If This Be Magic
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Podcast Overview
<p><span>A podcast that explores the art of interpretation and the importance of words, story, and song in our quest to discover both the human and the eternal. Host Katie Marquette takes listeners through book and play studies, as well as interviews and lively debates about contemporary cultural issues. In the words of Shakespeare, “If This be Magic, Let it be an Art."</span></p>
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9/28/2025
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November 6, 2025
S1 EP5: Medieval Wisdom: Virtue and Vice with Dr. Grace Hamman
On this episode, scholar and writer Dr. Grace Hamman helps us understand the medieval concepts of Virtue and Vice. Through elaborate metaphor and compelling (and sometimes disturbing) art the medieval mind was constantly grappling with one's own virtues (and combatting one's own vices). Though these terms can seem abstract, Grace helps us see the eternal relevance to our own lives, today, in 2025, and we get into some personal territory as we try to understand how we can be better people today. ---- Grace Hamman is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of “Ask of Old Paths” and “Jesus through Medieval Eyes.” Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. https://gracehamman.com Find Grace on Substack: https://gracehamman.substack.com Old Books with Grace: https://gracehamman.com/podcast-2/ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldbookswithgrace/ Buy her book! https://zondervanacademic.com/products/ask-of-old-paths ---- more about Katie and the podcast - www.katiemarquette.com Substack for Bonus Content and Katie's writing: https://bornofwonder.substack.com/
October 30, 2025
S1 EP4: Making it as a Creative in the Age of AI with Emily Stimpson Chapman
AI is shaping every aspect of our lives - how we work, how we think, how we relate to one another. And if you're a writer and creative you are going to have to grapple with the fact that AI is now doing many of your jobs. Is there even any work to be had as a creative in 2025? Is it ethical to use AI? What has changed in the past couple decades when it comes to writing for an audience versus writing for an editor? What is this doing to our hearts, our souls? What's the goal? All these big questions and more on today's episode with writer Emily Stimpson Chapman. Hope you enjoy! --- Emily Stimpson Chapman is a best-selling Catholic author of over a dozen books, a podcast host, wife, and mother of three young children. Order her books! https://www.emilystimpsonchapman.com/shop Follow her on social media: Instagram: @emilystimpsonchapman Substack: https://emilystimpsonchapman.substack.com/ ---- more about Katie and the podcast - www.katiemarquette.com Substack for Bonus Content and Katie's writing: https://bornofwonder.substack.com/
October 16, 2025
S1 EP3: The Weight of Silence -Autism, Motherhood, and Art with Heather Cadenhead
When Heather's son Milo was a little behind on milestones, she tried not to worry. Boys often take longer, she would reassure herself. But eventually the markers became impossible to ignore. Heather takes us behind the scenes into her son's autism diagnosis and what it's like today, parenting a non-verbal teenager. Heather is vulnerable, raw, and honest about her life's challenges as well as its joys. She finds rest in her faith as well as writing and art. A profoundly important episode to remind us how we can value (and listen to) silence. ----- Bonus question with Heather for paid subscribers! Head over to Katie's substack to upgrade your subscription and listen in: https://substack.com/@bornofwonder More about Katie -- www.katiemarquette.com Subscribe to Heather's Substack! https://heathercadenhead.substack.com/ Fieldmoot conference: https://fieldmoot.substack.com/
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- What is If This Be Magic?
<p><span>A podcast that explores the art of interpretation and the importance of words, story, and song in our quest to discover both the human and the eternal. Host Katie Marquette takes listeners through book and play studies, as well as interviews and lively debates about contemporary cultural issues. In the words of Shakespeare, “If This be Magic, Let it be an Art."</span></p> - 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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