Holy Writ

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]

Ep. 12 - LaRose

In this episode, we explore Louise Erdrich’s novel *LaRose,* a story that resists simple answers in the wake of tragedy. Reading it alongside Leviticus 24 and Ephesians 2, we reflect on justice, atonement, and what redemption truly is—and what it is not.   Timestamps: * 1:31 – Experiencing *LaRose* * 1:02:51 – Emily on Leviticus 24 * 1:29:12 – Tommy on Ephesians 2 * 2:00:53 – Next month’s book    Up Next: *The Book Thief* by Markus Zusak   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]