The suspense has been killing us. Join us in our final episode of season one. Relive that time you forgot to do your homework and had to wing it. Is it "serial" or "cereal" or "surreal"? My Sister the Serial Killer Oyinkan Braithwaiteโดย Elkhart Public Library

Imagine living in a world where vampires, werewolves, and corrupt politicians walked among us. We aren't sure why this book falls into the genre of "Horror" unless you are terrified of tedious law policies. Join Erin and Jill as they try to catch the loose cat in the studio. Kitty Goes to Washington Carrie Vaughn…

Dystopian future meets dating game show. Swipe right on this episode to find your pod soul mate. Zoe and Jill are matched, and ready to tell you all about this book. Matched by Ally Condieโดย Elkhart Public Library

Holidays got you feeling stressed? Add to it by reading a holiday-themed suspense novel. Or destress and listen to us tell you all about it. Sam, Trevor, and Jill get together, have a few laughs, but stay out of the air ducts. Christmas Witness Protection by Maggie K. Blackโดย Elkhart Public Library

When the wives are away the husbands hit replay. Go Prov does their best to fill in for their wives on their literary podcast. It's not quite what the usual listeners are used to but they sure will be entertained. Jill, Trevor, and special guest Natasha break down the book and then bury it. Safe to say this was none of our favorites to read.…

Could this episode BE any more uncomfortable? Jill sits down with her boss and HR to discuss this week's book, Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction by Jennifer Ashley. The improv group aren't the only ones who try their hand at a Scottish accent. Do yourself a favor and say "AYE" to downloading this episode.…

Bullets don't argue but a father and son certainly do. Our improv friends took a lot of liberties in this old western. Don't tread on J.A. as he encourages his father to stray from the true West and into the Perley Gates. Jill and Dre do their best to straight-shoot the plot for you. Saddle up, this is a bumpy ride.…

Have you ever baked something so bad that it would be considered assault to feed it to someone? Are you a muggle trying to make it into the Great British Baking Show? Nah, us either. Jill, Erin, and Sam take a look at this charming and challenging book: A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, by T. Kingfisher…

It isn't every day that you get the author of the book on the podcast! But if I finish all of my chores, and you finish thine Then tonight, we're gonna party like it's 1699 Katrina Hoover Lee (author), Jill and Trevor dig into the life of Thomas E. Kirkman. A story that will leave your mind churning.…

I did knot hit her, I did knot! Listen to our improvers connect squares through this crochet cozy mystery. Jill and Lindsay then dig into that tangled mess to let you know if they skipped a stitch or two. Title: Knot Guilty Author: Betty Hechtmanโดย Elkhart Public Library

Elkhart Public Library and Go Prov present: Vinyl Resting Place. Our debut episode with Jill and Sam. Go Prov hosts a radio show discussing their favorite book they've never read, Vinyl Resting Place. Grab a "back-in-black" coffee and join us as we discuss Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke.โดย Jill

Improv actors do their best to act out the plot of a book with only the front cover, back cover, and genre. Then our library staff talk about what they got right but mostly what they got wrong. We hope you enjoy this new podcast from the Elkhart Public Library.โดย Elkhart Public Library

What can we learn from the “bad” books of the Bible? Jamey Bennett and Joel Miller talk with Protestant author and blogger Traci Rhoades about her experience with the so-called Apocrypha of the Old Testament.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Joel and Jamey take a look back at the Wisdom of Solomon, hitting a few highlights and takeaways, and answering listener questions.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

An interview with Fr. Alexis Kouri on how Wisdom fits into the Christian life for both new believers and old.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Wisdom completes its survey of the Exodus, comparing the fates of the wise and the foolish.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

The author of Wisdom continues the argument about idolatry, comparing the distinct fates of Israel and the Egyptians.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

The author of Wisdom takes aim at idolatry, targeting nature worship and graven images, while pretty much all hell breaks loose.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

God loves the world he created and "stingily" metes out judgement to lead humans to repentance and salvation.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Solomon's prayer for wisdom and its demonstration in history from Adam through the Exodus.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Wisdom plays an essential role in human affairs, from the average person all the way up to royalty.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

