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August 30, 2025

Doug Brouwer, author of ‘The Travelers Path,’ takes us to the movies!

Author of the popular book "The Traveler's Path," Douglas Brouwer lists his all-time "Top 10 Best Travel Movies" and asks: "What are yours?"
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Published on August 30, 2025 12:03

August 25, 2025

In “Manna Songs,” writers celebrate the many facets of “Jewish joy”

Editor Diane Gottlieb tells how she gathered the dozens of essays—true stories about Jewish life—to create the new collection, "Manna Songs."
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Published on August 25, 2025 06:23

August 18, 2025

In a single stroke, a caregiving expert becomes the caregiving recipient

A year after a devastating stroke, beloved author Benjamin Pratt writes to thank and encourage caregivers who helped him in this journey.
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Published on August 18, 2025 08:51

Dramatic changes unfold in the Catholic church as Pope Francis’s legacy is strengthened by Pope Leo

Authors Jack Kresnak and Patricia Montemurri report for NCR about progressive Catholic changes in Detroit under new Pope Leo XIV.
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Published on August 18, 2025 08:10

August 11, 2025

In ‘The Big Relief,’ David Zahl reminds readers of ‘the truly good part’ of Christianity’s Good News

Mockingbird Ministries Director David Zahl's inspiring new book explores what Christians mean when they talk about feeling God's loving grace.
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Published on August 11, 2025 08:53

August 4, 2025

Out of Africa, Maggy Barankitse gives us a vision of a world rebuilt by courage, love and faith

Enjoy this excerpt of Maggy Barankitse’s inspiring story EDITOR’S NOTE: For nearly two decades, the mission of our weekly magazine ReadTheSpirit has been to help readers understand and appreciate religious and cultural diversity through our coverage highlighting the best stories, books and films we can find each week. Our guiding principle: “Good media builds healthy […]
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Published on August 04, 2025 07:23

July 28, 2025

Here’s a Sample from the opening pages as Christy Berghoef invites us into her new memoir, ‘Rooted’

Inspirational writer Christy Berghoef writes about the longing for home we all share in the opening chapter of her new memoir, 'Rooted.'
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Published on July 28, 2025 08:14

July 20, 2025

When Katie met Jonathan, they tackled the biggest crisis facing younger Americans

The popular podcast, The Money with Katie Show, welcomes author Jonathan Grimm to talk about resolving America's looming retirement crisis.
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Published on July 20, 2025 12:54

July 14, 2025

Christy Berghoef tells us how much your support as a reader can mean to authors whose stories you love

Author Christy Berghoef shows importance of welcoming supportive, creative community in a launch event that includes lots of conversation.
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Published on July 14, 2025 06:59

July 7, 2025

Jonathan Grimm’s invitation: ‘Don’t be afraid. Meet my friend Claude. He’s AI. You’ll like him!’

Financial advisor and author Jonathan Grimm explains how his award-winning AI friend Claude is improving his professional work and his life.
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Published on July 07, 2025 08:30

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