The On The Bookshelf Podcast

Theologian & journalist Gene Edward Veith, Jr on Post-Christian society

Veith, a veteran of WORLD Magazine and author of several other theological books, explores whether or not our current time is actually Post Christian or not. Thoughtful and provoking book!

A Christmas book that imaginatively looks at the 4 Gospels

Cynthia Campbell imagines that we will visit the "house" of each of the four Gospel writers, based on an artist's rendering of where they would live these days. These are guided by the way that they addressed the birth of Christ (one doesn't at all). A very creative way to explore the Birth of the Christ Child.

Let's embrace an old favorite, the cast-iron skillet!

A cooking show from Thanksgiving, the author and cook Anne Byrn explores all the ways you can use the humble cast-iron skillet to cook everything from entrees to breads to main courses to desserts!

Ace Collins returns with stories of songs & Hymns about Heaven

One of my friends and favorite authors, Ace Collins, returned with a new book around Christmas that isn't limited to one season. If you love hymns and gospel songs you'll really enjoy hearing master storyteller Ace Collins!

Legendary songwriter/singer Don McLean--new streaming!

It's an honor to welcome the composer of "American Pie", the #5 Pop song of all time, as well as "Vincent (Starry Starry Nights)", to our studios. We talk about his hits, including one written about him by a team of songwriters at the request of Roberta Flack, "Killing me softly with his song". Almost all of his Warner Brothers sons (over 150) are being made available through a Time-Life streaming service on YouTube!