The Scandal of Reading Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-scandal-of-reading Join Jessica Hooten Wilson (author of The Scandal of Holiness) and her co-hosts Claude Atcho (author of Reading Black Books) and Austin Carty (author of The Pastor's Bookshelf) for inspiring conversations about why Christians should be reading great literature. In each episode, Jessica will also be dialoguing with writers about books they love and why these books matter for the life of the believer. All rights reserved 5b4bbdcf-59a5-5772-861a-6d29a7f73818 yes en Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:05:55 -0100 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:06:04 -0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/bCPY1rh5i-gV-ZR6hdGEWG_5LIsE8jGawg8De7z8srs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOTkz/MmU3NWJhNmMwYjli/NGM0ZGFiMGQ1MWNh/MGY0Ni5qcGc.jpg The Scandal of Reading episodic Christ & Pop Culture Join Jessica Hooten Wilson (author of The Scandal of Holiness) and her co-hosts Claude Atcho (author of Reading Black Books) and Austin Carty (author of The Pastor's Bookshelf) for inspiring conversations about why Christians should be reading great literature. In each episode, Jessica will also be dialoguing with writers about books they love and why these books matter for the life of the believer. Join Jessica Hooten Wilson (author of The Scandal of Holiness) and her co-hosts Claude Atcho (author of Reading Black Books) and Austin Carty (author of The Pastor's Bookshelf) for inspiring conversations about why Christians should be reading great literature. Christ & Pop Culture No No Episode 37 | Tiffany Kriner on Louise Erdrich's LaRose 3 3 37 37 Episode 37 | Tiffany Kriner on Louise Erdrich's LaRose full a42e5c28-bfee-11ee-a370-3f0dbc23b0d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ffd3685 Tiffany Kriner joins Claude Atcho in continuing the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit. This week's selection of LaRose by Louise Erdrich focuses on Peace. The novel opens with a horrific accident that sends two closely related families and an entire community into a deep spiral of trauma. Progressing through the novel, the reader is confronted with a question: Can a community, a family, recover from deep-seated trauma?

LaRose by Louise Erdrich

Information on Claude Atcho:

Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

Information on Tiffany Eberle Kriner, Ph.D.

I believe that texts have a place and a future in the Kingdom of God. In my scholarly book The Future of the Word: An Eschatology of Literature, I look at the intricate ways God makes meaningful futures for literary texts toward the community of the new creation in the Kingdom of God—and how God welcomes us to take part in the building of the texts and the community. I participate in the Kingdom of God through my work at Wheaton: building texts and communities. I particularly focus on intersections of theology, place, and race within literature.

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]]> Tiffany Kriner joins Claude Atcho in continuing the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit. This week's selection of LaRose by Louise Erdrich focuses on Peace. The novel opens with a horrific accident that sends two closely related families and an entire community into a deep spiral of trauma. Progressing through the novel, the reader is confronted with a question: Can a community, a family, recover from deep-seated trauma?

LaRose by Louise Erdrich

Information on Claude Atcho:

Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

Information on Tiffany Eberle Kriner, Ph.D.

I believe that texts have a place and a future in the Kingdom of God. In my scholarly book The Future of the Word: An Eschatology of Literature, I look at the intricate ways God makes meaningful futures for literary texts toward the community of the new creation in the Kingdom of God—and how God welcomes us to take part in the building of the texts and the community. I participate in the Kingdom of God through my work at Wheaton: building texts and communities. I particularly focus on intersections of theology, place, and race within literature.

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]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2985 Tiffany Kriner joins Claude Atcho in continuing the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit. This week's selection of LaRose by Louise Erdrich focuses on Peace. The novel opens with a horrific accident that sends two closely related families and an entire community into a deep spiral of trauma. Progressing through the novel, the reader is confronted with a question: Can a community, a family, recover from deep-seated trauma? LaRose by Louise Erdrich Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA.  Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022. Information on Tiffany Eberle Kriner, Ph.D. I believe that texts have a place and a future in the Kingdom of God. In my scholarly book The Future of the Word: An Eschatology of Literature, I look at the intricate ways God makes meaningful futures for literary texts toward the community of the new creation in the Kingdom of God—and how God welcomes us to take part in the building of the texts and the community. I participate in the Kingdom of God through my work at Wheaton: building texts and communities. I particularly focus on intersections of theology, place, and race within literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tiffany Kriner joins Claude Atcho in continuing the exploration of the fruits of the Spirit. This week's selection of LaRose by Louise Erdrich focuses on Peace. The novel opens with a horrific accident that sends two closely related families and an entire No Episode 36 | Winn Collier on Wendell Berry's Jayber Crow 3 3 36 36 Episode 36 | Winn Collier on Wendell Berry's Jayber Crow full fb56cf1e-ba60-11ee-bf7c-e3a03bb01c93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10554b1e Winn Collier joins Austin to discuss the work of American novelist and poet Wendell Berry. Within the fictional town of Port William, the pair discuss the power of incarnation and the sense of time and place. The idea of geographical theology is brought to life as the location of Port William is juxtaposed against the inherent danger of the fragmented and abstracted growing digital culture.

Port William Series by William Berry

Jayber Crow: The Life Story of Jayber Crow, Barber, of the Port William Membership, as Written by Himself by William Berry


Information on the Host: 

Austin Carty holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

Information on Winn Collier

Winn has been a pastor for twenty-seven years and the founding pastor of All Souls Charlottesville. He is an Episcopal priest and serves at Western Theological Seminary as Director of The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination & Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination. He is also the director of the Genesis Project. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia where his work centered on the intersection of literary fiction and religion, particularly the sacramental landscape of Wendell Berry's fictional town of Port William.

Learn more about Winn Collier

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]]> Winn Collier joins Austin to discuss the work of American novelist and poet Wendell Berry. Within the fictional town of Port William, the pair discuss the power of incarnation and the sense of time and place. The idea of geographical theology is brought to life as the location of Port William is juxtaposed against the inherent danger of the fragmented and abstracted growing digital culture.

Port William Series by William Berry

Jayber Crow: The Life Story of Jayber Crow, Barber, of the Port William Membership, as Written by Himself by William Berry


Information on the Host: 

Austin Carty holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

Information on Winn Collier

Winn has been a pastor for twenty-seven years and the founding pastor of All Souls Charlottesville. He is an Episcopal priest and serves at Western Theological Seminary as Director of The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination & Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination. He is also the director of the Genesis Project. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia where his work centered on the intersection of literary fiction and religion, particularly the sacramental landscape of Wendell Berry's fictional town of Port William.

Learn more about Winn Collier

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]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2914 Winn Collier joins Austin to discuss the work of American novelist and poet Wendell Berry. Within the fictional town of Port William, the pair discuss the power of incarnation and the sense of time and place. The idea of geographical theology is brought to life as the location of Port William is juxtaposed against the inherent danger of the fragmented and abstracted growing digital culture. Port William Series by William Berry Jayber Crow: The Life Story of Jayber Crow, Barber, of the Port William Membership, as Written by Himself by William Berry Information on the Host:  Austin Carty holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Information on Winn Collier Winn has been a pastor for twenty-seven years and the founding pastor of All Souls Charlottesville. He is an Episcopal priest and serves at Western Theological Seminary as Director of The Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination & Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination. He is also the director of the Genesis Project. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia where his work centered on the intersection of literary fiction and religion, particularly the sacramental landscape of Wendell Berry's fictional town of Port William. Learn more about Winn Collier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Winn Collier joins Austin to discuss the work of American novelist and poet Wendell Berry. Within the fictional town of Port William, the pair discuss the power of incarnation and the sense of time and place. The idea of geographical theology is brought t No Episode 35 | Lit Pulpit - The Moviegoer by Walker Percy 3 3 35 35 Episode 35 | Lit Pulpit - The Moviegoer by Walker Percy full 727a4810-93dc-11ee-a345-9bd0c91c14e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d72566d1 In the final episode for this season's spin-off series, Lit Pulpit, hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty discuss Walker Percy's award-winning novel, The Moviegoer. Written in 1961, Percy's book is from the beginning of our modern age, when it was hard to create imaginative work that spoke the truth of the gospel and when the language around Christianity had been tarnished by its embodiment at the time.

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]]> In the final episode for this season's spin-off series, Lit Pulpit, hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty discuss Walker Percy's award-winning novel, The Moviegoer. Written in 1961, Percy's book is from the beginning of our modern age, when it was hard to create imaginative work that spoke the truth of the gospel and when the language around Christianity had been tarnished by its embodiment at the time.

