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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your October Reading Recap bundle. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 553), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill Often I Am Happy by Jens Christian Grondahl - unavailable on ingram Fake Skating by Lynn Painter More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell Bone Valley by Gilbert King October Reading Recap bundle 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 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. 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.
Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme kick off this week's episode catching up on dad life, bedtime chaos, and a wild rant about Brian Kelly's LSU exit before diving deep into the rise of sports gambling in professional golf — and whether it could ever impact the PGA Tour. Then, Smylie sits down with Mason Howell, the 18-year-old phenom who won the 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship — making him the third-youngest champion in history. Mason opens up about: • His emotional journey from small-town Georgia to golf's biggest stage • What it felt like to qualify for the U.S. Open and earn a Masters invite • Competing against top amateurs like Tommy Morrison and Ben James • The pressures of high school life after winning one of golf's biggest titles A can't-miss conversation about the next great name in golf. 00:00 Dad life updates and bedtime chaos 04:30 LSU, Brian Kelly, and college football chaos 11:15 Gambling scandals 19:10 Could golf ever face a gambling crisis? 27:10 How betting affects players and fans 31:40 Mason Howell Interview 32:00 Life after winning the U.S. Am — back to high school reality 33:40 Growing up in Thomasville and discovering golf 36:20 Qualifying for the U.S. Open at 18 years old 39:10 Competing at Oakmont and learning from the pros 43:15 The grind of the U.S. Amateur at Olympic Club 47:45 Facing Tommy Morrison and Ben James in match play 49:50 Taking down John Daly in a thriller 51:00 Securing Masters and Walker Cup spots 54:00 What's next for Mason Howell 1:12:10 Smylie's thoughts on the next wave of young golf talent 1:16:25 Comparing today's amateur game to the PGA Tour 1:20:00 Charlie's take: what makes great golfers stand out early 1:24:10 Smylie shares his Masters memories 1:29:00 Wrapping up — offseason plans and what's next on The Smylie Show
This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Bookshelf's October Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special author guest Amy Poeppel, our Reader Retreat featured author, to do a snake draft of literary and pop culture homes. Enjoy! To purchase Amy's books, stop by the store or visit our website: Far and Away The Sweet Spot Small Admissions Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 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. 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.
Crowne Health Care of Thomasville's Diane Gatlin and Brandy Smith, accept awards at the Crowne Leadership Conference in Perdido Beach from Mark Manning, director at Crowne Management.Article Link
This week 11 years ago, my family's lives changed forever. My only sibling and my parents' only son, Jared Daniels, died in a single-car accident on October 20, 2014. We miss him every day, but one of the ways we cope with our great loss is by using our experience to help others. Jared was the only occupant of his vehicle, so we don't know all the details. We do, however, know that he was intoxicated and not wearing a seatbelt. It was a Monday evening, and he had driven to Thomasville to buy parts to repair a water leak...Article Link
Midway Baptist Church will host Founders Day 1885 Sunday, Nov. 2. Singing and worship will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by dinner at 11:30, outside if the weather permits. Feel free to dress like it is 1885. The church is located at 1939 Midway Road in Thomasville. The Independent Missionary Baptist Church will host Family and Friends Day Sunday, Nov. 2. Everyone is invited to attend. Forest Springs Baptist Church announces that homecoming this year has been canceled due to safety concerns about the building, there are several issues that have to be corrected. The church is asking families to...Article Link
Peggy and I first came to Thomasville with our children Cheryl and Chris in 1972. Julie was born here in 1973. We did not know a soul but Thomasville soon became home to us because we found that we had moved to the friendliest place in Alabama. We were soon immersed in the community through our work at the Adjustment Center on Bashi Road, the children and staff of the Thomasville City School System and the members of the Thomasville Baptist Church where we worshipped. The core and the heart of Thomasville is, a place to live, a place to...Article Link
Thomasville defenders gang-tackle Dallas County ballcarriers during the Tigers' 51-6 victory last Friday night. See the story on Page 1B.Article Link
Who is the devil? What does he do and which strategies does he use the most? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares part 2 of our "Not Today, Satan" series as we learn about our enemy. Revelation 12:7-9 (NLT): Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... the dragon lost... This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan... was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.Satan – Hebrew: "adversary" or "opponent"Devil – Greek: "slanderer" or "accuser"Possible references in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 suggest Satan's former name was Lucifer and that he was beautiful, possibly musical. These verses address earthly kings but seem to also hint at a supernatural being behind them.What we know for sure:Satan is a fallen angel. He can't read minds, isn't everywhere at once, and isn't God's equal. He's a created being who got fired for insubordination.The Bible says:1 John 5:19: The world is under the control of the evil one.John 12:31: Satan is the ruler of this world.Ephesians 2:2: "Prince of the power of the air"—he works through culture, not oxygen.He can't make you sin but makes sin look good.Satan's Four Tactics:Deception 2 Corinthians 11:14: Satan disguises as an angel of light. John 8:44: He's the father of lies. In Eden, he didn't force Eve—he questioned truth. His lies sound logical but are lethal. Scripture silences the serpent.Accusation Revelation 12:10: He's the "accuser of the brethren." Romans 8:1: No condemnation in Christ. Satan attacks identity to rob you of authority. Don't echo hell's accusations against others.Intimidation 1 Peter 5:8: The devil prowls like a roaring lion. 1 John 4:18: Perfect love casts out fear. He can't stop God's plan, but fear might.Temptation 1 Thessalonians 3:5: He's the tempter. 1 Corinthians 10:13: God always provides a way out. Temptation offers a shortcut to a legitimate need. Confess temptations—not just sins—to resist better.The Devil is DefeatedLuke 10:18-19: Jesus saw Satan fall and gave us authority.Matt. 25:41: Hell is his final destination—not ours. You follow the one who led your life.Your Battle Plan:James 4:7: Submit to God. Resist the devil.He'll still lie, accuse, roar, and tempt—but stand firm.Ephesians 6:11: Put on God's armor and stand.La Jument LighthouseThis French lighthouse didn't stop the storm—but it didn't move.Isaiah 59:19: "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard..."When Satan attacks—just say: "Not today, Satan."Are you standing firm against Satan?
