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Chris Maxwell | Author Interview

We got the chance to sit down and talk with Chris Maxwell about his new book "The Things We’ve Handed Down".

What Do We Make of the World? | Culture Making - Part 1 | Bring Me My Books

A new day, a new book! Join us as we embark on this journey through Andy Crouch's "Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling"!

Amanda Held Opelt | Author Interview | Bring Me My Books

This week, we have an enlightening interview with Amanda Held Opelt, author of "A Hole in the World." Join us as Amanda shares the inspiration behind her book and her profound journey through grief. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation! #BringMeMyBooks #Podcast #AuthorInterview #AmandaHeldOpelt #AHoleInTheWorld

A Season of Unity | Pentecost (Ch.3-4) | Bring Me My Books

Join us as we read through the second half of "Pentecost" and discuss this season that really could bring us all together.

Pilgrims in Waiting | Pentecost (Ch.1-2) | Bring Me My Books

As we enter into the Pentecost season, read along with us through Emilio Alvarez's "Pentecost" as we take a deeper look into this longstanding tradition in Christianity.

Should We Read Children's Books? | Bring Me My Books | Episode 5

Exciting news! Our latest bonus podcast episode of 'Bring Me My Books' is here, and we're delving into the wonderful world of children's literature. Join us as we explore beloved books that have captured young hearts! Don't miss out – tune in now! #BringMeMyBooks #ChildrensLiterature #PodcastTime

A Hole in the World - Chapters 10-12 | Bring Me My Books | Episode 4

We made it! The final episode covering Amanda Held Opelt’s “A Hole in the World”!
As we complete our first book, we would like to open our comments and direct messages for your final thoughts! Please feel free to join in our conversation, and see Kristi's thoughts below: Kristi's Closing thoughts: I first heard about "A Hole in the World" from a close friend. She had lost a spouse and was struggling to sit down and concentrate on any reading. Yet, this was one she connected with; I think it helped her feel seen. On one hand, this fascinating blend of a book is a rich and engaging exploration of grief rituals. Despite the heavy topic, I love the way she taught about varied traditions and how they help(ed) people bond and heal. "A Hole in the World" is also a deeply personal book. Opelt is vulnerable with her own grief story, and she does not shy away from the heartbreak. However, this is overwhelmingly a book about hope and how faith-filled rituals helped ground her in the truth that we are never alone because we have a God who is with us."By showing up for liturgy and tradition, I found that God had been there all along. The habits themselves were healing. My heart and my body just needed to catch up with the truth. Even when I didn't feel like it, God was with me. He was fortifying me. He was giving me wisdom and grace for the challenges. Together, we shared the labor of grief. And we shared the labor of faith." (p. 219-220)

A Hole in the World - Chapters 5-9 | Bring Me My Books | Episode 3

Join in on our conversation today as we go over chapters 5-9 of “A Hole in the World.”

A Hole in the World - Chapters 1-4 | Bring Me My Books | Episode 2

“As we walk through grief it changes us, we become different people, but it doesn’t have to only be a sad story. It can be a beautiful story of hope, and how love and Christ remakes us.”
Join in on our conversation today as we go over chapters 1-4 of “A Hole in the World.”

2024 Book Reveal! | Bring Me My Books | Episode 1

“Bring Me My Books” is a podcast where bookworms unite in the quest for reads that make you ponder the big stuff: the truth, beauty, and goodness of God.  Join hosts Kristi Cain and Travis Lowe in discovering and discussing the ideas of authors who have the potential to shape us, inspire us, and make us think.