Westminster John Knox Press Radio http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/ WJK Radio with Dan and Jana is a new monthly podcast from Westminster John Knox Press (WJKP) designed to promote honest and stimulating conversation about issues of faith. The podcasts feature conversations with some of today’s most respected authors addressing a variety of religious issues including the Bible, ethics, social justice, popular culture, the church, cultural and religious diversity, and the spiritual life in general. Sometimes moving, sometimes controversial, often provocative, and always enlightening, new shows are available on the last Monday of every month. en-US Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:01:00 -0700 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityReligion & Spirituality/Spiritualityabuckley@wjkbooks.comWestminster John Knox PressWestminster John Knox Pressnofaith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityChallenging the Mind and Nourishing the SoulWJK Radio with Dan and Jana is a monthly podcast from Westminster John Knox Press (WJKP) designed to promote honest and stimulating conversation about issues of faith. The podcasts feature conversations with some of today’s most respected authors addressing a variety of religious issues including the Bible, ethics, social justice, popular culture, the church, cultural and religious diversity, and the spiritual life in general. Sometimes moving, sometimes controversial, often provocative, and always enlightening, new shows are available on the last Monday of every month.wjkradiohttp://feedburner.google.com WJK Radio 9: D’OH! It’s Mark Pinsky on Spirituality in The Simpsons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/ZluyBoU2-us/wjk-radio-9-doh-its-mark-pinsky-on-spirituality-in-the-simpsons.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/10/wjk-radio-9-doh-its-mark-pinsky-on-spirituality-in-the-simpsons.html Since being introduced to American television audiences over two decades ago, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson have become one of the most well-known, beloved, and irreverent animated families of all time. Yet even in The Simpsons one can... GATOSimpsons2US Since being introduced to American television audiences over two decades ago, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson have become one of the most well-known, beloved, and irreverent animated families of all time. Yet even in The Simpsons one can find elements of faith and morality.  Here to discuss the ways in which spirituality and religion are reflected in this longest-running comedy in television history is Mark Pinsky, author of the best-selling book that Booklist calls “seriously funny,” The Gospel according to The Simpsons.

A completely revised study guide for this volume in the popular WJK Gospel According to… series has just been released.

Mark I. Pinsky is the author of The Gospel according to The Simpsons, The Gospel according to Disney, and A Jew among the Evangelicals. He is a former religion reporter for the Orlando Sentinel and the Los Angeles Times. For more information, please visit http://pinsky.wjkbooks.com.   

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]]> Books Film Popular Culture Television abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:01:00 -0700 noSince being introduced to American television audiences over two decades ago, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson have become one of the most well-known, beloved, and irreverent animated families of all time. Yet even in The Simpsons one can...Westminster John Knox PressSince being introduced to American television audiences over two decades ago, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson have become one of the most well-known, beloved, and irreverent animated families of all time. Yet even in The Simpsons one can...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/10/wjk-radio-9-doh-its-mark-pinsky-on-spirituality-in-the-simpsons.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-9_-d_oh-it_s-mark-pinsky-on-spirituality-in-the-simpsons.mp3 WJK Radio 8: Thomas G. Long on the Christian Funeral http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/Y-zhnQlXC9U/wjk-radio-8-thomas-g-long-on-the-christian-funeral.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/09/wjk-radio-8-thomas-g-long-on-the-christian-funeral.html Thomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral practices. Accompany...

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Thomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral practices. Accompany Them With Singing—The Christian Funeral is now available from WJK.

Thomas G. Long is Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and is one of the most popular preachers in the United States today. He is the author of The Witness of Preaching; The Senses of Preaching; Preaching and the Literary Forms of the Bible; Whispering the Lyrics: Sermons for Lent and Easter; Matthew (Westminster Bible Commentary); Hebrews (Interpretation); Testimony: Talking Ourselves into Being Christian; and Preaching from Memory to Hope. Be sure to check out http://long.wjkbooks.com for more information on Tom, including a video interview on his new book!

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]]> Homiletics abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:01:00 -0700 noThomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral pracWestminster John Knox PressThomas G. Long, one of America's most trusted and thoughtful pulpit voices, joins us for a fascinating discussion on today’s Christian funeral. Tom has just written an informative guide to and theological and cultural critique of contemporary funeral practices. Accompany...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/09/wjk-radio-8-thomas-g-long-on-the-christian-funeral.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-8_-thomas-g.-long-on-the-christian-funeral.mp3 WJK Radio 7: Greg Garrett on the spiritual journey of U2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/EEj5K7Jma9c/wjk-radio-7-greg-garrett-on-the-spiritual-journey-of-u2.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/08/wjk-radio-7-greg-garrett-on-the-spiritual-journey-of-u2.html Who among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in a truly spiritual way, despite the secular nature of the song itself? Millions of fans around the world have found that inspiration... WeGetToCarryEachOther_65 Who among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in a truly spiritual way, despite the secular nature of the song itself? Millions of fans around the world have found that inspiration in the music of U2, arguably the biggest band in the world today. Now, on the heels of U2’s latest studio album No Line on the Horizon, Greg Garrett, author of We Get to Carry Each Other: The Gospel according to U2, joins us for an engaging and informative discussion about the spirituality that drives the band and its music.

