A Grand Way to Live, by Jay Payleitner

A Grand Way to Live, by Jay Payleitner

Author: Sky High Podcast Network December 21, 2025 Duration: 16:44

Today, Roberta talks to Jay Payleitner about his new book A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent, available from Whitaker House publishers.

After decades of writing books for dads that changed families across the nation, Jay Payleitner is taking on grandparenting in his newest title, A Grand Way to Live: Faith, Wisdom, and Joy for Every Grandparent (A 90-Day Devotional).

Now a grandfather to eight wonderful grandchildren Jay has no shortage of material to draw from for this eclectic and surprising blend of personal anecdotes, biblical wisdom, authentic prayers, and well-chosen quotations for grandparents. More than just life experience, Payleitner brings you this practical advice as the creative strategist for Christian Grandparenting Network. Jay has carefully crafted each devotional through his years of writing and speaking to groups across the nation, whether it’s reinventing yourself, facing culture change, connecting with your grandchildren, being awesome in-laws, or learning how to instill faith in a new generation, 
 
Jay Payleitner is committed to broadening helpful resources for grandparents. He’s consulted on a new series of grandparenting retreats, contributed blogposts for GrandKids Matter, and is a creative strategist for Christian Grandparenting Network. Jay wants to impart the knowledge and value of applying God’s Word to the everyday lives of grandparents.

Discover the latest Christian books and meet the authors behind them on Author's Corner, where Roberta Foster explores new releases in faith-based publishing. Whether you're seeking Christian novels, inspirational reads, or in-depth book reviews, this podcast is your guide to the newest titles in the Christian literary world.

Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.


Ever wonder about the story behind the book sitting on a church library shelf or featured in a magazine? Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books pulls up a chair for those conversations. Host Roberta Foster, from KNEO Radio in Neosho, Missouri, brings a warm and thoughtful perspective to each discussion, moving beyond simple summaries to explore the personal journeys and convictions that drive today's Christian writers. This podcast offers a quiet space to hear authors discuss their craft, their faith, and the sometimes surprising paths that led them to publish. You'll listen to genuine dialogue about new works spanning theology, personal spirituality, fiction, and practical living-all through the lens of a vibrant faith. It feels less like a formal interview and more like overhearing a compelling chat between people who care deeply about ideas and storytelling. Produced by the Sky High Podcast Network, each episode is a concise visit into the heart of what motivates contemporary Christian voices, providing listeners with a richer understanding of the books shaping conversations in communities and churches. For anyone curious about the people behind the pages, this series connects the reader to the writer.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian Books
Podcast Episodes
REVIEW: Humanix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:15
This week, learn all about the latest books available from Humanix publishers!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
Once Upon a Christmas Carol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:45
Today, Roberta talks to Melody Carlson about her new book Once Upon a Christmas Carol, available from Revell Books publishers.What will happen when a tropical escape from holiday blues turns into a snowy wonderland fille…
Silent Night, Holy War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:20
Today, Roberta talks to Ron Susek about his new book Silent Night, Holy War.The narrative is based on the Christmas story from Revelation 12. It's a book, once begun, you won't want to put it down. Satan mused to his wic…
Samaritan Aviation Documentary - with Mark Palm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:37
Today is a unique episode as Roberta chats with Mark Palm about a new documentary being made available by Samaritan Aviation. The documentary is called Saman Balus: The Story of the Flying Canoe.Brought to you by Roberta…
REVIEW: Bethany House fiction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:38
This week, learn all about the latest fiction books available from Bethany House Publishers!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
The Spirit of Christmas, by Cynthia Ruchti [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:28
Today, Roberta talks to Cynthia Ruchti about her new book The Spirit of Christmas: Discovering His Presence Throughout the Advent Season, available from Chosen Books publishers.Discover the Holy Spirit's Presence in the…
There Shone a Holy Light, by Mitchell Chase [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
Today, Roberta talks to Chase Mitchell about his new book There Shone a Holy Light: Beholding Christ and Christmas in the Old Testament, available from Christian Focus publishers.Experience Christmas Through the Old Test…
Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design, by Elizabeth Urbanowicz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:30
Today, Roberta talks to Elizabeth Urbanowicz about her new book Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender, available from Harvest Apologetics publishers.Discipling Your Ch…
REVIEW: Humanix Books [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:03
This week, learn all about the latest available from Humanix Books!Brought to you by Roberta Foster, KNEO Radio and the Sky High Podcast Network.
A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro, by Heather Norman Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:42
Today, Roberta talks to Heather Norman Smith about her new book A Simple Kindness in Flatsboro, available from Kregel publishers.A small dose of kindness can go a long way Andy Clark has always been different. But it isn…