Holy Writ Podcast
@holywrit.bsky.social
Holy Writ is a conversation about good books that can refresh our imagination for the interpretation of the Bible, so that it can inspire us to wonder, to question, and above all to love.
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Our next conversation, releasing Oct.6, will be about Han Kang’s haunting novel *Human Acts.*
We’ll be talking about witness-bearing, reading in translation, the relationship between history and story, the interconnection of the personal and political … so make sure to read it before then!
We’ll be talking about witness-bearing, reading in translation, the relationship between history and story, the interconnection of the personal and political … so make sure to read it before then!
September 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Our next conversation, releasing Oct.6, will be about Han Kang’s haunting novel *Human Acts.*
We’ll be talking about witness-bearing, reading in translation, the relationship between history and story, the interconnection of the personal and political … so make sure to read it before then!
We’ll be talking about witness-bearing, reading in translation, the relationship between history and story, the interconnection of the personal and political … so make sure to read it before then!
Our conversation about Jayber Crow releases today, the day after Wendell Berry’s death. We obviously didn’t plan it, but the timing feels like an unexpected opportunity to linger with one of his great gifts to us: a story about a life, a place, and the slow work of learning to love both.
September 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Our conversation about Jayber Crow releases today, the day after Wendell Berry’s death. We obviously didn’t plan it, but the timing feels like an unexpected opportunity to linger with one of his great gifts to us: a story about a life, a place, and the slow work of learning to love both.
You still have two weeks to enjoy Wendell Berry’s *Jayber Crow* before the episode releases on September 1st!
#wendellberry #jaybercrow
#wendellberry #jaybercrow
August 18, 2026 at 12:57 PM
You still have two weeks to enjoy Wendell Berry’s *Jayber Crow* before the episode releases on September 1st!
#wendellberry #jaybercrow
#wendellberry #jaybercrow
The newest episode of the podcast dropped today - we hope you enjoy the conversation about Ursula Le Guin’s *A Wizard of Earthsea* as much as we did!
#ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #earthsea #fantasy
#ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #earthsea #fantasy
August 4, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The newest episode of the podcast dropped today - we hope you enjoy the conversation about Ursula Le Guin’s *A Wizard of Earthsea* as much as we did!
#ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #earthsea #fantasy
#ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #earthsea #fantasy
You still have plenty of time to read Ursula Le Guin’s *A Wizard of Earthsea* before our next episode drops on August 3rd! 🧙♂️
#bookpodcast #ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #fantasy
#bookpodcast #ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #fantasy
July 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
You still have plenty of time to read Ursula Le Guin’s *A Wizard of Earthsea* before our next episode drops on August 3rd! 🧙♂️
#bookpodcast #ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #fantasy
#bookpodcast #ursulakleguin #awizardofearthsea #fantasy
Our newest episode on Cormac McCarthy's *Blood Meridian* with Dr. Brian Brock is live today!
We talk about the silence/absence of God, the dark side of Christian traditions and spaces, the interrelationship of violence & deception, and paternalistic forms compassion - such a great conversation!
We talk about the silence/absence of God, the dark side of Christian traditions and spaces, the interrelationship of violence & deception, and paternalistic forms compassion - such a great conversation!
July 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Our newest episode on Cormac McCarthy's *Blood Meridian* with Dr. Brian Brock is live today!
We talk about the silence/absence of God, the dark side of Christian traditions and spaces, the interrelationship of violence & deception, and paternalistic forms compassion - such a great conversation!
We talk about the silence/absence of God, the dark side of Christian traditions and spaces, the interrelationship of violence & deception, and paternalistic forms compassion - such a great conversation!
Widely regarded as one of the most significant works of contemporary American fiction, Cormac McCarthy’s *Blood Meridian* is a brutal, unforgettable novel set along the U.S.–Mexico border in the mid-19th century. Join us next month as we discuss McCarthy's masterpiece with Dr. Brian Brock!
June 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Widely regarded as one of the most significant works of contemporary American fiction, Cormac McCarthy’s *Blood Meridian* is a brutal, unforgettable novel set along the U.S.–Mexico border in the mid-19th century. Join us next month as we discuss McCarthy's masterpiece with Dr. Brian Brock!
Our newest episode is live!
This month we're talking about *The Mysterious Benedict Society* alongside Matthew 18 and Proverbs 7–8, exploring childlikeness, play, wisdom, and what it means to pay attention in a world full of distractions.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
This month we're talking about *The Mysterious Benedict Society* alongside Matthew 18 and Proverbs 7–8, exploring childlikeness, play, wisdom, and what it means to pay attention in a world full of distractions.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
June 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Our newest episode is live!
This month we're talking about *The Mysterious Benedict Society* alongside Matthew 18 and Proverbs 7–8, exploring childlikeness, play, wisdom, and what it means to pay attention in a world full of distractions.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
This month we're talking about *The Mysterious Benedict Society* alongside Matthew 18 and Proverbs 7–8, exploring childlikeness, play, wisdom, and what it means to pay attention in a world full of distractions.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
We are shifting gears for our next episode (6/2), and discussing the delightful children’s novel *The Mysterious Benedict Society* by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Don’t presume you’re too mature for this book, because we found it to be full of wisdom … and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it! 🕵️
Don’t presume you’re too mature for this book, because we found it to be full of wisdom … and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it! 🕵️
May 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
We are shifting gears for our next episode (6/2), and discussing the delightful children’s novel *The Mysterious Benedict Society* by Trenton Lee Stewart.
