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Into the Heart of Middle-earth with Kaitlyn Facista
Apr 17, 2026
34m 51s
The Gift of Poetry and the Natural World with Paul J. Pastor
Mar 13, 2026
33m 26s
The Christian Themes in Snow White with Dr. Vigen Guroian
Feb 27, 2026
45m 50s
The World of Fairy Tales with Grace Fitzpatrick
Feb 13, 2026
40m 41s
Taking Young Readers Seriously with Randy Boyagoda
Jan 30, 2026
38m 15s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17/26 | Into the Heart of Middle-earth with Kaitlyn Facista✨ | J.R.R. TolkienCatholic faith+4 | Kaitlyn Facista | Tea with TolkienWord on Fire+3 | — | TolkienCatholic+6 | — | 34m 51s | |
| 3/13/26 | The Gift of Poetry and the Natural World with Paul J. Pastor✨ | poetrynatural world+3 | Paul J. Pastor | Wiseblood BooksWord on Fire+2 | — | poetrynatural world+5 | — | 33m 26s | |
| 2/27/26 | The Christian Themes in Snow White with Dr. Vigen Guroian✨ | Christian themesfairy tales+3 | Dr. Vigen Guroian | Word on FireWordonFire.org+4 | — | Christian themesSnow White+3 | — | 45m 50s | |
| 2/13/26 | The World of Fairy Tales with Grace Fitzpatrick✨ | fairy talesstorytelling+3 | Grace Fitzpatrick | Ignatius PressWord on Fire+2 | — | fairy talesstorytelling+3 | — | 40m 41s | |
| 1/30/26 | Taking Young Readers Seriously with Randy Boyagoda✨ | young readersYA literature+3 | Randy Boyagoda | Word on FireDante's Indiana+3 | — | young readersYA literature+3 | — | 38m 15s | |
| 1/16/26 | How Story Prepares Children for Suffering with Anthony D'Ambrosio✨ | storytellingsuffering+4 | Anthony D'Ambrosio | Word on FireSherwood Fellows+1 | — | storytellingsuffering+6 | — | 46m 57s | |
| 12/12/25 | Entering the Advent Story with Laura Kelly Fanucci✨ | Adventchildren's literature+3 | Laura Kelly Fanucci | Hallow AppNPR+5 | Minnesota | Adventchildren+5 | — | 36m 30s | |
| 11/28/25 | Building a Home Library with Nell O'Leary✨ | home librarychildren's literature+4 | Nell O'Leary | Word on Fire Institute | St. Paul | home librarychildren's books+4 | — | 37m 42s | |
| 11/14/25 | The Path of Virtue with Dr. Grace Hamman✨ | virtuevices+3 | Dr. Grace Hamman | Old Books with GraceWord on Fire Votive+2 | Denver, Colorado | virtuevices+3 | — | 41m 28s | |
| 10/31/25 | A Heavenly Imagination with Gracie Jagla✨ | children's literatureHeaven+3 | Gracie Jagla | Word on Fire VotiveCuddle Up+2 | — | Catholic children's authorHeaven-centric books+3 | — | 35m 37s | |
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| 10/17/25 | Making Scripture Come Alive with Emily Stimpson Chapman | Haley interviews Emily Stimpson Chapman. Emily is mom to three toddlers, the voice behind popular Substack Through a Glass Darkly and co-host of The Visitation Sessions Podcast. She is a household name in the Catholic writing world, co-authoring books with Scott Hahn and writing for both children and adults. In this episode we're talking about her brand new project with Word on Fire Votive: The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics. We are offering a bit of a behind-the-scenes look today at the birth of this incredible book, what it was like to collaborate on it for the past two years, and our dreams for the impact this book will have on the next generation. Learn more about The Story of All Stories and the other titles available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | Shaping Young Minds for Joy with Shemaiah Gonzalez | Haley interviews Shemaiah Gonzalez, a Catholic writer, wife, and mom to two teenage boys living in Seattle. In this episode they discuss the delight of sharing good literature with our children and practical ways to cultivate a reading life in the home. They also explore Shemaiah's latest book Undaunted Joy, the strange coexistence of joy and suffering, and the revolutionary defiance it takes to intentionally live joyfully in a culture of despair. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Can Imperfect Parents Raise Saints? with Colleen Pressprich | Haley interviews Colleen Pressprich, an author of books for both kids and grown-ups including her new release Real Moms of Real Saints. Colleen is a former missionary and Montessori teacher and currently stays busy homeschooling her children. In this episode, they discuss the spiritual journeys and often very messy lives of the mothers of Catholic saints. Colleen has a lot of wisdom to share after spending time researching these holy (and sometimes very flawed women) to share about their parenting wins and failures and what we can learn from these astounding figures to support the children in our lives. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | The Dignity of Dependence with Leah Libresco Sargeant | Haley interviews Leah Libresco Sargeant, a writer and speaker whose work covers religion, culture, statistics, and family policy. Leah is a Catholic convert and the author of Building the Benedict Option and Arriving at Amen. She runs a popular substack community Other Feminisms.. In this episode they discuss her new book, The Dignity of Dependence, and exploring how parents should model love and care for the vulnerable among us, embrace the reality of differences that make us more vulnerable without shame, and both receive and give the grace that helps build up the kingdom of God in our world. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Reviving Sacred Beauty with Kate Capato | Haley interviews Kate Capato, a professional painter of Catholic Sacred Art, inspirational speaker, and dance choreographer. In this episode they explore what led to a Catholic culture that deprioritized beauty and how and why this landscape is changing. They also discuss Kate's artistic journey, her mission to share beauty, and how to form children with a love for the beautiful. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | Navigating Libraries and Raising Readers with Elizabeth Nava | Haley interviews Elizabeth Nava, a school librarian in Dallas, TX, advocate for Catholic education, and mom of two voracious young readers. In this episode they discuss cultivating the reading life of young people, hacks for getting the most out of our public libraries, what kind of books to offer children, and what trends Elizabeth sees in children's literature today. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | Forming Young Creatives with Wonder and Hope with Millie Florence | Haley interviews Millie Florence, author of the brand new middle grade fantasy novel Beyond Mulberry Glen. Millie lives in Illinois and published her first book at age thirteen! In this episode we're discussing her new title, the education and environment that prepared her for becoming such a young author, and the call to write books that lead young readers to hope. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 4/4/25 | Painting Wonder with Katie Wray Schon | Haley interviews Katie Wray Schon, an author, illustrator, and mother of three living in Texas. In this episode they discuss Katie's artistic journey, the life and work of Pauline Baynes, the wonderful titles Pauline famously illustrated including The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, and the picture book biography of Pauline titled Painting Wonder that Katie is publishing with Waxwing Books. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | Encountering Scripture with Fresh Eyes with R.J. Sheffler | Haley interviews Rose John Sheffler, the author of Past Watchful Dragons, a brand new book of fairy tales releasing from Word on Fire Votive on March 31st. Rose is a Catholic writer living in Kentucky with her philosopher husband and three children. In this episode they discuss the draw of fairy tales and how a world of fantasy helps us to see through the veil of familiarity that can hold us back from seeing the truth and experiencing God's world with awe and wonder. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 2/21/25 | Teaching Kids to Swim in the Deep Waters of Life with Katy Carl | Haley interviews Katy Carl, the Editor of Word on Fire Luminor, a new literary imprint. Katy is also the author of multiple books including As Earth Without Water, the editor emeritus of Dappled Things magazine, and writer in residence at the University of St. Thomas--Houston. This episode discusses the part that literature plays in helping our children navigate the waters of life and what attitude we should have toward helping them to swim. It also explores communication, the joy and value of encountering books that we love again and again, and the kind of humility we should bring to the table as readers and as parents. You can find more about Word on Fire Luminor, the new imprint led by Katy Carl at www.wordonfire.org/luminor including information about entering the short story contest. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 2/7/25 | Cultivating the Faith of Science-Minded Children | Haley interviews Thomas Salerno, an educator, author, freelance essayist, and podcaster from Long Island, New York. With a bachelor's degree in anthropology and background in the fossil labs of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, he turned to writing during the pandemic in 2020. This episode discusses Thomas's debut children's book The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones which just released from Word on Fire Votive and explores the importance of teaching children to integrate faith and science and helping them to develop friendships with the saints. You can find Thomas Salerno's new book The Riddle of the Tongue-Stones available for order from the Word on Fire Bookstore. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 1/24/25 | An Undercover Poet Shares the Joy of Language with A.M. Juster | Haley interviews A.M. Juster, poet, translator, and author. For many years he lived a double life as an undercover poet while working in senior roles in the federal government and biotech industry. His work has appeared in Poetry, The Paris Review, and The Hudson Review. And next fall W.W. Norton will release his translation of Petrarch's Canzoniere. This episode discusses Juster's surprising trajectory into poetry, his first children's book Girlatee, and how to give children a love for the beauty of language. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 1/10/25 | Sacred Art and the Beauty of Conversion with Chris Lewis | Haley interviews Chris Lewis, a Catholic illustrator and owner of BARITUS, a Catholic illustration studio with a huge Instagram following. Chris's work honors the rich artistic legacy of the Catholic Church and has a unique modern style that resonates with the faithful today. In this episode, Chris shares about his conversion to Catholicism, his artistic vision, the beauty of creating images of the saints, and the depth and richness of our Catholic faith. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | Our Brains, Storytelling, and Not Being Afraid of Technology with Dr. Sarah Jane Murray | Haley interviews Dr. Sarah Jane Murray, an award-winning Professor of Great Texts & Creative Writing at Baylor University, an EMMY®-nominated filmmaker, and the translator (with Dr. Matthieu Boyd) of the medieval French Moralized Ovid. With a background in medieval texts, Dr. Murray is interested in all kinds of storytelling: books, films, and even virtual reality. In today's episode Haley and Dr. Murray discuss what makes stories meaningful, how they affect us on a neurological level, and what concerns we should have about what stories are consumed by young people. They also explore the future of storytelling, preserving the Great Books, and whether we should view new technologies with fear or embrace them with open arms. | — | ||||||
| 12/6/24 | True Myth, the Inklings, and the Creative Value of Good Graphic Novels with John Hendrix | Haley interviews John Hendrix, a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and Chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. His books include The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, Drawing Is Magic, and The Mythmakers, a new graphic novel about the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. In this episode Haley and John discuss the great value of having companions on the way in both the creative and the spiritual life, how the Gospel as the true myth, and ways to encourage reluctant readers with highly illustrated books like graphic novels. Learn more about the children's literature available from Word on Fire Votive. Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes of the The Votive Podcast biweekly on WordonFire.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Do you enjoy this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member to support the production of the Votive Podcast and other initiatives from Word on Fire. Our ministry depends on the support of listeners like you! Become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity. | — | ||||||
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1 placement across 1 market.
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