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All Things Bright and Beautiful27. The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael and "A Chance to Die" by Elisabeth ElliotWhat can we learn from an Irish woman who lived in the 19th century? In this episode we discuss Elisabeth Elliot’s biography of Amy Carmichael, A Chance to Die. We talk about the importance of reading Christian biographies, and various modern topics that Amy Carmichael can help us navigate. We cover self-care and sacrifice, the tension of word and action, and holiness and compassion.
Resources Mentioned
A Chance to Die by Elisabeth Elliot
O, Church Arise by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Amy Carmichael by Iain Murray
The Dohnavur Fe...
2022-11-2943 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful26. Union with Christ and "You Are Not Your Own" with Guest Dr. Alan NobleHow do we grapple with a world that seems, as T.S. Eliot puts it “advances progressively backward.” In his book You Are Not Your Own, Dr. Alan Noble argues that the increasing cultural emphasis on efficiency, and increasing isolation have created an inhuman world. In this episode we talk with Dr. Noble about how our unity with Christ gives us meaning, purpose, and hope as we live in this world. We discuss despair, self-medication and escapism, and the antidotes of gratitude toward God, examining ourselves, death to self, and resting in belonging to Christ, our only hope in life...
2022-11-0134 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful25. Delighting in the Doctrine of the Church with Guest Erin WheelerWhy is the local church important? In this episode we’re joined by Erin Wheeler to discuss the centrality of the church in the life of the Christian. We discuss how culture has impacted our ecclesiology, the gift the church can be in how we serve one another, and the necessity of our physical presence in the local church. We discuss the purpose of the church, criticisms of the church and how we should think about them, how we can prioritize the local church in various stages of our lives, and the ins and outs of discipleship.
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2022-10-1848 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful24. Why are we Confessionally Reformed?Why do we take the time to introduce ourselves as “confessionally reformed?" In this episode we discuss Carl Trueman’s book The Creedal Imperative. We talk about why we think confessionalism is important and warn against the cultural influence that causes us to approach tradition with suspicion. We discuss authority, tradition, the power of words, and how embracing creeds and confessions can lead to worship and unity.
Resources Mentioned
The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman
Rediscovering Conservatism by Yoram Hazony
Episode 20: Expressive Individualism and Strange New World by Carl Trueman
Th...
2022-10-0440 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful23. How Should Christians Think About the Arts and Humor? with Guest James CaryArt and humor can be difficult to define, but we all know it when we see it. But how should Christians think about the arts and humor? Are there boundaries and rules to what Christians produce and consume? In this episode we’re joined by BBC comedy writer, author, and podcaster, James Cary. We discuss the importance of enjoying the arts, how comedy is about truth-telling yet still seems to be at odds with religion. Cary discusses his view that Art is important, life is poetry, the Bible is funny (and that Jesus is too). He answers questions on th...
2022-09-2052 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful22. "God and the Transgender Debate" with Guest Dr. Andrew WalkerAt the heart of the transgender debate is the issue of human dignity. Therefore, it is crucial that Christians should care about current public policy and firmly defend biblical principles that promote truth telling and human flourishing. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Andrew Walker. Together we discuss the overturn of Roe, how to think about current social and political issues from a biblical perspective, and what the average Christian should think of as their duty in the face of ethical issues such as abortion and transgenderism. Dr. Walker gives practical, compassionate advice on how we should...
2022-08-3050 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful21. Abortion and the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade with Guest Author Dr. Brent BolesHow should we address the issue of abortion and what should we do in the wake of the recent overturn of Roe? In this special episode we interview Dr. Brent Boles, discussing his book Supremely Wrong: The Injustice of Abortion. He gives a thorough overview of abortion and the issues surrounding it, historically, medically, and legally. He addresses common myths about abortion, what Roe accomplished, and what its overturn means for those of us who value life.
Resources mentioned
Supremely Wrong: The Injustice of Abortion by Brent Boles M.D.