Don’t presume you’re too mature for this book, because we found it to be full of wisdom … and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it! 🕵️
Don’t presume you’re too mature for this book, because we found it to be full of wisdom … and we can’t wait to hear what you think about it! 🕵️
Our conversation on Melville’s masterpiece *Moby-Dick* releases today - we look forward to hearing what YOU think about how this book engages the Bible!
May 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Our conversation on Melville’s masterpiece *Moby-Dick* releases today - we look forward to hearing what YOU think about how this book engages the Bible!
For those of you who like to plan ahead (or those who rely on the public library), these are the books that we’ll be discussing in our next three episodes!
April 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
For those of you who like to plan ahead (or those who rely on the public library), these are the books that we’ll be discussing in our next three episodes!
We wanted to give you plenty of notice so you have time to read next month’s novel: for our May 5th episode, we’ll be discussing *Moby-Dick* by Herman Melville. It asks a lot of its readers, but trust us … it’s worth it. Start reading now, then come listen in and tell us what you think. 🐋📚
April 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We wanted to give you plenty of notice so you have time to read next month’s novel: for our May 5th episode, we’ll be discussing *Moby-Dick* by Herman Melville. It asks a lot of its readers, but trust us … it’s worth it. Start reading now, then come listen in and tell us what you think. 🐋📚
Our conversation on Marilynne Robinson’s quiet, searching novel *Lila* dropped this morning - we don’t do it justice (how could we!?), but we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
April 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Our conversation on Marilynne Robinson’s quiet, searching novel *Lila* dropped this morning - we don’t do it justice (how could we!?), but we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
You still have plenty of time to read (and relish!) Marilynne Robinson’s novel *Lila* before the next episode drops on April 7th!
March 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
You still have plenty of time to read (and relish!) Marilynne Robinson’s novel *Lila* before the next episode drops on April 7th!
Our newest episode just dropped! 🎉 We hope you enjoy the conversation about Yaa Gyasi’s masterpiece *Homegoing* as much as we did!
March 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Our newest episode just dropped! 🎉 We hope you enjoy the conversation about Yaa Gyasi’s masterpiece *Homegoing* as much as we did!
Make sure to put Yaa Gyasi’s *Homegoing* at the top of your TBR 📚— not only because it’s a MUST READ, but because it’s what we’ll be discussing in our March episode of Holy Writ!
February 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Make sure to put Yaa Gyasi’s *Homegoing* at the top of your TBR 📚— not only because it’s a MUST READ, but because it’s what we’ll be discussing in our March episode of Holy Writ!
Our conversation about Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* is live today - find this latest episode wherever you get your podcasts! ☁️
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Our conversation about Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* is live today - find this latest episode wherever you get your podcasts! ☁️
You still have plenty of time to read Markus Zusak’s bestselling novel *The Book Thief* before our conversation drops on February 3rd!
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
You still have plenty of time to read Markus Zusak’s bestselling novel *The Book Thief* before our conversation drops on February 3rd!
🎙️ Episode 12 is live!
In our newest episode on Louise Erdrich’s novel *LaRose,* we talk about trauma, justice, atonement, and what redemption really is—and isn’t.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
In our newest episode on Louise Erdrich’s novel *LaRose,* we talk about trauma, justice, atonement, and what redemption really is—and isn’t.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
January 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
🎙️ Episode 12 is live!
In our newest episode on Louise Erdrich’s novel *LaRose,* we talk about trauma, justice, atonement, and what redemption really is—and isn’t.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
In our newest episode on Louise Erdrich’s novel *LaRose,* we talk about trauma, justice, atonement, and what redemption really is—and isn’t.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Our next conversation will be on Louise Erdrich’s INTENSE (and intensely important!) novel *LaRose* — the episode will release January 6, which means you still have plenty of time to get your hands on this book!
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Our next conversation will be on Louise Erdrich’s INTENSE (and intensely important!) novel *LaRose* — the episode will release January 6, which means you still have plenty of time to get your hands on this book!
Episode 10 on *Time of the Child* by Niall Williams is now live! We hope our conversation does justice to this book, or at least inspires more people to read it! @christinebreen.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Episode 10 on *Time of the Child* by Niall Williams is now live! We hope our conversation does justice to this book, or at least inspires more people to read it! @christinebreen.bsky.social
We can’t wait to share our conversation on Niall Williams’ precious book *Time of the Child* - if you are looking for a novel to read during Advent, this is it!
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We can’t wait to share our conversation on Niall Williams’ precious book *Time of the Child* - if you are looking for a novel to read during Advent, this is it!
For those of you who like to plan ahead (or those who rely on the public library), these are the books that we’ll be discussing in our next three episodes!
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
For those of you who like to plan ahead (or those who rely on the public library), these are the books that we’ll be discussing in our next three episodes!
Our conversation about Octavia Butler’s *Parable of the Sower* with @theopoet.bsky.social is now LIVE!
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Our conversation about Octavia Butler’s *Parable of the Sower* with @theopoet.bsky.social is now LIVE!
We are getting close to the one-year anniversary of the podcast (😱), and we’re thinking about recording an additional special episode to celebrate! 🎉
But we need your input - what would you want to hear from us? Let us know what you’re thinking!
But we need your input - what would you want to hear from us? Let us know what you’re thinking!
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We are getting close to the one-year anniversary of the podcast (😱), and we’re thinking about recording an additional special episode to celebrate! 🎉
But we need your input - what would you want to hear from us? Let us know what you’re thinking!
But we need your input - what would you want to hear from us? Let us know what you’re thinking!