Podcasts about good books

What if the Bible you've been reading was deliberately edited to promote obedience to earthly kings? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the dramatic differences between the widely used King James Bible and the ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Bible — a canon that preserved 88 books, including controversial texts like 1 Enoch and Jubilees. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just curious about hidden religious history, this episode challenges everything you thought you knew about “the Good Book.” Is the Ethiopian Bible closer to the original scriptures? Or is it filled with dangerous additions? Tune in and decide for yourself.

Kath and Ellie reconnect after a hiatus, sharing their thoughts on social media, recent books, TV shows, and upcoming events like the Women's Prize Shortlist Readings. They discuss the impact of digital media, favourite reads, and plans for future episodes.

Cultural critics have warned that modern-day technology will actually reshape the way we think. The problem is our “smart” devices don’t require us to think much at all! Are we limiting our capacity for critical thinking? Pastor and Bible teacher Mike Fabarez puts our “instant soundbite” generation on alert. We’re talking about the benefits of reading books.

Is the Bible really good—or have we misunderstood it? Many people walk away from Christianity after reading the Bible for themselves. But what if the issue isn't the Bible… it's how we've been taught to read it? In this episode of Truth Changes Everything, we sit down with John Marriott and Shawn Wicks, co-authors of Is It Really the Good Book?, to tackle one of the most important—and challenging—questions facing faith today: Is the Bible actually good? Together, we explore why doubt often begins with faulty assumptions about Scripture, how to approach difficult passages without losing faith, and why understanding the Bible in its proper context changes everything. If you've ever wrestled with questions about the Bible—or know someone who has—this conversation is for you.

What if family devotions didn't have to be perfect to be effective? Adam and Cassie sit down with Carl Laferton to talk about what family Bible time really looks like in a normal home—and why the ordinary, imperfect moments are often where God is doing the most. If you've ever thought: “We should be doing family devotions…” “We tried, but it didn't go well…” “I don't feel equipped to lead my kids spiritually…” This episode is for you. Carl offers a refreshing, honest take:Family devotions are necessary—but they're not everything. They're one part of a much bigger picture: a home where the gospel shows up in everyday life. “Family Bible time is not sufficient for discipleship… but it is a necessary foundation.” Let this Mother's Day be a reminder that she deserves care, too. Head to cozyearth.com and use our code FDP for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth from us here at The Family Discipleship Podcast. Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ellery Adams. This one is for you. Today, Ellyn brings back one of our favorite games, Good Books Bad Reviews. She has scoured Goodreads for some of the most outrageous reviews left on some iconic and favorite books. See if you can guess along with Amanda. Books featured in today's episode aka books we loved and books people wrote bad reviews about.  Dear Monica Lewinsky by Julia Langbein Invasive Species by Ellery Adams Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 1984 by George Orwell Martyr by Kaveh Akbar How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Murder Bimbo by Rebecca Novack Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Bog Queen by Anna North Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

Send us Fan MailOnly a tiny proportion of Professional Speakers are able to land the best stages again-and-again-and-again - and it is not always the celebrities. I'm joined by Maria Franzoni, Speakers' Advocate, Speaker Coach and former Speaker Bureau Owner, to dig into what actually drives paid Speaking engagements, repeat bookings, and higher Keynote Speaker fees. If you've ever wondered why brilliant talks still struggle to sell, Maria brings the Agent's-eye view that cuts through noise and gives you practical clarity. We start with the story behind the strategist: growing up British Italian, learning to navigate culture and language, and inheriting a serious work ethic from parents who built stability through sheer persistence. That personal foundation matters, because the stage is never only about slides and scripts. We also talk openly about gender assumptions, what it means to choose a childfree life, and how those experiences shape confidence, boundaries, and message. Then we get into the heart of it: Maria's "Bookability Formula" and what the top 1% of bookable Speakers do. We break down the four pillars the market rewards most: being relevant to a paying market, being known for one clear thing, being memorable to audiences and bookers, and being easy to find and easy to work with. We also explore the multiplier of value (ROI, outcomes, change) and the role of ego, which can help you step on stage but can also undermine trust if it grows too big. If you want a sharper speaker positioning, a more commercial topic, and a clearer route to getting booked more often, this conversation gives you a grounded framework to act on. Subscribe, share this with a speaker friend, and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Tune in next week for more stories of 'Distinction & Genius' from The Good Listening To Show 'Clearing'.  If you would like to be my Guest too then you can find out HOW via the different 'series strands' at 'The Good Listening To Show' website.Show Website: https://www.thegoodlisteningtoshow.comYou can email  me about the Show: chris@secondcurve.ukTwitter thatchrisgrimesLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grimes-actor-broadcaster-facilitator-coach/FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/842056403204860Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW wherever you get your Podcasts :)Thanks for listening! 