The worldly endeavors and boastings of this life are like vapors that quickly dissipate. And we are paid a visit from a particular character, Solomon, who puts Wisdom on display in a speech.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

God makes promises to those who pursue wisdom and trust in him, but the foolishness of the ungodly is even worse than at first glance.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

In a terrifying divergence from form, the Big Bad Books Boys are taking a break from Old Uncle Cline's Almanac of References to explore the lengths, breadths, and depths of horror fiction. Not real fiction (??), mind you. No, more a collection of random snippets written either by a robot, or by an AI. Declan is left - as are you, dear listener, - t…

Joel Miller and Jamey Bennett get into the two paths laid out before everyone: wisdom and folly.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Alexis Kouri of the Daily Orthodox Scriptures podcast reads to us from the Wisdom of Solomon in preparation for Jamey's and Joel's discussion of this passage in the next episode.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

“Bad” Books of the Bible is back with a new series on the Wisdom of Solomon, one of the church fathers’ best-loved, most-quoted books from the so-called Apocrypha.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Ernest continues to defy all expectations, by setting a third consecutive chapter in the delightfully underwhelming world of Shermer, with still no end in sight! This time we have RDJ being coerced, we’ve got DUBI and Doobage galore, and we have our most upsetting visit (yet) to the horrors of Gulag Caledonia. Important Links…

It's been a minute since we checked-up on Wade and the Gunter Gang, but fortunately they're still on the very-interesting-and-not-remotely-laborious-to-read-about planet of Shermer! In this chapter, we explore all the ways Cline doesn't want to share the answer to his good puzzles, witness a needle-drop for the ages, and PAUSE (in a gamer way) to d…

Reeling from the shard-related revelations of last time, we were all ready for an action-packed chapter. But Cline is a master of subverting expectations, and instead provided us with the most boring collection of pages ever! Join us as we traverse the medium-sized planet of Shermer dedicated to all things John Hughes. PLUS we take another visit to…

Another episode, another chapter, and after the white-knuckle excitement of the Ninja-Sega/Sega-Ninja rundown last time out, we’re in for even more excitement, as we finally see Wade in some death-defying combat, and uncover more of the mysterious past Halliday has been hiding. Plus, we enter the realm of Gulag Caledonia, an all-too-divorced predic…

After an Easter Gunting hiatus, we're back with another chapter. This one's heavy on the games and light on the story. Just the way we like it! Ernest puts us in the shoes of Wade in the cyber-shoes of Parzival who is, in turn, in the simulated-kicks of Kira Underwood: the coolest teen in Middletown (Ohio). Important Links…

Rediscover a little classic of penitential devotion, used by Christians across traditions and throughout the centuries.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

As a famous, jewel-headed robot once said, what is grief if not love persevering? In this chapter, Cline ponders the very same question in the aftermath of the tragic circumstances which led to Mark Rylance crashing a plane into Art3mis. And his answer is not what you'd expect! Important Linksโดย Shame City

After a brief, reading-based hiatus, we're BACK to continue our quest through Ready Player Two! In this chapter, things are getting pretty real for dear old Wade. There's a lot on the line, but fortunately he is legally protected from any and all consequences by some ironclad End User License Agreements. Important Links…

How should readers understand the violence of 1 Maccabees or the Old Testament in general? We close out our conversation with several tough cases.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

How should readers understand the violence of 1 Maccabees or the Old Testament in general? We introduce the problem and some sticky passages.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Jamey Bennett and Joel Miller discuss their key takeaways from 1 Maccabees and answer listener questions.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

The intrigue continues, and the story comes full circle as we meet yet another Antiochus and end up back in Modein. Plus, we discuss the significance of history and the role of of the one telling the story.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

We take a few minutes to review the story. Then, the primary drama comes to a close as Simon ascends the throne, expels the enemy, and wins freedom for the Jews.โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio

Jonathan navigates the perils of Greek politics and runs aground. Plus: History has layers!โดย Jamey Bennett, Joel J. Miller and Ancient Faith Radio