Sacha Lamb is a 2018 Lambda Literary Fellow in Young Adult fiction, and graduate in Library and Information Science and History from Simmons University. Their debut novel, When The Angels Left the Old Country, is a Sydney Taylor and Stonewall award winner, a Printz Honor book, and a National Jewish Book Award finalist, and received the Mythopoeic F…

There are five integral parts to the gospel of salvation. We look at the first two today.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Ruth Behar is a Cuban-American author and currently a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. Her work, spanning fiction, poetry, and memoir, includes Lucky Broken Girl, Letters From Cuba, and her latest, Across So Many Seas. As you'll hear on the podcast, Ruth has a lot of fans here at the Ferndale Library. About her latest book, …

Discipleship is important for all Christians, including missionaries.Av Pastor Larry Nelson

Discipleship is an important part of missions, both before going to the field and while there.Av Pastor Larry Nelson

This week, we're chatting with esteemed studio artist Boisali Biswas, who specializes in mixed-media fiber arts. Biswas recorded this podcast episode just before the closing of her exhibition, which was hosted here at the Ferndale Library throughout the late winter and featured some of her painted weavings and quilts. Biswas has an incredible story…

We went ahead and recorded an entire episode using the phrase "Third Space," which is used significantly less than the original phrase: "Third PLACE." But oh well. As library staff, we like the word "space" because it just seems to imply much more possibility! Anyway, whether you say "Third Place" or "Third Space," the idea is simple: it's not your…

Felicia B. George is a native Detroiter who loves Detroit history and culture. She earned her doctorate in anthropology from Wayne State University, where she is now an adjunct professor. Her new book, When Detroit Played The Numbers, tells the true story of how Detroit entrepreneurs created a thriving - if illegal - lottery system to support thems…

Andrew Meinzinger, serving in Sri Lanka with Child Evangelism Fellowship, talks with us today about why he has gone to Sri Lanka, and why we should be willing to share with others about what Christ has done for us.Av Andy Meinzinger

Roman Historian, author and podcaster, Emma Southon joined us on the podcast (all the way from Belfast) to discuss two of her recent books, A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome and A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire. Emma Southon has a PhD in Ancient History from the University of Birmingh…

The Holy Spirit is involved in our lives. He helps us, guides us and intercedes for us.Av Lyle Hughs

This week, we have a panel comprised of DOCTOR WHO fans who are not only ready to discuss their favorite "doctors," their favorite episodes, and their favorite companions, but they're also here to explain the long popular British science-fiction television series to the "uninitiated," and get them excited about diving in. In fact, curious new fans …

Romans 8 ,and other associated scriptures, tell us why we suffer and what God's purpose in it is for Christians.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

They're considered classic for a reason, right? This week, our film-loving staff are talking about movies that have stood the test of time, from 1934's The Thin Man, to 1979's Alien, to a pair of John Carpenter picks, including 1988's They Live. Find us on social media and tell us YOUR picks for "classic films that still hold up..." And remember, y…

We're talking about music books! Books about musicians and music history! In your local library, following the Dewey Decimal System, you'll likely find them between 780-782, as far as call numbers go. Titles discussed include: Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman Life by Keith Richard Please Kill Me by Gillian McCain and Legs McNeil Season of t…

As we look at Romans 8:17 and other scripture, we take a close look at what it means to be an Heir of God.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Our staff discuss some of the most historic and alarming "snubs" in the history of the Oscars (aka The Academy Awards), all of which are, of course, subjective. But we also remind you that your public library is already circulating nearly all of the films that have received nominations this year. Plus, there's still time for you to mark your calend…

It is an amazing thing that we have a Heavenly Father. Which means we have access to someone even more powerful than an earthly monarch.Av Rob Robbins

Fresh off her appearance on The Today Show, having had her most recent book, The Waters, selected as their January 'Read with Jenna' Book Club pick..., the acclaimed Michigan-based author Bonnie Jo Campbell joins us on our podcast! A master of rural noir returns this winter with a fierce, mesmerizing novel about exceptional women and the soul of a …

Today, we focus on what Romans has to say about how the Spirit liberates us from the bondage to sin and what God's adoption means to us.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Dan Cafferty is a multifaceted artist with several unique projects spanning the genres of rock, R&B, soul, and funk. He'll be leading an upcoming SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND event, here at the Ferndale Library on Sunday, February 18, at 2pm, featuring Steve Taylor, Emily Rose, and Michelle Held. Find more information on Dan Cafferty here: https://www.…

It takes the work of the Spirit to kill the desires of the flesh. And it needs to be done daily. God's Spirit is the active agent for obedience and change in our lives.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Join us on February 8th for an Opening Reception to Mara Magyarosi-Laytner's exhibition and book launch: The Untended Garden. The Untended Garden is a visual reflection structured in three acts – the expectations of women as informed by society and culture, the transformation that women reach as they break through during their coming of age, and th…

