Conversations with leading authors, scholars, and teachers on the great works of Christian literature. Each episode explores a timeless classic, considering its historical context, theological significance, and its ongoing relevance for modern readers. Most of the interviews accompany our guided abridgements, which are available on the FaithWave app: https://www.faithwave.app/
This series builds on the legacy of early interviews from the Hesperides Books Podcast.
"As I walk'd through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place, where was a Denn; And I laid me down in that place to sleep: And as I slept I dreamed a Dream." Written while he was in prison for praching without a license, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress tells the story of a fantastical dream and takes the reader from the City of Destruction all the way to the Celestial City itself. Andy Draycott is our guide to this subtle classic of Puritan literature. ...
15 Mar 2026
The Soul's Journey to God with Rev. Douglas Dales
Douglas Dales is our guide to Saint Bonaventure's Itinerarium in Mentis Deum. Written in the thirteenth century, this mystical text is a roadmap to spiritual transformation. Douglas Dales is now a parish priest in the Church of England, after many years spent as a school chaplain of Marlborough College, where he prepared hundreds of candidates for confirmation. At the same time, he has had a career as a prolific author: he has written an introduction to the faith, collections of sermons and t...
15 Mar 2026
An Oblate Introduces the Rule of Saint Benedict
We're talking about the Rule of Saint Benedict, a blueprint for monastic living written nearly 1,500 years ago. Richard Frost is our guide. Richard is a Benedictine Oblate as well as an author and licensed lay minister in the Church of England. He has spent much of his life working to support those with mental health conditions, work for which he received an MBE in 2018. His books include Life with St. Benedict, which provides daily reflections on the Rule and shows how it remains relevant to...
15 Mar 2026
The Cloud of Unknowing with Rev. Dr Emma Pennington
The reverend Dr. Emma Pennington introduces The Cloud of Unknowing. This fourteenth century guide to the contemplative life might be more relevant than ever. Does ignorance bring us closer to God? Can Christians meditate? The anonymous author thinks so. With apologies for the sometimes imperfect sound quality. Sign up for more at FaithWave.app.
15 Mar 2026
G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy with Joseph Pearce
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton is a classic work of Christian apologetics, blending sharp wit, profound insight, and vivid storytelling. Written as a spiritual autobiography, it recounts Chesterton's journey to faith and his defence of Christianity as the answer to the complexities and paradoxes of life. With its memorable aphorisms and compelling arguments, Orthodoxy continues to inspire readers to explore the rational and imaginative dimensions of belief. Joseph Pearce is the author of a high...
15 Mar 2026
The Didache with Tom O'Loughlin
Rediscovered in 1873, the Didache is one of the oldest Christian texts outside the New Testament. Professor Tom O'Loughlin, one of the world's leading scholars on the text, explains what this ancient manual of Christian life reveals about the earliest communities of faith and what it can teach Christians today. Tom's Book: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-didache FaithWave: https://www.faithwave.app/
15 Mar 2026
Boethius and The Consolation of Philosophy with Dr. Louis Markos
Today, we're talking about one of the most influential works of the medieval period: The Consolation of Philosophy. Written in the 6th century by Boethius, a Roman politician, while languishing in jail before his eventual execution, it has not only been influential but remains vital today as a work of literature and philosophy. We are remarkably fortunate to have with us Professor Louis Marcos of Houston Christian University. An award-winning lecturer, he has recorded courses for the Great Co...
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