Podcasts about gladness

(Te Moata Retreat Center)

(Te Moata Retreat Center)

Sunday Worship for October 12, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Variations for piano and organ on an American hymn tune (ELW 610), Anne Krentz Organ (b. 1960); Free improvisation, Phillip M. Young (b. 1937)  • Introit—Psalm 48: 1, 34:3 • Gathering Hymn —God of the Sparrow, (ELW 740) • First Reading—2 Kings 5:1-3. 7-15c • Psalm 111 • Second Reading—2 Timothy 2:8-15 • Gospel—Luke 17:11-19 • Sermon— Pastor Dan Peters, "Has Your Faith Made You Well?" • Hymn of the Day—O Christ, the Healer, We have Come (ELW 610) • Offertory Anthem—Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness (614)  • Sending Hymn —Voices Raised to You (ELW 845)  • Postlude—Prelude in G minor, Franz Tunder (1614–1667)     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We cling to Christ as we await the great wedding day. Song of Solomon 3:1-11

The more you lean on God in your weakness, the more his grace will flood your life with joy and courage. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

(Auckland Insight Meditation)

(Auckland Insight Meditation)

(Auckland Insight Meditation)

(Auckland Insight Meditation)

‘A gloomy Christian is a contradiction in terms' said William Barclay. So where does the deep joy that the New Testament writers so regularly describe come from? It is found not in our circumstances, but in our roots. We are like trees planted by streams of water, drawing on the life of the spirit. When trouble comes, our roots go deeper - so that even when we suffer, we rejoice. This happens only when we give up pursuing happiness first, and pursue instead Jesus' righteousness. When we delight in the law of the Lord (his gospel, his lordship, his care for us, his rule of life), then we are blessed, then we are intrinsically, fundamentally happy! By Ed Flint

Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read.Books Mentioned:Heartwood by Amity GaigeUp in Smoke by Nick BrooksThe Busybody Book Club by Freya SampsonStardust by Aki PoroyamaI See You've Called in Dead by John KenneyThe Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris Across the Crying Sands (The Women of Cannon Beach) by Jane KirkpatrickHeir of Storms (Storm Weaver #1) by Lauryn Hamilton MurrayThe Emperor of Gladness by Ocean VuongSend us a text

(Bilingual) このメッセージではロド牧師が「喜びをもって神様に仕えよう！」について以下の５つのポイントから話します。ディスカッション用の質問はノートの最後に確認できます。In this message Ps Rod talks about “SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS!” in these 5 points:Check the questions for discussion at the end of the note. Psalm 100:2 NKJV / 1 Corinthians 12:12 NLT1 Corinthians 12:18-21 NLT / 1コリント 12:18-21 ERVActs 6:1-7 NLT / 使徒 6:1-7 ERVMark 10:44-45 NLT / マルコ 10:44-45 ERV1.SAVED THE COMMUNITY コミュニティーを救った2.SHOWS “POLITENESS WHICH ALMOST 3.APPROACHES LOVE” 礼儀正しさを示す 4.BRINGS GROWTH 成長をもたらす 5.LEADS TO PROMOTION 昇進へと導くQUESTIONS(質問) : ・ What does it mean to “serve the Lord with gladness”?・ Why do you think God gave each person different gifts and roles in the church?・ What can we learn from Jesus, who came “not to be served but to serve”?・ How can we serve God and others with joy this week?・ 「喜んで神様に仕える」とは、どういう意味だと思いますか？・ 神様が一人一人に違う才能や役割を教会内で与えたのは、なぜだと思いますか？・ 「仕えられるためでなく、仕えるために来た」イエスの姿から何を学べますか？・ 今週、どのように神様や人に喜んで仕えられますか？Connect with us:Web: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehouseglobal/Facebook: facebook.com/lifehouseglobalVideo Messages: ビデオメッセージ: youtube.com/LifehouseTokyoOther Podcasts:Want to listen to our messages in other languages?Lifehouse Messages (English): https://lifehousemessages.captivate.fm/listenLifehouse Hong Kong (Cantonese & English): https://lifehousehongkong.captivate.fm/listen

