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Beth’s BookCast

Beth’s BookCast

By Beth Jordahl

A podcast for book lovers. People who buy books, even when they have a pile of books they haven’t read yet. People who have multiple books apps on their phones. Those who collect lists of books they want to read. And anyone who has a favorite book that no one else has ever heard of. Whether you read classics, modern novels, lifestyle books, non-fiction, fantasies, mysteries, or even picture books, this podcast is for you. Each week, we will discuss a different book. So make a cup of tea, and join us for Beth’s BookCast!
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Interview with Molly LaCroix - Author of Restoring Relationships

Beth’s BookCast Apr 20, 2021

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Jane Austen, Life Coach - Interview with Haley Stewart

Jane Austen, Life Coach - Interview with Haley Stewart

Do you love Jane Austen? Then you will love this episode! We actually chat about all things Jane Austen! From movie adaptations to our favorite and least favorite characters. We also chat about Haley Stewart's brilliant book, Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life. In the book, she covers all of Jane Austen's novels and how they can guide us through life. If you are ready to glean Jane Austen's wisdom and apply it to your own life, this is the book for you! Haley Stewart is a Catholic author and the editor of Word on Fire Spark. Stewart was the cohost of the popular Fountains of Carrots podcast from 2014-2022. She is the author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life, The Grace of Enough, and The Sister Seraphina Mysteries, a series for young readers. She has contributed to Evangelization & Culture, Plough, the University of Notre Dame’s Church Life Journal, Public Discourse, and America. She has four children and is married to a beekeeper/whisky distiller. You can find her at: Substack: haleystewart.substack.com Instagram: instagram.com/haleycarrots Word on Fire Spark: wordonfire.org/spark
Apr 28, 202358:13
Jane & Janie - Comparing Jane Eyre & Their Eyes Were Watching God

Jane & Janie - Comparing Jane Eyre & Their Eyes Were Watching God

While these two books (Jane Eyre & Their Eyes Were Watching God) may not have much in common from the outside... their leads and story lines and main points actually have a lot of similarities! While chatting with Mara Eller, I learned so much about these two women, their stories, and their desires. This is a fascinating conversation and one you don't want to miss! Bio: Mara Eller is a freelance editor, writer, coach, and teacher of literature and writing craft who seeks to unearth the beauty within every story and harness the power of words to change lives, one heart at a time. Website: https://www.maraeller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mara.eller/ Unearthing Beauty personal narrative class: https://www.maraeller.com/unearthing-beauty-class Sign up for Mara's newsletter and get access to her guided reading mini-course on the acclaimed memoir A Three Dog Life: https://www.maraeller.com/book-club-signup
Mar 24, 202356:18
The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery

The Blue Castle by L. M. Montgomery

The Blue Castle is one of my favorite books! In this episode, I’ll talk about how we can learn from Valancy about choosing the chase our dreams, and find simple beauty and joy in our lives. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe!
Mar 17, 202319:24
A Foreign Altercation - Interview with Andrea Ver Meer
Nov 04, 202235:20
Bittersweet - Bookish Chat with Ariel Curry
Sep 09, 202243:42
Warriors of Wrath - Interview with A.E. Winstead - Episode 39

Warriors of Wrath - Interview with A.E. Winstead - Episode 39

I'm so excited to welcome A. E. Winstead back to the podcast!

She is the author of Fate of the Fallen and the sequel, Warriors of Wrath. She is a mom who pursued her dream of writing and published her books!

We chatted in the very first season of the BookCast about her book Fate of the Fallen. You can catch up on that episode HERE

In this episode, we are chatting about the sequel. This book is about Angels and Demons and the way they interact with our world. If you like young adult fantasy, this is a great book!

Find A. E. Winstead on Instagram or TikTok @aewinsteadbooks. Head to Amazon or her website https://www.aewinstead.com/ to purchase your copy of The Fate of the Fallen and The Warriors of Wrath. 

Ready for more bookish content? Head to https://www.patreon.com/bethsbookcast and you can support me for less than your favorite Starbucks. With your support, I am able to keep this podcast running!

Aug 26, 202238:25
The Mary Experiment - Interview with Dianne Vielhuber

The Mary Experiment - Interview with Dianne Vielhuber

There is so much pressure these days to do it all. This is why Dianne decided to conduct the Mary experiment. She decided to focus on being, instead of doing. This book was so helpful to me! I am so excited to share our conversation with all of you. 

