A Renaissance of the Christian Imagination
A Renaissance of the Christian Imagination
The Anselm Society exists to help Christians remember who they are; to cultivate a deep awareness of their relationship to the Great Story, and to bring that awareness home to their families and churches. Explore below to find what you’re looking for. Or just start here.
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Join us as Matt and Mandy battle it out to determine which book is better -- The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird.
Brendon Sylvester reflects on
the “dark and shining” mysteries
in the poet's stunning poems.
Faith, hope, and poetry
in Annie Nardone's latest
Pages, Pints, & Pours
featuring Malcolm Guite.
Brendon Sylvester explores
how ordinary daydreaming
can redeem of imaginations
From the decision fatigue of modern life to the machine expectations we place on ourselves, this conversation unpacks why we struggle to be present and offers practical wisdom for reclaiming the art of attention.
Quirky characters, steadfast
determination, and Norse spirits
in this edition of Annie Nardone’s
Pages, Pints, and Pours.
Author Jennifer Layte is a firm believer in the power of story to draw us closer to Jesus and closer to an understanding of who we are. Join Mandy and Jenn at the pub table as they discuss story, nicknames, and Jenn's latest book, Follower: How Getting Close to Jesus Brings You to Yourself.
Mandy asks her cohosts to consider: why do some of us gravitate toward sad art when we're already sad? What is the purpose and value of art that's a little bit (or very much) heartbreaking?
Karissa Riffel's final post in her
study of The Magician's Nephew
examines our heart's true desire
as we trust Aslan (aka Christ).
Karissa Riffel looks at dominion,
not domination, in Part 3 of
her Magician's Nephew study.
Part 2 of Karissa Riffel’s
four-part study of
The Magician’s Nephew
looks at love over selfishness.
Karissa Riffel begins
a four-part study of
creation themes found
in The Magician's Nephew.
Noah Love reviews John Mark
McMillan’s latest album in a
new column from Anselm.
Show up, slow down, and
discover that what you focus on
has the power to shape who
you are, says Matthew Clark
After all, God designed us
to sing—and to wake each
other up to beautiful things.
Isaac Hans introduces us to
Rebekah Blum, Anselm's
Summer 2025 Feature Artist
John Hendrix creates graphic novels that beautifully blend prose and illustrations to tell complex stories. His latest work, The Mythmakers, delves into a subject near and dear to the heart of the Anselm Society: the friendship of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien.
How “Encanto” opens our eyes to finding the Great Story in daily life.
Sarah Hendricks is the author of a new YA fantasy novel called Ella. What’s encompassed by the term “YA Fantasy”? What are its different niches and sub-genres? And why does it have such enduring popularity with so many readers? Sarah Hendricks has the answers.
Annie Nardone recommends
a tale from Ray Bradbury in
her Pages, Pints, and Pours.
We know there's "nothing new under the sun," but must there be so many TV shows with a first responder, life-or-death, emergency services premise? Why are writers and viewers drawn to these stories--and what differentiates those worth saving from those that ought to be DOA?
SD Smith has recently announced a Green Ember video game. He joins the digital pub table to discuss this exciting new project.
See what we’ve got coming up.
See what we’ve got coming up.
The Anselm Society gathers once a quarter for an evening of singing, storytelling, and feasting. We also help facilitate many other community events throughout the year, many held in homes and churches. Visit our events page for more details, clips from past events, and our video archive. Contact us to inquire about getting involved, or attending our next team breakfast to meet us.
True to hobbit tradition,
we're offering not just
one meal, but a full weekend
of feasting—on food, fellowship,
and the fruits of imagination.
Join us for a hands-on art workshop led by Anselm Guild artist Lisa Nowak at the beautiful Rock Ledge Ranch.
Continuing an Anselm Society tradition, we’ll gather a couple dozen people to enjoy reading a Shakespeare play together (“Twelfth Night”).
Join us for an evening of songs, stories, short skits, poetry, and s’mores around the campfire.
Join like-minded friends, tea cup in hand, for a genial conversation about Anselm’s summer theme and ordinary time.
So glad you asked. We’re a community, not a clique. You join by participating.
If you live nearby, come to our next gathering and tell the nearest person that you’re new…we’ll take it from there! Not local? Get hooked on one of our podcasts or shoot us an email. Already done those things and want to get more deeply involved? Get in touch.
Our gatherings are the best way to meet people, and get a feel for who we are! See our full calendar here.
Our website is home to our podcasts, reading recommendations, courses, and more. Browse the full treasure trove!
Imagination Redeemed (faith and imagination!)
Believe to See (creativity and community!)
Already done 1 and/or 2 and want to go deeper? No problem.