:16:15 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Camey Joy about her new book Beautifully Scarred: Conquering Clefts, Receiving Adoption, and Embracing Scars.

We all have scars—some external, some internal. But it’s the lessons we learn from the scars that transform us.

Dive into the inspiring pages of Beautifully Scarred and embark on a journey of courage, faith, and redemption with Camey Joy, who was born in the mountains of Guatemala with a bilateral cleft lip and palate and was adopted by Americans to save her life.

But this story isn’t just about survival. It’s about embracing vulnerability and learning from all the scars of pain, rejection, shame, abandonment, isolation, and anger that left her feeling unworthy. Each scar began to define her identity until she chose to learn from and embrace each one. Through this journey of facing giants and climbing mountains, she reveals how our scars, both seen and unseen, can shape us into who we are meant to be.

In Beautifully Scarred, Camey discovers the profound lessons of grace, forgiveness, and God's unwavering presence. With her husband Nate by her side and her three boys—Ethan, Caleb, and Eli—bringing joy to her life, Camey’s story is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Baker Books

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:29 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Baker Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Students in the Lion's Den, by Gary Lovejoy

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:59:47 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Lovejoy about his new book Students in the Lion's Den, available from Palmetto Publishing.

Preserving Faith in College: Unmasking Secular Indoctrination and Navigating the Spiritual Traps on Campus.

Students in the Lion's Den is an insightful exploration into the common incidence of Christian students losing their faith during their college years.

This book unveils the heartbreaking reality for Christian parents when they discover their children are abandoning their beliefs amidst the intellectual turmoil of college life. It delves deep into the throes of guilt, shame, and anger that parents experience, believing that their children's faith is being eroded by academic institutions that propagate anti-Christian ideologies and woke culture. The author goes beyond merely highlighting the issue. He explores the insidious strategies behind indoctrination on secular campuses, often driven by Marxist influences and atheistic philosophies, and their potential emotional and spiritual damage.

In this work, six types of students who are particularly susceptible to this indoctrination are identified. The author paints a vivid picture of the allure and the detrimental effects of these influences on both belief and practice. This book offers more than just an expose of the plight of Christian students; it is a guide for navigating the treacherous terrain of secular college life. It provides practical advice for students to escape the traps that could potentially ensnare them.

This must-read book is not only a wake-up call but also a survival guide, offering an understanding of the spiritual battlefield that constitutes the modern college campus. It is a powerful resource for anyone interested in preserving their faith amidst the challenges of higher education. This book is a beacon of hope, a guide for resilience, and a testament to the power of faith in the face of intellectual and spiritual adversity. It reminds us that faith can, indeed, survive in the lion's den.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God Meets Us in Our Suffering, by Rolf Jacobson

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:58:32 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rolf Jacobson about his new book God Meets Us in Our Suffering: Hope and Encouragement for Those Journeying Through Cancer, available from Brazos Press.

A cancer diagnosis changes everything.

Fear, uncertainty, and suffering become daily realities in the midst of cancer--not just for patients but also for families, friends, and caregivers. Where is God in this?

In God Meets Us in Our Suffering, three pastors who journeyed through cancer together share their deeply personal stories. With honesty, compassion, and humor, they offer theologically rich reflections on illness and hope. This book explores how

● we can navigate doubt and find strength in the theology of the cross;
● God meets us in suffering with grace and power;
● Psalm 23 guides us through uncertainty and suffering; and
● laughter, love, and community can sustain us in the darkest moments.

For those living with a serious illness and those journeying alongside them, this book offers comfort, courage, and a renewed trust in God's faithfulness.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God is in This Fight, by Ted Greenfield

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:58:34 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ted Greenfield about his new book God Is in This Fight: How God Made a Way to Rescue Human Trafficking Survivors.

Human trafficking is one of today’s darkest realities.

When Ted Greenfield first said yes to God’s prompting to help in the fight against human trafficking, he had no plans, no aircraft, and no experience. But through divine guidance, answered prayer, and miraculous provision, Invisible Angels was born – an air rescue ministry flying trafficking survivors to safety. Rescuing children sometimes not even ten years old and at other times rescuing thirty- or forty-year-olds in desperate situations, this gripping story reveals the evil of trafficking, the resilience of survivors, and the courage it takes to make a difference.

For Ted, the journey wasn’t easy. He faced job loss, spiritual attacks, seasons of isolation – and the overwhelming weight of the mission. Yet every setback and every delay proved to be seasons of much-needed refining and training, shaping Ted into a vessel for this work, for God’s glory.

God Is in This Fight is not just a memoir – it’s a testimony of obedience, redemption, and the power of God to accomplish the seemingly impossible through those who simply say yes.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Harvest House

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Harvest House publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Bluebird on the Prairie, by Tasha Hackett

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Tasha Hackett about her new book Bluebird on the Prairie (Hearts of the Midwest), available from Electric Moon publishers.

A heartsick woman determined to hide. A joyful man with the heart of a wanderer.

Nebraska, 1879

The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. For young widow Eloise, all she sees is the taking. Now content to find purpose in raising her baby nephew, Eloise hides from life. If she doesn’t open her heart, it won’t have any reason to break. When a lost traveler tumbles into her solitude, she’s forced to consider if God still has good things in store for her.

Carefree Zeke James searches for fun and adventure. Act now, figure it out later. After weeks of lonely travel, a scandalous chance meeting throws him into the path of an enchanting and aloof woman. Despite his plans to pass through this Swedish town after earning a few dollars, Zeke’s choices tangle him further with the woman whose eyes beg for hope.

When a misguided attempt to defend Eloise’s honor lands Zeke in trouble, he’s left to choose between dreams he’s carried since childhood and the chance to bring light to an aching heart.

With sprinkles of humor and deep emotion, this Christian romance offers a picture of hope as a relentless God leads two drifting hearts home.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

60 Scriptures You Can Pray, by Danika Cooley

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Danika Cooley about her new book 60 Scriptures You Can Pray: Going to God's Word for Guidance, Deliverance, Thanksgiving, and More, available from Whitaker House publishers.

How do you pray when you don’t know what to say? The Bible holds the answer.

God doesn’t expect us to pray without guidance. In fact, Scripture is full of examples of ordinary people approaching our extraordinary God in prayer.

Award-winning author Danika Cooley believes that praying God’s Word teaches us how to best communicate with our Lord. “There are so many lessons we can learn from Scripture about how to approach God and what to expect when we do,” she says.

Danika’s devotional 60 Scriptures You Can Pray covers eight types of prayer from the Bible, the expectations we should have when we pray, and the right heart attitude for prayer. It features prayers of praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, intercession, deliverance, lament, and guidance.

You will:

• Develop a habit of praying daily over a two-month period

• Learn more about prayer in Scripture

• Understand eight different types of prayer

• Expand your understanding of how to pray biblically

• Become better acquainted with God, His Word, and why we pray

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Man for the Day, by Josh Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:19:02 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Josh Smith about his new book The Man for the Day: Answering the Call to Godly Manhood, available from B&H Books publishers.

Many men sense a growing desire for a more robust spiritual life, to walk with God and to be used by Him. They long for meaning and purpose and a life that impacts eternity. They long to matter. Men are increasingly weary of a worldly culture’s constant assault on their families, their churches, and their manhood. They yearn to do something, to be God’s man, but they remain uncertain of what that something is or even how to begin. They hear the resounding higher call to be God’s man, the man for the day, and to courageously yield to be used by God however He chooses.

In The Man for the Day, J. Josh Smith walks through the life of Elijah to reveal ten qualities needed in the pursuit of a life that matters. Smith invites men to boldly lead their families, churches, and communities, to meet the needs of the day for the glory of God. We need not limp through life with the feelings of indifference and insignificance. We need not settle. Our Maker has called us to more. Smith issues the challenge to us all that during these days of increasing hardship and decay, our times need godly men, and our God wants men to be The Man for the Day.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest FICTION books available from Bethany House!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Lion and the Bear, by Caroline Shankle

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Caroline Shankle about her new book The Lion and the Bear: A 100-Day Guide for Facing Your Giants, available from Revell publishers.

Strength to face the hard, the unknown, and the I-wish-it-were-different--from someone who's been there

· 100 devotions to help you walk through the tough stuff
· Encouragement and tools to advocate for yourself in a Christ-honoring way
· From a bold, candid voice offering peer-to-peer advice

God sent a lion and a bear to David to prepare him for battle before he fought Goliath. In the same way, each challenge you face in life is preparation for the next one--even if you'd much rather avoid conflict altogether, thank you very much.

Whether it's mean girl culture, peer pressure, a difficult home life, physical or emotional challenges, or the constant barrage of social media slights, you have your share of lions and bears to contend with! This 100-day devotional from Caroline Shankle is your compassionate guidebook for how to defeat those giants by trusting God one step at a time.

Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, you'll learn how to advocate for yourself, lead rather than follow, and develop the strength to never compromise on who God created you to be.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Archaeology and the People of the Bible, by Titus Kennedy

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Titus Kennedy about his new book Archaeology and the People of the Bible: Exploring the Evidence for the Historical Existence of Bible Characters, available from Harvest Apologetics publishers.

Real People. Real Discoveries. Real Evidence.

Did the people named on the pages of the Bible really exist? Who were these kings, generals, priests, administrators, prophets, governors, and scribes? Archaeological discoveries continue to provide ancient attestation for those named in the Bible, showing the historical reality of their existence.

Archaeology and the People of the Bible is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on discoveries that demonstrate the existence of figures who appear in the Bible, including David, Hazael, Isaiah, Sargon, Jehoiachin, Belshazzar, Ahasuerus, Jesus, Caiaphas, Erastus, James, and more. You’ll find

entries addressing more than 130 people in the Old and New Testaments who are mentioned in archaeological inscriptions and ancient manuscripts
more than 200 photos and illustrations of archaeological discoveries that confirm the historicity of these individuals
a rating for and information about each person, indicating how clearly archaeological evidence supports their historical identification

With clear writing, straightforward organization, and numerous references to ancient sources and discoveries through the ages, Archaeology and the People of the Bible is a vital guide for anyone who desires to better understand biblical archaeology and history.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Shattered Innocence, by Joe Horn

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:58:22 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Joe Horn about his new book Innocence Shattered: Dismantling the Insidious War Against Our Children, available from Charisma House publishers.

Innocent minds are under assault, while the world idly watches.

By the end of this book, you will understand the depth of spiritually-charged assaults on our most innocent minds and expose evil for what it is.

Young people worldwide face a grave crisis: the relentless assault on their innocence through normalized pedophilia, sex trafficking, forced prostitution, and ruthless violence.

Countless children vanish into a vast, malevolent system, while many remain unaware or indifferent. Innocence Shattered exposes these dark realities, challenges the church to awaken from passivity, and calls readers to action.

Whether with limited resources or significant influence, this book supports voiceless victims with:

Advocacy
Protection
Hope

By confronting evil and championing the vulnerable, readers can rise as beacons of change and defenders of the “least of these” caught in this harrowing battle.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Fiction (various publishers)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest Christian fiction books available!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's Generation of Hope, by Carl Barrett

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about his new book God's Generation of Hope: A Guide Through Deuteronomy, available from Resource Publications.

In a day and age where society and culture are veering further away from the teachings of God's word in homes globally, it is becoming more and more evident that there is a breakdown within the walls of family homes across this great land. Undoubtedly, these times of confusion in the home, schools, and communities are escalating each passing day, creating more division and disheartenment. With all the spiritual threats robbing people's children of Hope, something within the walls of the home must change for the well-being of these young ones, today more than ever. If parents and family leaders don't engage with their children and rein in these apparent issues, they will continue to see a generation of people spiraling out of control. This book, God's Generation of Hope, is going to reveal some heart-wrenching and eye-opening facts about how external forces are creeping inside the lives of families and creating a distance between the household and Almighty God. Someone must take ownership immediately for the children's state of spiritual survival. Parents, action is needed today to instill the Living Hope in the lives of the younger generation like never before!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Courageous Hope, by Stephan Tchividjian

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Stephan Tchuvidjian about the new book Courageous Hope, the story of Bob Hoskins, available from Spero publishers.

Bob Hoskins has lived a life on the edge of faith, courageously overcoming every challenge to bring God’s Word to those who need it most.

Evangelist at age seven. Missionary in the Middle East and beyond. Pioneer in international publishing and media. Visionary founder of OneHope, a ministry that reached over two billion children with God’s Word in thirty-five years and is poised to reach another two billion by 2033. Bob’s life is an epic story of relentless hope, daring risks, and miraculous grace.

Stepping beyond borders and above fear, Bob has led OneHope to global impact through catalytic partnerships with churches, schools, ministries, leaders, and governments.

Courageous Hope invites you into Bob’s extraordinary life and legacy:

From secret meetings in war zones to breakthrough moments before world leaders.
From heartbreak and near failure to audacious faith and supernatural rescue.
From a childhood calling to a global movement, shaping history through the power of the Holy Spirit.

This is more than one man’s story. It’s a testament to living on the edge of faith and an invitation for you to be part of a legacy fueled by courage, forged in reckless abandon to Jesus, and overflowing with God’s presence.

God’s Word. Every Child.

Are you ready to discover what courageous hope can do in your own life?

Are you longing to make a difference that really matters?

Are you searching for purpose that lasts beyond today?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

After Sexual Trauma, by Camille Cates

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:02:16 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Camille Cates about her new book After Sexual Trauma: Finding Renewal in Christ, available from New Growth Press publishers.

Camille Cates provides a compassionate guide to help survivors of sexual trauma find comfort, hope, healing, and renewal through faith in Christ.

It is estimated that one out of three women and one in six men experience sexual abuse or assault by age eighteen, not including adult victims. If you are suffering from the disorienting and long-lasting effects of sexual trauma, you are not alone. The journey toward healing and renewal begins with seeking God, who not only sees your past and present suffering but also holds your future.

After Sexual Trauma combines biblical insights with Cates’s personal and counseling experience to offer a message of hope. Each chapter addresses common questions and struggles faced by those who have experienced sexual trauma, including understanding the initial shock and confusion, addressing self-blame, understanding how God views victims, discussing the physical, mental, and emotional effects, and finding healing and wholeness.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Flourish, by Ava Pennington

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ava Pennington about her new book Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ, available from Kregel publishers.

Bible teacher Ava Pennington reveals how to reclaim and defend the fruit of the Spirit from the Enemy

The fruit of the Spirit is promised to every Christian, so why do so many believers lack love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control? For those dissatisfied with their level of spiritual maturity, those seeking tools and guidance to cultivate their relationship with God, and those looking to transform their lives, Flourish is the perfect resource, designed to help readers grow in their faith journeys.
With a grace-centered perspective on the fruit of the Spirit, author and Bible teacher Ava Pennington equips readers with biblical principles and practices to recognize Satan's attacks, shield their hearts, and recover what the thief has stolen. Readers will learn how to nurture growth in Christ, protect their fruitfulness, and share the harvest.
Instead of being cheated out of fully ripened godly characteristics, readers can fight spiritual battles with spiritual weapons and reclaim the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. With personal application and discussion questions at the end of each chapter, Flourish is a perfect small group resource.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Marriage You Want, by Sheila Wray Gregoire

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Sheila Wray Gregoire about her new book The Marriage You Want Study Guide: Moving beyond Stereotypes for a Relationship Built on Scripture, New Data, and Emotional Health, available from Baker Books.

The marriage you want is closer than you imagine

In this companion study guide to The Marriage You Want, you'll discover how to create a marriage you love and how to live out God's purposes for you as a couple. With reflection prompts and practical assessments, you will strip away gender stereotypes to uncover what Scripture says about marriage and what new data and common sense support.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Just Jesus, by OS Hawkins

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:12:26 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to OS Hawkins about his new book Just Jesus: Our Hope Yesterday, Today, Forever (A 365-Day Devotional), available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Find true contentment in your life when you fix your focus on just Jesus.

Do you long for more closeness in your daily walk with Christ?

In today's world, it is so easy to lose focus and lose heart. Responsibilities fill our days—work, family, finances, and more—and the to-do list can seem never-ending. We are pulled in a million directions: It is Jesus only who matters in our lives and can give us true purpose and hope.

Just Jesus is a 365-day devotional that reminds you everything points to Jesus alone. Trusted pastor and teacher O. S. Hawkins draws on decades of ministry to remind you to turn your eyes to the true Source of all hope and peace.

This life-changing, year-long devotional includes:

365 Daily Devotions: Start each day with a fresh perspective, guided by daily readings that will inspire, uplift, and challenge you in your spiritual walk.
Scriptural Insights: Delve into the timeless wisdom of the Bible as you explore carefully selected verses that relate to the day's theme.
Practical Application: Each devotion includes practical steps to help you live out your faith with purpose and intention.

Just Jesus makes a perfect gift for Christmas, New Year's, Father's Day, graduation, or other special occasions. With a luxurious Leathersoft cover, the durable yet soft feel will look attractive on your nightstand, coffee table, or wherever in your home you choose to keep this treasured volume.

As you nurture your relationship with Jesus, be reminded that it is in Him alone that we find true purpose, peace, and fulfillment. Just Jesus will help you embark on a year-long journey to bring you closer to the One who matters most—Jesus Christ.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Daughter of Shiloh, by Terri Haynes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Terri Haynes about her new book The Daughter of Shiloh, available from Barbour Fiction publishers.

A Stampede Tramples Hopes

Collect a series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good. . .and lead to love.

Other books in the Enduring Hope series include:
The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly Goshorn

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Daily Scripture Guidebook, by Tim Wildsmith

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Tim Wildsmith about his new book Daily Scripture Guidebook: A 52-Week Journey Through the Bible, available from Zondervan publishers.

The Daily Scripture Guidebook is meant to be used alongside your Bible and offers a unique blend of structured planning, commentary, and devotional content.

Recent studies show that fewer and fewer people are engaging with the Bible on a regular basis. Many people want to read the Bible, but they don't have a good plan for how to make Bible reading a consistent and meaningful rhythm in their lives. And when they do try to read it, they find it difficult to understand.

The Daily Scripture Guidebook by pastor, professor, and popular YouTuber Tim Wildsmith will help readers stick to a unique plan that will guide them through the entire Bible in a year, while also providing weekly insights that will help them comprehend what they are reading and apply it to their lives. Each of the fifty-two manageable sections includes a weekly reading schedule, insightful devotionals, and space for personal reflection.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Paul's Enslavement, by Mark Fairchild

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mark Fairchild about his new book Paul's Enslavement: The Early Life of Saul the Zealot, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

Why does Paul talk so much about slavery and freedom in his letters to the early church? Maybe because he himself had once been enslaved.

Discover a groundbreaking perspective on the apostle Paul that will transform your understanding of his writings and ministry. Drawing from early church tradition and historical evidence, Paul’s Enslavement presents a compelling case that Paul was once a slave―a formative experience that shaped his identity and theology in profound ways. Paul’s Enslavement answers the following questions:

What evidence is there of Paul’s enslavement?
Why does Paul reference slavery and freedom so frequently in his writings?
Why did Paul never condemn slavery?
What is the redemptive message of Paul’s writings?
And more…

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Thomas Nelson & Bethany House

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Thomas Nelson and Bethany House publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Captured by Grace, by Ramona Tuma

Sky High Podcast Network — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ramona Tuma about her new book Prisoner of Hope: Captured by Grace, available from Carpenter's Son Publishers.

We were all hanging out at the house, laughing, joking, and playing games when the phone rang.
Mrs. Tuma, is this Mrs. Tuma?
"Yes, this is Ramona Tuma," I said.
"I've been paid thirty-eight thousand dollars to have you killed," he said.

Ramona Tuma is a speaker and author who guides the reader in how to walk through life's transitions.

We are all walking through that key hole. Every day we are getting closer to the other side, and even though the valleys may be filled with adversity, you hold the key to walk through it.

No challenge or hurdle is wasted, and every tear waters that beautiful garden of your life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Nameless by Known, by Tamar Miller

Sky High Podcast Network — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Tamar Miller about her new book Nameless but Known: Six biblical women Jesus met with His mercy, available from Kharis Publishing.

Do you feel unseen, discouraged, afraid, or overwhelmed by your struggles? Nameless but Known invites you to discover God's compassionate care through the stories of six desperate, unnamed women whose lives changed through encounters with Jesus. In biblical times and in our world today, where mercy feels scarce, this book reassures you that God sees, knows, and cares for you. Your story isn't over-God's matchless mercy awaits. Nameless but Known is a reminder of the gospel message of hope through Jesus. Explore Christ's transformative mercy, which can transform your life too, as you:

Study biblical narratives
Observe compassion in action
Apply practical wisdom
Reflect on thoughtful questions

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Story of the Trinity, by Bryan Liftin

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Bryan Liftin about his new book The Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed, available from Baker Books publishers.

One God. Three Persons. But how?

· Discover the incredible true story of how Christians came to understand the doctrine of the Trinity
· Understand the Nicene Creed as a beautiful and balanced confession of our faith
· From a dynamic writer and respected professor

Christians believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. Yet many would be hard-pressed to explain why they believe this, or even where it might be found in Scripture. In engaging, accessible prose, The Story of the Trinity relates the settings, characters, and conflicts that led to the Council of Nicaea and the creation of the Nicene Creed, a simple yet beautiful statement of faith that expresses core Christian beliefs that continue to be affirmed worldwide.

Rather than getting bogged down in dry semantics, Bryan M. Litfin recounts the dynamic story of how the one God revealed himself as triune in both the Old and New Testaments, unfolding this core doctrine of the church so that it not only makes sense, but brings glory to God and expresses the true nature of the gospel.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Hummanix Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Hummanix!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Grand Way to Live, by Jay Payleitner

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jay Payleitner about his new book A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent, available from Whitaker House publishers.

After decades of writing books for dads that changed families across the nation, Jay Payleitner is taking on grandparenting in his newest title, A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent (A 90-Day Devotional).

Now a grandfather to eight wonderful grandchildren Jay has no shortage of material to draw from for this eclectic and surprising blend of personal anecdotes, biblical wisdom, authentic prayers, and well-chosen quotations for grandparents. More than just life experience, Payleitner brings you this practical advice as the creative strategist for Christian Grandparenting Network. Jay has carefully crafted each devotional through his years of writing and speaking to groups across the nation, whether it’s reinventing yourself, facing culture change, connecting with your grandchildren, being awesome in-laws, or learning how to instill faith in a new generation,

Jay Payleitner is committed to broadening helpful resources for grandparents. He’s consulted on a new series of grandparenting retreats, contributed blogposts for GrandKids Matter, and is a creative strategist for Christian Grandparenting Network. Jay wants to impart the knowledge and value of applying God’s Word to the everyday lives of grandparents.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

100x Life, by Rob Dayton

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rob Dayton about his new book 100XLife: A Daily Practice.

A Manual for Living the Abundant Life

The 100xLife isn’t just a book, it’s a regimen. Not just something to read, but something to practice. Through fifty-five teachings and words of Jesus, you will be challenged to put the words of Jesus into action. You will find that the abundant life is only found in actively participating in the way of life that Jesus taught.

If your everyday life feels disconnected from the ways of God, tap into this heavenly wisdom. Romans 12:2 tells us that transformation is possible through the renewing of our minds. Through the coaching found in these readings and the daily exercise in the journal prompts you’ll find a foundational strategy to renew your mind and become a true disciple of Jesus.

Whether you call it an abundant life, a best life, a full life, or something else, Jesus promises a betterlife in Him. 100xLife helps you unlock your divine potential, resulting in a life that is transformed. And that transformed life will empower you to have an authentic and fulfilling life not just with God, with your family, friends, and coworkers.

Revolutionize your walk with God by following Jesus more closely. “You are a follower of Jesus,” says Rob. “He’s taking you on a journey. That journey leads to the Father’s House, where you will find the 100xLife! Come with me…”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Make Peace with Your Past, with LaFon Jantz

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:14:42 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to LaFon Jantz about the new book Make Peace with Your Past: Living a Life with No Regrets, available from Aspire Press publishers.

We all want to feel energized, optimistic, and fulfilled each day, thankful for the meaningful people and activities in our lives. Yet many people lack this kind of joy and vitality. Why? One major reason is they have not made peace with their past.

Often people carry pain from past troubled relationships into their current relationships. They are weighed down by shame that toxic people once tried to put on them. Or they hold on to mistakes and failures, never able to forgive themselves. Either way, they struggle to find the freedom that God offers.

Make Peace with Your Past offers essential principles and practical steps for moving beyond these painful experiences. Dr. Gregory Jantz takes readers from hurt to healing by exploring the power of forgiving others and themselves, accurately seeing themselves as God does, living fully in the moment with him, and allowing “the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” to define their future (Philippians 3:14 ESV).

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christmas books

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest Christmas books available from a variety of publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Merry & Bright Adventure, by Katie Trent

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Katie Trent about her new book A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun, available from Whitaker House publishers.

With all of the exciting sights, sounds, and smells of Christmastime, it can be hard to get children to focus on the real reason for the season: the birth of Jesus Christ. But let’s face it: all of us can get caught up in the hustle-bustle of planning for family gatherings, decorating, and shopping for gifts.
Author Katie J. Trent offers a solution to the mad rush of Advent with A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun.
This unique family devotional will help you discover new ways to enjoy the season with Christ at the center of it all. You’ll grow in your relationship with Jesus—and each other—as you learn the history behind holiday traditions and discover Jesus in everyday moments.
A Merry and Bright Adventure includes:

Kid-friendly lessons and Scripture readings for ages three and up focusing on a specific holiday tradition for each day in December leading up to Christmas.
Simple prayers and discussion questions such as “What gift would you bring Jesus if you met Him today?” and “Why were angels important in the Christmas story?”
Family adventures ranging from making ornaments and gifts to spreading Christmas cheer to others, stargazing, and carol singing.
A baking buddies conversation connection with a short Scripture to go with the theme for the day and a recipe. There are thirty-one recipes in all to give families some options.
Full-color photos throughout.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Grandparents Make Grant Partners, by Lori Wildenberg

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Lori Wildenberg about her new book Grandparents Make Grand Partners: How to Have an Eternal Impact on Your Grandchild’s Life, available from D6 Family Ministry publishers.

What if the greatest legacy you could leave isn’t just your love, it’s your faith? Grandparents are second only to parents in shaping their grandchildren’s faith and moral development.

Grandparenting is a sacred role, a partnership with your adult children and with God to nurture the next generation. Yet many still wonder: What’s my role? How do I support my adult children without overstepping? How do I navigate cultural pressures, spiritual differences, or strained relationships? Grandparents Make Grand Partners: How to Have an Eternal Impact on Your Grandchild’s Life is your practical, encouraging guide to becoming an intentional, spiritually influential grandparent.

You’ll learn how to come alongside, not compete with your adult children, strengthen family bonds, and model faith in everyday moments.

You’ll discover how to:

Restore or deepen connection with your adult children

Support your grandchild's emotional and spiritual growth

Identify your unique grandparenting “style”

Handle tough topics like gender identity and cultural pressures

Pass on faith through stories, blessings, and prayer

Embrace your divine role in a broken world

With Scripture, real-life stories, and honest wisdom, Grandparents Make Grand Partners will help you move from wondering, “What do I do?” to proclaiming, “I was made for this.” Whether near or far, close or disconnected, it’s never too late to step into your calling with purpose and grace. You’re not just a grandparent, you’re a partner in the greatest spiritual legacy of all.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Overflowing Grace, by Julie Gillies

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:14:26 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Gillies about her new book Overflowing Grace: Finding Strength to Carry on as a Caregiver (A 60-Day Devotional), available from Whitaker House publishers.

Overflowing Grace: Finding Strength to Carry On as a Caregiver (A 60-Day Devotional) points stressed, exhausted caregivers to Christ and His sustaining strength and grace through Scripture, relevant teaching, and sweet encouragement. It reminds readers that their current caregiving journey is a divine assignment and they are not alone. Every devotion offers a related prayer to support and reassure caregivers in the life-changing, often overwhelming, and always challenging task of caregiving.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Barbour & Kregel fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Barbour Books & Kregel Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Sea View Christmas, by Julie Klassen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Klassen about her new book A Sea View Christmas, available from Bethany House Publishers.\

The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . .

With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year's Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland--and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall--blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart.

Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year's dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters?

Spend the holiday season with the Summers sisters on the charming Devonshire coast, where family bonds are strengthened, love is rekindled, and Christmas joy abounds.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Everyday Prayers for Christmas, by Stacey Thacker

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Stacey Thacker about her new book Everyday Prayers for Christmas: The Light that Was and Is and Is to Come, available from Whitaker House publishers.

Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to pray at Christmastime? As the calendar turns from November to December, do you think, “There’s so much to do! How am I going to celebrate this important season with my family when I am already weary?”

Author Stacey Thacker takes you on a light-filled journey in this thirty-one-day devotional and reflective journal, Everyday Prayers for Christmas: The Light that Was and Is and Is to Come. She will walk you through Scriptures and offer prayers of hope written especially for your heart to ponder during this Christmas season.

You will:

Experience the story of the Light of the World
Discover where light dwells, there is hope
Overcome the idea of quick holiday fixes
Learn a practical way to pray the Word of God over yourself and your loved ones

Each day of Everyday Prayers for Christmas features a verse of the day, a devotional, a prayer, extra verses for reflection, and a place to journal.

God wants something more for us than temporary holiday fixes and feel-good moments. Bask in the wondrous light of His Son this season.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Looking for Christmas, by Donna Vanliere

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:35:22 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Donna Vanliere about her new book Looking for Christmas: A Search for the Joy and Hope of the Nativity, available from Harvest House Publishers.

Experiencing Christmas at Its Fullest

From New York Times bestselling author Donna VanLiere, Looking for Christmas is a thoughtful and heartfelt reflection on the origin and meaning of Christmas. As you explore the people and places found in the biblical Nativity account, you will uncover the powerful ways this story can fill your life with celebration and purpose.

Encouraging and engaging, Donna helps you to recover the true meaning of this season as presented in the Bible. You’ll gain uplifting, life-changing, and personal insights about what Jesus’ birth means for you today and always.

If you’re longing to go beyond the usual holiday traditions and activities, Looking for Christmas invites you to a richer, more meaningful connection with what Christmas is truly about. Experience renewed hope and discover how this story can bring more peace and joy into your home at Christmas and beyond!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Humanix

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Humanix publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Once Upon a Christmas Carol

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Melody Carlson about her new book Once Upon a Christmas Carol, available from Revell Books publishers.

What will happen when a tropical escape from holiday blues turns into a snowy wonderland filled with joy and cheer?

Carol Langstrom hates Christmas. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, with a birthday on December 25 and too many dashed childhood expectations, she would rather avoid the holiday season. And working in the design industry where she manages seasonal decor for wealthy, entitled clients certainly hasn't helped!

So, this year her goal is to flee to the Bahamas--by herself--bah humbug! But bad weather and God's radically different plan redirect her flight to blustery Michigan, where she gets stuck on her aunt's farm and discovers a different kind of Christmas--one wrapped in love, family, and holiday spirit.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Silent Night, Holy War

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ron Susek about his new book Silent Night, Holy War.

The narrative is based on the Christmas story from Revelation 12. It's a book, once begun, you won't want to put it down. Satan mused to his wicked throng: "It will be easy to kill god while reduced to infancy. Easy! There is no way for him to overpower us now. God had the power to defeat us in the past, but this is our night of victory! He threw us out of heaven, but tonight we will throw him off this planet. This is our realm! I am the prince and the power of the air. Here I reign. Here God dies!" At that same instand, young Mary rearranged her position on the makeshift straw bed and cried out as her contractions became severe. The evil one's eyes widened like a wolf spotting the birth of a lamb. Cruelty dripped from his lips as he craved to pounce. But the moment Mary cried, the sound of a mighty wind was heard - asound greater than that of a thousand tornadoes in one. It was heaven's army finalizing its stance over the cave, planted firmly between the young couple and the hordes of hell. Satan became livid. His legions drew back. Mary cried again, and at once both heaven and hell unsheathed their swords.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Samaritan Aviation Documentary - with Mark Palm

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:54:59 -0600

Today is a unique episode as Roberta chats with Mark Palm about a new documentary being made available by Samaritan Aviation. The documentary is called Saman Balus: The Story of the Flying Canoe.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House Publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spirit of Christmas, by Cynthia Ruchti

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Cynthia Ruchti about her new book The Spirit of Christmas: Discovering His Presence Throughout the Advent Season, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Discover the Holy Spirit's Presence in the Christmas Story--and Why It Matters Today

· A faith-building, eye-opening daily advent devotional
· Discover exciting new aspects of the story you thought you knew
· Prepare your heart to fully celebrate the birth of Jesus

When we think of the first Christmas, we often focus on the wide-eyed young mother and her faithful fiancé, on tattered shepherds and singing angels and road-weary wise men. But the Holy Spirit was there--and just as He hovered over the waters in the beginning, He hovers over every page of the Christmas story.

This Advent, join acclaimed author Cynthia Ruchti for a faith-building, eye-opening walk with the Holy Spirit. Highlighting the power and presence of the Spirit at work in the sacred story, each entry of this 26-day devotional contains
· core verses on the Spirit's role in the narrative of Scripture
· devotional thoughts perfect for the whole family
· often overlooked details that will change the way you see and understand the Christmas story
· space for pondering and reflection
· practical application with optional projects to help you prepare and celebrate
· an Advent prayer

Before the babe was conceived, the Holy Spirit was already at work, setting the stage and preparing the hearts of the biblical characters we know and love. This season, let Him set the stage and prepare your heart too.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

There Shone a Holy Light, by Mitchell Chase

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Chase Mitchell about his new book There Shone a Holy Light: Beholding Christ and Christmas in the Old Testament, available from Christian Focus publishers.

Experience Christmas Through the Old Testament’s Hidden Promises

Discover the rich tapestry of Christ’s coming woven throughout the entire Old Testament in There Shone a Holy Light, a compelling Advent devotional by Mitchell L. Chase. This unique exploration takes readers on a 25–day journey through the ancient stories, prophecies, and patterns that pointed to the birth of Jesus centuries before that holy night in Bethlehem.

From Adam to Solomon, each daily reading illuminates how God carefully crafted His redemptive plan through unexpected characters and seemingly ordinary events. Chase masterfully reveals how figures like Noah, Joseph, Moses, and David weren’t just historical characters―they were living prophecies of the Messiah to come. Through careful biblical analysis and engaging storytelling, readers will discover fresh insights about how Jesus fulfilled and exceeded every Old Testament foreshadowing.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design, by Elizabeth Urbanowicz

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:36:12 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Elizabeth Urbanowicz about her new book Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender, available from Harvest Apologetics publishers.

Discipling Your Child One Conversation at a Time

In today’s pervasively secular culture, it’s more essential than ever to guide your children toward a biblical worldview on all issues―including the complex topics of sexuality and gender. But as a parent, how do you have these discussions in an informed, age-appropriate, and Christ-centered way?

This how-to handbook equips you to talk about sex, gender, and the Bible with children between the ages of 4 and 12 with confidence and nuance. Inside you’ll find biblically grounded answers to some of Christian parents’ most common questions, including

When should I first have the sex talk with my child?
How do I explain sexual sin to my child?
How do I teach my child to love others without affirming another person’s sin?
How do I talk with my child about what the Bible teaches about same-sex relationships?
How do I handle the fear that I’ll have these conversations the wrong way?

Discover the tools you need to disciple your child with purpose and grace! Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design is a thoughtful, timely, and practical resource that will coach you through some of the most foundational conversations you can have with your children.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Humanix Books

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest available from Humanix Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro, by Heather Norman Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Heather Norman Smith about her new book A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro, available from Kregel publishers.

A small dose of kindness can go a long way

Andy Clark has always been different. But it isn't just the tumorous mass covering half his face that sets him apart—it's his quiet kindness. As an anonymous do-gooder in Flatsboro, North Carolina, Andy lives out what his mama taught him, even though she's no longer there.

Della Rose Miller, a well-known former beauty queen, escapes her crumbling marriage to arrogant Wade Miller and moves back to her hometown in hopes of finding reprieve. She and her daughter settle into a little Flatsboro apartment and quickly learn that they’re in the same complex as a childhood classmate whose heart Della Rose broke in third grade.

With her life turned upside down, Della Rose is uneasy about starting fresh, but when unassuming Andy turns his generosity toward her daughter, an unlikely friendship rekindles. When a heroic act suddenly pushes Andy into the spotlight, he risks his anonymity and quiet day-to-day habits to stand up for what's right.

As Della Rose navigates the end of her marriage and Andy continues his secret philanthropy, they navigate grief and trusting God. Heather Norman Smith weaves a charming and heartwarming Southern story to remind you of the power of simple kindness.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Overwhelmed Mom, by Jamie Erickson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:46:13 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jamie Erickson about her new book Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again, available from Moody Publishers.

Is there a happy medium between Pinterest perfection and chaos culture?

Moms hear a chorus of competing messages. One minute, we’re told we can do it all, and the next, we’re encouraged to be “real women” who live as “Hot Mess Mombies.” Both anthems—perfection and chaos—leave us feeling burdened.

In Overwhelmed Mom, Jamie Erickson shows us how to push back against the weariness epidemic that plagues so many women on both ends of the spectrum. Through biblical principles and flexible solutions, she’ll help us learn to adjust our homes, schedules, and attitudes so that we may experience right-now relief and forward movement in common stress areas.

The Try-Hard gospel of the world assures us that if we just got up earlier, stayed up later, and micromanaged every waking moment, we can outrun our overwhelm. But no amount of running on empty will ever help us catch up. Reshaping a harried life is long-game, soul work.

Overwhelmed Mom equips women to edit their lives with intention, find purpose and vision in the work God has called them to, and create daily rhythms that will help them steward their days with delight, not drudgery. Each chapter ends with questions and prompts for readers to consider as they unmoor themselves from the relentless to-do list that plagues them.

We don’t have to keep living as overwhelmed moms—Jamie invites us to experience freedom and enjoy the gift of motherhood.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction Christian books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Sword, by Marty Machowski

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Marty Machowski about his new book The Sword: Magnus and the Mystery of Romans, available from New Growth Press publishers.

Best-selling author Marty Machowski leads young readers on an adventure to unlock the mystery of the swords of Magnus while exploring Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Following the format of his popular storybook studies, Machowski weaves a Bible study of the book of Romans with a fictional story. The Sword shares the story of Katana and Brant who find a wooden sword and ancient journal belonging to Magnus, a one-time gladiator who became a guard who watched over the apostle Paul while he was under house arrest. Their discovery leads the siblings on a quest to reveal the mystery of the swords by studying Magnus’s journal.

The Bible study portion of The Sword is presented as the study notes of Magnus. It was through his study of the gospel from Paul’s letter to the Romans that Magnus received the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God. Readers will learn alongside Katana and Brant the bad news of our sin and the good news that rescues us through the cross of Christ.

Vivid, full-color illustrations by Flavia Sorrentino keep the attention of younger readers.
Written for upper elementary age level readers (ages 8–12) and designed to be read out loud as a family.
Encourages families to read and study the Bible together as they develop regular family devotions.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Redemption Song, by Sean DeMars

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Sean DeMars about his new book Redemption Song: A Primer on Singing for the People of God, available from Christian Focus publishers.

Experience True Worship: A Fresh Look at Singing God’s Praise

Drawing from the ancient Song of Moses, this transformative guide takes you on a journey to discover the heart of authentic Christian worship. Moving beyond the tired “contemporary vs. traditional” debates, the book explores eleven powerful insights that will reshape how you think about singing in church.

Whether you’re a passionate worship leader or someone who struggles to engage in corporate singing, this book meets you where you are. Through careful biblical analysis and practical wisdom, it shows how singing isn’t just a warm–up for the sermon―it’s a vital act of worship that engages our whole being: mind, heart, and imagination.

You’ll learn why God’s people sing, how to sing with both joy and reverence, and what it means to truly worship in spirit and truth. The author skillfully addresses both “artists” and “engineers” in the church, showing how God’s Word speaks to different temperaments and personalities in worship.

Written with pastoral warmth and theological depth, this primer on congregational singing will help you move from merely mouthing words to experiencing the deep joy of praising God alongside your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Your Wilderness is Not a Waste, by Dustin Crowe

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:29:58 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Dustin Crowe about his new book Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste: God's Purpose in Suffering and Struggles, available from Moody Publishers.

The wilderness is often the place where God grows our faith and proves His faithfulness. But to grow, we must be intentional about listening and leaning into His provision. Looking to wilderness stories of the Bible—including Hagar, Moses, David, Eijah, and Jesus—Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste shows who God is and how He’s at work. Readers will find encouragement in His good purposes as they experience God’s sustaining and shaping grace in their lives.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Revell fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Revell Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

One Day Nearer, by Steve Miller

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Steve Miller about his new book One Day Nearer: Daily Devotions in Anticipation of Jesus' Glorious Return, available from Harvest Prophecy publishers.

365 Days of Keeping Watch and Finding Hope

The absolute certainty of Christ’s return is proclaimed all through the Bible. God has given us many prophecies about this wonderful event to fill us with hope. In a world that is descending deeper into evil and darkness, Bible prophecy is God’s way of assuring us that, ultimately, goodness and righteousness will prevail.

One Day Nearer is an invitation to let the great truths and promises found in Bible prophecy encourage you. As you read the 365 daily devotions within, you will

see God’s love, power, and wisdom on display in all that He has done and will do at Christ’s first and second comings
learn what it means to live wisely in these last days and set your mind on things that are above
discover the many ways God is committed to sustaining you today and will bless you in the future

The more we take God’s prophetic promises to heart, the more we will live each day with an eternal perspective—one that enables us to persevere through life’s challenges, live in anticipation of Christ’s return, and rejoice in the wonders of heaven and eternity.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying for Teen Boys, by Brooke McGlothlin

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brooke McGlothlin about her new book Praying for Teen Boys: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Son, available from Bethany House Publishers.

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your son's life, filled with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. He still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own sons, Brooke McGlothlin offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches--along with 90 Scripture-inspired prayers--to help you

· fight for your son, not against him
· unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer
· navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence
· release your son to God and take joy in your role as his mom
· pray for seven key areas in your young man's life
· find the wisdom you need each day
· feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting

There will always be limits to what you can do for your son. But there are never any limits to what you can pray--and what God can do.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Only Way Forward is Back, by Jackson TerKeurst

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jackson TerKeurst about his new book The Only Way Forward Is Back: A Story of War, Adoption, and Finding Your Purpose in God’s Plan, available from David C Cook publishers.

War orphan Jackson TerKeurst’s remarkable story of adoption and faith teaches us to notice God’s presence in our lives so we can look toward the future with hope.

The son of a town chief. The grandson of a witch doctor. An orphan, a war statistic, a nameless boy trying to survive gunfire and starvation during the Liberian Civil War. Jackson TerKeurst used to find his identity in scarcity and trauma. Today he finds it in knowing he is a child of God.

Jackson came to America as a teenager with little education, was adopted by a Christian family, and then graduated college and started his own business. His incredible story has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network and the Today Show. Now, for the first time, Jackson shares his spiritual journey against the backdrop of his biography as he calls us to see how God can redeem the pain in our own lives.

The Only Way Forward Is Back is a riveting account of perseverance, sacrificial love, and transformative grace. It invites us to view our personal stories through the lens of a literal and spiritual orphan who learned to hold fast to his identity as God’s beloved child—and inspires each one of us to do the same.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Children's Books

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest children's books available from Christian publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Gus Gets Badgered, by Julie Lowe

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Lowe about her new children's book Gus Gets Badgered: When You Meet a Bully, available from New Growth Press publishers.

In Gus Gets Badgered, children will learn how recognize and navigate when someone is mistreating others, and with God’s help, speak up for what is right and good.

Gus, Jax, and Manny have become friends with Wesley, the new cub in town, but Wesley doesn’t always treat Gus kindly. Wesley likes to tease and pick on Gus. This makes Gus uncomfortable, and he asks his dad what he should do. With his dad’s advice, and the help of his friends, Gus is able to speak up the next time Wesley is mean to him.

Edited by counselor Julie Lowe, Gus Gets Badgered offers concrete, grace-based help for recognizing and responding to bullying and is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.

A special section at the end of the book guides parents in helping their kids express when they are uncomfortable and respond when mistreatment occurs.
Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life.
Teaches children and parents about bullying and how to treat others kindly and with respect.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sacred Surrender, by Jaimie Jamgochian

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jaimie Jamgochian about her new book Sacred Surrender.

“After long seasons of believing and waiting for precious promises from God to come to pass (that have yet to), I realized that it was time to start living to the fullest in the in-between and empty places. It has become my life mantra that it is still possible to find joy and live fully even in the most barren places. I finally booked the dream trip solo, recognizing that Jesus is the best date since He knows the deepest desires of my heart. I finally started seeing myself through His lens instead of how the world perceives me.

Although I have had the honor of achieving career goals and dreams, that has not come without a cost. But that is all part of this walk of faith. Trials will threaten to knock us downfrom time to time, but we can choose whether they crush us or refine us.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Marked by Joy, by Jared Mitzelfelt

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:58:08 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jared Mitzelfelt about his new book Marked by Joy: Discovering the Joy that Defined the First Believers, available from Lucid Books publishers.

Do you long for a life filled with joy? You're not alone-joy is a desire shared by everyone. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be people of joy, even in the midst of trials and suffering. When we look at the early church in the New Testament, we see a community marked by overflowing joy, despite facing intense persecution and societal pressures. They were a people marked by joy.

But what about today? Does joy still mark Christians in the twenty-first century? Too often, we find ourselves weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger, and discontentment-far from the joy that should define us. What has happened to the joy that once set believers apart?

What about you? Does joy mark your life, or have other struggles taken its place?

In this book, we'll dive into Scripture to uncover the root of our joy deficit and seek practical ways to restore joy to our lives, even during challenging times. My prayer is that, after reading this, you will be equipped to cultivate lasting joy and live the joy-filled life God has always intended for you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spirit Code, by O.S. Hawkins

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to O.S. Hawkins about his new book The Spirit Code: 40 Truths About the Holy Spirit That Every Believer Should Know, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Find answers to your heart's questions about the Holy Spirit, understand His power, and embrace His work in your life today.

In The Spirit Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins introduces us to the Holy Spirit: God in us, with us, and for us!

Find renewed spiritual transformation as you discover:

Ways the Holy Spirit appears in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation
How we know when the Spirit is at work in us
Why it matters that the Holy Spirit has been present since before the beginning of time
What we can learn about the Holy Spirit from the book of Acts
What it means to be "sealed" with the Holy Spirit

By unlocking the code of how the Spirit worked in the first-century church, we can understand how God longs to work in our communities and hearts today. It is He who convicts, converts, commends, commands, consoles, and ultimately completes us. The Holy Spirit is an essential part of our faith journeys—God alive in each of us!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Known and Loved, by Glenna Marshall

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Glenna Marshall about her new book Known and Loved: Experiencing the Affection of God in Psalm 139, available from Moody Publishers.

Fearfully and wonderfully made—some truths transform us, body and soul.

We hear that God is love and that He loves us, but what does that mean? And can this truth sink into our hearts in such a way that we are changed?

In Known and Loved, Glenna Marshall reflects on Psalm 139, exploring the transformational truth that we are fully known and loved by the Triune God of the universe. This book, overflowing with truth and encouragement, combats the myths and lies that we are unlovable, alone, or unseen. God sets His love on us in spite of our failings and even when we feel unlovable.

The psalmist tips our chins to fix our gaze on God who doesn’t hold back His affections. Taking readers verse by verse Glenna shows how you are … known to the core, known body and soul, known in the dark and in your suffering, known when you want to run or give up, known in your fears and when you feel alone.

We can be certain of God’s steadfast love. Immerse yourself in Psalm 139—a transformational journey into the heart of God for you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Talk Taboo, by Mike Novotny

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mike Novotny about his new book How to Talk Taboo: A Christian Guide to Honest Confession and Brave Confrontation.

Do you live in Kindoftrueville?

It’s that place where you share enough of yourself to get by but hold back the one “taboo” sin that fills you with shame. Or where you love that friend just like Jesus does but casually ignore the addictions, habits, or choices eating them alive.

A lot of Christians these days live there—trapped by fear and shame. You may even feel stuck there. But the truth is, you don’t have to stay there.

This bookby Pastor Mike Novotny shows you how to face your fears, get to the other side of awkward, and bravely step into the freedom honesty brings. You’ll learn that honesty leads to grace. It’s the secret sauce for true Christian community. And it’s how you experience the fullness of God’s love.

So if you’re tired of posing, exhausted by sin management, and ready to love others enough to have tough and taboo conversations with them, then it’s time to choose honesty . . . and break free!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Life with the Holy Spirit, by Janet Williams

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Janet Williams about her new book Life with the Holy Spirit.

“Life with the Holy Spirit” is a heartfelt exploration of the author Janet Williams' personal journey with the Holy Spirit, designed to inspire readers to deepen their spiritual relationship with God. Drawing on personal experiences, biblical teachings, and practical guidance, Janet shows how the Holy Spirit is a constant presence in our lives, offering comfort, strength, and direction during times of joy and challenge alike.

The book invites readers of all stages of faith—whether new believers or long-time followers of Christ—to open their hearts to the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that the Spirit is available to everyone, and that through Him, we can experience true peace, clarity, and purpose in life.

Janet combines her personal reflections with Scripture, illustrating how the Holy Spirit can help us grow in faith, overcome life's challenges, and share our gifts with others. Each chapter offers practical insights into how the Holy Spirit works in our daily lives, including topics like salvation, spiritual growth, and how to use God-given gifts to serve others.

“Life with the Holy Spirit” serves as both a companion and guide for those seeking a deeper connection with God, helping readers to recognize the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives and embrace His transformative power.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Big Change Happened, by Darby Strickland

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Darby Strickland about the new book A Big Change Happened: Helping Children through Upheaval, available from New Growth Press publishers.

A Big Change Happened helps children who are facing a move, starting a new school, or adjusting to a new family dynamic process their feelings through the story of Wallace the whale.

Wallace Whale loves his home in the warm blue sea near the green island where he and Mama sing, eat, sleep, and play. But one day, Mama tells him about a big change—they’re leaving for a long journey North! Wallace is worried and has so many questions: What will the North be like? Will he be okay? As they swim into the unknown, Mama gently reminds Wallace: Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s love follows you.

