Join Pastor E Dane Rogers and Dr. Bradley W. Maston as they discuss great works of literature from a Christian perspective. These discussions seek to identify the major themes and significance of various books, short stories, and poems that have impacted the world and western culture.

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Join us as we discuss this powerful and important poem on the topic of human connection and sorrow.

Episode 9 - Dejeuner Du Matin - Jaques Prevert

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Ken Lui&#39;s powerful short story gives a unique perspective on family, personal growth, and alienation.

Episode 8 - Paper Menagerie by Ken Lui

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This book is moving, emotional, and has a great deal to teach us about the human experience and the need of all people for the Gospel.

Episode 7 - Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung

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Join us as we discuss Ozynmandius by Percy Shelly

Episode 6 - Ozymandius - Percy Shelley

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Join us for an American Gothic masterpiece that has a serious set of spiritual lessons to teach.

Episode 5 - The Possibility of Evil - Shirley Jackson

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This is the novel that brought Kurt Vonnegut&#39;s weird, satirical, story-telling to the mainstream. Enjoy this discussion of his various views on religion, politics, and science.

Episode 4 - Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

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This discussion of Walt Whitman&#39;s poem &#34;When I heard the Learn&#39;d Astronomer&#34; and discusses its importance and spiritual significance.

Episode 3 - When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer - Walt Whitman

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Join us for a discussion of a short story from one of Argentina&#39;s best writers and poets.

Episode 2 - The Gospel According to Mark by Jorge Luis Borges

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Join us for a discussion of Wiseblood by Flannery O&#39;Connor. There are many deep themes and important discussions to be had in this Southern Gothic tale.

Episode 1: Discussing Wiseblood by Flannery O'Connor

Great Books and a Biblical Worldview

Join Pastor E Dane Rogers and Dr. Bradley W. Maston as they discuss great works of literature from a Christian perspective.  These discussions seek to identify the major themes and significance of various books, short stories, and poems that have impacted the world and western culture.