Greg Garrett is Professor of English at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, a licensed lay preacher in the Episcopal Church, and Writer in Residence at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. He is one of America’s leading authorities on religion and culture. A frequent media guest, he regularly speaks and leads workshops and retreats across the US and overseas. Be sure to check out http://garrett.wjkbooks.com for more information on Greg and his work.

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]]> abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0700 noWho among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in a truly spiritual way, despite the secular nature of the song itself? Millions of fans around the world have found that inspiration...Westminster John Knox PressWho among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in a truly spiritual way, despite the secular nature of the song itself? Millions of fans around the world have found that inspiration...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/08/wjk-radio-7-greg-garrett-on-the-spiritual-journey-of-u2.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-7_-greg-garrett-on-the-spiritual-journey-of-u2.mp3 WJK Radio 6: Kathleen Long Bostrom on 99 Ways to Nurture our Spiritual Growth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/_paO7x5a2m0/wjk-radio-6-kathleen-long-bostrom-on-99-ways-to-nurture-our-spiritual-growth.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/07/wjk-radio-6-kathleen-long-bostrom-on-99-ways-to-nurture-our-spiritual-growth.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Kathleen Long Bostrom Sitting down with Dan and Jana today is Kathleen Long Bostrom to discuss 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven by Kathleen Long Bostrom. From the sublime (watch... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss
Today’s Guest Author: Kathleen Long Bostrom

99ThingsToDoBetweenHere&Heaven_75Sitting down with Dan and Jana today is Kathleen Long Bostrom to discuss 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven by Kathleen Long Bostrom.  From the sublime (watch the sun rise) to the wonderfully silly (dance in the rain), her imaginative suggestions will breathe new life into readers’ lives while opening them up to new spiritual experiences.

Kathleen Long Bostrom is the author of dozens of books for children and adults, including Finding Calm in the Chaos: Christian Devotions for Busy Women. She has been an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 1983. Kathy and her husband, Greg, currently serve as Co-Pastors of the Wildwood Presbyterian Church in  Wildwood, Illinois.

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]]> Books Spirituality abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0700 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Kathleen Long Bostrom Sitting down with Dan and Jana today is Kathleen Long Bostrom to discuss 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven by Kathleen Long Bostrom. From the sublime (watch...Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Kathleen Long Bostrom Sitting down with Dan and Jana today is Kathleen Long Bostrom to discuss 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven by Kathleen Long Bostrom. From the sublime (watch...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/07/wjk-radio-6-kathleen-long-bostrom-on-99-ways-to-nurture-our-spiritual-growth.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-6_-kathleen-long-bostrom-on-99-ways-to-nurture-our-spiritual-growth.mp3 WJK Radio 5: Rebecca Barnes-Davies on 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/kBBl8CIuj4Y/wjk-radio-5-rebecca-barnes-davies-on-50-ways-to-help-save-the-earth.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/06/wjk-radio-5-rebecca-barnes-davies-on-50-ways-to-help-save-the-earth.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Rebecca Barnes-Davies Rebecca Barnes-Davies discusses simple steps we can all take—as individuals and within our communities and congregations—to help ensure the survival of God’s creation. Her new book, 50 Ways to Help... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss
Today’s Guest Author: Rebecca Barnes-Davies


50ways Rebecca Barnes-Davies discusses simple steps we can all take—as individuals and within our communities and congregations—to help ensure the survival of God’s creation. Her new book, 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth: How You and Your Church Can Make a Difference, is now available from Westminster John Knox Press.


Rebecca Barnes-Davies has been an environmental activist for well over a decade, advocating for public policy changes, educating groups of concerned Christians, and writing numerous articles. She has served as director of Presbyterians for Restoring Creation and as a program assistant in the Environmental Justice Office of the Presbyterian Church USA. An independent consultant for environmental and social justice ministry, she is currently studying at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky.