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]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1794 In the final episode for this season's spin-off series, Lit Pulpit, hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty discuss Walker Percy's award-winning novel, The Moviegoer. Written in 1961, Percy's book is from the beginning of our modern age, when it was hard to create imaginative work that spoke the truth of the gospel and when the language around Christianity had been tarnished by its embodiment at the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the final episode for this season's spin-off series, Lit Pulpit, hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty discuss Walker Percy's award-winning novel, The Moviegoer. Written in 1961, Percy's book is from the beginning of our modern age, when it was hard to c No Episode 34 | Daniel Nayeri on Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson 3 3 34 34 Episode 34 | Daniel Nayeri on Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson full 72471b02-93dc-11ee-a345-ef83a85d2551 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cec00136 Guest Daniel Nayeri joins Jessica to talk about their shared love for Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. In the discussion, a theory is posited that as we move towards a more and more visual culture (i.e., graphic novels, prestige television, and YouTube), Calvin & Hobbes marks the ascendancy of that visual medium and the decline of the traditional novel.

The Theology of Calvin and Hobbes by Richard Beck

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Daniel Nayeri

Daniel was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Middle Eastern Book Award. He lives in the US with his wife and son.

Learn more about Daniel Nayeri

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]]> Guest Daniel Nayeri joins Jessica to talk about their shared love for Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. In the discussion, a theory is posited that as we move towards a more and more visual culture (i.e., graphic novels, prestige television, and YouTube), Calvin & Hobbes marks the ascendancy of that visual medium and the decline of the traditional novel.

The Theology of Calvin and Hobbes by Richard Beck

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Daniel Nayeri

Daniel was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Middle Eastern Book Award. He lives in the US with his wife and son.

Learn more about Daniel Nayeri

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]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 4337 Guest Daniel Nayeri joins Jessica to talk about their shared love for Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. In the discussion, a theory is posited that as we move towards a more and more visual culture (i.e., graphic novels, prestige television, and YouTube), Calvin & Hobbes marks the ascendancy of that visual medium and the decline of the traditional novel. The Theology of Calvin and Hobbes by Richard Beck The Complete Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Daniel Nayeri Daniel was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Middle Eastern Book Award. He lives in the US with his wife and son. Learn more about Daniel Nayeri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Guest Daniel Nayeri joins Jessica to talk about their shared love for Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. In the discussion, a theory is posited that as we move towards a more and more visual culture (i.e., graphic novels, prestige television, and YouTube No Episode 33 | S.D. Smith on Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton 3 3 33 33 Episode 33 | S.D. Smith on Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton full 7214c1a2-93dc-11ee-a345-6f7490161660 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9684dcc3 Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in South Africa when Mandela was released from prison and left when he became president. S.D. Smith shares his perspective on Paton's work having firsthand experience of life in South Africa and how the book influenced his formation.

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

Information on S.D. Smith:

S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. He is also the author of the madcap Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read as well as a fantasy adventure novel co-authored with his son, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.”

Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.” 

S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids.

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]]> Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in South Africa when Mandela was released from prison and left when he became president. S.D. Smith shares his perspective on Paton's work having firsthand experience of life in South Africa and how the book influenced his formation.

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

Information on S.D. Smith:

S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. He is also the author of the madcap Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read as well as a fantasy adventure novel co-authored with his son, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.”

Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.” 

S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids.

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]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2852 Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in South Africa when Mandela was released from prison and left when he became president. S.D. Smith shares his perspective on Paton's work having firsthand experience of life in South Africa and how the book influenced his formation. Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA.  Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022. Information on S.D. Smith: S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. He is also the author of the madcap Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read as well as a fantasy adventure novel co-authored with his son, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.”  S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in Sou No Episode 32 | Lit Pulpit 2 - "The Movie Goer" & The Search 3 3 32 32 Episode 32 | Lit Pulpit 2 - "The Movie Goer" & The Search full 4d00efd2-8e67-11ee-9ece-2b3ba70beaac https://share.transistor.fm/s/15ceac59 The search — what is it and why does it matter? Claude and Austin tackle this important theme from Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer

Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:

The Lit Pulpit Facebook Group

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]]> The search — what is it and why does it matter? Claude and Austin tackle this important theme from Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer

Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:

The Lit Pulpit Facebook Group

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]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1709 The search — what is it and why does it matter? Claude and Austin tackle this important theme from Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel: The Lit Pulpit Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The search — what is it and why does it matter? Claude and Austin tackle this important theme from Walker Percy’s The Moviegoer Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this n No Episode 31 | Lit Pulpit - Recapping Baldwin & the Next Book Pick 3 3 31 31 Episode 31 | Lit Pulpit - Recapping Baldwin & the Next Book Pick full f05f927e-835d-11ee-a506-e7be7dac37bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/d930e7e6 To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John’s conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pulpit.

About the Host Claude Atcho:

Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

About the Host Austin Carty:

Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John’s conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pulpit.

About the Host Claude Atcho:

Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

About the Host Austin Carty:

Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1497 To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John’s conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pulpit. About the Host Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. About the Host Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To start this new season of Lit Pulpit, Claude and Austin recap lessons from James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain, look back at important themes in the novel, discuss and interpret John’s conversion experience, and announce the next book for Lit Pul No Episode 30 | Grace Hamman on Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich 3 3 30 30 Episode 30 | Grace Hamman on Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich full f6fa647a-7dee-11ee-a6ec-bb366093de18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ef7f4cf This week's Fruit of the Spirit is Love. This week's guest author is medievalist, Grace Hamman. The two discuss the work of Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich.

Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich

Jesus through Medieval Eyes, by Grace Hamman

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Grace Hamman:

Grace is the author of Jesus through Medieval Eyes, host of the Old Books with Grace podcast, as well as a medievalist, and wife and mom of three young kids.

Learn more about Grace Hamman at her Substack

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]]> This week's Fruit of the Spirit is Love. This week's guest author is medievalist, Grace Hamman. The two discuss the work of Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich.

Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich

Jesus through Medieval Eyes, by Grace Hamman

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Grace Hamman:

Grace is the author of Jesus through Medieval Eyes, host of the Old Books with Grace podcast, as well as a medievalist, and wife and mom of three young kids.

Learn more about Grace Hamman at her Substack

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]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 3069 This week's Fruit of the Spirit is Love. This week's guest author is medievalist, Grace Hamman. The two discuss the work of Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich. Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich Jesus through Medieval Eyes, by Grace Hamman Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Grace Hamman: Grace is the author of Jesus through Medieval Eyes, host of the Old Books with Grace podcast, as well as a medievalist, and wife and mom of three young kids. Learn more about Grace Hamman at her Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week's Fruit of the Spirit is Love. This week's guest author is medievalist, Grace Hamman. The two discuss the work of Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich. Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich Jesus through Medieval Eyes, by G No Episode 29 | Phillip Yancey on John Donne 3 3 29 29 Episode 29 | Phillip Yancey on John Donne full 52ad4056-7860-11ee-bc1b-ff3921aa16ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c817668 The Fruits of the Spirit theme continues for Season 3 with acclaimed author Phillip Yancey. Together host Jennifer, the duo discuss the devotionals of John Donne (1571 - 1631 A.D.), a cleric in the Church of England and the exhibited virtue of patience.

Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Phillip Yancey

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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

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Growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church in the southern USA. Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. Early on he crafted best-selling books such as Disappointment with God and Where is God When it Hurts? while also editing The Student Bible. Yancey worked as a journalist in Chicago for some twenty years, editing the youth magazine Campus Life while also writing for a wide variety of magazines including Reader’s Digest, Saturday Evening Post, National Wildlife, and Christianity Today.

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]]> The Fruits of the Spirit theme continues for Season 3 with acclaimed author Phillip Yancey. Together host Jennifer, the duo discuss the devotionals of John Donne (1571 - 1631 A.D.), a cleric in the Church of England and the exhibited virtue of patience.

Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Phillip Yancey

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Phillip Yancey:

Growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church in the southern USA. Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. Early on he crafted best-selling books such as Disappointment with God and Where is God When it Hurts? while also editing The Student Bible. Yancey worked as a journalist in Chicago for some twenty years, editing the youth magazine Campus Life while also writing for a wide variety of magazines including Reader’s Digest, Saturday Evening Post, National Wildlife, and Christianity Today.

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]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 3099 The Fruits of the Spirit theme continues for Season 3 with acclaimed author Phillip Yancey. Together host Jennifer, the duo discuss the devotionals of John Donne (1571 - 1631 A.D.), a cleric in the Church of England and the exhibited virtue of patience. Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Phillip Yancey Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Phillip Yancey: Growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church in the southern USA. Ever since, Yancey has explored the most basic questions and deepest mysteries of the Christian faith. Early on he crafted best-selling books such as Disappointment with God and Where is God When it Hurts? while also editing The Student Bible. Yancey worked as a journalist in Chicago for some twenty years, editing the youth magazine Campus Life while also writing for a wide variety of magazines including Reader’s Digest, Saturday Evening Post, National Wildlife, and Christianity Today. Learn more about Phillip Yancey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Fruits of the Spirit theme continues for Season 3 with acclaimed author Phillip Yancey. Together host Jennifer, the duo discuss the devotionals of John Donne (1571 - 1631 A.D.), a cleric in the Church of England and the exhibited virtue of patience. W No Episode 28 | Shemaiah Gonzalez on Joy 100 Poems 3 3 28 28 Episode 28 | Shemaiah Gonzalez on Joy 100 Poems full 158270d0-72d3-11ee-935a-3bd58af51781 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73cc6b2a Shemiah Gonzales talks with Jessica to kick off Season 3 of The Scandal of Reading to discuss the edited collection of Joy: 100 Poems. Shemiah is working on her own book called, Undaunted Joy and the pair discuss the constant debate on how to define "joy" that eludes the academic and the lay person. 