The staff of the Ferndale Library can often be found...OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY. Learn about all of the valuable community partnerships we've forged over the years and listen to exclusive interviews with local organizations and businesses like Drifter Coffee, the Ferndale Project, Ferndale Public Schools, and Affirmations Community Center.…

When we give our lives to Christ, we no longer owe the flesh anything. We owe God everything.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

This week, Jeff and Mary Grahame are looking back at their recent presentation at the Michigan Library Association's annual conference--a session on HOW we talk about Intellectual Freedoms with our library patrons. At that conference, our podcast hosts were greeted by Matthew Lawrence, who currently works at the Herrick District Library. Lawrence w…

We all face the problem of wanting to live a righteous life, but as Romans 8 shows us, unless we have the Holy Spirit, we are not able to.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Our staff provides reading recommendations from our non-fiction sections! We have three librarians on this panel discussion providing their favorites among the many recently added titles, covering the arts, the sciences, the histories, and everything in between! Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell Alice Ne…

Romans 8 shows a distinct difference between those living in the flesh and those living in the Spririt.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Join our staff on a (tabletop) adventure, doing a quick play-through of a Role-Playing Game that's available here in our library. We have quite a few options, actually, which we'll list off at the end of this episode. Listen to find out whether or not our three competing panelists can work together to forge intergalactic peace and solve a cosmic co…

Romans 8 is the jewel, the focal point of the book of Romans. This is what all the talk about the Law and Freedom and our security in Christ find their focus.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Wisdom is not simply knowledge, but that knowledge applied. But there are two vastly different types of wisdom.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Our God is the God of the Impossible. And He shows us that He can do the impossible by bringing life where there has been none beforeAv Rob Robbins

Christ is the genuine, real and authentic Light by which all physical life and spiritual life is measured and revealed.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Flashing back to our very first episode, ever! This podcast started four years ago (nearly to the day!) This weekend, we're listening back to our debut, when we sat down with local author Josh Malerman, discussing his 2019 novel, Malorie. For more information on Josh, visit his website. www.joshmalerman.com But, you can also find more information o…

Sin is waiting for every opportunity to trip us up. So, a true believer needs a strong resolve to love and follow God's law.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

A look back at some of the highlights from our conversations with bestselling authors, including Lucy Clarke, C.J. Box, Steven Rowley, Grady Hendrix, Riley Sager, and J. Ryan Stradal. You can dive back into our recent episodes to hear the full interviews with each of these authors.Av Ferndale Area District Library

As Paul goes from verses 7-13 in Romans 7 to verses 14 on, he goes from past tense to present tense in his discussion of our relationship with sin and the law and the effect it has on our lives.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Looking for some year-end reading recommendations? Tune in for our latest episode where we hear from several members of our staff, providing a wide variety of selections from various genres. Titles & Staff include: Rodi - Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed Kricket - Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story by Julia Wertz Damon - Dear Mo…

Although God's law shows us our sin, God's law cannot be blamed/Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Jacqueline Suskin is a Detroit-based author of eight books. Along with her writing and poetry, she is also an educator who has been teaching workshops, hosting retreats, and creating spontaneous poetry around the world since 2009. With her project Poem Store, she has composed over forty thousand improvisational poems for patrons who chose a topic i…

Through our union with Christ, we have died to the law so that we are free to bear Spiritual fruit for God.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

We're talking about our favorite things to bake (and, specifically, which recipes we enjoy during certain seasons of the year). We also talk a lot about our extensive cookbook collection! Snacking Cakes Snaking Bakes Snackable Bakes Still We Rise Home Cooking Taste of Home's Fall Baking Everyday Bread by America's Test Kitchen The Brownie Diaries S…

When you receive wages, that means you are getting what you worked for. When you receive a gift, it is not something that is deserved.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

We review the differences of living by the law and living by God's grace and the consequences of our choices of which master we serve.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Abby and Daniel, the hosts of Save Me From My Shelf, joined us via Zoom (from England!) for another literary discussion of weirdo protagonists. This time, we've got a gothic round-up that includes John Thorpe (from Jane Austen's 'Northanger Abbey'), Count Dracula, Macbeth, and a special shoutout to Edgar Allen Poe! https://www.savemefrommyshelf.com…

Since we have been given a new life in Christ, we need to remember that we are His, and we should use our lives to glorify Him.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

As a Christian, living our new life with Christ, we must remember that sin is no longer our master.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker

Today, we're returning to a tried-and-true topic for us, Information Literacy! The American Library Association would describe Information Literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information... We first hosted a series of p…

As we live our lives in Christ, we need to continue to look to Him and what He has done for us as we grow to become more like Him.Av Pastor Kiyle Decker