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Good Books Big Questions

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Spiritual Faith
Grace
Bible Studies
Faith and Doubt
Diversity In Literature
Book Publishing
Queen Esther
MAGA
Political Discourse
Gardens
Deserts
Women In the Bible
Grief and Loss
Trauma Healing
Lament
God's Presence In Suffering
Early Church
Parables
Christianity
Community Support

Welcome to Good Books Big Questions: Bold, Loving, and Sensible Conversations About Faith

No one ducks the tough questions about faith on this show. Not the host and not the guests. If you’re disillusioned, doubting, discovering faith, or if you simply want a safe space to dig into some big questions you’ve had for a while, you will find good company here.

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Deborah Sáenz
Acquisitions and Developmental Editor at NavPress
NavPress
Episode: Deborah Sáenz: Publishing is so white-centric: Editors are trying to change that
Joyce Koo Dalrymple
Author of several NavPress LifeChange Bible Study guides and pastor.
NavPress
Episode: Joyce Koo Dalrymple: Less striving, more grace
Norm Hubbard
Author of More Than Christians, Practicing Gospel-Shaped Community with the Language of the Early Church
NavPress
Episode: Norman Hubbard: Loving fellow Christians who drive you nuts
Dieula Previlon
Author of Does God See Me? and founder of ElevateHer International Ministries
ElevateHer International Ministries
Episode: Dieula Previlon: You can ask God anything
Kat Armstrong
Author of No More Holding Back and Bible teacher
NavPress
Episode: Kat Armstrong: Taking the Disney-glasses off about women in the Bible
Jared Ayers
Author of You Can Trust a God With Scars, Faith and Doubt for the Searching Soul and senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Episode: Jared Ayers: Trusting a God with Scars

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Karen Stiller
Host known for her transparency and deep exploration of faith and personal experiences, blending literature with spiritual dialogue.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • For the curious

    If you have some time to listen to this podcast, go and do so now. Great interviews about good books and big questions.

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    dieup
    United States6 months ago

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Many find the conversations honest and relevant, providing comfort and valuable insights.

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Jared Ayers: Trusting a God with Scars
Q: Where in your life could you be more bold?
By being willing to ask the last honest bit in conversations.
Jared Ayers: Trusting a God with Scars
Q: What is at the center of life?
Meaningfulness arises from love and justice, contradicting the notion of a meaningless existence.
Jared Ayers: Trusting a God with Scars
Q: Have you been a folk with a doubt, so to speak?
Yes, through personal losses and experiences in church leadership, I've wrestled with questions of faith.
Dieula Previlon: You can ask God anything
Q: So how do we ask for help? How we make ourselves be more vulnerable to say, I need you?
It takes time to build relationships and requires bravery to expose yourself in safe communities.
Joyce Koo Dalrymple: Less striving, more grace
Q: Can you speak to that about how grace and striving, because sometimes we're knocking ourselves out trying to figure out God's plan?
Following a person allows us to embrace adventures with God rather than sticking rigidly to a predetermined plan.

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Conversations on this podcast revolve around exploring the intersections of literature, faith, and life's profound questions. Each episode features engaging discussions with authors and guests who challenge traditional views on spirituality, aiming to create a safe space for listeners grappling with disillusionment or seeking deeper understanding in their faith journey. Topics often highlight the importance of diversity in literature, the significance of grace and community, and personal narratives concerning trauma and healing. The host, known for her transparency, facilitates these dialogues with compassion, making the complex themes accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences. Unique to this series is its blend of book discussions ... more

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