Unabridged is a bookish podcast hosted by teachers. We release episodes twice a month, including a monthly Book Club episode and other bookish topics full of recommendations for your TBR list. Join us for bookish fun at our website unabridgedpod.com, on social media @unabridgedpod, or via email at unabridgedpod@gmail.com.
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Our Faith Our Country Podcast, discusses walking with Christ and the importance of faith in America's foundation. OFOC is hosted by former pro football coach and sports executive Jason Bryant Jennings.
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We're back with Season 8 of Unabridged: A Book Podcast! Join us for a special "Get to Know the Hosts" episode where we catch up on their summer adventures, bookish highlights, and what’s been keeping them inspired. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, this episode offers a personal look at the people behind the mic. Tune in no…
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Jesse Q. Sutanto's VERA WONG'S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS - June 2024 Book Club
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Are you looking for a cozy mystery with a lot of spilled tea? Be sure to join us as we read and discuss Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) as our June 2024 book club pick! This cozy mystery is a perfect summer read that will warm your heart despite the dead body at its center. We're continuing …
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Natasha Owens returns to OFOC to discuss her new hit song "The Chosen One" as well her time with President Donald Trump's administration. Watch The Chosen One Music Video Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonBryantJ Find Us on Social Media IG: FaithCountryPod Facebook: FaithCountryPod Natasha's O…
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Are you looking for quick reads to breeze through this summer? We're bringing you recommendations for short books to put on your TBR stack (our in your audiobook queue!) for this summer. If you're looking for more short book recommendations, be sure to check out our popular blog post, "9 Great Short Books to Kick Off Your 2024 Reading Goals." We're…
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Henry Hoke’s Open Throat - May 2024 Book Club
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Are you looking for a book written from an unusual perspective for the 2024 Unabridged Reading Challenge? Henry Hoke's Open Throat, a young adult novel in verse written from the perspective of a mountain lion living in LA, certainly meets the requirements for that category. This is a fast, compelling read that addresses many social issues from a un…
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Riley Simmons is an upcoming motivational speaker and a current member of the track and field team at the University of Memphis. Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonBryantJ Find Us on Social Media IG: FaithCountryPod Facebook: FaithCountryPod Riley's IG: @riley.simmonsss …
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Finding Book Club Picks for the Reading Challenge
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How do you find book clubs and buddy reads to join? Jen and Ashley dig into the ways to get involved with book clubs (online and in real life) and buddy reads. If you're doing the 2024 Unabridged Reading Challenge with us, participating in a new book club or buddy read is a category on the list! Be sure to tune in to hear how to expand your reading…
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Nella Larsen’s Passing - April 2024 Book Club
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Have you read Nella Larsen's Passing (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), a brilliant classic written in 1929? If you haven't read this stellar (short!) book, take time to do that and then join us for the discussion. We share our pairing recommendations as well, including Toni Morrison’s Sula (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Brit Bennett’s The Vanishing Half (B…
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Recommendations for Books Published Before 1950
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Are you joining us for the 2024 Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge? For one of the categories, we're focusing on books that were published before 1950, so we wanted to share some recommendations for that category on today's episode. Listen in to hear us talk about Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Jan…
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Jasmine Warga's OTHER WORDS FOR HOME - March 2024 Book Club
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Have you read a middle grade novel in verse recently? This month, we're reading Jasmine Warga’s Other Words for Home (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), which is perfect for the Unabridged Reading Challenge 2024 category featuring a middle grade novel in verse. Jen and Ashley discuss the book club pick and share our pairings including Thanhhà Lai’s Inside O…
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Interview with Sarah Ward, Author of VICTORY GALLOP
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Are you looking for a great middle grade book that highlights equestrian sports and mental health challenges? Listen in to hear author Sarah Ward share about her debut middle grade novel Victory Gallop, which is available exclusively on Amazon. Jen and Ashley talk with Sarah about her inspiration for the novel and her passion for the writing she's …
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Gary Lonesborough's READY WHEN YOU ARE - February 2024 Book Club
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Are you looking for a teen coming-of-age love story set in the Australian bush? This month, we're discussing Gary Lonesborough's Ready When You Are (Bookshop.org), which is a YA romance that is perfect for our Unabridged Reading Challenge category Romance by an Indigenous Author. We also share our pairings including Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper (Boo…
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Love is in the Air 2024 - Our Latest Romance Recs
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Are you looking for romance recommendations to read this February? We've got some new recommendations for you as we return with our annual Love is in the Air episode. We'll share about our picks for this year's edition, including Kacen Callender’s Stars in Your Eyes (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Jacqueline Firkins’s The Predictable Heartbreaks of I…
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Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN - January 2024 Book Club
