Bookish Talks with Lia

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Healing After Church Hurt with Timothy St. John Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode, I’m joined by Timothy St. John, a counseling pastor and author of After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd.

We’re talking about church hurt and healing, what it is, how to recognize it, and what it looks like to begin healing in a healthy, biblical way. Timothy shares practical wisdom and Scripture-based guidance for processing pain, rebuilding trust, and discerning what a healthy church community can look like after hurt.

In this episode, we cover:

What church hurt is and how to recognize it
How to begin healing after church hurt
What it looks like to rebuild trust after church hurt
Biblical wisdom for navigating church community after pain

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After Church Hurt by Timothy St. John

Finding Satisfaction in God Alone with Joanna Kimbrel Apr 06, 2026

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In this episode, I am joined by Joanna Kimbrel to talk about her devotional, You Are Satisfied: Devotions for Your Longing Heart (Gospel Truth for Women). We’re diving into how we can find true contentment and satisfaction in God—even when life feels messy, disappointing, or uncertain.

Joanna shares practical ways to turn to Scripture, trust God’s provision, and focus on the Giver rather than the gift. We also talk about finding hope in God’s promises, His plan, and His presence, and what it looks like to grow in satisfaction that lasts.

If you’ve ever felt restless, longing, or like your heart won’t be satisfied, this conversation is for you.

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Living as a Woman in God’s Design with Jen Oshman Mar 30, 2026

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In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I’m joined by Jen Oshman, author, Bible teacher, and women’s ministry leader, to talk about her newest study, Very Good: What the Bible Says About Being a Woman.

There are so many messages coming at women about who we are and what our lives should look like. It can feel overwhelming trying to sort through what’s true and what’s just noise. In this conversation, we slow down and look at what Scripture actually says about being a woman and how that shapes the way we live today.

Jen shares the heart behind Very Good, a 7-session Bible study that walks through the story of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. We talk about identity, purpose, and what it looks like to understand our place in God’s design. We also touch on how to approach difficult passages, think through cultural messages, and live faithfully in today’s world.

This conversation is both grounding and encouraging, especially if you’ve ever felt the tension between what culture says and what God’s Word teaches. My hope is that it points you back to Scripture with clarity and confidence.

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