Marriage is often described as hard—but it's also one of God's greatest gifts of joy. In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott share biblical wisdom, stories, and practical ways to cultivate gladness, gratitude, and fun in your marriage.Scriptures:1 Cor 7:28John 16:33MT 7:24-27John 10:10 Discussion Questions:1. What small things bring joy and laughter into your marriage right now?2. Are there habits you've let go of (like creative dates or playful traditions) that you want to bring back?3. How can you speak more positively about your marriage to others—without ignoring the hard parts?4. What's one practical step you can take this week to pursue gladness together?Resources:Book - Anatomy of an Affair: How Affairs, Attractions, and Addictions Develop, and How to Guard Your Marriage Against Them, by Dave CarderBook – The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide, by Scott Kedersha

The Oil Of Gladness | ആനന്ദതൈലം | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1717 | 22 Sep 2025

Serving God is not a burden—it is a privilege. Psalm 100:2 reminds us to “Serve the Lord with gladness, come before his presence with singing.” In a world that encourages us to serve ourselves first, this passage calls us back to the joy of putting God above all. Keneesha Saunders-Liddie invites us to rediscover the beauty of living a life fully surrendered to God—whether through worship, our work, our relationships, or even the simplest acts of daily living. True service is not drudgery but gratitude in action, born from recognizing God’s endless blessings and faithful provision. Main Takeaways Serving God is a privilege, not an obligation. Every aspect of our lives can become an act of worship and service. Gratitude transforms service from a duty into joy. God is worthy of our glad-hearted praise in all circumstances. Bible Verse References Psalm 100:2 – Serve the Lord with gladness. 1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23 – Work at everything as if working for the Lord. Calls to Action (CTAs) Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for biblical encouragement each morning. Share this episode with a friend who needs a reminder of the joy of serving God. Leave a review to help others find hope and encouragement through prayer. Resources & Related Articles What Does it Mean to Serve the Lord with Gladness? – Crosswalk.com 10 Ways to Worship God Every Day – iBelieve.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Scholl, Joachim www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Scholl, Joachim www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Lesart

Welcome to the Sunday Morning Worship Service of New Covenant Christian Ministries with Pastor Bill and Dr. D'Ann Johnson. Our mission is “Transforming all people into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.”  In today's sermon, Pastor Bill continues in his “Anointed to Serve” series, focusing on serving with gladness.

09/14/25 Worship Service from Misty Creek Community ChurchFrom Interim Pastor, Doug Allen:All is Well I'm not a big fan of change, I never have been… I'm a creature of habit I suppose and I speculate that most of us are like that. I like to stay within my comfort zone and if I had it my way, things would always stay the same. However, that is just not the way life works, it's not the way that God works. Change is not just a possibility, it's a certainty. Our lives are constantly changing all around us, sometimes in small almost unnoticeable ways and sometimes in really big ways. Sometimes the change is exciting and other times the change is grievous and perhaps too much to bear, in our own strength that is. This week, I was out for a 3 mile walk in our neighborhood. I almost always feel a connection with God when I'm outdoors in His creation. This particular day, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed and found myself fearful over big changes in my life, changes that I didn't necessarily see coming, remember I don't like change. I needed to know that everything was going to be alright and at that moment I just couldn't see it… I turned on Pandora and started walking. A song came on by Robin Mark called All is Well. God gave me a new perspective that day. The lyrics say: All my changes come from Him, He who never changesI'm held firm in the grasp of the Rock of all the agesAll is well with my soulHe is God in controlI know not all His plansBut I know I'm in His hands In that moment, I felt a peace from God cover me like a warm blanket. Sometimes we need to be reminded that God is in control of all things, yes even all of the changes that happen in our lives and that He works things out for the good of those who love Him.   Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.  I can't always see the good with my earthly eyes but I can trust in His Word and trust His heart. You see, God wants to shape us and mold us and draw us closer to Himself. He will often use change in our lives to do just that. He wants us not to lean on our own understanding but to trust in Him and His ways, to lean on Him, to press into Him, and when we do that, we begin to change too…We begin to see things with God's eyes, not our own eyes. Changes will come, this fact is inevitable but we have a God who never changes, who will never forsake us, who will never leave us alone. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or change???  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!  To our great God be great glory! I love y'alldoug