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Jen and Ashley read and discuss Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). This one is perfect for the Unabridged Reading Challenge category about a classic written before 1950! Check out our reading challenge here. We also share our pairings including Hena Khan’s More to the Story (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Geral…
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What are your reading challenge plans for 2024? We're excited to launch the fourth annual Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. Ashley and Jen are also each participating in other reading challenges as well, and we share those with you in the episode. If you're looking to reach some new reading goals this year, reading challenges are a great way to…
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Marie-Helene Bertino’s 2 AM AT THE CAT’S PAJAMAS - December 2023 Book Club
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What happens when a nine-year-old girl decides she's determined to sing at Philadelphia's renowned jazz club? Marie-Helene Bertino's 2 AM at the Cat’s Pajamas (Libro.fm) is the story of Madeleine Altimari and other people all trying to reach their goals on the eve of Christmas Eve. Listen in to hear our thoughts and our pairings for this book club …
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In our annual Unabridged Awards episode, Jen and Ashley share awards we created for some of our favorite books from 2023. We each share three books in this episode, but if you're interested in more of our favorites, be sure to also check out this month's Bookish Fave posts on our blog. Patreon pals, be on the lookout for additional awards coming yo…
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Elliot Page’s PAGEBOY - November 2023 Book Club
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Have you read Elliot Page's brilliant new memoir, Pageboy (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm)? Jen and Ashley are discussing our thoughts about this powerful book in the November book club episode. We also share our pairings, including George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Kacen Callendar’s Felix Ever After (Bookshop.org | Li…
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Our Latest Book Recommendations by Indigenous Authors
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What are some of your favorite books by indigenous authors? We wanted to share a couple of books we've loved recently that are by indigenous authors including Sonora Reyes’s The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Angeline Boulley’s Warrior Girl Unearthed (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). Let us know your recommendations! In …
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Trang Thanh Tran’s SHE IS A HAUNTING - October 2023 Book Club
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Are you looking for a ghost story that also explores important social issues? Our October 2023 Unabridged book club pick, Trang Thanh Tran’s She Is a Haunting (Bookshop.org), is a young adult horror novel set in Vietnam and explores the lasting impact of colonialism on the country. Listen in to hear our thoughts about this debut novel and check out…
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What spooky reads are you adding to your TBR list this year? Ashley and Jen share our recommendations for 2023 including Zoraida Córdova’s The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Isabel Cañas’s The Hacienda (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). If you'd like more recommendations, don't miss our Spooky Reads episodes from the past few …
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Julia Alvarez’s IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES - September 2023 Book Club
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What do you know about Trujillo's dictatorship in the Dominican Republic? For our September book club pick, Jen and Ashley discuss Julia Alvarez's classic book In the Time of the Butterflies (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm), which is a historical fictional account of the four Mirabal sisters. We also share our pairings including Mario Vargas Llosa’s The F…
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Our Book Recs for Each Other 2023 - Reading Update
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Do you enjoy book recommendations from friends? In episode 249, Ashley and Jen each picked a book for the other to read, which is one of the categories for the Unabridged Reading Challenge this year. To kick off season 7 of the podcast, Jen and Ashley circle back to the books we've recommended for each other, and we share our thoughts after having …
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Stevie Giorno, Chair, Tennessee Young Republicans
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Stevie Giorno discusses his story which is told in the book Outcast: How the Radical Left Tried to Destroy a Young Conservative,. In 2020, Giorno was Student Body President at Belmont University (endorsed by both College Republicans and Democrats) but after posting a photo in front of the White House on July 4th, the radical left launched into ac…
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Gloria Giorno discusses her book Outcast: How the Radical Left Tried to Destroy a Young Conservative. Gloria is a conservative Christian wife and mother. She is the Founder and President of United Women Foundation, a nationwide 501c-3 nonprofit empowering conservative young women to success through mentorship and scholarships.Follow Jason on Twitte…
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Dr. Carol Swain is a sought-after cable news contributor, a prominent national speaker, and a best-selling author. Her new book The Adversity of Diversity How Real Unity Training Can Promote Healing In A Post Affirmative Action World, which deals with DEI and the fallout from the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action, is available on August …
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Megan Ashley, is a singer-songwriter born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. Megan grew up with a traditional country background with a touch of gospel which led to her traditional country sound with a modern twist and lyrics that shine her southern values. Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonBryantJ Find Us on Social Media IG: FaithCount…
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Michael Bennett’s BETTER THE BLOOD - June 2023 Book Club
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Are you looking for a serial killer thriller with profound social commentary? Michael Bennett’s Better the Blood (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) is propulsive and leaves the reader with many things to consider. For our June Unabridged book club, we're discussing Better the Blood, which is perfect for the 2023 Unabridged Reading Challenge, where it can co…
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