Joy: 100 Poems, edited by Christian Wiman

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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Shemaiah Gonzalez:

Shemaiah Gonzalez is a writer with degrees in English Literature (BA) , Intercultural Ministry (MAPS) and Creative Non-Fiction Writing (MFA). She thrives in moments where storytelling, art, literature, and faith collide. Her work has appeared in America Magazine, Image Journal’s Good Letters, Ekstasis, The Curator, and Loyola Press, among others. She is currently writing a memoir, in the tradition of St. Augustine’s Confessions, it is written as a prayer. Obsessed with being well-rounded she jumps from Victorian Lit to Kendrick Lamar, from the homeless shelter to the cocktail party. A Los Angeles native, she now lives in Seattle with her husband and their two sons.

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]]> Shemiah Gonzales talks with Jessica to kick off Season 3 of The Scandal of Reading to discuss the edited collection of Joy: 100 Poems. Shemiah is working on her own book called, Undaunted Joy and the pair discuss the constant debate on how to define "joy" that eludes the academic and the lay person. 

Joy: 100 Poems, edited by Christian Wiman

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Shemaiah Gonzalez:

Shemaiah Gonzalez is a writer with degrees in English Literature (BA) , Intercultural Ministry (MAPS) and Creative Non-Fiction Writing (MFA). She thrives in moments where storytelling, art, literature, and faith collide. Her work has appeared in America Magazine, Image Journal’s Good Letters, Ekstasis, The Curator, and Loyola Press, among others. She is currently writing a memoir, in the tradition of St. Augustine’s Confessions, it is written as a prayer. Obsessed with being well-rounded she jumps from Victorian Lit to Kendrick Lamar, from the homeless shelter to the cocktail party. A Los Angeles native, she now lives in Seattle with her husband and their two sons.

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]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 3222 Shemiah Gonzales talks with Jessica to kick off Season 3 of The Scandal of Reading to discuss the edited collection of Joy: 100 Poems. Shemiah is working on her own book called, Undaunted Joy and the pair discuss the constant debate on how to define "joy" that eludes the academic and the lay person.  Joy: 100 Poems, edited by Christian Wiman Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Shemaiah Gonzalez: Shemaiah Gonzalez is a writer with degrees in English Literature (BA) , Intercultural Ministry (MAPS) and Creative Non-Fiction Writing (MFA). She thrives in moments where storytelling, art, literature, and faith collide. Her work has appeared in America Magazine, Image Journal’s Good Letters, Ekstasis, The Curator, and Loyola Press, among others. She is currently writing a memoir, in the tradition of St. Augustine’s Confessions, it is written as a prayer. Obsessed with being well-rounded she jumps from Victorian Lit to Kendrick Lamar, from the homeless shelter to the cocktail party. A Los Angeles native, she now lives in Seattle with her husband and their two sons. Learn more about Shemaiah Gonzalez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Shemiah Gonzales talks with Jessica to kick off Season 3 of The Scandal of Reading to discuss the edited collection of Joy: 100 Poems. Shemiah is working on her own book called, Undaunted Joy and the pair discuss the constant debate on how to define "joy" No Episdoe 27 | Lit Pulpit 5 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 5 2 2 27 27 Episdoe 27 | Lit Pulpit 5 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 5 full f0822670-f57a-11ed-8369-d3936b881b7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c0ef0fd In Episode 5, Claude and Austin continue the discussion of “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain. In this discussion they explore the concept and practice of forgiveness and how Gabriel's domineering and toxic character is influenced by forgiveness.

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]]> In Episode 5, Claude and Austin continue the discussion of “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain. In this discussion they explore the concept and practice of forgiveness and how Gabriel's domineering and toxic character is influenced by forgiveness.

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1609 In Episode 5, Claude and Austin continue the discussion of “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain. In this discussion they explore the concept and practice of forgiveness and how Gabriel's domineering and toxic character is influenced by forgiveness. Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as we journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Episode 5, Claude and Austin continue the discussion of “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain. In this discussion they explore the concept and practice of forgiveness and how Gabriel's domineering and toxic character is influ No Episode 26 | Lit Pulpit 4 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 4 2 2 26 26 Episode 26 | Lit Pulpit 4 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 4 full b42cf6d8-effc-11ed-af24-536d4961a861 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1f870e8 In Episode 4, Claude and Austin discuss religious power, toxic faith, and the complications of conversion by looking at “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell in on the Mountain. 


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]]> In Episode 4, Claude and Austin discuss religious power, toxic faith, and the complications of conversion by looking at “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell in on the Mountain. 


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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1189 In Episode 4, Claude and Austin discuss religious power, toxic faith, and the complications of conversion by looking at “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell in on the Mountain.  Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as we journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel: The Lit Pulpit Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Episode 4, Claude and Austin discuss religious power, toxic faith, and the complications of conversion by looking at “Gabriel’s Prayer” in James Baldwin’s Go Tell in on the Mountain.  Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more a No Episode 25 | Neal Plantinga on John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" 2 2 25 25 Episode 25 | Neal Plantinga on John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" full 94c1b2dc-d9fb-11ed-937c-db6b1fc97e60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b8a705f Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga Jr. joins Austin to discuss one of the most celebrated novels in American history, The Grapes of Wrath. The pair discuss the ability of John Steinbeck's novel to comment on systemic corruption and evil in the American dream during the Great Depression of the 1930's.


The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

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Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga, Jr. is Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary. Neal was Dean of the Chapel from 1996 to 2001 at Calvin University and served as professor (1979-1996) and president (2001-2011) at Calvin Theological Seminary. He writes for the Worship Institute and participates in its major events as a speaker or as a host for other speakers.

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]]> Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga Jr. joins Austin to discuss one of the most celebrated novels in American history, The Grapes of Wrath. The pair discuss the ability of John Steinbeck's novel to comment on systemic corruption and evil in the American dream during the Great Depression of the 1930's.


The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Neal Plantinga:

Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga, Jr. is Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary. Neal was Dean of the Chapel from 1996 to 2001 at Calvin University and served as professor (1979-1996) and president (2001-2011) at Calvin Theological Seminary. He writes for the Worship Institute and participates in its major events as a speaker or as a host for other speakers.

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]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2684 Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga Jr. joins Austin to discuss one of the most celebrated novels in American history, The Grapes of Wrath. The pair discuss the ability of John Steinbeck's novel to comment on systemic corruption and evil in the American dream during the Great Depression of the 1930's. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Neal Plantinga: Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga, Jr. is Senior Research Fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary. Neal was Dean of the Chapel from 1996 to 2001 at Calvin University and served as professor (1979-1996) and president (2001-2011) at Calvin Theological Seminary. He writes for the Worship Institute and participates in its major events as a speaker or as a host for other speakers. Learn more about Neal Plantiga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Cornelius "Neal" Plantinga Jr. joins Austin to discuss one of the most celebrated novels in American history, The Grapes of Wrath. The pair discuss the ability of John Steinbeck's novel to comment on systemic corruption and evil in the American dream duri Yes Episode 24 | Alan Noble on T.S. Elliot's The Four Quartets 2 2 24 24 Episode 24 | Alan Noble on T.S. Elliot's The Four Quartets full 94ade900-d9fb-11ed-937c-0bcd125ef0cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/22b4a95f Alan Noble joins Jessica to discuss the 20th century Elliot's process of looking back into his tradition as the means of of writing poetry. The pair focus on The Four Quartets with an emphasis on the final of the four poems, Little Gidding while setting the stage of T.S. Elliot's life and situation during the writing of what is considered by many, including Elliot, to be his finest work.


"For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business." - T.S. Elliot


Collected Poems of T.S. Elliot, T.S. Elliot

You Are Not Your Own, Alan Noble


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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

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O. Alan Noble, Ph.D., is editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. from Baylor in 2013. He and his family attend City Presbyterian in OKC. You may not follow him on Twitter.

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]]> Alan Noble joins Jessica to discuss the 20th century Elliot's process of looking back into his tradition as the means of of writing poetry. The pair focus on The Four Quartets with an emphasis on the final of the four poems, Little Gidding while setting the stage of T.S. Elliot's life and situation during the writing of what is considered by many, including Elliot, to be his finest work.


"For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business." - T.S. Elliot


Collected Poems of T.S. Elliot, T.S. Elliot

You Are Not Your Own, Alan Noble


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

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Information on Alan Noble:

O. Alan Noble, Ph.D., is editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. from Baylor in 2013. He and his family attend City Presbyterian in OKC. You may not follow him on Twitter.

