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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
A Good Man Is Hard To Find
J.R.R. Tolkien
Lewis Carroll
Christian Imagination
Classical Literature
Little House On the Prairie
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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Steinbeck's East of Eden returns the Cain and Abel story twice over, tracing original sin, mimetic desire, and the fragile hope encoded in timshel across the arc of early American history. Philip Bunn and Matthew H. Young join host Nadya Williams to ... more

James Fenimore Cooper gets filed away as “important” long before many of us actually read him, and that gap is the problem we wanted to solve. I’m joined by Dr. Wayne Franklin, one of the leading Cooper scholars and the author of major biographies of... more

We treat the Lewis and Clark journals as a true American classic, reading them for voice, humour, and human detail rather than just as a schoolbook summary. With historian Craig Furman, we follow the expedition through science, hardship, Native diplo... more

We sit with Augustine’s Confessions and feel how a 1,600-year-old prayer still names our restlessness with uncomfortable accuracy. We talk with pastor and author Joey Sherrard about reading Confessions as praise and truth-telling, and about rememberi... more

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Recent Guests

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
Katy Carl
Novelist and editor of Luminor; writer in residence at University of St. Thomas Houston
Word on Fire; Luminor
Episode: The Great Gatsby with Katy Carl
John Wilsey
Professor of Church History and Philosophy, SBTS
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Great American Sermons with John Wilsey and Daniel K. Williams [FULL EPISODE]
Daniel Williams
Historian and author
Ashland University
Episode: Great American Sermons with John Wilsey and Daniel K. Williams [FULL EPISODE]
Miles Smith IV
Faculty in history at Hillsdale College; author of Religion and Republic, Christian America from the Founding to the Civil War
Hillsdale College
Episode: Thomas Aquinas For Protestants with Miles Smith
Ivana Greco
Homemaker and homeschooling mother of four, JD from Harvard Law School
Bad Moms Homeschool (co-host on Substack)
Episode: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain with Ivana Greco and Dixie Dillon Lane
Dixie Dillon Lane
PhD in history from University of Notre Dame; associate editor for Hearth and Field Magazine; author of Skipping School, A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream
Hearth and Field Magazine; Erdmann's Publishing (upcoming)
Episode: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain with Ivana Greco and Dixie Dillon Lane

Host

Nadya Williams
Host of the show and books editor for Mere Orthodoxy

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Elise Boratenski
    United States8 months ago

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Scholarly yet accessible; great for readers new to the works.
Guests bring depth and practical insights for life and parenting.
Loves diverse classics with Christian perspective.

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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.
The Great Gatsby with Katy Carl
Q: What makes Gatsby a tragedy, and how does that shape its value as a Christian reader?
Gatsby functions as a tragedy through its three-act structure, the downfall of a protagonist driven by noble longing, and a harsh commentary on the costs of ambition; for Christian readers, it foregrounds original sin, grace, and the possibility of moral rebirth through informed perception and restraint.
The Great Gatsby with Katy Carl
Q: Let's start with this thorny question. What is a classic?
A classic is a work that remains relevant across ages, speaking to timeless human truths while anchoring itself in its historical moment; it offers fresh insight upon rereading and reveals universal themes through concrete particulars.
Thomas Aquinas For Protestants with Miles Smith
Q: What is a classic?
A classic is something essentially enduring, transcending discipline and time, that invites both specialists and non-specialists to engage with it across generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christians Reading Classics

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A thoughtful program that reintroduces readers to classic literature through a distinctly Christian lens. Interviews pair the host with scholars, journalists, and literary critics to explore works from Moby-Dick to Brave New World, examining themes like virtue, faith, culture, and moral formation. Across episodes, the conversations blend deep textual analysis with practical takes on teaching, parenting, and contemporary life, often tying discussions to broader Christian imagination and modern ethical questions. A notable strength is the seamless integration of literary critique with theological reflection, plus ongoing collaboration with Christian academic institutions and a focus on discussing how classics can shape character and faith tod... more

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1. Joshua Kinlaw
2. Joe Griffith
3. Mike Jester
4. Katy Carl
5. John Wilsey
6. Daniel Williams
7. Miles Smith IV
8. Ivana Greco

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