Host Tanya interviews author Laurisa White Reyes about her writing background, from childhood through magazine and newspaper work to publishing 22 fiction books, and her shift to writing a Bible-focused book. Reyes explains her new Cedar Fort release, "The Kings of Judah and the Lessons They Teach Us," written to clarify 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles in plain English and connect the kings’ stories to modern prophetic teachings and contemporary application. She discusses why understanding historical context and storytelling matters for learning scripture, the value of reading multiple Bible translations, and her interest in theological studies and biblical languages. Reyes shares insights from King Josiah’s covenant renewal and King Manasseh’s repentance, reflects on leaving a spiritual legacy for family amid caregiving for her father with dementia, and notes where to preorder and find her books online.
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00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:32 Names and Family Traditions
02:06 Writing Career Origins
02:58 Turning to Novels
03:53 Old Testament Deep Dive
06:49 Why Stories Teach Us
10:41 Bible Upbringing and Translations
13:50 Learning Languages and Context
15:50 Move to Utah and New Office
17:43 Favorite King Josiah
21:27 Child Sacrifice and Idolatry
22:47 Manasseh Redemption Arc
23:52 Forgiveness vs Consequences
25:29 Why Scripture Copies Matter
27:40 Fall in Love with Old Testament
29:48 Next Writing Projects
31:33 Where to Buy the Books
33:13 Legacy and Family Testimony
37:58 How to Read This Book
40:08 Graphic Novel Plug
41:43 Storytelling and Closing

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