The Englewood Review of Books Podcast

20/09/2021

We are officially BACK after our summer reprieve. Enjoy this great conversation between Jen Po***ck Michel, Ashley Hales and Nathan Oates on stability, limits and what we can learn from Benedictine practices today.
https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-31-ashley-hales-nathan-oates/

Jen Po***ck Michel is joined by Ashley Hales and Nathan Oates, to discuss stability, limits, and the work of ministry in our current moment.

10/05/2021

New episode is up! Those interested in medieval spirituality and mysticism better give this a listen :) Lisa Deam and Christiana Peterson have a rich conversation with Jen, and of course, generate a ton of reading recs. Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/episode-26-lisa-deam-and-christiana-peterson/

30/04/2021

In case you missed our last episode, we had a GREAT conversation with A.J. Swoboda and Nijay K Gupta on reading through doubt and deconstruction. Check it out here!

Next episode will be dropping on Monday, May 3rd.
https://englewoodreview.org/episode-25-a-j-swoboda-and-nijay-gupta-on-faith-and-doubt/

12/04/2021

Sorry we haven't been so great about keeping this page updated.....but here is a link to the most recent podcast episode! Enjoy! And stay tuned for a brand-new episode drop next Monday (4/19) with some great guests..... https://englewoodreview.org/episode-24-erb-editors-round-up-with-chris-smith-john-wilson-erin-wasinger/

15/02/2021

New episode is live! We continue our discussion of reading and mental wellness with a thoughtful conversation between Diana Gruver and Laura Merzig - enjoy! Share this episdoe with a friend who would appreciate it. :) https://englewoodreview.org/episode-21-diana-gruver-and-laura-fabrycky/

08/02/2021

Hello ERB listeners! After a short new-year break, we are excited to publish the first of a two-part conversation series on the subject of reading and mental wellness. This first episode is with poet Tanya Runyan and our very own Chris Smith. Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/episode-20-tanya-runyan-and-chris-smith/

22/12/2020

2020 year-end extravaganza episode is live! This one contains an abundance of book recommendations to get you through this long winter ahead, with special appearances from guests throughout the run of the show. Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/episode-19-favorite-books-of-2020-with-sarah-arthur/

30/11/2020

Newest episode is live. Fans of speculative fiction will love this conversation with Christina Bieber Lake and Matt Mikalatos (hosted by podcast producer Joel Wentz)
https://englewoodreview.org/episode-18-christina-bieber-lake-and-matt-mikalatos/

Joel Wentz takes over the podcast to host an episode all about speculative fiction! Guests: Christina Bieber Lake and Matt Mikalatos

16/11/2020

Great new episode is live! Jen Po***ck Michel has two great conversation partners in Amy Peterson and Lee C. Camp to help readers make sense of this strange political season. Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/episode-17-lee-camp-and-amy-peterson/

11/11/2020

In case you missed it, episode 16 with Laura Merzig Fabrycky and C. Christopher Smith - Author is up, and very timely in light of the political season. Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/episode-16-laura-fabrycky-and-chris-smith/

Laura Fabrycky and ERB editor Chris Smith - A conversation on Bonhoeffer, political theology, & the role of reading in a contentious age.

26/10/2020

After a bit of a delay, we are excited to release a new episode with Tish Harrison Warren and Stina KC! They have a rich conversation with Jen Po***ck Michel about doubt, suffering and vulnerability, and, of course, a TON of great books! ENJOY. https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-15-tish-harrison-warren-and-stina-kielsmeier-cook/

Host Jen Po***ck Michel talks with Tish Harrison Warren and Stina Kielsmeier-Cook about reading through doubt, suffering, and vulnerability.

19/10/2020

Episode 15 is coming soon....but in the meantime, if you haven't yet heard episode 14, this is a great chance to give it a listen! https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-14-lauren-winner-and-marilyn-mcentyre-on-words-empathy-disorientation/

Host Jen Po***ck Michel is joined by prolific writers Lauren Winner and Marilyn McEntyre for a conversation about the role of words, empathy

14/09/2020

Great new episode all about the publishing world, with Katelyn Beaty and Al Hsu, is live now! Enjoy! https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-13-katelyn-beaty-al-hsu-on-christian-publishing-in-the-time-of-covid/

Host Jen Po***ck Michel is joined by two experienced and talented publishers to discuss topics like diversity of voices and writing in Christian publishing, the state of publishing in 2020, and what they are currently reading.

12/09/2020

Cara Meredith was our guest several episodes ago, and her book, The Color of Life, is now FREE on Kindle!

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Life-Journey-toward-Justice-ebook/dp/B07DT37ZDP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1599908186&sr=8-5

The Color of Life: A Journey toward Love and Racial Justice

10/08/2020

Episode 11 is live! Check out this great conversation with Marlena Graves and Tim Soerens, plus listen for instructions on how to win a set of their new books. Enjoy!

Host Jen Po***ck Michel is joined by Marlena Graves and Tim Soerens for a great conversation about counter-cultural reading practices ...

28/07/2020

Check out this wonderful conversation, and stay to the end for an absolute treasure trove of reading recommendations on the intersections of race, American history, and the American church. Jen Po***ck Michel Esau McCaulley Pastor David W. Swanson

Host Jen Po***ck Michel is joined by Esau McCaulley and David Swanson for a conversation about the reading life, race, and the current cultural moment.

18/07/2020

New Episode!!!
Featuring Josina Guess and Cara Meredith...
Cara and Josina join host Jen Po***ck Michel to talk about the reading life in our cultural moment. They bring a wide range of recommendations, especially for following writers of color. They also recommend some fantastic children’s books!

https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-9-josina-guess-and-cara-meredith/

Cara Meredith & Josina Guess talk about the reading life in our cultural moment. They bring many recommendations, especially for following writers of color.

17/07/2020

All episodes are available through our homepage, as well as through Apple podcasts and wherever else you prefer to do your podcast listening:
https://englewoodreview.org/podcast/

The Englewood Review Podcast - An ongoing, thoughtful panel conversation about the reading life. Co-hosted by C. Christopher Smith & Jen Po***ck Michel.

17/07/2020

Our latest episode!
Episode 8: Mitali Perkins and Erin Wasinger talk Kidslit

Episode 9 coming later today!

https://englewoodreview.org/podcast-episode-8-childrens-literature-with-mitali-perkins-and-erin-wasinger/

Podcast Episode 8: Jen is joined by Mitali Perkins and Erin Wasinger to discuss the reading life of children. On the power of stories in the lives of kids