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.
Interview with the author of “In the House of Tom Bombadil”
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.
What does it mean to “practice resurrection,” as Wendell Berry put it?