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Old Books with Grace

Dr. Grace Hamman
Lent
Christian Nationalism
Cultural Christians
Joseph
Advent
Early Church
Cyprian
Penitential Poetry
Louisa May Alcott
Little Women
19th Century Women Writers
Christian Poetry
Christianity
Faith
Love
American Literature
Literature Of Childhood
Translation
W.H. Auden
George Macdonald

Listening to the past can help us to understand our present. Dr. Grace Hamman, medievalist and writer, guides listeners to approach often intimidating works of literature and theology and learn to ask questions of our current age. Let‘s read old books together and discover truths about God and ourselves.

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Today is the last installment of this year's Lent series. Grace welcomes Dr. Abram Van Engen to discuss all things George Herbert, much to her delight (a bit of fangirling over Herbert is always in order). They focus on the beautiful, dense, multilay... more

In the latest installment of the Lent series, Grace welcomes Amy Baik Lee to discuss the poignant Sonnet 19 by the great John Milton.

When I consider how my light is spent,

   Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide,

   And that one Talent whi... more

Today, Grace welcomes professor and author David Taylor in this installment of the Lenten poetry series. They talk about the great nineteenth-century poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and in particular, his masterpiece “The Wreck of the Deutschland.”

W. ... more

Grace is delighted to kick off this year’s Lent series. Every other week during Lent Grace will have a guest who has chosen a Lenten-themed poem to share. Today, though, is just a little meditative beginning with three Middle English poems, text belo... more

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Amy Baik Lee
Author of This Homeward Ache, How Our Yearning for the Life to Come Spurs On Our Life Today
Author/Writer
Episode: Lenten Poetry 2026: Amy Baik Lee on John Milton
David Taylor
Theologian and writer; associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary
Fuller Theological Seminary
Episode: Lenten Poetry 2026: David Taylor on Gerard Manley Hopkins
Dr. Grace Hamman
Host of Old Books with Grace
Old Books with Grace
Episode: William Blake with Paul Pastor
Elizabeth Oldfield
Author, speaker, coach, and consultant, passionate about bringing theological perspectives to a modern audience.
Episode: Vices in the Modern World with Elizabeth Oldfield
Lisa Colón DeLay
Author of The Wild Land Within and host of Spark My Muse
Spark My Muse
Episode: Learning from the Desert Fathers and Mothers with Lisa Colón DeLay
Dr. Jessica Ward
Early English literature scholar and writer
Episode: Chatting Chaucer with Jessica Ward
Geoffrey Chaucer
Considered the father of English literature
Episode: Chatting Chaucer with Jessica Ward
Lisa Ampleman
Poet and editor, author of multiple books of poetry
Cincinnati Review
Episode: Little Gidding with Lisa Ampleman: Four Quartets, Lent 2025
Andy Patton
Poet and editor, creator of The Darkling Salter
The Rabbit Room
Episode: The Dry Salvages with Andy Patton: Four Quartets, Lent 2025

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Grace Hamman
Medievalist, writer, and host who fosters thoughtful discussions on theology, literature, and medieval culture. The show often centers on classical poets, medieval texts, and virtue ethics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Thank you :)

    I discovered Grace's books and podcast a little over a year ago, and I've been so blessed by her warm presence, spiritual and literary insights, and delightful guests. Listening to this podcast has led me down a personal path of reading and discovery, and I am truly grateful and always look forward to the feeling of spiritual community and kindredship I experience as I listen. God bless you Grace, and thank you for sharing your heart and mind on this podcast and in your writing and scholarship.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jahmy21
    United States4 months ago
  • Old Books with Grace Podcast

    Even as an untrained hobby medievalist, I understand and am challenged by the topics and observations on this podcast. I keep meeting new people from history that are worth knowing today! Also, it takes a well-cultivated mind to form the questions that Dr Hamman asks. I highly recommend her podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.Pic
    Germanya year ago
  • Love Grace

    I always learn something when I listen to this show. So much depth and beauty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mavis M
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fabulous

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight episodes were so beautiful and calming to my soul. What a gift ! Thank you and keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojable
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    I love this show! Grace brings on varied and interesting guests, and she’s introduced me to works I wouldn’t have otherwise come across.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feuillet4Ever
    United States2 years ago

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Fans describe the show as calming, insightful, and spiritually uplifting, with a strong medievalist focus.
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Listeners praise the host's depth and accessibility, noting thoughtful guests and engaging discussions on literature, poetry, and theology.
Guests and topics are seen as varied yet cohesively connected through literary and spiritual themes.

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Lenten Poetry 2026: Amy Baik Lee on John Milton
Q: How does Milton's personal hardship shape the reading of the sonnet?
Milton's losses and blindness during that period give the poem a raw immediacy about limits, light and darkness, and the call to faithful service regardless of outcome.
Vices in the Modern World with Elizabeth Oldfield
Q: What chapter of these was the hardest to sort of translate into ideas that normal people could encounter?
The last chapter on the Christian sexual ethic was the hardest due to its divergence from wider cultural understanding.
Vices in the Modern World with Elizabeth Oldfield
Q: Which literary character do you most identify with and why?
I actually don't think I do, but I resonate with CJ Craig from The West Wing in her bookishness and quirkiness.
Vices in the Modern World with Elizabeth Oldfield
Q: Could you tell us a little bit more about Fully Alive?
The book seeks to translate the treasures of Christian tradition to a wider audience, addressing contemporary issues through the lens of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Learning from the Desert Fathers and Mothers with Lisa Colón DeLay
Q: Were there any Desert Elders that became sort of your patron saint or living teacher to you?
Amma Moses completely transformed, showing humility and gentleness, serving as an example to cope with suffering.

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What is Old Books with Grace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show combines literary analysis, theology, and medieval history to explore timeless works and big questions about God, virtue, beauty, and human meaning. Conversations span poets, theologians, and medievalists, with a clear emphasis on how ancient texts illuminate modern life, virtue, and imagination. Listeners often encounter thoughtful book discussions, poetry readings, and reflections on contemporary life through the lens of classical literature, with a warm, apologetic approach that makes dense ideas accessible. A standout quality is the host's ability to pair rigorous scholarship with approachable storytelling, frequently inviting guests who bridge literary craft and spiritual insight.

Noteworthy and recurring themes include medie... more

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1. Amy Baik Lee
2. David Taylor
3. Dr. Grace Hamman
4. Elizabeth Oldfield
5. Lisa Colón DeLay
6. Dr. Jessica Ward
7. Geoffrey Chaucer
8. Lisa Ampleman

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