Welcome to Arcade Church's Online service. We are so glad you are watching this week's sermon! The service is at 10 AM on Sundays. Watch our last sermon series, "The Jesus Way":  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBJrLsRRcp8xuay1OUPYVz4_Jhd27bHp Check Out the Behold Podcast:   @behold.podcast     Do you have a prayer request? https://www.arcadechurchonline.com/prayer.  If you want to know more about Jesus, email us info@arcadechurchonline.com. Follow us on Social Media Instagram: @arcadechurch   Facebook: Arcade Church Visit us at www.arcadechurch.com

Wondering why no one is buying your book? We're diving in to why "many good books don't sell". That's how my guest, Julie Broad, opens one of my favorite marketing books, Self-Promote & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and Market Your Non-Fiction Book.That line stuck with me and you'll love the way she breaks down marketing vs selling, why we need both, and her take on why every author needs an audiobook. Resources mentioned:Self-Promote & Succeed bookJulie's YoutubeJulie's audiobook videosJulie's Author Launch KitJulie's Author Community

Clayton talks about his reading adventures and gives some recommendation to keep you entertained when away from a screen. The post Getting Hooked on a Good Book appeared first on Geeks OUT.

This week I'm talking with Molly Arbuthnott about writing picture books, working with illustrators and creative ways to get our books in front of the reader (including traveling...!) You can find more about Molly here: https://www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk/about/ and you can find her books here (audios as well) https://oscartheferrycat.co.uk/product-category/books/Y0u can listen to one of her books here: https://youtu.be/plbZp5wcPVoAnd vote for her for the People's Book Prize here: https://www.mollyarbuthnott.co.uk/blog/the-peoples-book-prize-please-vote/Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwellWho do you want to be on the show? DM me on instagram or TikTok and let me know!

I wasn't sure if we were going to be able to do a podcast this week (we did, it's posted) - so I put together a few (four) different interviews where we "spoke to Jesus." Now, for those who find that problematic, in the book HACKING THE AFTERLIFE there is a transcript of my first conversation with Jennifer Shaffer - my first interview with her.  And three people came forward that day - AMELIA EARHART (transcripts are in the book SHE WAS NEVER LOST; THE AMELIA EARHART SAGA) who confirmed the three decades of research I'd already done about her disappearance - then BILL PAXTON my old pal who confirmed details that only he could know (and became the basis for the doc TALKING TO BILL PAXTON on amazon prime or Gaia) and finally, an appearance by the alpha and omega. I had filmed some people seeing him before (as reported in the film and book FLIPSIDE; MY JOURNEY INTO THE AFTERLIFE) and since then, Jesus has shown up so many times in so many interviews, so many hypnotherapy sessions, guided meditations and mediumship conversations (with different mediums) - that the former head of Paramount studios asked me to share those interview in book form. THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD AS TOLD BY JESUS AND THOSE WHO KNEW HIM. If one takes a look at that book they'll see that this is not a religious belief, religious theory, or opinion that Jesus is available. He shows up often in the research, and repeatedly says things contrary to the Bible. He says "All religions point to the same garden." He says "The bible is metaphor. If the quote doesn't include unconditional love, then I didn't say it." He says "You don't have to follow me but let me walk beside you as we walk each other home." He tells an alternate version of his life - and when asked why has said more than once "It's not alternate if it's true." I can't see or hear him. (Jennifer can or the mediums can or the people doing a guided meditation can, or the 15% of NDE's who see him can).  The people I'm talking to can - and like Jennifer in this conversation - which occurred over a number of years, I think going back six years based on the equipment being used.   But this is an excerpt of four conversations with Jesus.   I watched an interview with him and the medium Rebecca Fantl yesterday - and he says the same things there as well, says the same things with Kimberly Babcock (which is on this page) says the same things to Jamie Butler (two interviews on this podcast with Jesus via Jamie.) I post this in honor of him, not to be controversial.  He still exists. And he says repeatedly, if you have an open heart he can speak to, communicate, answer questions for anyone. That's not my opinion, not a theory - not a belief. In 20 years of filming people seeing him, he says the same things over and over and over. Not that one should follow the Good Book - or claim that by following him they're better than others - or that he died on the cross for their sins.  That, according to him and the friends that knew him - happened differently - no less powerful because it turns out he's the only person on the planet who survived that ordeal. But let him be heard in his own words. Happy Easter. He is Risen - because he never left. The Second Coming is the realization that he never left  and that all of our loved ones still exist - and are accessible, available and can help us out of whatever conflicts or problems we put ourselves into. Jesus... or Yeshua, or Esiah (as his friends report they knew him as Essie, or the way he's known in the region as Issa and in the Qur'an as Issa) in his own words. Hope this helps someone!

Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling’s new space blockbuster, reached number one at the Box Office last weekend. It’s the second successful book-to-screen adaptation for author Andy Weir, best known for his novel The Martian which also got a movie adaptation in 2015 starring Matt Damon. Weir helped write the screenplays for both films, which could be part of their positive reception. But, turning a book into a well-received film is no small feat, even if you have the author at the helm. Obviously, a two hour movie cannot fit everything included in a 500 plus page book. A while back, LAist host Austin Cross spoke with FilmWeek critic Tim Cogshell on AirTalk about what makes a good book-to-film adaptation. Listeners also called in to share the movies they thought adapted their source material well and the ones that got it all wrong. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

What is a good book? Who gets to decide what we should all be reading? Is there more to books than just pages with ink on them? Let's take a walk through some out of this world ideas.

This week on the Remarkable Retail podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis unpack the retail news shaping the global economy—from the Iran war's impact on oil, freight and food prices to Kohl's disappointing earnings, Dick's Sporting Goods' continued growth, and another wave of store closings at Saks Global. The episode opens with the week's major macro headlines. The ongoing Iran war is pushing oil prices higher and raising concerns about fuel, transportation and food inflation. The hosts explore how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could impact shipping routes, air freight and fertilizer supply—factors that may squeeze consumer spending in the months ahead. On earnings: Kohl's continues to struggle with declining comparable sales and a lack of clear differentiation in the mid-market department store segment. Dick's Sporting Goods delivered stronger results, with experiential concepts like House of Sport driving growth—even as its newly acquired Foot Locker business faces headwinds. Meanwhile, Saks Global's restructuring rolls on with additional closures across both Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus locations. The centrepiece is an in-depth conversation with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble and Waterstones. Daunt shares the unconventional philosophy behind Barnes & Noble's turnaround: rather than relying on centralized merchandising and publisher-driven promotions, he empowered individual store teams to curate their own assortments and engage directly with local communities. The strategy—anchored by investments in store infrastructure, technology, distribution and higher bookseller wages—has the company opening roughly 60 new stores a year while continuing to modernize older locations. The episode closes with the hosts' "Remarkable Stories of the Week": the rise of value brand Quince, Nestlé's sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, and a discussion of tariffs, supply chains and New York's proposed minimum wage increase. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

