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Join Allison Ludriks and Jessica Wakefield as they explore their favourite books and talk about our ‘Book Of The Month’.

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    • Nov 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    'Life with Rough Edges' by AnnMarie Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 21:59


    Join hosts Alison and Jess in a moving episode of "The Rhema Book Club" as they engage with local author Anne-Marie Skinner about her latest book, "Life With Rough Edges."Anne-Marie candidly shares her personal struggles, including battling multiple sclerosis and dealing with a relapse, offering valuable insights into navigating life's challenges authentically. The discussion touches on the book's genre-defying nature and its three-chapter structure—valley, getting out, and moving forward.The episode takes a poignant turn as Anne-Marie opens up about her own valley season, battling depression and facing profound losses. She reflects on the transformative lessons learned and the shift in her perspective on God from seeking blessings to finding refuge.The hosts appreciate the inclusion of poetry in the book, with a special reading of the poem "God, What's in Your Hands?" resonating emotionally. Anne-Marie shares her favorite moment related to someone purchasing her book, highlighting the personal connections made during the book launch.

    'The Weight of Air' by Kimberly Duffy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 36:31


    Join "The Rhema Book Club" as they navigate the twists and turns of "The Weight of Air" by Kimberly Duffy. Whether you love circus-themed tales, slow-burn romances, or stories of personal growth, this episode promises a thoughtful exploration of literature.In this episode, the dynamic duo discusses their recent literary adventures, exploring a plethora of fiction with a touch of romance.The spotlight of this month's book club shines on "The Weight of Air," a tale set in 1911 that revolves around the enchanting world of the circus. Alison and Jess navigate through the complexities of the story, where characters like Mabel, a strong woman struggling with self-worth, take center stage.The hosts share their thoughts on the slow-burn romance and the unique dynamic between characters in this marriage of convenience.As the narrative unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey of reunions, self-discovery, and the challenges of maintaining relevance in the demanding world of the circus. The hosts explore themes of self-worth, societal expectations, and the impact of parental influence on an individual's perception.If you would like to read along with us this month, the book of the month is 'Life with Rough Edges' by AnnMarie Skinner.

    'Keep Christianity Weird' by Michael Frost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 30:47


    In this podcast episode, Alison and Jess discuss the book they've been reading, “Keep Christianity Weird” by Michael Frost. They explore various aspects of the book, including the concept of eccentricity, thresholds of collective behavior, and how Jesus was the original “weirdo.” They reflect on the idea of challenging the comfort zone, promoting diversity, and taking action for causes like social justice. The hosts also touch on the concept of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and the importance of shining your light in the world. They also discuss this months book 'The Weight of Air' by Kimberly Duffy.

    'A Burning In My Bones' & 'Second Time Around'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 39:50


    This week Jess and Allison return after a month off, with 2 books 'A Burning In My Bones' by Winn Collier & 'Second Time Around' by Melody Carlson. They talk about what they loved about each book and give a little insight into their backgrounds too. Also, they discuss this months book 'Keep Christianity Weird ' by Michael Frost.

    Grit, Grace and Hustle by Rachel Reva

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 56:14


    Welcome to this week's episode of our book club podcast! Join Allison and Jess as they delve into the thought-provoking pages of "Grit, Grace and Hustle" by Rachel Reva sharing their insights and opinions on this captivating read. But that's not all! They also have an exciting announcement about this month's book selection: "When the Day Comes" by Gabrielle Meyer. Tune in as they share their initial thoughts and expectations for this upcoming read. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion about the world of literature and storytelling.

    Pretty Little Pieces by Carmen Schober

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 38:33


    Welcome to this week's episode of our book club podcast! Join Allison and Jess as they delve into the thought-provoking pages of "Pretty Little Pieces" by Carmen Schober sharing their insights and opinions on this captivating read. But that's not all! They also have an exciting announcement about this month's book selection: "Grit, Grace and Hustle" by Rachel Reva. Tune in as they share their initial thoughts and expectations for this upcoming read. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion about the world of literature and storytelling.

    'Bread of Life' by Abigail Dodds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 51:49


    Welcome to this week's episode of our book club podcast! Join Allison and Jess as they delve into the thought-provoking pages of "Bread of Life" by Abigail Dodds, sharing their insights and opinions on this captivating read. But that's not all! They also have an exciting announcement about this month's book selection: "Pretty Little Pieces" by Carmen Schober. Tune in as they share their initial thoughts and expectations for this upcoming read. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion about the world of literature and storytelling.

    'The Rose and the Thistle' Laura France

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 37:25


    This week Jess & Allison are finally back for a new episode of Rhema Bookclub. They get to catch up with author Laura France and the talk about her latest book 'The Rose and the Thistle'. They also discuss this months book 'Bread of Life' by Abigail Dodds.

