The On The Bookshelf Podcast

interview classic--updated look at a sobering issue for the Americanchurch

David Murrow's book "why Men Hate Going to Church" addresses the reasons may men don't feel welcome at church in America. The colors inside the sanctuary are feminine; the hymns are slow and emotional; there's seldom a mention of Jesus as "the Lion of Judah" but lots of pictures of Jesus "meek and mild". That's the tip of the iceberg. How many men go to your church as opposed to how many women go?

interview classic for St. Patrick's Day

Malachi McCourt's "History of Ireland" is fascinating whether you're Irish or not. and there plenty of us in America who have some Irish ancestry.

interview classic--the non-apologies apologist Ray Comfort returns!

Ray Comfort talks about two books :"Hitler, God and the Bible" analyzes if Hitler and the Nazis were actual Christians or just used the imagery and vocabulary of the church. Second, Comfort shows how a few honest questions put to skeptics can turn their thinking around 180 degrees in his 2012 dvd release.

interview classic--one of our generation's pre-eminent Christian novelists returns

Frank Peretti brings another powerful Christian novel, his 2012 release "Illusion". 

interview--musician/professor explores songs of Dolly Parton

Dr. Lydia Hamessley explores the wide vision, deep sentiment, and powerful song construction of a prolific songwriter, Dolly Parton, whose artistry as lyricist-composer is often overshadowed by her star persona. You'll be amazed at the volume of her work and the craftsmanship found in her songs