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Check This BookoutOur Book PhasesThis week, we’re getting nostalgic & taking you through all of our book phases — from the picture books we loved as kids to the fantasy series & romances that shaped our high school & college years. We talk about the books that made us fall in love with reading (& the ones we probably shouldn’t have been reading so young), the magic of scholastic book fairs, our wattpad eras, vampire series, fallen angels, & everything in between.
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The Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister
Chicka Chicka B...
2025-04-291h 23
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP494 – How To Strength Your Story Structure🎙 Welcome back to the SPA Girls Podcast! Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools in your writer’s toolkit—story structure!
Whether you’re a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between, a strong story structure is the secret sauce that keeps readers turning the pages. In this episode, we’ll dive into chapter “rules”, beats,scenes and sequences, how to craft a compelling beginning, keep the momentum going in the middle, and deliver a satisfying, page-turning ending—while making sure your readers get exactly what they crave.
So grab a cup of coffee (or somethi...
2025-04-0254 min
SPA Girls PodcastHow To Strengthen Your Story Structure🎙 Welcome back to the SPA Girls Podcast! Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful tools in your writer's toolkit—story structure! Whether you're a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between, a strong story structure is the secret sauce that keeps readers turning the pages. In this episode, we'll dive into chapter "rules", beats,scenes and sequences, how to craft a compelling beginning, keep the momentum going in the middle, and deliver a satisfying, page-turning ending—while making sure your readers get exactly what they crave. So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronge...
2025-04-0154 min
Sunrise PodcastGod is our strengthDevotional Day 5/5:
I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Help and Hope When You’re Facing Anxiety by Helen Thorne'.
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2025-01-1513 minSunrise PodcastBetter to trust in the Lord than in manDevotional Day 4/5:
I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Help and Hope When You’re Facing Anxiety by Helen Thorne'.
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2025-01-1521 minSunrise PodcastHelperDevotional Day 3/5:
I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Help and Hope When You’re Facing Anxiety by Helen Thorne'.
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2025-01-1310 minSunrise PodcastGod hears your prayersDevotional Day 2/5:
I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Help and Hope When You’re Facing Anxiety by Helen Thorne'.
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2025-01-1211 minSunrise PodcastRemember this when you're feeling anxiousDevotional Day 1/5:
I'm reading the @YouVersion plan 'Help and Hope When You’re Facing Anxiety by Helen Thorne'.
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2025-01-0610 min
In:DependenceOffering Hope to Domestic Abuse Victims (with Helen Thorne)We all have different pictures in our minds when it comes to domestic abuse but it has a wide scope in terms of definition and victims. What do churches need to consider when it comes to domestic abuse, and how can they walk alongside and help victims best?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Elinor Magowan and Rachel Sloan (FIEC Directors for Women's Ministry) are joined by Helen Thorne (Biblical Counselling UK) to discuss the issue and suggest how the church can be a community of hope for sufferers.
00:00 - Introduction
01:43 - Definition of...
2022-08-1034 min
In:DependenceCaring for Anxiety Sufferers (with Helen Thorne)Anxiety can be experienced by anyone. So, how can we respond to our own anxiety, and how can we help others in the church to cope? In this episode, Elinor Magowan (Director for Women's Ministry) is joined by Rachel Sloan (Director for Women's Ministry and women's worker at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh) and Helen Thorne (Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK) to discuss how Christians can deal with anxiety and local churches can care for anxiety sufferers.
00:00 - Introduction
02:54 - Why do young people in particular struggle with anxiety?
06:40 - A definition of anxiety
2022-07-0532 min
Emo Girls’ Guide to the GalaxyEpisode 13: Touch My...Wait, why is the door closed?!This week Dev is out while the girls discuss romcoms, tangents include ranting about why we love romance and nice things for women, All That, sharing our mutual hate for Love Actually and Nicholas Sparks, and swooning over the Mr. Darcy hand flex.