Show #1143 Full Go Around 01. Selwyn Birchwood - Damaged Goods (6:29) (Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, Alligator Records, 2026) 02. Big Harp George - Blues Shoveler (4:56) (Unreleased Single, 2026) 03. Seth James - I'm In Trouble (4:04) (Motormouth, Qualified Records, 2026) 04. Russ Green - 12 Feet Of Water (5:35) (Stone Cold, Overton Music, 2026) 05. Gina Coleman - Graveyard Dream Blues (4:30) (Uncrowned: A Tribute To Ida Cox, Guitar One Records, 2026) 06. Bob Corritore & Johnny Rawls - I Love The South (4:39) (Ernestine Blues, VizzTone Records, 2026) 07. Mike Guldin - Luck Runs Dry (3:36) (While I Can, Blue Sky Tunes, 2026) 08. Ken Whiteley - It's Not Over Yet (4:12) (Keep Going, Pyramid Records, 2026) 09. Amani Burnham - Bleeding Heart (7:54) (Roots & Wings, Blind Pig Records, 2026) 10. Roy Book Binder - Bad Luck Blues (3:52) (Travelin' Man, Adelphi Records, 1971) 11. Roy Book Binder & Fats Kaplin - One Meat Ball (4:24) (Ragtime Millionaire, Blue Goose Records, 1977) 12. Roy Book Binder - Gonna Get Myself A Motorhome (2:31) (Bookeroo!, Rounder Records, 1988) 13. Roy Book Binder - Can't Do That No More (3:28) (Singer-Songwriter Bluesman, PEGleg Records, 2001) 14. Roy Book Binder - Trouble in the Streets (3:17) (Singer-Songwriter Bluesman, PEGleg Records, 2001) 15. Roy Book Binder - Full Go Around (2:39) (The Good Book, PEGleg Records, 2013) 16. Country Joe & the Fish - Super Bird (2:08) (Electric Music For The Mind And Body, Vanguard Records, 1967) 17. Country Joe & the Fish - Death Sound (4:27) (Electric Music For The Mind And Body, Vanguard Records, 1967) 18. Country Joe McDonald - Movieola (2:51) (Paris Sessions, Vanguard Records, 1973) 19. Country Joe McDonald - Kiss My Ass (3:16) (Vietnam Experience, Rag Baby Records, 1986) 20. Country Joe McDonald - Blues for Michael (6:53) (Superstitious Blues, Rag Baby Records, 1991) 21. Country Joe McDonald - Yankee Doodle (He's No Fool) (2:00) (Bear's Sonic Journals: Sing Out!, Owsley Stanley Foundation, 2024) 22. Roy Book Binder - Hacksaw (2:01) (The Good Book, PEGleg Records, 2013) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.

Ministry veteran Shawn Wicks has met a lot of people who are troubled by the Bible. Whether it is apparent contradictions in Scripture or the violence depicted in the Old Testament, Scripture presents itself as an obstacle to faith. Many former Christians consistently report that the number one reason they no longer identify as Christians is the Bible itself. Join us as Shawn responds to the most common misunderstandings of what the Bible is, along with the inaccurate and harmful assumptions that distort what it teaches.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We trade the live-show chaos for a clear reading list that actually changes how you work. Mindset, systems, agile reality, and the hard leap from doing the work to leading the people who do the work.• Seven Habits as a compass for priorities and people• Subtle Art for choosing problems worth caring about• Getting Things Done to clear the head and trust a system• Start With Why and Five Whys for sharp messaging and goals• Lean Startup, MVPs, and when agile works or fails• Hybrid delivery for legacy constraints and real risk• Phoenix Project lessons for visible, incremental flow• PM interview thinking: questions before solutions• Managing managers: shifting value from output to outcomes• Subverting expectations in marketing and product storiesSupport the show on our Patreon, join the Discord from the link in the show notes, and share the YouTube channel or leave a review. We would be so grateful if you could do any of these three thingsSupport the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

Here we present the audio from our fourteenth book club meeting discussing the book Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion ~ Rattlesnakes (11 October 2001 - New York, NY)

: We hear a lot these days about 'business as mission' and the need for a Godly approach to our careers and our businesses.  That was on my mind during a recent Bible reading session, when a host of questions occurred to me.  I'd recommend that you ask the same questions.  ***************************************************************************         Dave Kahle is a B2B sales expert and a Christian Business thought leader.  He has authored 13 books, presented in 47 states and 11 countries and worked with over 500 sales organizations.  In these ten-minute podcasts, his unique blend of out-of-the-box thinking and practical insights will challenge and enable you to sell better, lead better and live better.        Subscribe to these ten-minute helpings of out-of-the-box inspiration, education and motivation. WWW,DaveKahle.com The Good Book on Business