Maybe you are a serving grouch.  Maybe you cannot fathom the concept of actually being happy about doing some work for the Lord.  If so this video is for you.In it you will learn the great secret of the Church. There is a way to break through this stumbling block to cooperate with the process of getting you to gladness. There are secret agents inside your church that will help. Listen and subscribe.  This is a great 7 min listen. https://youtu.be/dZ5wbmsiMGY

With a wonderful pastoral sensitivity, Spurgeon preaches a sermon to a congregation which has recently lost two esteemed, elderly deacons. Without artificiality, and without clumsiness, he takes full account of the sorrow of the congregation, while offering them hope and joy in proportion to their grief. He zeroes in on the gladness for which Moses prayers at the end of Psalm 90, looking at the way in which the Lord is able to supply a gladness to balance out sadness, and at the distinctiveness of the gladnesses which the Lord is pleased to grant his praying people. These joys are both real and enduring, and as he contemplates the future—and asks his people to contemplate a future without two eminent servants of God in their midst—Spurgeon does so with eyes lifted to heaven, fixed upon the hand of Almighty God. So he encourages himself, and them, and us, with the prospect of God's work in and after our days, giving us our own work to do and then smiling upon that work. It is a genuinely encouraging sermon, and I hope that you will find it so. Read the sermon here: Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

With a wonderful pastoral sensitivity, Spurgeon preaches a sermon to a congregation which has recently lost two esteemed, elderly deacons. Without artificiality, and without clumsiness, he takes full account of the sorrow of the congregation, while offering them hope and joy in proportion to their grief. He zeroes in on the gladness for which Moses prayers at the end of Psalm 90, looking at the way in which the Lord is able to supply a gladness to balance out sadness, and at the distinctiveness of the gladnesses which the Lord is pleased to grant his praying people. These joys are both real and enduring, and as he contemplates the future—and asks his people to contemplate a future without two eminent servants of God in their midst—Spurgeon does so with eyes lifted to heaven, fixed upon the hand of Almighty God. So he encourages himself, and them, and us, with the prospect of God's work in and after our days, giving us our own work to do and then smiling upon that work. It is a genuinely encouraging sermon, and I hope that you will find it so.

A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gladness for Sadness (sermon 1701) Subtitle: From the heart of Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 8/29/2025 Bible: Psalm 90:15-17 Length: 29 min.

The more Ocean Vuong writes, the more he sees his craft as less of a skill and more a condition. He feels compelled to pay attention to the small details around him and turn those details into a story. But he tells Rachel that he actually hopes a day comes when he can stop writing. Vuong's latest book is “The Emperor of Gladness.”To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A new MP3 sermon from Maidenbower Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Gladness for Sadness (sermon 1701) Subtitle: From the heart of Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Maidenbower Baptist Church Event: Podcast Date: 8/29/2025 Bible: Psalm 90:15-17 Length: 29 min.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2025] Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. 

Stephen returns to the Pod Show to play a new game showcasing the unique etymology of life at The Late Show before launching into his extended conversation with poet, bestselling author and McArthur Genius Grant recipient Ocean Vuong. His latest book, "The Emperor of Gladness," is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The world promises happiness through self-focus, success, and comfort—but it never delivers lasting joy. In Acts 2, the early church experienced a deep gladness that couldn't be shaken, even in the midst of challenges. In this message, Pastor Daniel Edwards unpacks four truths about biblical joy: it's personal (found in Jesus), pure (a singular heart for Him), purpose-filled (serving in God's mission), and perpetual (lasting forever in His presence). Discover how the Holy Spirit replaces fake news about faith with the real, life-giving gladness that only comes from Christ.

By God's grace, believers are robed in the righteousness of Christ and fit for heaven, but the Lord desires to fully fit us to serve Him.

