Enlightened Scripture?

by Mark Bauerlein

David Ney joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Quest to Save the Old Testament: Mathematics, Hieroglyphics, and Providence in Enlightenment England. Continue Reading »

29 Aug 2022

Prone to Wander

by Dustin Messer

While the plight of man is to wander, the mission of God is to place. Yes, the Israelites are sinful and deserve no home, but God is merciful and eager to pursue them. Continue Reading »

19 Aug 2022

Second Saul

by Peter J. Leithart

Jesus snatched Saul of Tarsus from the tragic path of the first Saul, which is how he learned of the cunning power of Jesus—a king who enlists Sauls to be heralds of David’s kingdom, who turns Sauls into Jonathans. Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2022

The Table

by Ephraim Radner

The Church’s Lenten disciplines have often been seen in terms of bodily divestment: giving up food, giving up passions, giving away money. Such attention is rightly meant to turn us to God. But we should beware of giving up, in the process, the table, around which our bodily life and needs find . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Mar 2022

Common Questions about the Bible

by Mark Bauerlein

William Mounce joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Why I Believe In the Bible: Answers to Real Questions and Doubts People Have about the Bible. Continue Reading »

10 Jan 2022

Tell the Universal Christian Story

by Mark Bauerlein

Anna Wierzbicka joins the podcast to discuss her new book, What Christians Believe: The Story of God and People in Minimal English. Continue Reading »

11 Oct 2021

How to Read Ecclesiastes

by Cole S. Aronson

In light of faith, what’s ancient isn’t banal, but tracks God’s constant devotion to his creatures. What’s fleeting or random isn’t futile, but an imitation of God’s free grace. Continue Reading »

23 Sep 2021

Christ's Signs, Our Faith

by Mark Bauerlein

Andreas J. Köstenberger joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John's Gospel. Continue Reading »

9 Aug 2021

The Bible as a Great Book

by Gary A. Anderson

Leon Kass, best known for his work in the field of bioethics, including his service on President Bush’s Council, has established himself also as a formidable interpreter of the Bible. In 2003, he published his commentary on the Book of Genesis, a volume that gathered accolades from many reviewers. . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Aug 2021

Ruth and the Long Embrace

by Erica Brown

Each biblical embrace suggests that we never truly know the power of physical affection and attention. Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2021