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:02:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 4584 Alan Noble joins Jessica to discuss the 20th century Elliot's process of looking back into his tradition as the means of of writing poetry. The pair focus on The Four Quartets with an emphasis on the final of the four poems, Little Gidding while setting the stage of T.S. Elliot's life and situation during the writing of what is considered by many, including Elliot, to be his finest work. "For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business." - T.S. Elliot Collected Poems of T.S. Elliot, T.S. Elliot You Are Not Your Own, Alan Noble The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Alan Noble: O. Alan Noble, Ph.D., is editor in chief of Christ and Pop Culture and an assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He received his Ph.D. from Baylor in 2013. He and his family attend City Presbyterian in OKC. You may not follow him on Twitter. Learn more about Alan Noble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Alan Noble joins Jessica to discuss the 20th century Elliot's process of looking back into his tradition as the means of of writing poetry. The pair focus on The Four Quartets with an emphasis on the final of the four poems, Little Gidding while setting t No Episode 23 | Angel Adams Parham on Phillis Wheatley 2 2 23 23 Episode 23 | Angel Adams Parham on Phillis Wheatley full db37e834-d9a7-11ed-bfd9-4b2225f2ead7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4159e6d1 Associate Professor of Sociology Angel Adams Parham joins Claude to provide historical context to the life of poet Phillis Wheatley. The pair take a fresh look at Wheatley's most influential work, On Being Brought from Africa to America and discuss why a widely held perception of the poem's meaning may not be as accurate when put into the context of Wheatley's life and other works.


On Being Brought from Africa to America

A Hymn to the Evening

To the Earl of Dartmouth

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The Collected Words of Phillis Wheatley

The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

Phillis Wheatley Peters: Biography of a Genius in Bondage by Vincent Carretta


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

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Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

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Information on Angel Adams Parham:

Angel Adams Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia. She works in the area of historical sociology, engaging in research and writing that examine the past in order to better understand how to live well in the present and envision wisely for the future.

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]]> Associate Professor of Sociology Angel Adams Parham joins Claude to provide historical context to the life of poet Phillis Wheatley. The pair take a fresh look at Wheatley's most influential work, On Being Brought from Africa to America and discuss why a widely held perception of the poem's meaning may not be as accurate when put into the context of Wheatley's life and other works.


On Being Brought from Africa to America

A Hymn to the Evening

To the Earl of Dartmouth

---

The Collected Words of Phillis Wheatley

The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

Phillis Wheatley Peters: Biography of a Genius in Bondage by Vincent Carretta


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Angel Adams Parham:

Angel Adams Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia. She works in the area of historical sociology, engaging in research and writing that examine the past in order to better understand how to live well in the present and envision wisely for the future.

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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:02:12 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2414 Associate Professor of Sociology Angel Adams Parham joins Claude to provide historical context to the life of poet Phillis Wheatley. The pair take a fresh look at Wheatley's most influential work, On Being Brought from Africa to America and discuss why a widely held perception of the poem's meaning may not be as accurate when put into the context of Wheatley's life and other works. On Being Brought from Africa to America A Hymn to the Evening To the Earl of Dartmouth --- The Collected Words of Phillis Wheatley The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers Phillis Wheatley Peters: Biography of a Genius in Bondage by Vincent Carretta The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Angel Adams Parham: Angel Adams Parham is Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (IASC) at the University of Virginia. She works in the area of historical sociology, engaging in research and writing that examine the past in order to better understand how to live well in the present and envision wisely for the future. Learn more about Angel Adams Parham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Associate Professor of Sociology Angel Adams Parham joins Claude to provide historical context to the life of poet Phillis Wheatley. The pair take a fresh look at Wheatley's most influential work, On Being Brought from Africa to America and discuss why a No Episode 22 | Lit Pulpit 3 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 3 2 2 22 22 Episode 22 | Lit Pulpit 3 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 3 full 9756983c-d438-11ed-b2d7-73558ef874eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1c0a029 In Episode 3, Claude and Austin discuss Part 2 “Florence’s Prayer” and the way that time functions in Baldwin’s novel, drawing out the intergenerational dynamics that move people towards or away from God’s grace.  


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]]> In Episode 3, Claude and Austin discuss Part 2 “Florence’s Prayer” and the way that time functions in Baldwin’s novel, drawing out the intergenerational dynamics that move people towards or away from God’s grace.  


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]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1395 In Episode 3, Claude and Austin discuss Part 2 “Florence’s Prayer” and the way that time functions in Baldwin’s novel, drawing out the intergenerational dynamics that move people towards or away from God’s grace.   Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel: The Lit Pulpit Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Episode 3, Claude and Austin discuss Part 2 “Florence’s Prayer” and the way that time functions in Baldwin’s novel, drawing out the intergenerational dynamics that move people towards or away from God’s grace.   Whether you are reading along with us o No Episode 21 | Mary McCampbell on Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory 21 21 Episode 21 | Mary McCampbell on Graham Greene's The Power and the Glory full 132c6fca-ceb4-11ed-9784-7b24a8c0960a https://share.transistor.fm/s/83c17771 Mary W. McCampbell joins the show to talk about Graham Greene's novel, The Power and the Glory. Themes discussed by Jessica and Mary in the show revolve around the "Whiskey" priest's overt sinfulness as well as the gifting to be able to see the wretchedness of other human beings with the ability to love them.


Books Referenced:

The Power and the Glory , by Graham Greene

The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Mary McCampbell:

Mary McCampbell is associate professor of humanities at Lee University and author of the forthcoming book Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy. Her writing has been featured in Image Journal, Christ and Pop Culture, The Curator, The Other Journal, Relevant, and Christianity Today. She was the summer 2014 writer-in-residence at the English branch of L’Abri Fellowship and a spring 2018 scholar-in-residence at Regent College, Vancouver.

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]]> Mary W. McCampbell joins the show to talk about Graham Greene's novel, The Power and the Glory. Themes discussed by Jessica and Mary in the show revolve around the "Whiskey" priest's overt sinfulness as well as the gifting to be able to see the wretchedness of other human beings with the ability to love them.


Books Referenced:

The Power and the Glory , by Graham Greene

The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Mary McCampbell:

Mary McCampbell is associate professor of humanities at Lee University and author of the forthcoming book Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy. Her writing has been featured in Image Journal, Christ and Pop Culture, The Curator, The Other Journal, Relevant, and Christianity Today. She was the summer 2014 writer-in-residence at the English branch of L’Abri Fellowship and a spring 2018 scholar-in-residence at Regent College, Vancouver.

Learn more about Mary McCampbell

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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2942 Mary W. McCampbell joins the show to talk about Graham Greene's novel, The Power and the Glory. Themes discussed by Jessica and Mary in the show revolve around the "Whiskey" priest's overt sinfulness as well as the gifting to be able to see the wretchedness of other human beings with the ability to love them. Books Referenced: The Power and the Glory , by Graham Greene The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Mary McCampbell: Mary McCampbell is associate professor of humanities at Lee University and author of the forthcoming book Imagining Our Neighbors as Ourselves: How Art Shapes Empathy. Her writing has been featured in Image Journal, Christ and Pop Culture, The Curator, The Other Journal, Relevant, and Christianity Today. She was the summer 2014 writer-in-residence at the English branch of L’Abri Fellowship and a spring 2018 scholar-in-residence at Regent College, Vancouver. Learn more about Mary McCampbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mary W. McCampbell joins the show to talk about Graham Greene's novel, The Power and the Glory. Themes discussed by Jessica and Mary in the show revolve around the "Whiskey" priest's overt sinfulness as well as the gifting to be able to see the wretchedne No Episode 20 | Kaitlyn Schiess on Dorothy L. Sayers Zeal of thy House 2 2 20 20 Episode 20 | Kaitlyn Schiess on Dorothy L. Sayers Zeal of thy House full c1e7a47e-c934-11ed-95a1-7b37c7a60cc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5416e939 Writer, Author, and ThD student Kaitlyn Schiess joins Jessica to talk about their love for Dorothy L. Sayers' Zeal of Thy House and her works on human flourishing. Topics the duo discuss within Sayers works include how we relate to our vocations with the labels of "Christian" applied to a brand, the dignity of vocation that is not expressly "ministry", and the value of those who do work in the world that, through their conduct, gives glory to God.


Books Referenced:

Letters to a Diminished Church , by Dorthy Sayers

The Women Are Up To Something, by J.B. Lipscomb

Why Work?, by Dorothy Sayers

The Zeal of thy House, by Dorothy Sayers

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Kaitlyn Schiess:

Kaitlyn is a writer, author, and a ThD student at Duke Divinity School studying political theology, ethics, and biblical interpretation. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021 with a ThM in systematic theology. She the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, released with InterVarsity Press in September 2020. Her forthcoming book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here, will be released with Brazos Press in August 2023. You can also listen to Kaitlyn as a regular guest on The Holy Post podcast.

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]]> Writer, Author, and ThD student Kaitlyn Schiess joins Jessica to talk about their love for Dorothy L. Sayers' Zeal of Thy House and her works on human flourishing. Topics the duo discuss within Sayers works include how we relate to our vocations with the labels of "Christian" applied to a brand, the dignity of vocation that is not expressly "ministry", and the value of those who do work in the world that, through their conduct, gives glory to God.


Books Referenced:

Letters to a Diminished Church , by Dorthy Sayers

The Women Are Up To Something, by J.B. Lipscomb

Why Work?, by Dorothy Sayers

The Zeal of thy House, by Dorothy Sayers

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: 

Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Kaitlyn Schiess:

Kaitlyn is a writer, author, and a ThD student at Duke Divinity School studying political theology, ethics, and biblical interpretation. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021 with a ThM in systematic theology. She the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, released with InterVarsity Press in September 2020. Her forthcoming book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here, will be released with Brazos Press in August 2023. You can also listen to Kaitlyn as a regular guest on The Holy Post podcast.

Learn more about Kaitlyn Schiess

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2756 Writer, Author, and ThD student Kaitlyn Schiess joins Jessica to talk about their love for Dorothy L. Sayers' Zeal of Thy House and her works on human flourishing. Topics the duo discuss within Sayers works include how we relate to our vocations with the labels of "Christian" applied to a brand, the dignity of vocation that is not expressly "ministry", and the value of those who do work in the world that, through their conduct, gives glory to God. Books Referenced: Letters to a Diminished Church , by Dorthy Sayers The Women Are Up To Something, by J.B. Lipscomb Why Work?, by Dorothy Sayers The Zeal of thy House, by Dorothy Sayers The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host:  Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Kaitlyn Schiess: Kaitlyn is a writer, author, and a ThD student at Duke Divinity School studying political theology, ethics, and biblical interpretation. She graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2021 with a ThM in systematic theology. She the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor, released with InterVarsity Press in September 2020. Her forthcoming book, The Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics and Where We Go from Here, will be released with Brazos Press in August 2023. You can also listen to Kaitlyn as a regular guest on The Holy Post podcast. Learn more about Kaitlyn Schiess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Writer, Author, and ThD student Kaitlyn Schiess joins Jessica to talk about their love for Dorothy L. Sayers' Zeal of Thy House and her works on human flourishing. Topics the duo discuss within Sayers works include how we relate to our vocations with the No Episode 19 | Lit Pulpit 2 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 2 2 2 19 19 Episode 19 | Lit Pulpit 2 - Go Tell It On The Mountain Part 2 full e5ee4ba2-c3a3-11ed-85aa-3bea7be68178 https://share.transistor.fm/s/60a7dad9 Claude and Austin discuss their impressions of the Baldwin’s cast of characters and the critical importance of setting–the world, the church, and streets–in the opening sections of the novel. Is Baldwin’s depiction of a toxic Christianity a fatal critique of the faith or a critical gesture toward true religion? How does place and setting factor into the novel’s message?


Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:


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]]> Claude and Austin discuss their impressions of the Baldwin’s cast of characters and the critical importance of setting–the world, the church, and streets–in the opening sections of the novel. Is Baldwin’s depiction of a toxic Christianity a fatal critique of the faith or a critical gesture toward true religion? How does place and setting factor into the novel’s message?


Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:


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]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1489 Claude and Austin discuss their impressions of the Baldwin’s cast of characters and the critical importance of setting–the world, the church, and streets–in the opening sections of the novel. Is Baldwin’s depiction of a toxic Christianity a fatal critique of the faith or a critical gesture toward true religion? How does place and setting factor into the novel’s message? Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel: Lit Pulpit Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Claude and Austin discuss their impressions of the Baldwin’s cast of characters and the critical importance of setting–the world, the church, and streets–in the opening sections of the novel. Is Baldwin’s depiction of a toxic Christianity a fatal critique No Episode 18 | Jessica Hooten Wilson on Reading for the Love of God 2 2 18 18 Episode 18 | Jessica Hooten Wilson on Reading for the Love of God full f05b8cdc-be3d-11ed-81fa-cbe7e5db3a10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08de9eb2 On this special episode, co-host Claude Atcho turns the tables and interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson regarding her forthcoming book, Reading for the Love of God. Jessica recounts her love and unique way of consuming literature in her formative years while she was attending college for theology and literature and how the two disciplines influenced how she consumed both. In this book Jessica relates her experience and she argues that the simple act of reading can help us learn to pray well, love our neighbor, be contemplative, practice humility, and disentangle ourselves from contemporary idols.

Pre-Order Your Copy of Reading for the Love of God

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

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]]> On this special episode, co-host Claude Atcho turns the tables and interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson regarding her forthcoming book, Reading for the Love of God. Jessica recounts her love and unique way of consuming literature in her formative years while she was attending college for theology and literature and how the two disciplines influenced how she consumed both. In this book Jessica relates her experience and she argues that the simple act of reading can help us learn to pray well, love our neighbor, be contemplative, practice humility, and disentangle ourselves from contemporary idols.

Pre-Order Your Copy of Reading for the Love of God

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

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]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1921 On this special episode, co-host Claude Atcho turns the tables and interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson regarding her forthcoming book, Reading for the Love of God. Jessica recounts her love and unique way of consuming literature in her formative years while she was attending college for theology and literature and how the two disciplines influenced how she consumed both. In this book Jessica relates her experience and she argues that the simple act of reading can help us learn to pray well, love our neighbor, be contemplative, practice humility, and disentangle ourselves from contemporary idols. Pre-Order Your Copy of Reading for the Love of God The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Claude Atcho: Claude serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On this special episode, co-host Claude Atcho turns the tables and interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson regarding her forthcoming book, Reading for the Love of God. Jessica recounts her love and unique way of consuming literature in her formative years while No Episode 17 | D.L. Mayfield on Dorothy Day's "The Long Loneliness" 2 2 17 17 Episode 17 | D.L. Mayfield on Dorothy Day's "The Long Loneliness" full 00001cb0-b8bd-11ed-ad76-1f8c8c2f25a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d639c54 D.L. Mayfield joins host Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the life and writings of the social worker and self described anarchist who renounced material possessions to live a life of a pacifist activism for the poor.


Books Referenced:

Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and its Challenge for our Times by D.L. Mayfield

The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day

Thérèse by Dorothy Day


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on D.L. Mayfield: 

D.L. Mayfield lives and writes on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She writes primarily about issues of Christianity, faith, and inequality. She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is a biography of Dorothy Day.

Learn more about D.L. Mayfield

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]]> D.L. Mayfield joins host Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the life and writings of the social worker and self described anarchist who renounced material possessions to live a life of a pacifist activism for the poor.


Books Referenced:

Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and its Challenge for our Times by D.L. Mayfield

The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day

Thérèse by Dorothy Day


The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on D.L. Mayfield: 

D.L. Mayfield lives and writes on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She writes primarily about issues of Christianity, faith, and inequality. She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is a biography of Dorothy Day.

Learn more about D.L. Mayfield

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]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2655 D.L. Mayfield joins host Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the life and writings of the social worker and self described anarchist who renounced material possessions to live a life of a pacifist activism for the poor. Books Referenced: Unruly Saint: Dorothy Day’s Radical Vision and its Challenge for our Times by D.L. Mayfield The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day Thérèse by Dorothy Day The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on D.L. Mayfield:  D.L. Mayfield lives and writes on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She writes primarily about issues of Christianity, faith, and inequality. She is the author of three books, the most recent of which is a biography of Dorothy Day. Learn more about D.L. Mayfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices D.L. Mayfield joins host Jessica Hooten Wilson to discuss the life and writings of the social worker and self described anarchist who renounced material possessions to live a life of a pacifist activism for the poor. Books Referenced: Unruly Saint: Dorot No Episode 16 | Lit Pulpit - Go Tell It On The Mountain 2 2 16 16 Episode 16 | Lit Pulpit - Go Tell It On The Mountain full 2c4aef1a-b33c-11ed-9fc4-f3023bd05c7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2db436dd Austin and Claude start with a quick overview of James Baldwin’s debut novel then dive into its opening paragraph to explore the novel’s religious context and the psychological dynamics of church life. What happens when we come of age in religious spaces that mean well but do damage?


Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:


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]]> Austin and Claude start with a quick overview of James Baldwin’s debut novel then dive into its opening paragraph to explore the novel’s religious context and the psychological dynamics of church life. What happens when we come of age in religious spaces that mean well but do damage?


Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel:


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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1510 Austin and Claude start with a quick overview of James Baldwin’s debut novel then dive into its opening paragraph to explore the novel’s religious context and the psychological dynamics of church life. What happens when we come of age in religious spaces that mean well but do damage? Whether you are reading along with us or simply want to know more about this important novel, join us as journey through this novel. Be sure to check out our Lit Pulpit Facebook group where you can ask questions and share thoughts on the novel: Scandal of Reading Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Austin and Claude start with a quick overview of James Baldwin’s debut novel then dive into its opening paragraph to explore the novel’s religious context and the psychological dynamics of church life. What happens when we come of age in religious spaces No Episode 15 | Patti Callahan Henry on CS Lewis' "Till We Have Faces" 2 2 15 15 Episode 15 | Patti Callahan Henry on CS Lewis' "Till We Have Faces" full 8f003238-ae0e-11ed-8e3e-b39f373e96fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccb2a26d Jessica is joined by Patti Callahan Henry to discuss their shared love for C.S. Lewis and how his relationship with Joy Davidman influenced his last fictional work.

Books Referenced:

The Paris Wife by Paul McLain

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Patti Callahan Henry: 

Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels, Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis.

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]]> Jessica is joined by Patti Callahan Henry to discuss their shared love for C.S. Lewis and how his relationship with Joy Davidman influenced his last fictional work.

Books Referenced:

The Paris Wife by Paul McLain

Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Patti Callahan Henry: 

Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels, Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis.

Learn more about Patti Callahan Henry

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]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2969 Jessica is joined by Patti Callahan Henry to discuss their shared love for C.S. Lewis and how his relationship with Joy Davidman influenced his last fictional work. Books Referenced: The Paris Wife by Paul McLain Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Patti Callahan Henry:  Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times, Globe and Mail, and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her newest, The Secret Book of Flora Lea. She’s also a podcast host of original content for her novels, Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis. Learn more about Patti Callahan Henry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica is joined by Patti Callahan Henry to discuss their shared love for C.S. Lewis and how his relationship with Joy Davidman influenced his last fictional work. Books Referenced: The Paris Wife by Paul McLain Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. No Episode 14 | Matt Mullins on Anne Bradstreet 2 2 14 14 Episode 14 | Matt Mullins on Anne Bradstreet full 2a5f70a8-a83e-11ed-9abd-0b482ac75919 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5e2640f Jessica is joined by Matthew Mullins to discuss their shared love for poetry and Anne Bradstreet. 

Books Referenced: 

Books Referenced:

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

The Overstory by Richard Powers

Green Ember Series by SD Smith

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni, tran. Michael F. Moore

The Outsider by Richard Wright

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

Heavenly Participation by Hans Boersma

Biblical Cosmos by Robin Parry

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Matthew Mullins: 

Matthew Mullins (PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) is Associate Professor of English and History of Ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches classes in literature, literary theory, and writing. His research focuses primarily on American literature and culture and on hermeneutics. His latest book is Enjoying the Bible: Literary Approaches to Loving the Scriptures.

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]]> Jessica is joined by Matthew Mullins to discuss their shared love for poetry and Anne Bradstreet. 

Books Referenced: 

Books Referenced:

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

The Overstory by Richard Powers

Green Ember Series by SD Smith

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni, tran. Michael F. Moore

The Outsider by Richard Wright

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

Heavenly Participation by Hans Boersma

Biblical Cosmos by Robin Parry

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Matthew Mullins: 

Matthew Mullins (PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) is Associate Professor of English and History of Ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches classes in literature, literary theory, and writing. His research focuses primarily on American literature and culture and on hermeneutics. His latest book is Enjoying the Bible: Literary Approaches to Loving the Scriptures.

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]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 3555 Jessica is joined by Matthew Mullins to discuss their shared love for poetry and Anne Bradstreet.  Books Referenced:  Books Referenced: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume The Overstory by Richard Powers Green Ember Series by SD Smith The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni, tran. Michael F. Moore The Outsider by Richard Wright Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen Heavenly Participation by Hans Boersma Biblical Cosmos by Robin Parry The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Matthew Mullins:  Matthew Mullins (PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) is Associate Professor of English and History of Ideas at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He teaches classes in literature, literary theory, and writing. His research focuses primarily on American literature and culture and on hermeneutics. His latest book is Enjoying the Bible: Literary Approaches to Loving the Scriptures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica is joined by Matthew Mullins to discuss their shared love for poetry and Anne Bradstreet.  Books Referenced:  Books Referenced: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume The Overstory by Richard Powers Green Ember Series by SD Smith The Betrot No Episode 13 | Drew E. Jackson on Howard Thurman's "Jesus and the Disinherited" 2 2 13 13 Episode 13 | Drew E. Jackson on Howard Thurman's "Jesus and the Disinherited" full c0f29398-a2bb-11ed-8eef-171364781126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93159e83 Jessica is joined by poet and pastor, Drew E. Jackson to discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited. 

Books Referenced: 

Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Drew E. Jackson: 

Drew E.Jackson is a poet and pastor. He is author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Comingand Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications.

He received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughters.

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]]> Jessica is joined by poet and pastor, Drew E. Jackson to discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited. 

Books Referenced: 

Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Drew E. Jackson: 

Drew E.Jackson is a poet and pastor. He is author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Comingand Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications.

He received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughters.

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]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2840 Jessica is joined by poet and pastor, Drew E. Jackson to discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited.  Books Referenced:  Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Drew E. Jackson:  Drew E.Jackson is a poet and pastor. He is author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Comingand Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica is joined by poet and pastor, Drew E. Jackson to discuss Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited.  Books Referenced:  Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Je No Episode 12 | Intro to Lit Pulpit 1 1 12 12 Episode 12 | Intro to Lit Pulpit full 16529c64-872f-11ed-a6bc-a76a5f755c5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6fa4848 The season finale of The Scandal of Reading gives a preview for the next season as well as new podcast from co-hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty. Here the duo talk about James Baldwin's seminal debut novel Go Tell It On The Mountain.

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Hosts: Claude Atcho serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> The season finale of The Scandal of Reading gives a preview for the next season as well as new podcast from co-hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty. Here the duo talk about James Baldwin's seminal debut novel Go Tell It On The Mountain.

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Hosts: Claude Atcho serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just.

Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 854 The season finale of The Scandal of Reading gives a preview for the next season as well as new podcast from co-hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty. Here the duo talk about James Baldwin's seminal debut novel Go Tell It On The Mountain. The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Hosts: Claude Atcho serves as the pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has previously served as a church planter and an adjunct English professor in Boston, Massachusetts, and as a pastor in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just. Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The season finale of The Scandal of Reading gives a preview for the next season as well as new podcast from co-hosts Claude Atcho and Austin Carty. Here the duo talk about James Baldwin's seminal debut novel Go Tell It On The Mountain. The Scandal of Read No Episode 11 | Austin Carty on Frederick Buechner's Godric 1 1 11 11 Episode 11 | Austin Carty on Frederick Buechner's Godric full de2ba67c-820c-11ed-8a3b-4ba64b9cffcc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2faa45a3 Jessica is joined by Austin Carty to discuss Frederick Buechner's Pulitzer Prize nominated novel, Godric. The pair discuss the themes found not only in Godric, but in other of Buechner's novels that hint at his dealings with the history of death in his family. Loosing both his father and grandfather to suicide, Buechner has echoes of this theme along with his resoluteness to not follow in their footsteps. 

Books Referenced: 

Godric by Frederick Buechner

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> Jessica is joined by Austin Carty to discuss Frederick Buechner's Pulitzer Prize nominated novel, Godric. The pair discuss the themes found not only in Godric, but in other of Buechner's novels that hint at his dealings with the history of death in his family. Loosing both his father and grandfather to suicide, Buechner has echoes of this theme along with his resoluteness to not follow in their footsteps. 

Books Referenced: 

Godric by Frederick Buechner

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf

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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:36:07 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2314 Jessica is joined by Austin Carty to discuss Frederick Buechner's Pulitzer Prize nominated novel, Godric. The pair discuss the themes found not only in Godric, but in other of Buechner's novels that hint at his dealings with the history of death in his family. Loosing both his father and grandfather to suicide, Buechner has echoes of this theme along with his resoluteness to not follow in their footsteps.  Books Referenced:  Godric by Frederick Buechner The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Austin Carty: Austin holds degrees in literature and divinity from High Point University (B.A.) and Wake Forest University (M.Div.), and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from Emory University. He is the author of Christianity Today's Book Award of Merit for Church and Pastoral Leadership, The Pastor's Bookshelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica is joined by Austin Carty to discuss Frederick Buechner's Pulitzer Prize nominated novel, Godric. The pair discuss the themes found not only in Godric, but in other of Buechner's novels that hint at his dealings with the history of death in his fa No Episode 10 | Tsh Oxenreider on Walker Percy's The Moviegoer 1 1 10 10 Episode 10 | Tsh Oxenreider on Walker Percy's The Moviegoer full 7257a3fc-7c2f-11ed-8c2b-43e206720c64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8789eedd Jessica is joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss Walker Percy’s debut novel, The Moviegoer (1961). The pair discuss how the book, as does many of Percy’s following works, wrestles with the suicides of his father and grandfather, how his conversion to Catholicism related to his desire to not meet their fate, and how the book finds new meaning for younger generations in an increasingly isolated and disconnected society.