Should I? Things...
2022-07-1257 min
All Things Bright and Beautiful20. Expressive Individualism and "Strange New World" by Carl TruemanWhat is the “authentic self” and does it have the authority our culture leads us to believe it has? In this episode we discuss Carl Trueman’s latest book, Strange New World; a book we both believe every Christian should read. We talk about expressive individualism, education, the sexual revolution, transgender ideology, personhood, ethics, religious freedom, and how Christians ought to respond.
Resources mentioned
Strange New World by Carl Trueman
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman
The London Lyceum: Karl Marx and Marxism with Carl Trueman
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2022-05-1759 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful19. How Should We Think About Emotions? and "Untangling Emotions" by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. SmithAre emotions good, bad, or neutral? How should Christians think about them? In this episode we discuss Untangling Emotions, by J Alasdair Groves and Winston T Smith. We talk about a theology of feelings, how we should engage our negative emotions—like anger and sorrow, and what God’s role is in our emotional life.
Resources mentioned
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
The Emotional Life of our Lord by BB Warfield
Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd Jones
Emotions Like Christ by Jenna DiPrima
2022-04-2631 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful18. Can You Love God and Enjoy This World? and "Strangely Bright" by Joe RigneyHow should Christians think about the things of this world? How do we enjoy God's good gifts without making them idols? In this episode we discuss Joe Rigney's book, Strangely Bright, a helpful treatise on how Christians should interact with God's good gifts to us. We talk about Augustine's "disordered loves", Christian hedonism, the gift of nature and family, and the necessity of Scripture and corporate worship. We discuss how loving God most enables us to have the greatest enjoyment and right ordering of the good things God has made.
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Desiring God by...
2022-04-1226 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful17. The Destructiveness of Sin and "Macbeth" by ShakespeareWhy tackle the confusing world of Shakespeare? In this episode we talk about Shakespeare’s Macbeth using Leland Ryken’s helpful guide. We discuss the importance of the classics, practical tips for how to face the challenge of reading Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s faith, and why we think it’s worth it to read a tragedy like Macbeth. We cover the resounding Christian themes in the play, especially the destructive and escalating nature of sin, guilt and repentance, the disorder of the Macbeth marriage, and the human desire for a virtuous king.
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Macbeth by William...
2022-03-2240 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful16. "How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church?" with Guest Keri FolmarIn this episode Jenna interviews Keri Folmer on church life and her book How Can Women Thrive in the Local Church? Keri lives in Dubai and her husband John is the senior pastor of the United Christian Church of Dubai. Keri’s passion is encouraging women from all over the world to enjoy the Scriptures. Keri and Jenna discuss why it’s important for women to join their local church, how to serve the church and pursue discipleship. Keri gives helpful advice for how to enter into worship on Sunday, how to prepare our hearts, regardless of what stage of l...
2022-03-0839 min
The About Her PodcastHow to Read More And Enjoy It with Jenna DiPrima & Lydia SchaibleThis week on The About Her Podcast, I chat with Jenna DiPrima and Lydia Schaible about cultivating a regular habit of reading. Jenna and Lydia are cohosts of the All Things Bright And Beautiful Podcast, a podcast that seeks to encourage believers to love God with their heart, soul, and mind. Jenna and Lydia desire is to equip and encourage women to read widely, to think deeply, and to engage in conversations that matter.Jenna DiPrima is a graduate of Clemson University where she received a degree in English Literature. She went on to get a Master o...
2022-03-0748 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful15. "The Making of Biblical Womanhood" with Guest Jordan SteffaniakHow do we engage both charitably and critically with books, ideas, and those with whom we disagree? In this episode we have special guest Jordan Steffaniak, from The London Lyceum Podcast. We discuss Beth Allison Barr’s book, The Making of Biblical Womanhood, and Jordan’s review of this popular book. We talk fallacies, complementarianism, how to be precise in our arguments, and how we can interact with a world of ideas with an eye toward both truth and unity.