Counselor Darby A. Strickland uses the story of Wallace along with Psalm 139 to help parents and caregivers walk with children through big changes and the questions that come with those changes. A special section at the end of the book helps parents and caregivers guide their children through accepting their new situation and uses biblical truths to reassure children that God’s love never changes.

The third book in the Comfort for Children in Hard Times series, addressing difficult experiences that children commonly face and offering gospel hope and help.
Children ages four to seven will be drawn to the bright and beautiful underwater world created Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.
The companion minibook, Helping Children with Change: Holding Fast to God During Upheaval by Darby A. Strickland is also available to give parents and caregivers more detailed help.
Also available, a plush Wallace toy whale that gives kids something soft and comforting to snuggle when they’re anxious and serves as a reminder that wherever they go, God will be with them.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Stones Still Speak, by Amanda Haley

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:14:57 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Amanda Haley about her new book Stones Still Speak: How Biblical Archaeology Illuminates the Stories You Thought You Knew, available from Revell publishers.

Untangling the Sunday School Stories You Learned from the Biblical History You Haven't

· Biblical archaeologist unearths the riches of the historical and cultural contexts of the Bible
· Unveils God's Word as one glorious, world-changing story

When we first encounter the Bible, we are taught its stories--Adam and Eve, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, and more. When a story lacks the details we crave, we fill in the blanks--with what we've seen in movies, read in books, and been told by our Sunday school teachers. But there's a better way to encounter the whole story of Scripture: uncovering and understanding the ancient world and the people who experienced biblical events.

In Stones Still Speak, Harvard-trained archaeologist and theologian Amanda Hope Haley scrapes back 2,000 years of misguided cultural interpretations to reveal God's Word in its historical, archaeological, and literary contexts. Far from a dry academic exercise, this process explains how our misunderstandings developed and revitalizes the Scripture you thought you knew, with the greater purpose of encouraging a more intentional, rigorous study of the Bible in your daily life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction from Various Publishers

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Charlotte & Penelope children's series, by Teresa Argenbright

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Teresa Argenbright about her new book series about Charlotte and Penelope, available from Brown Books Kids.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Names of God- Knowing Peace, by Grace Fox

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Grace Fox about her new book Names of God: Knowing Peace, available from Aspire Press publishers.

Peace. The very word evokes images of serene landscapes and quiet stillness. In today’s chaotic world, peace is a valuable commodity. The Bible has a lot to say about peace, claiming that God himself is the ultimate source. In this follow-up to Names of God: Living Unafraid, Grace Fox reflects on how the following names of God point to the peace our souls so desperately crave:

Yahweh Shalom―The Lord Is Peace
Abba―Father
El Shaddai―God Almighty
El Roi―The God Who Sees Me
Yahweh Ori―The Lord Is My Light
Yahweh Nissi―The Lord Is My Banner
Immanuel―God with Us

Knowing Peace uses examples from Scripture and compelling real-life stories to illustrate how these names can bring inner peace amid life’s storms. Each session includes a guided prayer, reflection questions, and a video link providing additional insights from Grace. Perfect for individual or group study, this new addition to the Names of God series will encourage and inspire readers to draw near to God and receive his peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:7).

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, by Jonathon Seidl

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:50:52 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathon Seidl about his new book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free, available from Revell publishers.

There's hope for alcoholics who become Christians--and for Christians who become alcoholics

· Learn what alcoholism really looks like
· Discover how to break free from destructive habits and shame
· Embrace the freedom that comes from radical honesty and vulnerability

While the Christian community loves stories of salvation, it struggles with stories of sanctification--the often-messy journey of becoming like Jesus. As a result, many Christians who stumble are mired in shame, especially when it comes to one of society's biggest post-Covid obsessions: alcohol. But there is hope for those willing to rethink their drinking.

In Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, Jonathon M. Seidl vividly tells his own story of disordered drinking. Not only does he address the roots of addiction, trauma, and the often-overlooked reality that Christians aren't immune to sin struggles, he also reframes the term alcoholic and shares the practical yet spiritual four-step process he used to break free--a process readers will find helpful for working through many of life's struggles.

Written in an engaging, conversational style, Confessions shows that there's hope for Christians who become alcoholics, not just for alcoholics who become Christians.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction from various publishers

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction Christian books available from a variety of publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

These Blue Mountains, by Sarah Loudin Thomas

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sarah Loudin Thomas about her new book These Blue Mountains, available from Bethany House publishers.

A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.

German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda is stunned to see Fritz's name in a photograph of an American memorial for German seamen who died near Asheville, North Carolina. Determined to reclaim his body and bring closure to his ailing mother, Hedda travels to the US. Her quest takes a shocking turn when, rather than Fritz's body, his casket contains the remains of a woman who died under mysterious circumstances.

Local deputy Garland Jones thought he'd left that dark chapter behind when he helped bury Fritz Meyer's coffin. The unexpected arrival of Hedda, a long-suffering yet captivating woman, forces him to confront how much of the truth he really knows. As they work together to uncover the identity of the woman in the casket and to unravel Fritz's fate, Hedda and Garland grow closer. But with Hedda in the US on borrowed time while Hitler rises to power in Germany, she fears she'll be forced to return home before she can put the ghosts of her past to rest.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Bridge-Building Apologetics, by Lindsey Medenwaldt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lindsey Medenwaldt about her new book Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree, available from Harvest House publishers.
Winsome Apologetics Makes for Effective Apologetics

As Christians, when we take a stand for our faith, we want to avoid coming across as overly combative or adversarial. While it’s important to be uncompromising when we communicate the truth, Scripture also calls us to speak the truth with love.

Bridge-Building Apologetics is about establishing caring and compassionate relationships with those whom you desire to reach for Christ. In this friendly and helpful resource, you will find

inspiring examples of relational apologetics from people in the Bible and modern-day bridge builders
strategies for thoughtful and productive interactions with unbelievers and people of diverse faith backgrounds
practical tips for engaging non-Christians in relationships and faith-centered conversations, with real-life examples

Going beyond merely comparing truth with error, this accessible and informative guide shows you how to overcome relational barriers and graciously reach out to those with whom you disagree. Even in the face of deep differences, these insights and tips will help you will grow in your confidence to engage others effectively with the love of Jesus and the truth of Scripture.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying for Teen Girls, by Stacey Thacker

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:09:27 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Stacey Thacker about her new book Praying for Teen Girls: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Daughter, available from Bethany House publishers.

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your daughter's life, filled with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. She still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own daughters, Stacey Thacker offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches--along with 90 Scripture-inspired prayers--to help you

· fight for your daughter, not against her
· unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer
· navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence
· release your daughter to God and take joy in your role as her mom
· pray for seven key areas in your young woman's life
· find the wisdom you need each day
· feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting

There will always be limits to what you can do for your daughter. But there are never any limits to what you can pray--and what God can do.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Revell Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Revell publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Scheming in Parliament, by Erica Vetsch

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Erica Vetsch about her new book A Scheming in Parliament, available from Kregel publishers.

Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he’s quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club.

Miss Philippa Cashel's mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend's past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?

Bertie's and Philippa's missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England's government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

You Matter, by Dean Sikes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dean Sikes about his new book You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life, available from Fedd Books publishers.

Since the beginning of time, God has had His mind on you.

Why? Because You Matter.

In a world where anxiety, depression, and loneliness are on the rise, there is a distinct struggle taking place as people fight to feel seen, heard, and valued. But the truth is, your life has purpose—right now, as you are.

In You Matter Dean Sikes shares his powerful testimony alongside honest reflections and empowering insights to help you:

Break free from hopelessness
Recognize where your value comes from and find a firm foundation of self-worth and confidence
Find meaning and purpose in your everyday life

Whether you’re navigating self-doubt, longing for deeper connections, or simply in need of a reminder that you belong, You Matter offers the encouragement and perspective to help you embrace your value in a world that sometimes makes it hard to see.

Your journey to embracing your God-given value starts here. No matter where you’ve been, what you’ve faced, or how you feel today—You Matter.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Champions for the Brokenhearted, by Nick Vujicic

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:15:44 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nick Vujicic about his new book Champions for the Brokenhearted.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Aim for the Uprights, by Stu Crum

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Stu Crumm about his new book Aim for the Uprights.

What If Faith Could Be Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage?

· You’ve trained and studied hard
· You’ve hustled in your career
· You want the best for your children

But deep down, do you ever feel like something’s missing?

Stu Crum, author, entrepreneur, corporate leader, has a plan for you.

“Whether you’re an athlete, parent, pastor, or contributor to a local ministry, a you know that winning in sports, business, and family life takes more than talent—it takes faith, discipline, and an intentional playbook!”

College football success does not always portend big business victories. Yet placekicker Stu Crum rode a boyhood ambition to the boardrooms of the world’s biggest corporations.

Now, he reveals how one good intention after another drove him to succeed.

Inside, YOU will discover:

★ The secret to turning childhood dreams into boardroom victories

★ Why intentional living is the game-changer for success in any field

★ How faith and resilience help you overcome heartbreak, injuries, and business risks

★ The power of love, family, and integrity in building a meaningful legacy

★ How to navigate high-stakes leadership—from the U.S. to around the world

Struggling to live your best life? Imagine if you could:

✓Wake up every morning with clarity, confidence, and unstoppable faith
✓Overcome self-doubt, setbacks, and distractions that have held you back
✓Become a leader people trust, respect, and admire
✓Achieve financial and career success without compromising your values
✓Create a legacy of impact for your family and future generations

You were created for more. It’s time to step into your true potential and start winning in every area of your life.

Aim for the Uprights includes Three Power-Packed Sections:

"Game on!" – The foundation of ambition, discipline, and faith-driven success
"Game Changer" – Overcoming adversity, loss, and international business challenges
"Late-Game Score" – Risk, reinvention, and the biggest win of all—purpose

Are you ready to embrace your faith, aim high, and never look back?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Divine Dialogue, by Alemu Beeftu

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Alemu Beeftu about his new book Divine Dialogue: Answer 31 God Questions to Discover His Heart and Purpose, available from Chosen Books publishers.

He asks the questions--because we need the answers

· explore 31 questions God asks in the Bible
· start a personal conversation with God
· take part in His revelation, transformation, and victory

It's common for us to ask God questions, but we don't often reflect on the questions God asks his people throughout Scripture. But when we understand that God asks these questions not because he needs the answer but because we do, we begin to see each inquiry as an invitation for a personal conversation--and encounter--with the King of kings.

In this deeply thoughtful book you will study, and answer, 31 questions God asks in the Bible. As you respond to his voice, you will move into an extraordinary relationship with him, standing in awe as he
· opens your eyes for clearer and greater vision
· reveals what has been hidden
· exposes deeper motives for repentance and restoration
· draws you to the center of his will
· affirms your calling and purpose
· and more

He asks not for himself, but to empower us to experience his renewal, restoration, revival, victory, hope, healing, and confidence. To reveal his purposes to us--for our sakes--so we may seek the answers that bring about the revelation and transformation we need to fulfill our destiny in Christ.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Three Strikes and You're Forgiven, by Micah Davis

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:16:21 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Micah Davis about his new book Three Strikes, You're Forgiven: Encounter a God Who Wants to Redeem Your Past, Restore Your Present, and Transform Your Future, available from Tyndale Momentum publishers.

When the going gets tough . . . When you’ve been let down repeatedly . . . When you’ve failed over and over again . . .

In those moments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. Failure can leave us feeling defeated and ashamed, and we often try to avoid it by striving for perfection. But the truth is, failure is a part of being human. We can’t earn our way into love, acceptance, or heaven, and life isn’t about success versus failure.

But there is hope! The gospel shows us that failure doesn’t have to define us, that failure isn’t final. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus took on all our mistakes and forgave them. In Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven, Pastor Micah E. Davis invites us to let go of our restless pursuit of perfection and to find rest in Christ.

Micah shares powerful spiritual truths about forgiveness and grace, guiding us through four necessary acts: forgiving others, asking for forgiveness, forgiving ourselves, and forgiving God. He explores:

what forgiveness is, what it isn’t, and how to practice it
how to understand biblical forgiveness and offer it to others
the beauty of forgiveness and why it’s essential to healing relationships with others, ourselves, and God

Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven shows us that on the other side of failure is forgiveness. We’ll learn how forgiveness, mercy, reconciliation, and redemption can free us from bitterness and anger, releasing us into a life of peace, joy, and love.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Defender Fiction & Kregel Publications

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Kregel & Defender!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Bible is For You, by Rachel Myers

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rachel Myers about The Bible is For You.

Do you ever wonder if the Bible speaks directly to you, personally, and practically?

Rachel Myers Transformative Manual: Understanding that the Bible is for you, a devotional assessment offers a journey into making Scripture accessible, relatable, and transformative for your everyday life. This book reveals how to find yourself in the stories of the Bible, embrace daily devotion, overcome misconceptions, and integrate reflection into meaningful practice.

With an in-depth exploration of themes like personal engagement, journaling, spiritual growth, and practical application in every season, this manual provides readers with tools to connect deeply with God’s Word. It’s more than just a devotional; it’s a companion for understanding, reflecting, and living Scripture in a way that transforms thought, action, and perspective.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Cradled in Hope, by Ashley Opliger

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ashley Opliger about her new book Cradled in Hope: Trusting Jesus to Heal Your Heart as He Holds Your Baby in Heaven – A Biblical Guide for Grieving Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss, available from Bethany House publishers.

Real Hope for Your Broken Heart

o A safe space to grieve your baby--where tears, questions, and raw emotions are welcome
o Honest encouragement and biblical wisdom from a mom who lost her baby and found healing in Jesus
o Gentle guidance through sorrow--from heartbreak to healing, and pain to purpose
o Gospel-centered hope for grieving moms after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss

A mother's heart is shattered and forever changed when she loses a precious baby. The sorrow runs deep, the questions feel unanswerable, and the emptiness is overwhelming. Cradled in Hope is a Christ-centered book for grieving moms that offers real comfort, biblical truth, and compassionate guidance through the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss.

Ashley Opliger, host of the Cradled in Hope podcast, understands this pain intimately. When her daughter, Bridget, was born into Heaven at 24 weeks, Ashley wrestled with sadness, anger, and profound questions about God's goodness. But in the midst of her grief, she uncovered a tender truth: Jesus not only cradles our babies in Heaven--He also holds and heals our broken hearts here on earth. Ashley then founded Bridget's Cradles in her daughter's memory, a national nonprofit that donates knit and crocheted cradles to hospitals in all 50 states to lovingly hold stillborn babies. The ministry now comforts thousands of grieving families through these cradles, support groups, remembrance events, and online hope-filled resources. Through this calling, Ashley has witnessed firsthand how God brings beauty from brokenness and purpose from even the deepest pain.

With grace and vulnerability, Ashley guides heartbroken moms on a journey to trust Him to heal their hearts, restore their joy, and use their grief for good. Through raw honesty, heartfelt prayers, and Scripture-based encouragement, Cradled in Hope creates a sacred space for grieving moms to cry, ask why, feel the weight of their sadness, and begin to heal--not alone, but alongside Ashley, the Bridget's Cradles community, and the comforting presence of Jesus. If your arms feel painfully empty, Cradled in Hope will draw you to the embrace of Jesus--and remind you that through faith in Him, you'll spend eternity with your baby in Heaven.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Turning the World Upside Down, by Iain Duguid

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:45:52 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Iain Duguid about his new book Turning the World Upside Down, available from Crossway publishers.

Accessible Exposition of Acts 1–8 Shows How God’s Mission Continues After Christ’s Ascension, Through Ordinary Believers, by the Power of the Holy Spirit

In their eagerness to share the gospel, modern churches can focus on the wrong things, such as political influence, attendance numbers, or ministry techniques. This is nothing new. In the book of Acts, even Jesus’s disciples wondered which of these earthly methods he would use to establish God’s kingdom. But Jesus taught his followers then―and continues to teach us today―how the church, empowered by the Holy Spirit, will take the gospel to the nations.

In this accessible exposition of Acts 1–8, Iain Duguid explores the continuing work of Jesus after the ascension. Drawing practical lessons from the life of the early church, as well as his own 30 years as a church planter, Duguid encourages believers today toward gospel-driven, Spirit-filled mission. In a culture that is increasingly hostile toward Christianity, Turning the World Upside Down equips ordinary Christians to witness to the eternal power of the gospel.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-Fiction (various publishers)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest Christian non-fiction books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The House the Carpenter Built, by Kathryn Mignani

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kathryn Mignani about her new book The House The Carpenter Built, available from Advanced Publishing.

The House the Carpenter Built by Kathryn Mignani is a powerful allegory that reimagines the soul as a home in need of transformation, offering readers a beautifully accessible metaphor for spiritual renewal and growth. Through simple yet profound storytelling, Mignani invites readers into an intimate renovation journey guided by a compassionate Carpenter and designed by the Master Architect Himself. With echoes of classics like My Heart, Christ's Home, and The Interior Castle, this book speaks to a broad audience-those curious about faith, those disillusioned by religion, and those seeking hope amid brokenness. Retailers will find its universal themes of restoration, grace, and identity resonate deeply with readers navigating personal change, while wholesalers will appreciate its crossover appeal for gift markets, church groups, counseling ministries, and inspirational sections. Elegant in design and rich in meaning, The House the Carpenter Built is not just a book-it's an invitation to transformation, wrapped in warmth and spiritual insight.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts, by Kimberly Haar

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kimberly Haar about her new book Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts: Reclaiming Your Life After Grief, Loss, or Trauma, available from Baker Books publishers.

God can transform your pain into joy

· a gentle guide through the stages of healing from grief, loss, or trauma
· compassionate biblical wisdom and practical mental health tools
· from a survivor of domestic violence, licensed professional counselor, and licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly two decades of experience

No matter what life has been like, at some point or another we all have the same question: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Grief, loss, and trauma affect each of us, and there are times it feels like the pain will never end. Yet hope, healing, and inner peace are not only possible, they are promises that our good God has made--and will keep.

But how? When? What can I do to experience such healing? How do I move through pain and find the other side of grief? When will I get my life back? Will I ever feel happy again?

In this compassionate book, licensed counselor and domestic violence survivor Kimberly Haar leads you through a transformative journey of healing. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, she shows you how to navigate the difficult seasons of life with vulnerability, faith, and resilience so that you can ultimately embrace hope, find joy, and rediscover God's deep and abiding love for you.

If you've been struggling with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, unforgiveness, or the sense that you have been abandoned by God, this honest yet encouraging book may be exactly what you need to turn the corner toward full restoration.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Power of Together, by Jim Putnam

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:18:54 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jim Putnam about his book Power of Together: Discover the Christian Life You've Been Missing, available from Baker Books publishers.

An Invitation to Deeper, More Joyful, and Rewarding Relationships with God and Others

None of us is lovable all of the time. People are unreasonable, arguments flare, feelings are hurt. And no one can make us feel worse than those closest to us. It's easy to fall into the trap of closing ourselves off in order to protect ourselves, rather than opening ourselves up for relationship with each other. But think of who Jesus invited into his life and ministry. They weren't always lovable. Yet he modeled perfect love for us and showed how the mark of a spiritually mature believer was always love.

In The Power of Together, pastor and author Jim Putman uncovers the core of true discipleship with an in-depth, biblical look at how Jesus always invited people into relationship with himself. He loved them with God's perfect love and, in the process, showed everyone around him that the act of following God is the act of extending and receiving love that endures all things.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House & Revell fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House and Revell publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Building Spiritual Habits in the Home, by Chris Pappalardo

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chris Pappalardo about his new book Building Spiritual Habits in the Home: Small Steps You Can Take Today, available from Moody Publishers.

From good intentions to actual practice—simple spiritual habits for your home.

We want our homes to be blessings, refuges, places of vibrant faith. And we want our love for Jesus to be discovered and developed in our children. But many of us feel like we’re just not cutting it. Maybe you’ve read books, listened to podcasts, or tried different life hacks, only to feel defeated. Your attempts have fallen flat or fizzled out.

In Building Spiritual Habits in the Home, entrepreneurs and dads, Chris Pappalardo and Clayton Greene, show how that can change. Chris and Clayton share the six key shifts that translate good intentions into actual practice. They reveal how their homes changed—and how yours can too. Looking to the wisdom of Scripture, these dads teach you how to apply lasting faith practices to your family, your home, your life.

Are you ready? With just six simple shifts to your spiritual habits, you can develop a spiritual life that will last—helping you (and your children, and your neighbors, and your co-workers)—engage with God and each other.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Light in Our Eyes, by Nicholas McDonald

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nicholas McDonald about his new book The Light in Our Eyes: Rediscovering the Love, Beauty, and Freedom of Jesus in an Age of Disillusionment, available from Multnomah publishers.

For the millions who have felt disillusioned with American evangelical culture, this book is a lifeline for navigating the cynicism of both conservative and progressive beliefs to find real hope in the life and mission of Jesus.

As a pastor and author, Nicholas McDonald spent years helping people work through serious questions about the evangelical church’s gospel and its often hurtful responses to those confused by American Evangelical culture. He quickly realized that what these people needed—what he really needed—was not merely apologetics answers but the good news that speaks to their deepest dreams: love, beauty, and freedom—the very things Jesus promises to those who follow Him.

With excellent storytelling and profound insights from his own deconstruction journey, McDonald compassionately addresses the concerns so many readers have with the evangelical subculture’s sense of entitlement, nostalgia, and cynicism. And he outlines a clear path to finding restoration in Jesus. The Light in Our Eyes offers nine ancient practices to help you experience anew—or for the first time—Jesus’s love, beauty, and freedom and to embody and extend them in the world. Through the scriptural song of Zechariah and relatable, inspiring stories of men and women who have been restoried by the gospel of Jesus, this book reminds us that Jesus’ dreams fulfill what our hearts have longed for all along.

Journey from despair and darkness to faith and light as McDonald outlines a path to becoming reenchanted by the dreams Jesus has for each one of us, the church, and the world. To take up His dream is the invitation to believe again, and to hope again.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Life-Changing Mission, by Patric Knaak

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:09:19 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Patric Knaak about his new book Life-Changing Mission: Devotions for Your Short-Term Trip.

Life-Changing Mission helps short-term mission teams get the most out of their trip and live on mission once they get back home.

Mission trips give participants a unique opportunity to see and experience God differently than they do at home. While most people who take short-term mission trips describe them as life-changing, the truth is that after they return home, not a lot changes in how they live day-to-day, and the memories start to fade. Life-Changing Mission offers ten impactful devotions from Acts for short-term mission teams that will help them prepare spiritually for their trip, stay connected to Jesus while they serve, and continue to expand God’s kingdom when they return home.

The devotions will help readers connect what they are doing each day to God’s big kingdom and see how God is using them, just as he did the early Christians, to bring hope and healing to the world. Each devotion emphasizes the power of God to use weak and needy people to bring the gospel to a broken world.

Written by men and women who serve as missionaries and edited by Patric Knaak, Deputy Director of Mission at Serge.
Includes a pre-trip exercise, ten guided devotions, and space for journaling about the unique memories, people, and experiences encountered along the way.
Three debriefing sections for after the return home give participants an opportunity to process all they saw and learned.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction from various publishers

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest Christian non-fiction books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

When Grief Comes Home, by Erin Nelson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Erin Nelson about her new book When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child, available from Baker Books.

When death touches your family, you are never quite prepared. Complicating your personal pain and the need to grieve is the equally important task of helping your children understand and process the loss of a loved one. How should you answer your child's questions about death? Should you let them see you cry? How can you support their resilience? How can you help preserve memories?

Drawing from their own personal and professional experience, Erin Nelson and Colleen Montague help you navigate loss alongside your child. They provide honest ways to talk to your child about death according to age and stage of development and offer ideas on how to process, honor, and integrate loss. Chapters end with reflective questions and healing activities that lead to more meaningful connection between parents and children, inspiring hope for the future.

When families find healing practices together, they find ways to integrate their loss and expand their capacity to thrive. Through times of tragedy, when parents and children have the support they need, the shared experience of grief can become part of their family's sacred story.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Accessible Church, by Sandra Peoples

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Sandra Peoples about her new book Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families, available from Crossway publishers.

How Churches of Every Size Can Create Inclusive Ministry Spaces for People with Disabilities

An estimated one in 5 households has a child with a disability. Many of these families miss out on church due to a lack of physical or social accommodations. And while ministry leaders want to help, they often don’t know how to with limited space, budget, and trained volunteers. Churches must understand the challenges that disability families face so they can remove barriers to biblical fellowship.

Sandra Peoples, a disability ministry consultant and professor, has equipped hundreds of churches, large and small, to reach children and teens who have various cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Caring for disabled family members of her own, she understands what it takes to create a welcoming, inclusive space that supports children with a variety of diagnoses into adulthood. Through expert advice and practical examples, she shows ministry leaders how they can make their spaces―and the gospel―accessible to all.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Beyond Evolution, by Sy Garte

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:34:32 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sy Garte about his new book Beyond Evolution: How New Discoveries in the Science of Life Point to God, available from Tyndale Refresh publishers.

Is it possible that one of the biggest obstacles to harmonizing science and faith can finally be overcome? Respected biologist and former atheist Sy Garte says the answer is yes.

A flash point for much of the science vs. faith divide has been Darwinian evolution. Sharing the same mistaken belief that science contradicts the Bible, many scientists and Christians have concluded that the worlds of science and religion are at odds. But according to biologist Sy Garte, PhD, evolution is irrelevant to the harmony of faith and science. And revolutionary new developments in biology are providing stronger evidence than ever before of a purposeful creator God. In this book, Dr. Garte combines the latest research with a biblical worldview as he explains:

why biology is at the threshold of a major transition, and why new theories beyond evolution are needed to make further progress
why evolution by natural selection isn’t as fundamental to biological science as many people think―and how divisions over evolution are bad for the church
why misunderstandings about both the Bible and science have caused many people to unnecessarily abandon Christianity
how new evidence of purpose, agency, and decision-making at the cellular level points to a creator God
how the origin of life and human consciousness show that a reductionist, purely materialistic view of life is untenable and ignores new advances in science

In Beyond Evolution, Sy Garte challenges both scientists and people of faith to follow the evidence wherever it leads―and argues powerfully for why that evidence warrants a belief in God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction books available from Christian publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Golgotha's Groaning, by Carl Gallups

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Gallups about his new book Golgotha's Groaning: Stunningly Unique Biblical Disclosures from Genesis to Revelation that are Shaking the End Times World, available from Defender publishers.

After years of meticulously poring over the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures, Amazon Top 60 bestselling author Carl Gallups is leading readers on a unique pilgrimage to Golgotha, tracking a supernatural and almost DNA-like encoding of that quintessential image throughout the Bible. Astonishingly, likenesses of Golgotha are visible from the beginning words of Genesis to some of the last words of Revelation—and in just the right places.

Written, in part, in Gallups’ trademark, immersive-narrative style, Golgotha’s Groaning is unlike any of his other works as far as the degree of its explosive content and exciting disclosures. Connected to key biblical passages are more than eighty illustrations, allowing readers to see for themselves these newly revealed truths.

Carl Gallups has dedicated himself to his research with the same kind of intensity he poured into his previous law enforcement/investigation career, as well as with the wisdom he’s garnered after many decades of contextually studying, teaching, and preaching God’s Word.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Teach Kids Theology, with Hunter Williams

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor chats with Hunter Williams about his new book How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith, available from New Growth publishers.

How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce and Hunter Williams takes the deep truths of the Christian faith and gives practical, actionable direction for sharing them with children.

What comes to mind when you think about teaching theological truths to children? Glazed eyes? Over-their-head discussions? Theology doesn’t have to be “too deep for kids.” For kids to stand firm in a culture that suppresses the truth of Christianity, we need to give them a grand view of God that overwhelms their hearts and fills them with wonder.

A child’s faith is only as strong as the God they believe in. For their faith to be great, they need to learn about their great God. In each chapter, the authors diagnose problems that hinder leaders from teaching kids theology, explain principles to combat these problems, and suggest practices for applying these principles to your ministry.

Equips Sunday School teachers, children’s ministry leaders, and parents to teach the theological truths that will be a foundation for a child’s growing faith in age-appropriate ways.
Demystifies theology so readers are equipped to pass on to the next generation foundational truths about God.
Authors with many years of experience in teaching children bring a fresh approach to timeless truths.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Antisemitism in the End Times, by Olivier Melnick

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:57:09 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Olivier Melnick about his upcoming book Antisemitism in the End Times: How the Rise of the World's Oldest Hatred Is Paving the Way for Messiah's Return, available from Harvest Prophecy publishers.

Find Hope in the Fight Against the Longest Hatred

As inflammatory rhetoric and unprovoked violence against Jews surge worldwide, Christians are faced with significant questions: What is next on God’s agenda for His people of promise? And how can we, as friends of the Jewish people and of Israel, fight against this rising hatred?

Antisemitism in the End Times provides a roadmap for Christians seeking to understand and confront this age-old prejudice. As this longstanding hatred takes on its most insidious and lethal form yet, antisemitism expert Olivier Melnick provides compelling insights to help you

understand antisemitism’s many iterations throughout Scripture, history, and culture
replace false narratives about the Jewish people and Israel with historical and biblical truth
become an ally in the fight against the dangerous new face of end-times antisemitism

As your awareness of antisemitism’s pervasiveness grows, you will be equipped and mobilized to fight boldly against it, to build bridges with the Jewish people, and to introduce as many as possible to saving faith in Messiah Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction books available from Christian publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Undercover Heiress of Brockton, by Kelly Goshorn

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kelly Goshorn about her new book The Undercover Heiress of Brockton, available from Barbour publishers.

A Socialite in Disguise Seeks Truth and Justice

Collect a new series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Henrietta “Etta” Maxwell, heiress to the Maxwell fortune, is a hard-hitting investigative reporter for The Enterprise Daily. The catch? Etta must pen her columns under the nom de plume, Henry Mason—a fact that routinely puts a knot in her knickerbockers.

Leo Eriksson is a second-generation firefighter with a passion for rendering aid to those in need. When Leo discovers that Henry Mason is really Henrietta Maxwell, the fire department’s wealthy benefactress, he agrees to keep her identity secret.

After a sudden blast rocks the Grover Shoe Factory, Leo and Etta team up to determine if the explosion is related to a series of suspicious fires in the area. But sparks fly when Leo accuses Etta of negating the human side of the disaster in her determination to get a good story.

When an unnamed source reveals Etta’s secret identity to a rival reporter, she falsely accuses Leo of being the informant. As the truth comes to light, Etta must persuade Leo to give her a second chance or lose the only man she’s ever loved.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

I Never Signed Up for This, by Ann Bowman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ann Bowman about her new book I Never Signed Up for This: One Mother's Journey to Surrender Her Children to Their Calling.

Ann thought she supported missions — until her own children chose to live and minister in foreign countries. From the day she waved good-bye at the airport, Ann began a journey of grief and shame. Grief arose when her dreams of life with grandchildren living nearby were crushed. Shame came when she could not rejoice in the life God had chosen for her daughters.

Turning to God with absolute honesty, Ann found tenderness and compassion, not the condemnation she expected. He walked with her through a difficult season of surrender until she learned to become a vital support to her missionary family’s life overseas.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Adulting on the Spectrum, by Ron Sandison

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:25:09 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ron Sandison about his new book Adulting on the Spectrum: An Insider's Guide for Navigating Life with Autism, available from Kregel publishers.

Independent adult life is hard. Add the challenges that come with neurodiversity, and adulting can feel nearly impossible—unless you’ve got the right tools.

As a young person with autism, Ron Sandison navigated into independent adult life through painful trial and error. But with perseverance he found his own path to success, earning a master's degree, building a family, and enjoying a career in the medical field and academia.

In Adulting on the Spectrum, he empowers you with the lessons he's learned, such as how to

build and maintain friendships
have a healthy and hygienic lifestyle
avoid the pitfalls of dating
manage emotions and sensory issues

Filled with inspiring accounts from individuals with autism who have achieved their goals and with Ron's faith journey sprinkled throughout, this unique and realistic guide features easy-to-follow instructional teaching, reflective questions, and fun activities. It is designed to ease the transition to adulthood and help manage the nuanced aspects of life with autism.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Baker Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Baker Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Nature of Rest, Eryn Lynum

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Eryn Lynum about her new book The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, available from Kregel publishers.

What can a hummingbird’s flight, jellyfish’s life cycle, and bee’s waggle dance reveal about a restful and flourishing life?

In a world that prizes hustle and constant productivity, breaking the habit of hurry can seem far-fetched, and yet we still try to achieve it with life hacks to get more sleep and increase energy. But self-help strategies are not the solution to our exhaustion problem.

In this six-week Bible study, you'll explore the deep roots of rest found in Scripture and the outdoors while unearthing attainable rest for everyday life. Through nature reflections, scriptural word studies, and guided journaling prompts, you will learn how to

return to God’s original pattern of rest and work
turn seasons of waiting into restful growth
experience daily rest through selah pauses
practice Sabbath in a way that fits your lifestyle
live every day in God’s restful presence

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Rooted in Truth, by Jonathan A. Wood

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathan A. Wood about his new book Rooted in Truth: Answers to Life’s Questions for College Students, available from Christian Focus publishers.

Navigate College Life with Biblical Wisdom

College can be an exciting yet challenging season of life that raises profound questions about faith, purpose, relationships, and identity. How do you navigate these pivotal years while staying grounded in biblical truth? Rooted in Truth: Answers to Life’s Questions for College Students provides clear, practical guidance for Christian students seeking to flourish during their college experience.

Written by experienced professors and campus ministers Trent Rogers and Jonathan Wood, this accessible guide addresses twenty crucial questions across four key areas: Christian living, vocation, apologetics, and relationships.

The authors combine deep biblical wisdom with decades of experience mentoring college students to help readers:

Develop spiritual disciplines that will sustain your faith
Discern God’s calling for your studies and future career
Defend your Christian beliefs with confidence and grace
Build healthy friendships and approach dating with wisdom

Rather than simply providing rules or surface–level advice, the authors help students understand the “why” behind each topic, equipping you to think biblically and make wise choices. The book’s clear organization and reflection questions make it perfect for both individual study and small group discussions.

Just as a mighty oak tree requires deep roots to withstand storms, students need to be firmly grounded in God’s truth to thrive in the college environment. Rooted in Truth helps establish those crucial foundations, preparing you not just to survive college, but to grow spiritually and make an impact for Christ during these formative years.

Whether you’re a new freshman or seasoned upperclassman, this practical resource will help you navigate college life with biblical wisdom and clarity of purpose. Ground your college experience in timeless truth and watch your faith flourish.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Silence the Lion, by Noelle Borgia

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:14:09 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Noelle Borgia about her new book Silence The Lion: Wage War on Addiction and Win, available from Bridge Logos publishers.

“What if recovery doesn’t have to last a lifetime? What if freedom from addiction could happen in an instant? When you discover who you are and who the enemy is, you can see the finish line of your battle!” Unknowingly thrust into a marriage with an addict, Noelle soon learns that she is in a full-scale battle with an enemy she doesn’t understand: Addiction. To succeed in the battle, she must first discover who the enemy is, how he operates, and the tactics he likes to deploy to come between their freshly-made marriage vows. What ensues is not only an attempt to save her marriage but a massive war between good and evil, darkness and light,... and life and death. With references to Daniel in the lion’s den, addiction is personified as the enemy: The Lion. The Lion attempts to devour her husband, Sam, and drag him deeper into the pit of addiction with the full force of his armory. Still, a monumental faith overshadows even the Lion’s greatest attacks. When faith in God’s Word and His promises to us are changed with a higher perspective, the supernatural is possible! This book is the miraculous story of breaking the chains of a twenty-year battle with addiction in a single moment. Coupled with reflection questions and helpful guidance along the journey, this book can be seen as a war manual for defeating addiction and achieving life-long recovery.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Fiction from Bethany House

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House Publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unshaken, by Shelley Shepard Gray

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Shelley Shepard Gray about her new book Unshaken: Contemporary Amish Romantic Suspense with a Protective Hero Set in Southern Ohio, available from Revell publishers.

He helps her hide until danger has passed. She hopes her cover lasts long enough.

When Stephanie Miller planned her visit to a dollar store in southern Ohio, she was expecting to pick up a few items she couldn't find in her Amish community. She was not expecting to find herself an innocent bystander as a drug deal went horribly wrong. The sole witness to a murder, now Stephanie is targeted by the gunman.

Hardy Anderson is always ready to help his social worker sister, Bev--which now includes hiding an Amish woman until a killer can be brought to justice. Surely if they dress her in English clothing, Hardy can hide her at the sprawling ranch where he works. But the killer is desperate--and there's no telling what lengths he will go.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Your Name is Daughter, by Amy Seiffert

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Amy Seiffert about her new book Your Name Is Daughter: What the Unsung Women of the Bible Teach Us about Our Worth, available from Bethany House publishers.

Jesus befriended, defended, healed, and depended upon women--and He will do the same for you.

From the beginning, God created women and men equal in dignity, value, and worth. But our identity as God's daughters has been contested, both inside and outside of the church, and we're left wondering where we belong. Sharing stories of the unsung women of the Bible, beloved author Amy Seiffert empowers you to stand firm in your dignity as a Daughter of the King, exchanging fear and doubt for confidence and faith.

Without you, the fullness of God's image is incomplete. And in His Kingdom, you are seen, heard, known, and commissioned to bring His redeeming love and truth to this world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God, Can We Chat? by Niki Hardy

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:55:55 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Niki Hardy about her new book God, Can We Chat?: A Daringly Honest Guide to Growing Closer to God, One Doubt at a Time, available from Revell publishers.

When we find ourselves at the crossroads of doubt and faith, distant from God and worried our faith is slipping away, it's hard to know where to turn.

Some books tell you why your faith still holds true, and despite your growing unease, they insist you hold on to and even find certainty in what you've been taught. This isn't one of those books. Yes, our questions hold power. But rather than destroying or weakening our faith, they build and strengthen it--one honest chat at a time.

God, Can We Chat? invites you to take Jesus at his word when he calls you to come as you are right now--a doubting believer or perhaps even a believing doubter--to experience the intimacy and rest your soul craves in the midst of fear, doubt, anger, or confusion. Rather than attempting to answer all your questions or settle ongoing theological debates, author Niki Hardy helps you see doubts not as the end of your faith but as the beginning of an honest and fearless relationship with God--the one who is not threatened by our questions and who calls us not to unwavering belief but unrelenting love.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Devotionals

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest devotional books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Keep 'Em Flying, by Nell Branum

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nell Branum about her new book Keep 'Em Flying: Heroes on the Home Front Mysteries, available from Moody Publishers.
Sixth grader Riley Abercrombie is determined to win—even if she has to gulp down her nerves and speak in public. The Historical Society is having a contest with a cash prize and an all-expenses-paid trip to where her great-grandma once lived. But a winning essay about her brave relative, a Rosie the Riveter in World War II, may launch Riley on an adventure far bigger than she’d imagined. She soon finds herself in a real-life mystery. A famous tool, an antique rivet gun, is missing, and Riley is sure she can uncover the culprit. Chasing clues and suspects with her new friend Marcus through a museum’s vintage artifacts and aircraft, Riley just might discover she needs more than good detective skills. Will she learn to trust God when the wrong person has been accused? Can she be brave in the face of danger like her beloved great-grandma? When the kids’ sleuthing puts them in peril, they’re going to need faith, friendship, and even forgiveness to get them through.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Invitation to a Lavish Feast, by Jonathan Brentner

Sky High Podcast Network — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathan Brentner about his new book Invitation to a Lavish Feast: Following Wisdom’s Path to the Pre-Tribulation Rapture.

How do we navigate through the many diverse viewpoints of Bible prophecy? Is it possible that the book
of Proverbs can help us clear away the fog?
In Invitation to a Lavish Feast, Jonathan Brentner takes us on a journey through Scripture showing how
Wisdom, personified in Jesus, puts us on a path that leads to the pre-Tribulation Rapture.
Wisdom does so by:
1. Basing our hope exclusively on the words of Scripture, interpreted according to the original
intent of the authors.
2. Exalting Jesus’ preeminence in Bible prophecy, as seen throughout the book of Revelation.
3. Aligning our future aspirations for both Israel and us with God’s character as revealed in His
Word.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Safeguards School Curriculum, with Lynne Little

Sky High Podcast Network — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:10:46 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lynne Little about her book Safeguards School Curriculum: Equipping Kids with Safety Skills, available from New Growth Press.

Because child abuse occurs even in faith-based communities, the Safeguards School Curriculum for elementary-aged students teaches children how to assess and respond to potentially unsafe situations and people.

This six-unit curriculum teaches elementary grades abuse awareness and prevention from a biblical worldview, based on the principles in the book Safeguards, by family counselor Julie Lowe. Written by Lowe, Lynne Little, and Angela Ruiz, all with extensive experience in counseling, education, and curriculum formation, the curriculum emphasizes scriptural truth as the foundation for developing the wisdom and discernment needed by children to be safe.

The curriculum is divided into two age levels (K–grade 2 and grades 3–5) and employs stories, puppets, role plays, crafts, and a variety of hands-on activities to teach about wisdom and discernment. Topics addressed include learning to say no, respect and privacy, being lost, and bullying.

Offers a biblical understanding of both the dangers children face and God’s power to overcome.
Each lesson includes a take-home paper to educate and equip parents to continue the conversations started at school.
First school-based curriculum that combines child safety training with a biblical worldview.
Can be used in children’s ministry and homeschool co-op settings.
Developed in partnership with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention, which provides awareness, accreditation, and resources to Christian organizations who are serving children.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Books on Emotions

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books on emotions available!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Angel of Second Street, by Barbara Tifft Blakey

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Barbara Tifft Blakey about her new book The Angel of Second Street, available from Baker Books publishers.

Meet Ida Dempsey whose kindhearted desire for social justice goes against the rules of order in Eureka, California, during the hostile winter of 1885.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Faith that Sticks, by Leslie Nunnery

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Leslie Nunnery about her new book Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen, available from Moody publishers.

The preteen years are hard for everyone—parents and kids! Learn how to navigate these years with grace and love.

The preteen years can be perilous. More than ever kids are bombarded with messages that threaten their emotional health, spiritual growth, and faith. And while the market is flooded with resources for raising children, it’s remarkably scarce on help for navigating difficult preteen days. Parents can feel alone and at a loss as to how to connect with and guide their growing kids.

In Faith That Sticks, Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery share five real-life discipleship building blocks for raising preteens. The book's five key areas—prayer, Bible reading, family relationships, conversation, and service—provide a clear roadmap for parents who feel overwhelmed or unequipped. Using personal stories and examples, Tricia and Leslie’s relatable experiences acknowledge that while the journey isn’t always easy, it’s always worth it. They offer creative and practical ideas and activities that parents, caregivers, or mentors can implement in each of the five key areas, helping them feel more confident in their spiritual roles.

If you want to connect with your preteen on a deeper level and watch your kids grow in their faith, you will find Faith That Sticks the encouragement and direction you need!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Your Brain's Not Broken, by Tamara Rosier

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:05:39 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tamara Rosier about her new book Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD―For Neurodivergent Men and Women or Parents of ADHD Children, available from Revell publishers.

Lose the shame, love your brain, and live better with ADHD

If you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work in the same way as a "normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently. This difference in circuitry is not somehow wrong, incomplete, or shameful. However, it does present you with significant challenges like time management, organization skills, forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, mood swings, and relationship problems.

In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier applies her years of coaching others to explain how ADHD affects every aspect of your life so that you can finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. With this book as your guide, you can dramatically improve your personal and professional life by

● understanding the complicated emotional landscape and thought life of those with ADHD
● learning how people with ADHD understand time, energy, and motivation
● managing your emotions, thought patterns, and actions for your overall emotional health
● implementing practical ways to improve your ADHD and neurodivergent symptoms

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about a collection of non-fiction Christian works!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Yellow Badge, by Addison Crissone

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Addison Crissone about her new book The Yellow Badge.

The Yellow Badge is a symbol of shame and reproach for those who wear it.

But for some, it's a call to action.

After her parents are arrested and her brother Andrew joins the Dutch Resistance, Ruth DeVos is left to face the uncertain wrath of war alone.

But when faced with persecution and threats of forced labor arise, Ruth has no choice but to seek refuge and go into hiding. Still Waters Inn is the home of an allied Dutchman and many other refugees who are hiding from the clutches of the Nazis. It is here that Ruth joins the Resistance and begins working anonymously for La Libre Belgique- the notorious underground rebel newspaper- and where she meets the quiet and intriguing Ezra Pik.

As the war rages on with no end in sight, hope becomes dire as courage falters and they must all learn to lean on their faith in order to preserve their freedom. But the enemy lurks closer than any of them knew, and whispers of betrayal soon ensnare them as they are handed over to the Germans and their actions are brought to a dangerous light.

In the end, Ruth must take a stand in the face of her enemy and learn the true value of love and liberty, faith and freedom- and what it costs to keep them.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

When Kingdom Light Shines, by Mark Ellis

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mark Ellis about his new book WHEN KINGDOM LIGHT SHINES: Stories that inspire faith.

WHEN KINGDOM LIGHT SHINES is a compilation of sixty of the most heart-gripping stories that have been published on the “God Reports” and ASSIST News websites since 1999 by Christian journalist Mark Ellis. These awe-inspiring accounts are emailed to thousands of people around the globe every week. Each story is a unique testimony of divine intervention that has the power to awaken faith in the hearts of those who need encouragement, hope, and confidence in the promises of God. Here’s a small sampling of what to expect:

• Atheist Art Professor’s Near-Death Experience in Hell
• Vincent van Gogh’s Unappreciated Journey with Christ
• Heavy Metal Satanist Rescued by Christ
• Encounter with Jesus on the Moon Left Astronaut Changed
• How Jesus Invaded a Buddhist Monastery in the Himalayas
• Paul Harvey’s Amazing Prediction About America
• And much more!!!

The most wonderful part is this: the stories confirm God is pouring out His Spirit in these last days, a continuation of the transformative power He displayed in the book of Acts, with Jesus receiving the glory due His name.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

No Matter What, by Jill Baughan

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:54:40 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jill Baughan about her new book No Matter What: 90 Devotions for Experiencing Unexpected Joy in Tough Times, available from Our Daily Bread publishers.
When I was a child, the Tilt-A-Whirl at my hometown’s annual street fair taught me this life-changing truth: it is entirely possible for a human being to laugh and throw up at the same time.

Little did I know that years later, when I was a grown-up, God would use this revelation to show me—on a deeper level—that joy and sorrow can occupy the same space, that they can walk (or hurl) alongside each other on the same road. We just have to be intentional about drawing from the joy while we’re going through the tough stuff.

In other words, when it comes to deep delight that feeds your soul, you are not at the mercy of your circumstances. You have the choice to direct your mind’s focus toward joy.

And that, my friend, is very good news.

Jill Baughan invites you into her laughter-filled world through stories like this that remind you that we can experience sincere joy even in the tough parts of life. You’ll relate to her genuine and often humorous storytelling in these 90 heartfelt devotions that encourage you to find joy . . . no matter what.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Christian Fiction from Revell Books

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest available from Revell Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Wealth Blessed, by Elizabeth Brickman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Elizabeth Brickman about her new book Wealth Blessed: Why Good People Lose Everything and Why You Don't Have To, available from End Game Press publishers.

Does your wealth leave you feeling blessed or stressed?

Wealth Blessed ends financial frustration for those who, despite success, sometimes feel wealth-beaten, not blessed.

What causes financial unhappiness?

Why do smart people make poor financial decisions and suffer needless heartache?

Wealth Blessed solves the mystery of financial unhappiness by exposing hidden financial wounds that derail our chance for financial happiness, no matter how much money we acquire.

Author Elizabeth Brickman identifies 40 winning ways of happy, wealth-blessed people who draw their financial savvy from timeless biblical truths and enjoy holy and happy lives alongside wealth. The result is true happiness—in every financial season.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Secure: A Healthy Attachment to God, by Kenza Haddock

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kenza Haddock about her new book Secure: How to Have a Healthy Attachment to God (Hope and Healing), available from Aspire Press publishers.
Having a strong, healthy relationship with God is foundational to enjoying every aspect of life. In Kenza Haddock’s work as a trauma and pastoral counselor, she discovered that her clients’ anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders were often the result of a distorted view of God’s character. They had developed an insecure attachment to God.

In clinical psychology, attachment theory focuses on how the emotional bonds we form in childhood influence how we approach our relationships with others. Secure takes a look at how this theory applies to our relationship with God. When God created us, he intended that he would be our primary attachment above all else. It is only after we have established a secure relationship with him that we can cultivate healthy relationships with others.

In this book, readers will learn to recognize the signs of an unhealthy attachment with God. As they study foundational truths about God and their identity in Christ, they will gain essential tools for maintaining a secure attachment with God. The outcome will be a life characterized by hope, healing, and fulfilling relationships.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Alternative to Abortion, by Roland C. Warren

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:35:53 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Roland Warren about his new book The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life.

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June of 2022, many pro-life Americans --- especially Christians – began asking, “Now what?” In the more than two years that have passed since that momentous Supreme Court decision, the pro-life movement has provided a variety of answers. But as these (sometimes conflicting) answers have been tested and debated, Americans, when given the option, have chosen more abortions and more pro-choice laws, not fewer.

Against this backdrop, Roland C. Warren, president and CEO of Care Net, one of the nation’s largest and oldest pro-life ministries, lays out his unique vision for the future of the pro-life movement in this groundbreaking book, The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life. In it, Warren weaves together his personal story, timeless Biblical truths, American history, and the latest social science to make a clear and compelling case for why being pro-life is no longer enough – and how a new pro abundant life approach is what has been needed all along to truly vanquish abortion.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-fiction Children's Books and Devotionals

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction children's books and devotionals!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Angel Orphan, by Leah Boden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Leah Boden about her new book A Seasoned Marriage: Living the Gospel in the Middle Years and Beyond, available from New Growth Press publishers.

A Seasoned Marriage helps couples in the second half of life navigate the unique challenges that arise with growing older together.

Life is different than it was on your wedding day years ago. You are different, your spouse is different, and so is your marriage. In the middle and later decades of life, we all face situations we didn’t think about as young married couples such as maintaining relationships with adult children, planning for retirement, navigating health struggles, preventing marital monotony, and investing time into the lives of our grandchildren.

With warmth and wisdom, pastor Larry McCall encourages readers that these new challenges can be blessings and are all wonderful opportunities to grow in your care for one another as you reflect the love of Christ. In the face of the next season of life, it is possible for your relationship to grow even sweeter.

Learn to navigate launching adult children, wrapping up your career, caring for aging parents, and facing new financial challenges.
Embrace change as your roles and responsibilities shift and as you look to the future for new opportunities to serve with the hope of the gospel.
Includes questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Seasoned Marriage, by Larry McCall

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Larry McCall about his new book A Seasoned Marriage, by Larry McCall, available from New Growth Press publishers.

A Seasoned Marriage helps couples in the second half of life navigate the unique challenges that arise with growing older together.

Learn to navigate launching adult children, wrapping up your career, caring for aging parents, and facing new financial challenges.
Embrace change as your roles and responsibilities shift and as you look to the future for new opportunities to serve with the hope of the gospel.
Includes questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Now You Can Stop Running, by Terry Crist

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:25:47 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Terry Crist about his new book Now You Can Stop Running: Finding the Rest Your Soul Desperately Needs, available from Zondervan publishers.

You can find the deep peace you've been longing for--and that God has promised.

Because of spiritual brokenness, we humans run. We seek to escape fear, disappointment, unresolved trauma, and unhealed wounds of the past, but no matter how hard we try, we can't seem to run far enough or fast enough to finally be free . . . yet we keep running anyway. But God wants so much more for us.

Pastor, speaker, and author Terry Crist has spent much of his life running from the pain of past trauma and toward the empty promises of what he thought would satisfy his soul. In Now You Can Stop Running, he leads you on a journey toward sanctuary--where you will find not just respite but transformation, not just shelter but home--as you learn how to find authentic rest and spiritual wholeness in the boundless love of God.

With rich wisdom and profound pastoral insights, Crist helps us:

Understand our own stories--why we run, what we're running from, and who or what we're running toward
Discern between the false promises of the world that create chaos and true refuge in the God who offers peace
Encounter God through freshly told stories of faithful believers in the Bible who also "ran for their lives"
Engage spiritual practices that will guide us through our past pain, give meaning to our present struggles, and illuminate our path forward with hope

The same God who loved and guided Jacob, Moses, Hagar, and David walks alongside us today. His rest is genuine, and the refuge he promises is safe and secure.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

10 Questions About Salvation, by Champ Thornton

Sky High Podcast Network — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Champ Thornton about his new book 10 Questions About Salvation: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families, available from Crossway publishers.
Written Especially for Tweens, This Devotional Tackles 10 Important Questions about Salvation

Everyone has questions about religion, but when you’re young, finding the answers can be difficult. Some books are too complex and others don’t dive deeply enough into the faith topics that matter most to kids and teens. So where can young readers go to grow in their understanding of God and his word?

The 10 Questions series invites children ages 8–14 to investigate spiritual questions and provides reliable theological and practical answers on their level. The first book, 10 Questions about Salvation, helps readers find joy, security, and hope in God’s gracious love. Each 10 Questions book presents one main topic, poses 10 vital questions on the topic, and answers each question through 3 short devotions. Readers can work through the 30 readings in any order they choose. Written to be read alone or aloud with family, 10 Questions about Salvation is the perfect way to start or end each day reflecting on the things of God.

Faith-Building Devotional for Kids and Teens: With 30 devotional readings, prayers, and reflection questions, this book makes a great supplement to regular Bible study
Comprehensive: The 10 questions range from the content of the Bible to the experience of living out your personal faith
Flexible: The 10 questions can be read in any order―alone or as a family
The First Book of the 10 Questions Series: Forthcoming volumes will cover topics including suffering, the Bible, identity, and technology

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Devil's Newsroom, by Jeff Schreve

Sky High Podcast Network — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff Schreve about his new book The Devil's Newsroom: Muting Satan's Fake News & Tuning in to God's Truth, available from Fedd Books publishers.
Fake news goes all the way back to the early days of creation. AND IT ALL STARTS WITH A FAKE NEWSCASTER. SINCE THE GARDEN OF EDEN, SATAN HAS BEEN SPINNING LIES.

“God isn’t really good.” "God doesn’t want the best for you.” “God could never forgive that sin." “God could never truly love you." These lies are as old as time, and yet how readily we still believe them to this day. Believing the lies of Satan leads to a life of defeat and despair. But it doesn’t have to be this way!

In The Devil’s Newsroom, Pastor Jeff Schreve tackles Satan’s fake news head on. Once we understand that these lies are the problem, we can turn back to the truth and promises from God’s word that bring victory and restore order in our hearts and minds. This means we will:

Recognize deception when it infiltrates our thinking and combat those lies with the truth of God's word
Be able to walk more confidently in our identity as a child of God.
Understand our purpose in the bigger perspective of the spiritual battles taking place in our culture and what God expects of us in our day to day lives.
Live out a deeper faith built on the biblical foundation of who God is, not who culture or Satan says he is.

We don’t have to live defeated. We can live victoriously by setting our thoughts on God’s perfect truth.

From His Heart Ministries is the Christian evangelical and teaching media outreach ministry of Pastor Jeff Schreve, and reaches hundreds of thousands of people on over 800+ radio stations and thousands of TV outlets as well as several digital platforms across America, and is also available in 180+ countries around the world. Our mission is to reach not only the non-believer with the life transforming power of the Gospel of Jesus, but also to help all levels of Christians with practical ways to experience real truth, real love and real hope from the loving heart of God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

An Unexpected Grace, by Kimberly Woodhouse

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kimberly Woodhouse about her new book An Unexpected Grace: A Christian Historical Romance Series by Bestselling Authors set in Montana with Mystery and Intrigue, available from Bethany House publishers.

Can unexpected grace lay the foundation for a second chance at love?

After a decade away, Parker Bennett returns home with a traveling troupe to perform a play based on Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Kalispell Opera House. Parker has relished his life on the road, but being home awakens long-buried emotions when he encounters his first love, Johanna St. John. He can't help but wonder if there might still be a place for him in her heart.

Widowed for three years, Johanna devotes all her time to a demanding toddler, an injured father, and a successful millinery business. After the loss of her husband, she desires to move on, but reconnecting with her past love leaves her unsure of what lies ahead. Both committed to God's distinct calling on their lives, Johanna and Parker struggle to see how their futures can unite, and when strange things start h

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Whitaker & Revell Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Whitaker House and Revell Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

What the Rabbis Know that I Never Learned in Church, by Chaim Bentorah

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chaim Bentorah about his new book What the Rabbis Know That I Never Learned in Church, available from Whitaker House publishers.
What the Rabbis Know That I Never Learned in Church is an eye-opening examination of what Christians can learn about God from the ones who call Him Adonai. Author Chaim Bentorah has spent forty years talking with, learning from, and studying with rabbis to help Christians experience the gospel through a new lens.

Bentorah wades through the complexities of how Jews and Christians live, breathe, and digest Scripture. Rabbis taught Bentorah that there were always new insights that could be learned from Scripture and he presents these not only through Jewish tradition and customs, but also through the importance of the Hebrew and Greek languages.

This book will constructively challenge believers to discover the roots of Christianity from a Jewish perspective providing cultural context and insights. Come with a heart and mind prepared by the Holy Spirit to learn and live anew in God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Ten Men, by Doug Reed

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Doug Reed about his new book Ten Men: The Rich Connections Every Man Needs (A Study of King David), available from Whitaker House publishers.
King David is arguably one of the greatest kings to ever live. He was an unparalleled military leader, unifier of a nation, and exhibited spiritual leadership to name a few of his accomplishments. Although King David was a man after God's own heart he was imperfect and sinful. Throughout David's life he was blessed to encounter connections (both positive and negative) with other men that made David who he was. God has built us for connection and your destiny and success is intertwined with your relational life. Ten Men was written to help men define and find their God-given tribe. Author Doug Reed walks readers through ten special relationships that David had with other men in his life and he'll explain how we need fight against our weaknesses and shortcomings by helping each other. This book is a wonderful opportunity to walk alongside other men in authenticity through a bible study or small group setting to spur one another to spiritual maturity.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Loving Your Father Even Thought He..., by Matthew J. Wolak

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:50:54 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Matthew J. Wolak about his new book Loving Your Father Even Though He...: A GUIDE FOR MEN: Acknowledge, Prepare for & Discuss Your Father Wound with Your Dad.

Loving Your Father Even Though He…starts you on a pursuit. That pursuit is of your Father!

This book teaches you how to break through your “Dad’s Defensive Line” to give you the best chance of winning a conversation that leads to restoration, reconciliation, and ultimately - rebuilding your relationship with your Dad!

What makes this book effective is a defined process that leads Men through acknowledgment, then preparation for a discussion with their Fathers about their respective Father Wound (a Father Wound is the emotional pain caused by an absent, neglectful, or abusive father figure).

This Guide leads Men (and Women) through a biblical methodology that will inspire even the faintest of hearts to pursue the most difficult of Dads!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Non-fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction Christian books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Real Marriage Made Simple, by Chris Thurman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chris Thurman about her new book Real Marriage Made Simple, available from Leafwood publishers.

Start Your Journey to a Stronger Marriage Today

Are you ready to take the guesswork out of your relationship? Real Marriage Made Simple offers straightforward guidance to tackle the complexities of marriage. Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Chris Thurman draws on his extensive counseling experience and helps couples take an honest but lighthearted look at important topics. He presents ten essential principles to help couples navigate common challenges and strengthen their marriages, including:

Stay in Your Own Backyard
Own Your Own Stuff
Give More Than You Take Get Your Mind Right
Shoot Straight for Their Good
Each partner will discover how biblical wisdom can help them actively contribute to a healthier, more loving relationship. However, this book provides much more than just advice. The included workbook and a small group guide help readers make meaningful progress toward a better marriage by putting their learning into action.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Every Hour I Need You, by Katie Faris

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 24 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Katie Faris about her new book Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God, available from Crossway publishers.

From early mornings to sleepless nights and busy activity schedules in between, motherhood is difficult, sanctifying work. Confronted with the struggles and unknowns of raising children, women are reminded daily of their need for help, and from this awareness comes the heart cry of every mother: a longing to be known and loved through it all.

Having raised 5 children between the ages of 7 and 18, Katie Faris understands the challenges of parenting and the importance of remembering God’s provision and providence. In Every Hour I Need You, she walks with women, helping them contemplate God’s unchanging character and discover how his purposes are at work, even in the everyday moments of motherhood. These 30 brief devotions focus on distinct characteristics of God―including his sovereignty, generosity, and patience―inviting women to know him more through his word, experience deeper spiritual affections and stronger faith, and serve Christ through the care of their families at home.

30 Brief Devotions: Perfect for busy moms, these short chapters help readers lift their gaze and daily turn to God for strength
Personal and Practical: Katie Faris shares stories that will help women draw connections between their own lives and the biblical truths they are studying
Excellent Gift for Moms of Every Age: Helps women understand how God’s goodness informs motherhood
Each Chapter Features Reflection and Prayer Prompts

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Simplified Faith, by Aaron Armstrong

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 23 May 2025 11:39:30 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Aaron Armstrong about his new book Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It, available from Harvest House Publishers.

Curiosity Welcomed: A Clear and Concise Explanation of Christianity

The Christian faith has incredible life-changing power. And yet too many people—Christians included—know too little about it. The more we truly come to know God, his words, and his works, the more our lives become ripe for transformation.

With practical teaching and relatable storytelling, Faith Simplified unpacks the faith-defining truths of Christianity and their profound bearing on how you live each day. Addressing the curious, the questioning, and the committed alike, author Aaron Armstrong draws on biblical knowledge and centuries of Christian theology to cast light on the faith’s potential to powerfully affect your life.

With abundant insights and engaging discussion questions in every chapter, Faith Simplified will inspire both individuals and groups to embrace faith in fresh, compelling ways. This accessible guide will help you take these truths to heart so you can understand and experience the blessings of Christianity at their fullest.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Review: Novels from Revell

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 19 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest novels available from Revell Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The God of Story, by Daniel Schwabauer

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Daniel Schwabauer about his new book The God of Story: Discovering the Narrative of Scripture Through the Language of Storytelling, available from Baker Books publishers.

Many of us have been taught to read Scripture as a collection of information that needs to be categorized, systematized, and analyzed verse by verse, concept by concept. But the Bible isn't a jigsaw puzzle, and it wasn't written in just Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It was also written in the language of story. And as with every good story, we get to meet colorful characters, unravel mysteries, and see the world from a different point of view. It all makes more sense when understood from the perspective of storytelling.

In The God of Story, Daniel Schwabauer explores the narrative principles of theme, context, characterization, voice, and plot as a lens for understanding the cosmic story arc of God's relationship to humanity. By including creative retellings of biblical stories, he demonstrates how to engage Scripture with imagination.

For a fresh approach to reading the Bible and discovering how its stories connect to your own, start by learning to see God as the master storyteller.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's Heart for Women, by Rhonda Garver

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rhonda Garver about her new book God's Heart for Women: Empowering Women to Answer His Call in Life & Ministry.Daughter of God, Be set Free from
Tradition and Embrace Your Divine Destiny!

For centuries, religion, tradition, and even the devil himself have tried to suppress the role and potential of women. But what does God say about women in life and in the Church? Can women freely embrace God’s call on their lives? Are women esteemed in Scripture and in the eyes of God?

Rhonda Garver, minister and co-pastor of Cornerstone Word of Life Church, reveals the unique power, purpose, and value of women in God’s Kingdom, empowering you to boldly walk in God’s calling and embrace His divine blueprint for your life.

From the Gospels to the Epistles, witness how God liberates and equips women to follow His divine direction for their lives. The question is not where a woman’s place is, but where God is calling her to be!

With comprehensive and encouraging teachings, you’ll learn how:

God doesn’t distinguish between men and women in their ability to serve Him.
God created Adam and Eve as co-rulers since the beginning.
Women held significant positions of authority in the Old Testament.
Jesus was the strongest advocate for the value and worth of women.
God desires every woman to be free to serve Him and fulfill His purposes.

Cast aside the chains of religion and tradition and see women through God’s eyes. Boldly step into your God-given role, igniting a powerful movement ordained by God in this last-day harvest!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Grit and Joy, by Dave Rahn (Part 2)

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:51:19 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dave Rahn about his new book Grit & Joy: Help for Bewildered Families of Teens, available from D6 Family publishers.

In a world where teens are constantly chasing after surface-level distractions, they’re left yearning for something deeper—a joy that doesn’t fade with the next trend. Grit & Joy: Help for Bewildered Families of Teens is the guide that helps parents and mentors step in and offer the kind of joy that comes from a lasting, authentic faith. Grit & Joy takes readers on a journey to disrupt the pace of life that’s been draining us all. They show how we can move from the frantic rhythms of modern life to a pace that invites us—and our teens—to experience the joy of a life with Jesus. This isn’t just about slowing down; it’s about making space for the deeper things that matter. Through practical advice, powerful stories, and a blend of social science, brain science, and biblical wisdom, Grit & Joy offers a roadmap for parents and mentors who want to help teens build lasting, authentic joy. This book provides specific strategies for guiding adolescents toward a deeper, more meaningful faith—one that will carry them through life's challenges and help them thrive. Each chapter includes discussion questions to help adults model a deeper, more authentic faith for the teens in their life. These questions are designed to help families pause, reflect, and engage with the material in a way that fosters deeper understanding and connection. What’s at stake? Teens who are caught in the trap of shallow living. But through this book, parents and mentors can learn to model a deeper faith—one that leads to joy and roots their kids in a lasting legacy.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Review: Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction Christian books available from various publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

An Overdue Match, by Sarah Monzon

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sarah Monzon about her new book An Overdue Match, available from Bethany House publishers.

Can a librarian's matchmaking mischief lead to a love that rewrites their stories?

If the covers of every romance book ever published didn't convince librarian Evangeline Kelly that she isn't heroine material, her fiancé calling off their wedding when she lost her hair to alopecia did. But what's a girl head over heels for love to do when her feelings are unrequited? Matchmake, that's what. Armed with library patrons' check-out histories, she's determined to make at least one love connection--even if it's not her own.

Tattoo artist Tai Davis is used to people judging him with a single glance, so it doesn't surprise him when the town's quirky new librarian believes his bad-boy reputation without giving him a chance. He can't help being intrigued by her, though, so when he discovers Evangeline's secret matchmaking scheme, he's not above striking a bargain with her. She just has to agree to one date with him for every time she uses his hometown knowledge to set up library patrons on a romantic rendezvous. The deal is made, but in the process, they both might learn you can't judge a book--or each other--by the cover.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying with Jesus, by Adriel Sanchez

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Adriel Sanchez about her new book Praying with Jesus: Getting to the Heart of the Lord’s Prayer.

In Praying with Jesus, Adriel Sanchez explores the most famous prayer in history, the Lord’s Prayer, and gets to the heart of each thing Jesus told his disciples to pray for.

Using the Lord’s Prayer as a framework, he unlocks the mystery of prayer, helping readers understand what prayer is, how to navigate the challenges of prayer, and how to form a habit of prayer. Sanchez points the way to how the Lord’s Prayer helps us better grasp the essential truth that we are not meant to try to navigate life in our own strength and wisdom.

Readers will learn that the daily practice of praying based on the Lord’s Prayer transforms them—giving them insight into God’s purposes, bringing the presence of God into lives, and helping to unearth treasures of grace.

Considers some of the reasons behind an inconsistent prayer life and helps cultivate a consistent habit of prayer.
Guides readers into union with Christ that is only possible through the daily practice of praying with Jesus.
Each chapter ends with a prayer from the past, so readers can pray along with our family in Christ throughout the ages.
Includes a foreword by Michael Horton.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Grit and Joy, by Dave Rahn (Part 1)

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 09 May 2025 14:03:29 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dave Rahn about his new book Grit & Joy: Help for Bewildered Families of Teens, available from D6 Family publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Books on Relationships

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 05 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest Christian books- all on relationships!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers, by Jonathan Gibson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathan Gibson about his new book My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers: Big Sums for Little Thumbs, available from New Growth Press publishers.

Introduce preschoolers to numbers found in Scripture with My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers.

Jonathan Gibson helps toddlers and preschoolers learn basic Bible facts along with their 1-2-3s. Each number from 1 to 12 has a bright and engaging page spread featuring a simple number fact and illustrations designed to help children practice their counting through finding the number throughout each page.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers will love to use this book to teach the littlest ones Bible numbers in a fun, easy-to-remember way. By committing these big truths to their little hearts and minds, toddlers and preschoolers will be able to ground their young faith in God’s Word, which will guide them in the years to come. Children will learn about the writers of the Gospels, the days of creation, the fruit of the Spirit, and more.

My First 123 Book of Bible Numbers is the second book in the Big Truths for Little Minds series, which introduces children ages 3–5 to basic concepts of the Christian faith.

Toddler- and preschool-friendly introduction to the numbers found throughout the Bible.
Questions prompt children to find each number throughout each illustration.
Captivating illustrations by Michael Mullan will attract and hold the attention of young children as they learn to count.
Written by a seminary professor and father of four.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Uncommon Answers, by Deanna Shrodes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Deanna Shrodes about her new book Uncommon Answers, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Live a Life Marked by the Uncommon

Every believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to

· reignite a tenacious fire of belief in the one who moves mountains
· persevere in prayer with confidence and expectation
· discern the voice of God to walk in radical surrender and obedience
· discover life-changing lessons in the waiting
· experience extraordinary answers to prayer

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

New Testament Textual Criticism for the 21st Century, by Charles Quarles

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 02 May 2025 15:33:54 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Charles Quarles about his book New Testament Textual Criticism for the 21st Century: A Practical Guide, available from Hendrickson publishers.

A guide to New Testament textual criticism that introduces students to the methods currently used by the most respected specialists in the field.

While there are many introductions to twentieth-century New Testament textual criticism, scholars and students need a twenty-first-century introduction to the praxis of New Testament textual criticism that refines and replaces some elements of the traditional approach in keeping with recent advancements in the discipline. Methodologies known to be deficient are still being taught, and even New Testament commentators apply outdated and problematic methods in their evaluation of textual variants. This new introduction guides readers in the practice of a more refined, reasoned eclecticism to identify the original reading of the New Testament text. Readers will learn to identify variant readings and the witnesses in support of them from the apparatuses in the major editions of the Greek New Testament.

New Testament Textual Criticism for the 21st Century includes several examples and exercises that guide students in applying critical-thinking skills to specific variant units. The goal throughout is to move from abstract discussion to concrete examples to offer students the “picture worth a thousand words.” Most importantly, the book demonstrates how new tools and findings generally discussed only in scholarly literature are changing the text of the most respected editions of the Greek New Testament and can aid researchers in their study of manuscripts.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

REVIEW: Bethany House & Revell fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Bethany House and Revell publishers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Once Upon a Time | Volumes 1 & 2, by Samuel Blumenthal

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

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 (two volumes).

“Stories have always been about us, a mirror in which we can see ourselves—our hopes and dreams, but also our greatest dilemmas.” In Once Upon a Time: A Collection of Short Stories for Those Trying to Find Their Way Home, Volume Two, retired clinical psychologist Samuel L. Blumenthal, Ph.D. once again illustrates gospel truths through story and the lens of God’s perfect love.

Sam Blumenthal came to faith in Christ in mid-life, after growing up in a Reform Jewish home in the South. His thirty years as a psychoanalytically-oriented psychologist gives him a unique perspective on the inner workings of the mind and heart. He says, “Since the dawn of man, stories have been pregnant with meaning, much of which has gone unnoticed. But if you are willing to slow down and listen more closely, stories will meet you in the very places you need them and guide you home where you will be healthy and whole.”

The award-winning author and fellow traveler presents stories to touch hearts and remind us of just how much God desires to be present in our lives. These stories offer us courage to look deeper within ourselves to learn why we think and feel as we do, why we struggle as we do, and what can truly help and redeem us and enable us to find our way home.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Coop Learns He Can, by Sarah Reju

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sarah Reju about her new book Coop Learns He Can, available from New Growth Press.

In Coop Learns He Can, the youngest member of the Wheelie family learns that he is fearfully and wonderfully made by God.

Coop dreams of doing big, important things like his older siblings do. He is excited to go off-roading with Joy, a Jeep, but as a MINI-Cooper, he can’t keep up. Coop becomes sad that he isn’t built to climb rocks and fling mud like his sister and wonders if the Bible verse they had been memorizing about being fearfully and wonderfully made applies to him. When Joy gets stuck and needs her brother’s speed and agility to rescue her, Coop realizes that God did give him special talents of his own.

The third book in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex, Coop Learns He Can will show children ages 3–8 that God made each person unique and special with their own purpose.

Children will learn that God made them just as they are and to trust that God knew exactly what he was doing.
Children will be captivated by a fun story about a family of cars and trucks.
Special section for parents provides points for further conversations about embracing our strengths and weaknesses.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Amazed Again, by Walt Hill

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:31:28 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Walt Hill about his new book Amazed Again: Reclaiming Christ’s Joy in a Fading World.

Weary? Anxious? Uninspired? Joy Is Closer Than You Think.

At one time, you were amazed by Jesus—His love, His presence, His promises. But life happened. Struggles came. Faith became routine. And somewhere along the way, the joy you once had began to slip away.

You’re not alone. More importantly, you don’t have to stay stuck.

In Amazed Again, Walter Hill takes you on a deeply personal and Biblical journey to reclaim the joy that Jesus promised. With honesty and wisdom, Walt shares his own struggles—seasons of loss, burnout, and disappointment—while unpacking the powerful truth that joy isn’t found in circumstances but in Christ Himself.

Through real-life stories, scripture, and timeless wisdom from Christian leaders, this book will help you:

Identify what’s stealing your joy and learn how to get it back.
Experience a fresh encounter with Jesus in the midst of everyday life.
Learning to recognize the beauty of God’s love and grace.
Walk in a joy that doesn’t fade, no matter what life throws your way.

If your heart longs to feel again, to hope again, to be amazed again—this book is for you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Review: Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest non-fiction books available for Christian readers!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Before the King, by Heather Kaufman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Heather Kaufman about her new book Before the King: (Biblical Historical Fiction Novel for Fans of The Chosen) (Women of the Way), available from Bethany House Publishers.

Joanna's wealthy family aspires to Herod's inner circle, but when her father's esteemed position in the Sepphoris Sanhedrin is threatened, her family harbors a dark secret. Entangled in the complexities of aristocratic life and an impending arranged marriage, Joanna is caught between her own desires and maintaining appearances. When tragedy strikes, Joanna grapples with a new future that challenges her sense of duty and hope for love.

Years later, Joanna is forever changed when a rabbi comes preaching a new kingdom and healing the sick. As she contributes to his ministry, Joanna treads a perilous path between a court that mocks Jesus of Nazareth, disciples who view her with suspicion, and a husband who guards his own secrets. With pressure increasing on all sides, Joanna must decide where her allegiances lie and protect her relationship to the Christ, whose message is as compelling as it is dangerous.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Wonderful Surprise, by Sally Michael

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sally Michael about her children's book A Wonderful Surprise: An Easter Bible Verse to Remember (Bible Verses to Remember), available from New Growth Press publishers.

A Wonderful Surprise helps preschoolers learn that Jesus is the King of everyone and everything and helps them memorize Luke 19:38: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

What's a Christian, Anyway? by Glenn Packiam

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:15:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Glenn Packium about his new book What's a Christian, Anyway?: Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

In a time where corruption and confusion have led many to deconstruct or leave the Church entirely, discover the ancient creed that casts a beautiful vision to help you reconstruct your faith and draw you home.

The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope in personalities, and elevated popularity over spiritual maturity. And it's not just the Church that's lost; we are too. As culture wars rage and competing voices argue, many Christians are left asking a basic question, What's a Christian, anyway?

Pastor and theologian Glenn Packiam digs back into ancient Christianity to a time like ours to show you the Nicene Creed and discover how you can return to the living heart of what it means to be a Christian.

In What's a Christian, Anyway? you will:

Discover how the Creed--born in an ancient time of controversy, confusion, and disunity much like today--is not just a statement of beliefs, but a rope to lead us home
Experience an invitation into the mystery and wonder of God through these ancient words
Rediscover a path to becoming faithful witnesses to the way of Jesus as we learn to live into the Creed's beautiful story, stunning hope, and powerful vision of what a Christian is

The world yearns for Christ's joy, peace, and hope, but the gospel is only believable if Christians live like it's true. Join this adventure into the heart of authentic Christianity, and rediscover for yourself the fresh, timeless power of our Creed and return to the living heart of what it means to be a Christian.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Strong and Secure, by Michele Nietert

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michelle Nietert about her new book Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women, available from Zonderkidz publishers.

Deepen your understanding of God the Father with Strong and Secure, the 100-day devotional for teen girls and young women that explores topics like anxiety, self-esteem, and the pressures of everyday life and examines five key traits of God to guide you toward building an enduring relationship with Him.

The Bible tells us to think of God as a Father, but what exactly does that mean for teenagers and young adults who are forming their own identities? Strong and Secure considers the nature of the God who protects, heals, brings peace, provides, and is always present, and shows readers how they can experience Him fully and grow stronger as His child. Through personal anecdotes, Bible passages, and practical advice, Strong and Secure illustrates how God is with you in your anxiety, grief, disappointment, struggles, and even trauma, and that He longs for you to find strength and security in His love, even when others let you down.

Strong and Secure:

Meets young women where they are in life to affirm that they are loved by God and invites them to deepen their relationship with Him
Refers to specific Scriptures that speak to God’s traits and paint a portrait of who God is
Includes a section on how to use this book in everyday life, as well as a topical index to help readers find devotions relevant to their life situation
Is a great gift for birthdays and graduations, as well as moments of struggle

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Pocketful of Wonder, by Amanda Dykes

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:33:03 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Amanda Dykes about her new book A Pocketful of Wonder, available from Bethany House publishers.

Invite Kids to Delight in the Wonder All around Them

In a world increasingly dependent upon screens and technology, it's as crucial as it is countercultural to help kids capture the natural joys and treasures each day holds. Written and illustrated by mom of four, former teacher, and award-winning author Amanda Dykes, this family-friendly field guide offers fifty low-prep or no-prep hands-on activities that invite children and their caregivers to spot the wonders of God's creation. Taking a multisensory approach, each entry

· incorporates physical activity, art, music, poetry, exploration, Scripture, and prayer
· appeals to a vast array of personalities, interests, learning types, and abilities
· offers tools to see and magnify the meaning God has woven into this world
· fills little hearts with hope while pointing to a Creator who loves them very much

Small in size but big in impact, A Pocketful of Wonder is an adventure-filled guide that encourages parents, caregivers, and young children to see and explore our amazing world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Review: Baker Books (Non-Fiction)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Baker Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Daughter of Rome, by Angela Hunt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Angela Hunt about her new book The Daughter of Rome: (Historical Biblical Fiction Set in the Apostle Paul's New Testament Era) (The Emissaries), available from Bethany House publishers.

In Nero's Rome, Calandra helps her father, a renowned sculptor, complete the most significant commission of his illustrious career. But then a catastrophic fire nearly destroys the imperial city, leaving Calandra reliant on a group of Christians--unusual individuals unlike any she has encountered before. Intrigued by their worship of the Son of an invisible God, Calandra grapples with her mistrust, only to find herself indebted to these believers as they help her rebuild her shattered world.

When Emperor Nero begins constructing his opulent Golden House, the people of Rome grow resentful, suspecting him of starting the fire in order to clear the land for his immense palace. Needing a scapegoat, Nero points at those who follow the Jewish Messiah, forcing Calandra to make an impossible choice between right and wrong, friends and family, love and death.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Arise and Eat, by Rebecca Corwin

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rebecca Corwin about her new book Arise and Eat!: How God Reveals Himself through Food, available from Christian Faith publishers.

Everyone eats. In one form or another, regardless of circumstance, we all need food. We spend much of our time procuring, preparing, and consuming it because it satisfies our hunger, provides necessary nutrients, or simply because it tastes good. It also is fun to share with others. Because food plays such a central role in our lives, God often uses it to reveal Himself to us. He uses it to remind us that only He can truly satisfy our deep spiritual hunger. He also uses it to remind us that He is near, and He longs to share sweet fellowship with us. Using a range of foods from grains to greens, milk to meat, and sweets to seasonings, God reaches down into our kitchens, cultures, and customs to show us who He is. When we are weary and discouraged, He reveals His strength and encouragement. When we are full of joy, He joins us in celebration. Throughout our daily lives, He uses food to reveal His hope, His love, His mercy, and the new, abundant spiritual life that can be ours through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. God invites us to walk with Him in His garden and to join Him at His table. He invites us to arise and eat!

Arise and Eat! is a fascinating journey from ancient roasting pits to modern ovens, exploring God's biblical revelation of Himself through food. Using the Bible as its primary source, along with historical insight, scientific evidence, personal experience, and a good dose of humor, Arise and Eat! is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how an extraordinary God reveals Himself in the ordinary stuff of our everyday lives.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Parallel Faith, by Dave Boden

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dave Boden about his new book Parallel Faith: Walking alongside Others on Their Journey to Christ, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Review: Christian Nonfiction (various publishers)

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books in Christian nonfiction!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Discipleship is Leadership, by Rich Griffith

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rich Griffith about his new book Discipleship Is Leadership: Stages of Generational Development, available from D6 Family publishers.

Designed for parents, youth and children’s ministry leaders, mentors, and anyone seeking to make a profound difference in young lives, this book unravels the intricate connection between leadership and discipleship. Based on Erik Erikson's psychosocial development stages, this book offers both theoretical guidance and practical tools for effective discipleship of children and youth. This book aims to simplify discipleship and instill confidence in parents, grandparents, youth workers, teachers, and anyone who cares deeply about leading and disciplining children and youth. This book encourages the reader to explore diverse leadership models and incorporate them into discipleship practices. Includes real-life stories and practical experiences that are complemented by biblical examples, which paint a comprehensive picture of the overlapping spheres of the psychosocial and leadership models. This book uniquely demonstrates how varied leadership models can inform and enhance your discipleship approaches.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The 6 Cs of God's Story for the World, by Jonathan Williams

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Jonathan Williams about his new book The 6 Cs of God's Story for the World, available from WGS Ministries.

Learn to work your way through the Bible by its stories! In the 6 Cs you will learn the narrative of Scripture from beginning to end. The 6 Cs represent the different chapters of God's great story for the world. They are Creation Catastrophe Covenants Christ Commission Consummation. The 6 Cs provides 3 creation stories, 2 catastrophe stories, 4 covenant stories, 8 Christ stories, 2 commission stories, and 1 consummation story. It also provides 3 Introductory stories that show that Christ is the answer to all our problems about guilt, our problems with shame, and our problems with fear. He solves our problems with forgiveness, restoring honor, and giving us deliverance and peace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

In Search of God's Will, by Trevor Hudson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Trevor Hudson about his new book In Search of God’s Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose, available from NavPress publishers.

Have You Ever Asked, “What Is God’s Will for My Life?”

A trusted voice of the Christian faith in spiritual formation and discipleship, deeply shaped by the wisdom of Dallas Willard and St. Ignatius, Trevor Hudson has crafted a “users guide” to discern God’s personal will for our lives. After serving the local congregation as a Methodist pastor in South Africa for almost fifty years, Trevor now lectures, teaches, and offers spiritual retreats both locally and internationally. Over the years this question about discerning God’s will is one that he has heard again and again.

In Search of God’s Will creates a biblical imagination around the concept of discernment and provides practical ways to discern God’s personal will for your life, ultimately helping you to become the unique person God wants you to be.

You’ll be equipped and encouraged in your faith on how to:

align your heart with the heart of God,
attune yourself to your calling,
listen to God in Scripture,
pray the Scriptures,
pay attention to the movements of the Spirit in your heart,
uncover and exercise your God-given giftedness,
notice God’s presence and activity in daily life,
engage in sacred conversations with trusted companions,
make faithful decisions,
take the initiative when God seems silent, and more.

Each concept includes a ‘discernment exercise’ so that you can experience what you are learning. If you have ever wondered about God’s personal will for your life, how your desires and God’s desires intersect, and how God is present and active around you, In Search of God’s Will can help you catch glimpses of what it means to become the person that from eternity you were destined to be.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

AC Review: Charisma House and Regnery Non-Fiction

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Charisma House, as well as Regnery!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

When Grief Comes Home, by Colleen Montague

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Colleen Montague about her new book When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child, available from Baker Books publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Lord Give You Peace, by Terry Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Terry Smith about his new book The Lord Give You Peace: A 28-Day Journey to Thrive in God's Shalom, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Experience the Richer Depths of God's Peace and Well-Being

Inviting you on an eye-opening, heart-healing journey, Pastor Terry A. Smith brings you into the heart of God's true peace. Offering scriptural truths, encouragement, poignant stories, and real-world application, this beautifully designed and interactive book provides 28 readings that recapture the biblical, all-encompassing vision of shalom. As you realign every part of your life with the Prince of Peace and His good promises, you'll discover how to cultivate and thrive in His holistic well-being. Regardless of your circumstance, you can stop struggling against anxiety, fear, and shame--and experience the Lord's productive flourishing and happy fulfillment in your life, relationships, and community.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Trauma Tree, by Lisa Saruga

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:12:45 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lisa Saruga about her new book The Trauma Tree: Going Beyond Survival, Growing Toward Wholeness, available from Kregel publishers.

Trauma doesn’t have to define you.

Trauma is a liar. It claims that all hope is lost and that pain dictates your life. Lisa Saruga understands this struggle deeply. As a licensed counselor, trauma therapist, and a victim of sexual assault, she's been there, and she knows the way out.
The Trauma Tree is a companion for your healing journey. Saruga walks with you through her own story and the stories of survivors, demonstrating how you can move through trauma, avoid re-traumatization, and grow stronger in your mind, body, and spirit.

Woven throughout is a parable of Saruga's front-yard pear tree, a representation of life and longevity . . . until it was crushed by what seemed like irreparable physical trauma. For the pear tree, and maybe for you, too, a devastating event has transformed life from flourishing to simply surviving.

But mere survival doesn't have to be the goal.

Discover the God-given resources you were created with and learn to process emotions, find a healthy support system, and start an effective therapeutic path to healing. Move toward God's goal for you: healing and wholeness.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

AC Review: Barbour Books (March 2025)

Sky High Podcast Network — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:23:51 -0500

This week, learn all about the latest books available from Barbour Books!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Victor's Crown of Glory, by Dorcas Hoover

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Can the church in the Middle East and North Africa survive the ravages of radical Islamic terrorists, or should the believers flee?
What happens when a sheik shouts “Allahu Akbar” during the pastor’s sermon?
Whose voice did the ISIS captive hear in the prison cell?
What was the significance of the Man in white’s message to the Muslim family?
What is the outcome when ISIS wives demand to live with the Christian families?
Will the radicals hang the young pastor they kidnapped, blindfolded, and beat?

From the epicenter of Middle Eastern conflict, refugee stories depict Jesus showing up to care about those who have lost everything. He is reaching out to Muslims, and they are responding in unprecedented numbers. These first-hand accounts include a biography of the courageous, resilient Syrian pastor whose life is fraught with danger, who lives with his ear to the heartbeat of God, and for whom miracles are more common than the falling barrel bombs. Eyewitness accounts uplift and encourage, strengthening the reader’s faith that God will be present in their own challenging circumstances. This is a hope-filled story of triumph on the frontlines of a fierce battle.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Edomite Enigma: Esau, His Children, and Romans 9:10-13

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Jonathan Williams about his book The Edomite Enigma: Esau, His Descendants and Romans 9:10-13, available from WGS publishers.

When we read Paul’s words in Romans 9:13, that God loved Jacob and hated Esau, what are we to make of it? While no one would question that God loved Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, did God hate Esau who was also a son of Isaac and Abraham’s grandson? If he did, why? But let’s back up a couple of verses. There’s more intrigue. When we read in 9:11 that God chose Jacob and not Esau, that his choice was not based on Jacob’s or Esau’s behavior (good or bad), and that the choice was made before either was born, what are we to make of that?

In The Edomite Enigma, Jonathan Williams provides a fresh approach by exploring the historical background of Paul's words. He believes a proper interpretation of Romans 9:10-13 comes by examining the history of Jacob and Esau, the history of Israel and Edom, the prophetic and extra-canonical statements about Edom, and the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. An examination of this history puts the interpreter in the correct frame of mind to approach the verses with the background that informed Paul rather than a centuries-later debates from various systematic theologies.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Four Faces of Christ, by George Shamblin

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:07:20 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to George Shamblin about his new book The Four Faces of Christ, available from Union Hill Publishing.

What You Will Find Inside:
In The Four Faces of Christ, we will unveil a mixture of portrayals of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. Each section focuses on a different aspect of His identity: the gentle Lamb who bears our sins, the triumphant Lion roaring throughout eternity, the humble Servant stooping to wash feet, and the eternal Word speaking all creation into existence.
What to Expect:
• Distinct Perspectives: Discover how each Gospel writer approaches the life and teachings of Christ, shaped by his unique background and intended audience- You’ll see how Matthew emphasizes Jesus’ Hebrew heritage, how Mark draws outsiders like Gentiles in, how Luke gives voice to the marginalized, and how John highlights His divine nature.
•Personal Reflection: Interact with the narrative to determine your understanding of Christ through the various angles provided, reminiscent of how we perceive beauty in art from differing artists and viewpoints.
• Discussion Questions: Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions designed to foster meaningful conversations within your group.
• Weekly Tasks: Commit to the Gospel work with practical tasks that challenge you to live out Scripture truths daily.
As you read, remember that there is always more to discover in the heart of the Bible. Each page you turn may reveal a new gem of gospel truth waiting to be uncovered. Join me in this exploration, which I trust will lead you to see more of Him and less of yourself.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance, by Brant Hansen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brant Hansen about his book Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Brant Hansen doesn't follow a success plan. He just keeps simply showing up and taking Jesus very seriously. And by taking Jesus seriously in all of life, he has become more joyful. More peaceful. And full of laughter. And that attitude is contagious to all who read his bestselling books and listen to his award-winning radio show.

In?Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance, Brant is at his best—sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, you will see how God is moving through people all over the world and learn to:

Retrain how you think about joy and be mindful of its positive impact in your life
See that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxiety
Completely trust the character and promises of God
Claim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10
Live each day simply and with contagious faith and joy

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Romans 9 and the Story Paul was Telling, by Jonathan Williams

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Jonathan Williams about his book Romans 9 and the Story Paul is Telling, available from WGS publishers.

God is faithful! His word has not failed!
These are the foundation-laying, faith-building, and heart-warming words that the Apostle Paul gave to us in Romans 9. Poetically written, symmetrically presented, structurally solid, and spoken with deep emotion, Romans 9 presents Paul’s masterful answer to his objectors who cried—how can you say that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah when so many of our people do not believe? He answered, God is faithful. His word has not failed. Let me show you how.

But the beauty of Romans 9 has been lost. It has been lost in a controversy over its meaning as different sides in a centuries-long debate have used it as an arsenal for weapons. Is it possible to regain what Paul was saying? Is it possible to hear freshly the story that Paul was telling?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Glad I Didn't Know, by Vonna Laue

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Vonna Laue about her new book Glad I Didn’t Know: Lessons Learned Through Life’s Challenges and Unexpected Blessings, available from Morgan James Faith publishers.

Glad I Didn’t Know is a compelling anthology that weaves together the stories of resilient individuals who bravely recount some of the most challenging periods in their lives, as well as unexpected moments of joy and blessings.

The common thread in each story lies in the revelation of what the individuals are grateful they didn’t know during those trying times. Glad I Didn’t Know showcases the transformative power of adversity and uncertainty, emphasizing that the true purpose of life’s challenges often becomes apparent only in hindsight.

Follow along as one person leaves a beloved and lucrative career with no idea what’s next, only to encounter a series of hardships within three months, like a child’s severe injury, a house flooding, and the loss of a parent, while elsewhere a couple retires to help others and enjoy life only for the husband to be diagnosed two weeks later with cancer that was so severe the doctor suggested he go home and prepare his will. Each story delves into the emotional turmoil, anxiety, and uncertainty experienced during these challenging times, followed by an “Aha!” moment where the author reflects on the divine intervention and lessons learned.

Glad I Didn’t Know encourages people to persevere through difficulties, offering a lens through which to view personal situations and see how a sovereign God has worked behind the scenes in unseen ways. By navigating the highs and lows of various life stories, Glad I Didn’t Know serves as a guide to help individuals avoid bitterness, doubt, and worry, fostering a realization that they serve a God who orchestrates all things for good.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Hunted Heir, by Jayna Breigh

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jayna Breigh about her new book The Hunted Heir: A Novel, available from Kregel publishers.

After a tragic loss, private investigator Nona Taylor swore off romantic entanglements and distanced herself from the world. Once a year, on New Year's Eve, she attends church to beg God for forgiveness, haunted by the guilt of driving her twin sister to her death.

Attorney DeMarcus Johnson is determined to climb the ladder to partnership by winning high-profile cases at his Los Angeles law firm, harnessing his ADHD hyperfocus to excel. He's everything Nona knows to steer clear of--an overconfident ex-jock willing to do anything for success.

Their worlds collide when Nona's pastor receives a mysterious letter claiming he's the sole heir to a substantial estate. Desperate for answers, Nona infiltrates a lavish charity ball, only to be found out by a suspicious stranger--so she latches onto DeMarcus and concocts a fib about being his fiancée.

Now bound by a false engagement, the pair reluctantly join forces to discover the truth about the inheritance. But when an unseen enemy strikes, they realize the stakes are higher than they thought. Can Nona and DeMarcus overcome their differences to keep the pastor safe, secure DeMarcus's partnership, and preserve a future for themselves?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Building Spiritual Habits in the Home, by Chris Pappalardo

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Chris Pappalardo about his new book Building Spiritual Habits in the Home: Small Steps You Can Take Today, available from Moody publishers.

From good intentions to actual practice—simple spiritual habits for your home.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The New Loneliness, by Cindi McMenamin

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Cindi McMenamin about her new book The New Loneliness: Nurturing Meaningful Connections When You Feel Isolated, available from Harvest House Publishers.

You Can Overcome Your Feelings of Aloneness

In our age of increased social isolation and growing reliance on technology, genuine connection can feel more difficult than ever. But what if community and closeness are nearer than you thought?

The New Loneliness is about experiencing the authentic relationships God created you for by identifying and overcoming today’s biggest relational obstacles. Cindi McMenamin explores how our current cultural environment and dependence on electronic devices have hindered our ability to connect, and she offers uplifting guidance, biblical insights, and encouraging action steps to help you

release feelings of inadequacy and shame by realigning with how the Lord sees you and understanding His purpose for you
take confident steps toward nourishing healthy, in-person relationships by learning to slow down and operate from a secure attachment to God
thrive within new friendships and community with practical guidance for making life more meaningful and preferring faces over screens

God did not create us to live in isolation. Journey with the Lord from aloneness to abundance, and flourish as you deepen your relationships with God and others.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Desperate Prayers, by Rachael Wojo

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rachel Wojo about her new book Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, available from Skyhorse publishers.

Do your prayers resemble last-minute cries more than first-response chats? You’re not alone in calling out to God in life’s pitch-black moments and wondering if He’s listening.

Enter the powerful secrets of the Bible's eleventh-hour pleas of fifteen men and women. This engaging book invites you into the prayer stories of struggling Bible characters like Hagar, Hannah, and David. Each chapter's simple three-word prayer focus will deepen your trust and affirm your heart that it’s best to be you before God.

The ideal desperate pray-er to shine light on your prayer dilemmas, Rachel Wojo vulnerably shares her heartbreaking experiences of loss while pointing you to your Father. Her prayer journey and promising principles will guide you from frenzied desperation to dependent faith.

When you finish Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, you’ll know that praying in a panic creates a powerful pathway to peace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Finding KIND, by Kari Baker

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Kari Baker about her new book Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR FAMILIES TOUCHED BY AUTISM, ADHD and NEURODIVERSITY

“When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started.”

Kari Baker always loved a good plan. But when her only son Brady was diagnosed with autism in 2014, her plans for a typical parenting experience were shaken to the core. Her journey started with all the pain, uncertainty, and isolation that so many special needs parents encounter, but along the way she found faith, community, and joy in surrendering to God’s design.

Finding KIND is an account of Kari’s initial awakening to Brady’s neurological differences, the early years adapting to life as an autism mom, and later accepting and appreciating Brady for exactly who God made him to be.

Ultimately, Kari’s experiences as a KIND Mom offer practical suggestions for thriving when the best laid plans go awry. Anyone who knows and loves a kid with invisible neurological differences or who is exploring faith in the midst of life’s challenges will find hope and encouragement in Kari’s story.

Kari A. Baker is a former financial services executive and business owner turned author, speaker, and podcaster. She is the founder of KIND Families, a community of people who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences and is the host of The KIND Families Podcast.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Gift of Conflict, by Richard Parrish

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:10:27 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Richard Parrish about his new book The Gift of Conflict: The Art of Biblical Reconciliation.

In a world shadowed by deception and decay, conflict emerges as an unexpected gift—a catalyst for profound transformation and spiritual growth. The Gift of Conflict: The Art of Biblical Reconciliation reveals how conflict can lead to spiritual growth and transformation. Drawing from Biblical wisdom and personal experience, Richard Parrish provides practical insights for overcoming life’s challenges, from strained relationships to personal struggles. This book offers a roadmap to turn adversity into blessings through the redemptive power of Christ, guiding readers to navigate trials with grace and resilience.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Paul's Journal, by Keith Dixon

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Keith Dixon about his new book Paul's Journal, available from Liberty Hill Publishingpublishers.

A fresh and inspiring account of history's most important Church builder - from his perspective. Far from the untouchable images of heaven-gazing saints, the apostle Paul ruthlessly focused on his earthly duty to build God's Church. Before his dramatic conversion he had violently tried to stamp out a heretical sect of Jews - the first Christians. But Paul's encounter with Christ turned his boundless energy to building the young and fragile Church into an established and enduring body. For many modern Christians, Paul's eagerness to act for the Lord, willingness to face danger, and seemingly inexhaustible zeal make him the very model of Godly purpose. But Paul was not perfected on the Road to Damascus. He was human, with a life that spanned decades of personal and spiritual development. Taking the Bible as literal Truth, Paul's Journal offers readers the opportunity to walk with this pivotal messenger of Christ, from the Acts to the letters and beyond. Presented as a first-hand account, it places Paul's familiar voice within enriching historical and cultural contexts that will engage and edify any Christian. Shining a new light on his life from persecutor to martyr, this may be the second-best narrative of Paul ever written. Keith Dixon graduated from Hillsdale College with a degree in History before finishing law school and becoming in-house counsel for a small engineering firm. He never expected to write this book, so Paul's Journal sat in a computer file for the better part of a decade before Keith finally finished the manuscript. By the grace of God, who kept him safe through some fairly wild years, Keith lives with his wife - fellow Hillsdale-grad, Jennica - their three children Adelaide, Clarence Patrick, and Eloise, and their German Shepherd Fenrir in an idyllic western Wisconsin neighborhood.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

With Open Ears, by Karen Wingate

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Karen Wingate about her new book With Open Ears: 60 Reflections on the Wonder of Sound from a Woman Born Blind, available from Kregel publishers.

Rediscover the world through the beauty of sound.

Stop. Take a moment to listen. What do you hear around you?

God filled the world with sound, weaving a tapestry of melodies and rhythms that invite you to marvel at the splendor and power of creation. Through the gift of hearing, we have the ability to appreciate the symphony of life and find beauty in the gentle whispers of wind, the roaring of waterfalls, and the choruses of birdsong. Each sound is a divine invitation to pause, listen, and learn more about God’s character and creation.

Born legally blind, Karen Wingate depended on sound as her lifeline through the labyrinth of a sight-reliant culture. In a noisy world, she found God's presence woven throughout, guiding her steps and revealing his love in the most unexpected places.

