Barbie Van Cott’s Miraculous Journey: From Jewish Upbringing to Faith, Service, and a New Book

Live on Facebook and Zoom, Roundy interviews newly published author Barbie Van Cott, who shares her Jewish upbringing in California, lifelong questions about God and purpose, and a commitment to service. She recounts painful bullying in high school, her search for belonging, and a pivotal prayer that led to a prompted trip to Hawaii, where she learned about the LDS gospel, friendship, and conversion. Barbie explains how her memoir includes candid, humorous, and difficult experiences, plus Jewish traditions, scripture connections, and recipes, and how she wrote it over 16 years with spiritual guidance. She describes miracles leading her to BYU, meeting her first husband, raising six children, later remarrying, and preparing for a mission, and invites viewers to seek Christ through prayer, temple worship, service, and faith.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:37 Roots and Big Questions
02:56 Service Driven Childhood
03:51 High School Outsider
06:33 College Shift and Dating
07:24 Prayer and Hawaii Prompting
10:04 Mormon Roommates Life Change
10:56 Book Themes and Heart Talent
14:03 Service Stories and Judaism
20:19 Why She Wrote the Book
23:49 Seminary Mission and Writing
24:42 Fruit Business and Publishing Help
28:08 Amazon Reformatting Fixes
29:42 Reading Influences and Favorites
31:51 Raw Stories and Bullying Lessons
35:30 Miracle Path to BYU
42:08 Marriage and Next Book Plans
43:04 Mission Call Hopes
45:05 Where to Follow and Articles
47:54 Painful High School Memories
49:46 Final Message and Sendoff

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This is a video about Embracing Love's Virtues with author Heather Lyn Davis

Host Tanya Roundy interviews author Heather Lynn Davis, a mother of eight (six adopted), about her path from publishing a family oral-heritage story as an “accidental author” to writing children’s books that teach through stories, including Into Justin’s World about her adopted son with autism and four traumatic brain injuries and Jake the Ape Makes a Lot of Mistakes about learning through failure. Heather shares her experience living with the rare genetic disease DIRA and how, after being bedridden and considering stopping life-sustaining medication, she studied the “rabbit effect,” focused for a year on 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 virtues, and saw dramatic drops in inflammation markers along with improved energy and pain levels. This led to her adult book Embracing Love (Cedar Fort, March), and she emphasizes self-compassion, persistence, and God’s love.

00:00 Meet Heather Lynn Davis
00:30 Accidental Author Origin
03:05 Writing for Justin
04:06 Facing a Rare Disease
05:26 Virtues That Heal
09:09 Why Love Lowers Stress
12:05 Favorite Kids Books
14:51 Mistakes and Growth Mindset
19:43 Books That Shaped Her
22:43 Writing for Adults
25:05 Grace While Improving
29:44 Where to Find Her Books
32:05 Final Encouragement

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Coincidences & Miracles: Dale S. Robbins on Faith, Writing, and a New LDS YA Adventure

Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and educator Dale S. Robbins about his faith journey through multiple Christian traditions, his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after missionaries echoed words he had written in a journal, and the lasting impact of mentors like Dr. Stephen Robinson. Robbins discusses his life in sales and marketing, later returning to finish college and earn a master’s in history, teaching on Indian reservations and in inner-city Phoenix, and serving as a houseparent for 12 teenage boys at Milton Hershey School. He previews his upcoming LDS-targeted young adult novel, retitled "Coincidences and Miracles: When God Remains Anonymous," a coming-of-age adventure tied to a decades-old boat show intrigue story involving Castro diaries, witness protection, and intertwined families, emphasizing organic fellowship, “tender mercies,” and reaching teens through platforms like TikTok.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:45 Growing Up in Many Churches
03:18 A Question About Life’s Purpose
03:51 Meeting Missionaries and Converting
06:40 Marriage Family and Healing
07:34 Boat Show Story Becomes a Novel
09:01 The Gap Years Mystery Hook
11:34 Coincidences Miracles and New Love
15:50 Witness Protection World Tour
19:23 Missionary Work Meet People Where They Are
21:22 New Zealand Temple Turning Point
27:23 Reaching LDS Teens and Promoting the Book
29:43 Hershey Temple Buzz
31:01 Back to School at 35
31:59 Teaching on Reservations
33:44 Milton Hershey School Life
36:12 Testimony Without Words
36:54 Writing Malchus
39:24 Forgotten Voices and Judas
44:11 Tender Mercies and Alton
46:32 LDS Authors Marketing
50:02 Networking and Audiobooks
52:00 Faithful Closing Message

