Take Up and Read

Take Up and Read Podcast
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Take Up and Read is a Christian podcast seeking to encourage Christians by fostering a love of great books. Both hosts, Joe and Chris, serve as PCA pastors, and share an avid love of reading. Join them as they review books, interview authors, and more!

Episodes

  1. Mar 30

    5 Books We Recommend For Every Church Member

    On this episode, we discuss the 5 books we wish every Church member would read. Tune in to hear our picks on some of the most helpful books for Christian living.

    18 min

  2. Mar 23

    Books We're Looking Forward To in 2026

    Join this casual conversation about the books we're excited to read in 2026. *This conversation was originally scheduled to air in January, but due to a medical emergency was delayed. Take Up and Read is now back, and excited for the many episodes which have already been, and will soon be, recorded and published in the near future! Be sure to subscribe to follow along with our conversations.

    18 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Top Books of 2025

    Join Joe and Chris as they discuss their favorite reads from 2025

    22 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Desert Island Books

    Join us as we play the game "Desert Island" and discuss the 5 books we would select to be the only books we read for the rest of our lives.

    12 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    The Children's Book Series You Need to Know About

    Join Joe and Chris as they discuss their favorite book series for children. Buy the books here: https://newgrowthpress.com/gifts-under-25/good-news-for-little-hearts/

    17 min

  6. 10/24/2025

    10 Tips on How to Read More

    In this episode, we consider 10 helpful tips for how to read more in our busy lives.

    14 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    Pastor-Writer: An Author Interview with Jonathan Landry Cruse

    We are joined by our good friend Jonathan Landry Cruse, who serves as a Pastor in the OPC. Jonathan shares about how he works diligently to provide resources for the Church. Join us as we also get to know more about his favorite books, hymns, and more!

    57 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    Equipping the Church: An Author Interview with Douglas Sean O'Donnell

    In this episode, we are joined by our good friend, Doug O'Donnell! Join us as we discuss how Doug writes commentaries for the good of preachers and the Church. We also get a chance to hear more about his new prayer book, his favorite commentaries, and more!

    58 min

  9. 10/24/2025

    Ministering through Writing: An Author Interview with Pastor Jason Helopoulos

    In this episode, we are joined by our very special guest and friend, Pastor Jason Helopoulos! Join us as we discuss Pastor Jason's books, writing process, reading habits, and more.

    49 min

  10. 01/03/2025

    Best Books of 2024

    Introducing Take Up and Read-- A YouTube channel and podcast designed to encourage Christian maturity through the love of great books. In this episode, we look back at our favorite reads from 2024.

    30 min
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About

Take Up and Read is a Christian podcast seeking to encourage Christians by fostering a love of great books. Both hosts, Joe and Chris, serve as PCA pastors, and share an avid love of reading. Join them as they review books, interview authors, and more!

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  • Creator
    Take Up and Read Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Take Up and Read Podcast
  • Show Website
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