This week on From the Front Porch, it's a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 551) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Kristi's voicemail: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring Empire Falls by Richard Russo The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington (unavailable to order) My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson (unavailable to order) Like Family by Erin O. White (releases 11/4) The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff We Loved to Run by Stephanie Reents The Headmaster by John McPhee (unavailable to order) Old Lovegood Girls by Gail Godwin (unavailable to order) Courtney's voicemail: The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham Grant These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera The Professor by Lauren Nossett (unavailable to order) The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett (unavailable to order) Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn Dominion by Addie E. Citchens Molly's voicemail: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan The Likeness by Tana French Table for Two by Amor Towles Play for Me by Libby Hubscher Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell Christine's voicemail: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy Heartwood by Amity Gaige Fox by Joyce Carol Oates Penitence by Kristen Koval Knife River by Justine Champine Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols Matt's voicemail: Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino Heart the Lover by Lily King Playworld by Adam Ross Among Friends by Hal Ebbott Dinosaurs by Lydia Milett Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Flashlight by Susan Choi Alana's voicemail: Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel The Misfortune of Marion Palm by Emilie Culliton (unavailable to order) Far and Away by Amy Poeppel My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Big Finish by Brooke Fossey (unavailable to order) The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett Less by Andrew Sean Greer Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Ana's voicemail: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Wild Robot by Peter Brown Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty Macdonald The Midnight Post and the Postbox Clock by Sarah Dean (unavailable to order) Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman All the Best Dogs by Emily Jenkins Charlotte's Web by E.B. White Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill. 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.
Satan wants the church confused about sin—because if you don't know what's killing you, you'll never reach for the cure. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to overcome sin and live the life God calls you to live. What is sin?Sin is any behavior, intentional or accidental, outside of God's boundaries. The Bible also calls it "trespass"—you're not just doing the wrong thing; your heart is in the wrong place.Romans 3:23 NIV: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." What the Bible says about sin:Sin is not just a behavior—it's our nature. Romans 5:12 NLT: "Adam's sin brought death... so death spread to everyone." Don't just think of sin as an action you commit, but a condition you carry.We don't become sinners because we sin; we sin because we're sinners.Sin is selfishness. Matthew 16:24 NIV: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves..." Sin starts when "self" sits on the throne.Sin is lawlessness. 1 John 3:4 ESV: "Sin is lawlessness." Other terms: transgression (sin on purpose) and iniquity (a lifestyle of rebellion).Why sin matters:Sin is a big deal because it hurts everyone.Sin hurts you. Romans 6:23 ESV: "The wages of sin is death." Sin sells pleasure but hides the price tag.Sin hurts others. Hebrews 12:15 NLT: "Watch out... that no root of bitterness... corrupts many." Sin is like glitter—it spreads.Sin hurts God. Ephesians 4:30 NLT: "Do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit."What doesn't work:Trying harder. Romans 7:21–23: "I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong..." Righteousness comes from God's power not willpower. Freedom is found in surrender, not striving. More rules. Colossians 2:20–23: "Such rules... provide no help in conquering evil desires."Anger. James 1:20: "The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God." You can't punish people into purity.What does work:Confessing and cleansing. 1 John 1:9 NLT: "If we confess... he is faithful to forgive..."Repenting and retraining. Acts 2:38: "Repent... turn to God... and be baptized." Repentance is more than "I'm sorry"—it's "I'm done."Relying and relating. Romans 5:18 NLT: "Christ's one act... brings a right relationship with God." The cure for sin isn't effort, it's intimacy.The Cure:Like anti-venom comes from a lamb's blood, our cure comes from the Lamb of God.2 Corinthians 5:21: "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us..."Sin is serious—but Jesus already dealt with it.So next time the enemy tries to accuse you, say:"Not today, Satan—the cure's already in my veins."Are you surrendering your sin to your Savior?
This episode we talk with City Planner Kenny Thompson about a brand new ordinance establishing TNID. This new ordinance can help many neighborhoods in Thomasville grow and flourish in an old fashioned way. Thanks for tuning in!
This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Annie Recommends! In this series, Annie curates a stack of books in a certain genre or theme for you – just as if you walked into our brick-and-mortar store, The Bookshelf. This month, Annie recommends a short list of her favorite spooky reads. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 550) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza Strangers in the Car by C.M. Ewan (releases 11/4) Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark (releases in paperback 10/14) Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins Fox by Joyce Carol Oates Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 listening to The Running Man by Stephen King. 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.
