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Do you love a good story? We do too! In the More to Life podcast, we’ll talk with authors about the true stories that have inspired their writings. In each episode, you’ll find out what happened in their life, where they are now and how they can help you, while ultimately pointing you to the Author of Life, Jesus. As guests share their life stories, we hope you’ll discover purpose and meaning to the moments in your life as well. In other words, we hope you’ll find more to life!

More to Life


    • Apr 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Season 5 | Episode 1: Freedom from Mom Guilt with Hallie Dye

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 36:26


    No matter how hard you try, do you ever feel like you're not measuring up? In this uplifting episode of the More to Life podcast, debut author Hallie Dye shares that being a good mom isn't about striving but about surrendering to the One who never fails. Tune in to discover how resting in the goodness of who God is can bring you freedom and grace in every season of motherhood.To purchase a copy of her book, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store for a copy of ⁠You're Still a Good MomYou can connect with Hallie at ⁠⁠instagram.com/halliedye⁠⁠.To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 4 | Episode 4: A Praying Life with Janet Holm McHenry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 23:40


    Would you like to have a better prayer life? In the newest episode of the More to Life podcast, author Janet Holm McHenry shares how she discovered that prayer has something to do with our God-given personalities, and that reading through God's Word can inspires us to pray His will and His purpose for our life. To purchase a copy of her latest books, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store for a copy of Praying Personalities or Looking Up!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can connect with Janet at ⁠JanetMcHenry.com⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 4 | Episode 3: From Fear to Faith with Tessa Afshar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 30:23


    Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear? In the latest episode of the More to Life podcast, biblical fiction author Tessa Afshar pulls back the curtain on Queen Esther's royal court, revealing a cast of courageous characters who find their strength and security in God in order to help Esther accomplish all that she did. From her own life, Tessa shares how fear of rejection and failure held her back for nearly 15 years, until she made a promise. Hear how Tessa helps others find security and hold on to a dream, when they come from God. To purchase a copy of The Queen's Cook, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can connect with Tessa at TessaAfshar.com. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 4 | Episode 2: Untold Stories with Mesu Andrews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 36:55


    You've heard of Abigail and Bathsheba. But what about David's other wives? In this episode of the More to Life podcast, biblical fiction powerhouse Mesu Andrews talks about Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, the first book in her new series King David's Brides. As Mesu delves into her writing process, you'll hear how she investigates Scripture and uses the clues she finds to reimagine these women's stories—and why their stories are so important to us today. To purchase a copy of Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can connect with Mesu at ⁠MesuAndrews.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 4 | Episode 1: Double the Fun with Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 30:24


    They say opposites attract. Bestselling suspense author Colleen Coble and bestselling romance author Denise Hunter are proof of that. Colleen and Denise have been friends and writing partners for 25 years. They know each other so well that they can literally finish each other's sentences. Join us for the first episode of our new season as we sit down in person with Colleen and Denise and chat with them about how they met, what it's like to write with other authors, their latest projects and where they are in life right now. To purchase a copy of Colleen Coble or Denise Hunter's books, stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store for these books: What We Hide by Colleen Coble I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble (Coming November!) Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter Love, Unscripted by Denise Hunter To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 7: The Key to Connecting with Sarah E. Westfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 38:23


    Have you ever wanted to feel like you belong? You're not alone. In this episode of the More to Life podcast, author and podcaster Sarah E. Westfall talks about her debut book, The Way of Belonging. Sarah explains the difference between belonging and acceptance in that belonging is something to be given rather than to be taken. And it's a practice that can begin with the people who are already in your life. To purchase a copy of The Way of Belonging, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store by clicking ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. You can connect with Sarah at SarahEWestfall.com⁠⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 6: The Latest Scoop with Suzanne Woods Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 34:28


    Are you ready for a sweet summer treat? We're serving up a delightful episode from the bestselling author of the Cape Cod Creamery series, Suzanne Woods Fisher. Suzanne joins us on the More to Life podcast to talk about the final book in this summertime series, Love on a Whim, which follows the cautious and calculated Brynn Haywood after an impulsive decision leads to a hasty wedding and a hurried retreat the next morning. Suzanne dives into how human instinct could be a nudging from the Holy Spirit and how God's redeeming work is seen through the challenges and mistakes in life. Plus, you'll get the scoop on the most popular flavor of ice cream and why it's the hardest to make. To purchase a copy of Love on a Whim, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. You can connect with Suzanne at ⁠⁠SuzanneWoodsFisher.com⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 5: Rewriting the Past with Dani Pettrey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 33:40


    In this episode of the More to Life podcast, we catch up with our friend Dani Pettrey as she talks about starting a new series that follows four siblings with a criminal past who find a new identity in their Heavenly Father. One Wrong Move is the first book in this series and is set in New Mexico—a place that holds special significance to Dani in regard to her own past. As security expert Christian O'Brady and former FBI analyst Andi Forester try to find redemption from past mistakes, including mistakes they have done and those that have been done to them, they discover that God can bring them to a new place of healing and forgiveness in Him, no matter what. To purchase a copy of One Wrong Move, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠here⁠. You can learn more about Dani at ⁠www.danipettrey.com⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ or Spotify so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 4: Broken Dreams or God's Best? with Kat Shultis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 34:30


    Has life ever gone differently than you planned it? In this episode of the More to Life podcast, debut author Kat Shultis shares how God used her broken dreams to draw her closer to Him. As Kat unpacks core principles from her new book, such as comparison and identity, you'll hear how you too can fix your eyes on Jesus when life doesn't look the way you thought it would. To purchase a copy of Kat's book, My Lowest for His Highest, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠. You can also find Kat on social media @kat_shultis⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 3: The Plot Thickens with Lynette Eason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 39:57


    Do you love a good mystery? In this podcast, bestselling suspense author Lynette Eason reveals how her latest novel, Double Take, follows a different bent as a psychological thriller. Lynette also shares how her writing career taught her to be self-sufficient while relying on God and that doing the hard thing is worth it when you know it's for the greater good. To purchase a copy of Lynette's book, Double Take, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. To find Lynette on her book signing tour, click here. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 2: Family History with Leslie Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 31:18


    Every family tells a story. In this episode of the More to Life podcast, author Leslie Gould talks about the importance of family and history and how these two values come together in her recent novel This Passing Hour, the second book in an Amish dual-time series about three sisters. To purchase a copy of Leslie's book, This Passing Hour, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 3 | Episode 1: Healing in Hard Times with DiAnn Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 34:48


    How do you handle hard times? Bestselling romantic suspense author DiAnn Mills says she likes to be challenged as an author. But while writing her latest novel, DiAnn was also challenged personally by a tragedy that is woven throughout the storyline of Facing the Enemy. In this podcast, DiAnn is transparent about how the Lord helped her grow through the experience of grief, sacrifice, unconditional love and determination after the loss of her adopted son. These same themes emerge in her novel about an FBI agent who is filled with guilt over the death of her brother, knowing she was the intended target. For DiAnn, Facing the Enemy is a healing book, but it's also a hopeful one. To purchase a copy of DiAnn's book, Facing the Enemy, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠here⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 2 | Episode 5: A Rich Heritage with Cindy K. Sproles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 31:52


    What do you truly treasure? Jesus says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). In this episode of the More to Life podcast, award-winning novelist Cindy K. Sproles unearths the riches she discovered from the wisdom of the elderly, during her time as a caregiver, as well as from her Appalachian Mountain heritage—both of which shine in her latest heartwarming novel, This Is Where It Ends. To purchase a copy of Cindy's book, This Is Where It Ends, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 2 | Episode 4: The Best Summer of Our Lives with Rachel Hauck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 31:12


    Summer is officially here! And we're helping you get started with an episode from one of the biggest names in inspirational fiction. Author Rachel Hauck joins us on the More to Life podcast to talk about her book, The Best Summer of Our Lives. This story, which takes place during the summer of '77, explores the topics of female friendships and reconciliation through four best friends, known as the Four Seasons. Rachel, who was also a teen in the '70s, tells us about the best summer of her life, how she finds her core community of friends now, and what it's like for a book to become a movie. As she says, things don't always go as expected, but those are the moments that bring us closer to God. To purchase a copy of Rachel's book, The Best Summer of Our Lives, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠⁠⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking ⁠here⁠. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 2 | Episode 3: The Best Is Yet to Come with Dani Pettrey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 21:00


    In this episode of the More to Life podcast, we talk with bestselling romance suspense author Dani Pettrey about nicknames, visiting the grandkids in Florida and of course, her latest project, The Shifting Current. This novella tells the much-anticipated story of Emmy and Logan from her Coastal Guardians series and continues the theme of making peace with your past mistakes, encouraging readers that God can turn mourning into dancing. But in a twist, Dani takes readers away from the coast to a new location. To find out where that is, join us for this episode of the More to Life podcast. To purchase a copy of Dani's books in the Coastal Guardians series, stop by your local Christian bookstore⁠ or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about Dani at www.danipettrey.com. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit ⁠https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast⁠. Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 2 | Episode 2: Finding Forgiveness & Second Chances with Tracie Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 24:58


