Podcast Episodes

Why Trevin Wax Built a New Catechism

Catechesis is almost as old as Christianity itself. And while many catechisms have evolved over the years, the age of catechisms is rarely seen as a drawback — if anything, knowing that a catechism i…

Published on 1 day, 16 hours ago

Inside The “Evangelical Vatican”

American Evangelicalism has major influence over the culture and politics of the U.S. But, where did it all begin? In his recent book, “Jesus Springs,” William Schultz argues that the center of evang…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Who Is The Bible’s Narrator?

Many writers have been credited with the authorship of the Bible. Some Biblical books list their writers explicitly, others are more ambiguous. But is writing the same as narrating? Raffi Magarik’s r…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Will Pope Leo XIV Carry On Francis’ Legacy?

Pope Francis was undeniably controversial in Catholic and non-Catholic circles alike. So far, his predecessor has been less polarizing, but are the two popes really as different as they appear? Josep…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

From Dropout to Doctorate: How Education Can Help Fight Poverty

How did a formerly homeless high school dropout end up with a doctorate in public policy and a poverty relief organization? Matthew Peterson interviews Dr. Terence Lester about his recent book “From …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Christianity’s Evolution From The Gutenberg Bible To Church Live-Streams

“How has christianity changed by the means of transmission?” This is one of the core questions Professor David N. Hempton asks with his book “Christianity at the Crossroads,” in which he recounts the…

Published on 1 month ago

Religious Horror Movies Are Here To Stay

Is it possible for faith-based film audiences and horror film audiences to converge? Despite the seeming chasm between the two genres, some of 2025’s biggest horror films have much to say about faith…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Inside The Writing of ‘Abduh, A Pioneer of Interfaith Dialogue

Over 100 years ago, Muhammad ‘Abduh grappled with the ways in which Islam and Christianity can coexist. He also explored the ways in which the two faiths have either contributed or restricted philoso…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can A Comedy About The Bible Still Be Reverent?

The book of Exodus is full of violence, disease, plagues and power struggle. Can this story be told through the lens of a comedic mockumentary? Culture critic Joseph Holmes interviews Mitch Hudson, d…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Catholics Built The American Suburbs

Fr. Stephen M. Koeth’s “Crabgrass Catholicism” explores the many ways the Catholic Church drove the creation of suburban culture in postwar America.

Crabgrass Catholicism: https://press.uchicago.edu/u…

Published on 2 months ago