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Bookish Talks with Lia

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Welcome to "Bookish Talks with Lia," your cozy corner for all things Christian books. I’m Lia Ross, the voice behind the bookstagram, Lia Ross Reads. Join me as we dive into the latest Christian reads, chat with the authors behind these inspiring books, and have real conversations about living out our faith. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just want some uplifting and relatable talks, you’ll find it all right here. So grab your favorite tea or coffee, get comfy, and join me for some bookish talks!

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🇨🇦 Canada - books
30/07/2025
#88
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
02/10/2024
#83
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
01/10/2024
#57
🇺🇸 USA - books
05/09/2024
#99
🇺🇸 USA - books
04/09/2024
#82
🇺🇸 USA - books
03/09/2024
#77

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https://sdsmith.com/books
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https://www.challies.com/kindle-deals-for-christians/
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Welcome to Bookish Talks with Lia

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 13:28

Welcome to Bookish Talks with Lia! 🎙️ I'm your host, Lia Ross Reads. This is the very first episode of a podcast that's been in the works for over a year, and I’m thrilled (and a little nervous) to finally be here with you.

In this episode, I’m taking you on a journey through my personal story—how I came to know Christ, how my bookstagram community Lia Ross Reads began, and the heart behind starting this podcast.

Thanks for joining me on this adventure—don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: This is our first episode, so thanks for bearing with us as we iron out the sound quality and other details. We appreciate your patience and support as we get started!

Connect with Lia Ross Reads:

Instagram: @liarossreads
Facebook: Lia Ross Reads

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Friday, July 19, 2024 • Duration 00:30

Ladies Love Theology Too: Empowering Women in Faith and Doctrine with Dr. Natalie Brand

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 48:29

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Brand, theologian, Bible teacher, and author of The Scuttlebutt Letters. Together, we explore why theology is crucial for every Christian woman, how understanding doctrine strengthens our faith, and how Natalie makes theology accessible, especially for women who feel intimidated by it.

Episode Highlights:

Dr. Natalie Brand's Journey: From her personal life in the UK to how her passion for theology grew and led her to write empowering books for women.
Why Theology for Women?: The importance of theology for every believer and how Natalie encourages women to engage deeply with doctrine.
Overcoming Intimidation: Practical advice on overcoming the fear of studying theology and diving into theological discussions.
Top 3 Christian Books: Natalie’s top three books that have shaped her theology and how readers can break out of routine Scripture reading.
The Scuttlebutt Letters: A discussion on Natalie’s latest book, which creatively explores the power of the tongue using biblical wisdom and satire.

Connect with Natalie Brand:

Instagram: @nataliebrandauthor

Books Mentioned in this episode:

Priscilla, Where Are You? A Call to Joyful Theology by Dr. Natalie Brand
The Scuttlebutt Letters: Words to a Wild Tongue by Dr. Natalie Brand
Crazy but True: Connected to Jesus for Life by Natalie Brand

Crafting Christian Content with a Purpose with Oghosa Iyamu

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, September 23, 2024 • Duration 29:09

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, we sit down with Oghosa Iyamu, the founder of Un.Scrambled—an online community dedicated to bringing clarity to life’s confusion through Scripture. Oghosa shares her journey as a Christian content creator and writer, providing valuable insights on living out your faith in practical ways, the challenges of creating content, and how to deepen your connection with God's Word.

Episode Highlights:

Oghosa’s journey to launching Un.Scrambled and becoming a Christian content creator
Challenges and rewards of creating theologically rich, engaging content
Oghosa’s writing process and biggest influences
Favorite Christian books that have impacted her faith

Connect with Oghosa:

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

-⁠⁠Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Paul David Tripp

Connect with Lia:

Bookstagram: ⁠@liarossreads⁠

Cultivating Godly Friendships with Bailey T. Hurley

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, September 16, 2024 • Duration 41:28

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I sit down with Bailey T. Hurley, friendship coach and author of Together Is a Beautiful Place. We explore the beauty and challenge of building and maintaining godly friendships as Christian women. Bailey shares her insights on navigating friendship breakups, healing from past hurts, and how to foster deep, Christ-centered relationships even in the midst of busy seasons like motherhood. Whether you're looking to cultivate new friendships or strengthen existing ones, Bailey offers practical wisdom to help you live out godly friendships in a meaningful way.

Episode Highlights:

Bailey's journey to becoming a friendship coach and author of Together Is a Beautiful Place
The inspiration behind her book and why godly friendships are crucial for Christian women
The biggest challenges Christian women face in forming and maintaining lasting friendships
Practical tips for cultivating friendships during busy seasons like motherhood or grad school

How to heal from friendship hurt and rebuild trust after being hurt by friends
Recognizing when it’s time to gracefully end a friendship and how to handle it with compassion
Balancing online and offline friendships while staying authentic in an age of social media

Connect with Bailey:

Instagram: @bailey.t.hurley
Website: baileythurley.com
Order your copy of Together Is a Beautiful Place: Finding, Keeping, and Loving Our Friends

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

- by Jonathan Holmes

Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ with Jonathan Holmes

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, September 9, 2024 • Duration 40:17

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, Lia Ross sits down with Jonathan Holmes, Founder and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling, to discuss how parents can help their children build a Christ-centered identity. Drawing from his experience in biblical counseling and insights from his new book, Grounded in Grace, Jonathan offers practical guidance on navigating the pressures teens face today.

