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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
Little House On the Prairie
Christian Imagination
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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Petrarch's Canzoniere — 366 poems written over 40 years in pursuit of a woman named Laura — introduced the sonnet to European literature and helped move poetry from Latin into the vernacular. It is also, as A.M. Juster's new translation makes plain, ... more

A century after its publication, The Great Gatsby still demands more of readers than its first audience was prepared to give. This conversation explores why Fitzgerald's third novel flopped in 1925, how its three-act tragic structure works, and what ... more

What does it mean for a nation to read its own sermons? This America 250 conversation takes up four of them — Winthrop's A Model of Christian Charity, Edwards's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Lincoln's Second Inaugural, and King's Mountaintop ... more

What does it mean for a nation to read its own sermons? This America 250 conversation takes up four of them — Winthrop's A Model of Christian Charity, Edwards's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Lincoln's Second Inaugural, and King's Mountaintop ... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Bieber Lake
Professor Emerita of English at Wheaton College
Wheaton College
Episode: Moby Dick by Herman Melville with Christina Bieber Lake
David Key
Associate professor of business at Harding University; entrepreneur-turned-academic
Harding University
Episode: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand with David Kee
Beatrice Scudeler
Literature scholar and essayist
Episode: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen with Beatrice Scudeler
Sabrina Little
Assistant professor at Ohio State University, Chase Center for Civics, Culture and Society; author of The Examined Run
Ohio State University; Oxford University Press (The Examined Run)
Episode: The Nichomachean Ethics by Aristotle with Sabrina Little | America 250
Evie Solheim
Author of The Girl's Guide newsletter, freelance journalist and book reviewer
The Girl's Guide / Substack; various publications
Episode: Wuthering Heights with Evie Solheim
Obbie Tyler Todd
Historian and expert on the Beecher family; author of The Beechers, America's Most Influential Family
Author, Historian
Episode: Uncle Toms Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe with Obbie Tyler Todd | America 250
Katelyn Walls Shelton
Visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Bioethics, Technology and Human Flourishing Program; Novak Journalism Fellow 2025
Ethics and Public Policy Center; Novak Journalism Fellow
Episode: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley with Katelyn Walls Shelton | America 250
Leah Libresco Sargeant
Author and commentator, focus on dependence and gender in Christian thought
Author of The Dignity of Dependence
Episode: The Education of Henry Adams with Leah Libresco Sargeant | America 250
Shiloh Brooks
Professor of Practice in the Department of Political Science at SMU; President & CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Southern Methodist University; George W. Bush Presidential Center
Episode: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass with Shilo Brooks | America 250

Host

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

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 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 States7 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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Moby Dick by Herman Melville with Christina Bieber Lake
Q: What is a classic anyway?
Christina Lake explains that a classic is a work that survives changes in culture and continues to provoke conversation and transformation, not just a text read once for information but a work that expands and challenges readers across time.
Wuthering Heights with Evie Solheim
Q: What advice would you give to a first-time reader of Wuthering Heights?
Explore the author's biography and the historical context, approach the narrative through different narrators, and be prepared for a story that resists pat conclusions, encouraging discussion rather than a single interpretation.
Wuthering Heights with Evie Solheim
Q: How do modern film adaptations influence our reading of the novel?
The guest discusses how films capitalize on romance and spectacle to attract attention, sometimes at the expense of nuanced character development, but simultaneously renew interest in the source material and prompt fresh readings.
Wuthering Heights with Evie Solheim
Q: What is a classic, and why is Wuthering Heights considered a classic by many readers today?
The guest notes that a classic is a timeless work that continues to resonate despite details that feel dated; it invites readers to engage with deep human experiences—love, hatred, and complexity—beyond simple moral judgments.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass with Shilo Brooks | America 250
Q: What is the broader educational value of Douglass's story for students today?
It demonstrates how liberal education awakens the mind, enabling individuals to question false premises, pursue truth, and become responsible citizens who can participate thoughtfully in a democracy.

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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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2. David Key
3. Beatrice Scudeler
4. Sabrina Little
5. Evie Solheim
6. Obbie Tyler Todd
7. Katelyn Walls Shelton
8. Leah Libresco Sargeant

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