Be Strategic in Your Reading Plan - Interview w/Richard Brown

Pastoring in Ireland - Interview w/ Michael Walsh

In this episode, I have Michael Walsh join me! He is currently serving as a pastor in Roscommon, Ireland. He and his family have been ministering there for over 35 years.  We discuss his calling to missions, his experience in Ireland, his near-death experience climbing a mountain, and the books he often recommends to others.  Books mentioned:  From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya  [https://www.amazon.com/Jerusalem-Irian-Jaya-Biographical-Christian/dp/0310239370] The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment [https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Jewel-Christian-Contentment/dp/0851510914] Not Young, Not Old, Not Finished  [https://www.amazon.com/Not-Old-Young-Done-Grandparenting/dp/1802543252/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W39ULI31CKLH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.us6Akhmf5JRnRILRWjJKUuvcNn1LWKjeLTOTXNnCzEYXjsteWOcN1zUXP6npXr5V6v2kW0MUAOnrKM2b5PWz5SYeNUlJV-Q05Wcb2Nww1b4nVT7LBU_1rmKnBfDcMXlUtuO1K4CH0j715KiNrkWFNN7z5k7FSbSefE50warT7ObFFl9e9864rGvji2CiOt0FrqxDba35flR4j87GIpBdA07yN8MBLsoS-olLdC0QjbE.8z62VRxbTQkG5r8VZ8VRStI8ijuiWxlggf686Zl_FZA&dib_tag=se&keywords=not+old+not+young+not+done+ash&qid=1767903586&sprefix=not+old+not+young+not%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1] Shepherding a Child's Heart [https://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GT0C21MI3W7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3-hoAbqbwRF7w_9iHwwTV35l4JjTYgXIaZLTuGggxsNEjASPX1gAPtdFGYwNNlhIgkdUiA0SNWVgFROxhH5-p6tG9Zs8_wQltJZRNWuOtSHAytmjhU2XpMwY74lxwRYDjT4Y5l_QW1Nbvxcbl-uFnT0BwPVgoPS9BuL5XeYyyKhy1x-Jz903IzMhJZlZUPULCsIHz2nZ24xoM1eEVOMLtCt5E688LTk1LmT1MaIi7XU.jeIvTqR8GusZlC3t-tUqJBySUYd0_NkP3Wr1KptO_24&dib_tag=se&keywords=shepherding+a+child%27s+heart&qid=1767903606&sprefix=shepehrding+a+chil%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1] Pastoral Ministry [https://www.amazon.com/Pastoral-Ministry-Shepherd-Biblically-MacArthur/dp/031014132X/ref=sr_1_5?crid=AKI5X6VCI60N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GVYjqG1lbLywX1hVS7I-7py5bQDUMQ1-MQNuy1g85Dn-PagqAUw3Fjf6Fla4GCGvqNihg1ctnp1NURubt8GIQ7GOZ4KzGehJ-w_3sNYY3GSjy1fsiSq_ZvdnFKvOlPtNVR6Kbnthq6C5tje1FSJphNVtUftvnBzFe_6kf90cWUZgoqFNtINj2EJ71QAO7QBv6EFRnuJO81MGFpVIS0zXryJOU3pMTfGq4Zqx1YpPMuRAlBHAj4YONWbiKGmLqQ0gTbhC3YW-NuGrfDzIVrrxXYooT7IOXlIutTSgsMgIWBc.0ifO91EhWu31ZZL7RK2mKa8HPO6j1p8awG-rVcFwvMY&dib_tag=se&keywords=pastoral+ministry&qid=1767903622&sprefix=pastoral+ministry%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-5]

