Westminster John Knox Press Radio: Recent Episodes
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WJK Radio with Dan and Jana is a new monthly podcast from Westminster John Knox Press (WJKP) designed to promote honest and stimulating conversation about issues of faith. The podcasts feature conversations with some of today’s most respected authors addressing a variety of religious issues including the Bible, ethics, social justice, popular culture, the church, cultural and religious diversity, and the spiritual life in general. Sometimes moving, sometimes controversial, often provocative, and always enlightening, new shows are available on the last Monday of every month.
What better day to talk about vampires and werewolves than Halloween? Elaine A. Heath is here to discuss her new book, The Gospel according to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God. Does Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster series offer any theological insight? Could the Twilight books be sending dangerous messages to young girls?...
Renowned scholar N. T. Wright joins us to celebrate the completion of his groundbreaking New Testament for Everyone series. The final two volumes, The Early Christian Letters for Everyone and Revelation for Everyone, continue Wright’s trademark of bringing the most up-to-date biblical scholarship to life with engaging writing, inspiring anecdotes,...
Wendy Farley is here for an insightful discussion about her latest book, Gathering Those Driven Away: A Theology of Incarnation. Farley presents a powerful expression of Jesus Christ as experienced by those who are marginalized and persecuted in contemporary society. She speaks to gay and lesbian persons, women, racial minorities,...
Douglas A. Knight joins us for an illuminating discussion about law, power, and justice in ancient Israel. Using socio-anthropological theory and archaeological evidence, Knight argues that while the laws in the Hebrew Bible tend to reflect the interests of those in power, the majority of ancient Israelites—located in villages—developed their...
Beloved author and preacher Barbara Brown Taylor visits with us to discuss the completion of the landmark series, Feasting on the Word, which she co-edited with David L. Bartlett. We'll speak with Barbara about her experiences, and get her thoughts on new and forthcoming projects in the Feasting on the...
What makes a good spiritual life? Allan Hugh Cole Jr. helps us try to answer that question in this month's episode. In his new book, A Spiritual Life: Perspectives from Poets, Prophets, and Preachers, Cole gathers two dozen leading Christian writers who share their understandings of what makes a good...
Many singles struggle with decisions about sex. Michael Duffy visits with us to offer thoughtful guidance on the issue. His book, Making Sense of Sex: Responsible Decision Making for Young Singles, offers a framework for sexual decision making for single twenty-somethings. His book is appropriate for non-Christians and Christians alike....
Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? The answer to that question is frequently debated by politicians, historians, and evangelicals. John Fea visits with us to offer his thoroughly-researched response. His new book, Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? A Historical Introduction, is an even-handed primer that approaches the...
Since the early 1960s, music fans have found Bob Dylan’s spirituality fascinating, and many of them have identified Dylan as a kind of spiritual guru. Scholar and longtime fan Michael J. Gilmour discusses Dylan’s spiritual mystique in this month's episode. His new book, The Gospel according to Bob Dylan: The...
Popular Presbyterian author and editor Don McKim joins us to discuss More Presbyterian Questions, More Presbyterian Answers: Exploring Christian Faith. This follow-up to the Geneva Press best seller is a study-friendly guide that articulates the basic tenets of the faith and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about...