Even if you don’t have children, this episode is still relevant, as Jonathan addresses the extremes of mental health within Christian culture and the importance of a balanced, biblical approach.
Episode Highlights:

Jonathan’s journey into biblical counseling and its unique benefits.
Guiding children to root their identity in Christ, not societal pressures.
Addressing mental health extremes—spiritual avoidance vs. secular thinking—and the balance biblical counseling offers.
Practical tools for reinforcing a Christ-centered identity and the church’s role in supporting families.

Connect with Jonathan: Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @akjonathanholmes

Order your copy of Jonathan’ Holmes’ new book Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ

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Books Mentioned in this Episode:

- by Jonathan Holmes

Embracing God’s Strength in Our Weakness with Christine Hoover

Season 3 · Episode 1

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 33:37

What if your weakness wasn’t something to hide, but the very place God wants to show His strength? In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by Bible teacher and author Christine Hoover to talk about her new Bible study, More Than Enough: God’s Strength in Our Weakness in 2 Corinthians.

Christine shares how 2 Corinthians speaks directly to our struggles with inadequacy, and how God's power meets us right where we are. We talk about ministry life, cultural messages of self-sufficiency, and how spiritual maturity often begins with surrender. This conversation is full of encouragement, truth, and hope for anyone who has ever felt not enough.

So grab your coffee or tea and let’s get started!

In This Episode:

Christine’s story of coming to Christ and becoming a Bible teacher
Why 2 Corinthians is especially powerful for today’s believers
What Scripture really says about weakness and why it matters
How God's strength shows up in our everyday struggles
Encouragement for those who feel inadequate or overwhelmed
A simple practice Christine uses to stay rooted in God's Word
What spiritual maturity looks like and how to grow in it

Resources and Links:
📖 More Than Enough Bible Study
To connect with Christine, visit christinehoover.net or follow her on Instagram @christinehoover98

Connect with Lia:
Bookstagram: @liarossreads
Instagram: @bookishtalkspodcast

Reimagining Storytelling with S. D. Smith

Season 2 · Episode 27

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 45:30

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by S. D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series—an adventure saga that’s captivated over a million readers. We talk about the heart behind his storytelling, the enduring impact of rabbits with swords, and his exciting new project: Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb—a novel releasing alongside its very own video game!

Sam shares what makes this new story special, what it's like writing a beloved prequel, and how this project blends timeless themes with a fresh format. If you love meaningful stories that stir up courage, virtue, and imagination, this conversation is for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Green Ember Series by S. D. Smith
Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb (NEW prequel novel + game)
Kickstarter campaign for the book & video game

Support the Kickstarter campaign through this link

Explore S. D. Smith’s books:
https://sdsmith.com/books

Connect with Sam

Website: https://sdsmith.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sdsmithereens
Story Warren: https://storywarren.com

Building a Life of Discipleship with Alicia Hamilton

Season 2 · Episode 18

Monday, March 17, 2025 • Duration 38:35

In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia Hamilton—an author and passionate college ministry leader with a heart for discipleship. Alicia’s work focuses on helping young adults deepen their faith in a pivotal season of life.

We’ll dive into her journey of writing, ministry, and discipleship, exploring how she balances creativity with spiritual growth. You’ll also hear about her devotional, Eternity in Our Hearts, and the incredible lessons she’s learned along the way.

Episode Highlights:

How Alicia’s passion for writing and ministry began
The role of discipleship in college ministry and why it matters
The process of writing Eternity in Our Hearts and lessons from Ecclesiastes
Staying spiritually refreshed while pouring into others

Connect with Alicia:
Instagram

Threads

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Book link: Eternity in Our Hearts with Hosanna Revival

Connect with Lia:Bookstagram: @liarossreadsInstagram: @bookishtalkspodcast

Writing, Reading, and Laughing with Holly Mackle

Season 2 · Episode 17

Monday, March 10, 2025 • Duration 36:39

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by Holly Mackle—author, classical school librarian, and host of the Unseriously podcast. Holly wears many hats, and today, we’re diving into how she balances writing, podcasting, and working in a school library while creating meaningful content.

Whether you’re a fan of her books, interested in classical education, or curious about her new podcast, this conversation is for you. Holly shares her journey into writing, her passion for helping kids engage with literature, and the joys and challenges of launching a podcast.

We got a good laugh along the way, so grab your coffee or tea and join us for an insightful and fun conversation!

Connect with Holly Mackle:

Unseriously Podcast
Instagram: @hollymacklebooks

Connect with Lia:
Bookstagram: @liarossreads
Instagram: @bookishtalkspodcast

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