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The London Lyceum Podcast
The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Alli...
2022-02-2254 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful14. Discipline and "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" and "Atomic Habits"Habits tend to reflect what we truly value and set the course for change in our lives, what does this mean for Christians? In this episode we discuss both Atomic Habits and Spiritual Disciplines, and how current research about how people form and keep habits is consistent with the spiritual disciplines God requires for the sanctification of his people. We talk about how our identity in Christ motivates us, the freedom of self-discipline, how community helps or hinders us, and how reflection and self-assessment keep us from becoming stagnant in our growth.
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Spiritual...
2022-02-0836 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful13. "What God Has to Say about Our Bodies" by Sam AllberryIs there a uniquely Christian way to think about the body? In this episode we discuss Sam Allberry’s book What God Has to Say about Our Bodies, and how our view of the body has far reaching implications. We talk about gender, sexuality, technology, body image, and aging; how our culture has influenced us, and how Scripture helps us make sense of our bodies and what they are for.
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What God Has to Say about Our Bodies by Sam Allberry
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
Gentle and Lowly by...
2022-01-2533 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful12. Parenting and "Teach Them to Work" with Guest Author Mary BeekeHow should parents cultivate a love of work in their kids? In this episode we chat with Mary Beeke, author of Teach Them to Work: Building a Positive Work Ethic In Our Children. We discuss how Christians should think about work, the tone we set in our home and how to teach our children cheerfulness and diligence in their work. We talk about appropriate expectations, how to balance work and play, and encouragement for the overwhelmed parent or the parent late to training their children.
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Teach Them to Work by Mary Beeke
2022-01-1144 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful11: Bonus Christmas Special and "On the Incarnation" by AthanasiusIt’s easy to get caught up in the flurry of the Christmas season and lose sight of what we’re celebrating, but it’s worth taking a moment to meditate on the beautiful truth of the incarnation of Christ. In this episode we discuss Athanasius’ brilliant, yet accessible book, On the Incarnation. It's not a typical Advent read, but a wonderful choice nonetheless. We discuss Christmas traditions, Santa Clause, the importance of reading primary sources and old books, the continuity of Christ in Creation and Redemption, and the problem of sin and the solution found in the Word made fle...
2021-12-0845 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful10. On "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot" by Ellen Vaughn with Guest Leah FinnElisabeth Elliot’s life was one marked by a common theme: willing surrender to God. In this episode, special guest, Leah Finn, joins us in discussing Elisabeth Elliot’s life and works. We discuss her influence on purity culture, the timelessness of her writings, the story of history, and the importance of reading Christian biographies.
Resources Mentioned
Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (Forthcoming from Crossway Publishing)
Devotedly: The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elli...
2021-11-0238 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful9. The Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical HospitalityHow does hospitality help us love people? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss what biblical hospitality is (and isn't). We discuss the biblical commands to be hospitable, the challenge of making time for it while balancing work and families, what it looks like in different seasons of life, and tricks we’ve found that can make it easier to say yes to warmly welcoming others into our homes and lives.
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Verses on hospitality
Explicitly mentioned: Leviticus 19:33-34; Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9
Implied: Matthew 10:11-14, 25:35, 38, 43-44; 1 Timothy 5:10; James 2:21, 25; 2 Jo...
2021-10-191h 04All Things Bright and Beautiful8. Social Justice and "Confronting Injustice without Compromising the Truth" with Guest Alex DiPrimaWe have heard it said, “do justice”, but what is justice? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss Thaddeus Williams’ book, Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth, with special guest Dr. Alex DiPrima. We talk social justice, the mission of the church, the importance of defining terms, and how our investment in the local church is the primary avenue for just ministry and reconciliation. Alex draws from his pastoral experience, educational background, and biblical knowledge, to give helpful, and gracious insight into how we should think about issues of Social Justice, oppression, and Critical Theory.
Confronting Injustice without Compro...
