The Englewood Review of Books Podcast

Joel took over the host role for a vulnerable and thoughtful conversation on the topic of forgiveness with two first-time ERB guests. They discuss their personal narratives and experiences with forgiveness, the ways dominant cultural discussions of forgiveness can distort the concept, and what they are currently reading. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following...

Jen welcomed first-time ERB guest Russell Moore alongside returning guest Karen Swallow Prior to discuss their recent writings on the state of Evangelical religion and culture in American life, as well as a fascinating and unexpected list of titles they are currently enjoying. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts...

Jen sat down with two first-time guests (and poets) to have the first-ever ERB  Podcast episode conversation focused entirely on poetry! They discuss whether the distinction between "poet" and "writer" is legitimate, their own writing processes, and even read a few selections of their recent publications. Learn more about Heather Lanier here: https://heatherlanierwriter.com/ Le...

Jen takes a shift in a "panelist" seat for this episode, as Chris hosts a conversation between her and two other writers, Marilyn McEntyre and Ragan Sutterfield, as they reflect on the recent book on time and mortality by Oliver Burkeman. They discuss the impact of the book on their own ideas, as well as how it intersects with broader Christian thought. Books Mentioned in this Episode: I...

Joel sat down with two ERB reviewers and contributors to discuss their recent reviews, as well as what they have been reading lately. A wide swath of genres are discussed, including biography, poetry, theology, and of course, some epic fantasy! Amy Merrick is a senior professional lecturer in journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. She is also a freelance writer and editor, and a longtime memb...

Jen sat down at Urbana with two first-time podcast guests, Jeff Clark & Lynda MacGibbon to discuss place, habits, rhythms, and of course their own writing. Books mentioned in this episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  My Vertical Neighborhood:...

Chris sat down at Urbana with two first-time podcast guests and recent co-authors of the recent book "Learning Our Names." They discuss the writing of this project, the importance of names, and their personal backgrounds. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in D...

Chris sat down with Josh Harper and Lowell Bliss at Urbana for a thoughtful and impassioned conversation about Christianity, environmentalism and creation care, as well as their work and what they're reading. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run...

Chris sat down with Andy Crouch and Wendy Quay at Urbana 22 for a conversation about vocation, calling, purpose, and how these topics intersect with their work and writing. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  The Life We’r...

Chris sat down at Urbana with first-time guests Terry & Darlene Wildman for an insightful and illuminating conversation about the process of writing the First Nations Version of the New Testament, as well as the work of writing and contextualization in general. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Bo...

Jen sat down with two first-time podcast guests at Urbana to discuss their recent work and the topics of belonging and loneliness. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  A Holy Haunting: Why Faith Isn’t a Leap but a Series of...

Chris sat down with two first-time guests for a deeply-felt and thought-provoking conversation about Christian witness in a time of contention and social polarization. Books and Writing Mentioned: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  Confident Pluralism: S...

Jen sat down with returning guest Marlena Graves and first-time guest Jason Gaboury at Urbana for a thoughtful discussion on the life of contemplation, particularly in our polarized and highly-activist cultural moment. Books Mentioned: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron a...

Chris had an energetic conversation about the topic of "revival" at Urbana with two first time guests: James Choung & Don Everts. They talk about their experiences with revival, as well as their writing on the topic. Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent b...

Jen sat down with two first-time guests at Urbana to discuss their personal journeys and work related to race, American history and Christianity. Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger)  Young, Gifted, and Black: A...

Chris sits down with two first-time guests, and one returning guest, for a live conversation at Urbana about the myriad ways that things like race and culture intersect with power and hierarchy in our culture. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by...

Chris had the opportunity to hold a fascinating conversation about economics, gentrification and demographic change with two ministry leaders and first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They talk about the history of their neighborhoods, as well as what they are currently reading. Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so f...

Chris had the opportunity to speak with 3 first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They discuss their recent books, genuinely diverse worship and the dynamics of being Latino/a in ministry leadership in our cultural moment. Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An independent bookstore in D...

Jen leads a freewheeling conversation with a roundtable of guests, who all reflect on their favorite books that were released in 2022. Also, Joel briefly takes over the episode for a reflection on the state of the ERB podcast after 50 episodes. Enjoy! Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An indepe...

Chris had the chance to sit down at CCDA with two first-time podcast guests Donna Barber and Michelle Warren for a conversation themed about their new books, as well as the work they both do to mobilize people for justice and social change and what sustains them on the journey. Special thanks to IVP for granting the space to record this conversation at the conference! Books & Writing Mentioned...

Jen has an honest and animated conversation with returning guest Katelyn Beaty and first-time guest Andy Crouch on the perils of power, celebrity, platform and fame in the Christian church. Katelyn Beaty is a journalist, editor, and keen observer of trends in the American church. She has written for a variety of publications and is cohost of the Saved by the City podcast . She’s the author of Cele...

Chris had the chance to sit down at CCDA with two first-time podcast guests Alexia Salvatierra & Greg Jarrell for a conversation themed around Alexia's new book, and especially what majority-culture Christians can learn from marginalized, immigrant communities across the globe. Special thanks to IVP for granting the space to record this conversation at the conference! Books & Writing...

Chris sits in the host seat for a wide-ranging discussion of asceticism with three fantastic panelists. They talk about the place of asceticism in Christian history and tradition, as well as the relevance of ascetic practices in our cultural context. Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Boo...

Joel takes over the podcast for a Biblical Studies-themed discussion with two fantastic scholars. They discuss their scholarly work, but also consider the challenges and blessings of writing for both academic and popular-level audiences. Michael J. Gorman is the Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, whe...

Chris sits in the host seat to welcome a brand-new guest, James K. A. Smith, alongside a very familiar panelist to those who follow ERB, Jen Pollock Michel, for a discussion on the subject of "living faithfully in time." Enjoy! Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books (An indepe...