Speaker | Dr. Jim Bradford Romans 5-8: GOSPEL POWER - Gladness and Groaning Sunday August 3, 2025 Sermon Slides | YouVersion

August 3rd, 2025 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/ OPENING SONGS: “Majesty” and “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of glory, Fill your church with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. In a world that feels loud, divided, and broken, help us be a sign of something new— a people made alive again through Christ. May we live like resurrection is real, and may others see in us the hope and healing that comes from you. We ask this in the name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING ALTAR CANDLES “All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name” *HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” - #158 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Come, join and sing! Our God is ruler of all creation. P: Come, stand and praise! Our God is sovereign over all the earth. L: Come, lift your hearts! Jesus, our Savior, has risen from the dead. P: Come, rest your souls! Jesus, our Savior, has defeated sin and death. L: Come, watch and pray! The Holy Spirit is in this place. P: Come, be still and listen! The Holy Spirit will guide us all into worship. L: Come now and worship! Give praise to God, the Father; Jesus Christ, his Son; and the sacred Holy Ghost. Amen. HYMN “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” - #334 PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of mercy, we confess that we get caught up in chasing after stuff—more things, better gadgets, cooler experiences. We fill our homes, our schedules, and our minds until there's no room left for anyone else. We admit that we've ignored the needs of others—people who are hurting, struggling, or simply left out. We've closed our doors and our hearts when we could've opened them wide. Forgive us. Help us stop looking inward and start looking outward. Show us how to use what we have—our time, our money, even our voices—to bring healing, hope, and justice. Make us bold enough to care for people who are hurting, and wise enough to care for this world You've trusted us with. We pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: John 11:17-26 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD'S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “The Bond of Love” with “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN'S MOMENTS (Children K-6th grade are invited to Jr. Church at this time). SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Colossians 3:1-11 SERMON “Looking Through Resurrection Glasses” HOLY COMMUNION *CLOSING HYMN “The Summons” *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “Serve the Lord with Gladness”

I will spare you most of the 53 verses of curses pronounced upon the people of God.  You'd rightly expect them for a people who fail to Listen to God's voice or follow His commands.  But He also adds this condemnation: "Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart.."Think about that. Not only does God wish obedient hands, He wants joyful hearts. Let this be a heart check today for all of us. subscribehttps://youtu.be/bnoVlXc_5pY

Janet Clare is a former apparel designer-turned-writer whose first novel, Time Is the Longest Distance, was published in 2018, and now, nearly seven years later, her second, True Home is making its debut. Janet worked on True Home during the difficult days of her husband's illness. And in her words, his “humor and supreme focus on living every moment” taught her how to press on and do the same. In today's episode, Annmarie and Janet talk about coming-of-age stories, author blurbs, and how writing can be a powerful antidote in the face of grief and loss. Episode Sponsors: Book Soup – Known for our floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, high-profile author readings, limited-edition books, vinyl records, and celebrity clientele, Book Soup is an essential stop on any tour of Los Angeles. Find your next great read and shop online at booksoup.com. Village Well Books & Coffee – A community-focused & impact-driven bookstore-café in the heart of Downtown Culver City, California. Village Well is a third place where we go for rest and nourishment between home and work. A place where neighbors have surprise encounters and people who might otherwise feel lonely at home can be surrounded by the comfort of lively, friendly human interaction. Stop by to eat, read, connect, learn about our community and our world, and be inspired, healed, accepted and loved. Or find us online at villagewell.com. Titles Mentioned in This Episode: Time Is the Longest Distance, by Janet Clare True Home, by Janet Clare James, by Percival Everett Kitchens of the Great Midwest, by J. Ryan Stradal The Snowbirds, by Christina Clancy The Heart of Winter, by Jonathan Evison On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous AND The Emperor of Gladness, by Ocean Vuong Here's the trailer for the 1973 film, The Way We Were, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.  Follow Janet Clare: Facebook: @janet clare Instagram: @janetclare1 Bluesky: @janetclare.bsky.social‬ janetclarewriter.com **Writing Workshops and Wish Fulfillment: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing abroad, consider joining Annmarie for a writing retreat in Italy in September, 2025. You can travel to a beautiful place, meet other wise women, and write your own stories. We'd love to help you make your wishes come true. This will sell out. Act now and join us! Or if you're looking for an online class to jumpstart your memoir, you can find that here. Or for women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here or message Annmarie to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer in the Psalms: Gladness - Josh Wilson by Storyline Church

Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee is funny, full of heart and folklore, centered on a woman determined to find humor in her heartbreak. Katie joins us to talk about short books, universality, unnamed narrators, Chinese mythology, living in translation, hope and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee The Most by Jessica Anthony The Harpy by Megan Hunter Joan is Okay by Weike Wang The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Heartburn by Nora Ephron A Big Storm Knocked It Over by Laurie Colwin The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong Audition by Katie Kitamura

Grief and Gladness in Jerusalem Isaiah 66:10–16  The Third Sunday after Trinity Sunday, July 6, 2025 Preston Scott, Summer Pastoral Intern Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

From the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds and Time Is a Mother, as well as the novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, comes The Emperor of Gladness—a novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. In conversation with Nicole Chung, the author of the memoirs A Living Remedy, named a Notable Book by The New York Times, and All You Can Ever Know, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. This program was held on May 19, 2025 in partnership with Politics and Prose.  Watch this conversation on YouTube.

Psalm 142 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the back and forth emotions seen in the psalms, even in similar psalms. They recognize how the psalms mirror life and encourage us to pray no matter what emotions fill our hearts.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22010The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss the best books of 2025 (so far)! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 536) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: First five-star read: Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Most surprising: Blessings and Disasters by Alexis Okeowo (releases August 5th) Least favorite: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Next on your TBR: The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley, The Names by Florence Knapp Most anticipated fall release: Same by Hannah Rosenberg (releases October 21st), Heart the Lover by Lily King (releases October 7th) Annie's Top Ten (So Far): 1. Tilt by Emma Pattee 2. Flashlight by Susan Choi 3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 4. Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li 5. Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld 6. Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks 7. Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green 8. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 9. Lucky Night by Eliza Kennedy 10. Playworld by Adam Ross Hunter's books: First five-star read: Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett Most surprising: Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino Least favorite: When The Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris Next on your TBR: Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley Hunter's Top Ten (So Far): 1 Audition by Katie Kitamura 2. Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones 3. Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett 4. Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez 5. Among Friends by Hal Ebbott 6. The Wilderness by Angela Flourney (releases September 16th) 7. Open Heaven by Sean Hewitt 8. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 9. Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico 10. Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading A Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare. Hunter is reading The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Danika Ellis joins Rebecca to talk about NetGalley's new consumer marketing platform, the latest decision in an AI copyright lawsuit, BookTok's obsession with marginalia, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. Plans start at just $18! The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: Netgalley launches consumer marketing platform Booktrovert Sarah J. Maas signs major licensing deal Judge rules use of copyrighted materials to train AI without authors' permission is fair use, but using pirated copies violates copyright law Let's talk about marginalia and the latest BookTok trend Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong So Many Stars by Caro de Robertis Sympathy for Wild Girls by Demree McGhee Awakened by A.E. Osworth Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel Among Friends by Hal Ebbott The Original by Nell Stevens Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley, formerly known as Kids' Table! It's the same banter and book talk you love with a fresh new name. Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 534) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Nine Lives by Dan Baum (unavailable to order) Ashley's books: Sandwich by Catherine Newman Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green The Wedding People by Alison Espach From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.  Ashley is reading Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong talks with Tonya Mosley about his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19 year old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan has a review of the book. And, we hear from comedian Atsuko Okatsuka. She's known for finding humor in the dysfunction of her immigrant family, and the daily responsibilities of being an adult. Her new standup special is about her father, who reappeared in her life after decades away.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Poet and novelist Ocean Vuong joins us to discuss his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. Set in a fictional small town in Connecticut, it follows a 19-year-old grappling with addiction and despair, who forms an unexpected bond with an 82-year-old widow living with dementia. Together, they navigate memory and survival. He also talks about teaching and why he's put an end date on the number of books he'll write in his lifetime.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Escola gives former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln a wild second act in the Tony-nominated play Oh, Mary! "This play is about a woman with a dream that no one around her understands," Escola says. The actor spoke with Ann Marie Baldonado about growing up in rural Oregon, the inspiration for the play, and making sense of its surprise success. Maureen Corrigan reviews Ocean Vuong's new novel, The Emperor of Gladness.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy