{"podcast":{"title":"Christian Readers Community Podcast","slug":"christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","podcast_index_feed_id":7059808,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6027540/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast--6027540","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/389dc628d25a77b0ea632c70b26a86b8.jpg","author":"Christian Readers Community","episode_count":85,"summary":"The Christian Readers Community podcast is a captivating space where passionate readers converge to discuss their favorite Christian books, authors, and genres. Join us as avid readers share insights into the profound impact of Christian literature on their lives. With occasional interviews featuring Christian authors, listeners are treated to firsthand discussions about the inspiration behind the books. Immerse yourself in the world of faith-based literature, ensuring you never run out of compelling book recommendations and discovering new authors to enrich your reading journey. Contact The Host, authorfaithijiga@gmail.com. Become one of us by joining our community. On Facebook, please click here to join: https://m.facebook.com/groups/... Subscribe to our YouTube channel via this link: https://youtube.com/ @TheChristianReadersCommunity?si=fT1-NDlYnnAbCPfQ A Personal Note to Our Listeners Thank you for being here—your time, attention, and heart make this community what it is. We are committed to keeping this platform accessible while maintaining a high standard of production and value. That comes with both time and financial investment. If this podcast has ever added value to you,…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T18:19:30.343121+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808"},"episode":{"title":"Matchmade Through Books with Mark R. Worden","slug":"matchmade-through-books-with-mark-r-worden","published_at":"2025-11-26T08:17:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808/matchmade-through-books-with-mark-r-worden","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/christian-readers-community-podcast-7059808","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/matchmade-through-books-with-mark-r-worden--68752434","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68752434/imported_1764054070525944_audio.mp3","summary":"Some stories remind us that God writes the best love stories—and this episode is one of them. In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, Mark R. Worden takes us on a journey through faith, calling, and the unexpected ways God weaves lives together. Mark shares how he and his wife, Connie, first connected through books—yes, books! What began as a simple exchange of Christian titles in an online author group became a friendship… and then a marriage built on purpose, ministry, and a shared love for storytelling. We also explore Mark’s transition from missionary life to becoming an author, his powerful devotional HE IS! Knowing God through Fifty Scriptural Meditations, and how God continues to lead him and Connie as they serve through their writing ministry. Their story is not just beautiful—it is a reminder that obedience, faith, and creativity can open doors to blessings we never saw coming. If you're a lover of Christian books, faith stories, or God-ordained connections, this is one episode you’ll absolutely treasure. --- Mark is giving away free copy of his book to our listeners. Download your copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/... About the Author — Mark R. Worden Mark R. Worden concluded in the 3rd grade that God existed when his teacher introduced him to infinity numbers—“You can count forward and backwards forever and ever!” Although he later wrestled with submitting to God, his story of salvation is shared in the preface of his award-winning devotional theology book, HE IS! Knowing God through Fifty Scriptural Meditations. Mark gladly provides a free PDF of his book to anyone who asks. In fact, it was through offering this devotional in a Facebook Christian author group in 2023 that he met his wife, Connie Cook Worden. They began reading each other’s…","meta_description":"Some stories remind us that God writes the best love stories—and this episode is one of them. In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, Mark R. 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