In a race, DNF means "Did Not Finish." You started but didn't make it to the end. In this message, Tiffany Nunnally tells us how to avoid a spiritual DNF—and how to bounce back when we do fail. A spiritual DNF is failing to walk in obedience to God's calling on our lives.2 Timothy 4:7-8: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith... the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing."Everyone experiences failure—maybe in marriage, or by neglecting spiritual disciplines. But failure isn't a period; it's a comma. It's not the end—just a chapter.Acts 20:24: "My life is worth nothing... unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus."Why do we fail?PridePride leaders to injury, and injury leads to failure. Pride causes spiritual injury. It makes us rely on ourselves instead of God. Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction; and a haughty spirit before a fall." Pride leads to burnout, burnout to discouragement, and discouragement to quitting.Spiritual burnout happens when we try to earn God's or others' approval, ignoring rest and God's guidance. No one can run on empty. Doing everything often means doing nothing well. Knowledge can be solo, but character requires community. Pace yourself. If you start too fast from pride or competition, you'll burn out.2. LazinessDon't get caught being undertrained and unprepared. Laziness says, "It's good enough."2 Tim. 4:2: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage - with great patience and careful instruction."Failure happens when we make excuses, let busyness rule, or believe we're the exception. Complacency makes us overestimate ourselves. Faith is trust + preparation; complacency is ego + entitlement.3. InsecurityDon't disqualify yourself before starting. God wants you, not your perfection. Fear of failure leads to fear of trying.2 Timothy 1:7: "God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."Comparison steals joy and distracts. Your identity in Christ fights insecurity.4. Ignorance (Mistakes)We can't succeed without experience—or grace.Ephesians 2:8: "By grace you have been saved through faith. and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."When we fail:Recover, but plan for re-entry.Rebuild the foundation.Recognize (acknowledge previous errors).Relationships (we repair in community) (James 5:16).Repeat. Fail forward. Even falling moves you forward.Don't disqualify yourself. The only true failure is DNS—Did Not Start.Hebrews 12:1: "Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us."Love failure. Love conviction and repentance—it keeps us dependent on the only one who never fails. The goal isn't perfection, but dependence.How are YOU bouncing back from failure?
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin share the October releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 549) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar (10/14) Same: Poems by Hannah Rosenberg (10/21) Wreck by Catherine Newman (10/28) Erin's books: Bog Queen by Anna North (10/14) Pride and Pleasure by Amanda Vaill (10/21) The Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson (10/28) Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Guardian and A Thief by Megha Mujumdar. Erin is listening to The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley. 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.
When God's people aren't lined up together, we lose ground. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to avoid the football penalty "illegal formation," which is called when players aren't lined up correctly.Church, what if we're out of formation? What if we have the right players, play, and coach—but we're not aligned with each other?Spiritual illegal formation is choosing individuality over unity.Unity is harmony despite differences; uniformity is sameness. Too often, we value personal preference over kingdom purpose. But when we isolate instead of cooperate, we run our play, not God's. Unity isn't about looking the same—it's about looking in the same direction.The church's power comes from agreement.Matthew 18:19 says if two agree on earth, God will do it. The Greek word symphōnéō means "to sound together." God is the melody—we follow His lead and harmonize with each other.Unity is essential.Ephesians 4:3-4 urges us to stay united in the Spirit, bound in peace. You'll spend eternity with other Christians—better learn to get along now.Unity attracts the Holy Spirit.Psalm 133 says unity is like oil poured out—oil represents the Spirit. How can we experience revival if we can't even walk in relationship?Our unity is evangelism.John 13:35: "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." When we fight, the world stays in the stands instead of joining the team.Even when we disagree, we're still on the same team.Luke 9:49-50—Jesus says, "Anyone not against you is for you." Stop tackling your teammates. Pride builds walls; Jesus builds teams.1 John 4:20-21 reminds us: You can't love God and hate His kids.Division is the devil's weapon.The word "devil" means false accuser. Nothing makes hell happier than Christians fighting.If you separate over opinion, your offense may have become your idol. Jesus didn't come as a politician—He came as a Savior. He's returning for a pure, holy bride, not a divided harem.How to Walk in Unity:Don't correct what you can ignore. Romans 14:4—Let God judge His servants.Practice godly confrontation. Matthew 18:15-17—Go to the person, not the comments section.Value unity over uniformity. Galatians 3:26-28—You are all one in Christ. Wear your Jesus jersey.Conclusions:Geese fly 70% farther in formation. When the leader tires, another takes the front, but the formation holds.Where have you let division or distraction delay God's work?Prioritize purpose over preference.Could "illegal formation" be called on you?
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your September Reading Recap. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 548), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (releases 2/17/26) Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino (releases 11/25/25) Annie's September Reading Recap Bundle - $46 Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower. 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.