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2022-05-151h 01
Sorry! We‘re Booked.4 || All About RomanceWelcome to Sorry! We're Booked. A podcast where two friends talk about books they love, books they hate and everything in between. You will get some great book recommendations with some film recs thrown in as well. Thanks for taking a listen!
Today’s episode is something pretty new for us, as we are talking all about romance, AND we have our first guest, Gabby from Gabbyreads!
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2022-02-1450 min
A Book for Everyone podcastWhy We Read...RomanceIn the first episode of A Book for Everyone, we talk about a controversial genre: Romance! Join longtime romance reader Pearl and recent convert Beth as they explore what the genre encompasses, why so many people read romance, and our romance recommendations for both dabblers and fans. Romanace Author Suggestions: Own Voices—Beverly Jenkins, Alyssa Cole, Casey McQuiston, Farrah Rochon, Jasmine Guillory Historical—Cat Sebastian, Julia Quinn, Evie Dunmore Clean—Nicholas Sparks, Debbie Macomber If You Like Beverly Lewis, you might also enjoy—Amy Clipston or Beth Wiseman Contemporary—Sally Thorne, Meg Cabot, Sophie Kinsella, Nora Roberts, Ch...
2022-02-1436 min
The Bookstorian PodcastS04E04 Romance Reads with @yiotasbooksThe Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Spoiler FreeBooks mentioned in this podcast:The Bromance Bookclub by Lyssa Kay AdamsUndercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay AdamsLove in Colour by Bolu BabalolaIt’s Been a Pleasure Noni Blake by Claire ChristianBeautiful Mess by Claire ChristianThe Pull of the Stars by Emma DonoghueBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallOut of Love by Hazel HayesGet a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert...
2022-02-1345 min
The Fresh Fiction PodcastLet’s Get Out of Here! Escapist Entertainment + Melonie Johnson InterviewGwen has been going to bed at 10:30 consistently this week, and we want to know the secret to this sorcery.
Danielle’s debut novel is about to head to copyediting and proofreading, she finished the first draft of her WIP, and she planned TWO parties for her daughter’s upcoming 7th birthday!
ESCAPISM
Is escapism more about a feeling? Maybe a sense of place? Or is it just watching rich people do a bunch of wild things? We’re not sure, but we do have opinions.
Danielle’s Escapist Recs:
TV: Br...
2021-08-061h 02
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: It Happened One Summer (with author Tessa Bailey!)Send us a textShould-heads, you are in for a treat! We are joined by Tessa Bailey, here to talk to us about her upcoming release It Happened One Summer (out July 13). This Schitt's Creek-inspired novel is clever, sweet and scorching hot. We all loved it and it is perfect for poolside or beach reading, preferably with an umbrella drink. You need this book in your life. Book News:Malibu Rising optioned by Hulu! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/malibu-rising-author-taylor-jenkins-reid-hulu-adaptation-reimagining-80s-hollywood-1234962875/ (Misprint from show: There IS showrunner news and it's Li...
2021-06-1548 min
The Keswick Convention PodcastHelen Thorne - Pastoring Hearts: our own and our neighboursRachel Redeemed talks to Director of Training and Resources for Biblical Counselling UK, (https://www.biblicalcounselling.org.uk/) Helen Thorne. In this episode of the Keswick Convention Podcast, we hear some of Helen's heart for how we as a church member can pastor our hearts in this season, and the hearts of those around us. Helen takes us into some of Hosea and Habbakuk as well as pointing us to the God who can hold us through every bad mental health day. We also hear some of her story as to how she first met Jesus and some of t...
2021-03-0436 min
Checking Out - A Reading Podcast003 - Quarantine ReadsWelcome to Checking Out, where Rachel & Hannah check in about what they’re checking out. Today we’re talking about quarantine reads, both physical and audiobooks, to help you get your mind off of it.
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COVID-19 Activity Book (the website offers the book in multiple languages for free...
2020-03-1550 min