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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 been a newspaper reporter, magazine writer, and college English teacher, and is currently a homeschool mom to four children and teaches at a homeschool co-op. While she has many short fiction credits, Emmett and the Epic Word Searches is her debut novel.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves u...

Does God Cause Natural Disasters?

When hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires hit, is God behind it—or just watching it happen? In this episode of the Why Do Christians podcast, Mark, Pastor Burt, and Pastor Josh tackle one of the most frequently asked questions of believers and skeptics: Does God cause natural disasters?They walk through biblical examples like the Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, Jonah’s storm, and Jesus’ words in Luke 13, wrestling with God’s judgment, Satan’s activity, and a broken creation. Along the way they unpack what it means for God to allow vs cause suffering, why we can’t claim a specific disaster is p...

From Tragedy to Triumph: Davey Blackburn's Journey of Faith and Healing

In this powerful interview, Davey Blackburn shares his journey of grief, faith, and healing after the tragic loss of his wife and unborn child. Discover how he found hope in God's presence, the importance of wrestling with God, and practical insights on forgiveness and mental health.