Don't get called for double dribble in the kingdom! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to stay consistent in your walk with God and keep your spiritual momentum. In sports, a penalty stops the game until it's addressed. Spiritually, penalties stop our momentum. We're learning to identify and call them out in ourselves so we can keep moving forward with God.Today's focus: the basketball penalty called double dribble. A dribble is bouncing the ball while walking. But once you stop, you must pass or shoot — you can't start again. Spiritually, "double dribble" is inconsistency in our walk with God.Inconsistency kills momentum.God's not looking for weekend warriors — He's looking for weekday walkers. It's easy to be on fire Sunday, but what about Thursday?James 1:8 KJV says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." A double-dribbling Christian keeps picking up and putting down God's ways.Remember Demas?2 Timothy 4:10 NLT: "Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life..."Demas walked with Paul, saw miracles, and still walked away. Why? Because inconsistency leads to drift.Hebrews 2:1 MSG warns us to hold tight to truth so we don't drift.Culture is a current pulling you away from God.Inconsistency → Ineffectiveness → Insignificance.(Not your worth, but your usefulness in the Kingdom.)How to avoid double dribble:1. Abide in the VineJohn 15:4-5 ESV: "Apart from me you can do nothing."Branches bear fruit only when connected to the root.God doesn't want to be number one on your to-do list — He wants to BE the list.Don't compartmentalize God. Build your life around Him. He's the center from which everything else flows.2. Practice Makes PerfectLike athletes practice, we must develop daily spiritual habits: prayer, scripture, community, worship.Each time you do, it's like bouncing the ball.Philippians 2:12: "Work out your salvation..."Have you seen someone burn hot, then fizzle?They sprint spiritually, then stall out.Consistency > Intensity.Ten minutes daily is better than a monthly binge.The goal isn't perfection, it's progress. Closing: From Demas to MarkMark started strong, then quit. Paul even refused to work with him. But later, Paul calls Mark "useful to me" (2 Timothy 4:11).Tradition says Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark — from quitter to gospel writer.Failure isn't final.God can still use you.Decide today: No more double dribble. Start the daily dribble.Pick ONE thing you can do daily — pray, read, encourage.Don't be spectacular. Just be steady.Could double dribble be called on you?
This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley! 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 547) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie is reading: The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand Buckeye by Patrick Ryan Ashley is reading: The Will of the Many by James Islington The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. 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.
This week on From the Front Porch, it's a new episode of Into the Backlist! Today, Annie changes her focus from new releases to dive into the backlist: the books that came out years ago, the books that didn't get enough attention, the books you may stumble upon while browsing in an indie bookstore like The Bookshelf. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 546) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: And the Sea Will Tell by Vincent Bugliosi Annie would put this on the shelf with: A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst Sea Wife by Amity Gaige Defending Jacob by William Landay The Wager by David Grann The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Island of the Lost by Joan Druett Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar In the Heart of the Sea by Nathan Philbrick Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton Jaws by Peter Benchley Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 Little Movements by Lauren Morrow. 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.
Today we welcome Annie B. Jones, bookstore owner, author, and podcast host to today's Bubbles & Books episode! Annie is the owner of the indie bookstore The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia, and the voice behind the popular podcast From the Front Porch. We're convinced she belongs on the (imaginary but totally necessary) Bookstore Owners Walk of Fame. In this episode, we dive into the joys and challenges of bookstore ownership and the experience of publishing her first book Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put. Follow Annie B. Jones on Instagram HERE ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Are you holding onto the past? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares about the penalty called "Holding". Spiritual holding happens when we cling to the past in ways that block our growth in the present.Israel struggled with this during their time in the wilderness. And that's often when we struggle with it too—during seasons of transition or uncertainty: a new job, role, baby, diagnosis—anything that shakes us. In those moments, we often crave what used to be.Read Numbers 11:1–35Israel, on their way to the Promised Land, longed for their past—even their slavery. When we hold onto the past, we risk never arriving at the future God has for us.Naming the SeasonTo follow God forward, you have to name the season you're in. Israel didn't realize their wilderness was temporary.God gave them manna—which means "What is it?" They couldn't name it, and that confusion stalled their progress. You can't recognize a new season until you understand the one you're in.God's plan was milk and honey—but they had to pass through the manna first.If you hold onto where you were, you risk staying where you are.Observations: What Are You Holding Onto?Old Sins Israel longed for the "good food" of Egypt, forgetting it came with chains. Old sins might feel comforting in hard times, but they are distorted memories. Desire without discernment leads to destruction.Old Comforts Numbers 11:4 uses the phrase hit'avu ta'avah—literally "they craved a craving." Their disordered desires led to Kibroth Hattavah—"the grave of craving." Seeking comfort over calling can keep us in the wilderness longer. James 1:15 warns us that craving gives birth to sin, which leads to death.Old Seasons Even good seasons must end for growth. Like a plant that must be repotted, growth requires discomfort. John 15:1-2 reminds us God prunes us to make us more fruitful. Holding onto the old stunts our spiritual development.Attitude, Action, and AtmosphereAttitude: Manna was provision, not punishment. Don't curse the very thing carrying you forward.Action: Israel complained instead of moving. Our actions shape our outcomes.Atmosphere: The rabble influenced Israel. Voices around you matter—surround yourself with faith, not fear.ConclusionHolding on to old sins, comforts, or seasons may mean they're holding on to you.But God's plan was never the grave of craving. He was leading them to Hazeroth—a place of structure.So ask yourself:Are you holding on to old sins, old comforts, or an old season?Let go—and let God lead you forward.
This week on That Don't Sound Right, Peter and Cecil unpack a grab bag of wild headlines and curious stories. The hosts set up the conversation with Florida Man tales, the stereotypical story where a man in Florida ends up in a crazy situation. This week how ever is the spotlight is on the NC Man. Starting with a Surry County election official accused of slipping narcotic-laced pills into his granddaughter's Dairy Queen ice cream, to a Thomasville man juggling three marriages, the news is stranger than fiction. That Don't Sound Right is a podcast about talking the way we did before the internet — a conversation-driven show where facts take a back seat to curiosity, storytelling, and a good laugh. If it sounds right to you, drop us a comment and join the conversation #ThatDontSoundRight #TDSRpodcast #PodcastLife #WeirdNews #FloridaMan #SmallTownStories #StrangerThanFiction #NostalgiaVibes #StorytellingPodcast #LocalHeadlines #PayphoneRevival #BeforeTheInternet #CuriosityDriven #EverydayOddities Connect with us:
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie and Erin share the August releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 545) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (9/2) Little Movements by Lauren Morrow (9/9) The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (9/16) Erin's books: To The Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage (9/2) At Last by Marisa Silver (9/2) The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey (9/16) Fall Literary First Look tickets Thank you to this week's sponsor, Discover Thomasville. Gracefully tucked within the storied Red Hills of South Georgia, Thomasville curates a distinguished Downtown experience that meanders along several blocks of our iconic red brick streets. Here, bespoke boutiques, master craftsmen, coveted antique art purveyors, and celebrated culinary artisans converge in harmony with the cultural richness of the Pebble Hill Plantation art tour and the tranquil allure of Birdsong Nature Center. Here, you Discover the Soul of the South. Here, you Discover Thomasville. Learn more by visiting thomasvillega.com/news. 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 One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. Erin is reading A Rather Peculiar Poisoning by Chrystal Schleyer. 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.
