BookWorthy
By Valerie Fentress
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Episodes: 139
Description
Looking for books your kids will love — and you can trust?
The award-winning BookWorthy Podcast is your weekly guide to help Christian parents cut through the noise and find books that actually matter. Each week, award-winning children's author Valerie Fentress chats with authors about stories that help kids process big feelings, grow in faith, and see God’s goodness in everyday life.
Think of it as your trusted book buddy for raising readers who love Jesus.
Full Transcripts available at http://www.valeriefentress.com/blog
| Episode | Date |
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Exploring 'Smoke and Mirrors' with Jeff Maxim
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Finding Harmony and Friendship with Allia Zobel Nolan
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May 27, 2026 |
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Growing Up in Faith with Penny Reeve
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May 20, 2026 |
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Devoted Heroes of Faith with Joshua Cooley
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May 13, 2026 |
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Teaching Kids to Pray Big Prayers with Kirthana Fanning
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May 06, 2026 |
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A Gift, a Book, a Blessing with Eric and Meredith Schroedtenbauer
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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A Beautiful Earth Day Compilation of Poems with Nancy Tupper Ling
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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A Grandpuppy Leaves her mark with author Sandra Kay Chambers
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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The Power of a Smile with Kat Kronenberg
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Narwhals Teach Faith and Science with Jennifer Jahn
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Discovering Magic in Everyday Creativity with Lara d'Entremont
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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The Gift of Diversity and Culture in Stories with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Season Eight Bonus with Shaun Stevenson and Brock Eastman
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Exploring God and the Universe with Mark Wainwright
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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A Middle-Grade Prankster Helps Readers Explore their hearts with Bonnie Swinehart
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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The Colorful World of Hadley the Hippo with Kayla E. Green
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Growing a Love of God on the Farm with Sarah Philpott
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Emotional Growth Through Storytelling with Kathleen Davis
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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A Journey into The Black Cyclone with John Kennedy Howard
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Exploring Wild Faith with Valerie Ellis- A Devotional for Kids
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Discovering WWII Mysteries with Nell Branum
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Play it Again with Abbi Lee
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Play it Again with Dominique Okonkwo
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Play it Again with Amanda Cleary Eastep
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Play it Again Christmas Edition with Author Courtney Strong and Illustrator Carissa Robertson
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Play It Again Christmas Edition with Becky VanVleet
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Play it Again Christmas Editions with Maria Antonia
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Play it Again Christmas Edition with Gayle Boss
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Top 20+ Books for Kids this Christmas 2025
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Discovering the Full Story of Christmas with Donna Wyland
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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A Heartfelt Christmas Tradition with Brock Eastman
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Navigating Middle School with Books, Jesus, and Heather Holleman
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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From Chicken Coop to Soaring Heights: A Journey of Identity and Healing
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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From FBI Fantasies to Faithful Adventures with Rob Baddorf
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Mystery, Adventure, and Family Fun with Amanda Trumpower
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Season Seven Bonus A Journey through Adoption with Emmanuel Jean Russell
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Sisters, Stories, and the Art of Writing with Hannah Fouts
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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God's Smile and the Big Bang: A Poetic Exploration with Author David Lahm and Illustrator Lael Brinkley
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Boring Parents to Alien Adventures with Tennille Marie
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Kevin William Rascoe
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Children's Author April Graney
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Author Leah Boden
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Maryna Doughty
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Dr. Anne Worth
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Terrie Hellard-Brown
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Play It Again with Jared Michaud
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Xochitl Dixon
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Karen Whiting
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Lyndsey Lewellen
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Carol Baldwin
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Laura Sassi
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Rebecca Galeskas
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with YA Author Katherine Briggs
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats Again with Maria Antonia
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Bonus Chat with Bryan Davis
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Kristen Puma
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Becca Wierwille
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May 28, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Kirthana J. Fanning
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May 21, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jerah Alvarado
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May 14, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jennifer Bleakley
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May 07, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Linda MacKillop
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Rachael Hartzell
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Play It Again with Sally Cressman
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Jarm Del Boccio
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Amy Houts
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Crystal Bowman
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Sandra Kay Chambers
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Phyllis Wheeler
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Debbie Burton
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Emily Assell
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Laurie Christine
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Season 5 Bonus Chat with Tricia Goyer
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Annette Whipple
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Megan Schaulis
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Candice P. Yamnitz
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Mark L. Redmond
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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BookWorthy chats with Courtney Siebring
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Michelle Lazurek
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Play It Again with Lori Z. Scott
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Play it Again with Kylie Beevers
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Courtney Strong and Carissa Robertson
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Valerie Ellis
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Gayle Boss
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Sonia E. Amin
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Maria Antonia
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Becky VanVleet
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Dominique Okonkwo
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Nancy Tupper Ling
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Rachael Hartzell
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jennifer Bosma
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Healey Ikerd
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Maryna Doughty
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Abbi Lee
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Amanda Cleary Eastep
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Book Worthy Chats with Carolyn Leiloglou
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with John Hendrix
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with GO Bible Contributors
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Anna Cook
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Becca Wierwille
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Liz and Jack Hagler
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Play it Again with JJ LeVan
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Laura Sassi
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Kelli McKinney
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Play it Again with R.M. Ruiz
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Allia Zobel Nolan
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Elizabeth James
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Kelly Wilson Mize
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Bonus Episode with Joshua Cooley
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jean Johnson
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jarm Del Boccio
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Jared Michaud
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Dr. Anne Worth
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May 29, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Barbara Seregi
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May 22, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Linda MacKillop
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May 15, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Eden Estabrook
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May 08, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Eric and Meredith Schrotenboer
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May 01, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Xochitl Dixon
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Courtney Siebring
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Tama Fortner
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Play it Again with Crystal Bowman
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Chats with Glenys Nellist
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Terrie Hellard-Brown
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with JJ LeVan
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Kylie Beevers
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Sally Cressman
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Liz and Jack Hagler
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Dr. Sonia E. Amin
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Michelle Lazurek
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Lori Z. Scott
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Bonus BookWorthy Chat with Glenys Nellist
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Becca Wierwille
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Anna Cook
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Jill Roman Lord
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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BookWorthy Talks with R.M. Ruiz
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Book Worthy talks with Courtney J. Strong and Carissa J. Robertson
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Valerie Ellis
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Jennifer Noel Wilson
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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BookWorthy Talks with Candice Pedraz Yamnitz
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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BookWorthy Podcast Trailer
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Jun 27, 2023 |