Oh My Word with Katie

Oh My Word with Katie You'll get some humor, some hope, and some practical life hacks! Hosted by Mississippi Christian Living Editor Katie Ginn.

The show where I chat with Christian authors, help you curate your TBR list, and marvel at all the ways God shows up in words and stories.

08/21/2026

Part two with Dana VanderLugt is all about Charlotte's Web! It's her favorite classic, and the moment I started re-reading it, I understood why.

Yes, Charlotte's Web is a children's book, but it doesn't look away from the hard things: mortality, loneliness, the fact that some seasons end. E.B. White trusted his young readers with all of that, and Dana and I dive into it all in part 2.

Don't forget that "Enemies in the Orchard" is our August book club pick. Read along and join us live Thursday, August 27th at 7pm on Katie's personal Instagram for a full discussion with Dana.

Part two is live now. Go listen.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-adults-should-reread-charlottes-web-with-dana/id1745417723?i=1000784440897

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/23S5LPqQsWnX7UCjZY6sGe?si=HtaejeRLS1i9O8CNs2WwoQ

08/21/2026

Is Charlotte's Web just a children's book? Dana VanderLugt, writer doesn't think so — and after rereading it for this episode, neither do I.

In Part 2 of our conversation, we discuss why E.B. White's classic has so much to teach adults about friendship, sacrifice, grace, and the incredible power of words.

On this episode, I’m talking with author Dana VandeLugt about one of her favorite children’s classics, Charlotte’s Web. ...
08/19/2026

On this episode, I’m talking with author Dana VandeLugt about one of her favorite children’s classics, Charlotte’s Web. We discuss how words have the power to save people, how adults can find healing by rereading childhood favorites, and how the gospel shows up in Charlotte’s Web.

The episode goes live tomorrow (Aug 20). Link in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

I knew quite a bit about World War II before reading Enemies in the Orchard, but I had never heard a story from this per...
08/19/2026

I knew quite a bit about World War II before reading Enemies in the Orchard, but I had never heard a story from this perspective.

The history behind this book has made me want to dig deeper, especially into the stories of the young German POWs who ended up working on American farms.

Have you heard about this part of WWII history?

If this interests you, then come read Enemies in the Orchard with me and join our Oh My Word Book Club on Instagram Live on August 27 at 7 PM CT. 📚

08/14/2026

I love hearing how an author discovers the story they were meant to write!

Dana VandeLugt fell in love with novels in verse as a teacher, and when she learned about the German POWs who worked on her grandfather’s orchard, she immediately saw the story taking shape through two different voices.

Hear more about how Enemies in the Orchard came to be in my conversation with Dana on Oh My Word with Katie.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-wwii-story-behind-enemies-in-the/id1745417723?i=1000780159563

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QzxAHnQxjDokd9k2Iik3e?si=mKNYcT3PS8ywF74pbYea2g

Dana VanderLugt, writer
Zonderkidz

08/13/2026

It's easy to imagine ourselves being the Good Samaritan. But what would we actually do if helping someone cost us something?

Dana VandeLugt and I talk about that question and much more in the newest episode of Oh My Word with Katie.

And we're not done yet!

📚 August 20: Dana joins me for Part 2, where we'll talk about one of her favorite classic books.

📖 August 27 at 7 PM CT: Dana will join me for our Oh My Word Book Club on Instagram Live to discuss Enemies in the Orchard. Make sure you're following on Instagram.

Grab your copy and read along with us. I can't wait to talk about this one!

Dana VanderLugt, writer
Zonderkidz

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-wwii-story-behind-enemies-in-the/id1745417723?i=1000780159563
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QzxAHnQxjDokd9k2Iik3e?si=mKNYcT3PS8ywF74pbYea2g

08/11/2026

Sometimes faith doesn't look like having everything figured out.

This episode of the podcast is about her WWII novel in verse, Enemies in the Orchard, which involves German POWs working on a Michigan family’s apple orchard. Based on Dana’s own family history!

Listen to the newest episode of Oh My Word with Katie to hear more of our conversation.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-wwii-story-behind-enemies-in-the/id1745417723?i=1000780159563

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QzxAHnQxjDokd9k2Iik3e?si=mKNYcT3PS8ywF74pbYea2g

Dana VanderLugt, writer
Zonderkidz

08/07/2026

Here's a piece of WWII history you may have never heard about.

In my conversation with Dana VandeLugt, we talk about the German POWs who were brought to the U.S. during the war and worked in places like farms and orchards. It's a fascinating part of history that doesn't get talked about much.

Watch the clip, then listen to the newest episode of Oh My Word with Katie at the links below

Make sure to get a copy of "Enemies in the Orchard" and join us on Instagram Live, Thursday, August 27 at 7 pm CT for our Oh My Word Book Club discussion. PLUS, Dana will be joining us to dive deeper and answer your questions!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-wwii-story-behind-enemies-in-the/id1745417723?i=1000780159563

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QzxAHnQxjDokd9k2Iik3e?si=mKNYcT3PS8ywF74pbYea2g

Dana VanderLugt, writer
Zonderkidz

08/07/2026

One small detail in Dana VandeLugt's family history became one of the most memorable moments in Enemies in the Orchard.

In today's episode, we talk about the true story behind the book and the relationships that formed between a Michigan family and German POWs.

The newest episode of Oh My Word with Katie is out now. I'd love for you to give it a listen and let me know what you think.

Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forgotten-wwii-story-behind-enemies-in-the/id1745417723?i=1000780159563

Watch: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QzxAHnQxjDokd9k2Iik3e?si=mKNYcT3PS8ywF74pbYea2g

Dana VanderLugt, writer
Zonderkidz

I'm so excited for tomorrow's episode! In the episode, I’m talking with author Dana VandeLugt about her WWII novel in ve...
08/06/2026

I'm so excited for tomorrow's episode!

In the episode, I’m talking with author Dana VandeLugt about her WWII novel in verse, Enemies in the Orchard, which involves German POWs working on a Michigan family’s apple orchard. Based on Dana’s own family history! While readers from 9 to 99 can enjoy this book, it doesn’t shy away from the messy realities of faith, loyalty, and what it really looks like to love those we consider our enemies.

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