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This is a video about Playing in Dirt: A writer's memoir for healing

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Barnes and Noble in South Jordan, UT- September 5th,12pm-4pm

Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and teacher Kimberley Thorne about her debut memoir, Playing in Dirt, inspired by her Central Valley, California ranch upbringing and written from her five-year-old perspective during the years her brother battled leukemia. Kimberley shares how writing and journaling have been therapeutic through junior high and infertility, and how she now teaches young children (and older kids) to rediscover the joy of writing without over-focusing on grammar. She explains that the book began as a Christmas gift for her mother, led to publishing with support from the Author Ready group and editor Debbie, and centers on family values, community support, and finding small things to be grateful for during hardship. Kimberley discusses upcoming book signings (Reno Aug 20; South Jordan, Utah Sept 5), where to buy signed copies, and plans for an audiobook and future memoirs.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:27 Kimberley Writing Journey
01:03 Teaching Kids to Write
02:39 Writing as Therapy
03:33 Origin of Playing in Dirt
06:56 Childhood Cancer Perspective
10:30 Ranch Family Upbringing
12:14 Travel and Outdoor Life
15:10 Favorite Authors and Reads
18:22 Themes and Takeaways
21:15 Lunch Card Lady Story
25:07 Whats Next and Signings
26:36 Where to Buy and Follow
29:02 Emotions of Publishing
32:20 Final Message and Farewell

In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty?

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Empowered Cricket, Memoir Writing, and Healing Advocacy with Lily Stephenson | Roundy’s Rants, Raves & Reviews

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Host Tanya Roundy interviews Lily Stephenson about her projects and experiences, including winning an LDSPMA Spark award for her memoir What I Would Have Told You, which begins with letters to the son she placed for adoption and is being expanded with a second half focused on her family’s cricket journey. Lily explains how her son’s introduction to cricket in the U.S. led their family to England and Australia and inspired Empowered Cricket, a kinetic curriculum using cricket’s boundaries to teach personal voice, boundaries, and decision-making. They discuss challenges in modern scripted education, the importance of owning choices, and how trauma affects autonomy. Lily also shares advocacy for her daughter’s rare IDH1-related disorder, pursuing FDA-regulated RSM supplements and building social media outreach ahead of a June follow-up, ending with advice to listen for what God wants you to do and follow opportunities.

00:00 Meet the Host and Guest
00:43 Lily’s Many Projects
02:45 Empowered Cricket Origins
07:21 Cricket as Boundaries
11:05 Voice Responsibility and Trauma
15:18 Teaching Rants and Scripted Curricula
17:58 Writing the Adoption Memoir
23:15 Winning the Spark Award
27:40 Meeting Her In Line
29:07 Choosing Connection Over Awards
30:23 Seeing People Like She Did
31:25 Daughter’s Rare Diagnosis
33:11 RSMs And Healing Signals
35:47 Food Medicine And Frustrations
39:05 Getting Doctors To Say Yes
42:30 FDA Limits And Sharing Data
46:33 Spiritual Healing And Agency
51:04 Where To Follow Lily
53:10 Final Message And Farewell

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This is a video about True Crime, Poetry and Romance with Author Waterfall Adams
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Host Tanya Roundy interviews poet and self-published author Waterfall Adams about her two poetry books (paperbacks available on Amazon and other outlets), plans for translations and an audiobook, and the challenges of platforms like IngramSpark, KDP, and Kobo. Waterfall shares her background in art history with a dramatic arts minor from the University of South Alabama, her long-term writing process, and works in progress including a nonfiction guide titled “Make Money While You’re Sitting On Your Ass,” fiction projects like “Poetry Para” and “Noel Nuptials,” and a true crime book “Clout Killer” about the case of Kwame Wilson and Yolanda Holmes. They discuss research, genre differences, inspirations such as Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise,” changing job markets, technology across generations, and promoting her work globally via podcasts and a Linktree.

