4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Shannon Bream—the number one New York Times bestselling author of The Women of the Bible Speak series—is with us today, and she's got just what you need if you're facing something that feels impossible.
On today's episode, Shannon will chronicle some unlikely biblical heroes whose stories mirror our own struggles and teach us about overcoming seemingly impossible situations. Plus, Shannon vulnerably shares her own impossible, and you will be blown away by God's grace and her perseverance!
This conversation will comfort, inspire, and equip you for all that you face because—the truth is—nothing is impossible with God.
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Last week, we flipped the mic and you got to hear my two sons interview me! If you joined us, you know this conversation only scratched the surface about ministry, blindness, writing, and speaking.
So today, we're picking right back up where we left off and going deeper into the story behind the ministry and the heart behind the microphone!
In Part Two of this special miniseries, the questions turn more personal as we talk about how C.S. Lewis found his way into my life during a season of depression—and how his words helped shape my faith, my thinking, and my writing. 
We also rewind to some surprising beginnings: my first exposure to audiobooks, why I wasn't a reader growing up (yes, really!), and the unexpected author who helped me come alive inside. Then we fast-forward to what may be on the horizon—a book I'm prayerfully considering writing next.
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For the last five years on the 4:13—and for the last eighteen years at Fresh Grounded Faith conferences—you've heard me spill the beans and interview incredible guests! But today, we're doing something we have never done before!
My two sons asked if they could turn the tables and interview me—to talk about the story behind the ministry and the heart behind the microphone. They wanted to unpack my life, my calling, and the journey that led us here. So, in this two-part miniseries, we're officially flipping the mic. 
As my boys ask the questions, you'll hear a candid, curious, revealing conversation about ministry, blindness, writing, speaking, and legacy. 
In Part One, we look back at how this ministry got started. Plus, I take you behind the scenes of writing and speaking—sharing some of my funniest moments along the way and what I've learned about reading the audience … especially without being able to see them.
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On today's episode, historian Joseph Loconte takes us inside the lives and friendship of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, two of the most influential Christian writers of the last century. 
Amid the devastation of World War II, their imaginative writing provided a vision of reality—one grounded in truth, valor, and virtue. It's through their stories that Tolkien and Lewis offered far more than escape, but a blueprint for resilience in times of crisis.
Joseph shares how looking at the world through the eyes of these two men can reveal the beauty and divine goodness that serve as an antidote to the lies, division, and hatred of our day.
Now… I may be a C.S. Lewis junkie, so I'll confess I nerded out a little in this conversation! But whether you've read every word they wrote or barely know their names, you'll enjoy this life-giving and thoughtful conversation about friendship, faith, and the power of story.
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You may know your love language—but what if you're speaking it with the wrong accent?
Dr. Gary Chapman has helped more than 150 million people discover their "love language," but knowing the language is just the beginning. That's because each love language has dialects! Miss the dialect, and even the right language can fall flat.
So today, Gary joins me to share why love so often gets lost in translation and how learning to speak the right dialect at the right time is key to a deeper connection.
Whether you're dating, married, or seeking to deepen lifelong friendships, this conversation will give you the tools you need for all your relationships.
And since it's almost Valentine's Day💕, stick around until the end… because I just might sing a little love song I wrote for my stud husband! 🎶
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