
27 episodes

All Things Bright and Beautiful Jenna DiPrima and Lydia Schaible
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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Our daily lives are inundated with ideas. The question we must ask ourselves is, how can we think critically about these ideas in order to identify what is bright with the light of truth, beautiful by a perfect standard, wise with the fear of the Lord, and wonderful in true virtue? Hosted by Jenna DiPrima and Lydia Schaible, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a discussion of life, books, and theology from a confessionally reformed Christian perspective. Our goal is to encourage listeners to read widely, think deeply, and engage in conversations that matter. New episodes every other Tuesday.
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27. The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael and "A Chance to Die" by Elisabeth Elliot
What can we learn from an Irish woman who lived in the 19th century? In this episode we discuss Elisabeth Elliot’s biography of Amy Carmichael, A Chance to Die. We talk about the importance of reading Christian biographies, and various modern topics that Amy Carmichael can help us navigate. We cover self-care and sacrifice, the tension of word and action, and holiness and compassion.
Resources Mentioned
A Chance to Die by Elisabeth Elliot
O, Church Arise by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Amy Carmichael by Iain Murray
The Dohnavur Fellowship
If by Amy Carmichael
Mimosa by Amy Carmichael
The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast
C.S. Lewis: A Life by Alister McGrath
A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph Laconte
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Fierce Convictions by Karen Swallow Prior
John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing Grace by Jonathan Aitkan
Susie by Ray Rhodes
Theologians on the Christian Life by Crossway
Christians Heroes Then and Now
Do Great Things for God Series by The Good Book Company -
26. Union with Christ and "You Are Not Your Own" with Guest Dr. Alan Noble
How do we grapple with a world that seems, as T.S. Eliot puts it “advances progressively backward.” In his book You Are Not Your Own, Dr. Alan Noble argues that the increasing cultural emphasis on efficiency, and increasing isolation have created an inhuman world. In this episode we talk with Dr. Noble about how our unity with Christ gives us meaning, purpose, and hope as we live in this world. We discuss despair, self-medication and escapism, and the antidotes of gratitude toward God, examining ourselves, death to self, and resting in belonging to Christ, our only hope in life and death.
Resources Mentioned
Disruptive Witness by Alan Noble
You Are Not Your Own by Alan Noble
Strangely Bright by Joe Rigney
Episode 18: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World?
Ethics by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis
Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis -
25. Delighting in the Doctrine of the Church with Guest Erin Wheeler
Why is the local church important? In this episode we’re joined by Erin Wheeler to discuss the centrality of the church in the life of the Christian. We discuss how culture has impacted our ecclesiology, the gift the church can be in how we serve one another, and the necessity of our physical presence in the local church. We discuss the purpose of the church, criticisms of the church and how we should think about them, how we can prioritize the local church in various stages of our lives, and the ins and outs of discipleship.
Resources mentioned
The Church: Delighting in the Doctrine of the Church by Erin Wheeler
The Good Portion Series
Episode 16: “How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church” with Guest Keri Folmer
Christ: The Doctrine of Christ, for Every Woman by Jenny Manley
Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus by Mark Dever
Fix Your Eyes by Amy Gannett
Jesus Through the Eyes of Women by Rebecca McLaughlin
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
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24. Why are we Confessionally Reformed?
Why do we take the time to introduce ourselves as “confessionally reformed?" In this episode we discuss Carl Trueman’s book The Creedal Imperative. We talk about why we think confessionalism is important and warn against the cultural influence that causes us to approach tradition with suspicion. We discuss authority, tradition, the power of words, and how embracing creeds and confessions can lead to worship and unity.
Resources Mentioned
The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
Rediscovering Conservatism by Yoram Hazony
Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
The Apostles Creed for All God’s Children By Ben Myers
The New City Catechism
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
The Good News We Almost Forgot by Kevin DeYoung
Affirming the Apostles Creed by J.I. Packer -
23. How Should Christians Think About the Arts and Humor? with Guest James Cary
Art and humor can be difficult to define, but we all know it when we see it. But how should Christians think about the arts and humor? Are there boundaries and rules to what Christians produce and consume? In this episode we’re joined by BBC comedy writer, author, and podcaster, James Cary. We discuss the importance of enjoying the arts, how comedy is about truth-telling yet still seems to be at odds with religion. Cary discusses his view that Art is important, life is poetry, the Bible is funny (and that Jesus is too). He answers questions on the risks of reading the Bible without a sense of humor, and the essentially human component of humor.
Resources mentioned
The Sacred Art of Joking by James Cary
Cooper and Cary Have Words
Sitcom Geeks
Popcorn Parenting
How Lightyear is a bit of a Buzzkill by James Cary
Life is Beautiful (movie)
The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis
1984 by George Orwell
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer by James Cary
Water into Wine by James Cary
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Going to Church in Medieval England by Nicholas Orme
Cynical Discourses by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay
The Real Great Escape by Guy Walters
Stranger Things Season 4
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22. "God and the Transgender Debate" with Guest Dr. Andrew Walker
At the heart of the transgender debate is the issue of human dignity. Therefore, it is crucial that Christians should care about current public policy and firmly defend biblical principles that promote truth telling and human flourishing. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Andrew Walker. Together we discuss the overturn of Roe, how to think about current social and political issues from a biblical perspective, and what the average Christian should think of as their duty in the face of ethical issues such as abortion and transgenderism. Dr. Walker gives practical, compassionate advice on how we should think about gender, the call we have all been given for truth-telling, and what the landscape of religious liberty looks like now (and may look like in the future) as we engage with these pressing issues.
Resources
Liberty For All: Defending Everyone’s Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age by Andrew Walker
God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew Walker
The Case for Life by Scott Klusendorf
The Transgender Fantasy: What I Wish Every Pastor Knew by Andrew Walker
Alliance Defending Freedom
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Encouraging and Edifying
I LOVE this podcast. I look forward to their new release every other week. The interviews and discussions about books & Christian topics are deeply encouraging and edifying. The content is both accessible and deep, pertaining to new believers, mature Christians, and curious non-believers. I highly recommend!
Great podcast!
This is one of my favorite podcasts! Jenna and Lydia bring fresh insights to the books they discuss and their interviews are great. They’re doing great work in provoking intellectual engagement and thoughtful Christian dialogue surrounding a host of relevant topics. Highly recommend!
Insights on great Christian books
Jenna and Lydia give thoughtful insights on solid Christian reads. If you are a Christian reader, subscribe to this podcast, you will not regret it! Looking forward to hearing what they highlight next!