Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13

Episode 71: Author Visit with Mindy Baker

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Mindy Baker. Mindy can’t remember a time when she wasn’t an avid reader and she has always said that her l

Episode 70: Author Visit with J. J. Johnson

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with JJ Johnson. JJ is an award-winning middle-grade author, explorer of imaginary worlds, and occasional trave

Episode 69: The Inside Scoop on Writing Comic Books, ft. Kelsey and Christian Hauer

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a special episode with Kelsey and Christian Hauer, where they’ll share the inside scoop on writing comic books. Ke

Episode 68: Author Visit with Tricia Goyer

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Tricia Goyer. Tricia is a bestselling author of more than ninety books who weaves deep faith and heartfelt

Episode 67: Author Visit with Vanessa E. Howard

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Vanessa E. Howard. Vanessa writes quirky, whimsical tales for middle graders and young adults. She has bee

Episode 66: Author Visit with Joshua Cooley

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Joshua Cooley. Joshua is an editor, a speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 boo

Episode 65: Author Visit with Adare Elyse

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Adare Elyse. Adare writes middle grade and young adult fantasy and science fiction novels when she isn’t b

Episode 64: Author Visit with Kristen Joy Wilks

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Kristen Joy Wilks. Kristen writes from a remote mountain meadow that alternates between quiet and ch

Episode 63: Author Visit with Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson.  Brock Eastman is an award-winning author. His titles include: Bedtime

Episode 62: Author Visit with Kathryn Butler

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Kathryn Butler. Kathryn is a trauma surgeon turned author and homeschooling mom who loves stories th

Episode 61: Welcome to Season 4!

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we’re kicking off the start of Season 4! Tune in to learn what we’ve been up to over the summer and what you can expect from Se

Mini Scoop: Scout and Barnaby Mysteries 4-6

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a special between-seasons “Mini Scoop” episode to celebrate the Kickstarter launch of books 4-6 in the Scout and B

Episode 60: Season 3 Finale

In this finale to Season 3 of Ice Cream with Authors, cohosts Amanda Trumpower and Becca Wierwille quiz each other (and listeners!) on the first lines of books that have

Episode 59: Author Visit with Allie Slocum

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Allie Slocum. Allie Slocum’s passion to introduce children to strong character values is what drives

Episode 58: Author Visit with Rob Currie

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Rob Currie. Rob has lived his whole life in the Midwest. He loves inspiring kids to read. Ice Cream with

Episode 57: Author Visit with Penny Reeve

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Penny Reeve. Penny is an award-winning author known for her engaging and thought-provoking books for child

Episode 56: A Special Episode for Young Writers with Josiah DeGraaf

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Josiah DeGraaf. Josiah taught high school English for four years before becoming the program director of t

Episode 55: Ice Cream with Authors Live - Author Visit with Tim Shoemaker

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Tim Shoemaker during a live recording from Great Homeschool Convention 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio! By God&ap

Episode 54: Author Visit with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Lorisa D. Wiedenheft. With a background in Special Education, Lorisa is now pursuing her dream career of b

Episode 53: Author Visit with Marty Machowski

In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Marty Machowski. Marty serves as a family pastor and executive pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church