Join Wingate on a sixty-day journey as she unveils what creation says about God's character and invites you to immerse yourself in the rich and amazing experience of sound.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Most Overlooked Women of the Bible, by Mary DeMuth

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:14:09 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mary DeMuth about her new book Most Overlooked Women of the Bible, by Mary DeMuth, available from Regnery Faith publishers.

Many of us believe we are unseen.

Memories of being on the outside still haunt us today. We somehow believe we are unique in being overlooked. And yet, the Bible is replete with women just like us—women who felt on the outskirts of life, unseen and voiceless. In their stories, you will not only learn more about the women of the Bible, but you’ll begin to understand that you are both seen and heard.

How about you? Have you ever felt like life has passed you by? When you look back on your pivotal moments, do you feel unseen and overlooked? You are not alone. Not only have others around you experienced the same things, but many women in the Bible have too.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spirit Realm, by Patsy Cameneti

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Patsy Cameneti about her new book The Spirit Realm: The Place We Work with God in Prayer.

Work in a Divine Partnership with God to Unleash Power in Your Prayers

Are you longing for a deeper, more effective prayer life? Do you want to pray with more accuracy and precision? God never meant for you to do this alone! You are meant to co-labor with Almighty God, tapping into the unlimited resources of heaven.

Patsy Cameneti, a global leader on the topic of prayer, invites you to pray from a position of victory, accessing God’s presence, power, and provision. She offers fresh insight on how to escape the snare of praying solely from earthly knowledge and learning to engage in Spirit-led prayer, hindered by nothing.

With practical tools and revelation, you will learn how to:

Break free from earth-bound prayers and ascend to a realm where God’s plans are revealed
Shift from praying to convince God to do something to prayers empowered by what God already wills
Recognize God’s Word as a powerful weapon in your spiritual arsenal
Partner with Jesus as the stairway between heaven and earth, revealing God’s purposes for every prayer you utter

Embrace scripture, prophecy, and praise as access points into the spirit realm and become a force against the enemy! God has called you to a higher place of prayer—a partnership with Him. It’s time to align your prayers with heaven’s perspective, tapping into resources that can only be found in the spirit realm.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Seeing the Good in It, by Phil Zielke

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Phil Zielke about his new book Seeing the Good In It, available from Oasis Audio publishers.

WHERE IS HOPE FOUND IN TIMES OF DEEP SUFFERING?

At the age of twenty-two, Phil Z was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Instead of starting his new career as a fourth-grade teacher and getting engaged to the
love of his life, he experienced uncertainty and despair in the face of tests, surgeries,
appointments, medications, and a myriad of devastating symptoms caused by both
cancer and treatment.

In your darkest times, who is there for you? What is your source of strength and peace?
What promises can you cling to that actually bring hope? These are the questions
Phil wrestled with as he learned that his determination and self-confidence were no
longer enough. This wrestling led him to a greater intimacy with God and a desire
to help others in similar situations. This is how Phil’s Friends—a ministry that sends
cards and care packages to those with cancer—was born.

With reflection questions at the end of each chapter, Phil encourages readers to
see God’s hand in the story of their lives and discover the good in even life’s most
difficult circumstances.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Magnificent Jesus, by Tony Cooke

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Tony Cooke about his new book Magnificent Jesus, available from Harrison House publishers.

Know Jesus Intimately and Live In His Abundant Freedom

Are you yearning for an intimate encounter with Jesus, to embrace the fullness of the life he promised? Do you long to know Jesus not just as a figure of history but as your ever-present, ever-living Lord?

In a world where cultural portrayals of Christ often overshadow biblical truth, it’s time to rediscover the Jesus of the Scriptures—the cornerstone of our faith.

Drawing from over 40 years of study and travel as a worldwide Bible teacher, Tony Cooke offers you a multifaceted vision of Jesus who stands in a class all his own from eternity past through eternity future. Prepare to have your eyes opened to a wondrously expansive view of the Messiah!

Within these pages lies a treasure trove of scripturally rich insights that will allow you to:

Uncover the mission and ministry of Jesus
Delve into the richness of his names, titles, and divine attributes
Discover the unrivaled centrality and supremacy of Jesus in all things
Revisit the pivotal moments of his life, death, and resurrection
Encounter his ongoing ministry to believers and his unfolding plan for the ages

Don’t settle for a surface-level understanding of Jesus. It’s time for you to behold the Son of God in all his glory and experience the reality of his kingdom. Take this step and find your faith renewed, your spirit emboldened, and your life transformed.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Even if We Cry, by Terrie Todd

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Terrie Todd about her new book Even if We Cry.

Nina’s one task is to keep her family together while a world war threatens to rip them apart.

Warned they “mustn’t cry,” British teenager Nina Gabriel and her two young siblings board a ship bound for Canada as part of the WWII child evacuee program in 1940. Nina’s mischievous brother and seasick sister test her limits on the long voyage—but her burden of responsibility grows still heavier in Canada.

Determined to fulfill her promise to her parents, Nina battles to keep the siblings together through what they all hoped would be no more than one school term. Months turn into years. Unfamiliar Canadian customs, a foster sister who resents them, the mysterious deaths of their host family’s other children, and the birth of a new brother back in England complicate Nina’s world. It doesn’t help when David, the boy she’s grown to love, enlists in the air force with no end to the war in sight.

When a telegram arrives after a London bombing, will Nina find a way to fulfill her promise for the brother she’s never met? Will the Gabriel siblings learn that each of them is loved, even if they cry?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Mighty Like Gideon, by Steve Gray

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Steve Gray about his new book Mighty like Gideon: Revived and Battle-Ready at Your River of Testing, available from Chosen Books publishers.

What You Thirst for Determines Your Destiny

Diving deep into the gripping account of Gideon in Judges 6-8, Steve Gray and J. D. King reveal the fundamental truth that everyone has a spiritual thirst--and how and where you choose to quench that thirst determines your destiny. Leading you to the shores of timeless biblical truth, Gray and King invite you to jump headfirst into the rejuvenating waters of spiritual encounter, transformation, and activation, equipping you to

· rekindle your relationship and connection with God
· discover your God-given calling
· align with His divine purposes
· regain your spiritual footing
· nurture your unique spiritual gifts
· rise above any circumstance to step into your destiny

Your river of testing awaits. Seize this moment, revive yourself in the Lord's empowering, life-giving streams, and become mighty like Gideon.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sacred Refuge, by Lynne Rienstra

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:28 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Lynne Rienstra about her new book Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis, available from Kregel publishers.

Find Your Safe Place in God

The world is broken. Wars and natural disasters upend communities, tragedies strike our marriages and families, and sickness wracks our bodies. More than ever, we feel the effects of living in a fallen world.

When crisis hits, we can feel overwhelmed, scared, and alone. Our instinct is to retreat and take cover. But where are we hiding? Often in flimsy shelters of our own making. What if you could find a place where you feel safe in your soul, where even the worst that life dishes out cannot shake your faith or steal your peace? It's a place so deeply rooted in the presence and love of God that nothing can move you.

In the pages of Sacred Refuge, you'll meet women--both biblical and present-day--who have stared in the face of challenges like homelessness, hunger, life-threatening illness, the loss of a child, debilitating sin, life-altering rejection, and untimely death, yet find Christ to be their enduring refuge. Author Lynne Rienstra invites you to join this sisterhood and learn from these women's fears, mistakes, and triumphs. To enhance your journey, she offers Transforming Truths, application questions, and a study guide.

Step our of your isolation--as these women did--and into Christ's sheltering embrace. Learn how to make it your permanent dwelling place, invite others to share this sacred refuge, and begin to change the world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Embrace the Journey, by Becky Murray

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Becky Murray about her new book Embrace the Journey: Becky Murray's Story, available from Sarah Grace publishers.

Becky Murray is a pioneer. Her heart is with the lost, parentless and abandoned, always seeking to reach and care for those in need. Her journey is one of miracles, faith and perseverance, overcoming obstacles to achieve the plans that God has put in her heart. Whether it is orphans in Kenya, widows in Sri Lanka, child slaves in Pakistan or vulnerable girls at risk of trafficking across the world, Becky's life message to stop for the one has resulted in thousands of lives being changed.We never know what lies at the other side of our obedience to God. Becky simply said yes and allowed God's story to unfold through her life. Reading this book will inspire, encourage and challenge the reader to embrace all God has for them too reaching the 'one' in their world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sundays at the Track, by Lee Weeks

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Lee Weeks about his new book Sundays at the Track: Inspiring True Stories of Faith, Leadership, and Determination from the World of NASCAR, available from Revell publishers.

Maneuvering a 3,400-pound machine at nearly 200 miles per hour among dozens of other race cars is intense. So is life. And the experiences of NASCAR drivers, crews, owners, and executives on and off the track are ones all of us can benefit from in our everyday lives. In 36 chapters about many of your favorite NASCAR personalities, Sundays at the Track shares true stories and testimonials that offer hard-won lessons on

· forgiveness
· grace
· perseverance
· patience
· endurance
· sacrifice
· winning graciously
· losing honorably
· self-control
· faithfulness
· integrity
· suffering
· purpose
· and more

Perfect for the stock car racing enthusiast in your life, Sundays at the Track celebrates the drive to overcome trials, experience God's best, and reach our own victory lane.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Legends Die Young, by Brian Barcelona

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:21:11 -0600

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Brian Barcelona about his new book Legends Die Young: No One Lives Until They Die, available from Charisma House publishers.

Every martyr had surrendered long before their ultimate sacrifice, death.

This book will help me to grow in faith and strengthen my understanding of all that God is. I will watch as God patches up the wounds of my heart so that I can step fully into the calling and all the plans that He has for my life.

Legends Die Young unveils the journey every believer embarks on—a battle against forces seeking to separate them from their faith in Jesus. In an era marked by deconstruction and great offense, where the timeless solution lies in the essence of discipleship, this book isn’t just a collection of narratives; it’s a repository of practical wisdom and contemporary tales featuring modern legends in the Christian faith who selflessly sacrificed themselves to ensure the longevity of their faith. It echoes a truth: every martyr had surrendered long before their ultimate sacrifice, death.

Many books teach you to be a better you; few teach you to lay your life down. Within these pages readers will explore transcending bitterness, betrayal, and unforgiveness, as well as navigating through the storms of hardship with grace and mercy as our guiding lights. Whether readers are shepherding a small group or leading stadiums, this book underscores the essence of nurturing their heart’s core and fostering an unwavering connection with God—a connection resilient against the cunning schemes of the devil, ensuring a life marked by resounding victory.

This book aspires to penetrate the very essence of a believer’s soul, igniting in them an unshakable and triumphant faith in Jesus. It’s crafted to profoundly impact readers, equipping them with tangible tools to overcome challenges, accompanied by real-life narratives of individuals who have traversed similar paths.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Something I Am Not, by Cher Gatto

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Cher Gatto about her new book Something I Am Not.

2020 Christian Indie Award for Best YA; 2020 Carol Finalist for Best YA

SOMETHING I AM NOT is a powerful look at the insidious world of human trafficking right in our own backyard, and the redemptive story of a young man's fight to get out.

A father who never loved him … A woman who stole his worth … And a brother he couldn't protect.

Where does someone run in the face of his deepest shame?

Billy McQueen works hard to keep his life together ... and concealed. At seventeen, he dreams of an escape from the barroom, his father's manipulation, and the advances of his father's girlfriend. However, on his eighteenth birthday, Billy is introduced to a younger brother he never knew he had. An eight-year-old who is barely capable of navigating the corrupt world of his father's boxing club.

In order to secure his own freedom, Billy must fight for it. But to save his little brother who is next in line for the slave trade ... he must die for it.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Overwhelmed, by Debbie Barr

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:21 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Debbie Barr about her new book Overwhelmed: How to Stop Trying to Do It All (Hope and Healing), available from Aspire Press publishers.

Overcome the burden of “too much” and drill down to what really matters using biblical frameworks, clear overviews, step-by-step applications, and much more in Overwhelmed: How to Stop Trying to Do It All.

Do you have too many tasks on your to-do list but not enough bandwidth to complete them? When we are stressed-out and running on empty, we are driven by what’s urgent instead of what’s really important. Life robs us of joy and keeps us from the good works that God prepared in advance for us (Ephesians 2:10). Are you ready to discover your true purpose and trade overwhelm for peace?

In Overwhelmed, author Debbie Barr empathizes with readers who are suffering from an overload of information, stuff, and complexity. She unpacks the physical and emotional effects of “too much” and offers smart strategies that can interrupt overwhelm and prevent it from happening in the future. Barr encourages us to cast our cares upon the Lord while taking well-structured, practical steps, including:

Establishing priorities
Pondering what to offload
Practicing monotasking techniques
Allowing for unstructured time
And much more!

Key Features of Overwhelmed

Easy-to-Understand and Read – It’s never been easier to get help on your journey to peace and purpose! With definitions, clear outlines, visuals, and scannable lists, you’ll be able to grasp key information at a glance, no matter how busy your schedule is.
Biblical – Enjoy getting biblical examples, scriptures, and word studies to help you grasp a deeper understanding and clarity of your purpose.
Practical – With step-by-step instructions and research-driven advice, Overwhelmed will equip you with everything you need to turn the overload of “too much” into God’s “just right.” Whether you’re dealing with burnout from your career or a mountain of life changes happening all at once, get the keys you need to turn to God for answers and peace.
Real & Compassionate – Using true stories and compassionate advice, Overwhelmed will at once make you feel seen and hopeful in whatever circumstance you face. Get the encouragement and motivation you need to keep moving forward.

Life is too short to miss―your journey of discernment and peace starts today with these practical and helpful insights and powerful tools from Debbie Barr’s handbook Overwhelmed.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Choices She Made, by Felicia Ferguson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Felicia Ferguson about her new book The Choices She Made, available from End Game Press publishers.

In 1997, seventeen-year-old Madeline Williams is torn between continuing her family ranching legacy and accepting her Army-bound boyfriend's marriage proposal.

But when an assault by John David Billings, the son of a wealthy rancher, leaves her pregnant, Madeline sacrifices both options, choosing to leave town and raise the child alone.

It's been several years, and when she returns to her hometown to meet with her father, rumors circulate about John David's trial--for assaulting other women. Madeline struggles with the secret she's kept from her daughter--and everyone but her father--all of these years.

If she testifies, John David could be put away for good. Doesn't help that he's hired a killer lawyer, and it would take a testimony like hers just to put him behind bars. But if she unveils her past, that could have some dangerous repercussions for her daughter.

She has trusted God throughout her entire life, but can she trust him to carry her throught his trial?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Behind Closed Doors, by Jessica Peck

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jessica Peck about her new book Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Believe it or not, your kids WANT to talk to you about the social and health challenges they’re facing. But are you ready? Jessica Peck, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mom of four, helps parents escape the secrecy and shame surrounding tough conversations and approach them from a Christian foundation.

Today’s teens are feeling more isolated, anxious, and depressed than previous generations, and are struggling with more complex challenges. Jessica Peck (DNP, APRN) has spent countless hours advising and encouraging parents after talking to their teens behind closed doors. In the privacy of her exam room, she has treated teens with mental illnesses, responded to suicide attempts, treated self-harm wounds as well as the emotional trauma of cyberbullying, sexting, pornography addictions, and numerous other issues. Through it all, Jessica found that teens really want to talk to their parents but don’t know how.

Jessica seeks to move the private conversations that happen in the clinic to relationship-building conversations at home. Behind Closed Doors is a guided lifeline to help you strengthen your connection with your kids. You will be able to:

Get professional advice on tough teenage issues from a medical perspective, as well as the true stories of patients
Discover suggested settings, activities, and question prompts to give you conversation keys to unlock doors for open dialogue on tough issues with your teens
Share a time of reflection with devotional readings, relevant Bible verses, Scripture-based prayers, themed music playlists, and more
Prompts to write 12 Legacy Letters: a generational keepsake for teens

Covering topics including mental health, social media, suicide, sexting, gender identity, substance abuse (with a chapter focusing on vaping), and more, Jessica Peck's book will encourage and strengthen all parents—married, single, or divorced; grandparents, stepparents, godparents, bonus parents, adopted parents—anyone who is serving a parental role in a teen's life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Love Your Life Project, by Kareh Ehman

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Karen Ehman about her new book The Love Your Life Project: 40 Days to Prioritize Your Passions, Cultivate Productive Habits, and Refuel with Times of Rest, available from Bethany House publishers.

Because Life's Too Short Not to Love It

If someone watched how you spend your days, would they be able to tell what your passions and priorities are? Sadly, sometimes we allow the trivial activities of life to crowd out what's truly important.

Offering a road map back to a life of purpose and passion, bestselling authors Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk help you unlock a vibrant life uniquely suited to your personality, season of life, and schedule limitations. Packed with encouragement, biblical advice, real-world help, and personal discovery, this 40-day journey includes interactive workbook components to help you

· discern and pursue your passions and priorities
· craft a personalized action plan deeply rooted in Scripture
· manage the tension between your relationships and your responsibilities
· cultivate a life-giving routine of rest and productivity
· impact others for eternity through your life and gifts

When you focus on what matters most, you can live with confidence and joy.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Healing Touch, by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Suzanne Woods Fisher about her new book A Healing Touch: (Amish Fiction about a Small Town Community Doctor and an Abandoned Baby), available from Revell Books publishers.

Ruth "Dok" Stoltzfus is the kind of doctor who still believes in house calls, addressing not just her patients' physical needs but their emotional ones too. When newly widowed Bee faces a breast cancer diagnosis, Dok connects her with Fern Lapp for support. When her painfully shy assistant Annie finds herself drawn to a new calling, Dok goes to great lengths to help her achieve her dream. And when an abandoned newborn mysteriously appears at her office one frosty morning, Dok's world takes an unexpected turn as ripples of change touch several lives.

A Healing Touch is a captivating tale of compassion, resilience, and the bonds that form in surprising places. Bestselling and award-winning author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you into a new story that's like medicine for the weary soul. Join Dok, Annie, and the tight-knit Stoney Ridge community as they navigate the twists of fate, discovering that sometimes the greatest healing comes from the heart.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When it Hurts, by Lina Abujamra

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Lina Abujamra about her new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts, available from Moody Publishers.

Faithfully walking—and uncovering joy—on a road paved with suffering.

The Christian life is marked with great suffering. We live in a fallen and broken world full of disappointments and the loss of dreams. And there is a cost to following Christ—often painfully felt in close relationships.

In her book StillStanding, Lina AbuJamra shares how God’s refining process makes Him bigger in our hearts and transforms us into people who are like Him. Our pain can lead to despair and bitterness, or it can make us more like Jesus. But we must be willing to undergo the refining process—and this hurts.

Lina shows us the truly amazing and beautiful reality that we can have joy amidst the most difficult of circumstances. Without denying the real pain many of us carry, Lina shows Christians how to rediscover joy. She shows us how God’s presence is our guarantee for joy no matter what we’re going through. Lina looks to current and biblical stories to show us how refined people can be used by God to persevere and build His kingdom.

I love talking about God’s radical calling of His children and what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, especially when it hurts. If there is one thing that continues to surprise me as I follow Jesus, it’s the difficulty of the journey, the unexpected delays, the detours, the disappointments, and the waiting. Despite what I know about God, I still catch myself taken aback by the amount of suffering endured in the pursuit of one’s calling. It is my hope that this book inspires hope in the hearts of followers of Jesus who have encountered suffering as they have pursued obedience to Christ.

Still Standing is an updated edition, previously published with the title Stripped.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Homelife, by Charity Gibson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:25:13 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Charity Gibson about her new book The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Homelife.

Homemaking is about values and priorities rather than job status.
It’s time to ditch the notion that women who work outside the home are not homemakers and redefine homemaking as nurturing relationships and cultivating a lifestyle that allows for flourishing within the home (as well as eventually extending beyond).
Working Christian mamas can nurture thriving homelives for their families by cultivating relationships, setting healthy routines, and embracing simplicity to practice kingdom living. A woman’s homelife and work life can be molded to honor God, our families, and our employers when homemaking is valued and prioritized.
The Working Homemaker encourages countercultural simplicity, relationships, healthy household rhythms, margin in schedules, and, if possible, work flexibility. Homemaking is not just what we do at home but also the choices we make regarding being away from home that allow for our time at home to be lifegiving.

Who is this book for?
•Working moms
•Moms who are considering employment
•Working women who are considering motherhood
•Anyone else who wants to better understand and support working moms

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Lonely Less, by Mike Novotny

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mike Novotny about his new book Lonely Less: 6 Steps to a Less Lonely Life.

You’re never alone—and always loved!

Loneliness—it can stem from digital connections, the loss of a spouse, self-isolation, family rifts, or even feeling alone in a crowd. We’ve all wrestled with loneliness at times . . . but you don’t have to stay trapped in it.
Learn how to exchange your loneliness for a life of deeper, more satisfying relationships with this book by Mike Novotny.

God made you to enjoy a vibrant relationship with him, resting and rejoicing in his never-ending love. But loneliness robs you of this joy and keeps you isolated from others. This book gives you practical steps to help you
find joy in God’s daily presence,

build bridges in your family,
fight for face-to-face friendships, and
share the love you want to receive.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spirit Code, by OS Hawkins

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to OS Hawkins about his new book The Spirit Code: 40 Truths About the Holy Spirit That Every Believer Should Know, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Find answers to your heart's questions about the Holy Spirit, understand His power, and embrace His work in your life today.

In The Spirit Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins introduces us to the Holy Spirit: God in us, with us, and for us!

Find renewed spiritual transformation as you discover:

Ways the Holy Spirit appears in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation
How we know when the Spirit is at work in us
Why it matters that the Holy Spirit has been present since before the beginning of time
What we can learn about the Holy Spirit from the book of Acts
What it means to be "sealed" with the Holy Spirit

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Your Brightest Life, by Jessie Minassian

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jessie Minassian about her new book Your Brightest Life: Tips for Navigating Relationships, Health, Faith, Mindset, and More, available from Zonderkidz publishers.

Today more than ever, as a young woman you can use an extra dose of optimism to tackle the challenges and complicated situations in your life. Inside Your Brightest Life, Jessie Minassian draws on over twenty years of questions and feedback from teen- and college-aged girls to dive into the topics you care about, presenting honest truths and tested tips from a Christian perspective that help you live a life of purpose, joy, and faith.

Maybe you’ve heard it all—God loves you, made you perfectly, and has wonderful plans for your life. But when it comes to nervousness about your future, wondering whether that guy likes you, or dealing with the mean girl in your head, sometimes what you know gets lost. The good news is, you don’t have to tackle everything alone. Your Brightest Life pairs humorous yet wise stories with practical tips to help you navigate the most important questions and challenges you face. And with short, easy-to-read chapters made to fit into your busy schedule, it’s the perfect way to start a journey toward a brighter future, filled with deeper wonder, faith, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

Your Brightest Life helps you take control of your life and make the most of every opportunity with:

inspiration to live life with courage and determination
real-world advice about everything from relationships to personal growth, time management, exercise, and staying healthy mentally and physically
tips that address the challenges you face—like loneliness and uncertainty about what comes next—in new and relatable ways

The 70 stories in the book are organized by categories that include:

boys
friends and family
health and beauty
faith
mindset
life skills

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sparrows, by Jason Gray

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:25:30 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jason Gray about his children's book Sparrows, based on his song of the same name.

Taking inspiration from the song "Sparrows" by Jason Gray, this story teaches children that God loves and cares for them deeply.

Award-winning musician, Jason Gray, along with children’s book author Jes Woller and illustrator Hilary Griffith team up to tell the story of a young girl who worried constantly. She worried about her little brothers making her late, forgetting to bring her lunch to school, or getting teased about her stutter. When her desk was moved next to Annabelle’s, she had more to worry about than ever. One Sunday morning Ellie heard about how God cares for the sparrows, and something started to change.

Matthew 6:26-27 - Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

A Merry & Bright Adventure, by Katie Trent

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Katie Trent about her new book A Merry and Bright Adventure: A Christmas Devotional for Family, Faith, Food, and Fun, available from Whitaker House publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Healing for Every Heart in Adoption, by Jodi Jackson Tucker

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jodi Jackson Turner about her new book Healing for Every Heart in Adoption:Redemptive Prayers and Strategies for Adoptive Parents, Adoptees, and Birth Parents, available from Baker Books publishers.

In this groundbreaking book, adoption advocates Betsy S. Kylstra, Lisa C. Qualls, and Jodi Jackson Tucker--an adoptee, a birth mother, and an adoptive mother--reveal that adoption is rooted in both loss and redemptive victory. And healing is needed by all in the adoption triad--adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents--to experience restoration and wholeness.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Restored, by Cindy Brinker Simmons

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Cindy Brinker Simmons about her new book Restored: Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces, available from Redemption Press publishers.

You might be living in a fragile place after loss, pain, or grief. Is excitement in life and fullness of purpose too hard to imagine embracing right now? You are not meant to go through this alone.

With a voice of empathy, wit, and vulnerability, Cindy Brinker Simmons will walk you through practical tools and biblical truths that will reconnect you to God, others, and yourself. Restored’s message is for anyone who needs:

a fresh infusion of hope
a gentle reminder of God’s love and goodness
a healthy dose of inspiring thought and strength to persevere
a helpful roadmap to move forward and experience God’s plan and purpose
an effective way to reconcile and strengthen relationships

Restored will help you choose joy in the midst of heartache and hardship. You will be encouraged!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Fritz and the Midnight Meetup, by Megan Hill

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Megan Hill about her new book Fritz and the Midnight Meetup: A True Story About Kids Who Prayed, available from B&H Kids publishers.

One by one, the children tiptoe down the stairs . . .

It's midnight at the orphanage, and a group of children are sneaking to the kitchen to pray together. Would anyone else come too? they wonder. Night after night, more children join the fireside prayer meeting. But a bully named Fritz threatens to disrupt the group. When he sneaks down to scare the other children, will Fritz be the one who is surprised?

In this heartwarming story, readers will share the excitement as the boys and girls creep down the dark stairs, and they will feel the tension of the bully’s threats. But most of all they will discover the difference children can make when they pray together. Based on a true story from a German orphanage in 1860, Fritz and the Midnight Meetup celebrates the blessing of corporate prayer—and how children play a valuable part.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus? by David Brickner

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to David Brickner about his new book Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?: 12 Key Prophecies That Unfold God's Plan, available from Moody Publishers.

How will we be able to recognize the Messiah?

Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah, but how can we know if that is true? Jesus revealed the truth about himself through passages in the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings—which together comprise the Tanakh (the Old Testament).

In Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?, Messianic Jewish author David Brickner likewise guides us through twelve prophecies from all three sections of the Tanakh to show:

why God promised a Messiah.
how God planned to bless the whole world through the Jewish people.
the location and strange circumstances of the Messiah's birth.
how and why the Messiah would suffer and die.
how the Messiah would exceed human limitations . . . and more.

You’ll also find stories of contemporary Jewish people who discovered compelling connections to Jesus in their own Bibles.

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or a committed believer—if you are in search of truth, this book is for you. Come and see how God’s timeless plan to redeem and renew the world still shines as a beacon of hope today.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, by John Amos Comenius (A Conversation with Tim Price)

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Today, Luke Taylor talks to Tim Price about the book The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, originally by John Amos Comenius, available from Ekklesia Press.

Find out more about this book at his website: https://labyrinthoftheworld.com/

***ONE OF THE BIGGEST PUBLISHING STORIES IN 400 Years***

If you loved Pilgrim’s Progress, now you need to read what inspired it. Labyrinth of the World was written 55 years prior to Pilgrim’s Progress yet it remains virtually unknown to English readers. Now this work has been made more approachable for readers of every type.

In this newly adapted and illustrated tale, Pilgrim, the protagonist, meets many characters with character trait names. He experiences despair, vanity, and violence as well. Pilgrim desires to live a good life, to be meaningful and significant. He must choose a life's involvement. To do so, he goes on a tour of the world to see what he might put his hand to doing. He is aided in his tour by Mr. Ubiquitous and Mr. Delusion, whose sole effort is to get Pilgrim to see the world as they want him to see it. Pilgrim gets to see all the world offers in work, life, and meaning. Yet he is baffled. His guides get frustrated with his seeming obstinance. He then is tried before Wisdom, queen of the world. Finally, Pilgrim is abandoned by his journey guides. He becomes despondent. However, he meets Jesus Christ and his life is transformed.

This book illustrates how a follower of Christ can live in a world that is falling apart and rise above the existence of their times. This volume also features a significant section about the author –John Amos Comenius–his times, and his legacy that will encourage us in our own day. Comenius lived in a time when his world was coming apart at the seams, but he was able to offer it something it could not give itself. Comenius became the father of modern education. He was a philosopher, theologian, pastor, father, and mentor. His biography, as well as his allegory, are remarkable.

Now, on the cusp of the 400th anniversary of this tale having been written, this story has been made much easier to read. It has new illustrations. In addition, for the first time in history, this version is made available in color hard bound, eBook, and Audiobook editions so that it can be enjoyed in every way possible.

This book isn’t just a book. It’s a piece of art:

16 newly commissioned illustrations
24 Endorsements
32 page historical and biographical feature about the author: John Amos Comenius
Full-Color throughout
Newly adapted easier to read narrative
Also available in eBook and Audiobook

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Rediscovering Christmas, by John Greco

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to John Greco about his new book Rediscovering Christmas: A Twelve-Day Journey to the Manger, available from B&H Books.

Year after year, countless believers immerse themselves in the story of the first Christmas, rehearsing the well-known tale of the baby King who was born into the humblest of circumstances. But for some, the nativity story has become so familiar, it has been robbed of its power. For others, the biblical narrative is more like a puzzle: the pieces are all there, but it’s not clear how they all fit together. Luke talks about shepherds and a census, while Matthew deals with wise men and an escape to Egypt. There’s a star and a manger and more angels than you can count—it can be hard to keep it all straight!

Rediscovering Christmas is a modern paraphrase of the Christmas story, drawn directly from the Gospels and created to help readers see the Father’s heart in details that are all-too-often overlooked. The result is a seamless retelling of Jesus’s birth that will fascinate new and mature believers alike. Also included are twelve devotional essays that invite readers to step into the first Christmas story as if they were there, going deeper into cultural contexts that will help them discover the goodness of God in fresh and surprising ways. This beautiful, hardcover volume is perfect for quiet times, group study, or family reading, and is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

What's Really Causing My Kid's Bad Behavior, by Jeff Schadt

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:14:39 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff Schadt about his new book What's Really Causing My Kid's Bad Behavior?

It’s hard when we love our kids and desire to help them, but just can’t figure out how to address their struggles and behavior issues. This quick-read, eye-opening book will help you understand the often hidden factors that dramatically impact our kid's behavior, motivations and struggles. It will offer insights into why what you’re doing is not working and ideas for moving forward. Parents who read this book often identify key roots below their kids’ challenges and desire to learn how to target them through our Leading with Love Coaching Cohort. Over 75% of the parents who read What’s Really Causing My Kids Bad Behavior? and participate in Leading with Love Cohorts see their kids’ turn around without the need of a counselor.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Untaken and Untaken Too, by C.O. Wyler

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to CO Wyler about her new books Untaken: 12 Hours Following the Rapture, and Untaken, Too: 12 Days Following the Rapture.

What would you do? Your husband is missing; you don't want to be pregnant; you witness a horrific airplane accident, and you learn all babies and young children have disappeared. Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah Colton may think she is in control, but she's far from the truth, not realizing the Pre-Tribulation Rapture has occurred. Enter the writer's mind as she deals with this imminent, amazing event.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Restored by the Storm, by Bill Derrick

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:45:55 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Bill Derrick about his new book Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges, available from Morgan James Publishers.

Restored by the Storm offers a compelling narrative that delves into the universal struggle of facing life's unexpected challenges.

Drawing from personal experiences, Restored by the Storm provides a profound exploration of how individuals navigate tumultuous phases in their lives, encompassing both personal and professional realms. It addresses heart-wrenching questions that arise when life takes a sudden, unexpected turn, leaving one to grapple with the reality of a disrupted existence.

This inspiring testament to the human spirit's resilience emphasizes the potential blessings hidden in life's trials. Advocating for a steadfast, positive attitude rooted in faith, it provides hope and guidance to a wide range of audiences, including Christians, those seeking life's purpose, business owners, and individuals facing medical challenges and other seemingly insurmountable situations.

A tale of survival and a beacon of hope, Restored by the Storm shows that control in life is often limited to one's attitude and effort, especially when navigating through turbulent times. It reveals that life's trials and failures are as instructive as its successes, underscoring the importance of learning and growing stronger from these experiences. Highlighting the role of faith in finding strength and restoration, the story encourages embracing a new normal with gratitude and redefining success on one's own terms, fostering optimism for a future aligned with one's life purpose.

Restored by the Storm instills a sense of inspiration essential for anyone seeking to find meaning and strength in the midst of life's storms, assuring them that there is still much to achieve and cherish, even after significant losses.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

101 Considerations for Foster Parents, by David Wermuth

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to David Wermuth about his book 101 Considerations for Foster Parents, available from Mascot Books publishers.

101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster Parents

The topics addressed in this book―self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, tips on how to advocate for yourself and foster youth, and more―come from the real-life experiences and practices of David Wermuth, therapist and foster parent.

101 Considerations for Foster Parents is an essential read for individuals working with foster youth, be they agency staff, teachers, medical personnel, or community members. Through these key insights and tools, and Wermuth’s personal downfalls and triumphs in his foster parent journey, anyone can improve the care and relationship between themself and foster youth.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's Holiness vs Man's Lawlessness, by Carl Barrett

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about his new book God's Holiness vs. Man's Lawlessness, available from Resource Publications publishers.

""We will always obey our Lord at all costs."" This is the opposite of the spirit of lawlessness, which despises authority and cultivates chaos, division, and destruction. And there is no doubt that lawless and unrighteous acts are on the rise throughout this country. In a time when unholiness is rampant in our homes, schools, communities, churches, and abroad, there are alarming concerns about these escalating acts. If we're not students of God's word, growing in his grace and love as believers, we can find ourselves vulnerable to the rise of unholiness because it can distort our minds, heart, and attitude. It's important that God's children are on the front line in pursuing God's most divine nature of holiness and living as intentional followers of Christ. Because make no mistake: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit are not pleased with all the unholy practices saturating our lives. They are calling believers to intercede in the gap and bridge God's holiness in people's lives! As devout Christians, we are needed more than ever because an intense battle of spiritual warfare is spreading where evil is trying to take over, and we cannot allow this to happen.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Consider the Lillies, by Jonny Ardavanis

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:54:43 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jonny Ardavanis about his new book Consider the Lilies: Finding Perfect Peace in the Character of God, available from Zondervan publishers.

Find freedom from anxiety as you lift your gaze from the problems and pressures of this world to the changeless and powerful character of your heavenly Father.

Is my cancer back? Is my job secure? Will I ever get married? Are my children safe? Our lives are often a chronicle of trouble, pain, and uncertainty--and God's children yearn for peace. Many who wrestle with anxiety and despair know that the Bible calls them to "trust God," but what does that even mean?

In Consider the Lilies, pastor, podcaster, and speaker Jonny Ardavanis shows us God's consistent response to those who are worn down by worry and badgered by melancholy: He proclaims His own character. Drawing on that perspective-shifting model, Jonny offers biblical insight on how to ground our thoughts and fix our gaze on who God is.

Compassionate, biblical, and timely, Consider the Lilies explores:

How dwelling on the character of God is the surest pathway to peace
The root causes of anxiety and worry in the Bible
What the Bible says about the integration of our physical and spiritual lives
Why worry grieves God's heart as our Father

Consider the Lilies is for those who long for liberation from their anxiety and fear--and desire to deeply know the God they are called and enabled to trust. If you are starved for hope and gasping for peace, consider the character of your heavenly Father, who welcomes all who are anxious, fearful, and melancholy to trust in Him.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Freedom Through the Narrow Gate, by Mark David Pullen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mark David Pullen about his new book Freedom Through the Narrow Gate, available from Morgan James Fiction publishers.

Follow Jacob as he leaves the safety of the mouse village for a taste of blackberries and a daring adventure, only to come face to face with the menacing Swamp Rats and their vicious leader, Caine.

Jacob, inspired by his grandfather’s tale of “The Legend of the Great Mouse,” longs for an adventure of his own. When he steps beyond the village with his friend Rudy on a simple blackberry hunt, they are unexpectedly captured by the feared Swamp Rats. Inside this dangerous realm, they meet an unexpected ally, a rat burdened with guilt and yearning for redemption. As the story progresses, Jacob and his new friend’s destinies intertwine as they discover deeper truths about family, friendship, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

However, lurking in the shadows is the sinister Caine, an escaped lab rat who grows increasingly unhinged as the situation unfolds. As Jacob navigates the swamps, he and his allies must confront Caine’s dark ambitions. Will they be able to outsmart this formidable foe, or will the story of their adventure in tragedy?

Perfect for young readers who love tales of camaraderie, redemption, and high-stakes adventure, Freedom Through the Narrow Gate is a heart-stirring continuation of the world introduced in The Oasis King.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Left Out: Believing My Story is for God's Glory, by Jill Atogwe

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jill Atogwe about her new book Left Out: Believing My Story is for God's Glory, available from B&H Kids publishers.

Have you ever wondered if, when God was creating you, He left something out?

As kids grow up and start comparing themselves to one another, feelings of inadequacy creep into their hearts.

Did God forget to make me as tall as everyone else?
Why didn't God make me able to eat the food those kids can eat?
I wonder if God left out my ability to sing like the rest of my family.
Why didn't God give me straight hair? Pretty skin? Name-brand clothes?

Left Out is a rhyming reminder that while God didn't give everyone the same bodies or abilities, everything God left out is something He can use to write our stories for His glory. First-time author Jill Atogwe compels kids to believe that God uses what we see as our weaknesses to make us strong. By leaving some things out, we can learn to trust Him instead of ourselves. After all, God sets boundaries for his children in pleasant places (Psalm 16:5–8).

The cute and quirky illustrations show an array of kids of diverse races, varying cultures, different abilities and disabilities, distinct talents, and various socioeconomic statuses.

As kids read and look through the pictures, they'll see that every child wonders if God accidentally left something out of them. But God doesn’t accidentally do anything; He intentionally created each person differently for His special purpose. By the end of the book, kids will be repeating the book's chorus,

“What God left out is part of my story;
It's all for my good and all for His glory!”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Redemption Corridor, by Daniel Wright

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:34:09 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Daniel Wright about his new book The Redemption Corridor: Understanding Sacred Topography in the Holy Land, the Pattern of YHVH, and the Way of the Messiah.

Centered in Israel’s biblical heartland, lies a narrow strip of terrain, which I believe is a chosen region, above all others on the earth. I call it The Redemption Corridor. This unique swath of land was exclusively selected by YHVH (the God of Israel) for His own sovereign work of both implementing and commemorating the redemption of humanity. Within this terrestrial rectangle, an astonishing list of familiar, biblical events (and especially their geographic locations) all appear to have been arranged in an obvious east-to-west, somewhat linear, orientation.

In this book, I will explain the who, what, and where of these amazing events straight from the text of the Bible. I will further elucidate my findings and speculations using extra-biblical writings, historical sources, archaeological data, and toponymy. I am convinced the origin, function, and purpose of the Redemption Corridor is older than the earth itself, from eternity past. I believe that in our shared future, this remarkable strip of land will absolutely play the central role in YHVH’s global consummation of this terrestrial planet into Divine Holiness—the Geulah (or Redemption) foretold by the prophets (and sages) of Israel.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Serving as Jesus Served, by Michele Howe

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michele Howe about her new book Serving as Jesus Served: Practical Ways to Love Others, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

In Serving as Jesus Served: Practical Ways to Love Others, Michele Howe equips men and women to better understand their calling as God’s chosen ones to make a distinct and holy impact in the world. She begins by unpacking what it means to serve God and what this looks like in day-to-day life. Designed to be highly practical, Serving as Jesus Served offers readers specific Bible passages that describe our responsibilities as servants and how to implement them in a world that pursues the opposite.

Each chapter highlights a specific passage of Scripture for deeper study and includes a real-life story that illustrates how a servant is to respond to difficulties, opposition, or resistance from others. Every story is followed by a biblical application essay, a Take-away Thought, a Prayer of Confession, a Call to Action, and a Call to Serve prompt for every day of the week. Also included are inspirational quotations, memory verses, and introspective questions for readers to contemplate and pray about. Serving as Jesus Served answers the question posed by many earnest believers: “How do I best serve Jesus in a world so hostile to my faith?”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

She Who Dwells, by Jessica Landmon

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jessica Landmon about her new book She Who Dwells: Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace.

CAN I REALLY LIVE A LIFE OF PEACE RATHER THAN ONE CONSUMED BY FEAR?

Fear and anxiety are issues that women continually struggle with. This is not God’s intention for His daughters. He wants them to be set free from the lies of the enemy so that they can become all they are destined to be in Christ Jesus. She Who Dwells is a verse-by-verse study of Psalm 91, digging deep into the promises of God. This book will equip women to live lives of faith and trust in their Creator.

This eleven-chapter book is designed for group or personal study and is appropriate for women of all ages. Women will:

Learn practical techniques in how to get into the presence of God
Discover what dwelling with their Heavenly Father actually looks like
Understand how to trust the Lord at His Word
Dive deeper into a study of the character, nature, and the very heart of our loving Creator

Instead of being consumed by the “what-ifs” of this world, a woman will learn to dwell in the arms of her Heavenly Father when the storms of life come rolling in.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Desperate Prayers, by Rachael Wojo

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:30:24 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rachael Wojo about her new book Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, available from Skyhorse publishers.

Do your prayers resemble last-minute cries more than first-response chats? You’re not alone in calling out to God in life’s pitch-black moments and wondering if He’s listening.

When you finish Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, you’ll know that praying in a panic creates a powerful pathway to peace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Finding KIND, by Kari Baker

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kari Baker about her new book Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.

“When an earthquake occurs, the tectonic plates shift far beneath the surface, and they never go back to where they started.”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Now That She's Gone, by Chelsea Ohlemiller

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chelsea Ohlemiller about her new book Now That She's Gone: A Daughter's Reflections on Loss, Love, and a Mother's Legacy, available from Revell publishers.

The day your mother dies is the day you acquire a powerful and persistent new companion--grief. It is also the day you become the keeper of a legacy that has the potential to affect generations to come. Between a past you can't let go of and a future you can hardly find the energy to think about, you stand. The ground may feel shaky, but it is sacred. And it must be tread.

With vulnerability and honesty, Chelsea Ohlemiller walks you through her own journey of grief at the loss of her mother in order to help you along yours. These raw reflections on heartbreak, love, and hope in the midst of sorrow can help you put words to your own tangled feelings when you are speechless with grief. Chelsea does not couch her narrative in spiritual jargon or edit her feelings into "acceptable" sentiments that ultimately mean nothing and help no one. Instead, she invites you to be radically honest about your anger, disbelief, and sorrow so that you can move forward even if it feels like you will never be able to move on.

Whether you had a great relationship with your mother or a complicated one, you will find in this book a compassionate and understanding friend for the days, months, and years to come.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Forever Matters, by Katy Shelton

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:50:50 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Katy Shelton about her new book Forever Matters: How the Return of Jesus Completes You, available from Iron Stream publishers.

If the world feels unpredictable and challenging, it might be time to explore your forever. If it feels like the news feeds and social media posts are suffocating your faith and stirring anxiety, your soul may find comfort in seeing what lies ahead. You can know where you’re going, and you have been told what lies ahead. There is a road map of sorts, a glimpse into the future, a revelation. By peering into the only yet-to-be-fulfilled book of prophecy in the Bible, Forever Matters—a daily devotional—puts you on the road to gaining insight into the future as well as your life today through the person of God and His son, Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Someone Else, by Debbie Barr

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Debbie Barr about her new book Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Someone Else, available from Aspire Press publishers.

Packed with practical advice, diagrams, statistics, photos, quizzes, and scannable outlines, this compact guide to caregiving is easy to read and gives you key information at a glance. Get expert knowledge distilled into easy-to-follow steps and apply them immediately to refresh and recharge your caregiving journey.

Enjoy having:

Trustworthy advice for both seasoned and new caregivers (and everyone in between)
A Scale of Burden quiz to assess your current level of self-care
12 Signs of Stress & specific steps to manage them (PLUS: 3 happiness boosters for caregivers)
How to Build Your Team: step-by-step instructions to get help (and exactly what to say)
And much more

Caregiving is draining―emotionally and physically. From changing bandages and diapers, to managing medical appointments and picking up prescriptions, caregiving can feel like an endless journey. But here’s the great news: the caregiving experience doesn’t have to be like that. When caregiving tasks are shared and caregivers understand how to take good care of themselves too, the whole experience can be much brighter for everyone.

Trusted Help for Caregiving from Those Who’ve Been There

In Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Someone Else, award-winning author and speaker, Debbie Barr, writes with compassion and understanding, taking an honest look at the ups and downs of caregiving. She shares the real-life experiences of caregivers and the things they’ve learned along their journeys. This book will help caregivers like you know how to gather a team to help shoulder the caregiving load. You will be able to:

Identify when you’re nearing burnout
Discover the help available to you (and what to say)
Take specific action steps to cope wisely and learn to thrive
Know when the caregiving needs to change (and why it DOESN’T mean failure)

Key Features of Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Someone Else

Caregiving will provide everything you need―from the basics to step-by-step details―to not only get you started on your journey, but to make the most out of your time and talents. Key features include:

Reliable―Award-winning author and speaker Debbie Barr unpacks real-life experiences and seasoned advice into trustworthy nuggets of caregiving gold you can carry with you throughout your day. Get refreshed and revitalized with compassion and truths from those who have experienced the emotions and journeys you are going through.
Quick and Easy-to-Use―Caregivers rarely feel like they have time for themselves, so this guide has been designed with a busy schedule in mind: packed with concise summaries, scannable outlines and visuals, and distilled step-by-step instructions, you can absorb everything you need with as little or as much time as you have.
Practical―Whether you need to apply a self-care routine, build a care team to support your loved one in need, or make a big change in your care plan, get concise step-by-step instructions (including exactly what to say) and start immediately!
Flexible―A little or lots of time. Brand new or seasoned caregiver. Short- or long-term care. Regardless of your situation, this handy minibook has practical applications for everyone.

Caregiving is never just about the person needing the care; it’s about the caregiver too. You will come away from this book encouraged and equipped to face the caregiving journey with hopefulness and peace of mind.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Bridge-Building Apologetics, by Lindsey Medenwaldt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lindsey Medenwaldt about her new book Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to Get Along Even When We Disagree, available from Harvest House Publishers.

Winsome Apologetics Makes for Effective Apologetics

Bridge-Building Apologetics is about establishing caring and compassionate relationships with those whom you desire to reach for Christ. In this friendly and helpful resource, you will find

inspiring examples of relational apologetics from people in the Bible and modern-day bridge builders
strategies for thoughtful and productive interactions with unbelievers and people of diverse faith backgrounds
practical tips for engaging non-Christians in relationships and faith-centered conversations, with real-life examples

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Controlled Burn, by Brooke Martin

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:41:55 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brooke Martin about her new book Controlled Burn: Rising From the Ashes to Forge an Unshakable Faith, available from Dexterity publishers.

What if life’s fires can not only be controlled but can also spur new life? In Controlled Burn, Emmy-winning news anchor and reporter Brooke Martin helps readers navigate their own fires with purpose and emerge stronger than before.

Confronted with a fatal diagnosis for their unborn baby girl, Brooke Martin and her husband faced an unimaginable choice, grappling with how to move forward amid a sea of unanswerable questions. Yet, in the midst of unspeakable grief, Brooke’s faith and vulnerability not only laid the foundation for her own healing but also for a global movement toward resilience and recovery.

Controlled Burn: Rising From the Ashes to Forge an Unshakable Faith weaves together invaluable advice, spiritual insights, and raw truths learned from Brooke Martin’s greatest trials, offering readers guidance to walk through life’s fires and come out unburned. Whether in pregnancy, the workplace, marriage, or otherwise, we are bound to experience suffering in life. How we respond can be the difference between our destruction and our growth.

In Controlled Burn, Brooke Martin will guide readers in:

healing and moving forward after tragedy or hardship
gaining a better understanding of their natural talents and gifts
listening for God’s voice in times of adversity and recognizing suffering as an invitation to grow closer to Him
shifting their perspective of pain into a period of self-growth
discovering how to use their own experiences to help others in similar circumstances

Controlled Burn proves that miracles can happen when we are willing to surrender ourselves to God and walk into the fire with faith.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Hey Friend, by Tega Taylor

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tega Taylor about her new book Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotions on Friendship (for Girls, by Girls), available from B&H Publishers.

As the world experiences a loneliness epidemic, we need friendship as much as we ever have before.

People could live their whole lives online. School, church, work, and a social life can all be found on the internet, providing opportunities to trade deep friendships for convenient yet shallow acquaintances. The easier it becomes to be independent, the harder it is to find togetherness––especially for teen girls and young women.

Hey Friend: 31 Journaling Devotions on Friendship helps girls know that God made them for friendship. They don’t have to live life alone. Each devotion is written by young women for young women and offers relatable stories of friendship, passages of Scripture, journaling questions, and practical ways to find friends instead of staying isolated. Friendships end, begin, and change all the time, and Hey Friend is every girl's guide to learning how to navigate friendship in changing seasons from switching schools to going off to college to needing to walk away from certain friendships and invest in others.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Strong Heart, by Jill Garner

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jill Garner about her new book StrongHeart: Cultivating Humility, Respect, and Resiliency in Your Child, available from Moody publishers.

For all parents who desire to raise a generation of kids with strong hearts.
Parenting. It’s the most important endeavor of our lives. And there’s no shortage of advice on how to raise kids. But amidst the chatter of competing voices, how do we sort the folly from the wisdom? In StrongHeart, author Jill Garner cuts through modern parenting myths and trends to deliver the bold truth about what it will take to raise the next generation. Jill provides evidence-based solutions for parents seeking to raise children of character who can overcome—rather than succumb to—a culture full of turmoil.
Jill focuses on the education of the heart as she shows parents how to:

Champion self-respect rather than self-esteem
Replace happiness with deep, lasting joy
Instill a heart of gratitude that stifles innate selfishness
Develop GRIT (Guts, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity)
Engrave other-centeredness on kids’ hearts. . . and more

More than ever parents feel burdened to raise kids who are brave, resilient, and kind. This book enables us to see beneath the surface of our children’s struggles to the heart attitudes that determine kids’ thoughts and actions. This is an essential resource for parents, grandparents, and anyone who has a heart for cultivating in children a StrongHeart.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Average Joe, by Coach Joe Kennedy

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:56:17 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Coach Joe Kennedy about his new film Average Joe.

