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Christians Reading Classics

Mere Orthodoxy
Christianity
Heart Of a Dog
Children's Literature
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Mikhail Bulgakov
Theology
C.S. Lewis
Flannery O'connor
Nicene Creed
Dostoevsky
Soviet Union
J.R.R. Tolkien
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Lewis Carroll
Christian Imagination
Little House On the Prairie
Classical Literature
World War I
Gogol
New Economic Policy

Christians Reading Classics is a podcast about classic books being read through a distinctly Christian lens. Hosted by author and classicist, Nadya Williams, Christians Reading Classics introduces—or should we say—re-introduces listeners to classic works that have inspired generations. Interviewing experts who know these books well, the hope is to inspire listeners and awaken their imagination to ... more

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A pastor asks Augustine for a short summary of the Christian life, and Augustine delivers a compact handbook that is so honest it practically stops mid-sprint when it reaches love. That tension, between real-life limits and real spiritual depth, is w... more

A foggy train pulls into St Petersburg and two young men face each other across a third-class carriage. That opening scene from Dostoevsky’s The Idiot is our doorway into a novel that refuses to let anyone stay comfortable, especially when a pure-hea... more

Elizabeth Stice, professor of history at Palm Beach Atlantic University, joins to discuss Jack London as an American classic. They explore London's wild life — oyster pirate, hobo, Klondike adventurer — and how it shaped works like Call of the Wild, ... more

A single sentence can reorder a civilization, and “we hold these truths to be self-evident” is one of those sentences. Nadya Williams sits down with historian Dr Brad Birzer to read the Declaration of Independence closely and ask why it still sends a... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver Traldi
PhD in philosophy, assistant professor at the Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership, University of Toledo
University of Toledo
Episode: Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis with Oliver Traldi
Philip Bunn
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Covenant College
Covenant College
Episode: East of Eden with Philip Bunn & Matthew H. Young
Matthew Henry Young
Assistant Professor of Political Theory at Elon University
Elon University
Episode: East of Eden with Philip Bunn & Matthew H. Young
Wayne Franklin
Professor of English at the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Episode: James Fenimore Cooper with Dr. Wayne Franklin
Craig Furman
Author of This Vast Enterprise, A New History of Lewis and Clark
Author
Episode: The Journals of Lewis and Clark with Craig Fehrman
Joey Sherrard
Author of The Augustinian Pastor; pastor at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church
Episode: Augustine's Confessions with Joey Sherrard
Joshua Kinlaw
Affiliate assistant professor of Classical Education in the University of Dallas master's program in the humanities
University of Dallas
Episode: Cassiodorus and Classical Education with Joseph Griffith and Joshua Kinlaw
Joe Griffith
William Blackstone Professor of Law and Society; Director of the Classical Learning Program at the Ashbrook Center
Ashland University
Episode: Cassiodorus and Classical Education with Joseph Griffith and Joshua Kinlaw
Mike Jester
Translator of Petrarch; also known as AM Juster
Poet, translator, and former Social Security Administration Commissioner (public life)
Episode: Petrarch's Canzoniere with A. M. Juster

Host

Nadya Williams
Host of Christians Reading Classics; books editor for Mere Orthodoxy

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Literature lovers rejoice!

    This show is such a treat! Nadya brings on such fascinating guests to discuss a variety of classics. The discussions range from key themes of the texts, to the context in which they were composed, to the reason they continue to appeal to readers. Lovers of the books/authors discussed will gain a deeper appreciation, and a desire to pick them back off the shelf, while new readers will receive an excellent base on which to build their first read.

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    Elise Boratenski
    United States9 months ago

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Fascinating guests discuss classics with a Christian lens and scholarly depth.
High-quality interviews with experts across philosophy, theology, and literature.
Insightful analyses that connect literature to faith and culture.

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James Fenimore Cooper with Dr. Wayne Franklin
Q: Where would you start as a first-time reader?
Begin with The Pioneers as a gateway, but The Last of the Mohicans and The Spy are excellent starting points as well; Cooper rewards patient, slow reading that lets the imagery and voice unfold.
James Fenimore Cooper with Dr. Wayne Franklin
Q: What is a classic?
A classic is a book that, once you start reading it, reveals that it's culturally familiar and has permeated public consciousness beyond the page, influencing genres and even later literary forms.
Augustine's Confessions with Joey Sherrard
Q: What kind of a book is the Confessions, and do you have any tips for first-time readers?
The Confessions is a multivalent work, not a single kind of book. Read it with openness to its different functions— confession, praise, and a prayerful reflection— and don't expect it to be a straightforward autobiography. Allow Augustine to invite you into a personal conversation with God and with your own questions.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain with Ivana Greco and Dixie Dillon Lane
Q: Why approach Tom Sawyer as a teaching tool about history and culture, rather than avoiding its more problematic elements?
They argue that engaging with complex depictions of race, slavery, and frontier life provides a productive way to discuss historical context and moral growth, rather than sanitizing the past.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain with Ivana Greco and Dixie Dillon Lane
Q: What do you look for in classics when choosing books for your children?
The guests emphasize books that provoke conversation, reflect a culture, and be worthy of revisiting as a family, balancing delight with opportunity to think about difficult historical and moral contexts.

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What is Christians Reading Classics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners engage with deep, scholarly conversations about classic works reinterpreted through Christian thought. Episodes pair host Nadya Williams with guest experts—professors, translators, authors, and pastors—exploring literature from ancient to modern, and examining themes like virtue, truth, beauty, and the good through a Christian lens. The format blends literary analysis, historical context, and practical applications for faith formation, education, and pastoral life. Noteworthy is the commitment to accessible, reader-friendly discussions that bridge academic rigor with everyday relevance, often featuring interdisciplinary angles and robust historical background that appeal to both rigorous scholars and thoughtful readers. The show's... more

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