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Christian Readers Community Podcast

Christian Readers Community Podcast

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 The Christian Readers Community podcast is a captivating space where passionate readers converge to discuss their favorite Christian books, authors, and genres. Join us as avid readers share insights into the profound impact of Christian literature on their lives. With occasional interviews featuring Christian authors, listeners are treated to firsthand discussions about the inspiration behind the books. Immerse yourself in the world of faith-based literature, ensuring you never run out of compelling book recommendations and discovering new authors to enrich your reading journey.

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Episodes
  • Speaking Children's Languages as an Adult with Erin Mackey

    Speaking Children's Languages as an Adult with Erin Mackey
    Jun 28 2025
    Join us for an inspiring conversation with acclaimed author Erin Mackey! In this episode, we dive into the world of children's literature and explore the journey of a passionate writer who has dedicated her life to helping kids fall in love with reading. Erin shares the story behind her eight published books and her upcoming ninth release, offering a glimpse into her creative process and the inspirations that drive her writing.

    With over 40 completed manuscripts under her belt, Erin has established herself as a prolific author who writes across various children's genres, from picture books to middle grade fiction and Young Adult novels. In our conversation, she opens up about her writing journey, the challenges she's faced, and the joys of bringing stories to life.

    Whether you're a mom looking for great books to share with your little ones, a fan of middle grade fiction, or a young adult reader eager for new stories, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover the magic of reading and the passion that drives Erin Mackey's writing.

    *About Erin Mackey*

    Erin Mackey is a dedicated author who loves helping kids develop a love for reading. She writes in various children's genres, including picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade fiction, and Young Adult fiction. With over 40 completed manuscripts and eight published books to date, Erin continues to develop new story ideas and share her passion for reading with her audience. When she's not writing, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her mischievous cats. Visit her website, erinmackeyauthor.com, to stay up-to-date on her latest books and adventures!
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    20 mins
  • The Journals That Spoke — A Conversation with Jan Johnson

    The Journals That Spoke — A Conversation with Jan Johnson
    Jun 18 2025
    What if the words your husband left behind could change someone’s eternity—decades after he was gone?

    In this powerful episode of the Christian Readers Community Podcast, I sat down with author Jan Johnson to talk about her deeply personal memoir and her moving medical romance trilogy—but what unfolded during our conversation went far beyond storytelling.

    Jan shared the astonishing testimony of her late husband, Howard, a man of quiet faith whose handwritten journals sat unread for years—until one day, long after his passing, their son read them during a project. What happened next is something only God could orchestrate.

    We also talked about Jan’s journey through grief, the unexpected ways God brings beauty from ashes, and how real-life experiences shaped the emotion and faith behind her novels.

    If you’ve ever wondered how God moves through loss, legacy, and love—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. And trust me, there’s so much more waiting for you to unpack.

    About Jan Johnson

    Jan Johnson has been married to her husband Ed for 35 years. They live on a 26-acre farm where her husband raises sheep. Jan likes sheep- from a distance!
    They raised ten kiddos- yours, mine, ours and theirs and had five exchange students.
    Jan has taught everything from preschool to highschool and now that she's retired, fills her time with building relationships, writing and podcasting.
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    29 mins
  • The Widow Chose Red – A Story of Grief, Faith, and Fierce Love with Rachel Kerr Schneider

    The Widow Chose Red – A Story of Grief, Faith, and Fierce Love with Rachel Kerr Schneider
    May 29 2025
    What do you do when the life you built with the love of your life begins to unravel under the weight of terminal illness? And what does it mean to walk through grief while still holding on to faith, family, and identity?

    In this deeply moving episode of the Christian Readers Community Podcast, I sit down with author Rachel Kerr Schneider to talk about her powerful memoir, The Widow Chose Red. Rachel shares the raw, unfiltered story of loving her husband through his battle with ALS, raising their boys, and choosing red—yes, red—for his memorial service.

    We talk about her journey as a writer, what it means to grieve with hope, and how God used one of the hardest seasons of her life to reveal a deeper kind of joy and strength.

    This conversation is honest, emotional, and beautifully faith-filled. If you’ve ever wrestled with loss, caregiving, or finding your voice through pain, Rachel’s story will speak to your heart.

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    ABOUT RACHEL KERR SCHNEIDER

    Since her husband died in 2011, Rachel’s faith continues to be challenged by widowhood, single parenting, a son with an addiction, relocation, relationships—a new husband, after ten years of long-distance dating, bonus mom to four girls who lost their mom to breast cancer, and becoming a YaYa, unexpectedly. Through it all, her reliance and relationship with Jesus has given her the resilience that only the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit can provide. Her mission is to remind women that they do, in fact, possess a super-power of their own in the form of the Holy Spirit which lives and breathes in each one of us.

    Rachel is a member of the National Association for Christian Women Entrepreneurs and BRI Talks. She enjoys travel, which is good, since her parents live in Melbourne, Australia. She is a graduate of Cottey College and holds a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University. A southern gal at heart, she currently calls the Dallas area home.

    On a professional level, Rachel created Spirited Prosperity to provide support, encouragement, and inspiration for women seeking to grow their faith, with a special emphasis on their relationship with the Holy Spirit. Her work has included personal training with Patty Aubrey, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman’s Soul, and Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Ignite with Lisa Nichols, John Tesh’s All Access Coaching, and Platform with Michael Hyatt. As a Senior Regional Vice President for Partylite, she was a contributing author to the bestseller Build It Big and has trained and spoken with hundreds of women. Visit Rachel’s website at www.SpiritedProsperity.com
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    35 mins
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