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Bullen's Bookshelf

Bullen's Bookshelf brings you conversations with authors, leaders, and readers about books, the arts, and American culture with your host, Greg Bullen.

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    The Targeted: Secrets to Keep

    Author, attorney, college professor, and swim coach Cara Putman is back with another great book! This time, "The Targeted" is a story ripped from the headlines about abuse, confrontation, and ultimately trust in the God of the Bible. Enter the world of Chloe and Dare as they face the past together and find trust in the Lord and in other people again. It's a powerful story, well told. Don't miss this one! Find out more at www.caraputman.com. Available wherever books are sold, and we encourage you to patronize independently-owned book shops in your area.

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    MI Rep. Jaime Greene

    Rep. Jaime Greene (D65 - Richmond) is a wife, a mother, a home-schooling advocate, a music leader in her church, a Navy veteran, and a fearless ambassador for conservative values in the House of Representatives in Lansing, Michigan. Her latest bill seeks to explore ways that AI is being used in state agencies as a pathway to better efficiency and security. Join us for a great conversation on the topic of AI, which is literally everywhere around us.

  3. 12

    The Eyes of River: An Appalachian Novel

    Let's take a trip to Appalachia with author, speaker, and writing mentor Cindy K. Sproles. Her new novel introduces Lizzy and Alton and demonstrates that your family doesn't have to be biological. The key is love, faithfulness, and dedication to truth. After you join us for our conversation, connect with Cindy at www.cindysproles.com and/or [email protected]. You'll enjoy meeting Cindy and finding our more about "The Eyes of River."

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    Living in the Shadow of Grief: Enlarging Your Capacity to Grieve with Hope

    Many of us face loss that leads to grief, and Dr. Dave Keehn and his wife Debbie are no exception. The loss of their son has lead to their seeking to help others grieve with hope by sharing their story as well as offering Biblical teaching from God's perspective. Their strength and generosity reveal a heart for others that reflects that of Christ Himself. Join us for a powerful conversation, and you can find out more at adamkeehnfoundation.com. "Living in the Shadow of Grief" is available wherever books are sold.

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    The Saboteur: Agent of Subterfuge and Subversive Stratagems

    Author, journalist, and radio minister Heather Otis Tayloe joins us today to talk about her new book about "The Saboteur." Satan is real, and his campaign to destroy lives continues around the clock. Heather helps us to see the truth from the lies in an era of of mass confusion and life pursuits based on our feelings rather than God's Word. She pulls back the curtain on the strategies and tactics that Satan employs in our world, our communities, and even in our own personal lives. Join us for an important conversation and find out more at saboteurbook.com.

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    Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God's Truth

    Author Jac Marino Chen shares her harrowing story of life inside the darkness of the occult and how she found the light through salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. Her transparency and teaching helps us see the danger of magic and the occult all around us and suggests ways to counter evil as we walk with Lord and lead our loved ones, including children, and friends in the pathway of Biblical truth. Find out more about Jac, including music by her with her husband Josh, at jacmarino.com and the book at ensnaredbook.com.

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    Southern Sunshine: 90 Devotions to Brighten Your Day and Bless Your Heart

    Dawn Wallis is a native Southerner, wife, mom, journalist, storyteller, and author. Her newest book is a very funny yet Bible-based devotional, explaining Southern phrases like "Bless Your Heart" and "That Dills My Pickle!" Each of the 90 sayings is applied to Scripture to bring comfort and joy to all y'all. You can find this special and blessed book at www.dawnwallis.com. This conversation is both fun and enlightening, so, enjoy! (I didn't get to ask her if she's ever bought a pig in a poke.)

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    How to Stop Yelling Up the Stairs: Keeping Your Cool While Raising Your Kids

    Wife, mom, author, and speaker Janel Breitenstein discusses managing the anger that comes with rearing children. This included bringing them up for several years on mission in Uganda. Her transparency and honesty from a Christian perspective gives us permission to talk about and cope with the frustrations of parenting. Join us for a fascinating conversation about a great book! (Foreword by Ann Wilson, co-author of "Vertical Marriage" with her husband Dave.)

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    A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture

    Pastor Mike Tatlock teaches us how to engage the culture around us for Christ by being radically committed to Him. In light of the "Quiet Revival" as well as the poison of the Prosperity Gospel being sold to us, Pastor Tatlock reminds us: "There is no revival without repentance." You will enjoy this dynamic and very timely conversation!

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    Wired That Way

    Author and speaker Marita Littauer shares insights from a new edition of a classic book on personality types, utilizing the personality test written by her father and made popular by her mother. Are you a "red?" A "blue?" What about your significant other? Your best friend? Your pastor? This conversation presents insights that are new to many and update many others who may recall these concepts. Grow deeper in your spiritual journey, your self-awareness, in your family, and in your church by growing together with Marita!

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    For Those Who Doubt

    Author, speaker, and thinker Pedro Garcia has written fictional conversations to model for believers how to engage with those around them. Key aspects are truly listening without judgment, building relationships, and spending time together in person. Join us for a very stimulating conversation with an Godly, intelligent man who loves Jesus and loves people, too.

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    250 Great Things About America

    Author and speaker Marcie Gourley shares her new book, "250 Great Things About America." It's a breath of fresh air, a remembrance of the people, places, and principles that truly make the U.S.A. a great country. Perfect for our 250th birthday!

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    Miss Beth Bettencourt

    We are joined today by award-winning author Eva Marie Everson to talk about her latest novel named "Miss Beth Bettencourt." Pour some sweet tea and join us for a warm and friendly conversation with a taste of Southern living.

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    Minister John Irvine

    John is a staffer at Woodside Bible Church in Michigan. He leads a team that is reaching out to students on campuses such as Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, Oakland University, and Wayne State University in Detroit. He shares an insider's view of the "Quiet Revival" among young people that is truly global. Join us for a great and fast-moving conversation!

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    The Amazing Brain Club

    Educator Lindsey Goff Viducich has produced a wonderful book about young people with unique assets and gifts, including those with ADHD. She shows us that each person's brain is designed by God and thus we are each blessed with different gifts. Readers of every age can gain understanding, compassion, and kindness practices from this beautiful book. Find out more at lindseygoffviducich.com. Students, parents, and educators can expand their vision with "The Amazing Brain Club." Listen and learn today!

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    Healing of the Heart

    Chuck and Dee Dee Breznau of Healing of the Heart Ministires in Michigan share their thoughts on the topic of "Spring Hope Alive." They share Biblical principles as well as testimonies from folks they have helped. Find out more at healingoftheheart.net. A great conversation here!

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    Birds on a Wire

    The newest novel by award-winning author Katie Powner takes us inside the world of foster care in America. The story of a biological mother and a foster mother who care for the same child is both absorbing and moving. Find out more from this rich conversation and check out this and all her books @ katiepowner.com. You will enjoy and learn from meeting Katie here!

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    The Hallway Miracle

    Cara Shine, author, speaker, lay pastor, and Bible study teacher, shares her story of coming to Jesus Christ as a Jewish woman. The love of Christian teachers around her and a principal with a unique prayer ministry brought her to the cross in the midst of terrorism by the Beltway Sniper.

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    Summer for the Soul

    Christina Joy Hommes is our guest for this conversation. She is a Christian devotional writer, a Bible teacher, and an encourager to folks everywhere. People in homes and churches around the world enjoy her poems, her books, and her teaching videos on YouTube. You can be lifted up by our discussion today! Find out more at VibrantHope.com.

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    Twenty-Four + One

    Ash Ruddy is a wife, mother, award-winning business coach, educator, and a former Miss Vermont, as well as an author and speaker. Her new book, "Twenty-four + One," chronicles her motherhood journey, as her son Michael was born at twenty-four months and one week. You'll be astounded at and elevated by her story of love, faith, and courage.

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    Archaeology and the People of the Bible

    Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy uses his education and wide experiences working digs in many countries to show the evidence that the people of the Bible were real folks and to reinforce the reliability of God's Word. This is scholarly and also very readable. A great guest!

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    Paul's Enslavement: The Early Life of Saul the Zealot

    Retired professor of theology and Fulbright scholar Dr. Mark R. Fairchild talks about his new book, unearthing and examining clues that lead to his conclusion that the man who became the Apostle Paul grew up as a slave in the Roman Empire.

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    God's Generation of Hope: A Guide Through Deuteronomy

    Author Carl Barrett issues a call to action for parents to keep their children and the entire family connected to the Lord. In an era in which external forces are bent on destroying the family, Mr. Barrett explores God's Word in a call to return to the Lord and His ways. This timely book is a must read for new and seasoned parents alike.

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    An Appearance of Impropriety

    Attorney and author Jayna Breigh joins us to talk about her latest book, a romantic legal drama that weaves life change, peril, and romance into a fascinating story set in the legal community in LA. (Recorded Autumn 2025)

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    Through Water and Stone

    Join us for a conversation with author Karen Barnett about her latest book "Through Water and Stone," a novel set in Zion Nation Park, full of mystery and secrets. Ponder: What truly makes up a family? (Recorded Autumn 2025)

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    Three Strikes and You're Forgiven

    Forgiving others can be very tough. Join Pastor Micah E. Davis for a conversation about forgiveness, in light of the death of Charlie Kirk's assassination and Erika's forgiveness of his killer. What is forgiveness and how do we practice it?

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    Jeane Burgess - 2026

    Conversation with Jeane Burgess, a member of the Peoria tribe in Oklahoma, about her new ministry opportunities in 2026. This may just inspire you to action in the months ahead!

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    Joanne Knowlton

    Retired English teacher and librarian Joanne Knowlton joins us to discuss the Bible, "To Kill a Mockingbird," and Jane Austen.

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Bullen's Bookshelf brings you conversations with authors, leaders, and readers about books, the arts, and American culture with your host, Greg Bullen.

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Gregory H. Bullen

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