    'Hidden Christmas' By Timothy Keller.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 37:38


    There's alot happening in this final episode for the year, join Allison and Jess as they talk about this months book 'Hidden Christmas' By Timothy Keller. They will also dicuss their year in review!

    'It's Not Supposed to Be This Way' By Lysa Terkeurst

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 25:45


    Allison and Jess talks about this months book 'It's Not Supposed to Be This Way' By Lysa Terkeurst. They talk about how you could read this with your bible study and how the layout really helps when you're reading this book, in an easy to digest way. They also breifly discuss this month's Christmas themed book 'Hidden Christmas' By Timothy Keller.

    'Heart of a Royal' By Hannah Currie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 47:15


    Allison and Jess catch up with the author of this months book, Hannah Currie. They also touch on Jess's trip to America, and what they have been reading and we will also find out about this months book 'It's Not Supposed to Be This Way' By Lysa Terkeurst.

    'Never Give Up' by Bear Grylls.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 37:04


    Allison and Jess talk abit about 'Never Give Up' by Bear Grylls and they discuss some of the adventures that they have had in their lives. We will also find out about this months book 'Heart of a Royal' By Hannah Currie.

    'The Case For Hope' By Lee Strobel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 38:17


    Allison and Jess talk abit about 'The Case For Hope' by Lee Strobel. Lee was a former athiest who went on a journey to disprove Christ and along the way Lee discovers that infact that Christ is real and true. We will also find out about this months book 'Never Give Up' by Bear Grylls.

    'Stay With Me' by Becky Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 40:58


    Allison and Jess talk abit about Becky Wades misty river romance and we even get to hear a little from the author! With no spoilers, well they try their best! We also get to hear about this coming months book 'The Case For Hope' By Lee Strobel.

    'One Thousand Gifts' by Ann Voskamp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 23:31


    Jen & Allison welcome new Book Club Member Jess! Jess is taking over while Allison goes on maternity leave. They talk about this months book 'One Thousand Gifts' by Ann Voskamp. We also learn about this months book 'Stay With Me' (A Misty River Romance) By Becky Wade.

    'Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms' by Tim Challies.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 24:20


    Join Jen & Allison as they go down the more biographical route with this months book 'Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms' by Tim Challies. We find out that this book actually started out as posts on Tim's blog. Also the new book of the month is 'One Thousand Gifts' by Ann Voskamp.

    'In Search Of Wisdom' By Joyce Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 28:21


    Jen & Allison talks about this months book 'In Search Of Wisdom' by Joyce Meyer. They talk about how Joyce goes through each chapter of Proverbs, and their take on how you should read the book. Also we find out a little bit about the new book of the month 'Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms' by Tim Challies.

    'Being The Bad Guys' By Stephen McAlpine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 42:55


    Jen & Allison start off the new year with the Australian Christian book of the year (2021). Join them as they discuss how modern day culture see's the church and how we are in some cases labelled the 'the bad guys'. Jen & Allison invite you to read the new book of the month is 'In Search Of Wisdom' by Joyce Meyer.

    'The Hawk and the Dove' by Penelope Wilcock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 28:04


    Jen Hembry shared one of her favorite books with Allison Ludriks: 'The Hawk and the Dove' by Penelope Wilcock. Listen as they give their thoughts on this fiction set in 14th century Yorkshire and announce their next book of the month 'Being the Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn't'.

    'Until Unity' by Francis Chan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 43:47


    In this September episode Allison Ludriks and Jen Hembry talk about the book of the month 'Until Unity' by Francis Chan, they hear from the winner of this year's winner of The Australian Christian Book Of The Year, and chat about some of their reading on the side including 'From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars' by Virginia Hanlon Grohl and 'North and South' by Elizabeth Gaskell and announce next months book of the month so you can read along! The 'Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis.

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    'Becoming Elisabeth Elliot' by Ellen Santilli Vaughn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 36:30


    On this episode of The Rhema Book Club Allison Ludriks and Jen Hembry share their thoughts on 'Becoming Elisabeth Elliot' by Ellen Santilli Vaughn, they hear from special guest Jeff Ludriks, chat about what they've been reading alongside the book of the month, they discuss some adaptations from book to film and reveal the next book of the month!

    'Sensible Shoes' by Sharon Garlough Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 51:50


    In this May edition of The Rhema Book Club Allison Ludriks and Jen Hembry discuss the book of the month 'Sensible Shoes' By Sharon Garlough Brown. They also share some reading tips and announce the next months book 'Becoming Elizabeth Eliot by Ellen Santilli Vaughn.

    'Gentle and Lowly' by Dane C. Ortlund

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 30:52


    In this episode, Allison Ludriks and Jen Hembry discuss their thought's on the book of the month 'Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers' by Dane C. Ortlund, they read some thoughts from listeners and announce the next book of the month 'Sensible Shoes' by Sharon Garlough Brown.

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