The Englewood Review of Books Podcast

Dec 30 2024 83 ep. 44 mins 50
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An ongoing, thoughtful conversation about the reading life brought to you by the editors and contributors to the Englewood Review of Books. Panelists discuss how they engage in reading, what it means to read well, and of course the books and writers they enjoy. Expect lively discussions about books from all genres from a rotating group of writers and readers who care about reading well.

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Episode 82: Our Favorite Books of 2024!

Dec 30 2024 55 mins  
Joel hosted a freewheeling conversation with Chris Smith (Founding Editor of ERB), Lindsey Cornett (Managing Editor of Englewood Press) and Jen Pollock Michel (author, writer, former ERB podcast host) all about our favorite books from 2024. We discuss our personal perspectives on how to choose 'favorite' books, and we talk about a wide range of titles, including fiction, poetry and

Episode 81: Lore Ferguson Wilbert & Ragan Sutterfield

Dec 09 2024 54 mins  
Chris had a wide-ranging conversation with first-time guest, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, and repeat guest, Ragan Sutterfield, in which they touched on various topics including: processing the recent U.S. election, grief and lament, pace and time, rootedness and place, story, and of course, what they have been recently reading. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order an

Episode 80: Reviewer Roundup w/Ashley Hales and Christian Lingner

Nov 25 2024 48 mins  
Joel hosted a conversation with two ERB reviewers, who each recently reviewed new books about the intersection of creativity and faith. They discuss the craft of poetry, their personal experiences with creative slumps, how certain books and poems do (or do not!) aid the creative process, and what this all means about humans, belief, and existing in God's creation. It was a fun, hon

Episode 79: On The Book of Belonging with Mariko Clark & Rachel Eleanor

Nov 04 2024 45 mins  
Our new managing editor, Lindsey Cornett sat down with the writer and illustrator of the brand-new "Book of Belonging" collection of Bible stories for children. They discuss the problems and difficulties with many "traditional" children's bibles, how the two of them met and decided to collaborate on this project, what sets this project apart from other approaches, and how the proce

Episode 78: The Exvangelicals w/Sarah Bessey & Sarah McCammon

Sep 09 2024 54 mins  
Chris spoke with two first-time guests, Sarah Bessey and Sarah McCammon about the Exvangelical movement and so-called 'deconstruction' in American Christianity. They speak about their own experiences in conservative, evangelical Christianity, how they approached deconstruction, what they are observing about deconstruction in our cultural moment, and of course, what they are current

Episode 77: On Contemporary Christian Music w/Leah Payne & Gregory Alan Thornbury

Jul 22 2024 47 mins  
Joel hosted a conversation with two first-time podcast guests all about 'CCM' or 'Contemporary Christian Music.' They explore various cultural aspects of 'CCM,' as well as the reality of profit-driven corporate influence. Larry Norman figures prominently in their discussion, and Joel reflects a bit on his experience as a 90s kid immersed in this industry. Leah Payne is Associate Pr

Episode 76: Live Conversation with Jon DePue

Apr 22 2024 54 mins  
The audio for this episode was recorded during a live event in collaboration with The Table and Gravity Commons, in which Matt Tebbe interviewed Jon DePue (co-author of 'Beyond Justification' with Douglas Campbell). The conversation focuses on the themes of this book, common interpretations of Paul's theology and ways to re-approach Paul with new lenses. Books Mentioned in this Epi

Episode 75: Stephanie Vander Lugt & Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson

Mar 25 2024 43 mins  
Chris sat down at the recent CCDA conference with two first-time podcast guests, Stephanie Vander Lugt and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson, each of whom hosted CCDA workshops. They discuss their work as it relates to the religious practices of indigenous people, the importance of attentiveness, and of course, what they are currently reading. **This episode is sponsored by InterVars

Episode 74: David Fitch & Myles Werntz

Mar 04 2024 56 mins  
Chris hosted a lively and interactive conversation between first-time guest David Fitch and returning guest Myles Werntz concerning the thesis of David's brand-new book from Brazos Press, the use of power in ministry and the institution of the church, whether power and conflict can be leveraged healthily in community, and of course what they are currently reading. Books Mentioned i

Episode 73: Live from CCDA w/E.K Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-Watson

Feb 19 2024 34 mins  
Jen sat down (live!) with two first-time podcast guests at the recent CCDA conference: E.K. Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-Watson. They have an impassioned discussion about the importance of contextualizing discipleship work in the setting of the local congregation, as well as the importance of Western Christians listening to the global church. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you