2021-10-0552 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful7. "Frankenstein: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting" by Mary Shelley and Karen Swallow PriorWhat can a contemporary Christian learn from reading an 18th-century science fiction novel? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. We discuss who Mary Shelley was, and how the radical ideals around her shaped her life and writings. We touch on themes of life and death, original sin, and the dangers of isolation and selfish ambition.
Resources Mentioned
Frankenstein: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting by Mary Shelley and Karen Swallow Prior
A Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft
Romantic Outlaws by Charlotte Gordon...
2021-09-2159 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful6: Biblical Womanhood and "(A)Typical Woman" with Guest Author Abigail DoddsWe are women, how then should we live? In this episode Jenna and Lydia interview Abigail M Dodds, author of "(A)Typical Woman." Dodds shares her wisdom and delight in the Lord as she speaks about the beauty of rooting ourselves in a Scriptural understanding of womanhood. She gives perspective on what it means to be a woman and how it should shape our lives. We also discuss various stereotypes, submission, envy, and vocation.
Books Mentioned
(A)Typical Woman by Abigail Dodds
Resurrection Sunday in the ICU by Abigail Dodds
Till...
2021-09-0752 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful5. Gender Roles and "Men and Women in the Church" by Kevin DeYoungOur culture has many things to say about gender, but how should Christians think about manhood and womanhood? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss Kevin DeYoung’s book, Men and Women in the Church. We talk about rooting our definitions in Scripture, how we should think about distinctions and roles, and how our view of gifts shapes how we serve in the church.
Books Mentioned
Men and Women in the Church By Kevin DeYoung
The Danvers Statement
Women Are Not the Problem By Melissa Kruger
Women in the Ch...
2021-08-2436 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful4. Spiritual Warfare and "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. LewisIf we acknowledge the existence of an unseen spiritual battle being waged we can equip ourselves accordingly. In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss C.S. Lewis’ demon-narrated book, The Screwtape Letters. We discuss the trap of “subtle sins”, the risks of attaching extra ideologies to our “Mere Christianity”, the contrast of God’s love versus Satan’s schemes, the origin and disordering of pleasure, how to understand and live faithfully in time, and how Christians should think about death.
Books Mentioned
The Screwtape Letters By C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis
T...
2021-08-1039 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful3. What is Jesus like? "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane OrtlundWhat is Jesus really like? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss the book, Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. We consider the puritan writers, the emotional life of God, and ask the question: is it possible to overemphasize the love of Christ?
Books Mentioned
Gentle and Lowly By Dane Ortlund
Untangling Emotions By J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith
The Heart of Christ By Thomas Goodwin
The Bruised Reed By Richard Sibbes
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment By Jeremiah Burroughs
The Pilgrim’s...
2021-07-2734 minAll Things Bright and Beautiful2. The Life of Susannah Spurgeon and "Susie" with Guest Author Ray Rhodes Jr.Charles Spurgeon made his mark on history, working powerfully for God’s kingdom. His wife, Susannah was not only his helper in his many endeavors, but also contributed greatly to God’s kingdom in her own ministries and writings.
In this episode Jenna and Lydia interview Ray Rhodes Jr., author of Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon. He gives insight into his research for the book, the beautiful relationship between the Spurgeons, the longsuffering, faith, and philanthropy of Susannah, and what we can learn from her legacy.
Books Mentioned
Susie: The Life...
2021-07-1344 min
All Things Bright and Beautiful1. On Reading and “Lit” by Tony ReinkeHow should Christians approach the world of reading? In this episode Jenna and Lydia discuss the book, Lit by Tony Reinke. We touch on why Christians should make reading a priority, how we can choose books wisely and get the most from them, and tactics for making time for reading in the midst of our busy lives.
Books mentioned
Lit By Tony Reinke
Amusing Ourselves to Death By Neil Postman
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The Idiot By Fyodor Dostoevsky
Surprised by Joy By C.S. Lewis...
2021-06-2935 min