Hard-working. Dependable. Consistent. Reliable.

These words appropriately describe Dianne Deaton Vielhuber. Raised on a small Wisconsin dairy farm, her parents instilled these and other traditional Midwest values. Dianne earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Agricultural Journalism. After working in communications and marketing within agriculture for many years, she felt called to serve overseas as a missionary. After a life-changing year teaching English at a university in Almaty, Kazakstan, Dianne expected to return to the business world. Rather, God called her into pastoral ministry. Dianne earned a Master of Divinity from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary while serving as a student pastor. Ordained an elder within The United Methodist Church, Dianne served five churches over a 20-year span.

These days, Dianne yearns for new words to describe her: Grounded in God. Relatable. Practical faith journey. Assisting others to journeying with God. She writes regularly for her blog, Simple Words of Faith, where she explores finding God in our ordinary lives.

Dianne journeys through her life with Hubby Rick. They have six grandchildren and Rick’s adult children. A self-proclaimed recovering over-doing Martha, Dianne incorporates Mary-like attitudes in her life through gardening, reading and exercising. They have remodeled a 110-year-old Victorian farmhouse in south-central Wisconsin.

Find Dianne at her Website and you can purchase her book Here.

To support this podcast, and for more bookish content, head to patreon.com/bethsbookcast.  


Nov 09, 202158:53
Stories and Songs of Faith - Interview with Alexis Goring
Nov 02, 202135:19
Brushstrokes of Love - Interview with Alison Joy

Brushstrokes of Love - Interview with Alison Joy

“Still grieving the loss of her fiance, Matisse leaves Sydney to spend six months living in an old loggers’ cabin near Cape Otway. She hopes the solitude will help her focus on her painting, but she hasn’t counted on the distraction of property owner, Jake Davis and his canine sidekick Charlie.” Brushstrokes of love is a beautiful book full of art, friendship, romance, and adventure! Alison Joy was born in Queensland, and her favorite color is blue – except at State of Origin time. A former early childhood teacher, she has always written books in her head and finally plucked up the courage to embark on her own writing journey to publication and not worry so much about what other people might think. Alison is a musical theatre fan and a keen amateur photographer. By default, she has found herself co-hosting, Gracewriters, a Podcast for Christian writers. Currently living in Brisbane, she has four adult children and a son-in-law, but no grand-babies just yet. In today's chat, I talk with author Alison Young. We talk about grief, processing through art, writing, and books.  You can find Alison at her WEBSITE, INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK. 
Oct 26, 202129:14
About Natalie - Interview with Christine Naman
Oct 19, 202129:23
Orphan Beach - Interview with Laura Thomas
Oct 12, 202137:35
PHINA - Interview with Kelda Poynot
Oct 05, 202151:34
Not Without Yesterday - Interview with Rachel Trusty
Sep 28, 202138:30
Seeing Value - Interview with Penny Noyes
Sep 21, 202157:19
The Path Out of Loneliness - Interview with Dr. Mark Mayfield

The Path Out of Loneliness - Interview with Dr. Mark Mayfield

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it’s killing us. Dr. Mark Mayfield uses his years as a counselor, his personal experience, and facts to help us better understand loneliness. From understanding, we can start to move forward. In this episode, we talk about the problem of loneliness and how we can all start to move toward connection.

Find more bookish content at patreon.com/bethsbookcast 

Dr. Mark Mayfield's painful personal experiences have now become accepted and integral parts of his life story. His years of guiding hundreds of people into mental, emotional, and spiritual health have equipped him. His personal life and professional life have set him on a mission to help you accept yourself as you are, then face, understand, and become the best version of yourself.

Find Dr. Mayfield at his website: https://drmayfield.com/

Order The Path Out of Loneliness: Amazon

Follow him on Instagram: @thedrmayfield

Sep 14, 202132:50
Ann C. Averill - Teacher DropOut
Sep 07, 202101:05:44
She Hears - Interview with Rachael Groll
Jun 22, 202141:03
Walking on Water -
Jun 15, 202125:52
This Beautiful Truth - Interview with Sarah Clarkson
Jun 08, 202152:28
The Narnia Code - Interview with Author Dr. Michael Ward
May 25, 202101:01:33
I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain - Interview with Author, Brenda Seefeldt Amodea
May 18, 202139:28
Interview with Peyton H. Roberts - Author of Beneath the Seams
May 11, 202143:05
Interview with Jodie Cooper - Author of Glory
May 04, 202136:50
Jane Eyre, Enneagram, & Identity with Ariel Curry from One Little Library

Jane Eyre, Enneagram, & Identity with Ariel Curry from One Little Library

Ariel Curry, from One Little Library, loves Jane Eyre! I happen to love Jane Eyre too (See previous episode from Season 1 here: Jane Eyre Episode)! So she and I decided to chat about all the things we LOVE about Jane Eyre. We cover Enneagram types of characters, Jane's place in the world, power and equality, and what the original manuscript of Jane Eyre looks like. You really don't want to miss this episode!

