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Christians Reading Classics

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Christians Reading Classics is a podcast about classic books being read through a distinctly Christian lens. Hosted by author and classicist, Nadya Williams, Christians Reading Classics introduces—or should we say—re-introduces listeners to classic works that have inspired generations. Interviewing experts who know these books well, the hope is to inspire listeners and awaken their imagination to God's world through literary, theological, and even children's works that have stood the test of time. Christians Reading Classics is a Mere Orthodoxy podcast. Find out more at mereorthodoxy.com

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May 14, 2026

Petrarch's Canzoniere with A. M. Juster

Petrarch's Canzoniere — 366 poems written over 40 years in pursuit of a woman named Laura — introduced the sonnet to European literature and helped move poetry from Latin into the vernacular. It is also, as A.M. Juster's new translation makes plain, a deeply Augustinian collection: raw, confessional, and unresolved. Nadya Williams talks with Juster about the art of poetic translation, the discipline it demands, and why Petrarch still matters. — Christians Reading Classics is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at <a href= "http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership">http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership</a>. Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship. <a href= "https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships">https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships</a> — Chapters 0:13 - Introduction to Petrarch's Canzoniere. 0:42 - Discussion on the arc of the story. 1:26 - Overview of Petrarch's themes. 2:23 - Introduction of Petrarch's work. 2:51 - Introduction of Mike Jester. 4:31 - Definition of a Classic. 5:42 - Petrarch's influence on European poetry. 6:41 - Challenges in translating Petrarch. 9:39 - Mike's journey with Petrarch. 15:16 - Mike's personal journey with poetry. 22:51 - Discussion on translation and Latin. 27:14 - Petrarch's confessional poetry. 30:15 - Importance of poetry for Christians. 33:13 - Spiritual aspect of poetry. 40:39 - Translating challenging poems. 46:40 - Upcoming Propersious collection. 53:23 - Final question about classic literature.

May 7, 2026

The Great Gatsby with Katy Carl

A century after its publication, The Great Gatsby still demands more of readers than its first audience was prepared to give. This conversation explores why Fitzgerald's third novel flopped in 1925, how its three-act tragic structure works, and what it means to read its vices and virtues with Christian eyes. Along the way: Fitzgerald's complicated Catholic formation, the role of beauty in a moral imagination, the state of American Christian fiction since the mid-century, and the case for writing classics now. With Nadya Williams and novelist Katy Carl, editor of Word on Fire's literary imprint, Luminor. — Get the free ebook Spiritual Formation for the Family at <a href= "http://mereorthodoxy.com/family">http://mereorthodoxy.com/family</a> Christians Reading Classics is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at <a href= "http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership">http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership</a>. Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship. <a href= "https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships">https://bit.ly/beesonscholarships</a> —

May 1, 2026

Great American Sermons with John Wilsey and Daniel K. Williams [FULL EPISODE]

What does it mean for a nation to read its own sermons? This America 250 conversation takes up four of them — Winthrop's A Model of Christian Charity, Edwards's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Lincoln's Second Inaugural, and King's Mountaintop Sermon — tracing covenant and city-on-a-hill exceptionalism, the personal terror of revival preaching, Lincoln's strange theological restraint amid civil war, and King's prescient final words. The episode closes on what it means to read the dead with charity, and on John Wilsey's new book, God and Country. With host Nadya Williams, John Wilsey (SBTS), and Daniel Williams (Ashland University). — Get the free ebook Spiritual Formation for the Family at <a href= "http://mereorthodoxy.com/family">http://mereorthodoxy.com/family</a>. Christians Reading Classics is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at <a href= "http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership">http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership</a>. Apply for fall 2026 admission to Beeson Divinity School's MDiv (or M.Div., your choice) and be considered for a full-tuition scholarship.: <a href= "https://bit.ly/OurRisenLord">https://bit.ly/OurRisenLord</a> — Chapters <ul> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">00:00 - Reading Winthrop</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">02:12 - Welcome and Introductions</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">04:11 - Why Read Classic Sermons?</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">06:54 - Winthrop and the Puritan Errand</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">12:12 - City on a Hill: Promise and Warning</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">16:37 - Edwards and the Great Awakening</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">25:18 - Reading the Room in 1741</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">35:40 - Lincoln's Second Inaugural</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">43:31 - The Passive Voice and Providence</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">46:33 - King's Mountaintop Sermon</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">55:27 - Loving Our Historical Neighbors</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">1:03:06 - Why History Is Who We Are</li> </ul>

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What is Christians Reading Classics?: Christians Reading Classics is a podcast about classic books being read through a distinctly Christian lens. Hosted by author and classicist, Nadya Williams, Christians Reading Classics introduces—or should we say—re-introduces listeners to classic works that have inspired generations. Interviewing experts who know these books well, the hope is to inspire listeners and awaken their imagination to God's world through literary, theological, and even children's works that have stood the test of time.

Christians Reading Classics is a Mere Orthodoxy podcast.

Find out more at mereorthodoxy.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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