Ice Cream with Authors: Christian Books for Kids 7-13
Imagine sitting down for a scoop of your favorite ice cream while chatting with an author who writes the stories you love. Welcome to Ice Cream with Authors, 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 up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. Whether you’re a budding bookworm or a seasoned reader, this podcast is your chance to discover new Christian children’s books, meet inspiring writers, and enjoy sweet stories that nourish the soul. Tune in, and let’s share a treat together!
For podcast inquiries, please contact us at icecreamwithauthors@gmail.com.
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 33: Author Visit with Kristen Joy Wilks
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting once again with Kristen Joy Wilks. Kristen Joy Wilks writes from a remote mountain meadow that alternates between quiet and chaos. The mom of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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38:41
Episode 32: Author Visit with Becca Wierwille
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with co-host Becca Wierwille to talk about her new chapter book series, the Scout & Barnaby Mysteries, available now to order early t...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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25:10
Episode 31: Author Visit with Marty Machowski
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Marty Machowski. Marty Machowski is a pastor and author of over 25 books for church and home. Many of Marty's books blend Bible Study wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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32:36
Mini Scoop: Land of Giants
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a “Mini Scoop” episode to celebrate our friend Laurie Christine’s new book, Land of Giants, book two in The Dragon Slayer Bible Series! Land of Giants is an action-packed...
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Season 2
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Episode 30: The Inside Scoop on How We Publish Our Books
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are sharing the inside scoop on how we publish our books. We talk about the differences between indie and traditional publishing, why we both chose to publish independently, and the basic steps of o...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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33:19
Episode 29: Author Visit with Carolyn Leiloglou
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Carolyn Leiloglou. Carolyn is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four w...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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24:05
Episode 28: Author Visit with Meredith Davis
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Meredith Davis. Meredith writes middle grade books about super powerful kids (and all kids can be super powerful!). Her superpowers inc...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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34:48
Episode 27: Author Visit with Sandra Chambers
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Sandra Chambers. Sandra is a wife, mother, new grandmother, author, former teacher, and founder and former host of the 5-Minute Parentin...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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21:22
Episode 26: Author Visit with Bill Myers
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Bill Myers. Bill Myers is a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker. To date, his books and videos have sold over 8 million copies, and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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27:45
Episode 25: Author Visit with Shawn Smith
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Shawn Smith. Shawn is an author, historian, librarian, and missionary whose love for books began in her childhood when her dad opened a Christian bookstore. Her debut nove...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:09
Episode 24: Author Visit with Kathryn Butler
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Kathryn Butler. Kathryn is a trauma surgeon turned writer and homeschooling mom. She is the author of the Dream Keeper Saga....
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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39:07
Episode 23: Author Visit with Marianne Hering
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Marianne Hering. Marianne is the author or coauthor of 36 Imagination Station books that show key moments in Christian History. She wants to...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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32:49
Episode 22: Welcome to Season 2!
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we’re kicking off the start of Season 2! Tune in to learn what we’ve been up to this summer and what you can expect from Season 2 of the show.Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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16:44
Episode 21: Season 1 Finale
In this finale to Season 1 of Ice Cream with Authors, we’re mixing things up with our very first quiz show! Four of our Season 1 guests (JJ Johnson, Millie Florence, Laurie Christine, and Kristen Joy Wilks) return to the podcast—not to...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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37:00
Episode 20: Author Visit with S. D. Smith
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with S. D. Smith. S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million+ selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. In 2025,...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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32:08
Episode 19: Author Visit with Kristen Joy Wilks
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Kristen Joy Wilks. Kristen Joy Wilks writes from a remote mountain meadow that alternates between quiet and chaos. Her stories highlight ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:14
Mini Scoop: Behind the Scenes at Great Homeschool Convention 2025
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are doing a “Mini Scoop” episode with a few small scoops of behind-the-scenes fun. We filmed this episode in person after our first day at Great Homeschool Convention in Columbus, Ohio, so we’re exc...
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Season 1
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7:36
Episode 18: Author Visit with Mark Wainwright
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Mark Wainwright. Mark Wainwright loves using words to entertain, instruct, and inspire. After 16 years in the book publishing industry...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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26:32
Episode 17: Author Visit with Author Visit with Ella Shine (Penny Reeve and Cecily Paterson)
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Ella Shine. Ella Shine LOVES pets of all kinds. She lives in Sydney, Australia with her three cats, four bunnies, parakeet, bearded dra...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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22:35
Episode 16: Author Visit with Amanda Trumpower
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with co-host Amanda Trumpower to talk about her Power Pup series. Amanda writes for Jesus lovers who dig dragons, detectives, and droids...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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24:31
Episode 15: Author Visit with Becca Wierwille
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with co-host Becca Wierwille to talk about the third and final book in the Road Trip Rescue series, Road Trip Redemption. Becca ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:03
Episode 14: The Inside Scoop on Selling Books at Teach Them Diligently 2025
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are sharing the inside scoop on selling books at Teach Them Diligently 2025 in Dayton, Ohio. We (Becca Wierwille and Amanda Trumpower, hosts of Ice Cream with Authors) had so much fun as vendors and...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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15:40
Episode 13: Author Visit with Laurie Christine
In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Laurie Christine. Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, Bible teacher, wife and mom to four wild, wonderful boys. She writes adv...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:55