In this episode, Jay and Chris share a couple of their book recommendations before playing a recording of "Pastor Matt's Library" from our Fall Small Group Leader Gathering. Listen in for the first time or for a reminder of some good books you may be interested in reading.Send a textThanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.We'd love to hear from you! Click here for our contact form. Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills. Lifetime Show Notes Brook Hills Pages: The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, Alabama, USA Small Group Leader Resources Page Small Group Discipleship Resources Small Groups @ Brook Hills

Is that a good book? It sounds like a simple question. But what does “good” actually mean? In this episode, Trevor and Paul explore the many ways a book can be good. They also reflect on how star ratings and quick takes, as much as we love them, can compress our responses, and why slowing down and considering why a book is “good”might deepen our relationship with the books we love.2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira* July: The Hour of the Star, by Clarice Lispector* September: Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldDiscussions will be hosted at The Mookse and the Gripes Discord (see below!).We've got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you'd like to read along with us. These episodes come around every ten episodes, and with our bi-weekly release schedule, you'll have a few months to get ready for each. Here's what we have in store:* Episode 135: William Faulkner* Episode 145: Elizabeth Taylor* Episode 155: Naguib Mahfouz* Episode 165: Annie Ernaux* Episode 175: Henry JamesThere's no rush—take your time, and grab a book (or two, or three) so you're prepared for these as they come!ShownotesWhat are you reading?* Paul: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Beth Brower* Trevor: The Disappearing Act, by Maria Stepanova, translated by Sasha DugdaleWorks mentinoed* King Lear, by William Shakespeare* The Unconsoled, by Kazuo Ishiguro* Robinson, by Muriel Spark* Moby Dick: or, The Whale, by Herman Melville* Cold Sassy Tree, by Olive Ann Burns* Your Absence Is Darkness, by Jón Kalman Stefánsson, translated by Philip Roughton* The Backslider, by Levi S. Peterson* Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn* Ulysses, by James Joyce* The Murderbot Diaries, by Martha Wells* Beloved, by Toni Morrison* Lincoln in the the Bardo, by George Saunders* Vigil, by George SaundersJoin the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWant to share your thoughts on these upcoming authors or anything else we're discussing? Join us over on Discord! It's the perfect place to dive deeper into the conversation—whether you're reading along with our author-focused episodes or just want to chat about the books that are on your mind.We're also just about to read the second novella book club book of 2026: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira, translated by Chris Andrews. It's a fantastic book, and we'd love to have you join the discussion. It's a great space to engage with fellow listeners, share your insights, and discover new perspectives on the books you're reading.The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. Plus, each supporter gets their own dedicated feed, allowing them to download episodes a few days before they're released to the public. We'd love for you to check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

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Here we present the audio from our thirteenth book club meeting discussing the book Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane

In the first interview of 2026, I talk to Sara Moslener about her latest book, After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. (Buy the book from bookshop.org here & support the show) Learn more about Sara's work at https://saramoslener.com/ Support this channel at https://www.blakechastain.com; 25% of net proceeds from direct support are donated. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:00 Sarah's Religious Upbringing 04:53 The Influence of Pro-Life Movement 07:16 College and Theater: A Path to Self-Discovery 16:25 Pursuing Academia and Feminist Theology 21:10 The Concept of Purity and Its Implications 26:24 Racial Dynamics in Purity Culture 35:50 Connecting Sexual Purity to Racial Identity 37:28 The Importance of Historical Context 38:17 Teaching Religion, Race, and Discrimination 39:53 How to Support the Show 41:18 The Process of Academic Research 45:09 Challenges and Ethics in Purity Culture Research 49:39 The Intersection of Academia and Therapy 54:44 Lightning Round: Author's Preferences and Insights 01:04:54 The Value of Education and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://www.postevangelicalpost.com/about

Pastor Mike again shares some of his thoughts on this weeks chronological bible reading plan!

Questions about good books on Christian apologetics, philosophy, and theology with more in-depth information and ideas, and resources to help an intellectually-inclined person with spiritual formation and developing the non-cerebral side of living a Christian life.   As a high school student, I have read many baseline books on Christian apologetics, theology, and philosophy, so could you recommend good books with more in-depth information and ideas? As someone with a passion for intellectual pursuits such as apologetics, theology, and philosophy, what resources might be helpful for spiritual formation and developing the non-cerebral side of living a Christian life?

