Non-Fiction

Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless – Melissa L. Johnson

Melissa L. Johnson writes about the harmful effects of modern American beauty standards, sharing sobering statistics, her personal story of overcoming anorexia, and encouragement for other women dealing with shame and feelings of inadequacy. She […]

Academic

The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis – Karen Swallow Prior

In this unique approach to a complex topic, Karen Swallow Prior delves into the ways that the evangelical “social imaginary” leads many Christians to confidently believe that certain ideas and practices are biblical when they […]

Beyond the Page

The Ballot and the Bible: A Conversation with Kaitlyn Schiess

https://media.blubrry.com/lifeisstory/s3.amazonaws.com/LiS/KaitlynScheissTheBibleAndTheBallot.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSShttps://media.blubrry.com/lifeisstory/s3.amazonaws.com/LiS/KaitlynScheissTheBibleAndTheBallot.mp3Podcast (beyond-the-page): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThe Conversation This transcript excerpt has been lightly edited for clarity and conciseness. Josh […]

Beyond the Page

We’ll All Be Free: A Conversation with Caroline Sumlin

https://media.blubrry.com/lifeisstory/s3.amazonaws.com/LiS/CarolineSumlinWellAllBeFree.mp3Podcast (beyond-the-page): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSThe Conversation The following is an interview excerpt that has been lightly edited for the sake of conciseness and clarity. Josh Olds: Now I […]