00:00 Meet Waterfall Adams
00:32 Publishing Poetry Books
01:18 Writing Origins and Research
02:45 New Projects Beyond Poetry
05:58 Adapting Poems for Stage
06:41 True Crime Deep Dive
08:41 Poetry vs Prose Craft
10:20 Influences and Reading
12:47 Themes and Modern Work Life
16:42 Nickel and a Pig Foot
18:46 Themes In Poetry
19:37 Planning No Nunuptials
20:57 Finishing Books Matters
21:36 Global Promotion Strategy
23:04 Business Versus Jobs
24:46 College Costs Reality
25:55 Campus Safety Stories
27:59 Teacher Shortage Talk
29:39 Tech Of Youth Poem
32:26 Sci Fi Predicting Tech
33:53 Racism Then And Now
36:20 Where To Follow
37:21 Final Message And Farewell

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Not Alone: Healing Trauma Through Faith, Therapy & Compassionate Support | Anne Marie Richardson
https://www.annemarierichardson.com/about
Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and spiritual director Anne Marie Richardson about her Christ-centered trauma recovery work and “Not Alone” groups for women. Richardson shares her spiritual background, a midlife crisis that surfaced unresolved wounds, and how therapy, spiritual practices, grief, and forgiveness helped her heal childhood sexual abuse and family anger dynamics. She explains that trauma is caused by people, not God, and describes learning healthy anger, self-compassion, and self-care. Richardson discusses sharing survivor stories, creating a “Not Alone” workbook, and leading small groups covering shame, trust, grief, fear, control, addictions, and relationships. She offers guidance for survivors on safely telling their story, seeking therapy and support groups, and understanding body-based trauma responses. She also outlines how to accompany survivors through compassionate listening, avoiding platitudes, knowing when to refer, and offers trainings and books via annmarierichardson.com and Amazon.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:58 Faith Journey and Midlife Crisis
03:26 Childhood Trauma Revealed
04:07 Shame and Trust Struggles
05:12 Learning Healthy Anger
08:07 Grief Forgiveness and Letters
11:09 Desert Season Reflections
13:03 Sharing Story and Not Alone
16:19 Group Format and Topics
19:10 Practical Steps for Survivors
23:01 Gods Love and Self Compassion
24:54 Self Care and Healing
26:04 Paris Art and Fatherly Love
27:18 Rejection to Published Author
32:39 Accompanying Survivors Basics
34:39 Compassionate Listening Skills
38:40 When to Refer Out
43:36 Training for Clergy
46:56 Books Links and Final Hope

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This is a video about Screens, Phones and Saving Childhood: Talking Tech with SS Coulter

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Host Tanya Roundy interviews Shannon “SS” Coulter about helping families build healthier relationships with technology, especially protecting kids from addictive screen design that rewires brains and fuels anxiety. Shannon traces her focus back to 2008, when her young stepchildren didn’t know how to play outside, and discusses how constant dopamine-driven scrolling, social comparison, and notifications are intentionally engineered like “Big Tobacco.” They praise Utah’s push to keep phones out of schools, citing better social interaction, fewer fights, and academic improvement, and argue kids need boredom, play, imagination, and boundaries to develop resilience and social skills. Shannon shares her resources: Planet Fossa children’s books and a forthcoming parent-focused activity app with point-based incentives, plus adult coaching/course work and plans for a podcast aimed at millennial moms, emphasizing moderation and “have more fun.”

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:48 Mission to Tame Tech
03:13 Screens Steal Childhood
07:14 Boredom Builds Brains
08:31 Replacing Screen Dopamine
10:24 Apps Designed to Hook You
12:30 Big Tech vs Kids Safety
15:03 Phones Out of Schools
18:09 Parents vs Phone Policies
20:38 Willpower Is Not Enough
22:01 Big Tech Playbook
22:38 Protecting Childhood Imagination
23:47 Fame Without Greatness
25:03 Parenting Without Screens
26:31 Overscheduled Kids Problem
28:47 Planet Fossa Tools
33:01 Break the Chain Community
35:12 Light the Spark Daily
36:21 Boredom Builds Creativity
38:27 Where to Find Resources
40:05 Have More Fun Finale
41:23 Post Show Wrap Chat

In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty?

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