In this special holiday episode, Joseph Bottum joins Tom Sarrouf to discuss his latest book, Frankincense, Gold, and Myrrh: A Christmas Chrestomathy. This collection of essays, short stories, and reflections on Christmas captures Bottum's unique blend of wit, wisdom, and theological insight. Together, they explore the deeper meanings of Christmas traditions, the cultural significance of the holiday, and Bottum’s personal journey through the season’s sacred and sentimental moments. From the comic to the mystical, Bottum’s writings invite listeners to rediscover the joy and spiritual depth of Christmas. Whether you're a longtime fan of Bottum’s work or new to his writing, this conversation offers a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of the season’s heart and meaning.
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com