History Is More Than Names & Dates - Interview w/Michael Bahr

I am thankful to have Michael Bahr, a high school history teacher, join me for an episode! He shares his passion for history and some of his top recommendations for books within this genre.  If you are like me, I rarely dip into this genre. However, after this interview, I am looking forward to diving in. I hope you enjoy!  Also, make sure you go check out his podcast, Bahr's History Hits!  Bahr's History Hits (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/bahrs-history-hits/id1831610574] Bahr's History Hits (Spotify) [https://open.spotify.com/show/1WyGuECUMBuqUvp07QGV96] Some Books Mentioned: The Kennedy Detail [https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Detail-Secret-Service-Silence/dp/1439192995] 1776 [https://www.amazon.com/1776-David-McCullough/dp/0743226720/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BH6M5GR2I3HH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.u-lTyZbqTfSYLmMiM0RTQX4auAysalg1tX_umt5bDul5uru5dgUOwfmHkQpczbPXxle2RBUM0rzSnjSj0JHXbdDXsn214xg-7IlMw06NSYRMu2vSYrk-0BH83JVvqUJJ-0-UEpUiWVxpAbcDTiRdUZgOjj42UpWb9ZGBaP2IvtWyl9wuF_cnKeDSTMOet5Cx_nZiYwPm12U-C6yzVSB2pvSKaqtBLyMYv05RbLyjo0E.OqiWz4XvCKMLoSS1w_ymNLNxRFhPR_L4H4omgV2ee7Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=1776+david+mccullough&qid=1769657734&s=books&sprefix=1776%2Cstripbooks%2C219&sr=1-1] Lincoln's Melancholy  [https://www.amazon.com/Lincolns-Melancholy-Depression-Challenged-President/dp/0618773444/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZDMRN0C13SY3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ciIzcE1O1EETnNa6697QU0OBvQiMR-uT8saGfoTsi2zsRjkeHeUdInDvXrMDzyCnRBDmoBGxBZ-vgcFGmauBL9myWkpLrDWU2HmKNkX0bJ8.FW51OUYwIk5LygZO9wGv9Hfw9vKsloJX0QB6O50HDtA&dib_tag=se&keywords=lincoln%27s+melancholy&qid=1769657786&sprefix=lincolns+mel%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1] An Ordinary Man [https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Man-Surprising-Historic-Presidency/dp/0062684167/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1MZ5C8BTV4TRD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9kDIhBORAgZpKdQVujjO53G3VcXRcHcPToghMA3p7X1CBMTUzsDFVEZ4j_qU1Djrvh3SgMrvEliV7hzxvtbs7Soih6PXZMtEgro6wLCxdL562Erda3ZApeb3A-iVlPcVaHO38QZX7A_1C2ECGHv0fUp_-C1NxOJ3JfOZWs8qXc0CXlBkWo7yEGppOXMu15sl3fPSU7GNQMrjHfAvGeXczL9IBv014cFbEL50xKs11CU.bMyXZSUqpnrZhVnOd584bTo-_h0S7f3x7v6qdqZBDio&dib_tag=se&keywords=an+ordinary+man&qid=1769657818&sprefix=an+ordinay+man%2Caps%2C279&sr=8-2]