Recorded live in Thomasville, this special episode features a collection of panel discussions from the 2025 Lay of the Land® Georgia Conference. This annual event focuses on empowering landowners, investors, and industry professionals with clear, data-backed insight into the state's evolving land market. This year's Georgia land conference hosted a lineup of experts discussing timber pricing trends, recreational and transitional land activity, agricultural challenges, conservation strategies, and tax policy updates. In this episode, you'll hear key takeaways from each panel, including verified land sales data drawn from the Lay of the Land® Market Report and firsthand insights from the very advisors tracking deals and trends across the state. From estate planning strategies to seedling selection in forestry, this episode offers a comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground view of the forces shaping land values and investment potential across Georgia. Request an invite for next year's conference at LayOfTheLandConference.com.Chapters(00:02:26) Managing Timber for Recreational Value & A Changing Pulpwood Market(00:53:53) Tax Reform & Estate Planning • Opportunities & Strategies(01:28:09) Georgia Agriculture • Trends, Challenges, and the Road Ahead(02:17:18) Lay of the Land Market Update
In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you explore two of the state's most legendary high school football rivalries: Calhoun vs. Cartersville and Thomasville vs. Thomas County Central. Coaches share what makes these matchups unforgettable, from the history and tradition to the pride each community brings to Friday night lights. Tune in to discover why Georgia high school football rivalries are among the fiercest in the nation.
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in August. You get 10% off your books when you order your August Reading Recap. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 544), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Names by Florence Knapp The Most by Jessica Anthony The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham (releases 9/16) A Rebellion of Care by David Gates Three Days in June by Anne Tyler Buckeye by Patrick Ryan (releases 9/2) One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune Fall Literary First Look Tickets Annie's August Reading Recap Bundle - $59 The Most by Jessica Anthony A Rebellion of Care by David Gates Three Days in June by Anne Tyler 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 listening to Dominion by Addie E. Citchens. 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.
AlabamaHHS warns ADPH they will lose federal funds over gender ideology contentAG Marshall joins coalition to stop CA from abolishing gas powered carsMontgomery woman pleads guilty to theft of public funds through MedicaidRussian man indicted for crash in May in Thomasville that killed 2 peopleMunicipal elections were held this past Tuesday with dozens of mayoral and city council races NationalLisa Cook retains counsel and refuses to step down from Federal ReservePresident Trump places Dan Scavion as head of Presidential Personnel OfficeRFK Jr. says cause of autism to be revealed in a month by HHSODNI director Gabbard found burn bags of docs related to 2020 electionThe NO homicide streak in DC ended with the shooting of a man Trump calls on Cracker Barrel to return to original logo and win again
Pornography isn't just present in our culture—it's pervasive. The average age of first exposure is 11 for boys, and around 12–13 for girls. About 67% of men and 41% of women view porn at least occasionally. Even in the church, over half of practicing Christians admit to using it, and 67% of pastors have struggled with it—18% currently. The biggest issue? 82% of Christians say no one is helping them. This isn't just a "worldly" issue—it's a tsunami hitting the church. But porn thrives in silence. So, we need to talk about it honestly, embracing the "messy middle"—holding two truths in tension:Porn is an addictive sin that devastates families.Porn is a shortcut that numbs our God-given desires for pleasure and intimacy.1. Porn is an addictive sin.Scripture clearly calls out sexual immorality (porneia) as sin (Colossians 3:5). Porn objectifies people and becomes idolatry—worshiping creation over the Creator. It's not just spiritually harmful; it's mentally and emotionally addictive, rewiring the brain and damaging relationships (1 Cor. 6:18).How it devastates families:Hurts your family tree: Trauma and addiction can leave epigenetic footprints passed to future generations (Exodus 34:7).Creates unrealistic expectations: Porn fosters dissatisfaction with real-life partners and intimacy (Ecclesiastes 9:9).Harms children: Young girls wrestle with distorted self-worth, while boys absorb years of misinformation about sex before marriage.Exploits performers: Many in the industry suffer mental health issues and traumatic backgrounds. Watching porn often means consuming someone else's pain.2. Porn numbs God-given desires.God created us with desires for pleasure and intimacy, but porn offers counterfeit versions—pleasure without fulfillment, intimacy without connection (Proverbs 27:20). Porn silences but never satisfies. People don't view porn because they're bad, but because they've let it hijack their desires.Freedom is possible. The battle plan: Repent, Replace, and Relate.Repent – Turn from sin and toward God (Acts 3:19).Replace – Remove access to porn and renew your mind (Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:29). Married couples should embrace real intimacy (1 Corinthians 7:2-5).Relate – Build accountability with others (James 5:16) and deepen your walk with the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:16). Don't deny your desires—let Jesus redeem them.SummaryPorn traffics in pleasure without purpose and intimacy without love. But Jesus offers real freedom—not just forgiveness, but power to overcome. You don't need a counterfeit when you can have the real thing: true love, intimacy, and freedom.Are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?
