Let the Biscuits Burn, Abby Kuykendall
Let the Biscuits Burn, Abby Kuykendall
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Let the Biscuits Burn
Cultivating Real-Life Hospitality in a World Craving Connection

Author: Abby Kuykendall

Narrator: Abby Kuykendall

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/23/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Read by the author.Find the deeply connected life you've been longing for when you open your home and let God transform your heart through the spiritual practice of hospitality.Do you long for deep, Christ-centered community, but you're overwhelmed at the thought of inviting people into your home because it doesn't look “perfect”? Do you find yourself making excuses and saying things like “I can't cook,” “My house is too small,” or “I don't have the time or energy to host”? If so, you're not alone in feeling that way, but practicing hospitality is easier and more transformative than you think.In Let the Biscuits Burn Abby Kuykendall offers practical advice and biblical inspiration that will help you reclaim hospitality as a ritual that is less about performance and perfection and more about care and connection. She also shares personal stories of imperfect but God-honoring hospitality, along with the tips, tricks, and lists she's gathered over the years to make every piece of hosting less stressful. She'll share the profound rewards of welcoming others around your table, helping you:Understand the differences between cultural entertaining and Christ-like hospitality,Master the art of the invite and confidently open your home and life to others,Let go of the excuses that keep you from true connection and community, andGain a clearer idea of who God is and why he calls Christians to the spiritual practice of hospitality. Building a rich, deeply connected life has little to do with the perfect charcuterie board. Let the Biscuits Burn shows you how to open the door, set the table, and let God transform your heart. Self-reflection inventory, a liturgy, and table tips can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Abby Kuykendall

Abby Turner Kuykendall is a newly married thirtysomething who grew up in a home that taught her marriage is what happens after you graduate. But after graduating from Ouachita Baptist University, she went to graduate school at Baylor—single and mourning every sense of the word. That led her to discover the power of the table in building a flourishing, God-centered community. Over the next five years, Abby developed her love of food, photography, and human behavior. This ultimately led her to begin her blog, A Table Top Affair. While Abby found her stride in her corporate career, she found meaningful purpose around her table, which led her to write her debut cookbook, The Living Table. Abby lives with her husband, Kyle, in northwest Arkansas. They welcomed their son, John Maverick, in April 2024.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on September 29, 2025

I listened to the audiobook; this review is for the audiobook. Read by the author. An entire book about hospitality!? I’m impressed. God focused hospitality at its finest. Leading us to scripture and community. This has a Martha Stewart vibe but replace perfection with God centered community. Tips a......more

Goodreads review by Marcia reading past dark on October 07, 2025

For most of my marriage, I have held the title of “hostess of all family occasions,” a position that I did not seek but found to be mine, nonetheless. I began my duties with enthusiasm, but over the years, my excitement and joy faded. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is a Martha but wants to be a M......more

Goodreads review by Meg on July 15, 2025

In a post-pandemic world with instagram serving a constant stream of picture perfect parties, hosting can seem like an insurmountable task. And this book came at the perfect time. Even though I love hosting, but have been caught up in all the reasons I shouldn’t - my house isn’t clean enough, my tab......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on June 30, 2025

Let the Biscuits Burn: Cultivating Real-Life Hospitality in a World Craving Connection – A Warm, Imperfect Invitation to Authentic Community Rating: 4.7/5 Abby Kuykendall’s Let the Biscuits Burn is a balm for anyone who’s ever panicked over charred appetizers or apologized for unmade beds before guest......more

Goodreads review by Katie on June 02, 2025

This book is a good resource for Christians with important reminders about hospitality. It encourages Christians to be like Mary, not Martha, and to prioritize intentional connection over hosting perfection. For all that, I felt it was a bit harsh in its wording and tone in some places (e.g., in dis......more