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TTR: Betsy St. Amant on the Whens, Wheres, and Whys of Dating

TTR: Betsy St. Amant on the Whens, Wheres, and Whys of Dating

Join me tonight on Teen Talk Radio at 10pm EST as I chat with Betsy St. Amant while we attempt to answer some tough questions about dating. When is the right time to start? How do I know if a guy is a good choice? Where should I go on dates? What kinds of dates are best? When should I say no?

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Look what showed up on my porch this morning

Look what showed up on my porch this morning

Girl talk releases on 2/1 in bookstores everywhere, like right here on Amazon. If you're local to Champaign, IL, my two co-authors, Natalie (14) and Emily (11) and I will be at the Family Bookstore on 2/4 to launch the book, then again in the Orland Park store on 2/11.

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My cluttered margins. . .a confession

My cluttered margins. . .a confession

On one hand, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that much of what fills my plate is of God. On the other hand, I know that He never asked me to complete my tasks at super-human speed. On one hand, I know that my heart is right and that I want nothing more than to be a light and share God Word and His plan with other people. On the other hand, I know that He wants me to know Him as much as I want to make Him known. On one hand, I wouldn't trade a bit of what I have on my plate for an empty one. On the other hand, a nap would be nice.

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TTR: Stephanie Morrill asks, what’s the big deal about purity?; Lisa Grace on the eBook to movie process

TTR: Stephanie Morrill asks, what’s the big deal about purity?; Lisa Grace on the eBook to movie process

My first guest is Stephanie Morrill. She's the host of a great website for teen writers called Go Teen Writers! and she's also the author of a super fun series called The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt. Tonight we'll be talking about Steph's books, and we'll also ask (and attempt to answer) the question: What's the big deal about purity? Following my chat with Stephanie, we'll be switching gears completely. We'll hear from Lisa Grace, the author of "the Christian's alternative to the Twilight series." The first in her series has been optioned for a movie. Join us to hear all about that process.

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TTR: Beware of Christians, interview with DVD giveaways

TTR: Beware of Christians, interview with DVD giveaways

Tonight on Teen Talk Radio, two special guests and a BIG giveaway! In the film BEWARE OF CHRISTIANS, four recent college graduates, all Christians, trek across Europe, cameras in hand and questions in mind. From London to Barcelona to Rome, Paris and beyond, they engage with young locals and fellow travelers to find out how Christians are perceived and examine the relevance of their own faith in today’s world.

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Teens' Side blog

TTR: Betsy St. Amant on the Whens, Wheres, and Whys of Dating

TTR: Betsy St. Amant on the Whens, Wheres, and Whys of Dating

Join me tonight on Teen Talk Radio at 10pm EST as I chat with Betsy St. Amant while we attempt to answer some tough questions about dating. When is the right time to start? How do I know if a guy is a good choice? Where should I go on dates? What kinds of dates are best? When should I say no?

Read more

Look what showed up on my porch this morning

Look what showed up on my porch this morning

Girl talk releases on 2/1 in bookstores everywhere, like right here on Amazon. If you're local to Champaign, IL, my two co-authors, Natalie (14) and Emily (11) and I will be at the Family Bookstore on 2/4 to launch the book, then again in the Orland Park store on 2/11.

Read more

My cluttered margins. . .a confession

My cluttered margins. . .a confession

On one hand, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that much of what fills my plate is of God. On the other hand, I know that He never asked me to complete my tasks at super-human speed. On one hand, I know that my heart is right and that I want nothing more than to be a light and share God Word and His plan with other people. On the other hand, I know that He wants me to know Him as much as I want to make Him known. On one hand, I wouldn't trade a bit of what I have on my plate for an empty one. On the other hand, a nap would be nice.

Read more

TTR: Stephanie Morrill asks, what’s the big deal about purity?; Lisa Grace on the eBook to movie process

TTR: Stephanie Morrill asks, what’s the big deal about purity?; Lisa Grace on the eBook to movie process

My first guest is Stephanie Morrill. She's the host of a great website for teen writers called Go Teen Writers! and she's also the author of a super fun series called The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt. Tonight we'll be talking about Steph's books, and we'll also ask (and attempt to answer) the question: What's the big deal about purity? Following my chat with Stephanie, we'll be switching gears completely. We'll hear from Lisa Grace, the author of "the Christian's alternative to the Twilight series." The first in her series has been optioned for a movie. Join us to hear all about that process.

Read more

TTR: Beware of Christians, interview with DVD giveaways

TTR: Beware of Christians, interview with DVD giveaways

Tonight on Teen Talk Radio, two special guests and a BIG giveaway! In the film BEWARE OF CHRISTIANS, four recent college graduates, all Christians, trek across Europe, cameras in hand and questions in mind. From London to Barcelona to Rome, Paris and beyond, they engage with young locals and fellow travelers to find out how Christians are perceived and examine the relevance of their own faith in today’s world.

Read more

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