This week on From the Front Porch, we have another episode of Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads poems from different poetry collections. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off the books below. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 543) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: A Poem to Read Aloud Every Day of the Year by Liz Ison A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush And Yet: Poems by Kate Baer How About Now: Poems by Kate Baer (releases November 4th) 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 Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. 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.
On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with April Norton Managing Director of Marketing and Communications for the City of Thomasville. She has economic data on Downtown Thomasville and an update on Tourism. Thanks for tuning in!
This world reeks of war and violence, but the church has not only stopped addressing the issue, we've stopped even thinking about it. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares what the church is called to do about war and violence. · The 20th century claimed about 231 million lives through war. The problem is, we've stopped wrestling and adopted a view of war that looks too much like the culture around us. When approaching difficult topics like the one today, we need to remember that the truth is not found in the extremes, it's found in the messy middle. Here's the key to navigating difficult topics: Look to scripture as your guide. 1. Self-defense is biblical and sometimes necessary. 2. Christians are called to be people of peace. Self-defense is biblical and sometimes necessary. 1. The bible makes room for creative self-defense. · Luke 4: 28-30 Jesus removes himself from certain death · Acts 23: 23-24 Paul is protected by 470 Roman guards to escape a murder plot. Can you defend yourself? Absolutely! But Christians find their identity not in their ability to take lives but to save them! 2. Governments are given authority to protect its citizens by force. Romans 13: 4-5 · Government isn't the ultimate authority; they are an extension of God's authority IF they carry out the will of God. · Christians who serve in the military serve as Christians, not as pagans. . Governments bear the sword, but Christians bear the cross. Jesus Tips the Scales The real problem is not that Scripture is unclear, it's that Jesus shifts the focus from power to peace. 1. Israel often went to war in the Old Testament, and sometimes at God's command. But then Jesus comes along and tells us to love our enemies, forgive those who hurt us, and never repay evil for evil. Jesus is the fullest revelation of who God is. Hebrews 1: 1-3 (NIV) 2. David was a warrior king called a "man after God's own heart", yet God wouldn't let him build the temple because he was a man of war. 1 Chronicles 28: 2-3 (NIV) 3. The Jewish people in Jesus' day were sure the Messiah would defeat Rome by force. But instead, Jesus laid down His life and died the humiliating death of a criminal. Philippians 2:8 (NLT) How do we live in a world so shaped by violence and war? By offering an alternative. War and violence are messy and sometimes necessary; God has called his church to be instruments of peace. We live by a different constitution, the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5: 38-45 In a violent world, we may not be able to stop every battle, and God may even call you to serve, but we can still decide what kind of person we will be in the middle of it. Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace... When it comes to war and violence—are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another episode From the Archives! In this series, we're sharing some of our favorite past episodes of the show while Annie is on maternity leave. Enjoy today's episode about Annie's favorite books of all time from 2023. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 542) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Libro.fm Bookshelf storefront Gilead by Marilynne Robinson A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee The Mothers by Brit Bennett The Road by Cormac McCarthy Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner Little Women by Louisa May Alcott An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott (unavailable to purchase) Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Updated mentions since the podcast originally aired: Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout James by Percival Everett Matrix by Lauren Groff 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 Eights by Joanna Miller. 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.
In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I get to reconnect with my good friend and former colleague, Brock Derringer. Brock and I shared a lot of time on stage, in the pit, and the music department at Wesleyan School, and it was a blast to sit down and dig into his story.We start with Brock's roots in small-town Thomasville, Georgia, a place with an unexpectedly rich arts scene, and trace his journey from a 10-year-old piano student to becoming a versatile musician and educator. He shares about his musical family, the influential teachers who shaped him, and how early church gigs prepared him for a lifetime of accompanying, leading, and creating music.Brock talks about his love of teaching, the decision to move from performance into music education, and his current work at Stillwell School of the Arts in Atlanta, where he teaches AP Music Theory and piano. We get into the challenges and changes in music education over the last two decades, the role (and limits) of technology in the classroom, and how he keeps evolving his teaching methods to meet students where they are today.Of course, we reminisce about our time collaborating on musicals, choir projects, and the legendary “Sing-Off” events, including unforgettable Beatles and Billy Joel performances that brought students and faculty to their feet. Along the way, we swap thoughts on musical influences, Billy Joel, Keith Jarrett, Oscar Peterson, and the importance of process over product in mastering any craft.This conversation is part reunion, part masterclass, and part trip down memory lane. Brock's passion for music and dedication to his students are contagious, and I left this talk reminded of why making and teaching music matter so much.Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.The theme song, Playcation, was written by Mark Mundy.
On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with Anthony Pellegrino who is a citizen serving on the City of Thomasville's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). He discusses why he wanted to beecome involved in community engagement. We are grateful to all who serve and participate our community.
This week on From the Front Porch, we have another episode of Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Sophie Elmhirst's book A Marriage at Sea. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off A Marriage at Sea. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 541) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst 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 Eights by Joanna Miller. 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.
