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"Reading for the Love of God" w/Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson
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November 20, 2023
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In this week's must-listen episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Josh Bertram and Will Wright are joined by Professor Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, a luminary in the field of classic literature. The trio delves deep into the profound influence of reading on shaping individual worldviews and societal norms. Dr. Hooten-Wilson, holding the Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University, unravels how books can serve as both a mirror and a window, offering insights into our own lives and the world at large. The conversation doesn't shy away from sharing personal viewpoints, making the discourse rich, relatable, and deeply engaging.
In the latter part of the discussion, the episode takes a more introspective turn. The hosts and their guest explore the nuances of acknowledgment and understanding in conversations, especially in the realms of faith and politics. Emotional responses and expressions of love and agreement punctuate the dialogue, adding a layer of sincerity that's hard to ignore. Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile, a political aficionado, or someone interested in the underpinnings of human interaction, this episode promises a well-rounded intellectual feast. Tune in and challenge your perspectives on reading, politics, and the complexities of human emotion.
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Guest Bio:
Jessica Hooten Wilson is the Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University and formerly Louise Cowan Scholar in Residence at the University of Dallas. She is the author of several books, most recently Reading for the Love of God. Her book Giving the Devil his DueFlannery O’Connor and The Brothers Karamazov received a 2018 Christianity Today book of the year in arts and culture award () and The Scandal of Holiness received a 2022 Award of Merit. In 2019 she received the Hiett Prize for Humanities from the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. Other awards include a Fulbright Fellowship to Prague, an NEH to study Dante in Florence, a Biola University sabbatical fellowship funded by the John Templeton Foundation, and the 2017 Emerging Public Intellectual Award. She is a Senior Fellow at The Trinity Forum () .
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