More info right here: https://averagejoemovie.com/

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

You are Not Behind, by Meghan Ryan Asbury

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Meghan Ryan Asbury about her new book You Are Not Behind: Building a Life You Love Without Having Everything You Want, available from Harvest House Publishers.

What if God has more in store for your life than you’ve given him credit for?

The pressure of unmet milestones and unfulfilled dreams can make you feel like you’ve already missed out on the life you were “supposed” to have. But you don't have to exhaust yourself trying to keep up in order to enjoy what's right in front of you.

In You Are Not Behind, Meghan Ryan Asbury will help you create a life you love with the one you already have. Drawing on biblical wisdom and relatable stories, Meghan will guide you to

release the internal shame and external pressure of "where you should be" while still being honest with God (and yourself)
free yourself from comparison and secretly keeping score with the people around you so you can have the community you long for
understand the actual meaning of contentment and realize you can hold on to hope for the future without letting it overshadow today’s happiness

Authentic and encouraging, You Are Not Behind will teach you to grieve the hard, celebrate the good, and embrace the in-between of where you are and where you want to be.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Fight Anxiety with Joy, by Linda Buxa

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Linda Buxa about How to Fight Anxiety with Joy, available here: https://timeofgrace.store/products/how-to-fight-anxiety-with-joy

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Aim for the Uprights, by Stu Crum

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:17:56 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Stu Crumm about his new book Aim for the Uprights: The Intentional Playbook for Success in Faith, Family, and Business.

Put all your aspirations within reach with one simple game plan!

Finally a playbook for harmonizing career aspirations with family time.

You have tried getting up extra early, following smart money tips, and working marathon hours that deprive you of family time and vacations. How do you like your returns? Aim for the Uprights proves you don’t need to grow wings to soar. Simple choices, consistency, and a zeal for trusting small steps will take you higher. You may now skip habitually “following” as a method of ascent. To score each day, just answer one question: What is my intention?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

You Can Trust God When Life Hurts, by Amber Albee Swenson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Amber Albee Swenson about her new book You can Trust God When Life Hurts, available from Time of Grace publishers.

What do you do when life hurts? Everyone needs to know how to answer that question because everyone, at some point, gets hurt. How do you respond when your children make devastating choices? Where do you turn when death robs you of a loved one? What do you cling to when the dreaded diagnosis comes in? You need more than bubbly inspiration to see you through life’s storms. You need a God who meets you in the blurry confusion of heartache and carries you through to the other side. That’s the loving Father you’ll meet in this book by Amber Albee Swenson, which takes you through the Bible to reveal how God always comes through when his people trust him in their pain. Discover how to find faith when things don’t make sense, adopt a hope-filled perspective in hard times, receive grace for when you fail, and so much more! Whether you’re navigating hurt right now or fortifying your faith for the days to come, You Can Trust God When Life Hurts will help you live with hope in God no matter what comes your way.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Confronting the Thief, by Jane Hamon

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jane Harmon about her new book Confronting the Thief: Take Back What the Enemy Stole and Declare Divine Recovery over Your Heart, Family & Life.

Recover All the Enemy Has Stolen

We've all felt the gut-wrenching helplessness of loss when the enemy has stolen something from us: finances, health, peace, a promise or opportunity, even family and friends. Yet even in the most hopeless of situations, you can go from victim to victor.

With uplifting teaching and piercing prophetic insight, Jane Hamon outlines the enemy's tactics to steal, kill, and destroy--and imparts biblical revelation, practical decrees, and prayers to

· take authority over the thief
· experience full restoration
· live in supernatural provision, prosperity, and power
· possess your prophetic promises
· receive a double portion of all you lost

Jesus came to bring life to the fullest. It's time to contend against the enemy's death and destruction, arise in strength and wisdom, and recover all he's stolen from you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Embracing Our Full Victory in Christ, by Derek Mason

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:34:48 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Derek Mason about his new book Embracing Our Full Victory in Christ: The Journey from Darkness to Light.

A deeply informative and insightful exposition on the essential yet often-neglected
ministry of Christian spiritual warfare, Embracing Our Full Victory in
Christ: The Journey from Darkness to Light is a Bible-based and detailed account
of the challenges and triumphs of confronting and overcoming demonic influences
in a world—and, tragically, often within a church—that fails to acknowledge
spiritual powers.
Inside, pastor Derek Mason guides readers through Christian discipleship
counseling, offering powerful tools to connect with the Holy Spirit. He illustrates
how effective spiritual warfare is a battle of both the spirit and the mind,
showing how both deliverance and counseling contribute to enduring freedom
from darkness.
Drawing from extensive Scriptural study and Mason’s vast experience
confronting darkness, this guide was crafted from the trenches—not the ivory
tower—and includes a collection of testimonies from individuals who have experienced
struggles, bondage, and the transformative freedom and healing that
God brings.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Fathers on the Future, by Michael Svigel

Sky High Podcast Network — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michael Svigel about his new book The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd-Century Eschatology for the 21st-Century Church, available from Hendrickson Academic publishers.

Many today with an interest in eschatology face a problem: They have forgotten the past. Incorporating the basic foundation and structure of the second-century premillennial, futurist eschatology of Irenaeus of Lyons and other church fathers, this book develops and defends their positions through a thorough exegetical, theological analysis. It makes a case for a contemporary Irenaean premillennial eschatology, arguing that it is a reliable framework for a biblically defensible, theologically balanced, and historically informed eschatology.

The Fathers on the Future begins with the belief that Irenaeus and other early church fathers represented a widespread and well-developed eschatology inherited from those who were close associates of the apostles. It then explores some of features of that early eschatology, clarifying obscure points, strengthening some elements, and correcting a few missteps. By looking back to Irenaeus and the eschatological emphases of his age, this book provides a new approach to eschatology today―new to contemporary readers but ancient in its original perspective.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The 1916 Project, by Seth Gruber

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:11:22 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Seth Gruber about his new book The 1916 Project: The Lyin', The Witch and the War We're In, available from Vindex Media.

Do you look around at our country, our culture, and wonder:

"HOW DID WE GET HERE?"

The 1916 Project unearths the how and why of our "progressive" culture shift. In 1916, the founder of Planned Parenthood opened her first clinic that launched America into a moral revolution that would have far-reaching consequences worldwide. Seth traces a direct path from Planned Parenthood to the Nazis to the current Democratic Party. Along the way, he makes stops in unexpected places, like the offices of Playboy magazine, the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and an ancient altar dedicated to the god Molech. The connections will shock you-perhaps even anger you-but you will not be the same after learning the truth. And if you've ever struggled to articulate your pro-life convictions against the onslaught of woke propaganda, this book will help you shatter every liberal lie you've ever been told. Fair warning: once you understand what's really happening, there's no turning back.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Forgiveness: The Choice That Sets You Free, by Debbie Barr

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Debbie Barr about her new book Forgiveness: The Choice That Sets You Free, available from Aspire Press publishers.

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things you may ever have to face. But it’s also one of the most important and rewarding things you can do. Packed with practical advice, helpful visuals, scannable outlines, and encouraging scriptures, Forgiveness is an all-in-one resource to get you started on your forgiveness journey today! This book will help you:

Understand what forgiveness really is (and what it’s not)
How to know when you’ve truly forgiven someone
Find hope and empathy for a hardened heart
And much more

Making the brave choice to forgive can benefit us in amazing ways―in fact, it sets us free! Even more amazing is the mysterious fact that God can bring something good out of even your most painful wounds.

All-In-One Scripture- and Science-Driven Forgiveness Advice
Award-winning author and speaker, Debbie Barr, explains the high price we pay to our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing when we cling to resentment, bitterness, and thoughts of revenge. Backed by science, psychology, and scripture, this all-in-one book will help you equip your empathy, faith, and resilience to rise to the challenges forgiveness may bring.

Writing with compassion and understanding, Barr shares her own experience with forgiveness and stories from others who have made the choice to forgive. She also shows how forgiveness can bring peace of mind, self-respect, and the kind of wellbeing that God wants us to have.

Forgiving others is what God requires of us―and the more atrocious the offense, the more we need his help to do the hard work of forgiveness.

Key Features of Forgiveness: The Choice That Sets You Free

Biblical – Enjoy getting biblical examples, scriptures, and word studies to help you grasp a deeper understanding of forgiveness.
Practical – With step-by-step instructions and research-driven advice, Forgiveness will equip you with everything you need to let go and live. Whether you’re dealing with a recent betrayal or a generational wound, get the keys you need to turn to God for freedom and peace.
Real & Compassionate – Using true stories and compassionate advice, Forgiveness will at once make you feel seen and hopeful in whatever circumstance you face. Get the encouragement and motivation you need to keep moving forward.
Easy-to-Understand and Read – It’s never been easier to get help on your forgiveness journey! With definitions, clear outlines, visuals, and scannable lists, you’ll be able to grasp key information at a glance, no matter how busy your schedule is.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever, by Steve Miller

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Steve Miller about his new book Foreshadows: 12 Megaclues That Jesus' Return Is Nearer Than Ever, available from Harvest Prophecy publishers.

In Matthew 24, after Jesus gave His disciples a profound, detailed description of what will happen prior to His second coming, He urged them to “keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come” (verse 42). So as we seek to follow His commands today, what are we to watch for?

Foreshadows explores 12 major trends that point toward Jesus’ ever-nearing return—and that illuminate how God’s faithfulness, wisdom, and sovereignty are on display all around us. As you read, you will…

identify occurrences in today’s world that align with specific end-times prophecies outlined in the Bible
discover how to walk “not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16)
grow in your trust and reverence of God, looking with confidence and wonder toward the future He has promised to those who are His children

Foreshadows will equip you to recognize the signs pointing to the end times while inspiring you to take hope in the knowledge God holds our chaotic world firmly within His control. Behind the scenes, He is at work—setting the stage for Christ’s return and the glorious eternity that will follow!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Level Up, by Chris Pace

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Luke Taylor talks to Chris Pace about his new book Level Up: How to Advance in Your Calling and Never Get Stuck, available from Messenger International.

IF YOU DON’T FIGHT FOR YOUR FUTURE, YOU WILL FORFEIT IT.

Does it feel like your life is in a holding pattern while others all around you seem to be moving forward with purpose?
Do you feel disappointed because you’re not where you thought you’d be at this point in your life?
Do you feel frustrated, sensing you were made for more, but don’t know how to attain it?
Do you struggle with fear and depression, desperate to find fulfillment and meaning for your life?

You’re not alone. At one point or another, we’ve all heard these words spoken over us: “You’re full of potential!” But as life goes on, what was once a compliment can easily become a painful critique–an ever-present reminder that you are not where you could be—where you should be.

One of the greatest tragedies in life is unfulfilled potential—all that could have been but never was. Sobering, isn’t it? That’s why it’s not enough to be full of potential . . . unless it’s being realized! And no one wants to reach the end of their life only to look back with regret.

Level Up: How to Advance in Your Calling and Never Get Stuck provides the roadmap that will help you make up for lost time and accelerate your progress—propelling you forward.

Brought to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Loving Your Adult Children, by Gaye Clark

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Gaye Clark about her new book Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel, available from Crossway publishers.

Gospel-Centered Framework for Navigating Relationships with Adult Children

As kids grow, so do the pains of parenthood. Patterns of miscommunication and resentment can cause damage over the years, leaving parents and adult children with a fractured relationship. Confused, hurt, and sometimes angry, moms and dads can struggle to know where to turn for help and where to look for hope.

With grace and empathy, author Gaye B. Clark comes alongside readers bearing the weight of parenthood. Encouraging readers to view themselves as image bearers of God first and parents second, Clark shifts readers’ focus to their relationship with Christ while showing how the relationship between parent and child can be a catalyst for understanding the gospel. Loving Your Adult Children examines the fruit of the Spirit in relation to parenting adult children, offers study questions for reflection, and shows how walking with God is the best next step for struggling parents.

Appeals to Parents of Adult Children: Empathetically addresses the pain and suffering associated with parenting
Lasting Gospel-Centered Hope: Shifts readers’ focus from their horizontal relationship with their children to their vertical relationship with Christ
Biblical Perspective: Discusses each fruit of the Spirit and how they apply to relationships with adult children
Reflective: Study questions provide tools to help readers apply the book’s content

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Waiting is a Waste, by Mark Vroegop

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 11:58:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mark Vroegop about his new book Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life, available from Crossway publishers.

Exploring 6 Characteristics of Waiting to Prompt Wisdom from God and Gain Invaluable Peace
Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances―others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. We grow impatient by immovable traffic or crave an impending answer to a medical condition. Whatever our current circumstances, our innate response is to take action rather than stay still.
In Waiting Isn’t a Waste, author Mark Vroegop calls believers to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. Vroegop explores what it means to wait on God through 6 important characteristics―waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational. This book not only teaches readers how to wait on God but inspires them to embrace waiting―for it prompts wisdom from God and brings invaluable peace to the present.

Written for Christians in Seasons of Waiting: Those struggling with anxiety, discouragement, or weariness as they wait
Explores 6 Characteristics of Waiting: Waiting is hard, common, biblical, slow, commanded, and relational
Written by Mark Vroegop: Author of Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, which was named the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Dialed In, by Jim Ramos

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:33:27 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jim Ramos about his new book Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God, available from David C. Cook publishers.

Males are born. Men are made. Dialed In motivates and equips men to become spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities as they stand strong in a dangerous world.

Popular podcaster Jim Ramos speaks to the hunger deep within the masculine soul in this practical exploration of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. Men who wonder how to lead well in today’s confusing culture will find:

Twenty key qualities of a man of God, such as servanthood, vigilance, and faithfulness
What it means to function at “full capacity” in every aspect of life
Insights into why Paul’s letters aren’t just for pastors but for all of us
What true masculinity looks like in God’s eyes
How men can live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ

God made man to live at his highest level—both spiritually and physically—to carry the full weight of his masculine soul. Including self-assessments and questions for small groups, Dialed In goes beyond vague principles to teach men how to become God’s man and hear the words their souls crave: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Finding Faith in the Field, by Ben Hylden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:59:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ben Hylden about his new book Finding Faith in the Field, available from Christian Faith publishers.

On a cold April day, sixteen-year old Ben Hylden tried on his suit coat for the upcoming school prom, then sped toward nearby Park River, ND for an appointment.

Running late and driving too fast, he lost control of his car on ice, flipped the car and was thrown out the passenger's door-plunging face first into an icy field. Hylden's face and body were crushed beyond recognition, along with his dreams of being a basketball star.

After being found by his parents in the field just minutes later and rushed to a nearby hospital, he was only given a 5% chance to survive due to the severity of his injuries. However, as he dramatically surpassed the expectations of his doctors, he miraculously escaped his supposed death sentence and began on a remarkable journey of faith and recovery where he endured many life hardships, which ultimately taught him what truly matters most in life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

40 Day Stand, by Jason Carver (Part 2)

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jason Carver about his new book 40 Day Stand. This is part one of a two-part interview, which will be concluded next week.

No matter the level of brokenness or legal status… God can restore any marriage.

“Jason, why don’t you kiss the girls before you leave for church?”

Pastor Jason Carver was completely blindsided when he arrived home that afternoon to find that his wife, Christine, and their daughters, Sydney and Abby, had moved out. But he refused to accept defeat. In the depths of his despair and longing for restoration, Jason embarked on a remarkable journey guided by the Holy Spirit. Well over a year later, despite a finalized divorce, months without contact, and Christine's new relationship, their marriage was restored.

As someone who has experienced firsthand the transformative power of God in resurrecting a seemingly dead marriage, Jason offers hope that no matter how dire the circumstances, no matter the level of brokenness and no matter the legal status, God can heal and restore any marriage.

In “40 Day Stand For Marriage Restoration: A 40 Day Journey Empowering You to Stand Supernaturally for Marriage Restoration”, you’ll find:

Empowering scriptures supporting restoration
Daily prayers
Faith-filled declarations
Reflective questions
Testimonies of restoration

It's time to take your stand and believe in the supernatural power of God to restore what has been broken. Your story is not over, and your marriage can be a testament to the miraculous work of a loving and faithful God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Feminist to Feminine, by Justice Kuehl

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:40:57 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Justice Khuel about her new book Feminist to Feminine: Reclaiming the Value of Womanhood in God's Story, available from Fedd Books publishers.

What does it mean to reclaim your womanhood in today’s culture?

Divisive and politicized, modern feminism and the call to rewrite traditional gender roles has only left women more confused. In Feminist to Feminine, Justice Kuehl is exploring a new, biblical femininity and discovering who our Father created women to really be. She shares her personal journey from defending feminist messages to finding the hypocrisy of modern feminism. Kuehl encourages women to find unshakeable peace and fulfillment by surrendering to God’s truth.

Breaking down biblical feminism and asking the hard questions, Feminist to Feminine will bring each reader on a journey to discover their identity and value, not based on society’s definitions or expectations, but straight from our Father in heaven.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

40 Day Stand, by Jason Carver (Part I)

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jason Carver about his new book 40 Day Stand. This is part one of a two-part interview, which will be concluded next week.

No matter the level of brokenness or legal status… God can restore any marriage.

“Jason, why don’t you kiss the girls before you leave for church?”

In “40 Day Stand For Marriage Restoration: A 40 Day Journey Empowering You to Stand Supernaturally for Marriage Restoration”, you’ll find:

Empowering scriptures supporting restoration
Daily prayers
Faith-filled declarations
Reflective questions
Testimonies of restoration

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Life-Minded, by Brady Boyd

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brady Boyd about his new book Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other, available from Our Daily Bread publishers.

The Christian church does not have a great track record of unity. Yet, God has called us to belong to Him and to each other.

Church is supposed to be a place for meaningful connection—a community that worships, prays, and participates together with the singular purpose of glorifying God. But sometimes that unity is fragile. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we want to love each other well, but problems inevitably creep in, causing divisions. The apostle Paul reminded the church to “make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

Life-Minded draws our attention to the reality of that text: it does take effort to stay unified with our spiritual family! Saying it like it is, but saying it with grace, Pastor Brady Boyd echoes Paul's words in a contemporary context with 8 practical challenges to put peaceable unity into action. Accept the challenges by yourself or with others in a group, and experience the harmony God intended for His eternal church.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Meet Me at the Starlight, by Rachel Hauck

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rachel Hauck about her new book Meet Me at the Starlight, available from Bethany House Publishers.

1987. Supermodel Harlow Hayes seeks solace in a quaint Florida beach town to heal from a heartbreak that shattered her entire world. To her surprise, she encounters Matt Knight--a Hollywood A-lister with a bad-boy reputation--who has returned to his hometown to help his plucky grandmother, Tuesday, save her century-old skating rink, the Starlight.

The Starlight holds a special place in the hearts of the community, once acting as a refuge for Depression-era families and bringing the town together with gatherings and celebrations. Tuesday's determination even protected her beloved rink from her husband's shady business dealings. Yet when the Starlight is threatened with demolition, Tuesday begins to wonder if an era has come to an end.

As Matt and Harlow strategize to save the rink, they find themselves on a journey of surprises, self-discovery, and the kind of healing that leads to love.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation, by Robert Elmer

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Robert Elmer about his new book Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation, available from the Lexham Press.

Pray with the Protestant Reformers
Find prayers for your need and season
Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past

The elegant linen-over-board cover and gold gilding makes this stand out as an ideal gift.

Includes prayers by:

Marguerite de Navarre
John Wycliffe
William Tyndale
John Knox
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Heinrich Bullinger
Huldrych Zwingli

The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven collects prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace. The prayers are arranged by topic and time―from praise to petition, morning to evening―so that your prayer life can be interwoven with the rich tapestry of prayers of faithful Christians from the past. By praying along with Martin Luther, John Calvin, Marguerite de Navarre, William Tyndale, and many others, we join the chorus of Reformation believers in prayer and contemplation.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Why Me, Lord? by Wally Long

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:55:02 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Wally Long about his new book Why Me, Lord?: Biblical and Practical Answers For Suffering in Our Lives.

After experiencing a host of family tragedies, author Wally Long found himself asking: “Why me, Lord? Why have you allowed all of this tragedy to take place in my family?” He searched the scriptures for answers, and God gave him a sermon. It was a sermon he needed. It was a sermon born of deep grief and suffering. That sermon serves as the foundation for this book, Why Me, Lord?, Wally prays the lessons he learned through his tragedies will be a blessing.

Neither a Bible study nor how-to book, he offers a host of Biblical principles meant to encourage you while you’re going through difficult times and trials in your life. In Why Me, Lord?, Wally presents general thoughts about trials, afflictions, and suffering; addresses what causes suffering; and discusses the purpose of suffering.

He shares the message that regardless of the cause of your challenges, God can and will use your suffering, giving you a purpose to it. He’ll use your sufferings to show himself strong in you, strengthen you, purify you, steer you back on course, reveal your character, accomplish his plans, and prepare you for his glory.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Looking for the One, by David McIver

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to David McIver about his new book Looking for the One: Stories of Seeing the Lost, Lonely, and Broken Through the Eyes of Jesus, available from the Sea Harp Press.

“I would love to share my faith, but I don’t know what to say."

Most Christians don’t know how to talk about Jesus. They know they ought to share their faith, but evangelism methods feel awkward and pushy. Feeling guilty and discouraged, many believers simply avoid the subject altogether. But what if there was a simple, normal way to introduce people to Jesus, without sounding like you’re selling something?

This book explores the message of Luke 15:4, building on the radical notion that Jesus—the Good Shepherd—is actively seeking the One lost sheep, right now—today. What if we joined Him on His search, inviting Him to look for the lost, lonely, and broken through us?

Full of true stories about walking with Jesus as He finds the lost, Looking for the One is your invitation to follow the Good Shepherd to natural, authentic interactions with people who are ready to meet Him. It’s an opportunity to exchange awkward conversations for organic, supernatural encounters. It’s a front-row seat to experience the power of the gospel in your own life—as alive today as it was in the New Testament.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Names of God: Living Unafraid, by Grace Fox

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Grace Fox about her new book Names of God: Living Unafraid: Devotional Study, available from the Aspire Press.

Get refreshed and equipped with seven powerful names of God in this highly engaging and interactive devotional study (with FREE guided video content from the author)! Packed with fresh insights, word studies, cultural context, thought-provoking reflections, and practical action steps, these studies will give you a solid understanding of God’s character so you can find peace and hope amidst life’s toughest moments.

Our world is a scary place. Focusing on the chaos can paralyze us with fear, but instead, we can anchor ourselves in the truth of who God is, and live unafraid. The Living Unafraid devotional study will help you build an unshakeable foundation of trust in God by empowering you with God’s character as revealed through his names in Scripture. Each of the seven chapters in this devotional study book explores:

A powerful name of God (including pronunciation, scripture reference, translation, prayer, and a word study)
FREE accompanying video insights, accessible online (optional)
Key background information, in-depth overviews, and cultural context
Fresh insights, practical action steps, and eye-opening reflections questions

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Mindy Steele: Courting an Amish Bishop

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mindy Steel about her new book Courting an Amish Bishop, available from Barbour publishers.

Meet Stella Schmucker who faithfully uses her herbal knowledge to help her Amish community while neglecting her own desire for romance—until she meets the bishop.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Kim Maas: Finding Our Muchness

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kim Maas about her new book Finding Our Muchness: Inheriting Audacious Boldness from Women of the Bible, available from Chosen Books publishers.

You are a part of a great company of women who are called and empowered by God.

At the forefront of every move of God have been women. These women found their muchness--their ability to be brave, dream big, take risks, rise to their calling, and advance the Kingdom. It's time for a new generation to find their muchness, too.

With fresh prophetic insight and practical wisdom, Kim Maas calls you away from the competing voices in culture by reminding you of the brave women in Scripture. Battling struggles, loss, and judgment amid cultural oppression and religious suppression, these women were politically savvy, prophetically perceptive, and covenantally obedient. And their lives give you permission to be audacious, showing you how to

● break through cultural barriers, religious traditions, and political limitations
● refuse to be defined by your circumstances
● dream, risk, and fight again
● discover your Kingdom identity and purpose

Now is your time to rise up in faith, move forward with boldness, and fulfill your role in God's plans for our time.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Cindi Martin: Choosing Intimacy

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:22:47 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Cindi Martin about her new book Choosing Intimacy: Exploring Christ’s Model for Mutuality and Deeply Connected Relationships, available from Morgan James Faith publishers.

From Genesis to Revelation, Choosing Intimacy goes on an in-depth exploration to discover the biblical foundation for mutual intimacy.

People are lonely. Too many suffer from fractured relationships and simultaneously long for deep connection with friends, family members, and co-workers. But the unrelenting persistence of addictions, abuse of authority, and struggle with depression, anxiety, and anger leave people feeling empty and powerless.

Increasing numbers of Christians entering counseling offices wonder why a love for the Lord, obedience to God’s Word, and commitment to clearly defined roles do not result in satisfying intimate relationships. Where did it all go wrong?

Choosing Intimacy offers a refreshing biblical perspective, over 40 years of professional counseling experience, personal insights, and practical skills for overcoming the power struggles that strangle intimacy.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Bob Hostetler: I Dream a Dream for You

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Bob Hostetler about his new book I Dream a Dream for You, available from Kregel publishers.

A charming read-aloud bedtime book for toddlers
With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it's time for bed, Mom and Dad tuck in their three kiddos, and as they all drift to sleep, dreams come to life through the vibrant pictures and story. Parents or grandparents will enjoy reading this sweet bedtime rhyme, filled with dreams and aspirations for their little ones. With amazing, colorful illustrations, this read-to-me story richly shows the love of a faith-filled family with creative, interesting scenes that kids will love to see over and over--and those who read it to them will experience the blessing of God's love, which is meant to be shown and shared with families.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Michelle Bengtson: Sacred Scars

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michelle Bengston about her new book Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted, available from Revell publishers.

We all endure trials, pain, and hardship in this life. The enemy often uses those experiences to convince us that our brokenness disqualifies us from ever being used by God again--that we can no longer be a testimony because of our emotional or physical scars. The truth is, your past pain and brokenness actually serve as preparation for what God wants to do in you and through you, if you will but surrender to and trust in him.

In Sacred Scars, neuropsychologist and fellow sufferer Dr. Michelle Bengtson helps you

· understand suffering through a biblical perspective
· discover how the trials of your life serve a purpose
· reflect on the healing that God has accomplished
· comfort others with the comfort God has given you

Just as Jesus's scars didn't disappear after his resurrection, our scars tell our story and lend credence to our testimony of the love and power of God. If you are ready to turn your past pain into present comfort and future hope, let Dr. Bengtson be your compassionate guide.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Gary Chapman: Life Lessons and Love Languages

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:40:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dr. Gary Chapman about his new autobiography Life Lessons and Love Languages: What I've Learned on My Unexpected Journey, available from Moody Publishers.

Get to know the man behind the 5 Love Languages®. You just might discover yourself along the way.

Many people are familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages®. Millions have been transformed by this New York Times bestselling book. But as influential as Gary has been, the surprising thing is . . . he’s just a regular guy, not much different than you and me. And in the mirror of his life, you might discover your own story, too.

In Life Lessons and Love Languages, you’ll look behind the curtain for a glimpse of Gary’s life, from his upbringing in Small Town, USA to becoming a bestselling author and international speaker. What makes him tick may surprise you!

In Gary’s story, you’ll discover five great influences that shaped his, and most of our lives: home, education, marriage, children, and vocation. Even if you don’t experience each influence yourself, you’ll benefit from seeing how these pillars of human society work together to form productive individuals. Getting to know Gary will be a lot of fun. But getting to know yourself and how the world works is a gift that this small-town kid doesn’t want you to miss.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Wallflower that Bloomed, by Cally Logan

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Cally Logan about her new book The Wallflower that Bloomed: Finding Your Place at the Lunch Table of Life.

Introducing The Wallflower that Bloomed by Cally Logan, an empowering and thought-provoking exploration of the hidden potential within each of us.

In this profound and introspective book, author Cally Logan, renowned for her impactful works Hang In There, Girl! and Dear Future Husband, unveils the untapped brilliance often overlooked in those who adorn the walls of life like forgotten decorations. As children, many of us are burdened with labels such as "shy," "quiet," "awkward," or simply "different." These descriptors, casually assigned by others or even self-imposed, confine us to the sidelines, rendering our voices faint and our presence unnoticed. But within the depths of our being lies a multitude of stories to be shared, perspectives to be offered, and reflections to be pondered.

The Wallflower that Bloomed challenges societal norms that pigeonhole individuals into these predetermined roles of invisibility. With heartfelt sincerity, Cally Logan urges us to strip away the stigma associated with being an outsider, to cease judging those who prefer solitude, and, most importantly, to learn to truly see others for who they authentically are. Moreover, this captivating exploration compels us to reflect upon our own journey towards self-acceptance and self-love.

Instead of resigning ourselves to a life of isolation and judgment, we are invited to embrace the notion that we can stand proudly in our uniqueness, fully blooming into the remarkable beings we were always meant to be.

What if we shattered the preconceived notions and misconceptions that surround individuals labeled as "wallflowers"?

What if we focused on truly knowing, accepting, and appreciating one another for the awe-inspiring qualities that set us apart?

And what if, in the process, we also learned to extend this grace and understanding to ourselves?

The Wallflower that Bloomed sparks an introspective journey, inviting readers to break free from the confines of societal expectations and embrace their inherent worth. With Cally Logan as our compassionate guide, we are encouraged to unleash the dormant potential within us, stepping into the fullness of our being and embracing the brilliance that lies within. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transformed as you immerse yourself in The Wallflower that Bloomed.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unshakable Kids, by Lauren Gaines

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lauren Gaines about her new book Unshakable Kids, available from Baker Books publishers.

You may feel anxious about sending your child out into a world that too often feels dark and scary. But you can prepare your kids to live in the real world by equipping them with a sound mind and strategies for establishing a foundation of faith.

Adversity is a normal part of life, and when we keep our children too protected, we rob them of the opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills like discernment, understanding, boldness, and resilience. Using Scripture and principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, Unshakable Kids gives you the tools to equip your children to withstand the negative pressures of society and walk bravely into the world with wisdom. This book will show you how to model the qualities you want to build in your kids, control anxious thoughts, and help your kids rest in their identities as children of God.

With God's Word and these brain-based tools, you can raise emotionally healthy and spiritually strong children who not only remain unshaken by the world, but can actually make a positive impact on it.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying with Jesus, by Adriel Sanchez

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:23:10 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Adriel Sanchez about his new book Praying with Jesus, available from New Growth Press.

In Praying with Jesus, Adriel Sanchez explores the most famous prayer in history, the Lord’s Prayer, and gets to the heart of each thing Jesus told his disciples to pray for.

Considers some of the reasons behind an inconsistent prayer life and helps cultivate a consistent habit of prayer.
Guides readers into union with Christ that is only possible through the daily practice of praying with Jesus.
Each chapter ends with a prayer from the past, so readers can pray along with our family in Christ throughout the ages.
Includes a foreword by Michael Horton.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unforgiven, by Shelley Shepard Gray

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Shelley Shepard Gray about her new book Unforgiven, available from Revell publishers.

Ex-con Seth Zimmerman has spent the last three years making amends by helping the vulnerable in his former Amish community. Lately, this mission includes calling on Tabitha Yoder, whose divorce from her abusive husband has isolated her from the community. Even though she never comes out of her house to talk to him, Seth knows she watches him from the window while he chops wood, clears her driveway, and drops off food.

An uneasy friendship is just starting to take hold between them when small gifts begin to appear at Tabitha's home--gifts that can only be from her ex-husband. Seth might be Tabitha's only hope at maintaining her hard-won freedom from the man whose violent outbursts had almost cost her life. But coming to her rescue might mean he ends up behind bars once again.

Get swept up in this emotional story of two outcasts who may be each other's only hope for happiness and redemption from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Known for Love: Loving Your LGBTQ Friends and Family without Compromising Biblical Truth - with Casey Hough

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 16:06:43 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Casey Hough about her new book Known for Love: Loving Your LGBTQ Friends and Family without Compromising Biblical Truth, available from Moody publishers.

Answering the hard and painful questions in a sexually confused world.

We live in a world with competing voices about what it means to love and to be loving. It’s tough—if not impossible—to feel this tension. But what does it mean that Jesus was known for love? We want to be like Him—known for love—but that can quickly become confusing when feelings, family, and dear friends come into the picture. In Known for Love, pastor Casey Hough provides a biblical and theological framework for thinking through the hard situations we encounter with family and friends. Drawing from a well of faithful biblical scholars, Hough provides insights for everyday Christians living in a sexually broken world.

What did Jesus say, if anything, about homosexuality?
Should we refer to people as “gay” Christians?
Should Christians attend the wedding of a gay marriage?
Should I welcome my same sex attracted child and partner to my home?
How do I love my daughter who now believes she’s my son?

Along with answering these important questions, Hough gives us a framework that helps us think through future scenarios that we will likely encounter.

Just reading through these questions can stir up a lot of emotions. But Casey brings us biblical news which is always good news. If you want to cultivate a heart for God and others that upholds truth, a heart that is marked by compassion and love, a heart that strengthens you and others in the gospel, you will welcome this essential and timely resource.

Known for Love gives us the wisdom and courage we need to live into these days with faithful and truly loving hearts.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities - by Kristin Evans

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kristin Evans about her new book How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities, available from Baker Books publishers.

Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical.

Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the unique set of skills critical for growing a fulfilling relationship amid the extraordinary challenges of caring for their two children with special needs. Now they are sharing their hard-won discoveries and inspiring marriage story with you. Weaving together insights from Scripture, research, and clinical and personal experience, Kristin and Todd offer you the practical relationship tools you need to save, strengthen, and enjoy your marriage. They help you

· identify your unique needs
· assess your strengths and weaknesses
· set your priorities
· develop healthy stress management skills
· deepen your communication and connection
· tackle problems as a team
· find ways to rest and recharge
· nurture sexual intimacy
· build a strong support network
· and so much more

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Overflowing Joy, by Tara Dew

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:29:01 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tara Dew about her new book Overflowing Joy: What Jesus Says about a Joy-Filled Life, available from B&H Books publishers.

Whether you’re facing the ordinary, daily pressures of squaring away today’s to-do list or an unexpected season of suffering that seems to have no end, sometimes it feels like Jesus’s promise of “overflowing joy” is simply not within reach for your real life.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

By journeying with you through Jesus’s words in John 15, author and Bible teacher Tara Dew reveals three surprising paths to a truly joy-filled life. If you’re willing to take Jesus up on His teaching, you’ll find that God’s pruning, God’s presence, and God’s commands have the power to deliver not just a taste of joy as a fruit God is developing in your life, but an overflowing bushel of it! The question is, are you willing?

If so, prepare to experience a truly, fully, and genuinely joy-filled life—no matter the season or circumstance!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Spirit and Truth, by Aaron Rios

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Aaron Rios about his new book Spirit and Truth: Reclaiming the Heart of Worship, available from Lifeword publishers.

Does our worship mean anything? What is the ultimate purpose of our songs?

The songs we sing in church or listen to were never meant to be a substitute for our worship; they were meant to enhance it. It's time to regain our voices; it's time to push through the outer court and reclaim the high places-the altars-where true worship happens.

Jesus longs to fulfill the lyrics of the songs we sing. But how do we move from words to action-to true experience? How does worship ripple through our communities, touching those who stand outside our realms, unacquainted with the resonance of conferences, concerts, and church services? When and how will they feel the presence of Jesus, the Healer, the Deliverer, the Transformer?
In the coming days, weeks, months, and years, the church may look different. Churches today are afforded the freedom and luxury of grand stages, but tomorrow we may traverse from grand stages to hidden home sanctuaries. Yet, one truth remains unwavering: our sacred obligation to worship, no matter the backdrop.
Whether you are a worship pastor, worship leader, or worshipper, this book was designed to kindle the flames of intimate worship moments for all Christians, no matter their position, talent or skill set. It beckons you to reflect on the gravity carried by the role we call "worship leader." As you journey through these pages, you will not only be enlightened, but also inspired to venture deeper into the sacred realm of worship.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Damaged Goods, by Stacy Kaye

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Stacy Kaye about her new book Damaged Goods: A Devotional for the Slightly Imperfect.

Does God really care about me?

This is a question we all ask ourselves. This book isn’t for the girls who’ve always done everything right. It’s for the oops–I–did–it–againers, the live–my–life–on–my–own–termers, the sometimes–learn–from–my–mistakers, the ones who’ve fallen down hard and lived to tell the tale, who’ve never quite fit the good-girl mold—the perfectly imperfect. It’s an open and raw look at what happens when a Christian damages her testimony and the restorative power of God’s love. Through personal stories, Stacy invites you into some of her darkest days and candidly shares hard-won wisdom around questions like . . .

Why do Christians run screaming in the opposite direction when someone’s life gets messy?
What should your role be when another Christian makes a mistake or struggles with something with which you don’t agree?
How can you overcome crippling fear, anxiety, and worry?
Why do you wander away from God over and over again?
Does it really matter if you forgive someone who wronged you?

This is not your mom’s devotional. It’s not filled with flowery descriptions or complex theology. It’s for women who are ready to get real and have an honest conversation about what it means to make a royal mess of your life and the painful paths your choices sometimes lead you down.

Inside you’ll find extraordinary truths and practical tips sprinkled with loads of encouragement meant just for you slightly imperfect daughters of the king! Grab your copy today!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The God Who Hears, by James Merritt

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:21:54 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to James Merritt about his new book The God Who Hears: A 40-Day Prayer Devotional, available from Harvest House Publishers.

Praying for God’s Power in Your Times of Need
Life’s storms serve as sharp reminders of our profound need for God’s strength. But how do we pray when the trials we face bring us to our knees? And how do we cry out to God when we don’t know how to put our heart’s trouble into words?

From author and pastor James Merritt, The God Who Hears is a 40-day journey designed to help you seek the Lord in every circumstance. Guiding you through the apostle Paul’s prayers from prison, Dr. Merritt illuminates how these petitions and praises provide a model for communicating with God today, enabling you to draw nearer to him as you trust his perfect ability to meet your every need.

No matter the challenges you face, The God Who Hears is an inspiring reminder of the power and privilege the Lord has given us through prayer. Rooted in Scripture, this encouraging devotional provides insightful teaching and practical takeaways, equipping you to pray through hardship with clarity and confidence.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Serpents and Doves, by James Spencer

Sky High Podcast Network — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to James Spencer about his new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness.

Serpents and Doves provides Christians with a vision for political engagement that is governed by the uniquely Christian task of pointing to and glorifying God. To do so, the book considers questions such as:

Why is it important to keep the Church and state distinct?
Can the United States be described as "Christian"?
How might Christians make political decisions?
Isn't there a difference between using the Bible to reinforce a political point and reading the Bible for the purposes of transformation?

These and many other questions guide readers through biblical texts and Christian thinking about the authority of the Triune God, the Church's unique role in the world, and the interaction between Christians and the governing authorities in the United States. Serpents and Doves does not argue that Christians should not participate in the politics of the United States. Instead, it calls Christians to put the politics of the day in proper perspective by recognizing the political nature of worship, discipleship, and the proclamation that Jesus is Lord.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Permission to be Imperfect, by Kyle Winkler

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:39:48 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kyle Winkler about his new book Permission to Be Imperfect: How to Strive Less, Stress Less, Sin Less, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Stop Striving and Start Living

Is your life ruled by checklists or obligations? Do you define a godly life by service to others, accomplishments, or even a constant pursuit to please God? Bad news: these well-intentioned efforts make you weaker, not stronger, actually fueling your battles with anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, insecurity, or shame.

But here's the good news: God designed the abundant, victorious life to happen far more effortlessly than you imagined! In these pages you'll discover the keys to lasting peace, joy, and healing, including how to

· win the war against your most toxic emotions and behaviors
· spark growth fueled by God's love and grace, not rules and performance
· align your life and mind with a proper perspective of God and His expectations
· discover how both Scripture and science reveal God's design for pressure-free living
· allow yourself to be imperfect

Here is everything you need to live from rest, not stress, and experience a powerful new way of living--that doesn't all depend on you!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

De-Sizing the Church, by Karl Vaters

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Karl Vaters about his new book De-sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next, available from Moody publishers.

Big churches didn’t create the problems facing today’s congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost.

We’re obsessed with bigness. Supersized meals and TV screens. Square footage. And big churches. “What’s the size of your church?” That question has stirred insecurities or stroked the ego of too many pastors.

For a long time, we thought bigger was better. “Church growth” and “numbers” dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling.

In De-sizing the Church, pastor Karl Vaters takes us on a multi-faceted journey through our centuries-long obsession with size, both in and outside the church, and how it has negatively affected those who serve and worship in big and small congregations alike. He also dispels some prevailing myths and affirms what was good and true about the Church Growth Movement. And he invites us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives.

This book reframes the way we see the size of our churches and helps us see health and fruitfulness through de-sized lenses. The result? Renewed congregations that reach surrounding communities and faithfully engage culture.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Behind Closed Doors, by Jessica Peck

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jessica Peck about her new book Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life’s Toughest Issues, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

Get professional advice on tough teenage issues from a medical perspective, as well as the true stories of patients
Discover suggested settings, activities, and question prompts to give you conversation keys to unlock doors for open dialogue on tough issues with your teens
Share a time of reflection with devotional readings, relevant Bible verses, Scripture-based prayers, themed music playlists, and more
Prompts to write 12 Legacy Letters: a generational keepsake for teens

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Shepherding the Pastor, by Rich Shadden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Phil Newton about his new book Shepherding the Pastor: Help for the Early Years of Ministry, available from New Growth Press publishers.

Shepherding the Pastor helps new and upcoming pastors understand the common challenges and pitfalls that arise in the early years of ministry and to face difficulties with faith, wisdom, and patience.

Many pastors feel isolated and helpless, especially those beginning pastoral ministry. Phil Newton and Rich Shadden know what this road is like, and they want to share what they have gained from pastoral mentoring—Rich, a young pastor receiving support and guidance from Phil, an older, more experienced shepherd.

Using real life examples of their mentor/mentee relationship, they identify four key practices that will help pastors thrive despite the stresses of ministry: a deepening walk with Christ, faithful exposition of Scripture, continual learning from mentors, and growth in skillful patience with their flock.

Pastors will learn from the real-life struggles of a young pastor and the grace-filled help of an older pastor.
Common ministry struggles are identified and readers will learn how to live with faith and wisdom as they shepherd a church.
New and more experienced pastors will be encouraged that mentoring relationships are an antidote to pastoral burnout and are vital to thriving in ministry.
Published in partnership with 9Marks.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Watchman: A Clarion Call for Men to Stand in the Gap, by Jim Grassi

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:37:56 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jim Grassi about his new book The Watchman: A Clarion Call for Men to Stand in the Gap.

Dr. Jim Grassi has taken his keen insights of current events, biblical prophecy, and biblical manhood to develop a clarion call to godly men to stand up and be counted for the cause of Christ and their families.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Bible-Smart: Matthew, by Matt Nappa

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:06:37 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Matt Nappa about his new book Bible-Smart: Matthew, available from Rose Publishing.

Studying the Bible doesn't have to be a chore, and understanding God's Word doesn't mean slogging through dull commentaries stuffed with theological jargon. Bible-Smart: Matthew is an invitation to sit down together and talk about honest questions everyone has about the Bible. Every page is a relaxed, enjoyable conversation through the Gospel of Matthew. Covering more than 200 questions, Mike Nappa gives well-researched and thoughtful, yet nondogmatic answers to what you've always been curious about.

There is joy in discovering the riches of God's Word, and curiosity is the first step. Each Q&A can be read in under two minutes, making this book perfect for small-group Bible studies, young-adult ministries, or personal reading and devotion. This is a new kind of commentary for today's generation. Sample questions include:

No one seems to know what happened to Mary's husband, Joseph - why?

Why does Jesus call himself the "Son of Man"?
What was it like to live with leprosy in Jesus' time?
If Jesus clearly promises "you will receive what you ask for" in prayer, why do so many prayers go unanswered?
What does it mean that the curtain in the Temple was torn in two when Jesus died?
Do we know where Jesus was buried?
Do "outer darkness" and "weeping and gnashing of teeth" always refer to hell, or are there other interpretations?
Why was Peter so afraid of a little servant girl that he would deny even knowing Jesus?

If your spirit is hungry, then Bible-Smart: Matthew is where you get fed. In here you'll draw closer to Jesus as you develop a greater understanding of God's Word—and awaken to the difference that makes in your day-to-day life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Joyful Sorrow, by Julie Busler

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:06:19 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Busler about her new book Joyful Sorrow, available from Iron Stream publishers.

When darkness suffocates, look for the light.

Depression and suicide cases are rising at an alarming rate, with suicide being a leading cause of death in the United States. For Christians, particularly those in vocational ministry, the stigma surrounding mental illness and mental health often creates an atmosphere of secrecy where the enemy’s lies reign. But when science and religion mingle in the recovery of a believer, not only are minds stabilized but true hope is found.

Julie Busler understands the pain of mental illness and has learned that trials not only humanize us but increase our capacity to be used by God. In Joyful Sorrow, she invites us into her own journey where a mental breakdown took her from being a missionary to a suicidal patient in a Turkish psychiatric hospital. With vulnerability and grace, Julie walks us through how to find help and hope and demonstrates that even in the sorrow of mental illness, joy can coexist.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's People Count, by Carl Barrett

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:05:48 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about his new book God's People Count (Monday Blues to Sunday Pews), available from Resource Publications.

We are undoubtedly living in a society and culture that is growing stranger by the day--creating more distance between others, minute by minute. It seems that people are living in their own little bubbles and silos more than ever--with no interest in connecting with people effectively. And it is evident that the rise of the digital age is affecting people mentally and emotionally, leading to voidness and isolation and a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. Billions of people are connecting with an unproductive device in their hands when it should be the word of God! There is no spiritual value when we allow the things of this world to consume our lives more than God's divine nature. Do we really think anything will improve in our homes, communities, churches, schools, country, and globally if we're not grounded and connected in the Truths of his word? We must realize that connecting with humans physically, emotionally, and spiritually is how God designed us. Just like our Creator wants a relationship with you and me, he wants us to bond with others so they can also see the experience of his abundant blessings and goodness in our lives. We cannot afford to be on the sidelines because it's all about cultivating genuine care for God's creation and putting it into practice for the sake of ourselves and others, now more than ever.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Stay the Course, by Katherine Pasour

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Katherine Pasour about her new book Stay the Course, available from Morgan James Faith publishers.

Stay the Course prepares first-year college students for the challenges they will face while orienting their focus on God to help them when they feel overwhelmed mentally, emotionally, or spiritually.

The college experience can be wonderful yet terrifying—at the same time!

Stay the Course supports students in the transition from high school through their first year of college—the most critical time of adjustment. Students will benefit from practical advice and find inspiration and encouragement through relevant scripture and prayer. Daily devotions are short to allow opportunity for reading in their busy schedule, but each is applicable to the challenging, stressful, and sometimes terrifying college experience.

First-year students struggle adjusting to being away from home, adapting appropriately to increased independence, coping with campus life, and accepting the challenging requirements of university academics. While the book does not promise to make the college journey free from all trials and tribulations, this devotional handbook provides strategies for success and spiritual mentoring to help beginning (and continuing) students scale the challenging mountain of college.

From tasks in the summer to ease the transition, to giving inside information on dealing with difficult professors, a long-time university teacher and student mentor shares insight to help students not to be overwhelmed in their first year of college.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Graceful Influence, by Lori Roeleveld

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lori Roeleveld about her new book Graceful Influence: Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible, available from Our Daily Bread publishers.

Ever wonder if you're making a difference in your world?

There's a lot on your plate. Everyday tasks pile up and your weeks are packed. Too often activities take precedence over people. It's easy to feel like you're not making a real impact on your loved ones, workplace, or community.

But the stories of biblical women answer resoundingly, Yes, you do make a difference!

Lori Stanley Roeleveld offers you the chance to realize the power of your influence. In examining the lives of pairs of women from the Bible, you will discover how their contrasting choices allowed them to influence future generations. And whether their decisions were wise or unwise, God was able to use their stories to make Himself known. The relevance of their struggles will shed light on the challenges modern women face in making similar choices.

Whether you are a newcomer or a longtime reader of Scripture, reading as an individual or with a small group, you will be both encouraged and challenged by Lori's biblical insight and compassionate wisdom. In 28 short chapters, unpack the Bible's age-old stories with a fresh, authentic voice that will resonate with your heart.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Titus Ten (Bible Study), by Josh Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:41:03 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Josh Smith about his new book The Titus Ten (Bible Study), available from Lifeway Press.

The Titus Ten Bible Study Book with Video Access includes printed content for 10 sessions, personal study between group sessions, applicable Scripture, “How to Use This Study,” a leader guide, separate leader videos, and tips for leading a group.

Tucked away near the end of the New Testament, you’ll find Paul’s letter to Titus. Scripture provides few details about Titus. But from this 46-verse letter, author Josh Smith has distilled ten foundations upon which to build godly men.

Using his time-tested teaching process, this study can serve as a manual for becoming the kind of man God intends for you to be and leading other men to do the same.

Taking ten qualities from the Apostle Paul's short letter to his mentee Titus, The Titus Ten will help you grow in your understanding of the gospel, your identity, your character, and more.

Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion to process the way the Lord is developing you and to read in a group with other men. As you grow in these areas of your life, you'll become the kind of man God desires to use in your family, your church, and the world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Loving Adopted Children Well, by Lauren Shaler

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lauren about her new book Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach, available from Northfield publishers, which she co-wrote with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Based on Chapman’s best-selling The 5 Love Languages®—a specialized resource of intentional love for families of adopted children.

Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. There can be emotional distress, frustration, and disappointment. In Loving Adopted Children Well, Dr. Gary Chapman along with professor and mom of adopted kids Dr. Laurel Shaler share how The 5 Love Languages® provide concrete steps to infusing love, hope, and attachment in your family.

In addition to the beauty and healing you’ll discover in the chapters on the love languages—Service, Gifts, Physical Touch, Quality Time, and Words of Affirmation—the authors provide essential chapters on subjects such as:

When You Don’t “Feel the Love”
Getting Spouses on the Same Page
Help for Single Parents
Stopping Sibling Rivalry
Support—Why it’s Needed and Where to Find It . . . and more.

With empathy for adoptive parents, Chapman and Shaler provide an honest and invaluable resource of wisdom, joy, and healing. Apply the lessons from Loving Adopted Children Well, and you will see love grow and flourish in your home.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Whole Heart Finances: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy, by Shane Enete

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Shane Enete about his new book Whole Heart Finances: A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy, available from Aspire Press.

Transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to trust and joy with the biblical step-by-step system in Whole Heart Finances. Enjoy getting a practical, easy-to-use model for saving, spending, and managing your money. Author and professor Dr. Shane Enete will lead you through the proven steps to:

Invite Jesus into your financial life
Create a budget that actually works
Raise your credit score and eliminate debt
Achieve your goals for giving, saving, and investing

Who Is Whole Heart Finances For?

Whole Heart Finances will show you that your finances can be an opportunity for deep, responsive worship as you consider the abundant generosity of Jesus in your life. Whether you’ve just opened your first checking account or are in retirement, it’s never too early or too late to get on the right track with money. Perhaps you consider money and faith to be separate, the two only crossing paths when/if you tithe. We all have blind spots with our finances―whether it’s debt, not spending, or overspending―and it’s never too late to course-correct.

How Do I Use Whole Heart Finances?

What if you could live your life with a generous mindset, peace about your budget and goals, and confidence about financial habits?

Do you find yourself exhausted and stressed from out-of-control spending, growing debt, or the constant need to manage your finances? You're not alone. Americans consistently list money as their number one source of anxiety. Dr. Shane Enete offers a refreshing approach to financial management and guides you through:

Practical tools to tackle debt, build financial resilience, and spend with your whole heart
3 keys to Christian stewardship and a quiz to uncover your “money personality” (value seeker, big spender, non-spender, or experiencer)
8 “giving systems” to make your generosity more effective (and exciting!)
And much more!

Whether you read this book alone, with your small group, on a weekly basis, daily for a month, or once every year, Whole Heart Finances will help you meet important goals for saving, knocking out debt, and generosity that can happen if you take action with these easy practical steps.

Key Features of Whole Heart Finances: A Practical Guide to Jesus-Centered Money Management:

Biblical: Unlike other financial guides that start with worldly wisdom and sprinkle in biblical references, Whole Heart Finances provides an easy step-by-step process rooted in Christ. Transform your relationship with money alongside a rich view of your identity in Christ.
Practical and Step-by-Step: Enjoy simple frameworks to reset your finances to align with your faith. With a complete checklist of 15 steps to tackle debt, build a future, and set up a giving plan, you'll have everything you need to take control of your finances.
Easy-to-Understand: Say goodbye to complicated terminology and confusing money models. Whole Heart Finances makes it easy to grasp essential financial concepts and apply them to your life.
Flexible: Whether you're reading alone, with your spouse, or with a church or small group, Whole Heart Finances offers flexible ways to apply its wealth of knowledge.

Whole Heart FinancesAnswers Common Questions

Discover how bringing your whole heart to Jesus in financial decision-making can lead to deep, responsive worship. Say goodbye to financial anxiety and embrace a life rich with generosity and solid financial habits. The principles presented in this book will help you answer the following questions and more:

How can getting out of debt and tracking my expenses help grow my relationship with Jesus?
What does the Bible say about debt (besides that it’s bad) and what can I do about it?
What is a credit score and why does God care?
How can I use the tools of saving and investing to maximize generous giving?

Stop letting money be the master of your emotions, choices, and life―take control of your finances with Whole Heart Finances and experience what happens when Jesus comes first and you “lack no good thing.” Perfect for church classes, small groups, and personal use.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Am I Gay: Coming Out of Cultural Christianity & LGBTQ+ Identity Into Authentic Faith in Jesus, by Garry Ingraham

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:29:22 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Garry Ingraham about his new book Am I Gay?: Coming Out of Cultural Christianity & LGBTQ+ Identity Into Authentic Faith in Jesus.

My friend, Pastor John Hawco, reflects a statement from one of his own pastors: “In the American church, my fear is that many people have been inoculated to the gospel. They think they have the real thing, but they’re confusing a form of religion for authentic Christian faith.”

This is a perfect description of the kind of faith I had growing up in my Christian family and church. And I lived with a secret - many shameful secrets. Sexual abuse and early sexualization by peers led to porn addiction and chronic masturbation.

To make matters worse, as a boy and young man growing up in a culture of Christian fundamentalism, my emotional and sexual attractions were toward other guys. I lived in the dominant shadow of a religious, rules-based Christianity, while desire for gay relationships and curiosity about LGBTQ+ culture grew intensely.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

She Believed He Could So She Did, by Becky Beresford

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Becky Beresford about her new book She Believed HE Could, So She Did: Trading Culture's Lies for Christ-Centered Empowerment, available from Moody publishers.

Our culture has been lying to women. The world defines female empowerment as believing in yourself or looking within to find the power to succeed. But what happens when women grow weary from trying to do it all? Jesus offers a better way.

Becky Beresford used to believe and even promoted some of society’s lies to women. But in God’s kindness, Becky came to the end of herself and embraced healing truth found in the Bible.

Tired and frustrated with self-dependence, Becky wants to be God-dependent. In She Believed HE Could So She Did, Becky invites you to join her as she dismantles commonly held misconceptions and lies so we can live in real freedom and godly confidence.

This is a brave journey toward freedom as we learn to experience Christ-centered empowerment–not by believing in ourselves . . . but by trusting in our faithful God. Becky devotes chapters to the most common messages promoted by our culture and gives readers dependable biblical truths grounded in the gospel:

Believe in Your God vs. Believe in Yourself
Speak THE truth vs. Speak Your Truth
Follow Your King vs. Follow Your Heart
You Be His vs. You Be You
The Future is Found Together vs. The Future is Female
And so much more!

Together we will discover how to rely on the Holy Spirit in order to battle cultural lies, put the enemy in his place, and live boldly for Jesus. We will be lifted of the burden to find strength in ourselves and reassured of the hope, joy, and power that comes from living in Christ. We don’t have to be the savior of our own stories.

Contrary to what you’ve been told, true female empowerment doesn’t start with a woman. It starts with a man, and His name is Jesus Christ. —Becky Beresford

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Whisper: Lessons Of Renewal Whispered From The Prisons Of The Persecuted, by Jeff King

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff King about his new book The Whisper: Lessons Of Renewal Whispered From The Prisons Of The Persecuted.

Discover the Life-Changing Lessons of the Persecuted in The Whisper!

The Whisper is devotional unlike any other. Built around stories of persecuted
believers, it unpacks their profound wisdom learned through walking with
God under extreme suffering. The spiritual lessons they teach us will transform
your walk with God.

Uncover the Secrets of Persecuted Believers:

• Release: When you find yourself in life’s “prison,” discover the key to your
release.
• Freedom: Understand how God is trying to break this world’s hold on
your heart so you can find the freedom you crave.
• The Light in Dark: Learn how to navigate the journey through life’s
darkest moments.
• The Journey to “Home”: Understand where God is taking you in this
crazy journey called life.
• God’s “Beef” with You: Discover what your biggest spiritual problem (it’s
not sin)!
• The Gift of Suffering: Understand the profound transformation waiting
for you as you walk through the door of suffering.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your faith and discover the treasure
God has waiting for you on your spiritual voyage. Get your copy now and
embark on a life-changing journey of spiritual growth!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Romans 911: Time To Sound The Alarm, by Grant Berry

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 03 May 2024 14:22:07 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Grant Berry about the second edition of his book Romans 911: Time To Sound The Alarm, available from HigherLife publishers.

Discover the secret key to world revival

Israel is re-awakening. There is a transformation and Reconnection happening in the family of God between believing Jews and Gentiles in The One New Man. This comprehensive study unpacks The Reconnection message to awaken and inspire you to embrace this vital key to God’s plans in the last days.

This book will help you:

• Receive clear understanding of the role you can play
• Learn the issues that have kept us apart and held back this unity
• Move into strategic intercession inspired by the Holy Spirit

Will you be part of this end-time revelation?

Romans 911 has end time consequences for us all!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style, by Janet Holm McHenry

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Janet Holm McHenry about her new book Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style, available from Kregel publishers.

Discover the particular way God designed you to connect with prayer
You should pray in the morning. You should write out your prayers. You should make prayer lists and pray through them every day. You should pray with others or out loud. We've all heard the "you shoulds" of prayer from pulpits, presenters, and well-meaning friends. But when none of these ways to pray feel natural, what's next?
Janet Holm McHenry has studied prayer extensively, and the one thing she knows for sure is that there's no one-size-fits-all way to pray. Instead, there are different styles of prayer--and by discovering the style most instinctive to each individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day becomes simple and all the more joyful.
In this book, the author helps readers determine their particular praying personality by examining the praying styles of biblical people, spiritual gifts, and various ideas about personality, including the classic temperaments, the Enneagram, and more. McHenry includes scores of bulleted suggestions for developing a praying lifestyle that works for individuals. She has also created a Praying Personality Quiz for readers (available in the book and online) to help narrow down the style that will most naturally fit into how they process a prayer life.
Whether a longtime Christian who has tried various prayer strategies but can't keep up or a new believer looking to learn about this spiritual discipline, every reader who dives into this book will come away with a renewed prayer life and a greater understanding of who God created them to be.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Transparent, by David Richardson, Jr.

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Paul Richardson, Jr. about his book Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You, available from Clovercroft publishers.

Assumptions are the most potent of ideas, but also the least understood.

Transparent reveals what assumptions we make, how they control us, and how they are all inherently religious. Even atheists are religious at the level of their assumptions. Some assumptions are true and most are not. How can you tell without being an intellectual?

Transparent introduces the Transparent App, an innovative and creative tool that helps people quickly see through the messages they encounter daily in the things they read, watch, and hear using the power of assumptions. The Transparent App is simple enough for a student to use, but powerful enough for adults to find God and engage with Him in their areas of interest, expertise, and leadership.

How can someone bring God with them to work or school? How does God give us knowledge and guidance in the things that matter in real life? At the level of assumptions God is everywhere.

Transparent is not just a theoretical theological exercise for intellectuals. It “translates” the complex ideologies of the intellectuals into everyday language for everyday people. Written more like an adventure than a textbook, Transparent is a refreshing departure from the usual books about apologetics, theology, and culture.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Dwell Differenty, by Natalie Abbott

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Natalie Abbott about her new book Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth (The Life-Changing Scripture Memorization Tool, available from Bethany House publishers.

Change the way you think, one verse at a time

What if you had God's words with you all the time? Not just on your phone, but deep in your soul and on the tip of your tongue? It may sound daunting, or even impossible.

Knowing how hard Scripture memorization can be, Dwell Differently founders Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz created a simple, creative, and smart way to memorize Scripture and keep God's promises in your heart. Natalie and Vera not only reveal the importance of having a mind built on God's Word, they actually give you the tools necessary to defeat negative thoughts. In doing so, they help you:

· fight lies with truth
· replace fear with peace
· focus your heart on what really matters

In a world filled with negative voices competing for our attention, just one word from God is more powerful than any other. It's time to store up a wealth of them.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Mighty Angels of Revelation, by Nathan Jones

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nathan Jones about his new book The Mighty Angels of Revelation, available from Lion & Lamb publishers.

A devastating car wreck nearly killed his parents. If not for a lone biker who had stopped at the scene of the accident and administered first aid, some say they would have died before medical help arrived. The problem only one person could recollect the biker ever having been there. Their rescuer had mysteriously disappeared without a trace! The only survivor who could remember insisted they must have been rescued, not by a mere man, but by an actual angel sent from God.

This jolting event in the life of one family led author Nathan Jones to set off to explore the greatest source in the study of Angelology the book of Revelation. With its whopping 72 instances of individual and entire groups of angels and demons, Revelation stands apart from all of the other books in the Bible as the most prolific source for learning about angels.

Come and travel along with a man called the Elder and his angelic guide as the end times are revealed throughout the book of Revelation in stunning detail. Along the way, meet 72 of God's mighty angels as they proclaim God's messages of warning and hope to a lost world. Together let us encounter the Mighty Angels of Revelation!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Pieces of the Puzzle, by Greg Stone

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Greg Stone about his book Pieces of the Puzzle: A Story Where Doubt Confronts Rational Belief in This Broken World, available from River Birth Press publishers.

Wyatt Brown, while visiting his grandmother in a nursing home, meets an elderly black man, Marcus Francis, working on a puzzle. The man, during their first encounter, asks Wyatt about his faith. Wyatt admits doubts on God's existence based on all the brokenness he has experienced in life. Marcus points to his puzzle and compares the pieces to reasons why he believes. He challenges Wyatt to visit him each time he sees his grandmother, and each time he will share a piece of the puzzle of why he believes in not only God, but the personal, relational God of Christianity.

The story showcases evidence for the Christian faith in the realistic backdrop of our fallen culture. It also shows the healing power of a caring relationship between two wounded souls, while exploring the evidence for a Creator God and a Saving God.

Brought to you by KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Everyday Prayers for Faith, by Erin Warren

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Erin Warren about her new book Everyday Prayers for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What, available from Whitaker House publishers.

Life rarely goes as planned, particularly when we rely on our own plans rather than God’s. So when things go awry, our faith in His faithfulness may waver.
And yet God’s faithfulness is not tied to our earthly circumstances but rather to His promises in Scripture.
In Everyday Prayers for Faith: Finding Confidence in God No Matter What, author Erin H. Warren unpacks the precious promises of God that are worth far more than anything this world has to offer.
You will learn how God:

Lifts your burdens to give you rest
Provides an abundance of comfort that you can extend to others
Sends rainbows and hope after every storm
Shares a steadfast love that never wavers
Gives us His strength to keep running the race

Erin’s prayer is that by the end of this book, “women will fling their arms wide and leap forward to proclaim, ‘I trust in God!’”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Good Baggage, by Ike Miller

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ike Miller about his new book Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships.

Baggage has gotten a bad rap. We think it's all bad. We think it makes us less likely to have good, healthy relationships today. But baggage isn't just the bad stuff that happened to us in the past. It's the lessons we've taken from the pain we carry. It's how what we've been through has actually made us stronger and more capable than we imagine. And it's how we're going to make our current relationships work.

Far from minimizing past pain, pastor Ike Miller shows you how to go through the baggage you carry from a difficult childhood and pull out the good stuff. The intentionality you've developed. The empathy you've gained. The trust you value so highly. Miller shares from his own past in a dysfunctional family impacted by alcoholism and divorce, and his present as part of a healthy and loving family, to illustrate how to stop letting your past sabotage your present.

You'll find no platitudes or pat answers here. Rather, you'll discover untapped riches of experience and knowledge you already have that can make your relationships thrive and change the course of your life and legacy.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, by Tim Shoemaker

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:09:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tim Shoemaker about The Very Best, Hands-On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions, available from Revell publishers.

As parents hoping to raise godly children, we may understand the importance of regular family devotions. However, we may find it difficult to get our kids (or even ourselves) fully engaged. But what if devotions looked less like sitting in the living room listening to someone read and trying to pry answers out of reluctant kids and more like, say, electrocuting a pickle? Or converting a leaf blower into a toilet paper launcher? Or lighting toothpaste on fire?

These hands-on, kinda dangerous, totally unforgettable object lessons (along with nearly fifty others) are not only more fun than other family devotions--they actually deliver the spiritual impact you desire for your kids. They'll even get dads and any too-cool-for-this-stuff teens jazzed about a weekly family devotional time.

So put away the flannelgraph, get out the safety goggles, and start bringing the truths of Scripture to vivid life in your household. Just remember to change out of your Sunday clothes first.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Fasting for a Change, by Tammy Hotsenpiller

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tammy Hotsenpiller about her new book Fasting for a Change: A 21-Day Journey of Discovering Who God Created You to Be, available from Charisma House publishers.

Change can’t happen unless we set it in motion.

This book will help you to expect and have faith to see change happen in your life. No longer will you sit around in the things of the past, but you will have the boldness to actively step into the purpose and calling that God has placed on your life.

Whether we’re wrestling with sin, strongholds, or self-discipline, we all need change in our lives. Maybe we’ve grown lazy, prideful, or self-sufficient and we realize we cannot continue down the same path.

It’s time for a change!
It’s time for a 180!
It’s time to seek God!

Whether readers need a breakthrough, a burden lifted, or a blessing, Fasting for a Change will take them step-by-step through the power and discipline of fasting and teach them how to exercise their faith to see lasting change in their lives. As they walk through this twenty-one–day journey, readers will gain a biblical understanding of the power of fasting and be stirred by the stories of twenty-one biblical figures who changed.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity, by Kenza Haddock

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kenza Haddock about her new book The Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity, available from Rose Publishing.

Packed with compassionate wisdom, practical action steps, and easy-to-understand explanations, this guide for ex-Muslims following Jesus and Christianity is a life-changing tool. If you’ve left Islam for a new life in Christ, this guide will help you thrive amidst challenges, avoid common pitfalls, learn how to respond to family, and so much more. Learn to:

Distinguish between God’s voice and Allah’s voice (and how to follow the Holy Spirit)
Switch from a works-based lifestyle to joyful salvation and freedom
Reap amazing benefits from Christian disciplines (prayer, worship, charity, etc.)
Refresh & nourish yourself using Christian disciplines (prayer, worship, charity, etc.)
And more!

Who is The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity for?
Ostracized. Alone. Disoriented. You’ve left your family, community, and everything you’ve known behind. You may have found a loving church community, but no one really understands what it’s been like. It feels like there are disconnects between what you know about faith and how your fellow Christians seem to understand God. Perhaps other churchgoers speak of a closeness with the Holy Spirit that you can’t seem to connect with. You’re not alone… and the blocks between your Muslim-based thought patterns and Christian theology are very real.

The goal of this book is to help ex-Muslim Christians navigate their faith by recognizing and correcting common misunderstandings imported from an Islamic worldview. Kenza Haddock knows the unique challenges faced by ex-Muslims and emphasizes that relating to God as our Heavenly Father is key to understanding:

God’s voice vs. “Allah’s voice”
Prayer vs. ritual
Our identity in Christ
How to stand firm in the face of persecution
What the afterlife looks like for a Christian

The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity Answers Common Questions
The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity addresses the most common questions ex-Muslims wrestle with (and may be afraid to ask) as they begin to follow Christ:

How is Jesus different from Mohammed?
How is God’s character different from Allah’s?
How do I walk in step with the Holy Spirit?
How do I deal with relatives who constantly persecute me for my Christian faith?

There are dozens of books for evangelism and missionary work, but The Ex-Muslim’s Guide to Christianity speaks straight to ex-Muslims with experienced understanding, deep compassion, and life-saving truths.

Practical Resources for Ex-Muslims Following Christ
Author and ex-Muslim Kenza Haddock was a devout follower of Islam before a miraculous experience with Jesus saved her from taking her own life. But when she left Islam, her family, and the Muslim community behind in search of Christ, she found that there were no resources to help her bridge the gap between her old ways of thinking and a new life in Christ. Years later, as a seasoned Christian, Kenza has written the resource she desperately searched for as a new believer. This guide is full of practical resources such as:

God’s 7 essential promises that will help ex-Muslims thrive
The myths about Christianity that Islam teaches
Step-by-step instructions for growing in Bible study, prayer, community, the Holy Spirit, etc.
And much more

This book is perfect for:

New and seasoned believers with a background in Islam
Resource material for pastors and church leaders
Church libraries
Church counselors
Missionaries
And more

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

101 Considerations for Foster Parents, by David Wermuth

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:33:53 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to David Wermuth about his new book 101 Considerations for Foster Parents, available from Mascot Books publishers.

101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster Parents

The topics addressed in this book—self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, tips on how to advocate for yourself and foster youth, and more—come from the real-life experiences and practices of David Wermuth, therapist and foster parent.

101 Considerations for Foster Parents is an essential read for individuals working with foster youth, be they agency staff, teachers, medical personnel, or community members. Through these key insights and tools, and Wermuth's personal downfalls and triumphs in his foster parent journey, anyone can improve the care and relationship between themself and foster youth.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Letters of Wisdom, by Wanda E. Brunstetter

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Wanda Brunstetter about her new book Letters of Wisdom (Friendship Letters, 3), available from Barbour publishers.

Friendship Letters Series — Doretta Schwartz has always enjoyed writing letters and feels her letters can be a bit of a ministry to her friends. In this series, exchanging letters that contain open and honest feelings and struggles helps Doretta and two of her best friends through the darkest challenges of their lives.

Letters and Prayers Between Friends Become a Balm for Healing

Irma Miller thought having a family of her own would bring her joy and a sense of accomplishment, but she struggles with memories of the abuse she suffered as a child at the hand of her stepfather. When she becomes physically and emotionally abusive to her own children, she reaches out to her friend Doretta for prayer and wisdom. But Irma may find herself at an even darker emotional place before she will admit she needs professional help to heal the past traumas. Will Doretta’s letters of wisdom help Irma and her family, or will too much be broken to ever be repaired?

Find out in the third book of The Friendship Letters series by New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Raising Kids to Follow Christ, by LeeAnn Mancini

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to LeeAnn Mancini about her new book Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, available from Whitaker House publishers.

How can we raise the next generation to have an unshakable faith in God as they navigate the challenging terrain of modern culture?
Offering years of experience and countless success stories, author and parenting expert Lee Ann Mancini says what our children need is a heart change, not just a behavioral change, so that they become effective disciples. In Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God, she inspires parents, grandparents, teachers, and others to teach their children essential Christian principles to enable them to navigate the world with grace, integrity, and an unbreakable bond with their heavenly Father.
This book goes beyond surface-level advice, delving into the intricate matters of children’s hearts and minds and offering a blueprint for nurturing a deep and unwavering faith in Christ.
Raising Kids to Follow Christ offers:
• Decades of personal experience and training based on key essential principles in Scripture
• Practical strategies for addressing doubts, fears, and questions that arise in today’s culture
• Ways to help children control their emotions and actions in various situations
• Suggestions from some of today’s brightest Christian minds in children’s spirituality
• Empowerment for parents to become their child’s spiritual champion
• Easy-to-understand apologetics for children and adults
• Fun ways to connect your child’s heart to Christ
Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a collaborative journey inviting parents to learn, grow, and flourish alongside their children as they become bold in their witness and committed to their faith rather than secular culture.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

When Good People Make Bad Choices, by Larry Dugger

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:19:57 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Larry Dugger about his new book When Good People Make Bad Choices, available from End Game Press.

The people outside the church often label the people within it as hypocrites.

After all, although Christians may strive to be "good people," becoming more like Christ, we can fall prey to some bad choices.

So what do we do when we make those? How do we recover when we let pride, arrogance, jealousy, greed, gossip, and more get in our way?

In When Good People Make Bad Choices Larry teaches followers of Christ to be deliberate in their decision making. He points out that while others are happy to reveal our reckless actions without explanation, the Bible gives us a glimpse inside the minds of those who have made poor choices and why those choices were made.

Larry explains how the grace of God overrides even our worst decisions. We all make bad choices, but our story doesn't have to end there.

This book will walk you through how to let God take the reins and help you when you've fallen down.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Rapture Mountain, by Don Mercer

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Don Mercer about his new book Rapture Mountain: Where No Skier Gets Left Behind.

It is unlikely you have ever read a novel like this one. It is a supernatural mystery story understood through a biblical lens mixed with prophecy, an evangelical message that transcends time, some romance, considerable humor, a dash of conflict and authored over a period of more than thirty years. There is widespread agreement among conservative Bible scholars that we are living in the prophesied last days and the removal of Christians from the earth via the supernatural event known as the rapture is at the door. Many have authored books about what occurs after the rapture during the tribulation period when all hell breaks loose on those that are left behind. But what is God doing today to maximize the number of souls he will rescue and minimize the numbers of those left behind to suffer His wrath?
In RAPTURE MOUNTAIN, you will meet Steve and his wife, Beth, and some of their friends, who take a vacation to learn downhill skiing when a detour leads them to an unplanned resort. There they are led into a series of supernatural meetings and events that challenge their life’s purpose and even their belief in God. When Steve and Beth have startling, identical dreams they begin to wonder if they’re experiencing the final days before a great catastrophe strikes the earth!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Marriages in the Bible, by Gary Lovejoy

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Lovejoy about his new book Marriages in the Bible: What Do They Tell Us?, available from Kharis publishers.

Have you ever wondered how God sees your marriage and what He would say about it? If you read the Bible carefully, you will discover how God describes a variety of marriages. There's a reason He shares these marriages in detail, including some marriages that are good, some that are dysfunctional, and some that are spiteful. Marriages in the Bible, the sixth offering from Gary H. Lovejoy, Ph.D., reveals God's perspective on biblical marriages so readers may discover the essential ingredients for happy, fulfilling, lasting unions as God intended – and how to identify ways to shipwreck them!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Courageously Soft, by Charaia Rush

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Charaia Rush about her new book Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World, available from Baker Books publishers.

Living in a broken world gives us plenty of reasons to armor up, shut down, and numb out. But God wants more for us than just getting by. When we harden ourselves to the world, we not only close ourselves off from the good things God intends for us but close off avenues God wants to work through in others' lives as well.

With deep empathy and encouragement, writer Charaia Rush invites us to experience the countercultural path of staying open and vulnerable to the goodness of God and the miracle of staying tender in a tough world that only God can bring about. In Courageously Soft she helps you to

· identify the root of a hardened heart
· move from fearful self-preservation to the hope of being held
· recognize God's presence in the midst of pain
· replace denial, shutting down, and closing off with abiding trust in God's love and care

If you have been feeling exhausted, bitter, or beaten down by disappointment, betrayal, or suffering, this grace-filled book will help you find your way back to a posture of love, trust, and hope.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Story of Jesus, by Gary Ray

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Ray about The Story of Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Salty: The Deconstruction of a Good Christian, by HollyLu Jostes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to HollyLu Jostes about her new book Salty: The Deconstruction of a Good Christian, available from Redemption Press publishers.

"Growing up, I wanted to desire God. But I never desired him like I desired popularity, pizza or People magazine. . . . It was infinitely easier to play the part of the good Christian than to actually live like one."

Hollylu Jostes was a good Christian. From the outside, she was everything Proverbs 31 required. But inside her foundation was fundamentally flawed. She wanted God but not at the cost of everything. She wanted to be "in the fold" and saved from damnation without it affecting her decisions on any given day. In the club but not a Gold Star member. This is the problem with lukewarm faith-it kills you before you feel it killing you.
Weary of claiming a faith that promised supernatural and transformational power, yet living with fear, anxiety, and doubt, Hollylu was at the ultimate fork in the road: reject her faith or stop thinking so deeply about it. The third option wasn't even on her radar: total commitment to God.
Salty: The Deconstruction of a Good Christian will take you on Hollylu's journey as she examines her faith in relation to her everyday life. Her refreshingly candid story-full of feisty exchanges with God-will inspire you to live as salt of the earth and as an agent of change, fully surrendered and transformed by Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How Should We Then Die, by Ewan Goligher

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:28:04 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ewan Goligher about his new book How Should We then Die?: A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Death, available from Lexham Press publishers.

“My times are in thy hand.”

Explains why physician-assisted death is attractive
Makes a case for the value of life and wrongness of killing
Argues from general revelation and Scripture
Helps Christians undercut the logic of euthanasia

As more people accept the practice of physician-assisted death, Christians must decide whether to embrace or oppose it. Is it ethical for physicians to assist patients in hastening their own death? Should Christians who are facing death accept the offer of an assisted death?

In How Should We then Die?, physician Ewan Goligher draws from general revelation and Scripture to persuade and equip Christians to oppose physician-assisted death. Euthanasia presumes what it is like to be dead. But for Christians, death is not the end. Christ Jesus has destroyed death and brought life and immortality through the gospel.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

My First ABC Book of Bible Verses, by Jonathan Gibson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jonathan Gibson about his new book My First ABC Book of Bible Verses (Big Truths for Little Minds), available from New Growth Press.

Introduce preschoolers to the wonderful truth of Scripture with My First ABC Book of Bible Verses.

Jonathan Gibson helps toddlers and preschoolers learn key Bible verses along with their ABCs. Each letter of the alphabet has a bright, captivatingly illustrated page with a short, foundational Bible verse to be memorized and a simple sentence that helps explain the verse.

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers will love to use this book to teach the littlest ones foundational truths in a fun, easy-to-remember way. By committing these big truths to their little hearts and minds, toddlers and preschoolers will be able to ground their young faith in God’s Word, which will guide them in the years to come. Children will learn from the earliest age who made them, why they need Jesus, how to become a child of God, what to do when they are afraid, and many more life-changing truths.

My First ABC Book of Bible Verses is the first book in the Big Truths for Little Minds series, which introduces children ages 3–5 to basic concepts of the Christian faith.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Faith Beyond Youth Group, by Jen Bradbury

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jen Bradbury about her new book Faith Beyond Youth Group: Five Ways to Form Character and Cultivate Lifelong Discipleship, available from Baker Books publishers.

Most typical youth ministries today produce nice, obedient kids who behave themselves--and then leave the church and the faith. Even those who remain struggle to extend their own faith beyond youth group. They seem like "good kids," but their lives and decisions outside youth group aren't oriented towards Jesus. Clearly that is not our goal. So what are we doing wrong? And how can we better serve the unique needs of the most anxious, adaptive, and diverse generation in history?

If you're tired of youth ministry that fails to change lives, it's time to change youth ministry. Building on two decades of the Fuller Youth Institute's work and incorporating extensive new research and interviews, Faith Beyond Youth Group identifies the reasons youth ministry often fails both short-term and long-term, and offers five ways adult youth leaders can cultivate character for a lifetime of growing closer to Jesus rather than drifting away. It shows leaders how to cultivate trust, model growth, teach for transformation, practice together, and make meaning so that the teenagers can become adults who hold fast to the truth 24/7 and boldly live out a robust faith in a watching world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

He is He, by Bethany Bomberger

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:07:09 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Bethany Bomberger about her new book He is He, available from Bara Printing publishers.
HE IS HE is a ground-breaking children’s book that celebrates what it means to be a boy and a man. God designed males and females with such incredible intentionality. Boy oh boy do we need the truth! HE IS HE is all about undeniable, biological, lovable him.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Ark and the Dove, by Jill Eileen Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jill Eileen Smith about her new book The Ark and the Dove: (Biblical Fiction Retelling of Noah and the Ark), available from Revell publishers.

Zara and Noah have walked together with the Creator for their entire lives, and they have done their best in an increasingly wicked and defiant world to raise their three sons to follow in their footsteps. It has been a challenge--and it's about to get much, much harder.

When the Creator tells her husband to build an ark to escape the coming wrath against the sins of humankind, Zara steps out with him in faith. But the derision and sabotage directed their way from both friends and extended family are difficult to bear, as is knowing that everyone she interacts with beyond her husband, her sons, and their wives is doomed to destruction. And when the ark is finally finished and the animals have been shut up inside, Zara and her family embark on an adventure that will test their patience and their faith as they await deliverance and dry ground.

Experience the story of Noah and the flood like you never have before. With bestselling and award-winning author Jill Eileen Smith as your guide, you'll never look at a rainbow the same way again.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spirit and Power of Elijah, by Michelle McClain-Walters

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Michelle McClain-Walters about her new book The Spirit and Power of Elijah, available from Charisma House publishers.

Strongholds can’t be broken without the boldness to confront them.

After reading this book, you will have the courage to walk in the same anointing as the prophet Elijah to boldly declare the power of the Lord and break off the strongholds holding our world captive to the darkness.

As it was in the days of Elijah, a great number of God’s people today dwell in a nation that is on a path of progressive moral decline. America has the most liberal abortion standard in the world. Christians are hooked on pornography. The homosexual agenda is finding acceptance even in the church. Divorce is on the rise in the church. Human trafficking is manifesting as the ugly side of globalization. Those who were once considered great leaders are now preaching a doctrine of inclusion, with Christian who leaders or that are afraid to say on national television that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation.

With the turn of a new decade plagued with violence, sickness, disease, and economic instability, the people cry out for the prophets to speak. And God is raising up a prophetic people who will help prepare the way for His purposes in our generation. A new company of Elijah prophets—holy, bold, and uncompromising—are being equipped to restore the spiritual destiny of the church in our generation.

In this book, Michelle McClain-Walters challenges readers to awaken to the call God is stirring in the earth and stand up as modern-day Elijahs who will partner with the Holy Spirit to change the culture by turning hearts back to God. Readers will be encouraged to:

Identify the call of God on their lives in this hour and ask, “Am I an Elijah?”
Learn what it takes to walk in the spirit and power of Elijah and where they may be in their own journey
Understand the different roles miracles play during times of revival, reformation, and restoration
Learn to pray prayers that move heaven and shake earth, as well as how to persist in prayer

This book will empower readers to discover their prophetic destiny in this hour and position themselves to receive a double portion of the spirit and power of Elijah.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sit or Sink, by Jason & Haley Bilotti

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:40:23 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jason & Haley Bilotti about their new book Sink or Sit: One Couple's Journey of Answering God's Call to Step Out of the Boat, available from Maxwell Leadership publishers.

Jason and Haley Bilotti’s Sink or Sit will inspire and challenge readers to get out of their comfort zones and step into God’s call, to stop sitting in place but to be willing to take risks, even if that means sinking while doing it.

It’s probably happened to you. You felt that nudge, an urge, from deep inside you, calling you out of your comfort zone. Calling to you to take a risk.

You have felt that call from God, asking you to step out of the boat, to do something significant.

Jason and Haley Bilotti each felt it—for years. But as they began to have children and their obligations with Chick-fil-A grew, they didn’t see a way to answer the call of their hearts: to serve God through missions. When the opportunity presented itself for them to take separate missions trips, they learned just how creative God truly is.

They began leading separate teams to Niger, in western Africa, and to serve the neediest of all, the children. Through their work with Schools for Niger, Africa, an organization the Bilottis and their business associates started, they found inroads to countless communities throughout Niger. Their work also led them to meet their future son, Rachid, a child they first sponsored and later adopted.

Jason and Haley tell their touching story using alternating perspectives, while also bringing in their grown children to help tell it from their own points of view. In reading this book, you will sense their passion for serving the lost and forgotten, and you will feel the love they have for the people God has brought their way.

The Bilottis’ story, Sink or Sit, will both inspire and empower you to take your own leap. To get out of that boat. To trust that sinking is better than sitting.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Coop Messes Up, by Sarah Reju

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Sarah Reju about her new book Coop Messes Up, available from New Growth Press publishers.

In Coop Messes Up, the youngest member of the Wheelie family learns a big lesson in forgiveness and God’s love when he breaks one of the rules.

Coop Wheelie is the youngest in his family, and like many little ones, he has a problem obeying the rules—and there are a lot of them! When Coop runs out of gas, his sister, Lucy, tries to help him learn to follow the rules, but finds herself right in the middle of the trouble too. Through Coop’s story, kids will discover that making mistakes can be an important way to learn about forgiveness and the gospel.

The first in The Wheelies series, written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex,Coop Messes Up will teach children ages 3–8 about God’s unconditional love for us.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Shadow and the Promise, by Marty Machowski

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Marty Machowski about his new book The Shadow and the Promise (Redemption Tales), available from New Growth Press publishers.

Take a front row seat along with the animals who watch as a terrible shadow mars God’s perfect world―yet redemption is not far behind!

While two newly created rock badgers explore their growing world, they encounter a dark foe—the great dragon, the serpent of old. The sinister creature interrupts the badgers’ joyful exploration of the growing landscape to reveal his wicked plan to destroy God’s creation. When the enemy takes flight, the badgers race to warn Adam and Eve of the impending danger. With every thunderous flap of wings, the serpent draws closer to his perch in the forbidden tree. Will the badgers make it in time to expose the evil plan.

The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham’s donkey, sheep from Joseph’s herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance, by Brant Hansen

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:27:44 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Brant Hansen about the new book Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let's Dance.: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

This book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.

In Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let's Dance, Brant is at his best—sharing stories from around the world, as well as from his own heart and head, with a writing style that will likely make you laugh, cry, and rethink your outlook on life and the kingdom of God. Through his unique life experiences and extensive travels, readers will see how God is moving through people all over the world, and they will learn to:

See that it's possible to live joyfully in a world of anger and anxiety
Completely trust the character and promises of God
Claim the abundant life mentioned in John 10:10
Live each day simply and with a faith and joy that is contagious

Brant says, "In this book, I want to take the format of Bob Goff's Love Does and mix it with my own strange experiences, in a way that I think Ted Lasso would be proud of." Through short, energetic, captivating, and often humorous chapters, Brant's message will leave you with a renewed love for a simpler life that overflows with greater joy than you’ve ever experienced.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Prayer Power, by Brent Patrick McDougall

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Brent Patrick McDougal about his new book Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray like George Mueller, available from Whitaker House publishers.

Prayer is the master key that opens the door to the blessings of God. It opens the heart, opens possibilities that are impossible by natural means, and opens the door to God’s presence.

Through a particular and persistent kind of prayer, peace and power flow from God into our lives. The problem is that many people have an experience of prayer that is dull, unimaginative, and lacking power. Their prayer yields few answers and little peace.

Jesus’s disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Hearing Jesus pray, they knew that they needed to learn how to pray on a deeper level in order to see the miracles and transformation of persistent prayer. In the same way, we need to learn the conditions of prayer that prevail so that we can walk in faith, expect answers, and give thanks even before prayer is answered.

In Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray Like George Müller, author Brent Patrick McDougal invites you to take a forty-day journey to discover that kind of prayer.

Each day features a teaching from Scripture and a story from the life of nineteenth-century pastor George Müller, one of the great heroes of our faith. Over a lifetime of ministry, Müller launched multiple orphanages that cared for more than 10,000 children. But not once did he ever ask for donations. Instead, he prayed as each need arose.

Prayer Power teaches everyday people of faith how to pray with the faith of George Müller, expecting answers because our good God is waiting to meet and reward those who seek Him.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Together for a Purpose, by Ross and Athena Holtz

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ross and Athena Holtz about their book Together for a Purpose, available from Redemption Press publishers.

A unique story of two seasoned travelers who find each other and marry later in life is told from two viewpoints with openness and candor.

This engaging and often humorous narrative written by a high-powered Christian woman publisher and a ready-for-retirement widowed pastor deals with change and criticism, blended families, issues of compatibility, and meshing as a couple. More than just a love story, this growing-in-faith story touches on what we all long for-belonging, being loved for who we are, and finding a place of service to God and purpose in our everyday lives.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Once Upon a Divorce, by Betsy St. Amant Haddox

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:51:18 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Betsy St. Amant Haddox about her new book Once Upon a Divorce, available from Kregel publishers.

What happens when the author of happily-ever-after romances gets divorced? As a divorce survivor and single mom, Betsy St. Amant Haddox--known for her charming rom-coms--shares her own raw, unfiltered story of what happens after the fairy tale ends. Complete with plenty of what-not-to-do tales, Once Upon a Divorce features what she learned on her bumbling journey to wholeness.
In her humorous, vulnerable, and authentic way, Betsy recounts how she navigated her ex-husband's abandonment and the seeming silence from heaven that followed. She takes readers through the thorny path of figuring out life as a single mother, healing from loss, and finding God to be faithful through it all. Once Upon a Divorce proves that the end of a marriage isn't the end of the story.
Christian women will embrace this book because it helps them feel seen and validated amid their own relationship storms. And they will appreciate the biblical perspective Betsy brings as she tackles divorce and its aftermath from a Christian perspective, not a "girl power" one.
Join Betsy as she shares heartfelt advice for the "now what?" chapter--advice learned firsthand on acceptance, forgiveness, and the hard-won truth of hoping for more, while being content right where you are.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, by Ralph Hawkins

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ralph Hawkins about his new book Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, available from Hendrickson publishers.

In Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life, Ralph K. Hawkins turns our attention to the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) and how it can correct us, train us in righteousness, and ultimately empower us for successful living. These are some of the most inspired writings on the Good Life the world has ever known, in which ancient Israel’s sages wrote about how to live stable, harmonious, productive, and joyous lives. Together, they interlock to cover the entire field of wisdom, providing contemporary readers with the tools to develop a unified world view with God at the center. Ancient Wisdom for the Good Life culls out the guidance of ancient Israel’s sages for a modern society that has been cut adrift from its moorings.

Full of wisdom and practically written, this book could be used as a supplementary text in an undergraduate or seminary course in the Wisdom Literature, and it would certainly be useful for pastors in their sermon preparation or even just general reading.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Responsive Marriage, by Donald Welch

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Donald Welch about his new book The Responsive Marriage: Finding the Path Out of Reactivity.

When you marry, your heart overflows with enthusiasm, exhilaration, and optimism. You can’t wait to start a new life with this one whose mere presence or voice causes an abundance of feel-good neurotransmitters to flood your brain.

But soon after, differences in temperament, gender, family of origin, and marital expectations collide. You discover that the characteristics and behaviors you once found attractive in your mate, are now sources of irritation and frustration. Conflict erupts, causing reactivity in your temperament to surface more often. Before long, your dialogue degrades with frequent accusations and debates about perspective.

In The Responsive Marriage, Dr. Donald W. Welch shows you the enemy in this fight isn’t your spouse. Unmanaged reactivity, those involuntary and unregulated reactive messages you inadvertently send your spouse when you’re triggered, is the culprit.

Using practical tools and methods, sound biblical principles, and scientifically verified practices, he teaches you to recognize reactivity, understand its origin, and work together to eliminate it. Imagine a marriage with these characteristics:
• No fights
• Full choice and voice expression
• Being fully understood
• Constant positivity and thanksgiving

Too good to be true? Come discover that this kind of marriage is within your reach.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Memorize Scripture for Life, by Andrew Davis

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:36:25 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Andrew Davis about his new book How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books, available from Crossway publishers.

A Simple, Proven Method for Memorizing Long Passages of Scripture

When God’s word abides in believers, it overflows with blessings for everyday life. Many Christians have individual Scripture verses “stored up” in their hearts, but there can be even greater spiritual benefit to memorizing long passages―even entire books―of the Bible. Unfortunately, this is often dismissed as impossible or too time consuming.

Andrew M. Davis helps readers commit to extended Scripture memorization so they may grow in holiness, resist temptation, and share the gospel with others. In this brief guide, he offers an accessible, time-tested pattern for studying Scripture that includes simple daily procedures and tips for long-term retention. By building up a storehouse of biblical truth in their hearts, readers will strengthen their prayer life and intimacy with Christ as they prepare to share God’s truth with others.

Has Helped Thousands Memorize Books of the Bible: Proven, daily plan for extended Scripture memorization and retention
Encouraging: Offers a strong, biblical defense for memorizing Scripture and empowers believers to develop this important spiritual discipline
Applicable: Helpful for growth in godliness, evangelism, conviction of sin, and powerful daily prayer
Previously published as An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Spiritual Gifts Blueprint, by Andy Reese

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Andy Reese about his new book Spiritual Gifts Blueprint, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Are You Doing What God Created You to Do?

Can you identify your spiritual gifting or understand God's purpose for your life? If you can't confidently answer yes, you're not alone. Yet there is a simple, biblical framework to finding your God-given gifts and finding His purposes for your life--and it leads to a relationship with the Trinity you never imagined.

Offering clear explanations and biblical depth, veteran ministry leader Andy Reese offers a fresh and practical blueprint to Paul's teachings on spiritual gifts and God's intended spiritual connection to the Trinity, including how to
· simply discover your unique gifting and use it to impact others
· see your God-intended purposes come to life in amazing ways
· connect intimately with Jesus and the Father
· experience the Holy Spirit and His working within and through you

Your gifts are not defined by your job or talents. It's time to discover why you were created--and experience a deeper relationship with the One who created you.

Includes hands-on assessments!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy, by Jamie Dunlop

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jamie Dunlop about his new book Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church (9Marks), available from Crossway publishers.

Loving Those at Church Who Are Hard to Love

Churches are full of differences. Those differences might be rooted in culture or personality or even musical style. In recent years, differences over political and social issues have frayed the unity of many churches. Yet if a church is centered on Christ alone, then unity at church will sometimes require building genuine friendships that bridge across all those differences. How can Christians navigate those relationships? Can they really love people at church who sometimes drive them crazy?

This practical guide explores 8 truths from Romans 12–15 that show us how to find God-exalting unity at church with those we struggle to love. Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy is a roadmap to finding joy in Christ through the many differences we have with fellow believers, a joy that powerfully declares the glory of God. Because easy love rarely shows off gospel power.

Rooted in Scripture: Examines Paul’s teaching to the churches in Rome who, like us, were struggling to find unity in Christ amidst their own differences of background, priorities, and convictions
Reflective: With questions to enhance discussion or reflection, this book helps readers diagnose their own struggles with others at church. Perfect for personal meditation or small-group study
Widely Applicable: Addresses a great variety of conflicts within a church, not merely how to navigate specific issues
Practical: Teaches readers how to love those who drive them crazy, not just why

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't, by Mike Novotny

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:47:21 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mike Novotny about his new book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About But Don't, available from Fedd Books publishers.

A one-stop resource for biblical truths on the toughest questions and most challenging situations including anxiety, depression, sexual intimacy, marriage, and more.

Hot-button issues dominating our culture can make speaking out feel taboo. Hiding from hard conversations won’t work. We need to know what God actually says about these issues, and by looking to Scripture, we can find the answers.

In Taboo, author Mike Novotny covers deeply personal, vulnerable, and emotional topics, handling them with grace and respect. It’s the ultimate resource for Christians looking to create change and deal with struggles in their own lives.

God’s Word gives us clarity, healing, and hope. Taboo is a must-read for Christians looking for a biblically based resource to modern questions.

Not talking is not helping! It’s time for believers to step gracefully into the Taboo and share God’s truth with a world in need.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's Holiness vs Man's Lawlessness, by Carl Barrett

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Carl Barrett about God's Holiness vs Man's Lawlessness: A Guide Through Leviticus.

"We will always obey our Lord at all costs." This is the opposite of the spirit of lawlessness, which despises authority and cultivates chaos, division, and destruction. And there is no doubt that lawless and unrighteous acts are on the rise throughout this country. In a time when unholiness is rampant in our homes, schools, communities, churches, and abroad, there are alarming concerns about these escalating acts. If we're not students of God's word, growing in his grace and love as believers, we can find ourselves vulnerable to the rise of unholiness because it can distort our minds, heart, and attitude. It's important that God's children are on the front line in pursuing God's most divine nature of holiness and living as intentional followers of Christ. Because make no mistake: God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit are not pleased with all the unholy practices saturating our lives. They are calling believers to intercede in the gap and bridge God's holiness in people's lives! As devout Christians, we are needed more than ever because an intense battle of spiritual warfare is spreading where evil is trying to take over, and we cannot allow this to happen.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Behold and Believe, Joanna Kimbrel

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Joanna Kimbrel about her new book Behold and Believe: A Bible Study on the "I Am" Statements of Jesus, available from Crossway publishers.

7-Week Women’s Bible Study from the Gospel Coalition Explores Jesus’s “I Am” Statements in the Gospel of John

Seeing is believing. If we want to know who Jesus is and why he is important to our lives, we need to take a closer look at what he said about himself. Jesus describes himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the good shepherd, and more. His bold words invite us to behold him―and then to trust him.

Whether you’ve never read the Bible, have followed Jesus for years, or find yourself somewhere in between, this 7-week Bible study will help you explore the question, Who is Jesus? Using the “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John, authors Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel demonstrate how to observe, interpret, apply, and reflect on key Bible verses about Jesus’s identity. Weekly prayers, memory verses, brief commentaries, and discussion questions help women to see Jesus, trust him alone for salvation, and proclaim his goodness to others.

Inductive Bible Study: This 7-week study teaches individuals and groups how to observe, interpret, and apply key Bible passages about Jesus’s identity
Explores Jesus’s “I Am” Statements: “I am the bread of life”; “I am the light of the world”; “I am the door of the sheep”; “I am the good shepherd”; “I am the resurrection and the life”; “I am the way, the truth, and the life”; and “I am the true vine”
From the Gospel Coalition: Studies correspond with sessions from TGC Women’s 2024 Conference (video access will be available after the event)
A Great Resource for Women Ages 16 and Older

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Giving Jesus Away, by John Hopper

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to John Hopper about his new book Giving Jesus Away.

I’d like to tell others about Jesus, but . . .

I get too nervous.
I don’t know how to start the conversation.
I tried once, but it wasn’t well-received.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to answer people’s questions.
I don’t want to come off as a pushy, religious type.

If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Many Christians want to tell others about Jesus but don’t know how to do so in a friendly and inviting way. That’s what makes Giving Jesus Away such an important book. Full of biblically-sound principles and real-life examples, Giving Jesus Away explains how any Christian—including you!—can build caring friendships with non-believers, clearly share the Good News of Jesus, and enjoy a front row seat to what God is doing in the lives of others.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Case for Life, by Scott Klusendorf

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Scott Klusendorf about his new book The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture, available from Crossway publishers.

Pro-life Christians, take heart: the pro-life messagecan compete in the marketplace of ideas-provided Christians properly understand and articulate that message. Too many Christians do not understand the essential truths of the pro-life position, making it difficult for them to articulate a biblical worldview on issues like abortion, cloning, and embryo research.

The Case for Life provides intellectual grounding for the pro-life convictions that most evangelicals hold. Author Scott Klusendorf first simplifies the debate: the sanctity of life is not a morally complex issue. It's not about choice, privacy, or scientific progress. To the contrary, the debate turns on one key question: What is the unborn? From there readers learn how to engage the great bio-tech debate of the twenty-first century, how to answer objections persuasively, and what the role of the pro-life pastor should be.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Moving Forward After Abortion, by Camile Cates

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Camile Cates about her new book Moving Forward after Abortion: Finding Comfort in God, available from New Growth Press.