Be Strategic in Your Reading Plan - Interview w/Richard Brown

I have Richard Brown joining me on this episode! He was one of my youth ministry professors at Liberty University. To say the least, he made a huge impact on my life and ministry. He has also now impacted how I approach reading.  We talk about his experience and passion for youth ministry, his structured, disciplined approach to reading, and the books he would recommend to youth workers, parents, and teenagers.  I believe you will love this episode!  Check out more of his ministry, NextGenMatters, on the links below:  NextGenMatters Website [https://www.nextgenmatters.com/] NextGenMatters Podcast (Apple) [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nextgen-matters/id1846956176] NextGenMatters Podcast (Spotify) [https://open.spotify.com/show/0ie8MrtEaXEyqQUKtF1YEn] NextGenMatter Podcast (YouTube) [https://www.youtube.com/@nextgenmatters-psalm78] Some books mentioned:  The Anxious Generation  [https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DY6UM41PEJ3O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Owepk2_kWwnzsCOaNSFN3zz4gzVYHV8lOzFnxpF988NvDUUvRxvTF_VOroUl3kMmOCMwDBeX6JzMcRsAstoIQf27CJr0QBuHeoxgaMtXjQFJM4te_EEh-rx8e786ctCQyZYSP8jurPwqehJH7-rBeZXTZfqh7m8WR_1gnxQAVQEfL0VXvXqKoINyyHda1wG0TC3-L9LL2kEd_pDc6E3O2qHhuHqju14oO_WRAAXg15U.MmLVK_BHrThPP0_OFtGqZC7lEHsf7U3_gaaIStPmnBU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+anxious+generation&qid=1766419894&sprefix=the+anxious+generati%2Caps%2C570&sr=8-1] Student Ministry By the Book  [https://www.amazon.com/Student-Ministry-Book-Biblical-Foundations/dp/1462791298/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R8MJ42D7MG72&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y3h3kfbzft2lEqonzZE79-H098_ReRuHy3FWLgveoEzDZ2p4icbRqJ9n81hV3n_JIAXIONgVsgchsK5gNbLc0xz6TfxeSVYi9budJFb6r8wHA9t6-SDrzI2jtA5C6Y7Wb_gxFt-ITrXonl8lgka0cKJSZGsUukyylzytOyzGIcStF5Vg_dbboHIz1kx25d5gxLtSWlLmvxXUEI217AzDCg0koxY5ukK5cC13xuQm7ME.Ak8N67PJsr5Fiml2S7AjZq-ebLuNZlY6MrNYAIo1y8A&dib_tag=se&keywords=student+ministry+by+the+book&qid=1766419937&sprefix=student+ministry+by+the+book%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1] Calling Out the Called [https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Out-Called-Discipling-Leadership/dp/1087769825/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VMYAKMHAYORS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zTqiuFpz_bvQO1gO2rAN1F7mkdSREO7P29O_nU0O7CwOxcpKjnwVc84lFMaRSMsriXr2huDe8pNVVRyzATG-DT6FR8C0UCMR9flJdL2gbBiNBH5Uaj1ocCd6JhKlTuIcUya3z7mS9rEs1KLf_6heZsjUEQrhsdejcuTwWhXSSgkgIJcTdgiaKsWm8TAQ3HV6xWoCaOYMs15aRoHaRPVIdKxe-l5RNYhvDIIecrysct8.B2_1CqogbjVi20ENiD47ytCnSrMQwAq6VwVmyn7_6Ds&dib_tag=se&keywords=calling+out+the+called&qid=1766419959&sprefix=calling+out+the+call%2Caps%2C319&sr=8-1] Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles [https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Questions/dp/1433593602/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15IWTLA36JXZQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C2TkFKN_khH_oLtHKc2rV8EiqLmbyuNc97UBNWXJQEsCthvfFNYndAxd9h63OMepzI2KNAiQ4Vrf1yYTxG-mfFrI0-6mva1OlFTMF8eThjBdzYzjWf3RD1USPovleVGd7hAtVA52yFKu6mD91gpOlkIElUi-9IDXCmxaM0fRbuaR6wfIbTGN65mukqs7cvDy5lweJ8vSMNaYRgRfjvt0-bgyHd276MI0KdclFurhd3k.yPYUBxbdvyHzYFm_Zs1q6T3swedz_88TCATKV_idoJg&dib_tag=se&keywords=parenting+paul+david+tripp&qid=1766419979&sprefix=parenting+paul%2Caps%2C299&sr=8-1] Age of Opportunity [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=age+of+opportunity+paul+david+tripp&crid=1DRLTD3N4OJ8A&sprefix=age+of+oppo%2Caps%2C314&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_11]

