Livin' The Bream Podcast

In this special bonus edition of Livin' the Bream, podcast favorite Pastor Max Lucado shares insights from his book, Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion. He draws parallels between the biblical story of Elijah and modern struggles with anxiety, isolation, and burnout.

Pastor Lucado shares how life's challenges, trials, and "boot camps" serve as training grounds to build faith and deeper reliance on God.

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Bestselling author, speaker, and artist Ruth Chou Simons discusses her new book, This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life. Ruth opens up about balancing a busy household of six sons, navigating seasons of family crisis, and reclaiming lost time from screen addiction and doomscrolling.

Shannon and Ruth also share practical tips on incorporating scripture into daily routines, celebrating life’s small wins, and recognizing God’s presence beyond Sunday service.

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As America keeps the 250th birthday party rolling, political consultant and author Kelley Paul stops by to share two delightful new books: Good Night, Little American and Good Night, Young American.

Think of them as the ultimate bedtime story upgrade! Kelley dives into\ how our littlest citizens can discover the story of how America came to be, reminding us that our rights come from God and celebrating the brave souls who protected them.
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West Virginia Congressman Riley Moore discusses his ongoing efforts to protect global religious freedom and push for accountability in Nigeria.
And as a professional welder who took a non-traditional route into public service, he explains why more young Americans should consider trade schools over college debt and why he believes the H-1B visa program undercuts American workers. He also previews the upcoming legislative battles on Capitol Hill, sharing an inside look at his role on the House whip team working to secure a Continuing Resolution.

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Following a series of traumatic life events, husband and wife Rhonda and Jason Halbert didn’t know where to turn. To heal and find a way forward, they collaborated under the pen name R.J. Halbert to write a captivating supernatural fiction series, The Good Pasture Chronicles.

The Halberts sit down to discuss Architect, the final book in their trilogy, sharing how the creative process became a pathway to healing. They also open up about how God gave them the strength to fight through their toughest battles and rebuild their lives.

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