For today's episode, we get to have some fun. Pastor Mike and Connor sit down and talk about good book they are reading or have read!

This week on Blamo! I'm joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris.Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 children's books, and a two-time Caldecott Honor recipient. He's also a past Blamo! guest, which made this feel less like an interview and more like picking up a conversation we never really finished.Shawn is an award-winning illustrator and author whose book Have You Ever Seen a Flower? received a Caldecott Honor and is a personal favorite of mine — one of those books that quietly rewires the way you see the world.Mac and Shawn are close friends, serious book people, and — somewhat under-the-radar — real fit gods. We talked about good books, good stories, and good clothes!The First Cat in Space Series*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here we present the audio from our twelfth book club meeting discussing the book The Dark Is Rising (Book Two) by Susan Cooper

Here we present the audio from our eleventh book club meeting discussing the book Men Explain Things To Me by Rebecca Solnit

Here we present the audio from our tenth book club meeting discussing the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding ~ Pandora's Aquarium (19 August 2014 - Atlanta, GA)

This week's encore interview is from September 21, 1997. Twenty-eight years ago. Our guest was Peter J. Gomes, former minister of the Memorial Church at Harvard. His father was from Cape Verde, and his mother was African-American. In 1991, he identified himself as gay but says he remained celibate. Professor Gomes passed away in 2011 at age 69. During his lifetime, he received over 40 honorary degrees. Professor Gomes was a registered Republican for most of his life and offered prayer at the inaugurations of Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. However, in August of 2006, he changed his registration to the Democratic Party. His book is titled "The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's encore interview is from September 21, 1997. Twenty-eight years ago. Our guest was Peter J. Gomes, former minister of the Memorial Church at Harvard. His father was from Cape Verde, and his mother was African-American. In 1991, he identified himself as gay but says he remained celibate. Professor Gomes passed away in 2011 at age 69. During his lifetime, he received over 40 honorary degrees. Professor Gomes was a registered Republican for most of his life and offered prayer at the inaugurations of Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush. However, in August of 2006, he changed his registration to the Democratic Party. His book is titled "The Good Book: Reading the Bible with Mind and Heart." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's starting to get chilly outside so on this month's podcast we talk about all things cozy. Well, mostly books, but I think you're pickin' up what we're puttin' down. Sure you've probably heard of cozy mysteries, and maybe even cozy romance, but did you know there is such a thing as cozy science fiction? Cozy horror? If you're not familiar with cozy literature, you're about to be. 

Sarah and Jenny discuss the recent release of Wicked: For Good and how it compares to the book. The book is dark and complex, a strong contrast to the book. They discuss what they loved and hated about the film, and what was gained or lost in the translation from Gregory Maguire's Wicked. Have you read the book and/or seen the film? What did you think? Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fi | Email | YouTubeSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can all be avid readers. No matter how technology advances, we need to be a people of books! If you feel like you are not a good reader, as though good books are over your head - don't worry, you can learn to be a good reader! Sarah shares her story, which should give us all encouragement and confidence that we, too, can become readers of great books. What should we do if we start reading a book that's garbage? Are audiobooks OK? Which books should we read with our kids? Sarah and E.J. also talk about the amount of reading. Especially as busy moms and dads, we might feel like we don't have time to read. But we do! 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there. Look at your screen time, you've got the time in there. Books shape our character and our worldview. We also need to be reading great books with our kids to help share theirs. While doing so, we create strong and special bonds with our children, we grow and we laugh with them, and - with the right books and, most notably, the Good Book - we understand God and His ways more fully along with our spouses and children. Book-lovers will certainly enjoy this episode and we hope it will motivate and encourage everyone who listens to be readers of great books! LINKS:Colson Center website: https://colsoncenter.org/Strong Women - Sarah Stonestreet update: https://colsoncenter.org/strong-women/looking-back-and-looking-forward-with-sarah-stonestreetTruth Rising Documentary: https://www.truthrising.com/Kristin Lavransdatter: https://a.co/d/8cdwDbLWingfeather Saga: https://a.co/d/iNanQsU (Currently at high discount - 12/8)Narnia - A Horse & His Boy included: https://a.co/d/1ObDWf9 (currently on sale)Trailblazers Series: https://a.co/d/b0Y39ZP (currently on sale)Email interview & speaking Inquiries for E.J. to ej.freedomfamilies@gmail.com