Books Referenced:

The Moviegoer by Percy Walker

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Guest: Tsh Oxenreider is a writer of books, a travel guide, and a podcaster and part-time English teacher to teenagers.

Learn more about Tsh Oxenreider

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]]> Jessica is joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss Walker Percy’s debut novel, The Moviegoer (1961). The pair discuss how the book, as does many of Percy’s following works, wrestles with the suicides of his father and grandfather, how his conversion to Catholicism related to his desire to not meet their fate, and how the book finds new meaning for younger generations in an increasingly isolated and disconnected society.

Books Referenced:

The Moviegoer by Percy Walker

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Guest: Tsh Oxenreider is a writer of books, a travel guide, and a podcaster and part-time English teacher to teenagers.

Learn more about Tsh Oxenreider

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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:46:08 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1775 Jessica is joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss Walker Percy’s debut novel, The Moviegoer (1961). The pair discuss how the book, as does many of Percy’s following works, wrestles with the suicides of his father and grandfather, how his conversion to Catholicism related to his desire to not meet their fate, and how the book finds new meaning for younger generations in an increasingly isolated and disconnected society. Books Referenced: The Moviegoer by Percy Walker The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Guest: Tsh Oxenreider is a writer of books, a travel guide, and a podcaster and part-time English teacher to teenagers. Learn more about Tsh Oxenreider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica is joined by Tsh Oxenreider to discuss Walker Percy’s debut novel, The Moviegoer (1961). The pair discuss how the book, as does many of Percy’s following works, wrestles with the suicides of his father and grandfather, how his conversion to Cathol No Episode 9 | Abigail Favale on Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland 1 1 9 9 Episode 9 | Abigail Favale on Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Herland full 1f2a4294-76b6-11ed-8fd5-2fdfd897e269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8976e3d Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson and Professor Abigail Favale discuss feminist utopian novel Herlandby Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Why is this novel still worth reading and reflecting upon today? What does it tell us about how feminism has changed since 1915? How do we form our identities as women and as Christians?

Books Referenced: 

Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale

The Men by Sandra Newman

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset

The Eternal Woman by Gertrud von le Fort

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Guest:

Abigail Favale is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame and author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory and Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion. 

Learn more about Dr. Abigail Favale

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson and Professor Abigail Favale discuss feminist utopian novel Herlandby Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Why is this novel still worth reading and reflecting upon today? What does it tell us about how feminism has changed since 1915? How do we form our identities as women and as Christians?

Books Referenced: 

Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale

The Men by Sandra Newman

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset

The Eternal Woman by Gertrud von le Fort

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Guest:

Abigail Favale is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame and author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory and Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion. 

Learn more about Dr. Abigail Favale

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]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2465 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson and Professor Abigail Favale discuss feminist utopian novel Herlandby Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Why is this novel still worth reading and reflecting upon today? What does it tell us about how feminism has changed since 1915? How do we form our identities as women and as Christians? Books Referenced:  Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale The Men by Sandra Newman The Dream of a Ridiculous Man by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Lord of the Flies by William Golding Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset The Eternal Woman by Gertrud von le Fort The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Guest: Abigail Favale is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame and author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory and Into the Deep: An Unlikely Catholic Conversion.  Learn more about Dr. Abigail Favale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson and Professor Abigail Favale discuss feminist utopian novel Herlandby Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Why is this novel still worth reading and reflecting upon today? What does it tell us about how feminism has changed since 1915 No Episode 8 | Haley Stewart on Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter 1 1 8 8 Episode 8 | Haley Stewart on Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter full 058280de-7136-11ed-9ce1-eb855d645999 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5014b9a0 Jessica hosts Haley Stewart to discuss the 1920 novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter. This trilogy of novels described the life of Kristin in 14th Century Norway as she constantly attempted to follow the path of her faith in Christ, but often found herself choosing her own wished more often than not. Jessica and Haley talk about the way the novel reflects the sin upon a family when a member sins and how our modern individualistic culture stands in stark contrast. 

Read: Kristin Lavransdatter

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on the Haley Stewart: A bookish mama of four and wife to a beekeeper. Writer, speaker, podcaster, and Catholic convert. Homeschooling, bacon-eating, and bright red lipstick-wearing Jane Austen aficionado.

Learn more about Haley Stewart

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]]> Jessica hosts Haley Stewart to discuss the 1920 novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter. This trilogy of novels described the life of Kristin in 14th Century Norway as she constantly attempted to follow the path of her faith in Christ, but often found herself choosing her own wished more often than not. Jessica and Haley talk about the way the novel reflects the sin upon a family when a member sins and how our modern individualistic culture stands in stark contrast. 

Read: Kristin Lavransdatter

The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press.

Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on the Haley Stewart: A bookish mama of four and wife to a beekeeper. Writer, speaker, podcaster, and Catholic convert. Homeschooling, bacon-eating, and bright red lipstick-wearing Jane Austen aficionado.

Learn more about Haley Stewart

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]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2079 Jessica hosts Haley Stewart to discuss the 1920 novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter. This trilogy of novels described the life of Kristin in 14th Century Norway as she constantly attempted to follow the path of her faith in Christ, but often found herself choosing her own wished more often than not. Jessica and Haley talk about the way the novel reflects the sin upon a family when a member sins and how our modern individualistic culture stands in stark contrast.  Read: Kristin Lavransdatter The Scandal of Reading is sponsored by Brazos Press. Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on the Haley Stewart: A bookish mama of four and wife to a beekeeper. Writer, speaker, podcaster, and Catholic convert. Homeschooling, bacon-eating, and bright red lipstick-wearing Jane Austen aficionado. Learn more about Haley Stewart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica hosts Haley Stewart to discuss the 1920 novel by Sigrid Undset, Kristin Lavransdatter. This trilogy of novels described the life of Kristin in 14th Century Norway as she constantly attempted to follow the path of her faith in Christ, but often fou No Episode 7 | Karen Swallow Prior on Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away 1 1 7 7 Episode 7 | Karen Swallow Prior on Flannery O'Connor's The Violent Bear It Away full 20a9e8a0-6684-11ed-a03f-eb65fe3522c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc27b62d Jessica hosts fellow Flannery O'Connor fan, Karen Swallow Prior to discuss the author's final Novel, The Violent Bear It Away. The pair discuss O'Connor's use of her characters as God's friends, or the ones who suffer. They are not treated as a "Pollyana" but as characters that suffer which in turns prepares them to receive grace of God.

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]]> Jessica hosts fellow Flannery O'Connor fan, Karen Swallow Prior to discuss the author's final Novel, The Violent Bear It Away. The pair discuss O'Connor's use of her characters as God's friends, or the ones who suffer. They are not treated as a "Pollyana" but as characters that suffer which in turns prepares them to receive grace of God.

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]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:10:50 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1598 Jessica hosts fellow Flannery O'Connor fan, Karen Swallow Prior to discuss the author's final Novel, The Violent Bear It Away. The pair discuss O'Connor's use of her characters as God's friends, or the ones who suffer. They are not treated as a "Pollyana" but as characters that suffer which in turns prepares them to receive grace of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jessica hosts fellow Flannery O'Connor fan, Karen Swallow Prior to discuss the author's final Novel, The Violent Bear It Away. The pair discuss O'Connor's use of her characters as God's friends, or the ones who suffer. They are not treated as a "Pollyana" No Episode 6 | Chris Smith on Georges Bernanos' Diary of a Country Priest 1 1 6 6 Episode 6 | Chris Smith on Georges Bernanos' Diary of a Country Priest full 67cdfac2-60b3-11ed-a8be-6b015a13cd88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cad2fe14 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Chris Smith to discuss Georges Bernanos' 1936 novel Diary of a Country Priest . Together they talk about the way the novel draws upon the literary history of historic individualism. 

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Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Chris Smith: is a member of the Englewood Christian Church community on the near east-side of Indianapolis. He is also the editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He regularly writes and speaks on topics related to church, community and God’s reconciliation of all things.

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Chris Smith to discuss Georges Bernanos' 1936 novel Diary of a Country Priest . Together they talk about the way the novel draws upon the literary history of historic individualism. 

Works referenced:


Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Chris Smith: is a member of the Englewood Christian Church community on the near east-side of Indianapolis. He is also the editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He regularly writes and speaks on topics related to church, community and God’s reconciliation of all things.