Counselor Camille Cates points women who may be facing hurt, confusion, and unanswered questions after an abortion to finding grace and mercy in God’s love.

Even though each woman’s story is different, the challenges that follow an abortion can be similar. How can you find healing and renewal for where you are now? How do you process the variety of emotions you may be experiencing, such as anger, grief, or perhaps numbness?

Camille Cates has spent many years counseling women, helping them to answer those questions. In Moving Forward after Abortion, she helps you to see that God is forgiving, gracious, merciful, and loving, and offers comfort to those who come to him to experience restoration instead of brokenness. Reflecting on an abortion story can be intimidating, but you do not have to do it alone. God is near—and plans to use your story for good.

Practical, accessible, spiritual guidance on addressing an array of situations and emotions after an abortion, through the lens of Scripture
Part of theAsk the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions
Gives readers guidance in understanding the forgiveness of Christ in a deeper, fuller way
Compact format goes deeper than New Growth Press’s popular minibooks without overwhelming the reader

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

You are Still a Mother, by Jackie Gibson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:25:20 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Jackie Gibson about her new book You are Still a Mother: Hope for Women Grieving a Stillbirth or Miscarriage, available from New Growth Press.

When you lose your baby to stillbirth or miscarriage, it feels like the ground has fallen out from underneath you. Speaking from experience, Jackie Gibson reaches out, offering the only balm that will bring comfort to your pain.

Grieving the loss of a child to stillbirth can be a lonely and agonizing experience. Sadly, this overwhelming loss is far more common than one may think, affecting around 1 in 160 births. Gibson honestly acknowledges the sorrow, the loneliness, and fears that come from suffering the loss of a child while pointing to the gospel with gentleness and understanding.

You Are Still a Mother weaves Scripture and deep truths about God with Jackie’s personal experience to provide a book that is both honest and full of hope. Acknowledging that all who suffer this loss will never be the same, she reassures readers that God will be present through every moment of every day.

Author Jackie Gibson, speaking from experience, shares the common emotions, questions, and feelings that arise when grieving a stillbirth or miscarriage.
Reassures women who are grieving this unique loss that the Lord is near and will provide comfort.
Reminds readers that God is always good, even in the midst of suffering such an awful loss.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Good News for Little Hearts: Henry's Big Mistake & Zoe's Time to Shine

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Lauren Whitman about her books in the Good News for Little Hearts series, available from New Growth Press.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Pro-Life Kids, by Bethany Bomberger

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Bethany Bomberger about her new book Pro-Life Kids, available from Bara Publishing.

Children are naturally pro-life. But they don’t stay that way unless they are educated about what it means to value every human life — planned or unplanned, able or disabled. The Radiance Foundation exists to creatively illuminate that every human life has purpose. And we’re so excited about this colorful and engaging children's book! We want to empower parents, teachers, faith leaders, and any teen or adult who would like to convey an age-appropriate pro-life worldview to children.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

What to Say When: The Complete Guide to Discussing Abortion, by Shawn Carney

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:37:43 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Shawn Carney about his new book What to Say When: The Complete Guide to Discussing Abortion, available from Kolbe & Anthony publishers.

What do I say when abortion and rape come up? What about "My Body, My Choice"? When should I avoid politics?

From "forced birth" to gender to "shout your abortion", much has changed since abortion was legalized in 1973, yet it remains the most controversial issue of our time. What to Say When equips you with proven approaches from the front-lines to help you:

Know exactly what to say (and not say) when abortion comes up
Balance converting hearts vs. winning arguments
Navigate the changing and bizarre new ways abortion is promoted
Go on offense and stay on topic when defending life

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Passages of Hope, by Terri Haynes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Terry Haynes about her new book Passages of Hope, available from Barbour publishers.

Discover the Story Behind a Secret Passageway

Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.

Gracie Kingston begins renovations on the Philadelphia house inherited from her grandmother and finds a secret room. It is connected to a house nearby, the home of William Still, the man known as the father of the Underground Railroad. As she researches, she discovers a mystery in her house’s ownership. In 1855, Olivia Kingston helps a mother and her young child by hiding them in a secret room in her home. As she helps, she learns that there may be an impostor conductor in their community. As Gracie’s and Olivia’s stories intertwine, they learn the meaning of sacrifice and love.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unusual Love Stories from the Bible, by Cheryl Palermo

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Cheryl Palermo about her new book Unusual Love Stories from the Bible, available from Lifeword publishers.

The Bible is filled with stories of messy relationships

A woman separated from society because of her terrible reputation; a son with a vendetta to make his father-the king-pay for his lack of attention; a man with a wicked temper who is determined to do things his own way. Do any of these situations sound familiar? Eras may change and develop, but the problems remain the same.

Unusual Love Stories is an inspirational book about people in a variety of circumstances and relationships. In each tale, God's perfect love and redemption can be seen. Relationships and family can be complicated, But God has a plan and purpose for every situation. Read this book with an open heart and find yourself within the pages.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Masculinity by Design, by James Bradford

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:28:30 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to James Brandford about his new book Masculinity by Design, available from Iron Stream publishers.

God Designed Men for a Specific Purpose Masculinity is not just under attack; there is a concerted effort to marginalize it. As culture has embraced situational ethics and relative truth, men are losing hope and understanding of their purpose in both family and society. Life is hard, and we can't do this alone. This book is a call to manhood as designed by God. Masculinity is not only needed but necessary for a healthy home and society. James W. Bradford reflects upon the lessons he has learned from his life as he intricately weaves God’s Word into the messages. Through his unique storytelling, he calls men to rise up and assume their role as leaders in their families.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Build a Stronger Marriage, by Bob Lepine

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Bob Lepine about _____ new book Build a Stronger Marriage: The Path to Oneness (Ask the Christian Counselor).

All marriages face seasons of distress and frustration—times when thanks to a variety of factors you don't feel as close as you once were. Bestselling author and longtime FamilyLife Today cohost Bob Lepine helps you work through the challenges that emerge in every marriage, causing couples to become isolated and alienated. He helps you make the adjustments necessary to build the kind of marriage God intends for you to have and encourages you back on the path to oneness.

Lepine maps out this path to oneness by first helping you and your spouse uncover how your motivations and expectations about marriage, childhood hardship or family of origin issues, guilt, shame, or unaddressed relational wounds can impact a marriage relationship. Seeing marriage from God’s point of view is the path to oneness. You will be able to trade blame, dissatisfaction, and disappointment for a stronger, richer, and more rewarding relationship. Each chapter ends with a simple assignment that will help you get on and stay on the path to oneness. There is hope for your marriage! God is on this journey with you!

Build a Stronger Marriage is part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series. This series walks readers through their deepest and most profound questions. Each question is unpacked by an experienced counselor that gives readers the tools to understand their struggle and how the gospel brings hope and healing to the problem they are facing.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Faith Code, by Rusty Rueff

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rusty Rueff about his new book The Faith Code: A Future-Proof Framework for a Life of Meaning and Impact, available from Morehouse Publishing.

A pastor and a tech guru provide a path to sustaining a soulful life

In an age when new ideas, trends, and innovations can alter the world overnight, a strong foundation in faith can be the guiding light. In fact, without that connection to a higher power, many not only feel a deep sense of unease about a soulless future, but also wonder: are there values and beliefs we should we be building our lives on? Are there ones we should be comfortable letting change?

A groundbreaking book that offers a unique antidote to the most urgent spiritual and cultural ailments of our time, The Faith Code is the product of nearly a decade of collaboration between a prominent pastor who resides in the heart of San Francisco Bay's technology hub, and a renowned Silicon Valley investor, leader, and philanthropist. By combining moral and ethical counsel with the pioneering tactics of entrepreneurship and community building, Terry Brisbane and Rusty Rueff have methodically distilled the essentials of what it takes to live a full life while simultaneously becoming citizens who contribute to the world around us. From important matters of career and vocation advancement to the pillars of fulfilling relationships both at home and in our social circles, this trailblazing guide will give any reader the tools necessary to apply the time-tested wisdom of the gospel to the contemporary struggles of today. What results is a transformative journey with three different pathways interwoven together: being faith-driven, pursing personal improvement, and doing good, meaningful work.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Trading Faces, by John and Angel Beeson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to John and Angel Beeson about their new book Trading Faces: Removing the Masks that Hide Your God-Given Identity, available from Kregel publishers.

A biblical and practical guide on how to replace false identities with the healthy truth

Seeking fulfilment, many Christians turn to identities that promise to give their lives meaning: profession, roles as spouse or parent, personality types, even sexuality--anything that can be held up to others as the empowering core of who they are. But when these new labels don’t give them any real foundation for hope, they end up feeling disappointed, directionless, and defeated. Those false identities turn out to be only sand.

John and Angel Beeson have seen this problem again and again in their respective roles as pastor and counselor. And they want searching Christians to know the truth: a fulfilling understanding of self can only be found by rooting one's identity in the unchangeable and nonnegotiable understanding of who we were created to be.

This husband-and-wife team considers ten identities that masquerade as truth and challenge readers to trade those labels for the ones Christ offers. They explain why true identity matters, how our masks can suffocate us, and how substitute identities can become idolatry. They share real struggles from real people. And they offer hope in a comprehensive index of our identities in Christ, both individual and the collective identity of the church.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Heaven and Nature Sing, by Hannah Anderson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Hannah Anderson about Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World, available from B&H Books.

“Joy to the world—the Lord has come!”

We sing these words every year, but what does it mean that the Creator came to his creation as a baby? How exactly does the “earth receive her King?” What does it sound like when rocks, hills, floods, and plains echo his praise? And what would it mean for you to join in the chorus?

Heaven and Nature Sing invites you into a fresh reading of the Christmas story—one where earthy, overlooked things like snowflakes, trees, serpents, bodies, and swaddling bands reveal the glory of the Promised Son. Journeying from the first pages of Scripture to the last, you’ll experience the goodness of our Creator King and learn how the whole earth sings his praise.

So this Advent season, join Hannah Anderson as she guides you through 25 meditations on the natural elements of the Christmas story. Accompanied by Nathan Anderson’s distinctive artwork, the entries gradually move you from hope to faith to joy to peace. Find your soul renewed and your heart restored, and discover once again why heaven and nature sing.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Good News of Christmas, by Rousseaux Brasseur

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Rousseaux Brasseur about The Good News of Christmas: Celebrating the Glory of Christ’s Birth Story, available from Harvest House publishers.

This beautifully illustrated, poetic retelling of the Nativity story offers families a new and special way to celebrate Jesus’s birth, and is a perfect addition to the Advent season.

It’s the story of God’s glory at the heart of human history
In which God revealed who He is and uncovered the mystery.
So as you hear it, may God’s Spirit stir inside your heart
And bring you into His kingdom too…now it’s time for our story to start.

Creative dynamo and self-described Christmas zealot, Rousseaux Brasseur, invites you and your family to experience the Nativity story as never before. From Old Testament prophecies to the present reality of new life through Christ, this timeless tale is a welcome return to the true reason for the season.

This charming and colorful lyrical adaptation of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ as told throughout the Bible will captivate readers of all ages, making it ideal for family reading during Advent. Start a meaningful new tradition with your loved ones this Christmas.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Why We Share About Jesus, by Laura Richie

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:20:35 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Laura Richie about her books from David C Cook publishers.

(a re-air from last year)

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Light Before Christmas, by Marty Machowski

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Marty Machowski about his new book The Light Before Christmas: A Family Advent Devotional, available from New Growth Press publishers.

This four-week Advent family devotional by best-selling author Marty Machowski combines devotions on the theme of light and darkness with the story of eleven-year-old Mia and her grandmother as they prepare for Christmas. Grandma loves to share her faith, especially at Christmas time, and although she is blind, she can see the light of Jesus shining bright and helps Mia—and children of all ages—to do the same.

Every year, Mia loves to spend the month of December with Grandma getting ready for Christmas. This year, they read a special devotional, The Light Before Christmas, together. Machowski brings families into their devotional time, sharing the story of Christmas. Through a Bible study of light and darkness, readers will discover how the theme of light weaves its way through the Christmas story and God’s plan of salvation.

The Light Before Christmas contains thirteen devotionals—three for each of the four weeks of Advent and one more for Christmas. Each devotional includes a Scripture for the day, an object lesson, a focus Scripture, a question to discuss as a family, a song to sing together, and a prayer.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Jesus and the Gift of Friendship, by Trillia Newbell

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Trillia Newbell about her new book Jesus and the Gift of Friendship, available from Crossway publishers.

Storybook by Trillia Newbell Teaches Kids to Embrace Jesus as Their Closest Friend and Provider

Friends are one of the greatest gifts from God and reflect his ultimate gift―Jesus! But what happens when the desire for friendship goes unmet? Where should kids turn in their moments of sadness?

In this thoughtful children’s book, readers journey with Zeke as he suffers from missing a close friend and experiences rejection after inviting a neighborhood boy to play. With help from his mom and consistent prayer, Zeke develops an unlikely friendship and an important dependence on Christ.

Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will spur hope and comfort in the lives of kids ages 3–6, teaching little ones to embrace friendship as a blessing from God and a reflection of Jesus―our dearest friend and ultimate provider.

Written for Kids Ages 3–6: Jesus and the Gift of Friendship will encourage little ones to embrace Jesus as their closest friend
Thoughtful Story with Gospel Truths: Teach kids about the love and comfort found in and through Christ
Rooted in Scripture: Provides a biblical application for a common Bible passage on friendship―John 15:12–15

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Go and Do Likewise, by Amy DiMarcangelo

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ami DiMarcangelo about her new book Go and Do Likewise: A Call to Follow Jesus in a Life of Mercy and Mission, available from Crossway publishers.

Learning to Extend God’s Compassion to Those Who Need It Most

In love, Jesus came to redeem sinful people and restore a fallen world, and he invites all of his followers to join this good work. But how can believers effectively care for their neighbors when life is so marred by sin and suffering? Is it possible for ordinary Christians to participate in God’s mission to restore a broken world?

From a theological perspective, Go and Do Likewise explores God’s grand story of redemption to uncover how ordinary Christians can extend God’s compassion to those in need. Author Amy DiMarcangelo builds on biblical principles and provides discussion questions for everyday application. This practical book encourages believers to joyfully engage in Christ’s mission―relying on the gospel to spur mercy, justice, and generosity to those who need it most.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

You Are Welcomed, by Trish Donohue

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Trish Donahue about her new book You Are Welcomed: Devotions for When Life is a Lot, available from New Growth Press.

When you feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, trials, and emotions, you are not alone. God welcomes you into his rest and peace.

You Are Welcomed by a loving God is the gospel truth we need to hear when life is an unruly combination of responsibilities, relationships, interruptions, dreams, and drama. In this ten-week devotional, author and women’s ministry leader Trish Donohue helps women who are weary turn to the Lord, put down their burdens, rest in his welcome, and then welcome others to walk with Jesus too.

Trish shares stories of biblical men and women who brought their burdens to the Lord. Each story exemplifies a different sort of pressure, including busyness, disillusionment, crisis, isolation, envy, doubt, fear, and failure. You are not alone in what you’re facing, and God wants to meet you in the same ways he has shown himself to his people from the beginning.

Easy-to-follow daily format of Scripture reading, devotional reflection, and simple application questions
A beautifully designed devotional in the Gospel Truth for Women series, helping women to identify their struggles, go to Scripture to meet God, then share those truths with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers
Relatable for busy women of all ages and stages making it perfect for gift-giving

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, by Sharon Jaynes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Sharon Jaynes about her new book Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe: A 30-Day Guide to Powerful and Effective Scripture-Based Prayers, available from David C. Cook publishers.

Prayer is a parent’s greatest superpower! This unique devotional for mothers leads you through sixteen areas of your child’s life from head (thoughts) to shoulders (burdens) to hands (gifts) to feet (the path ahead).

God has given parents the privilege of shaping not just a human being but an eternal soul. That responsibility can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to prayer. How can we truly pray for our kids rather than fall into a spiral of worry?

In Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, bestselling author Sharon Jaynes helps us use the words of Scripture to pray over our children with intention. This practical and encouraging guide offers:

A unique head-to-toe pattern to help us make prayer for our kids a natural habit
Thirty brief reflections with sixteen prayers each, taking you from prayers for your child’s mind, eyes, and ears, to their shoulders, gifts, and relationships
Flexibility, whether you are looking for a month-long devotional or Scripture prayers to use again and again

As Sharon reminds us, prayer is not a means of gaining control over our children to make them the men and women we want them to be. Prayer is a means of relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the men and women that He wants them to be.

Presented by Esther Press: Books for Courageous Women

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Fingerprint Devotions, by Sandra Kay Chambers

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:35:50 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Sandra Kay Chambers about her new book Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions to Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose.

Out of the approximately 7.9 billion people on earth today, no two people have the same fingerprints. Each person is uniquely created by God, one-of-kind, with a special purpose and calling for his or her life.

Through Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions to Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose, kids will gain a firm biblical foundation to help them recognize that God created them, loves them, and that they have worth and value to God and others.

By using this devotion, kids will discover that God’s fingerprint is on them through

creation
salvation by asking Jesus into their hearts,
and (c)through the Holy Spirit living in them.

They will also discover how they can become God’s fingerprint to the world by the way they live and serve God through their individual gifts, talents, and callings.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

My Spouse was Unfaithful, by Robert Jones

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Robert Jones about his new book My Spouse was Unfaithful: Finding Strength in God's Presence, available from New Growth Press.

Counselor and pastor Robert D. Jones shares wise and biblical next steps in the aftermath of infidelity.

How should you respond to the devastating disappointments that adultery and other forms of betrayal have brought into your marriage? It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including anger, confusion, grief, sadness, jealousy, anxiety, embarrassment, and regret. The consequences of your spouse’s sin cast wide effects on your relationship, family, and future. Counselor Robert D. Jones has walked with many couples in your situation and provides ten steps for moving forward from this betrayal with God-given hope.

My Spouse Was Unfaithful provides biblical principles for handling this betrayal and confronting your spouse, and it offers a guide for working through a potential repentance and restoration process. While God doesn’t promise restoration with your spouse, he does promise to be with you and help you—whether your spouse chooses to repent or not. God can use this experience to draw you closer to him and bring greater good to your life.

Practical, accessible, spiritual guidance on how to move forward from your spouse’s betrayal with God-given hope
Part of theAsk the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions
Gives readers guidance in understanding their suffering and temptations so they can learn to lament and guard against bitterness, vengeance, and rash decisions
Compact format goes deeper than New Growth Press’s popular minibooks without overwhelming the reader

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Christmas Welcome Sign, by Dejah Edwards

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Dejah Edwards about her new book The Christmas Welcome Sign, available from River Birch Press.

Allie and her daughter, Mandy, always loved Christmas and enjoyed a loving mother-daughter relationship until Mandy fell under the spell of Logan Walker, a love interest and a master manipulator, who lures her to places-and situations-she never wanted to go. Mandy's life is on the brink of changing forever. Will she ever recover from the damage done to her in Idaho?

One particular Christmas, Allie bought a Christmas sign that read: All Hearts Come Home for Christmas-Welcome Home. She told her daughter, "I will hang this on the front porch. When you go away to college, or no matter how far you roam, this sign will always welcome you home." Little did Allie know how much her daughter could change or how far she would wander. Will Allie be able to fulfill the promise of the sign? Will Mandy ever return home?

When Joshua Savage arrives in Mandy's hometown to fulfill God's purpose for his life as a youth pastor, he finds so much more.

The Christmas Welcome Sign is a story of love, defiance, forgiveness, and the journey back to the life Mandy was meant to live. It will restore your faith in the power of a mother's unconditional love-and devotion to prayer.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

More than Reconciliation, by Andrew Southwick

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:44:52 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Andrew Southwick about his new book More than Reconciliation: Coming to the Table of Grace.

HATRED CAN ONLY BE OVERCOME AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

America is at a tipping point and in many ways, grows more and more divided by the day. One of the most visible divisions, racism, continues to be repackaged, reshaped, and reintroduced into each successive generation. We've tried every legal, cultural, and/or sociological idea to dispel racism's ugly presence and legacy from society.

EVERY IDEA, THAT IS, EXCEPT JESUS.

MORE THAN RECONCILIATION takes a step toward solutions other than those popular culture has offered. This book brings the gospel message and spiritually transforming work of Jesus Christ back to the center of the conversation, and challenges readers-whether Christian or not-to approach issues of prejudice and hatred with renewed minds. All are invited to see each other not as creatures of cultural demographics, but as creations of God.

RACISM AND PREJUDICE ARE NOT SOLVED THROUGH WOKENESS OR NON-WOKENESS, or through social programs and policies. Because hatred can only be overcome at the very place it was conquered, at the foot of the Cross. People will not be reconciled to each other unless and until they are RECONCILED TO GOD.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

I Have PTSD, by Curtis Solomon

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Curtis Solomon about his new book I Have PTSD: Reorienting after Trauma (Ask the Christian Counselor), available from New Growth Press.

Counselor and trauma expert Curtis Solomon helps those who have suffered the disorienting effects of a traumatic experience to reorient their lives to the path God has for them.

Anyone who experiences a traumatic event feels confused, lost, out of control, unsure, and unsteady—disoriented. This kind of suffering leaves marks, sometimes on the body, always on the soul, and sometimes both. In I Have PTSD, Curtis Solomon helps both those who have suffered trauma, as well as their loved ones, to understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma, while offering gospel hope and practical ways to make that hope real in their lives.

Trauma can come into our lives through any number of circumstances, but those circumstances do not derail the plans of God nor determine the trajectory for the rest of your life. God can and does utilize the most horrific suffering imaginable to accomplish his great plans for his people.

Practical, accessible, and concise guidance on PTSD, written by an experienced trauma expert and counselor.
Part of theAsk the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions.
Gives readers the tools to understand their struggle with PTSDand how the gospel brings hope and healing to post traumatic stress.
Compact format goes deeper than New Growth Press’s popular minibooks without overwhelming the reader.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Warrior King, by Anna Rountree

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Anna Rountree about her new book The Warrior King: A Battle with the World, the Flesh and the Devil, available from Charisma House publishers.

We think our biggest spiritual enemy is Satan, but it’s really our flesh.

This book will help you to see Christ as the one who is able to take on all spiritual battles so that you know you are not alone in this journey of life.

In her first two books, The Heavens Opened and The Priestly Bride, Anna Rountree chronicled her remarkable visions of heaven, giving readers a glimpse of what heaven is like and how events happening in the earth today correspond with activities in the spirit realm. In this third book in her trilogy, Rountree offers a revelation of mankind's chief enemy, the flesh, and how our heavenly Father trains us to be warriors for the fierce battles to come.

Caught up once again in a vision of heaven, Rountree sees the redeemed and the heavenly hosts armed for war. She is told that all God’s children are issued armor but not everyone heeds the command to put on the full armor of God. As with all equipment, this armor must be tested before being worn into conflict.

Thus begins the tests to fit Rountree for battle. These tests take place underground in the root system of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, which is the flesh. The seriousness of the tests—tests all Christians must take—are both shocking and revelatory. This book takes readers on a journey through the dark bowels of the flesh and reveals how they can come out armed as overcomers who serves the Warrior King.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

All My Hope, by Julie Seals

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:11:41 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Julie Seals about her new book All My Hope: A Prisoner No More.

Julie knew she could spend the rest of her life in prison if she were caught crossing the border with four pounds of methamphetamine duct-taped around her waist. But life had become so overwhelming, so painful, that she no longer cared if she lived or died. So she crossed over the border. And with her arrest as a drug smuggler that day, her years of running from responsibility—and from God—came to an end.

Through one miraculous event after another, God transformed Julie from drug dealer to Hope Dealer. Read her story now as Julie Seals unveils her extraordinary journey of overcoming a 17-year addiction to crystal meth and being transformed by the supernatural power of God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sketchy Views, by Daniel DeWitt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Daniel DeWitt about his new book Sketchy Views: A Beginner's Guide to Making Sense of God, available from New Growth Press.

Is your understanding of who God is and how he works in our lives today a little sketchy? Daniel DeWitt’s Sketchy Views is a beginner’s guide to making sense of God.

Everybody has beliefs about God. There are a million ways to get God wrong, but there’s only a narrow path to getting him right. In order to understand God, we have to go back to the Bible, but that can be overwhelming if you are new to theology.

Sketchy Views uses words and sketches to help readers visually connect with and understand what basic Christian theology is and is not. DeWitt helps readers understand why what we think about God is the most important thing about us. Because God is the most important topic a person can think about, the way we think about God (our theology) is our most valuable and important collection of our thoughts and words.

Illustrations clarify the basics of theology, Christian thinking, and making sense of worldview issues.
Skeptics, atheists, and theological novices will learn basic truths about God and how Christians through the ages have come to these conclusions.
Readers will be challenged to examine their basic beliefs about God and themselves and see how they affect every part of life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Awaiting the Manger, by Ocieanna Fleiss

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Ocieanna Fleiss about her new book Awaiting the Manger: Whispers of Advent in the Old Testament, available from Harvest House publishers.

Celebrate the hope of Christmas as you witness how God has written the promise of Immanuel, “God with us,” into human history! Awaiting the Manger journeys with you through the Advent season, illuminating how God used the lives of ordinary people to foreshadow Christ’s coming during the centuries and even millennia before his birth.

Through daily readings, you’ll dive into Old Testament stories brought to life with vibrant cultural and historical insights. You’ll explore each account first through the perspective of those who lived it, and then by uncovering how it fits into the sweeping arc of our redemption. Each reading is followed by a devotional prompt, including a

reflection question to encourage journaling or discussion
prayer to spark heartfelt conversation with God
Scripture passage for further study
Christmas hymn to inspire individual or family worship

Awaiting the Manger will enrich your experience of Advent and your understanding of the Old Testament as you rejoice in the tenderness and compassion God has shown his people from the very beginning.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Rediscovering Israel, by Kristi McLelland

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:22:26 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Kristi McLelland about her new book Rediscovering Israel: A Fresh Look at God's Story in Its Historical and Cultural Contexts, available from Harvest House publishers.

In Rediscovering Israel, you will experience the living God and His Word as never before! Bestselling author and professor Kristi McLelland invites you to explore the biblical narrative in the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts in which it was written. As you do so, you will

experience Scripture as a timeless, transformational Story demonstrating God’s love and faithfulness
string biblical pearls to encounter the Bible as one cohesive storyline rather than a book of stand-alone accounts
celebrate the richness of Scripture while discovering unique cultural idioms and customs
share in the joys, curiosities, and insights gained through Kristi’s adventures in Israel

Whether you are preparing for pilgrimage to Israel or you desire to experience a fresh encounter with Scripture, Rediscovering Israel offers a welcome blend of biblical truth, faithful research, and personal reflections that will enrich your interactions with God’s Word.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Flower Quilter, by Mindy Steele

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Mindy Steele about her new book The Flower Quilter (Heart of the Amish), available from Barbour Books publishers.

Barbara Breaks from Amish Tradition to Express Her Artistry

Full of faith, hope, and romance, this new series takes you into the Heart of Amish country.

Barbara Schwartz was born into a family of quilters, but she would rather eat dirt than partake in another quilting frolic or sew on another binding. When her parents send her to Indiana to help her grandmother in her quilting shop, she finds herself amongst a very different community. It’s only one summer and then she will be back in Kentucky where she belongs.

Melvin Bontrager’s world stopped six years ago when his parents died. Now when his only means of providing for his widowed sister and niece is threatened, Melvin finds his landscaping business disappearing too. When spring delivers a newcomer who is immune to his salty moods, Melvin does something he has never done before, accepts help.

What blooms is the last thing Barbara ever expected, and everything Melvin could ever want.

The Heart of the Amish Series Also Includes:
Ruth’s Ginger Snap Surprise by Anne Blackburne
The Quilt Room Secret by Lisa Jones Baker
Courting the Amish Bishop by Mindy Steele
Mary’s Calico Hope by Anne Blackburne

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

5 Traits of a Healthy Family, by Gary Chapman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Dr. Gary Chapman about his new book 5 Traits of a Healthy Family: Steps You Can Take to Grow Closer, Communicate Better, and Change the World Together, available from Moody Publishers.

Is your family all that it could be?

Many feel bombarded by images and experiences of broken families, but this is not how God intended families to be!

So often we examine the traits of unhealthy families, but Gary Chapman paints a biblical portrait of what a loving, stable family looks like. He details five timeless characteristics that create a healthy family environment:

A heart for service
Husbands and wives who relate intimately
Parents who guide their children
Children who obey and honor their parents
Husbands who love and lead

In Dr. Chapman's own words, "What happens to your family does make a difference not only to you and your children, but to the thousands of young observers who are in search of a functional family."

This book is not merely for reading, but for living. Experience God's design for family.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Critical Dilemma, by Neil Shenvi

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:12:40 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Neil Shenvi about his new book Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society, available from Harvest House publishers.

Where Are Critical Theory and the Social Justice Movement Taking Us?

Critical theory and its expression in fields such as critical race theory, critical pedagogy, and queer theory are having a profound impact on our culture. Contemporary critical theory’s ideas about race, class, gender, identity, and justice have dramatically shaped how people think, act, and view one another—in Christian and secular spheres alike.

In Critical Dilemma, authors Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer illuminate the origins and influences of contemporary critical theory, considering it in the light of clear reason and biblical orthodoxy. While acknowledging that it can provide some legitimate insights regarding race, class, and gender, Critical Dilemma exposes the false assumptions at the heart of critical theory, arguing that it poses a serious threat to both the church and society at large.

Drawing on exhaustive research and careful analysis, Shenvi and Sawyer condemn racism, urge Christians to seek justice, and offer a path forward for racial healing and unity while also opposing critical theory’s manifold errors.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

No More Bad Days, by Gary Miracle

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Today, Roberta talks to Gary Miracle about his new book No More Bad Days: Trading the Pursuit of Perfection for the Gift of Grace, available from Salem publishers.

Gary Miracle’s life was forever changed by an infection that caused him to lose his arms and legs. He could have given up, but he chose to live and share his story, helping others respond to their own setbacks.

When tragedy struck, Gary Miracle could have given up. Instead, he chose a different perspective, discovering depths of grace and heights of hope he had only ever heard of before.

At first, he thought he had a bad case of the flu—some kind of bug he’d caught from one of his kids. But Gary Miracle’s illness turned out to be an infection so severe that the only way to save his life was amputating both arms below the elbows and both legs below the knees.

The loss of his limbs was not the only challenge Gary had to face. Excruciating difficulties marked his family life as well. In 2020, the Grammy-nominated Christian band MercyMe shared Gary’s story with the world through the music video to their hit song “Say I Won’t,” and he emerged as a powerful voice for the grace of God.

In the spirit of Romans 8:28, understanding that God works through all circumstances, Miracle has responded in faith by helping and encouraging others who have faced personal challenges. Today, he travels the world, sharing the hope-filled message that, through Christ in light of eternity, there are no more bad days. Regardless of your circumstances, every day can be a new beginning.

If you have suffered loss, experienced trauma, or been forced to rebuild your life from the ground up, this book is for you. Gary Miracle invites everyone who hears his message or reads this book to profess, “I will have no more bad days! Say I won’t!”

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Memorizing Scripture, by Glenna Marshall

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Glenna Marshall about her new book Memorizing Scripture: The Basics, Blessings, and Benefits of Meditating on God's Word, available from Moody publishers.

Reclaiming the art of Scripture memorization

Bible memory has fallen on hard times. It can feel unnecessary since we have Scripture at our fingertips. Or it just feels daunting and unattainable—you know it’s important, but you’re just not good at it.

Writer, mother, and lover of Scripture Glenna Marshall shows us that to love God with our hearts, we must first love him with our minds. Through Scripture memorization, we begin to meditate on God’s word. This causes us to think deeply about God, which leads to intimacy and trust. Scripture memory bolsters our daily faith, grows us in discernment, and gives us courage to walk through trials. It arms us with what we need to share the gospel, to fight sin, and to encourage our brothers and sisters in Christ!

But how and where do we begin? Glenna gives us practical tools! Even long passages or books of the Bible can be hidden in our hearts with small, doable, daily bites. You’ll look at how to memorize Scripture in Bible study groups or local church settings as well as with children and friends.

Scripture memorization is the path we travel to obey God’s command to meditate on His Word. You will be transformed as the Bible takes root in your heart. The more we know His Word, the more we will—with the help of the Holy Spirit—be shaped like Jesus. You can do this! Memorizing Scripture shows you how!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Respect Dare, by Nina Roesner

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:24:34 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nina Roesner about her book The Respect Dare, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

"They had a long and happy marriage." It sounds like the end of a fairy tale--an illusion shattered by modern reality. But it doesn't have to be. Join author and speaker Nina Roesner as she guides you through 40 days of deepening your connection with God and your husband by simply shifting the way you think about one key area of relationships--unconditional respect.

In The Respect Dare, Nina shares true stories and thought-provoking questions that will help you apply biblical wisdom to the most important relationship in your life. This book is filled with stories of struggle and success, and many practical applications of respect that have dramatically changed marriages across the globe for the better.

Nina has already led countless women through this practical and life-changing journey, and in The Respect Dare, Nina addresses the most common questions she's received over the years:

How can I foster a culture of respect with my spouse?
What does it mean to honor God through marriage?
How can my relationship with God impact my marriage?

Experience the meaningful intimacy God intended and discover what he can do in your heart and in your marriage when you choose to show respect his way.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Prayer Jar series, by Wanda Brunstetter

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Wanda Brunstetter about the Prayer Jar series.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, by John Stamper

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to John Stamper about his new book Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, available from Master Books publishers.

At what point can a Christian teacher no longer be part of a public education system that requires them to participate in teaching destructive ideologies and advancing immoral agendas on young children?

John Stamper reached that tipping point as a teacher in the Chicago Public School System and made the decision to quit his job and pull back the curtain on what’s happening in public schools today.

You’ve seen the stories on the news - our national education system has an agenda, being implemented under the guise of fairness, equality, and racial justice to children. However, this book will open your eyes to:

The indoctrination process through mandatory teacher training that implements these radical ideologies in schools without parental knowledge
The danger and division created by critical race theory and gender theory being promoted in public schools
How Marxist, socialist, and communist ideologies are dominating public schools, and how you move forward with homeschooling your children

For generations, teachers have been excellent role models, investing their time and energy into fundamental lessons. However, today a growing number think they, the school board, and their school system know more than parents about what should be taught to students. You need to know what is going on in your child’s school and be prepared for the conflict of values that you may have to face.
You have options.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Hem of His Garment, by Michelle Bengstson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:36:07 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michelle Bengstson about her new book The Hem of His Garment, available from Revell publishers.

Everyone experiences pain at times. It can manifest physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually. It can follow tragic accidents, great loss, sudden betrayal, or unexpected and unwanted change. Often it is temporary. But what do you do when it isn't? When the pain just won't go away, when healing does not come, when the grief and hurt settle in?

Drawing on her own experience of chronic pain and her years as a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson provides a countercultural perspective on pain. Offering hope without any false promises or empty platitudes, Dr. Bengtson unwraps the complex emotional aspects of dealing with pain. She gives you permission to question God, helps you identify the lies you've believed about your pain, and reorients your perception based on the truth of God's Word. Each chapter ends with a recommended playlist, reflection questions, and a prayer.

Your pain may not change, but your experience of it can.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Flourish, by Grace Wabuke Klein

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Grace Wabuke Klein about her new book Flourish: Finding Purpose in the Unknown and Unexpected Seasons of Life , available from Worthy Books publishers.

This guide to living well through all the seasons of life encourages readers to trust God's timing and hold onto hope in the periods of waiting.

The trials of life can wear us down. Unexpected events force us to face a new reality and unanswered prayers lead us to a growing frustration about why God doesn’t intervene. We wonder if anything good can come out of this painful, dark, winter season.

Grace Wabuke Klein knows that there is purpose in our darkest days and seasons of waiting. In Flourish, Grace meets the reader in their heartache, disappointment, and pain and gives encouragement and a fresh perspective on the winter seasons we all go through, as well as practical steps to not just survive but to find purpose in the unknown and unexpected.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life, by Bill Thrasher

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Bill Thrasher about his new book How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life: Transforming Your Prayers into a Spirit-Empowered, Life-Giving Adventure, available from Moody Publishers.

The battle for prayer—transforming drudgery into joy and life-giving intimacy with God.

We know that prayer is important—it’s the lifeblood of the Christian life. But almost all believers find prayer to be hard. We can experience discouragement or disillusionment in our prayer lives. We get distracted and disheartened.

What can we do if we’re in a season of drought or have never experienced a rich life of prayer? And how can we sustain a meaningful and lifegiving prayer ministry? Dr. Bill Thrasher—teacher, father, and husband—shares clear and applicable steps to invigorate or jumpstart a life of prayer. In How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life, Thrasher helps us answer important questions:

How do you identify a dead prayer life?
How can a worried and frantic life begin to enjoy God’s presence and peace?
How can you reach heaven when you don’t know what to pray?
How can times of despair be transformed into prayers that even affect future generations?
How can you get in touch with the deep concerns of your heart?
How can your greatest struggle spur effective prayers that defeat the Evil One?
How does the Spirit motivate and guide our prayers?

This book seeks to resurrect and revive our prayer life into one that God uses to restore His people to the place of His blessing. Begin to breathe again as you offer your heart, desires, and disappointments to the God who loves to listen and respond to you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Toxic War on Masculinity, by Nancy Pearcey

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:34:17 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Nancy Pearcey about her new book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, available from Baker Books.

"Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, No Good Men, and Are Men Necessary?

How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive?

Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey has a knack for tackling the tough issues of our day. A former agnostic, Pearcey was hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual." In this book, she takes readers on a fascinating romp through American history to discover how the secular script for masculinity turned toxic--and what action we can take to fix it.

We often hear that Exhibit A of toxic behavior is evangelical Christian men. But the social sciences tell a very different story. Studies find that family men who attend church regularly test out as the most loving husbands and the most engaged fathers. They have the lowest rate of divorce and--here's the real stunner--the lowest rate of domestic violence of any group in America.

The sociological facts explode anti-male stereotypes and show that classic Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior and reconcile the sexes. That's a finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing.

This book will equip thinkers and activists to challenge politically correct ideology and bring an evidence-based message of healing into the public square.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Treasure & Angels on Your Side, by Marty Machowski

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Marty Machowski, author of the books The Treasure and Angels on Your Side, available from New Growth Press publishers.

When children are scared by a storm, afraid of the dark, or wake up from a bad dream, how can you remind them of God’s protection and love? When a storm keeps Logan up one night at Grandpa’s house, Grandpa comforts him with stories about angels in the Bible who are ever at the Lord’s command. Using 3D illustrations to depict the spiritual realm, children learn along with Logan that these angels are watching over us and always on our side.

Angels on Your Side by best-selling children’s author Marty Machowski dives into a biblical exploration of God’s army of angels. Logan’s Grandpa teaches him that not only are angels real, but God uses his mighty warriors to guard him. Logan learns that God’s angels are an invincible army fighting on our behalf in the strength of the Lord.

Fear and worry are emotions all children experience—especially at night. But when an incredibly powerful angel is on your side, there’s no reason to be scared or worried. Learning God is in control and has sent his angels to protect us can help children keep their fears in check and not be conquered by them.

Through Rommel Ruiz’s beautiful 3D illustrations and gospel truth, Machowski guides children ages four to seven to understand that God is always with them. Accompanied by two sets of 3D glasses, Angels on Your Side will become a favorite bedtime story to help children remember the best way to combat our fears is to take them to God.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Thinking about God, by Alex Early

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Alex Early about his new book Thinking About God: Theology Q&A for Kids, available from B&H Publishers.

Theology is a word that tends to collect a lot of dust, and in-depth theological thinking often only comes later in life. But that doesn’t need to be the case! In Thinking About God, Alex Early proves that theology is absolutely fascinating at any age, and who better to engage than kids whose curiosity and wonder are eager to be fed?

Developed from conversations the author shared with his own kids, this unique book equips young readers with the essential doctrines of the faith while consistently emphasizing the relational aspects of our faith with God, self, and others. The accessible Q & A format allows kids to read straight through or jump to any question that intrigues them, such as What is God like? What or who is the Trinity? Why does sin matter so much? Why did Jesus die?

This book creatively and biblically bridges the gap between big, important theological concepts and young minds. . . and it does it in a way that will help a lot of older minds as well! You don’t need to wait for a theme-park trip to see your child’s face light up with awe and wonder. With Thinking About God, young minds can be filled with the truths of Scripture in ways that inspire them and engage them at their level. Your child's brilliant mind, fantastic imagination, and endless questions are all welcome in the wonderfully safe world of theology.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Man Enough to Forgive, by John Smithbaker

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:06:09 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to John Smithbaker about his new book Man Enough to Forgive.

At every turn the world is actively pushing aside, ignoring, and with an incomprehensible arrogance trying to manipulate Almighty God’s unchanging Truths.

Today, absolute Truth has no place in our broken and fallen land. Instead, America’s people are largely deluded by self-reliance and distracted by the service of other masters. Both are false idols.

I was compelled to write this book from the insights gained in pursuit of healing my own heart-wrenching soul wound and informed by the lessons learned coming alongside boys and men across the country who share this crippling burden.

Man Enough to Forgive needed to be written to specifically address the #1 societal issue of our time – the FATHERLESSNESS caused by divorce or the abandonment, absenteeism, neglect, indifference, or abuse of a boy’s God-ordained Pastor, Provider, and Protector – his father.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Whispers from the Lord, by Jeff Barker

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jeff Barker about his new book Whispers from the Lord: A Missionary Nurse's Journal, available from Hendrickson publishers.

In 1943, nineteen-year-old Arlene Schuiteman began keeping a journal, which she continued her whole life, including thirty-four years of nursing and teaching in three African countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Zambia.

During a particularly trying time, she recorded ninety “whispers from the Lord” in her personal journals. The four years during which Arlene recorded these messages (1975-1979) were among the most difficult years in the history of modern Ethiopia as well as Arlene’s own life. Even as she began transcribing the messages, a violent political movement―the Qey Shibir (Red Terror)―descended on the nation. After being forced to leave her beloved church and her nursing students, she moved to the nation’s capital and was eventually ejected from the country. She soon returned to Africa, however, working this time in Zambia until her retirement in 1989.

Although Arlene recorded these “whispers” as a personal encouragement, at age ninety-eight, she now wishes to share her journal with others who struggle and need to be reminded of God’s faithfulness during dark days. Here is an affirmation of God’s intimacy with his children and his loving response to us all.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Parallel Faith, by Dave Boden

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dave Boden about his new book Parallel Faith: Walking Alongside Others on Their Journey to Christ, available from Tyndale House Publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

In the Secret Place, by J. Otis Ledbetter

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:44:31 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to J. Otis Ledbetter about his new book In the Secret Place: For God and You Alone.

We long for a place where we can confess what we have been afraid to share, where the impulses we entertain are safe and encouraged, where no one can laugh at our biggest plans and dreams. Psalm 91 describes just such an oasis. There our plans for life can mature and our fellowship with God can grow, insulated from the criticisms of the world. J. Otis Ledbetter unveils Old and New Testament references to "the secret place," showing how God's plans for our lives can be secretly planted and nurtured before being exposed to the obstructions of Satan.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Black and White, by Dorothy Logan

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Dorothy Logan about her new book Black and White: An Essay on Critical Theory, Freedom, and the Pursuit of Happiness, available from BookBaby publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, by Mike McGarry

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mike McGarry about his new book Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, available from New Growth Press publishers.

It’s ok for you to have questions about your faith. You aren’t the only one that has those questions, and you shouldn’t be embarrassed by them. In Discover: Questioning Your Way to Faith, Mike McGarry explores the twenty most common questions teenagers ask.

In nearly twenty years as a youth pastor, Mike has heard just about every question students ask. Your questions are important—and they may prove to be the very thing that actually leads you into deeper faith. Discover covers a wide range of questions that teens like you ask about faith including: Why does God allow suffering? Why should we trust the Bible? Is church relevant? Does God care about my sexual identity? and more.

Mike wants you to see your questions as an opportunity to dig deeper and grow in your faith. Each chapter is short and tackles important topics such as doubt, the resurrection, tolerance, sexual issues, prayer, and more. He thinks you will be encouraged to see what God has to say.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Divine Dilemma, by Ken Ham

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:53:22 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ken Ham about his new book Divine Dilemma: Wrestling with the Question of a Loving God in a Fallen World, available from Master Books publishers.

Why is there so much suffering today, even for Christians?

In Divine Dilemma, Ken Ham confronts this topic head-on, using personal accounts of illness and loss from within his own family. You and your family will identify with these experiences in this powerful and practical book dealing with one of the most difficult questions we all must face. He understands that, as Christians, we do struggle and grieve in this world, and that is understandable. But, yes, there are answers from God’s Word. And, no … death is not the end.

Down through the ages, one of the biggest issues people have grappled with is why death, disease, and suffering exist in this world. From a human perspective, death appears to be the end for each person, and it is heartbreaking.

For the Christian, this can be a terrible dilemma: how can we understand death and suffering when the Bible teaches that our Creator God is a loving God?

For the secularist, it’s a reason to reject God and mock Christians for their belief in a loving God.

Is there an answer to this seemingly insurmountable problem? Is death really the end?

In this unique, and at times, emotional book, author Ken Ham speaks from God’s Word and his heart, not only sharing his own personal struggles with this topic but revealing the ultimate solution.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Seven Pathways, by Mary Carmen Englert

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mary Carmen Englert about her new book Seven Practices: Ancient Practices for a Deeper Relationship with God, available from Forefront Books publishers.

Seven Pathways creates discipline and daily habits for spending meaningful time with God and builds peaceful margin in your day, so that you are refreshed and equipped to handle life’s difficulties.

Do you long for the presence of God?

Many people desire a deeper relationship with God but have no idea how to find it. The Bible seems overwhelming. Prayers seem unanswered. The bewildering landscape of podcasts, Bible studies, and sermons only adds to the confusion. Even long-term Christians often struggle to know God intimately and feel his presence.

You are not alone.

In Seven Pathways, Mary Carmen Englert guides you through the simple spiritual practices that lead to a deeper relationship with the Creator.

When a freak accident plunged Mary Carmen into a life of chronic pain, which now appears to be from a rare cancerous tumor-acinic cell cancer that was found during the editing of this book, she struggled to carry on a relationship with God. Yet day by day, she pursued him through the practice of gratitude. From there, God drew her closer through prayer, reading Scripture, song, and other simple spiritual disciplines. As her body struggles to recover, her spirit is strengthened to endure this journey and enjoy a renewed relationship with God.

Seven Pathways is a spiritual journey you can take, starting right where you are, to know God better and more fully than ever before. You will:

· Experience the exceeding benefits of practicing gratitude regardless of your circumstance.

· Begin to hear the voice of God speaking to you through Scripture.

· Find your voice in speaking your heart to God in prayer and discover a practical weekly prayer plan.

· Refresh and realign your thoughts through soul-enriching music before a noisy crowd of stressors invade.

· Gain basic insights for digging deeper into Bible study and acquire confidence that the Bible is a trusted source about God.

· Rediscover the lost art of Christian meditation and its power to release greater peace and wisdom by meditating on God’s Word.

These historical Christian practices are integrated into a simple, creative, daily discipline to help you experience the presence of God in your everyday life.

Join me and get in stride with God’s voice through creating a regular rhythm in spending time with him through the Seven Pathways journey.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Voice of the Ancient, by Connilyn Cossette

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Connilyn Cossette about her new book Voice of the Ancient (The King's Men series), available from Bethany House publishers.

As the eldest son of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family legacy and the desire for something more. After an enemy attack strikes close to home, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan refuses to leave him behind.

Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run, hoping to find sanctuary with her mother's family.

United during their journeys and battling to survive the dangers that surround them, Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As challenges pile up, they must not only rely on each other to stay alive but also learn to trust the true and eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Serving as Jesus Served, by Michele Howe

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:36:11 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michele Howe about her new book Serving as Jesus Served: Practical Ways to Love Others, available from Hendrickson Publishers.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Woman from Lydia, by Angela Hunt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Angela Hunt about her new book The Woman from Lydia (The Emissaries Book #1), available from Bethany House publishers.

Widowed Euodia, known to her neighbors as "the Lydian woman," seeks to make a fresh start by moving to the foreign city of Philippi. She finds new purpose after meeting Paulos, apostle to the Gentiles, who opens her eyes to helping those in need, particularly women and those who have been enslaved.

Retired Roman soldier Hector has settled in Philippi with dreams of a future filled with wealth and status, pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comrade-in-arms turned business partner. His hopes are dashed, however, when Paulos robs their youngest enslaved girl of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, rendering her worthless to Hector's ambition.

Determined to find someone to restore the girl's valuable "gift," Hector is willing to travel to the ends of the earth to do so. Following close behind him, Euodia and her servants embark on a journey to rescue Sabina and set her free forever.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Divine Influencer (film), with actor Jason Burkey

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to actor Jason Burkey about his new film Divine Influencer.

When an entitled influencer loses everything, she must humbly trust God to understand what the meaning of true influence is. Desperate, she takes a job at a homeless shelter only so she has a place to lay her head and quickly realizes the joy and purpose that comes from serving others.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Healing Church, by Sam Black

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Sam Black about the new book The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It , available from Morgan James Faith publishers.

Two-thirds of men and a third of women who attend church regularly say they struggle with pornography. Yet only 7% of churches offer specific resources and support to their congregations.

Pastors and church leaders are well aware of the issue of pornography—thanks to decades of studies and Christian blog and magazine articles—however the local church is caught in a painful trap. When Christians are too ashamed to admit their struggle, church leaders aren’t able to directly support those who are actively struggling; when church attendees do find the courage to seek help, they often receive ineffective support from pastors and ministry leaders due to lack of proactive planning.

As a former journalist and current Director of Recovery Education for Covenant Eyes, Sam Black understands the stronghold pornography can have on an individual’s life. His writing in The Healing Church actively addresses these issues and provides clear guidance for ministry leaders as they support those who seek to live in freedom.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Emotionally Healthy Christianity, by Chris Thurman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Chris Thurman about the new book Emotionally Healthy Christianity: Following in the Psychological Footsteps of Christ, available from CT Books.

