Ep. 17 - The Mysterious Benedict Society

Ep. 17 - The Mysterious Benedict Society

In this episode, we turn to Trenton Lee Stewart's novel *The Mysterious Benedict Society,* a story that follows four gifted children brought together for a secret assignment. Reading it in conversation with Matthew 18 and Proverbs 7–8, we explore the meaning of childlikeness, the relationship between play and mission, and the challenge of recognizing wisdom in a world of competing voices.   Timestamps: * 1:19 – Experiencing *The Mysterious Benedict Society* * 29:24 – Tommy on Matthew 18 * 1:03:48 – Emily on Proverbs 7-8 * 1:35:12 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *Blood Meridian* by Cormac McCarthy with guest Dr. Brian Brock   Connect with Us: * Email: holywritpod@gmail.com  * Website: https://holywritpod.podbean.com/ [https://holywritpod.podbean.com/]  * Instagram: @holywritpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/holywritpodcast/] * TikTok: @holywritpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywritpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]  * YouTube: @HolyWritPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWritPodcast]

Ep. 16 - Moby-Dick

In this episode, we turn to Herman Melville’s infamous novel *Moby-Dick.* Reading it in conversation with Numbers 9 and Matthew 12, we reflect on how Scripture forms and directs our attention, the presence of God both in and beyond the material world, and how distorting demonic powers relate to our habits of perception. Timestamps: * 1:26 – Experiencing *Moby-Dick* * 29:53 – Emily on Numbers 9 * 56:09 – Tommy on Matthew 12 * 1:31:03 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *The Mysterious Benedict Society* by Trenton Lee Stewart   Connect with Us: * Email: holywritpod@gmail.com  * Website: https://holywritpod.podbean.com/ [https://holywritpod.podbean.com/]  * Instagram: @holywritpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/holywritpodcast/] * TikTok: @holywritpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywritpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]  * YouTube: @HolyWritPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWritPodcast]

Ep. 15 - Lila

In this episode, we turn to Marilynne Robinson’s quiet, searching novel *Lila.* Reading it alongside John 20 and Hosea 14, we reflect on alternative modes of practicing theology, discuss the reach of resurrection life, and explore the problems and possibilities of divine-human marriage metaphors.   Timestamps: * 1:20 – Experiencing *Lila* * 31:13 – Tommy on John 20 * 1:19:00 – Emily on Hosea 14 * 2:01:47 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *Moby Dick* by Herman Melville   Connect with Us: * Email: holywritpod@gmail.com  * Website: https://holywritpod.podbean.com/ [https://holywritpod.podbean.com/] * Instagram: @holywritpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/holywritpodcast/] * TikTok: @holywritpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywritpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] * YouTube: @HolyWritPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWritPodcast]

Ep. 14 - Homegoing

In this episode, we explore Yaa Gyasi’s book *Homegoing,* a novel that follows the branching paths of a single family across continents and centuries. Reading it in conversation with Joel 2 and 1 Peter 1, we talk about biblical genealogies, Christian entanglement with the legacy of colonialism and slavery, the integrative role of prophecy, how we relate to our ancestors, and the weighty meaning of chosenness.   Timestamps: * 1:25 – Experiencing *Homegoing* * 55:13 – Emily on Joel 2 * 1:25:08 – Tommy on 1 Peter 1 * 1:46:53 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *Lila* by Marilynne Robinson   Connect with Us: * Email: holywritpod@gmail.com  * Website: https://holywritpod.podbean.com/ [https://holywritpod.podbean.com/]  * Instagram: @holywritpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/holywritpodcast/] * TikTok: @holywritpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywritpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]  * YouTube: @HolyWritPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWritPodcast]

Ep. 13 - The Book Thief

In this episode, we turn to Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief,* a novel that bears witness to the life of a young girl in Nazi Germany as she navigates profound loss, unexpected connection, and life-giving friendship—all told from the vantage point of Death itself.   Reading it in conversation with Esther 3 and 9 and Mark 13, we discuss the power of words to shape the world, the difficult work of discerning God’s presence, and the intimate relationship between the heavens and the earth.   Timestamps: * 1:27 – Experiencing *The Book Thief* * 43:57 – Emily on Esther 3&9 * 1:26:21 – Tommy on Mark 13 * 1:59:98 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *Homegoing* by Yaa Gyasi   Connect with Us: * Email: holywritpod@gmail.com  * Website: https://holywritpod.podbean.com/ [https://holywritpod.podbean.com/]  * Instagram: @holywritpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/holywritpodcast/] * TikTok: @holywritpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@holywritpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]  * YouTube: @HolyWritPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@HolyWritPodcast]