Immigration may be the most emotionally charged issue in our country right now. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand the Word of God—not a certain party's talking points—and rediscover what it means to welcome the stranger in the way God's wants.Here is what you need to know about this series:1) I am not targeting anyone and I never will.2) Please give me time to formulate points and cover the subject fully. 3) You have, not only the right, but the responsibility to check up on what I say and verify that it's the truth.4) If you disagree or get offended, please reach out to me personally. The Messy MiddleI often talk about having a "balanced, biblical take" on things.Let's look at the two truths we should hold in tension when it comes to immigration.1. God has commanded His people to welcome strangers and care for foreigners.2. God has commissioned governments to establish laws that protect its citizens.Do you give more weight to one of these or are you holding them in tension with one another, creating balance? God has commanded His people to welcome strangers and care for foreigners.Deuteronomy 10:18-19 Notice the two reasons why we show love to foreigners:1) It's what God does. You don't get to love God and ignore who He loves.2) That's our story too. Put yourself in another's shoes and remember where you came from.Leviticus 19:34 At the end of the day, we are all immigrants in God's kingdom.God has commissioned governments to establish laws that protect its citizens.Romans 13:1-2 ESVScripture affirms the need for order, justice, and boundaries. It is not "unchristian" to want secure borders or a legal immigration process. It is not sinful to expect laws to be enforced. We lock our doors at night, not because we hate people—but because access should come with invitation.According to scripture, the call to personal compassion and governmental order are not at odds—they are different lanes in the same road. How do we balance both Biblical truths about immigration?1. Support fair immigration laws.Book recommendation: Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang 2. Watch your input and output.Input: Agenda-driven news is not only incorrect, it's hurting you. Output: Some of you have shared things about immigration online that, while maybe not intended to harm, have deeply hurt your church family. 3. See the people behind the policy.The vast majority of Illegal immigration happens because people are desperate, not devious. That doesn't mean that illegal immigrations is OK. Foreigners don't stay strangers when you learn their names. Immigration should be done legally. Criminals should be brought to justice swiftly. But love doesn't check people's papers before it opens its arms. When it comes to immigration—and every other issue—are you willing to follow Jesus into the messy middle?
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another episode From the Archives! In this series, we're sharing some of our favorite past episodes of the show while Annie is on maternity leave. Enjoy today's episode about traveling through books. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 540) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Link to The Bookshelf's Libro.fm storefront Morgan Page's Substack, In Residence Morgan Page's podcast, That's The Spirit 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows Ordinary People by Diana Evans (unavailable for purchase) L'Appart by David Leibovitz (unavailable for purchase) The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard Morais The Vacationers by Emma Straub Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter (unavailable for purchase) My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard The Next Great Jane by KJ Going (unavailable for purchase) Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Tangerine by Christine Mangan (unavailable for purchase) Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Malloy (unavailable for purchase) 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 Names by Florence Knapp. 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.
This week on From the Front Porch, we have another episode of Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Leila Mottley's new book The Girls Who Grew Big. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off The Girls Who Grew Big and Nightcrawling this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 539) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley 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 Secret History of the Rape Kit by Ragan Kennedy. 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.
On this episode of Thomasville Insights, we talk with some of the interns about their experience with the City of Thomasville this summer. We wish all our interns success in their future endeavors and thank them for their hard work.2025 InternsJaBrian Coleman - MarketingCarter Crocker - Finance Jack Edge - Civil EngineeringOlivia D'Ambrosio - Human ResourcesJaxson French - Customer ServiceCamille Jones - Main StreetAaliyah Marshall - Thomasville Police Department
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another episode From the Archives! In this series, we're sharing some of our favorite past episodes of the show while Annie is on maternity leave. Enjoy today's episode from 2022 all about audiobooks with beloved guest and Annie's husband, Jordan Jones, just in time for road trip season. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 538) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's picks: Anna K by Jenny Lee, narrated by Jenna Ushkowitz (Libro.fm link) Falling by TJ Newman, narrated by Steven Weber (Libro.fm link) Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, narrated by Kristen Sieh (Libro.fm link) Going There by Katie Couric, narrated by Katie Couric (Libro.fm link) How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz, narrated by Kimberly Wetherell and Rossmery Almonte (Libro.fm link) Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett, narrated by Katie Schorr (Libro.fm link) River of the Gods by Candice Millard, narrated by Paul Michael (Libro.fm link) Taste by Stanley Tucci, narrated by Stanley Tucci (Libro.fm link) Upgrade by Blake Crouch, narrated by Henry Leyva (Libro.fm link) The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson, narrated by Casey Wilson (Libro.fm link) You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar, narrated by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar (Libro.fm link) Jordan's picks: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders, narrated by a full cast (Libro.fm link) The Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien, narrated by Rob Inglis (Libro.fm link) The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, narrated by a full cast (Libro.fm link) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon, narrated by Jeff Woodman (Libro.fm link) Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, narrated by a full cast (Libro.fm link) Defending Jacob by William Landay, narrated by Grover Gardner (Libro.fm link) When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, with multiple narrators (Libro.fm link) Furious Hours by Casey Cep, narrated by Hillary Huber (Libro.fm link) Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri, narrated by Daniel Nayeri (Libro.fm link) Death Is But a Dream by Christopher Kerr, narrated by Fred Sanders (Libro.fm link) The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe, narrated by Tom Parks (Libro.fm link) 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 listening to The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner, narrated by Dakota Fanning (Libro.fm link). 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.
Every day you are writing your story. You are the author; the world is your audience. Write the plot that you want printed. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Adam and Eve. Adam & Eve - Genesis 3:1-6 Temptation is a progression: Desire, Doubt, Deception, DisobedienceDesire: The devil doesn't fight our desires—he hijacks them by exploiting our sinful nature.Romans 8:6 Desire isn't the problem—desire management is. Deal with your desires. Doubt: Satan asked, "Did God really say..." then he proceeded to misquote God. James 1:16-17 If the devil can shake your trust in God's goodness, he can sell you sin as a solution. Don't fall for it. Deception: Satan often lies to us through partial truths that make bad things look good to us.Ephesians 6:11 ESV Disobedience.We've all disobeyed, but there's good news—you can overcome temptation!1 Corinthians 10:13 Genesis 3:8-13 2. Hiding never brings healing.When confronted with your own sin, you may cover yourself with the fig leaves of excuses, blame, isolation, or judgmentalism.Hebrews 4:13 NLT You can't hide from God—He heard you think it before you did it!You can't heal what you won't reveal, so go to God when you mess up. Genesis 3:14-19 3. Sin brings a curse with it, but Jesus reverses the curse.The curses for women:1. The process of childbirth is harder.2. You will desire man: Women will have a cursed-fueled tendency to get their self-worth from what men think. 3. He will rule over you:Sin has corrupted both the willing submission of the wife and the loving headship of the husband. The curses for men:1. The ground will be cursed.Romans 8:20-22 Natural disasters are not an act of God; they're the curse of sin!2. Work will be harder.Men will have a curse-fueled tendency to get their self-worth from their job. You can win at work and still lose in the living room if you confuse the two.3. Death. The good news is Jesus reverses the curse of sin.Romans 5:17-18 NLT Genesis 3: 20-24Then the man—Adam—named his wife Eve, 3. When God says no, it's for a good reason.God immediately began working on their redemption and the first things he had to do was say no. Adam and Eve's removal from the garden was mercy, not punishment.Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT God's "no" is protecting you, not punishing you. Adam and Eve proved we can ruin a garden in a single bite. Jesus proved He can grow a garden even out of our worst mistakes. Drop the fig leaves, come out of hiding, and meet the God who still walks in the cool of the evening calling, 'Where are you?' Are you learning the lessons from Adam & Eve's story?
This week on From the Front Porch, we have a new episode series: Summer Readings! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from the delightful Annabel Monaghan's new rom-com It's a Love Story. Use code SUMMERREADINGS to get 10% off It's a Love Story and all of Annabel's backlist titles this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 537) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: It's A Love Story by Annabel Monaghan Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 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 One Last Summer by Kate Spencer. 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.
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.
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is chatting with her mom, Susie, about books for readers with PG-13 tastes. You get 10% off the Susie-approved reads mentioned in this episode when you use code SHOPMOMSELECTS at checkout online and in-store! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 535), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Moms on Call: Basic Baby Care by Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker (unavailable to order) Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Correspondent by Virginia Evans One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Varina Palladino's Jersey Italian Love Story by Terri-Lynne DeFino 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 It's A Love Story by Annabel Monaghan. Susie is reading Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. 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.
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.
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is joined by her actual dad and The Bookshelf's Shop Dad, Chris! Annie and Chris chat about his reading life and some of his favorite books in honor of Father's Day. These books are perfect for giving to your own dad or anyone who's been there for you like a dad. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 533) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing Agony Hill by Sarah Stewart Taylor Bandit Heaven by Tom Clarin Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones To the Linksland by Michael Bamberger John Lewis by David Greenberg The Barn by Wright Thompson Munichs by David Peace My Friends by Fredrik Backman Taking Manhattan by Russell Shorto 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 We Loved to Run by Stephanie Reents. Shop Dad Chris is reading The Man No One Believed by Joshua Sharpe. 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.
This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the June releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 532) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Flashlight by Susan Choi (6/3) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (6/3) Among Friends by Hal Ebbott (6/24) Olivia's books: The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark (6/3) King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby (6/10) The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick (6/17) Erin's books: A Family Matter by Claire Lynch (6/3) Kakigori Summer by Emily Itami (6/10) Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess (6/10) 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 Audition by Katie Kitamura. Olivia is reading The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell. Erin is listening to Audition by Katie Kitamura. 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.
This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in May. You get 10% off your books when you order your May Reading Recap. Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 531), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley Annie's May Reading Recap Bundle - $83.00 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley Adult Summer Reading Postcard Pack 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 listening to A Change of Habit by Sister Monica Clare. 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.
This week on From the Front Porch, it's a Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 530) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Melinda's voicemail: Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King Games & Rituals by Katherine Heiny (unavailable to order) Heating & Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly (unavailable to order) I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs by Heather Lende The Book of Delights by Ross Gay Here for It by R. Eric Thomas You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Jessica's voicemail: Tim Johnston Stuart Turton Andy Weir Jeff Vandermeer Peng Shepherd Devolution by Max Brooks Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki The Ferryman by Justin Cronin The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch The Fold by Peter Clines (unavailable to order) How to Live Safely in a Science Fiction Universe by Charles Yu Emily St. John Mandel Hailey's voicemail: The Women by Kristin Hannah The Last Love Note by Emma Grey Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill Brood by Jackie Polzin (unavailable to order) Forty Rooms by Olga Grushin (unavailable to order) The Wedding People by Alison Espach Shark Heart by Emily Habeck In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honore Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet Talia's voicemail: Lady MacBeth by Ava Reid Hide by Kiersten White Lucy, Undying by Kiersten White 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 listening to 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.
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