The road to emotional health goes through the life of Jesus Christ. He modeled for us what the most important psychological attributes are when it comes to how we, as His followers, are supposed to live our lives. Emotionally Healthy Christianity covers twelve of the most important psychological traits of Christ that we are to focus on in our efforts to experience true emotional health. Included is a 16-week workbook so readers can put what they learn into practice.
Jesus Christ was the perfect expression of psychological health in a human being. With God's help, we can follow in Christ's footsteps and experience a fuller taste of the abundant life.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Crafted by God, by Georgia Purdom

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Georgia Purdom about her new illustrated and interactive kids book Crafted by God, available from Master Books publishers.

Teach your children the truth about when life begins and how it progresses from fertilization to birth with the beautifully illustrated and interactive book, Crafted by God. Ages 7 and up will learn how the Bible and science can be trusted as they explore the stages of an unborn baby’s development.

This fascinating biblical resource reveals:

The miracle of life and when it begins
The value of every human life according to the Bible
Details of the different stages of development including scientific terms, which body parts are being formed at that stage, and the size of the unborn baby
Why abortion is not God’s way
The uniqueness of individuals and the value of people who demonstrate special needs
The need to defend unborn babies and the beauty of adoption

As you explore life inside the mother’s womb with your child, you will be helping them to love God and love their neighbor.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Entering His Presence, by Kirt Schneider

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:48:07 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kirt Schneider about his new book Entering His Presence: A Journey Into the River of God's Word and Spirit, available from Charisma House publishers.

What if you’re just one experience away from having your whole life changed?

After reading this book, you will never be the same again. Through the immense power of prayer and biblical teachings in this book you will be renewed, strengthened, and encouraged by God’s great and mighty Spirit.

Discover a deeper place of entering God’s presence through the power of the Word and Spirit. Entering His Presence instructs readers on how to connect with the Lord through prayer and then guides them on a journey to enter His presence with one hundred devotional meditations from the written Word of God.

Readers will be spurred on to new growth as they receive fresh revelation each day. Through the teaching of Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, host of the popular TV broadcast Discovering the Jewish Jesus, readers will be challenged to move into a deeper place of abiding in God’s presence, where there is peace, healing, cleansing, hope, and renewal.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Elisabeth Elliot: A Life, by Lucy Austen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lucy Austen about her new book Elisabeth Elliot: A Life, available from Crossway publishers.

An In-Depth Biography on the Life and Work of Missionary Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015) is one of the most widely known Christians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. After the death of her husband, Jim, and four other missionaries at the hands of Waorani tribesmen in Ecuador, Elliot famously returned to live among the same people who had killed her husband. Her legacy, however, extends far beyond these events. In the years that followed, Elliot became a prolific writer and speaker, touching the lives of countless people around the world.

In this single-volume biography, Lucy S. R. Austen takes readers on an in-depth journey through the life of Elisabeth Elliot―her birth to missionary parents, her courtship and marriage to Jim Elliot, her missions work in Ecuador, and her private life and public work after she returned to the United States. Through Elliot’s example of love for God and obedience to his commands, readers will ponder what it means to follow Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Quiet Conversations, by Kim Harvey Brannan

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kim Harvey Brannan about her new book Quiet Conversations.

When we take an intentional, much-needed break from our busy schedules, our hearts and spirits become open to ponder the meaning and purpose of life. Kim Harvey Brannan's recently released book, Quiet Conversations, is an invitation to do just that. Are you curious about God and His role in your life? Do you wonder how you can know more about Him and experience His presence? Does knowing God make a difference in how you choose to experience life? If so, Quiet Conversations is the book for you.

The undertaking of spiritual discovery can sometimes feel daunting. In her debut book, Brannan streamlines the process and simplifies the approach by sharing the essentials. She provides the most compelling facets that she fervently believes God himself wants you to know about Him. Glimpse into God's mindset as you see His thoughts and feelings revealed through the Bible. Delve into Quiet Conversations and enrich your faith. Discover a higher and more meaningful way to live.

Brannan's new book will inspire individuals personally as they explore their own faith. In addition, Quiet Conversations will provide an opportunity for engaging interaction in a small-group Bible study experience. Reflection questions follow each chapter, providing an easy format for sharing in the journey among friends.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Unexpected Joy, by Kelly Smith

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:59:18 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kelly Miller about his new book Unexpected Joy, available from Harvest House Publishers.

We Cannot Do Enough. And That’s Good News!
Happiness and purpose—we work ceaselessly for them, but what does God have to say about our efforts? Through engaging and encouraging stories about serving the people of Uganda, Unexpected Joy challenges us to move beyond achievement and self-reliance, and instead embrace a life of sincere obedience and joy.
With wisdom and wit, Kelly balances foundational Christian doctrine with real-life experiences. Through the lens of his personal story—and all the hurts and hopes along the way—you will discover how the joy God offers is not a future prize to be earned, but a gift to be received right now.
As you contemplate Kelly’s reflections and insight, you will be encouraged and emboldened in your own whirlwind journey of God’s amazing grace. Kelly’s story will serve as a blessed reminder that the Lord is at work in your life, and that He is infinitely better than anything this world can offer!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Take Every Thought Captive, by Kelly Balarie

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kellie Balarie about her new book Take Every Thought Captive, available from Baker Books publishers.

Is the battle in your mind raging? Here is how to win it.

Your thought life determines your whole life. The enemy wants you chained to hopeless, powerless, and worthless thoughts so you don't trust your victorious God. Do you ever think, I can't do this . . . I'll never be . . . I'm not good enough . . . There is no way . . . ?

The enemy lies, but what supersedes those lies is truth. Truth, when seized, has the power to speak louder than fear, insecurity, and worry. Only by exchanging the lies of the enemy for the mind of Christ will your mind become truly rewired, renewed, and transformed.

In Take Every Thought Captive, Kelly Balarie shows you how to
· immediately recognize the lies of the enemy
· effectively replace those lies with God's truth
· continually connect with the mind of Christ
· proactively recognize schemes of the enemy before they start

Your mind doesn't have to hold you back any longer; God's truth has all power to set you free.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

God's Grace and Grit, by Carolyn Snelling and Tiarra Topkins

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Carolyn Snelling and Tiarra Hopkins about their new book God's Grace and Grit, available from Carpenter's Son Publishers.

Let's face it, Marriage needs a Survival Guide.

Fairytales did not prepare us for the reality of marriage. Cinderella never had to contend with dirty socks, Snow White never had to heal through sexual trauma, and Rapunzel never had to file for a divorce.

If you are engaged or married, do you still feel the love and purpose for each other that you had when you felt that first spark? Maybe you are single or divorced, praying for Prince Charming to ride in on his horse and whisk you away. Life doesn't prepare you to become a single mom or teach you how to fight through the pain of watching your spouse battle a debilitating illness.

How do we navigate the valleys of life and still smile when our spouse enters the room? God's Grace and Grit: Surviving Your Fairytale is here to empower you; no matter where you are in your happily ever after journey. Biblical stories of courage and love will inspire you and testimonies from our friends will encourage you to boldly carry on for God's glory.

Marriage begins with friendship and love. It's His Grace and Grit that allows us to truly thrive in our happily ever after - no matter the challenge.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

So Many Lions- So Few Daniels, by Ray Comfort

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:23:54 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ray Comfort about his new book So Many Lions, So Few Daniels, available from Baker Books.

Drawing inspiration from the biblical story of Daniel, bestselling author and evangelist shows you how to live fearlessly for Christ in the midst of adversity and opposition, boldly sharing the love of God with a world in desperate need of it.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Sleep Psalms, by Ryan Beck

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Ryan Beck about the new book Sleep Psalms: Nightly Moments of Mindfulness and Rest, available from Day Spring publishers.

"Sleep Psalms" is the first product of a three-book publishing partnership between the Christian powerhouses, first announced in the fall of 2022. The pre-order of the book is the No. 1 new release in Old Testament Meditations on Amazon.

Sleeplessness is a problem for many people, but peaceful, deep, and restful sleep is possible. "Sleep Psalms" aims to prepare readers for restorative sleep, calming the mind and helping them to re-center on God. Each of the book's 100 entries focuses on the lyrical poetry of the Psalms, along with a short devotion and prayer.

"Sleep Psalms" aims to remind us that God is working for our good even as we sleep.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Christ Cure (Part 2), by Tim Murphy

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Tim Murphy returns to discuss his new book The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD, available from Humanix Books publishers.

A HANDBOOK FOR THE BROKEN

A valuable guide for anyone dealing with PTSD, trauma and tragedy, family members of trauma victims, clergy who seek a better understanding of psychology, and for counselors who seek a better understanding of the role of faith in healing from trauma.

THE CHRIST CURE is comprehensive handbook of healing for victims of trauma and their families, guiding the reader through a unique path of true restoration, inspired by the life and works of the Apostle Paul (a survivor of multiple traumas), by modern day mentors, the humbling personal experiences of the author, Psychologist, Navy veteran and former Member of Congress Dr. Tim Murphy, and reinforced by solid scientific research.

Dr. Murphy’s book is a faith foundation guide for healing the psychological problems in the wake of trauma. Awakened by his own failures, the author grasped for ways out of his deep depression and re-discovered inspiration in the life and works of the Apostle Paul, who himself lived a life filled with major traumatic experiences. It offers new insights into how life threatening abuse, chronic stress and self-inflicted trauma affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, and most importantly, how we can heal.

In the book, Dr. Murphy candidly describes his own fall from grace, his battle with depression and his humble confession that while he was trying to save the world he was losing his own soul; disconnecting from his faith and family. He walks the reader through his return to the Bible and his discovery of a great mentor for healing from trauma—the Apostle Paul.

Paul the Apostle suffered several dozen severe traumas including whippings, stoning, shipwrecks, trials, imprisonment, abandonment, and a looming death sentence. Modern psychological research suggests any one of these traumas should have been emotionally crippling for him. Instead, Paul grew stronger and more courageous.

Unique to this book is the foundation of biblical pillars for healthy treatment of trauma all supported by research and scripture including fitness, sleep, healthy eating, healthy relaxation, resilience, resistance, recovery, and renewal. Within each stage the reader is challenged to choose between sets of dichotomies, one leading to healing, while the other worsens our problems. Throughout, the reader is empowered through their own suffering to become stronger in their relationships and faith:

Building Strength instead of Weakness
Courage over Fear
Vigilance over Vulnerability
Hope over Despair
Guilt over Shame
Forgiveness over Condemnation
Acceptance of Faith, Trust, Grace and Mission

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) effects tens of millions with symptoms of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, broken relationships, isolation, and suicidal thoughts. Current treatment approaches include counseling and medication, but this often leaves many still struggling in darkness for years. Here, readers are guided on a very different path lit by a beacon of faith.

THE CHRIST CURE: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal Your Mind from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD provides much-need help and guidance to “the broken” from secular to scriptural; illustrated with inspirational stories of those who are winning their own battles.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Valued, by Anna Pranger

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:21:47 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Anna Pranger about her new book Valued: A Divine Awakening with the Holy Spirit.

“Valued” is the third part in the Trinity Trilogy coming after “Loved” and “Chosen.” This final book displays a message of freedom to reveal the Spirit of Truth in a world full of deception. The voice of the Holy Spirit is the wind in our hair and the movement in our step. The enemy has tried to fill our hearts with lies and deception, causing confusion and chaos to find us at every turn. This life is not our own, and we were not called to walk it alone.

When you accept the Holy Spirit, your perspective on everything will change. A holy fire has been sent as your guide and will send you out for such a time as this. The Spirit of Truth has a name and is a being of nature. Through discovery of this divine nature, you will step into your identity and find out just how much Value you bring to those around you. Each chapter will challenge readers to look within and overcome fear as they step onto the path that has been laid before them.

The reader will not only discover how to overcome daily battles, but also gain the eternal key of victory. Wind embodies the true identity of the Holy Spirit and gives a tangible experience with lasting impact. Valued carries a depth of wisdom and will encourage the reader to lean into the sounds of Heaven and discover that each battle is won in the Secret Place.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Agonizing Peace, by Jon Heymann

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Jon Heymann about his new book Agonizing Peace: Powering Through Traumatic Experiences.

If you're not sure where God is during the tough times, or whether He even cares, you're not alone. Are you lacking peace in your life while you walk through a traumatic experience? You’re not alone. Discover the path to regain and retain real peace with God, with others, and with yourself amid tragedy. Powering through difficult times is tough, but not impossible. If we knew everything about God, he wouldn’t be much of a god, but we know enough about him to trust him, to know that he loves us, to reduce our anxieties, and regain our peace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Christ Cure (Part 1), by Tim Murphy

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Tim Murphy about his new book The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD, available from Humanix Books publishers.

A HANDBOOK FOR THE BROKEN

Building Strength instead of Weakness
Courage over Fear
Vigilance over Vulnerability
Hope over Despair
Guilt over Shame
Forgiveness over Condemnation
Acceptance of Faith, Trust, Grace and Mission

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Pressure Points, by Shelby Abbott

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:33:46 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Shelby Abbot about her new book Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress, available from New Growth Publishers.

This humorous, poignant, and conversational guide invites young men and women to practically apply gospel solutions to all of life's pressures, big or small. From navigating failure, roadblocks, and spiritual warfare to tackling relevant, hard-hitting topics such as drinking, sex, dating, pornography, and the fear of missing out, Pressure Points by Shelby Abbott encourages college students to consider Jesus in the midst of everyday struggles.

With twenty years of experience in college ministry, Shelby Abbott is keenly aware of the pressures young men and women face. Used for biblical reflection, group discussion, devotional reading, or large group Bible study discussion, Pressure Points is full of rich gospel hope for all readers. This flexible resource points to Scripture and Abbott's funny, easily digestible reflections to help modern-day college students maneuver their early years toward the gospel, challenging young adults to see their struggles through a biblical lens.

By addressing relevant challenges and practical hardships with gospel advice, Pressure Points guides readers to see and lean on the person of Jesus, reflecting on important issues in light of the gospel. From waiting on the Lord with patience, learning to fellowship with him in his sufferings, to wrestling with purpose, relationships, and the growing challenges of today's culture, Pressure Points is a timely and refreshing voice for young people pointing to a bottomless pit of grace.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

This Seat's Saved, by Heather Holleman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Heather Holleman about her new book This Seat's Saved, available from Moody Publishers.

Class schedules, locker combinations, and the play for popularity — middle school is a new world with new rules.

At the start of 7th grade, Elita Brown’s friends enjoy their seats at the popular lunchroom table. Meanwhile, Elita hides in the bathroom. This is not how she envisioned middle school. And her omission from the popular table is only the beginning of her problems. What will she do when she’s terrorized by the meanest girl in school and accused of a crime she didn’t commit? Elita befriends an older couple living in the woods and gains confidence through her project on the red fox. Will Elita find her way and take her seat at the best table? Full of suspense and divine moments, readers will be captivated by this story.

Parents and teachers who loved Seated with Christ can invite their middle school reader to This Seat’s Saved. With great discussion questions and a main character who learns to read her Bible, trust God for the first time, and understand what it means to be seated with Christ from Ephesians 2:6, This Seat’s Saved will help young readers on their journey with Jesus.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The New Heavens and Earth (Part 2), by Lee Brainard

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Lee Brainard returns to the program to talk about his new book The New Heavens and Earth: Renovation or Restoration?

One of the most breathtaking prophecies in the Bible is the promise of the new heavens and earth. In that glorious day the widespread effects of the fall and the curse will be undone. Man will experience unbroken, utopian blessing in his eternal home.

But how will the new heavens and earth come about? Will the current heavens and earth cease to exist and be replaced by a second ex nihilo creation as many Bible teachers insist? Or will the current earth be refurbished by earthquake and fire from heaven even as the last earth was refurbished by the flood?

In this volume I present several arguments—such as historical precedent, the character of God, the eternality of the earth, and the eternal nature of the kingdom established at the second coming—which combine to make a formidable case that the new heavens and earth will be the current heavens and earth refurbished.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Unfair Advantage, by Aaron Burke

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:28:48 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Aaron Burke about his new book The Unfair Advantage: 7 Keys from the Life of Joseph for Transforming Any Obstacle into an Opportunity, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

"Life's not fair!" You've heard it a million times--and probably said it yourself. But what if your greatest difficulties were steppingstones to a greater destiny? What if seasons of unbearable pain turned out to be pathways to unbelievable purpose?

In The Unfair Advantage, pastor Aaron Burke takes a closer look at the seven unfair seasons Joseph endures in the book of Genesis and reveals how Joseph's struggles are not unlike the battles readers face today.

Combining biblical truths with Pastor Aaron's insights from his years of walking with people through their biggest challenges, this book offers a message of hope and renewed strength for anyone who has battled seasons of feeling discouraged, rejected, undervalued, tempted, unfairly punished, deprived, or forgotten. The surprising reality revealed by the story of Joseph is that unfair moments and seasons of difficulty--if handled wisely--can actually be used by God for our advantage.

Readers will be comforted and inspired as they encounter in a new way the dramatic story of Joseph's trials and ultimate triumph. Along the way, they'll learn how to

transform adversity into advantage,
endure even the most challenging moments through courage and hope rooted in faith,
become aware of God's presence, peace, and promise in the midst of hardship.

In The Unfair Advantage, readers who are walking through a season that seems unfair will be reminded of God's ultimate gift of favor. While their situation may seem hopeless now, they can trust that God is forging something beautiful out of the brokenness, putting purpose to their pain, righting every wrong, and building a destiny better than their greatest dreams.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

To the Girl Looking for More, by Grace Valentine

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Grace Valentine about her new book To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

In this 90-day devotional for young women, Grace Valentine encourages you to stop settling for the world's image of post-worthy perfection and live for more: more joy, more peace, and more meaning.

Grace has felt the pressure of our culture's conflicting messages about girls and God, from the picture-perfect “good Christian girl” that toxic culture touts or the God who treats women like sidekicks or after-thoughts. For any girl tired of the lies and expectations, Grace has a message for you: you are important to God, and He has so much more for your life.

In her first devotional, Grace shares the lessons she has learned through her own challenges and guides you to discover your true identity and self-worth in the eyes of your Creator.

In these 90 daily devotions, Grace breaks down the truth of Scripture with her genuine, been-there honesty that has made her a role model for young women. She shows girls of all ages how to:

stop hustling to please, perform, and be perfect
recognize toxic relationships and leave them
let go of impossible expectations on yourself, your people, and your body
replace worry, pressure, and fear with God's peace
choose kindness and positivity
navigate all the mixed messages around sex and dating
live out God's amazing plans for your life

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The New Heavens and Earth (Part 1), by Lee Brainard

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Lee Brainard about his new book The New Heavens and Earth: Renovation or Restoration?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Dinosaurs, Dragons and the Bible, by Bodie Hodge

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:21:57 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Bodie Hodge about his new book Dinosaurs, Dragons and the Bible, available from Master Books publishers.

Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible is a one-of-a kind Christian apologetic resource sure to captivate families, scientists, historians, and theologians! Using the Bible as the absolute authority, Bodie Hodge of Answers in Genesis, the Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, provides answers to the most asked questions about these amazing creatures.

As Christians, we must not ignore what the Scriptures say about dinosaurs and dragons and accept the secular world’s wisdom. This #ProBible handbook offers fascinating answers based on fossil footprints, soft tissue, biblical references to dragons, serpents, and leviathans, and much more.

Go beyond the Hollywood version of these magnificent creatures to discover the truth of these icons of Creation and testaments of God’s power in the Genesis Flood. Designed for almost all ages, the book answers questions such as:

How Did Huge Dinosaurs Fit on the Ark?
Are Dinosaurs and Dragons the Same Thing?
How Do I Use the Bible as the Framework to Look at Dinosaurs?
Were Dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark (and Did Any Go Extinct Before the Flood)?
Are Dinosaur Fossils in the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic Rock Millions of Years Old or from the Flood?
Why Don’t We Find the Word “Dinosaur” in the Bible?
Are There Any Human and Dinosaur Fossils Buried Together?

Dinosaurs are nearly synonymous with evolution in the minds of much of the world. Studying these answers will help Christian families, church leaders, scientists, and theologians develop greater faith in the infallibility of God’s Word and His role as Creator.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

War in the Wilderness, by Brian Haynes

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brian Haynes about his new book War in the Wilderness: Fight for Your Family when Life isn't as it Should Be, available from Randall House publishers.

We live between two gardens: Eden and the New Jerusalem. Between the gardens there is only desert; a biblical metaphor for life. Three main words in the Hebrew language describe the desert: midbar, t’siyah, and yashiymown―three kinds of deserts and metaphorically three kinds of life experience. In midbar you can survive if you know what you are doing. Midbar is what we call, normal. It’s not exactly right, but it’s as good as it gets outside the Garden.

In t’siyah you can survive if you have help. This is deeper, darker, hotter, and even more chaotic. There are times in life when the soul of your family is scorched. In the t’siyah parts of life, you can’t survive unless you have help. Yashiymown is desert you cannot survive. Yashiymown is wild, unbearable, and unfit for dwelling. In this time of life, only the presence of God and a miracle of God will sustain life.

Life between the gardens is a desert. It’s all challenging but some parts are almost impossible. The most important action we can take to lead our families through such a war in the wilderness is to cry out to God. He will hear you.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Pursuing God's Presence, by Roger Helland

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Roger Helland about his new book Pursuing God's Presence: A Practical Guide to Daily Renewal and Joy, available from Chosen Books publishers.

Balancing Scripture and Spirit, pastor and professor Roger Helland shows pursuing God's presence isn't about seeking signs and wonders--it's about seeking God's kavod: His radiant glory, His manifest presence. Sorting through common fears and misunderstandings about God's presence, Helland offers biblical and practical teaching, to help you

· pursue God's presence and holiness in everyday life,
· live a presence-centered life at work, home and church,
· enjoy a deeper biblical fullness of the Holy Spirit and
· experience God's supernatural strength, vitality, renewal and joy.

God's kavod changes everything. When you learn to seek, experience and host His presence, it will transform you--and the world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Angry with God, by Brad Hambrick

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:54:27 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brad Hambrick about his new book Angry with God: an Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal, available from New Growth Press.

Counselor Brad Hambrick provides a guided process to being honest with God about your pain to restore and deepen your relationship with him.

No one gets mad at God for something small. When we’re angry with God, it is because we’ve faced something immensely hard. Anger is an often-overlooked part of grieving, and as such, is an appropriate response to profoundly painful events. While we are often prone to interpret our anger about intense suffering as being at God, this book is an invitation to process these intense emotions with God as a source of comfort, who is sturdy enough to support these turbulent emotions.

Angry with God patiently walks you through the process of being honest with God (and others) about your pain. You will learn how to articulate your pain, alleviate the effects of this pain, contextualize your experience in light of the gospel, and begin to hope again.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The World God Made, by Hannah Anderson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Hannah Anderson about her new book The World God Made, available from B&H Kids.

God gives us all the earth and calls it home.

Celebrating the wonders of nature, this retelling of Psalm 104 invites you to enjoy and explore the world God made. Moving from one feature of the natural world to the next—from the sky and earth to the animals and oceans—the book’s lyrical language introduces questions from a child’s view. What about when strong winds blow? When birds fly far away? When the night is long? Each uncertainty is met with a truth about God’s character to comfort children and give them the confidence they need to explore the world around them.

Hannah Anderson’s stirring words are joined by Nathan Anderson’s soft, realistic watercolors. Together they have created a book with a timeless aesthetic and readability, one that will resonate with families who celebrate the beauty of nature and the wisdom that comes from the world God made.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Inerrancy, by George Shamblin

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Robert Shamblin about his new book Inerrancy: You Better Learn this Word, available from Union Hill Publishing.

Is Jesus the only way to Heaven? What should we believe about gender and sexuality? What part should the Church play in politics or social issues? These are just a few of the many questions being asked by Christians, the spiritually curious, and the openly antagonistic alike.

But is Christianity a buffet? Did Jesus divide His teachings for us to pick and choose based on our feelings or current appetite?

In Inerrancy, George Shamblin argues that the way Christians view biblical inerrancy (the infallible truth of the Bible) is the main point on which the Church will stand or fall, that it is the most critical issue facing modern Christianity.

Inerrancy is an unashamed affirmation of the truth of Scripture and its importance to the future of God’s Church. It’s also a reminder that compromise is a slippery slope―that Christians and churches who sacrifice Scripture on the altar of cultural relevance will eventually find themselves conceding principle after principle until their reason for existence is left behind.

Through real-world examples and personal stories, with a bit of humor and plenty of hard truths, Shamblin shares how the ultimate truth of God’s Word can and should act as the ultimate filter for everything we face in the world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Seizing the Good Life, by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Shellie Rushing Tomlinson about her new book Seizing the Good Life: Discover Peace and Joy through the Study of John's Gospel, available from Salem Books.

Living on high alert drains your energy and steals your joy. There is a better way and Seizing the Good Life will help you find it as it takes you through the Gospel of John.

If our chaotic culture has left you drained of joy, here's some good news: there is a way to get it back—and keep it.

Let’s face it. Joy is becoming as scarce in our culture as fresh eggs at the grocery store. Constant headlines about one catastrophe after another, along with living in a society bent on erasing God from our consciousness, can leave us stressed out and working hard just to get by—far from the good life of abundant joy Jesus promised us.

And yet, He did promise us that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. So how do we go about seizing the good life from the jaws of depression and hopelessness that threaten us now?

Shellie Rushing Tomlinson has walked this path and knows the way. With the Gospel according to John as her roadmap—and plenty of personal stories, insights, and a healthy dollop of humor for good measure—she can help you not only rediscover the peace and joy found in friendship with Jesus, the Lover of your soul, but maintain it over the long haul.

God never intended for you to hold on to a dry faith with chewed-up fingernails. You really can know peace and joy in the middle of our anxious and angry culture. A deep dive into this study will help you seize the good life once again.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Dear Future Husband, by Cally Logan

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Cally Logan about her new book Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God's Best.

Love letters spark within our hearts a sense of nostalgia, tender affection, and the blooming potential of the future to come. Imagine writing love letters to the man in the future whom you will one day marry but have yet to meet.

Dear Future Husband embarks on a journey beginning in the transitional late teen years through the roaring twenties of life. Each letter encapsulates lessons learned along the way, as well as a deep sentiment of adoration for a man who would one day be called "husband."

Through the span of over a decade these letters mark milestones in the journey of a single woman who is still waiting for her future husband, but who finds the greatest love of all is that of knowing her Creator deeply and truly.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Uncharted: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith, by Ines Franklin

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Inez Franklin about her new book Uncharted: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith, available from Fedd Books.

Every faith journey is unique―a beautiful and at times frightening mystery―fully known only to our Creator. Unfortunately, this journey can also be confusing. The struggles of life, the inability to hear God, and our desire for control can all complicate the abundant life and leave us unsure where we’re supposed to be heading. And when life runs into us headfirst, or the fog of uncertainty envelops us, we may find ourselves stumbling into―or even falling off the edge of―disorientation.

Pastor Inés Franklin offers her own courageous journey of faith and biblical insights―providing healing and hope for those still finding their way or doubting their path. Her careful analysis and scholarly approach to the Bible will encourage readers to discover the truth that at the very foundation of the Christian faith lies an invitation to active surrender––to offer and release all our circumstances to our perfectly loving God, giving him complete authority over our lives. Active surrender leads to a thriving faith that gives us the courage to take risks and be open to the unknown as we pursue our God-given purpose.

In the foreword, Dr. John Townsend says, “A book that is worth your time investment requires an answer to the question, How do I move forward with these truths? What are the steps? We need a path to guide us in transforming our everyday lives. Inés provides us with a framework of best practices for the faith journey.

In Uncharted, you will find a practical rhythm to grow in your faith, transforming your fears into trust and your hesitation into commitment.

1. Knowing God’s Desires
2. Overcoming Challenges
3. Blessing through Obedience
4. Thriving by Thirsting for God

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Rest: Overcoming Spiritual Fatigue, by Marianne Howard

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Marianne Howard about her new book Rest: Overcoming Spiritual Fatigue, available from Randall House publishers.

REST invites the reader into deeper intimacy with Jesus, the giver of rest. Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him. This book will lead readers on a journey to understanding genuine soul rest and how to achieve this rest while examining and modifying spiritual, personal, and professional priorities, in order to move to abundant living and leading and develop an aggressive attentiveness to the presence of God.

Offers reflection and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Section One reveals areas where leaders resist rest. Section Two focuses on God’s rest, as seen in Scripture, and how to lead from that rest.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Year of Our Lord, by David Heeren

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to David Heeren about his new book Year of Our Lord: What Would Jesus do Today?, available from Urlink Print and Media publishers.

What happens when Christians pledge to do as Jesus would do for one year? Charles M. Sheldon told the original version of the story, in 1896, in the

classic novel, In His Steps. Now, more than a century later, David Heeren posits the same question in a different atmosphere with surprising results.

A group of Floridians who take the pledge see their lives heading in unexpected new directions. Some find romance and adventure. Others face danger and suspense in the midst of a powerful hurricane. All have their faith tested in heart-rending ways ranging from spousal infidelity and loss of income to false arrest and forcible seizure of their children.

The Lord works in mysterious ways, even in the midst of the storm, for the accomplishment of His purposes in their lives.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

There's an Elephant on My Chest, by Caris Snider

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Caris Snider about her new book There's an Elephant on My Chest, a children's book available from End Game Press.

Allie wakes up with a BIG problem. There's an elephant sitting on her chest. And there's no way she can make it to school on time ... unless she finds a way to shrink it.

With the help of family, friends, and trusted adults, Allie may just find a way to fix her problem.

With anxiety becoming a more prevalent problem in children, this book offers practical solutions to shrink those "elephants" and give kids coping mechanisms, deep breathing skills, and ways to talk through anxiety with trusted adults.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Pursuit of Grace, by Kristen Lunceford

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:30:56 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kristen Lunceford about her new book The Pursuit of Grace.

After experiencing trauma, many of us struggle to come to terms with our identities as broken people. We spend lifetimes pursuing what we believe will make us “whole,” what we believe will portray the perfect image to those around us. We imprison ourselves within our pursuit of perfection, which is a life of facades. We believe showing any sign of weakness is weakness itself and is something to be ashamed of. But what if there was purpose in the broken pieces and they could be used to testify to true healing? What if we could somehow experience pride, instead of shame, in our brokenness? Would we be brave enough to take that opportunity? The Pursuit of Grace examines these questions and draws readers to the only perfect solution.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

He is Not Ashamed, by Erik Raymond

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Erik Raymond about his new book He Is Not Ashamed: The Staggering Love of Christ for His People, available from Crossway publishers.

Why a Holy God Delights to Claim Broken People as His Family

Christians belong to God’s own family. This promise is difficult for some people to believe, and even for some believers to remember in their day-to-day struggles with shame or regret. But it’s repeated throughout the Bible, reflected in Christ’s genealogy, and true of the church today; God’s family is filled with broken people whose stories are a testament to his staggering love.

In He Is Not Ashamed, Erik Raymond takes a close look at the “family portrait” of God―filled with imperfect people throughout Scripture―and shows that God is not repelled by anyone’s shameful past, but delights to redeem and receive those who believe in him. Studying Hebrews 2:11 and other passages in both the Old and New Testaments, Raymond shows that Jesus’s heart is bent toward those who have an embarrassing history, feel far from God, or struggle with sin. By studying God’s abounding love for undeserving people, Christians learn to accept his grace and confidently embrace their place in God’s family portrait.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Pursued, by Michael Heil

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Michael Heil about his new book Pursued: God’s relentless pursuit and a drug addict’s journey to finding purpose, available from Kharis Publishing.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

I Want to Escape, by Rush Witt

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Rush Witt about his new book I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope when Life is Too Much, available from New Growth Press.

Rush Witt helps us learn to bravely run to Christ instead of running away when life overwhelms.

Escape holds a powerful allure amid hard times. In every season, a myriad of pressures, challenges, regrets, and disappointments plague our lives. These trials and tribulations often provoke us to cry, “I’ve got to get outta here!” Even though we have many good reasons for trying to escape, as Christians we have even better reasons to depend courageously on our Savior in the ups and downs of life.

In I Want to Escape, you will learn to recognize the classic signs of escapism: denial, distraction, self-destruction, and thoughts of death and to instead take the path of courageous dependence on Jesus, who remains closer than a brother even when we’re ready to run.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Parenting Ahead, by Kristen Hatton

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kristen Hatton about her new book Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years, available from New Growth Press.

Parenting Ahead helps parents with younger children build a foundation for their family based on biblical principles for the teen years to come. Readers will learn to practice redemptive parenting where their children grow to see the world through a gospel lens based on biblical truth.

As parents of young children anticipate the teen years, counselor Kristen Hatton helps them lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart will prepare them and their children for the next stage. Hatton helps moms and dads make the connection between their current parenting and future outcomes. By evaluating their parenting, they will see where their own fears, desires, and insecurities lie and how to pivot to practices of faith and trust in God.

Proactive, long-haul parenting will help parents and children be better prepared for engaging in the realities of peer pressure, decision-making, and recognizing the connection between behavior and the heart.

Evaluate your parenting style to identify whether you are under- or over-parenting.
Discover practical strategies for redemptive parenting and living out the gospel of grace in your home.
Encouragement to take wise, faithful steps while depending on God’s grace for parenting mistakes and failures.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Male and Female He Created Them, by David Closson

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to David Closson about his new book Male and Female He Created Them, available from Christian Focus publishers.

Male & Female He Created Them is an 8–week study on gender, sexuality, and marriage. Authored by Denny Burk, David Closson, and Colin Smothers, it presents a biblical vision for contested issues such as homosexuality, transgenderism, and marriage. By the completion of this book, readers will have a better grasp on the Bible’s teaching about our identities as male and female, created in the image of God, and know how to apply Scripture to these issues in their ministries at church, home, and work.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

And the Angels Came, by Larry Brothers

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, guest host Luke Taylor talks to Larry Brothers about his new book And the Angels Came, available from Amazon.

May 22, 2011. 5:40 p.m.

It was a typical late spring day—a warm, Sunday afternoon in Joplin, Missouri—yet, this day would prove to be anything but. A catastrophic EF-5 tornado with winds over 200 miles per hour was bearing down from the southwest, carving a swath up to a mile wide through the city. It left behind mountains of mangled debris, unbelievable destruction, and death; proving to be the worst tornadic storm that the United States had experienced in 60 years.

Over the next few weeks and months, residents went through the arduous, painful tasks of recovery—both physical and emotional—and restoration in their lives, contending with grief and loss.

During this time, stories began to emerge of unusual circumstances experienced by ordinary people. There were numerous reports of unexplainable physical occurrences. There were many who noticed instances, details, or events that “just weren’t right”—things that occurred around them that physically should not have happened. Others noted exactly the opposite, where something should not have occurred naturally, but did. There were multiple instances where persons described being assisted by a notably unique individual in one moment, then unable to find them in the next. These mysterious individuals might assist their extrication from the debris, or guide them and comfort them while they were together. Many people would describe those individuals as “guardian angels.”

“…And The Angels Came” is a collection of the fascinating testimonies of 55 people describing and sharing the peace they experienced amid the chaos that enveloped them that day.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Readable Bible, edited by John Herring

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to John Herring about the work he did to publish The Readable Bible, available from Iron Stream Media.

Accurate. Approachable. Understandable. Groundbreaking.

God's Word is now available not only in modern language, but also in modern formats, the first complete format update in over one hundred years! The Bible’s twenty-three types of information are presented in the seventeen formats that are standard in today’s non-fiction books. The English text is true to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek text and in the most readable format ever.

This uniquely formatted Bible will change the way you read and understand God's Word. The Readable Bible's cascading text leads you down to the deeper meaning within each verse. One thought flows into the next. You'll discover rich, new layers of hidden treasure within this beautiful book of Scripture. All you need is a heart willing to meet God.

Features:

Genealogies are shown as family trees
Census numbers are in tables
Old Testament law is organized in outline format
Building designs are shown in easy-to-read tables
Lists and callouts make key concepts jump off the page
Cascading text simplifies long passages
Maps and tables keyed to the text help you visualize what happened

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Friendship with God, by Mike McKinley

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Mike McKinley about his new book Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, available from Crossway publishers.

Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God, This Helpful Resource Answers the Question, “What Does It Mean to Be Friends with Jesus?”

In John 15, Jesus says, “I have called you friends.” But what does it mean to be friends with Jesus? In the early 1650s, theologian John Owen attempted to answer this question through a series of sermons, eventually compiled as Communion with God. The book is full of truths about having fellowship with God, but Owen’s work is often a struggle for modern readers to understand.

In Friendship with God, pastor Mike McKinley takes a key idea or insight from Communion with God and clarifies it for readers in each chapter, giving them practical guidance for how to develop fellowship with God―such as obeying the Father’s commands, acknowledgment of sin, and prayer. Perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background, this accessible resource offers an introduction to the God who “wants you to know him and be known by him.”

Accessible: Written for a broad contemporary audience, perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background
Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God: Takes Owen’s work and explains the key themes to a modern audience
Examines Some Key Attributes of God: Including his Trinitarian nature, love, and grace

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Jesus, the Jews, and the End of the Age, by Brock Hollett

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brock Hollett about his new book Jesus, the Jews, and the End of the Age, available from Brock publishers.

What does the Bible predict about our future? Are we living in the end times? Will the nation of Israel play a role in ushering in the return of Jesus Christ? Jesus, the Jews, and the End of the Age answers these and many other questions about the last days. This book evaluates virtually all of the biblical prophecies regarding the end of days, and it remains faithful to the historic Christian understanding of this topic, as taught by the Church fathers. Dr. Hollett's detailed analysis of Scripture provides a reasoned defense of the future role of prophecy and helps prepare the reader for the great test that Christians will experience during this difficult period. He avoids the sensationalism often produced by popular prophecy teachers who espouse modern dispensationalism and the pre-tribulation rapture. The book is replete with tables, diagrams, and illustrations to assist in understanding the concepts.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Lilly's Promise, by Terrie Todd

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Terrie Todd about her new book Lilly's Promise, available from Word Alive Press.

Orphaned and adopted as a toddler in 1922, Lilly Sampson pursues a nursing career in hopes that it will redeem the shameful crime of arson she committed as a child. When her self-sabotaging choices only build the ash heap higher, will she find the love she desperately seeks?

In 2019, while unraveling a mysterious link in her ancestry, thirty-six-year-old Diana DeWitt is at a crossroads as she tries to help a teenager in crisis. Will the truth she uncovers about her grandmother, Lilly, inspire her to let go of her fear and rise to the occasion?

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Becoming a Mean, Teen Parenting Machine, by Katie Millar Wirig

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Katie Millar Wirig about her new book Becoming a Mean, Teen Parenting Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transform Your Relationship with Your Teenager.

Creating a happy and an emotionally healthy teenager begins with interactions with parents. The Parenting Machine reveals the keys to transforming your relationship with your adolescent children. Teenagers are a maze of emotions and many parents are throwing up their arms wondering what happened to their sweet, obedient child. Taking it back to the basics, mother and educator Katie M. Wirig demonstrates how to implement tried and true principles that will ensure results. Break free from reactive parenting by focusing on topics such as:

How to have hard conversations
How to build reciprocal trust
Preventing emotional burnout in your teens

Using real life experiences from parents and educators alike. Those who apply these principles will enjoy happier and more peaceful homes.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Prayer Power, by Brent McDougal

Sky High Podcast Network — Mon, 29 May 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Brent McDougal about his new book Prayer Power, available from Whitaker House publishers.

Prayer is the master key that opens the door to the blessings of God. It opens the heart, opens possibilities that are impossible by natural means, and opens the door to God’s presence.

In Prayer Power: 40 Days of Learning to Pray Like George Müller, author Brent Patrick McDougal invites you to take a forty-day journey to discover that kind of prayer.

Prayer Power teaches everyday people of faith how to pray with the faith of George Müller, expecting answers because our good God is waiting to meet and reward those who seek Him.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Gospel Invitation, by Matt Queen

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 27 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Matt Queen about his new book The Gospel Invitation, available from Thomas Nelson publishers.

An essential guide in the art and instruction of issuing Christ's invitation to the lost.

Historic denominations are dying. Church memberships and baptisms plummet with every passing year. Pastors and church leaders are concerned about their churches plateauing. Why? One of the major reasons is because congregations aren't being publicly called to faith in Christ. A growing number of evangelical pastors have opted for non-confrontational approaches to calling people to faith in Jesus. Some seminaries have removed evangelism classes from their curriculum and pastors aren't being taught how to give an effective, God honoring public invitation, void of manipulation.

Authors O.S. Hawkins and Matt Queen are asking church leaders to reconsider and rediscover the effectiveness of asking people to publicly decide to follow Christ.

O.S. Hawkins is a respected pastor who has led thousands to faith in Christ in both church and public settings. Matt Queen is a trusted and gifted professor of evangelism who has consulted multitudes of pastors in personal and congregational evangelism. Together, they wrote The Gospel Invitation to assist others in successfully issuing a public appeal to receive Christ.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Across the Shores, by Kelly Goshorn and Cara Putnam

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kelly Goshurn and Cara Putman about their new book Across the Shores, available from Barbour publishers.

Sometimes love finds you where you are, and other times it meets you across distant shores
as four women discover in these four historical stories linked by a shared gold pendant.

More Than Gold (New South Wales, 1851) by Carolyn Miller
Josephine Wilkins is headstrong and heartbroken—why else would she have left all she knew to follow her brother’s dreams of finding gold across the seas? Daniel Jardine is simply seeking adventure, in a land far away from family responsibilities and duty, two burdens he’s happy to disregard in his quest to be known for himself. When these two finally meet sparks are set to fly, as they discover that digging deeper than first impressions reveals the true value of one’s character, and real love and faith is worth far more than gold.

The Veil (Baltimore, 1877) by Kelly Goshorn
After Caroline Wilkins is burned during a suitor’s attack, she retreats behind a lace veil and vows only to remove it for a man who will profess his love without seeing what lies beneath. Franz Kohler is a mountain of a man with a gentle heart and a hidden dream of carving intricate Bavarian clocks. When a mutual attraction grows between them, neither is willing to reveal their secrets, jeopardizing any hope of a future together unless two hearts can find the courage to trust again.

Running from Love (Canada, 1905) by Angela K. Couch
Anna Kohler has left her home, and even her country, for the sake of her wayward brother. But when the local Mounted Police takes an interest in them, her hopes for the future collide. Constable Benjamin Cole has a duty to perform, no matter what his heart desires.

Lauren’s Song (Outer Banks, NC, 1942) by Cara Putman
Lauren Randolph’s world has fractured with the death of her father five years earlier in a boating accident. John Weary defied his father’s wishes when he followed his grandfather’s footsteps and joined the Coast Guard. When Lauren's brother goes missing at sea, John is determined to do what he can for Lauren, while continuing his work scouring the shoreline for U-Boats. Lauren focuses on her duties with the Civil Defense as they seek to uncover the real reason her brother disappeared. To do so, they have to unravel the truth about the woman who claims to carry John's child and whether fishermen are really seeing U-boats or something else entirely.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing, by Debbie Kitterman

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 20 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Debbie Kitterman about her new book Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing.

Leave a legacy and relearn the important lost art of blessing.

What if you could leave a legacy able to impact your children, grandchildren, and generations to come? And what if that legacy could ripple out through your descendants to heal, restore, and draw people to Christ?
A blessing can speak life into every situation and alter the very atmosphere. More than mere encouragement, blessings—especially those charged with the prophetic breath of God—are saturated with a Gospel hope that can echo through the ages … if only we would use them.
But, somehow, many believers no longer understand the Biblical art of blessing and the incredible power blessings wield.
Pastor/Teacher Debbie Kitterman, author of Releasing God’s Heart and The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement, redeems this Godly practice by deftly unpacking the history and intent of blessing and offering simple, effective strategies to unleash its potential legacy.

And what will you be left with?

The ability to impact the world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible, by James Coakley

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to James Coakley about his new book 14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible, available from Moody Publishers.

The Bible is God’s masterpiece and gift to you—claim it for all that it’s worth.

The Bible is the most read book in all the world. But many of us get stuck in a rut when it comes to approaching it. Rather than feeling inspired and energized, we feel confused, disenchanted, or removed. Bible scholar and lover of God’s Word James Coakley wants to share fourteen invaluable strategies that will bring our Scripture study to life.

The Bible is historical, true, and it’s also great literature. The Artist who created the universe has also gifted us with His Word, which is beautifully designed and full of creativity. The same riveting techniques that modern authors use in their books were also used by Biblical authors long ago. Coakley opens our eyes to the dramatic and poetical ways God communicates to us. Readers will acquire practical strategies to engage in God’s Word and general guidelines that will keep them on track.

The literary skills mentioned in this book don’t require advanced training—just a desire to open and receive the gift of God’s Word. Would you like to unearth new treasure and insight whenever you open your Bible? Coakley promises an exciting ride and invigorating time in God’s eternal, life-changing Word!

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence by Fred Sievert

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Fred Sievert about his new book Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence, available from Morgan James publishers.

Many young, ambitious Christians are struggling to get noticed as new hires in the workplace today―not only young people, but those re-entering the workforce following military service, child-rearing, or after being furloughed. These workers may find it challenging to stand out from the crowd while also maintaining their Christian values and ethics.
Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence is the perfect guide for those looking to create a strong, faith-based foundation to further boost their careers. Fred Sievert knows from personal experience because his relationship with Jesus Christ and trust in God were the biggest factors in advancing his career toward eventually becoming the president of a Fortune 100 company. Within Fast-Starting a Career of Consequence, follow the advice Fred gave his daughter as she entered the workforce for the first time. It provides those seeking a career with ten practical and effective tips they can implement to rapidly gain visibility and early success. Fred encourages readers to identify and use their spiritual gifts and apply other key biblical principles as they embark on a new career. Those seeking a career are encouraged throughout Fast Starting a Career of Consequence with relevant scriptural references.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

The Other Side of Special by Carrie Holt

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Carrie Holt about her new book The Other Side of Special, available from Revell publishers.

"Join three mothers of special needs children as they share tools to help you move from isolation to connection--even while you continue navigating the hard, emotional reality of parenting a child with special needs."

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

10 Prophetic Values for Today by James Levesque

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 12 May 2023 11:47:47 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to James Levesque about his new book 10 Prophetic Values for Today, available from Chosen Books publishers.

You Were Created to Know the Shepherd's Voice--and Speak His Words to the World

This is a pivotal time in the Body of Christ: As the world tumbles into darkness, credibility issues have arisen within the prophetic movement, causing believers to be disillusioned, frustrated and unsure whom to trust.

Yet God is speaking more clearly than ever before. Are we willing--and able--to listen?

Full of hope and practical insights, this book brings you back to the basics of how to hear and speak the words of God. By digging into 10 biblical, prophetic values, Pastor James Levesque shows how cultivating qualities like perseverance, hope and generosity will help you hear God clearly and accurately--and represent Him with integrity.

In these unprecedented times, His voice must be our guide, and His Word must be our lamp. And as you follow where He leads, you will speak peace to the enemy's storms and be the light the world so desperately needs.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

I'm a Christian- Now What? by Aaron Armstrong

Sky High Podcast Network — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Aaron Armstrong about his new book I'm a Christian- Now What? A Guide to Your New Life with Christ, available from Lexham Press.

Where to begin when you’ve begun with Christ

If you are a new Christian, you are on a new path. But where are you going and how do you get there? As an adult convert, Aaron Armstrong had to face these questions himself. In I’m a Christian―Now What? A Guide to Your New Life With Christ, Aaron helps you take those important first steps, including:

How to read the Bible and pray
How to think about your favorite TV show
How to find the right church
How to disagree with other Christians
How to rethink sex and marriage

You probably have a lot of questions. You might not even know which questions to ask. This practical and friendly book helps make sense of your new life with Jesus. It ends with suggestions for how you can take the next step by helping other new Christians.

I’m a Christian―Now What? is a perfect handbook for new believers and those who want to disciple them.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Worth It and Wonderful by Caitlyn Scaggs

Sky High Podcast Network — Sat, 06 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Caitlyn Scaggs about her new book Worth It and Wonderful: Inspiration for Christian Women to Live Bravely and Boldly, available from Morehouse Publishing.

A deeply inspiring clarion call for Christian women's empowerment in the face of pressure to choose between seemingly mutually exclusive options.

You can be lovely and fierce, broken but also whole, satisfied but also ambitious. Leadership-lifestyle blogger and inspirational TV personality, Caitlyn Scaggs draws from her eclectic background and Christian principles to offer practical insight and encouragement to women striving to lead a fulfilling and complete life. She champions a new approach―how to find balance between seemingly opposing forces and live out what you were created to do.

With inspirational stories from her life and career alongside those of others' she’s met along the way, Scaggs provides fellow women insight on how to thrive no matter where your individual path takes you. With her unique and powerful guiding voice, she shows women can boldly embrace all their dichotomies, even when facing obstacles or inner conflict. She encourages readers to contemplate the choices they feel torn between and live in the space between. She then urges a different approach to navigating personal and professional lives, with the goal of finding balance, purpose, and satisfaction.

Each chapter includes motivational call outs, practical takeaways and actionable steps that invite readers to apply the insight shared to their own lives. Scaggs writes with the modern Christian woman in mind, but her engaging style and thoughtful insight will also appeal to women of all faiths and backgrounds.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.

Take Every Thought Captive by Kelly Balarie

Sky High Podcast Network — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:22:46 -0500

Today, Roberta talks to Kelly Balarie about her new book Take Every Thought Captive, available from Baker Books.

We do not have a spirit of fear and timidity; we have a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. When we walk by the Spirit, we are not conformed to a world of worry and anxiety. Bad habits must cease. Negativity, confusion, and worry are banished. The enemy has no playground.

Sound impossible? With God, nothing is impossible. Author and speaker Kelly Balarie offers a rousing call to be transformed through the renewing of your mind by taking every thought captive to Christ. She shows you how to
- recognize the lies of the enemy
- replace those lies with the truth of God
- pray through times of mental and emotional strife
- proactively use God's Word instead of living defensively and defeated

If you long for clarity, purpose, or peace of mind, the clear, actionable steps laid out in this book will be a game-changer.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.