Holy Writ Podcast

Holy Writ has my favorite premise of any podcast I’ve ever listened to. And being a guest on this podcast was an absolutely delightful experience. Carla is such an insightful host, and conversations about fiction are such a great way to get at topics of faith from oft-neglected angles.

This has become one of my favorite podcasts both because of WHO Carla interviews and the quality of LITERATURE they read and share together. I have added so many new books to my stack, and fallen in love with so many new artists, speakers and authors because of this podcast. The conversation is engaging, relevant, poignant, thoughtful and insightful. I find myself sending each new episode to friends and family. Don't let this podcast pass you by!

It's real people with imperfections sharing their stories and offering a window into how art resonates differently for each of them. The host, Carla, does an amazing job of connecting with her guests and fostering the genuine conversations that make this podcast so much more than a simple book review. Though I may not match their beliefs, their open-hearted discussions prove time and again that, despite our differences, we are united in our experience of being human.

This is just a really, really good podcast. There's no need to have read the books discussed (although by the end, you'll probably want to) - the real joy here is in listening to thoughtful people with original ideas you won't here anywhere else discussing their personal spiritual journeys through the lens of progressive Christianity. No easy answers are offered, just the richness and depth that comes from inspiring people who are willing to be vulnerable enough to share themselves as they're in progress, with literature being grist for the mill that helps them move farther on their journey. And, there's an extra sparkle to it that's different from most other interview-based shows because it's not a one-sided discussion, but more of a lively meeting of minds who wrestle and tangle together. Nobody's pontificating; it's more like people helping each other up the ladder. It's thoughtful, inspiring, and just a lot of fun to listen to!