56. S9E6 The Designed Detective: Towards a Theology of Neurodiversity

64. S11E1 The Country House: A Map of Manners and Murder

The English country house was more than a setting — it was a map of class, power, and hidden tensions. In this episode, we explore how Agatha Christie used grand estates, servants’ corridors, and polite society to reveal deeper truths about hierarchy, morality, and human nature. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

63. S10E6 What Cosy Mysteries Teach Us About Human Nature

Beneath the clues, suspects, and village scandals, cosy mysteries are stories about people. In this final episode, we reflect on what these beloved stories reveal about truth, friendship, community, imperfection, and hope. Along the way, we consider why readers continue returning to cosy mysteries—and how their promise of restoration echoes a deeper human longing for a world made whole. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

62. S10E5 The Fantasy of Starting Over

New village. New community. New beginning. From Agatha Raisin's move to the Cotswolds to countless cosy mystery protagonists seeking a fresh start, stories of reinvention appear throughout the genre. This episode explores why the idea of starting over is so appealing and what it reveals about hope, identity, and personal growth. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

61. S10E4: Friendship, Companionship, and Fictional Communities

Many readers return to cosy mystery series not just for the mysteries but for the people. Whether it's Poirot and Hastings, Sarah and Jack, or the familiar faces of a village community, this episode explores why recurring characters can begin to feel like old friends—and what that reveals about our need for belonging and companionship. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen [https://buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen]

60. S10E3: Why We Love Flawed Detectives

From Hercule Poirot's peculiar habits to Agatha Raisin's insecurities and impulsiveness, many of our favourite detectives are far from perfect. This episode explores why readers are drawn to flawed heroes and what their strengths, weaknesses, and humanity reveal about the way we view ourselves and others.