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Episode 70: Author Visit with J. J. Johnson

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with JJ Johnson. JJ is an award-winning middle-grade author, explorer of imaginary worlds, and occasional traveler in a beat-up Dalorean. He writes stories for kids (and the kid in all of us) and weekly essays about unplugging from screens, rediscovering joy, and living simply. His faith, his family, and his love for books, coffee, and the outdoors shape everything he does. If his words bring you back to stillness, connection, or wonder, then he’s done his job.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits stra...

You're Loving Your Neighbor Wrong

You\'re supposed to love your neighbor… but what if you\'re doing it wrong? Listener Dee asked which kind of \"love\" Jesus meant, so Mark, Pastor Burt and Pastor Josh dig in. The command goes all the way back to Leviticus.Who actually counts as your neighbor? The guys make the case that love starts at home (1 Timothy 5:8), moves to your church family (Galatians 6:10), and then reaches the whole world, Good Samaritan style. Why is it easier to be nice to a waiter than to your own family? Is a packed sports schedule a good reason to skip church? And what does Jesus mean in Matthew 25 by \"th...

From Tragedy to Triumph: Davey Blackburn's Journey of Faith and Healing

In this powerful interview, Davey Blackburn shares his journey of grief, faith, and healing after the tragic loss of his wife and unborn child. Discover how he found hope in God's presence, the importance of wrestling with God, and practical insights on forgiveness and mental health.