It was an interesting weekend that gave way to many thoughts. Not the least of which are focused on my new bookLET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT out TOMORROW!!!!! Preppers Christmas Catalog https://prepper-catalog.paperturn-view.com/black-friday-pbn-3rd-draft-3?pid=ODk8917526&v=3.11&p=9Get Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

Does faith equal trust? After 51 years, I finally understand—and it changes everything about how I handle life's storms.If you're in a waiting period right now, this episode will help you stop going crazy while God is working in your life.

As our listeners know, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are tireless advocates for reading aloud, but it can be hard for busy parents to fit in all that reading. In this podcast, Andrew and Julie interview the Winsteads, who are trying to solve this problem and provide quality recordings for 1000 good books. Learn more in this episode about the 1000 Good Books Project and how your family can enjoy classic books for all ages. Referenced Materials Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival “Letter to a Bookshelf” by Andrew Pudewa 1000 Good Books Project John Senior John Senior’s The Thousand Good Books list Mark Van Doren The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior How to Listen (1000 Good Books Project) Gift membership (1000 Good Books Project) Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Transcript of Podcast Episode 506 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Should the Bible be taught as literal history and geography... or is its REAL power hidden in esoteric, allegorical, and symbolic codes that most people completely miss? In this mind-expanding episode of the Bought The T-Shirt Podcast, host Chris Thrall sits down with researcher Charles Mortlock for a no-holds-barred conversation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about the "Good Book." Socials instagram.com/chris.thrall youtube.com/christhrall facebook.com/christhrall christhrall.com Support the podcast at: patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) gofundme.com/christhrall paypal.me/teamthrall Our uncensored content: christhrall.locals.com Mailing list: christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Life Coaching: christhrall.com/coach/

It's a throwback episode!Contracts are no one's favorite part of publishing, no matter which side of the table you're sitting on. This week on the pod, we revisit a classic People's Guide to Publishing episode where Joe and Elly walk you through why contracts are important, how to navigate them as an author, and what makes a good publishing contract.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Send us a textThis week on Fiction Fanatics, we're joined by the incredible A.A. Barton — author, storyteller, and all-around force of creativity.

Are there parts of yourself, maybe long lost from your past or your childhood, that are waiting to be heard, to be honoured, to expand the person you think you are? This was certainly the case for Luke Bateman. In this episode, the ex-NRL player and Bachelor turned BookTok sensation, author and host of new podcast In the Good Books opens to Osher about: Why shame was so much a part of his life as a child Coming back from the dark depths of his gambling addiction and depression How he dealt with the controversy and social media blowback following news of his book deal Why inner work is essential to achieving any goal CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes discussions of suicidal thoughts. For support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. For tickets to Story Club and for Osher's new book So What, Now What? head hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we present the audio from our ninth book club meeting discussing the book The Night of the Hunter by Davis Grubb

What is sin, and why must we take it seriously? Today, Stephen Nichols highlights Not the Way It's Supposed to Be by Cornelius Plantinga Jr., a book that explores the biblical view of sin and our deep need for God's redeeming grace. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/a-good-book-on-a-bad-subject/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Today's guest isn't only a reader with a specific readerly conundrum, she is also a beloved author. Anne has recommended Julie Berry's work to several past guests, and Julie also joined us over in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club back in 2020. Today, she's here to talk with Anne about writing and discovering smart books with big heart. They also dive into conversation about Julie's independent bookstore and her unexpected path to becoming a bookstore owner. Plus, they discuss Julie's upcoming new release and how she finds books that shine through the clamor of blurbs and endorsements. Anne shares a handful of recommendations with Julie while also inviting her to tell us more about some of her favorites. You'll find the full list of titles mentioned over on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/489. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices