The Great Christian Books Podcast
Richard Foster. Ann Voskamp. J. C. Ryle. Bonhoeffer. So many authors, so many books, so little time to read them all! Daniela and John read a book each week and discuss it together, sharing highlights, takeaways, and personal convictions.
Episodes
Have you ever felt hopelessly lost trying to get through the Old Testament? If so, we highly recommend Sandra Richter's The Epic of Eden. In today's episode, we discuss a few of the key themes in her work: patriarchy, redemption, and covenant in the Old Testament.
Music from today's episode: Psalm 139:6-8 by Ross King from theversesproject.com
What comes to mind when you think about the Parable of the Prodigal Son? Perhaps you can imagine the wayward son eating alongside the pigs in the pigsty. Or maybe you remember the father running out to clothe his son in his own robe and signet ring. But have you ever considered why the elder son refuses to enter the father's feast? Join us as we discuss Tim Keller's Prodigal God and the "elder brother" mentality tha...
"Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting to-day for costly grace." So begins Dietrich Bonhoeffer in arguably his most famous book, The Cost of Discipleship. Though he was writing to his fellow German believers over 80 years ago, his incisive message rings even more true today. Join us as we discuss the cost of following Jesus.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.c...
During his freshman year in college, John bought boxes of Francis Chan's Crazy Love to hand out to his friends. More than a decade later, he still considers the book one of his favorites, if not his absolute favorite. Tune in to find out why.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatchristianbooks
All music is used by permission from theversesproject.c...
Being joyful when things are going great might be easy, but how do we maintain joy in the midst of trials and difficulties? For Ann Voskamp, the answer lay in the posture of eucharisteo- thanksgiving. Join us today as we discuss how thanksgiving anchors us in times of suffering.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatchristianbooks
To date, this episode was the most personally edifying for us to record. We discuss J. I. Packer on the judgment and wrath of God, as well as on salvation and adoption in Christ. If you’ve ever wrestled with reconciling God’s kindness and severity, this may be the episode for you.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Have any questions or comments? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatch...
Theology and doctrine often have the reputation for being dry and academic. J. I. Packer argues that genuine theology gives us life and purpose, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Join us for our discussion of his classic book, Knowing God.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatchristianbooks
All music is used by permission from theversesproj...
Did you know Leonard Ravenhill was buried in Lindale, Texas? Neither did Daniela until she visited his graveyard in 2008. His penetrating book Why Revival Tarries has sold over a million copies. His life has been an inspiration to believers across denominations and generations. Tune in to find out why.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatchristianbook...
This week we continue our discussion of Celebration of Discipline, this time on the outward and corporate disciplines. Join us as we ponder simplicity, solitude, confession, and more.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! Instagram: greatchristianbooks
All music is used by permission from theversesproject.com. Check them out!
Although discipline may sound like a scary word, Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster is one of our all-time favorite books and seemed like a great choice to kick off the podcast. The book is divided into three parts: inward disciplines, outer disciplines, and corporate disciplines. Today, we tackle the inward disciplines.
What book would you like us to discuss next? Email thegcbpodcast@gmail.com
Follow along for quotes! I...
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
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.
This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.