You can find Ariel at her website: http://onelittlelibrary.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_little_library/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielkcurry

For more bookish content, head to patreon.com/bethsbookcast

Apr 27, 202157:31
Interview with Molly LaCroix - Author of Restoring Relationships
Apr 20, 202149:05
Interview with Cindy Yorks - Author of The Vault Door
Apr 13, 202138:54
Interview with Elisa Preston - Author of At the Corner of Summer & Harvest
Apr 06, 202134:21
17. Final Episode of Season 1

17. Final Episode of Season 1

In today's episode, Beth talks about things she has learned from this first season, the hopes for the second, and the overall dream for this podcast. All of this is interspersed with some of our favorite quotes from previous episodes.

Thank you all for joining in on this wonderful journey of Season 1! We can't wait for Season 2, launching in April 2021.

If you want to follow along, make sure you are following on Instagram @bethsbookcast. Or join the Patreon at patreon.com/bethsbookcast.

Thank you so much for joining us for today's episode!  

Jan 26, 202116:05
16. Persuasion by Jane Austen

16. Persuasion by Jane Austen

Join Beth as she looks at the book, Persuasion by Jane Austen. It is a great picture of how to pursue your own life. If you would like to support this podcast, or learn more about the books, or get even more great content from Beth, then join the Patreon for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/bethsbookcast

Jan 20, 202114:34
15. Are you anxious? Me too.
Jan 12, 202118:35
14. Interview with Amanda Winstead, author of The Fate of the Fallen
Jan 05, 202121:45
13. A Christmas Carol

13. A Christmas Carol

Today, I am talking about A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Join me as we look at the unique characters and character growth that make this book a classic. For more information or to support Beth's BookCast, head to patreon.com/bethsbookcast.


Dec 15, 202017:40
12. Interview with Lorraine Tosiello - Author of Only Gossip Prospers
Dec 08, 202024:04
11. Enjoying your life, advice from Hannah Coulter
Nov 10, 202019:03
10. The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

10. The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

In this episode, Beth talks about C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She discusses the importance of integrity and how hope can be found in books like this one. If you are looking for fun facts about this book, some more reading inspiration, or want to support Beth as she makes this podcast, check out patreon.com/bethsbookcast. 

Nov 03, 202015:24
9. What can Jane Eyre teach us in 2020?

9. What can Jane Eyre teach us in 2020?

Today, Beth is talking about Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. A gothic romance from the 1800s with mystery, adventure, and true love. What's not to like? If you are looking for even more reading resources and inspiration, head to https://www.patreon.com/bethsbookcast. 

Oct 27, 202020:53
8. Do you need to leave? Through Painted Deserts by Donald Miller
Oct 20, 202016:34
7. Why I don't like Peter Pan anymore
Oct 13, 202017:31
6. The Way of Kings and Worth
Oct 06, 202016:09
5. Mere Christianity and Logical Faith
Sep 29, 202018:30
4. Anne of Green Gables and Imagination

4. Anne of Green Gables and Imagination

In this episode, Beth talks about the book Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery and how children can be trusted and imagination can give us grace in our lives. For more resources and bonuses, head to patreon.com/bethsbookcast

Sep 22, 202016:05
3. Little Women and Purpose
Sep 15, 202020:58
2. Present, Over Perfect and Living Your Life Intentionally
Sep 08, 202017:35
1. Pride & Prejudice & Happy Endings

1. Pride & Prejudice & Happy Endings

In the very first episode of Beth’s BookCast, Beth is talking about Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. She looks at the characters and what makes a perfect Austen ending. For more information and resources join the patreon at patreon.com/bethsbookcast
Sep 01, 202019:01
Beth’s BookCast Trailer

Beth’s BookCast Trailer

Aug 19, 202000:45