    Hear the heart behind Tracie Peterson's latest historical Christian novel Remember Me, the first in a three-book series set in the early 1900s during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo. When life does not turn out as planned, discover the freedom of forgiveness and the faithfulness of God as Tracie shares lessons learned from her own life as well as those woven throughout her most recent project. This podcast is brought to you in part by Remember Me by Tracie Peterson and Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Remember Me is available now wherever books and ebooks are sold. To purchase a copy of Tracie's book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about Tracie at traciepetersonbooks.com. To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Season 2 | Episode 1: Swapping Stories with Sarah Sundin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 31:57


    Where does a story come from? Find out in the first episode of season 2. In this episode, author Sarah Sundin shares the research and real-life experiences that inspired her latest World War II novel The Sound of Light, which uncovers a captivating story about ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude and hope for a brighter future. This podcast is brought to you in part by The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin and Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. The Sound of Light is available now wherever books and ebooks are sold. To purchase a copy of Sarah's book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about Sarah at sarahsundin.com To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 6: Resolving Identity Issues with Tina Yeager

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 11:57


    Do you struggle with feeling like you aren't measuring up? In our final podcast episode of season one, licensed counselor, speaker and author of Beautiful Warrior, Tina Yeager talks about her struggle with issues of identity and esteem, which affect not only how you see yourself but how you see God and others, and the God-given tools she uses to respond appropriately. To purchase a copy of Tina's book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about Tina at tinayeager.com To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 5: Hope in Life's Storms with Grace Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 24:17


    The storms of life can hit at any time. In the latest episode of the More to Life podcast, speaker, missionary and author of Keeping Hope Alive, Grace Fox shares through stories, Scriptures and her personal testimony how we can have an anchor for the storm by trusting in the solid truth of God rather than listening to the lies of our thoughts and feelings. To purchase a copy of Grace's book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. You can learn more about her at gracefox.com and sign up for her newsletter to receive a free gift! To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 4: An Unexpected Revival with Erica Wiggenhorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 28:58


    What does it look like to have revival—in our hearts? In the latest episode of the More to Life podcast, author and Bible study teacher, Erica Wiggenhorn talks about her newest Bible study, An Unexpected Revival, and shares what personal revival looks like and how to make that happen by moving from knowing about God to experiencing Him. To purchase a copy of her book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. For the 5 revival prayers Erica mentioned, download the free leader's bundle at https://ericawiggenhorn.com/an-unexpected-revival/ To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 3: Crafting a Story with Dani Pettrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 21:14


    If you love discovering stories filled with mystery, suspense and romance, this episode is for you! In the third episode of the More to Life podcast, bestselling fiction author Dani Pettrey reveals how she became an author and researches her subjects and why she chose the underlying message of making peace with your past in her latest novel, The Deadly Shallows. To purchase a copy of her book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. To learn more about Dani, visit www.danipettrey.com or find her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DaniPettrey and Instagram at www.instagram.com/authordanipettrey Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 2: What Does the Bible Say about Women? with Julie Zine Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 19:01


    Have you ever read the Bible and felt like it was contradicting itself or a long-held belief you had been taught? In this episode, author Julie Zine Coleman shares why it's so important to ask questions and see what God's Word truly says—and why context is everything. In her latest book, On Purpose, Julie examines what the Bible says in regard to traditional views on women. To purchase a copy of her book, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here. For the resources Julie mentioned, visit https://juliezinecoleman.com/media/ To hear more podcasts on this channel, visit https://www.mtlmagazine.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe to the More to Life podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google so you don't miss an episode!

    Episode 1: Spouse in the House with Cynthia Ruchti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 25:12


    What do you do when marital bliss begins to blister? In the first episode of the More to Life podcast, Cynthia Ruchti, author of Spouse in the House, shares how she and her husband learned to appreciate each other's differences when a career change meant they were both home, together, all the time. For a copy of Cynthia's book, Spouse in the House, you can stop by your local Christian bookstore or visit our online store mtl.christianbook.com by clicking here.

    Episode 0: Welcome to More to Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 8:59


    Welcome to the More to Life family! In this brief introductory episode, we share a little bit about who we are and how the More to Life podcast got started and how it can help you find more to life. For more encouraging life stories and testimonies, be sure to check out www.mtlmagazine.com.

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