Bookish Talks with Lia

Friendship can be one of God's greatest gifts, but building and maintaining meaningful relationships isn't always easy. In this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Bailey T. Hurley to discuss her new book, The Friendship Devotional: 40 Days to Move Past Loneliness and Find Your Community.Bailey shares why so many women struggle with loneliness, what it looks like to cultivate deeper friendships as adults, and how Scripture can guide us through every season of friendship. We also discuss the four stages of friendship growth—Planting, Tending, Pruning, and Blooming—and practical ways to build stronger, more intentional relationships.In this episode:The four seasons of friendship growthMaking new friends as an adultNavigating friendship challenges and conflictBecoming a better friend through spiritual growthPractical ways to deepen relationshipsFinding community in every season of lifeConnect with Bailey:Website: https://baileythurley.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileythurleyGrab the book: The Friendship Devotional: 40 Days to Move Past Loneliness and Find Your Community

In this episode, author Dustin Crowe joins me to discuss his book Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste. We talk about how seasons of suffering, waiting, spiritual dryness, and uncertainty can become places where we more clearly see God’s presence and work in our lives.Dustin unpacks key wilderness stories in Scripture including Hagar, Moses, David, Elijah, and Jesus, helping us understand how God is faithful and purposeful even in difficult and disorienting seasons. We also discuss his journey into writing and publishing, his pastoral ministry, and how believers can grow in trust when life feels unclear.If you are in a season of struggle or transition, this conversation will encourage you that your wilderness is not wasted and God is still at work.Connect with Dustin CroweWebsite: https://indycrowe.comBooks: Your Wilderness Is Not a Waste and The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks Connect with Lia:Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I am joined by Megan Hill, author and managing editor for The Gospel Coalition. We’re discussing her booklet Sabbath Rest, part of the Disciplines of Devotion series from Crossway.In this episode, we talk about what Sabbath rest is, why God gave it to us as a gift, and how to practically implement it in everyday life. Megan shares wisdom on slowing down in a culture of constant busyness, creating rhythms of rest, and learning to view Sabbath not as a burden, but as an opportunity to delight in God and commune with Him more deeply.Disciplines of Devotion Series⁠Sabbath Rest⁠ - Megan Hill & Winfree BrisleyBible Study - Glenna Marshall & Winfree BrisleyEvangelism -  Sharonda Cooper & Winfree BrisleyFasting -  Cassie Achermann & Winfree BrisleyPrayer - Courtney Reissig & Winfree BrisleyWorship - Emily Jensen & Winfree BrisleyConnect with Lia:Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠

In this episode of Bookish Talks with Lia, I am joined by author and Bible teacher Emily Jensen, co-founder of Risen Motherhood, to discuss her booklet Worship from The Gospel Coalition’s Disciplines of Devotion series.We talk about what it looks like to move beyond a limited view of worship as something reserved for Sunday mornings and see it instead as a daily, whole-life response to who God is and what He has done. Emily shares how worship can be practiced in everyday rhythms through our words, our works, and even our “why,” offering practical encouragement for women living in a distracted, do-it-all culture.We also talk about how worship shapes ordinary moments, why small and mundane faithfulness matters, and how women can grow in devotion to God when life feels full and scattered.Disciplines of Devotion SeriesWorship⁠ - Emily Jensen & Winfree BrisleyBible Study - Glenna Marshall & Winfree BrisleyEvangelism -  Sharonda Cooper & Winfree BrisleyFasting -  Cassie Achermann & Winfree BrisleyPrayer - Courtney Reissig & Winfree BrisleySabbath Rest - Megan Hill & Winfree BrisleyConnect with EmilyInstagram: @emilyajensenWebsite: emilyajensen.comConnect with Lia:Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠

In this episode, I am joined by author and Bible teacher Glenna Marshall to discuss her booklet in Crossway’s Disciplines of Devotion series, Bible Study.Together, we talk about what it looks like to build simple, sustainable rhythms for studying Scripture, especially in the middle of a distracted and busy culture. Glenna shares practical encouragement for women who want to grow in consistency, move past overwhelm, and find real joy in God’s Word.Disciplines of Devotion Series⁠Bible Study⁠ - Glenna Marshall & Winfree Brisley⁠Evangelism⁠ -  Sharonda Cooper & Winfree Brisley⁠Fasting⁠ -  Cassie Achermann & Winfree Brisley⁠Prayer⁠ - Courtney Reissig & Winfree Brisley⁠Sabbath Rest⁠ - Megan Hill & Winfree Brisley⁠Worship⁠ - Emily Jensen & Winfree BrisleyConnect with Glenna Marshall: Website: glennamarshall.com Instagram: ⁠@glennadmarshallConnect with Lia:Bookstagram: ⁠⁠@liarossreads⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookishtalkspodcast⁠