What Are You Reading, Jake From State Farm? - Interview w/Jake Bell

It was a joy having Jake Bell join me on this episode of Plegges Pages! Jake is a husband, father, and State Farm agent, and our conversation covered everything from his journey in the insurance world to his growing love for reading. We also discussed the reading nook he built at home and how it has become a meaningful space for rest and growth. This is a relaxed and encouraging conversation that I believe you’ll truly enjoy. Books mentioned:  Praying the Bible  [https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Bible-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547848/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L0UD35G1UAUK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eKdMIf5-FNo6h-dmZdPW7qFh7VUvoEj11mIoEAyOAf2R4wXTZO9SrO6dkEpbDtG6CyAYTucFqgmtZ-nArVIJR9_SkalyBUhdNK_If6hHaHKfIGaAvnieYNcxIUV6YZXbiDiOpGMCH-DlKTFAiy1tpp9oO-3g_1S8k64s1g4reFDnDcdKPuBY-oGoWVsrQndJzJuHwJgFheSSNansVZVbt33ShyVtXwGZqXcZzYmya94.iGheULflm5EQt9IZB1De4n3Cwb5380wREYDXRRJeQh4&dib_tag=se&keywords=praying+the+Bible&qid=17660https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Bible-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547848/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L0UD35G1UAUK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eKdMIf5-FNo6h-dmZdPW7qFh7VUvoEj11mIoEAyOAf2R4wXTZO9SrO6dkEpbDtG6CyAYTucFqgmtZ-nArVIJR9_SkalyBUhdNK_If6hHaHKfIGaAvnieYNcxIUV6YZXbiDiOpGMCH-DlKTFAiy1tpp9oO-3g_1S8k64s1g4reFDnDcdKPuBY-oGoWVsrQndJzJuHwJgFheSSNansVZVbt33ShyVtXwGZqXcZzYmya94.iGheULflm5EQt9IZB1De4n3Cwb5380wREYDXRRJeQh4&dib_tag=se&keywords=praying+the+Bible&qid=1766078337&sprefix=praying+the+bible%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-178337&sprefix=praying+the+bible%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1] Date Your Wife [https://www.amazon.com/Date-Your-Wife-Justin-Buzzard/dp/1433531356/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C1ZEK2F1ROLB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S5pvb8tmWonC0DMywMBZdR9RxufJG3PSpvfHJ2cXzDfaSWxg8n8E9RHclUyLP2cEv7RJCIxc0uyqkRIRX7DGR0QSScTu62m2mMRwyBlGniGBGBbPaQF-KXOxPCAh_gVR-xPEZ7bAr2OKKLyEr5qDmXH7dTW8avk1_BTJF14skpYAIRfpheW5_5A31wcDMbLkUNHaNdn79YTJfVArjUZ-M07BHOolthkZeKAS3_aRruw.uwwhe-SS9f2aOE0gQtinraF4pLJJ6n3KAgus27qNfmI&dib_tag=se&keywords=date+your+wife&qid=1766078364&sprefix=date+your+wife%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1] The Green Ember Series [https://www.amazon.com/Green-Ember-S-D-Smith/dp/1951305213/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2P7BPXNKB3E0P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qd3LqgpWGXp8nMenE8JQsC9OvAGViAVvaR_iNnv1jd2jLQWBUWMPN1jxhyoTtV3R0z-P2ZysG3OdzVuNs_0g9NNd_kY2_eIZc6_ymnUrQw3hlImsKwNbijGbmIPEkD3P3F0wnmdlJvNelN1T3FXEq80DqmqT4xpAVhOHSoitmxk3bkYqC-8fXwPIkGp9_LKJ1YYrmoGjXoFTugw5SUlyAphTKp7phwXD9Eg0OgTMzb4.PZ6d1Ps9hcHGpPC-SxlH8Cf8gXgb1amSucOEWKY5Jbs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+green+ember+series&qid=1766078385&sprefix=the+green+ember+serie%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-3]

Reading While On Tour - Interview w/Shelly Brown

It was a great experience having Shelly Brown join me for this episode! Shelly and three of her children started a gospel singing group called The Browns. They've been touring for almost 25 years across the country and around the world. In this conversation, Shelly shares about life on the road, her deep passion for books, and the stories and titles that have made a lasting impact on her life. Some books mentioned in this episode:  The Battle for the Mind [https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Mind-Subtle-Warfare/dp/0800750438/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2MHK5EI4T10M7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xUgImPu4ueR6PgzIPtfxG_iFE93Ml1EjNg7Kc4UKr9VmhiikLpJ3_HAiwq5WkgIdD9U6q7k35P27CI8vBVkGesO9XwRi_QTlL2lScTfA4A_OqwG4CaiyUwZYYYOtYItoMev8NNadzQ3zQWMTN34eeV2HxP7VXiEW982Q0q2THzk7-rFXRAxmzkl6ZfGcCtnXHzrW9vFsqfLbyLFKTb__px8AFWNgA6a8fwSzEtzS450.2yQ3hgufn1cacMa8mOKCM4m-8gsJbiC5U47ENuFFcek&dib_tag=se&keywords=battle+for+the+mind&qid=1754596616&s=books&sprefix=battle+for+the+mind%2Cstripbooks%2C192&sr=1-6] The Bumps Are What You Climb On [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801018811/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20bumps%20are%20what%20you%20climb%20on&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_31_de&crid=26IFG1T6E0FBP&sprefix=the%20bumps%20are%20what%20you%20climb%20on] Growing Kids God's Way [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Growing+kids+God%27s+way&i=stripbooks&crid=1YMLGAZ7AZVGU&sprefix=growing+kids+god%27s+way%2Cstripbooks%2C202&ref=nb_sb_noss_2] It's More Than the Music [https://www.amazon.com/Its-More-Than-Music-Lessons/dp/0446692875/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y6DERW53K3JF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vMolWLM7qUqq2Tdt5Xmn3gOEc5_FJOy3ahd3e-vMEk0.vAAXoshK4aNvfQE4L00CJ2FhvvZ1jxKozPRhridWQ_k&dib_tag=se&keywords=ITS+MORE+THAN+JUST+MUSIC&qid=1754596455&s=books&sprefix=its+more+than+just+musi%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-1] Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy [https://www.amazon.com/Bonhoeffer-Pastor-Martyr-Prophet-Spy/dp/1595552464]