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]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1844 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Chris Smith to discuss Georges Bernanos' 1936 novel Diary of a Country Priest . Together they talk about the way the novel draws upon the literary history of historic individualism.  Works referenced: Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Chris Smith: is a member of the Englewood Christian Church community on the near east-side of Indianapolis. He is also the editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He regularly writes and speaks on topics related to church, community and God’s reconciliation of all things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Chris Smith to discuss Georges Bernanos' 1936 novel Diary of a Country Priest . Together they talk about the way the novel draws upon the literary history of historic individualism.  Works referenced: Diary of No Episode 5 | Dr. Jack Heller on A Lesson Before Dying 1 1 5 5 Episode 5 | Dr. Jack Heller on A Lesson Before Dying full ba779132-5b2e-11ed-a627-3320224778ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/4acbc6b4 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Jack Heller to discuss Ernest Gaines' 8th novel published in 1993, A Lesson Before Dying. Together they discuss the themes of preparing ourselves for our own deaths and what is a person worth.

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Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Jack Heller: Dr. Jack Heller received his Ph.D. in English from Louisiana State University in August 1997. His primary research interests include Renaissance drama, Shakespeare, other 16th and 17th century literature, religious studies, and African American literature. Dr. Heller’s other interests include attending movies and live theater, traveling, baking bread, reading (that never gets old), and the music of Bob Dylan.

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Jack Heller to discuss Ernest Gaines' 8th novel published in 1993, A Lesson Before Dying. Together they discuss the themes of preparing ourselves for our own deaths and what is a person worth.

Works referenced:


Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Jack Heller: Dr. Jack Heller received his Ph.D. in English from Louisiana State University in August 1997. His primary research interests include Renaissance drama, Shakespeare, other 16th and 17th century literature, religious studies, and African American literature. Dr. Heller’s other interests include attending movies and live theater, traveling, baking bread, reading (that never gets old), and the music of Bob Dylan.

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]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0100 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 2153 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Jack Heller to discuss Ernest Gaines' 8th novel published in 1993, A Lesson Before Dying. Together they discuss the themes of preparing ourselves for our own deaths and what is a person worth. Works referenced: A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines Information on the Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Jack Heller: Dr. Jack Heller received his Ph.D. in English from Louisiana State University in August 1997. His primary research interests include Renaissance drama, Shakespeare, other 16th and 17th century literature, religious studies, and African American literature. Dr. Heller’s other interests include attending movies and live theater, traveling, baking bread, reading (that never gets old), and the music of Bob Dylan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Jack Heller to discuss Ernest Gaines' 8th novel published in 1993, A Lesson Before Dying. Together they discuss the themes of preparing ourselves for our own deaths and what is a person worth. Works referenced: No Episode 4 | Claude Atcho on Zora Neale Hurston's Moses, Man of the Mountain 1 1 4 4 Episode 4 | Claude Atcho on Zora Neale Hurston's Moses, Man of the Mountain full d225ea90-55ac-11ed-a8ee-cb412db3a73f https://share.transistor.fm/s/77d176a1 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's 1938 novel, Moses, Man of the Mountain which Claude discussed in his work Reading Black Books which promotes conversations about African-American literature and life with Christian theology, faith, and how these two worlds enrich one another.

Works referenced:


Information on Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's 1938 novel, Moses, Man of the Mountain which Claude discussed in his work Reading Black Books which promotes conversations about African-American literature and life with Christian theology, faith, and how these two worlds enrich one another.

Works referenced:


Information on Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. 

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA. 

Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022.

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]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1552 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's 1938 novel, Moses, Man of the Mountain which Claude discussed in his work Reading Black Books which promotes conversations about African-American literature and life with Christian theology, faith, and how these two worlds enrich one another. Works referenced: Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston Information on Host: Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov.  Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA.  Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho to discuss Zora Neale Hurston's 1938 novel, Moses, Man of the Mountain which Claude discussed in his work Reading Black Books which promotes conversations about African-American literature and life No Episode 3 | Joy Clarkson on Vodolazkin's Laurus 1 1 3 3 Episode 3 | Joy Clarkson on Vodolazkin's Laurus full 6650a356-501a-11ed-8e73-bf86260b0245 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e908e26a Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Joy Clarkson to discuss Eugene Vodolazkin's. Together they discuss the themes of trauma, imitation of Christ, and living as a Holy fool.

Works referenced:


Information on Host:Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Joy ClarksonJoy Clarkson is a doctoral candidate in theology at St. Andrews University, researching the ways art can be used to prepare ourselves for a good death. She hosts a weekly podcast that aims to give people an arsenal of good stories, music, and images with which they can courageously, wisely, and beautifully navigate life. 

Learn more about Joy Clarkson.

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Joy Clarkson to discuss Eugene Vodolazkin's. Together they discuss the themes of trauma, imitation of Christ, and living as a Holy fool.

Works referenced:


Information on Host:Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson.

Information on Joy ClarksonJoy Clarkson is a doctoral candidate in theology at St. Andrews University, researching the ways art can be used to prepare ourselves for a good death. She hosts a weekly podcast that aims to give people an arsenal of good stories, music, and images with which they can courageously, wisely, and beautifully navigate life. 

Learn more about Joy Clarkson.

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]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1669 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Joy Clarkson to discuss Eugene Vodolazkin's. Together they discuss the themes of trauma, imitation of Christ, and living as a Holy fool. Works referenced: Laurus by Eugene Vodalaskin. Information on Host:Jessica Hooten Wilson is a Senior Fellow at Trinity Forum, the inaugural Visiting Scholar of Liberal Arts at Pepperdine University, and the author of several books, including The Scandal of Holiness: Renewing Your Imagination in the Company of Literary Saints, Learning the Good Life: From the Great Hearts and Minds that Came Before, and Giving the Devil his Due: Flannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov. Learn more about Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson. Information on Joy ClarksonJoy Clarkson is a doctoral candidate in theology at St. Andrews University, researching the ways art can be used to prepare ourselves for a good death. She hosts a weekly podcast that aims to give people an arsenal of good stories, music, and images with which they can courageously, wisely, and beautifully navigate life.  Learn more about Joy Clarkson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Joy Clarkson to discuss Eugene Vodolazkin's. Together they discuss the themes of trauma, imitation of Christ, and living as a Holy fool. Works referenced: Laurus by Eugene Vodalaskin. Information on Host:Jess No Episode 2 | Jessica H. Wilson with Andrew Peterson on Book of the Dun Cow 1 1 2 2 Episode 2 | Jessica H. Wilson with Andrew Peterson on Book of the Dun Cow full d6e179e2-4534-11ed-a3c9-ef540e3b3c4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6778cb68 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss The Book of the Dun Cow. Together they discuss the themes of "creation care" and how Walter Wangerin, Jr.'s fantasy novel from 1978 teaches us how to love the earth we have been blessed with better.

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss The Book of the Dun Cow. Together they discuss the themes of "creation care" and how Walter Wangerin, Jr.'s fantasy novel from 1978 teaches us how to love the earth we have been blessed with better.

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]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1699 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss The Book of the Dun Cow. Together they discuss the themes of "creation care" and how Walter Wangerin, Jr.'s fantasy novel from 1978 teaches us how to love the earth we have been blessed with better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Andrew Peterson to discuss The Book of the Dun Cow. Together they discuss the themes of "creation care" and how Walter Wangerin, Jr.'s fantasy novel from 1978 teaches us how to love the earth we have been bless No Episode 1 | An Introduction 1 1 Episode 1 | An Introduction full 8f6312aa-38f6-11ed-9d38-6fff07221a81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ead03f0 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho and Austin Carty to discuss the purpose and future of the podcast. Why should we be reading and thinking about great fiction? What are the questions we get about reading fiction? How’ll the podcast change to bring people into this community? Join us for this podcast and be a part of the Scandal of Reading!

Works referenced: 

Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston.

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset

The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry by Austin Carty

Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just by Claude Atcho

Blue Light Jazz by Donald Miller

Go Tell It on the Mountains by James Baldwin

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]]> Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho and Austin Carty to discuss the purpose and future of the podcast. Why should we be reading and thinking about great fiction? What are the questions we get about reading fiction? How’ll the podcast change to bring people into this community? Join us for this podcast and be a part of the Scandal of Reading!

Works referenced: 

Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston.

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset

The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry by Austin Carty

Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just by Claude Atcho

Blue Light Jazz by Donald Miller

Go Tell It on the Mountains by James Baldwin

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 Christ & Pop Culture Christ & Pop Culture 1523 Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho and Austin Carty to discuss the purpose and future of the podcast. Why should we be reading and thinking about great fiction? What are the questions we get about reading fiction? How’ll the podcast change to bring people into this community? Join us for this podcast and be a part of the Scandal of Reading! Works referenced:  Moses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurston. Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset The Pastor’s Bookshelf: Why Reading Matters for Ministry by Austin Carty Reading Black Books: How African American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just by Claude Atcho Blue Light Jazz by Donald Miller Go Tell It on the Mountains by James Baldwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson is joined by Claude Atcho and Austin Carty to discuss the purpose and future of the podcast. Why should we be reading and thinking about great fiction? What are the questions we get about reading fiction? How’ll the podcast No