About this podcast
Just the Books is a podcast aimed at providing a platform for voices to share overviews and recommendations on all kinds of books. Our goal is to create a community that fosters reading good books and growing closer to Jesus.
Episodes
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- Ep 29: How to Teach Children About Work · 41 minIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a short but powerful book that offers a challenge to Christian parents: Teach Them to Work by Mary Beeke. What does it mean to build a…
- Ep 28: City of God in Today's World · 27 minIn this thought-provoking episode of Just the Books, we explore how Augustine’s City of God speaks powerfully into today’s cultural, political, and spiritual landscape. Written…
- Ep 27: Can War Be Just? · 31 minIn this episode, we explore Just War Theory through the lens of Augustine's theology and biblical principles. What makes a war just? Can Christians ever support or participate in…
- Ep 26: The Gospel and the City of God · 32 minIn this episode of Just the Books, we dive into Augustine’s vision of the Gospel in The City of God. How did he understand sin, grace, and salvation? Where does he line up with…
- Ep 25: The Two Loves – The Heart of The City of God · 30 minIn this second episode of our City of God series, I’m joined once again by my co-host Jim as we dive into the central thesis of Augustine’s masterpiece: the contrast between two…
- Ep 24: What's the City of God all about? · 35 minIn this episode, we kick off our multi-part series on The City of God by Saint Augustine. We explore the background of this monumental work, diving into the fall of Rome…
- Ep 23: How to Teach Kids Theology · 39 minIn this episode of Just the Books, I’m joined by Sam Luce, one of the authors of How to Teach Kids Theology: Growing in Knowing and Loving God. Sam shares his heart for equipping…
- Ep 22: How can we pray like Jesus wants? · 39 minIn this episode of Just the Books, Melissa and I dive deep into The Lord's Prayer: Learning to Pray from Jesus on what, why, and how to pray. We explore the profound truths…
- Ep 21: The Silence of God: Unpacking Endo’s Novel · 33 minIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend Abe Stratton as we explore Shusaku Endo’s haunting masterpiece, Silence. Together, we dive into the spiritual tension, moral dilemmas…
- Ep 20: LBJ's Rise to Power: A Talk with Mark Ward · 39 minIn this episode, I sit down with Mark Ward to explore The Path to Power, Volume 1 of Robert Caro's masterful biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. We delve into LBJ’s early years, his…
- Ep 19: Joe Rigney - Leadership and Emotional Sabotage · 36 minKevin Delp and Jason Read interview Dr. Joe Rigney about his book, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and…
- Ep 18: Leadership and Emotional Sabotage Book · 34 minIn this episode of Just the Books, I sit down with Chris Groat to discuss Joe Rigney's thought-provoking book, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage. Together, we explore the…
- Ep 17: "Loved Indeed" Interview w/ Author Dan Cruver · 24 minIn this special episode, I sit down with Dan Cruver, the author of Loved Indeed: Reassurance for the Doubting and Suspicious published by Union. Together, we dive into the…
- Ep 16: "Loved Indeed: a Conversation with Tom Mackintosh" · 30 minIn this episode, I’m joined by Tom Mackintosh to discuss Loved Indeed: Reassurance for the Doubting and Suspicious by Dan Cruver, a book that brings profound comfort and…
- Ep 15: The Joy of Great Books: A Conversation with the Lamp-post Listener · 46 minHappy New Year! In this episode of Just the Books, I’m joined by Daniel Payne one of the hosts of the Lamp-post Listener to discuss the timeless value of Great Books. Why should…
- Ep 14.5: Sneak Peek for 2025 · 5 minStart the new year with a glimpse into what’s ahead on Just the Books! In this episode, I unveil the exciting 2025 lineup for the first few weeks, featuring discussions on…
- Ep 14: Best 6 Books of 2024 · 15 minMy Top 6 books I read in 2024. I divided this list into 6 categories. My favorite religious book: "The Lord's Prayer" by Kevin DeYoung My favorite Puritan Paperback: "The Great…
- Ep 13: Interview w/ Paul Michael Garrison · 27 minKevin and Melissa interview Paul Michael Garrison and discuss his two mystery novels - "Letters to the Editor" and "The Lies People Publish" published by Owl Hollow Press…
- Ep 12: The Kate Baxter Mystery Series · 33 minKevin and Melissa discuss two books written by Paul Michael Garrison - "Letters to the Editor" and "The Lies People Publish" The episode gives and overview of the books, our…