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Christian Iosso and Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty (editors), Prayers for the New Social Awakening


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"Shadows," by David LaMotte

]]> Social Justice abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:22:16 -0700 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Rebecca Barnes-Davies Rebecca Barnes-Davies discusses simple steps we can all take—as individuals and within our communities and congregations—to help ensure the survival of God’s creation. Her new book,Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Rebecca Barnes-Davies Rebecca Barnes-Davies discusses simple steps we can all take—as individuals and within our communities and congregations—to help ensure the survival of God’s creation. Her new book, 50 Ways to Help...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/06/wjk-radio-5-rebecca-barnes-davies-on-50-ways-to-help-save-the-earth.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-5_-rebecca-barnes-davies-on-50-ways-to-help-save-the-earth.mp3 WJK Radio 4: Jack Rogers on LGBT equality http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/ieYTWTPatWo/wjk-radio-4-jack-rogers-on-jesus-the-bible-and-homosexuality.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/05/wjk-radio-4-jack-rogers-on-jesus-the-bible-and-homosexuality.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Jack Rogers Jack Rogers has spent the last few years advocating equal rights in both the church and society for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered. He talks to Dan... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss
Today’s Guest Author: Jack Rogers

Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church Jack Rogers has spent the last few years advocating equal rights in both the church and society for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered. He talks to Dan and Jana about his profound experiences as related in the newly revised edition of his best-selling book, Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church.

Jack Rogers is Professor of Theology Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary and was moderator of the 213th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is the author of Reading the Bible and the Confessions; Claiming the Center: Churches and Conflicting Worldviews; and Presbyterian Creeds. For more information, please visit www.drjackrogers.com.

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“Shadows,” by David LaMotte

]]> Biblical Studies Church abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Sun, 24 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Jack Rogers Jack Rogers has spent the last few years advocating equal rights in both the church and society for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered. He talks to Dan...Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Author: Jack Rogers Jack Rogers has spent the last few years advocating equal rights in both the church and society for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered. He talks to Dan...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/05/wjk-radio-4-jack-rogers-on-jesus-the-bible-and-homosexuality.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-4_-jack-rogers-on-lgbt-equality.mp3 WJK Radio 3: Chris Iosso and Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty on the New Social Creed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/5WjgRDi2Wr0/wjk-radio-3-.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/04/wjk-radio-3-.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Authors: Christian Iosso, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Social Creed, and to mark the development... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss
Today’s Guest Authors: Christian Iosso, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty

Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Social Creed, and to mark the development of The Social Creed for the 21st Century, Chris Iosso and Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty compiled Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed, available now from WJK. They are here to discuss what the new Social Creed means in today’s ever-changing world. Stay tuned after the interview for a bonus reading of “A Hymn for the Bees.”

Christian Iosso is a Presbyterian minister and Coordinator of the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty is Assistant Professor of Theology at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, and a minister of the Word and Sacrament for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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]]> Social Justice abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:46:40 -0700 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Authors: Christian Iosso, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Social Creed, and to mark the development...Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Reiss Today’s Guest Authors: Christian Iosso, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Prayers for the New Social Awakening: Inspired by the New Social Creed In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Social Creed, and to mark the development...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/04/wjk-radio-3-.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/wjk-radio-3_-chris-iosso-and-elizabeth-hinson-hasty-on-the-new-social-creed.mp3 WJK Radio 2: Craig A. Evans on Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/K2pmaZmzD-o/wjk-radio-2-craig-a-evans-on-jesus-death-burial-and-resurrection.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/03/wjk-radio-2-craig-a-evans-on-jesus-death-burial-and-resurrection.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today's Guest Author: Craig A. Evans Jesus, The Final Days: What Really Happened Many theories have been posed about what actually occurred on the very first Easter weekend. Our guest today, Craig A. Evans, is... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess
Today's Guest Author: Craig A. Evans  

Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened Jesus, The Final Days: What Really Happened Many theories have been posed about what actually occurred on the very first Easter weekend. Our guest today, Craig A. Evans, is here to shed some light on the topic, discussing what existing historical and archaeological evidence can tell us about Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Together with N. T. Wright, he is the coauthor of Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened.

Craig A. Evans is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Acadia Divinity College in Canada.  An expert commentator, he has been interviewed several times for many national media outlets, including Dateline NBC,  The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, and BBC. For more information, visit http://www.craigaevans.com.

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]]> Biblical Studies abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:01:00 -0700 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today's Guest Author: Craig A. Evans Jesus, The Final Days: What Really Happened Many theories have been posed about what actually occurred on the very first Easter weekend. Our guest today, Craig A. Evans, is...Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today's Guest Author: Craig A. Evans Jesus, The Final Days: What Really Happened Many theories have been posed about what actually occurred on the very first Easter weekend. Our guest today, Craig A. Evans, is...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/03/wjk-radio-2-craig-a-evans-on-jesus-death-burial-and-resurrection.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/craig_evans.mp3 WJK Radio 1: Rufus Burrow Jr. on African American history and Martin Luther King Jr. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/wjkradio/~3/LiazNgRu_s0/wjk-radio-1-rufus-burrow-jr-on-african-american-history-and-martin-luther-king-jr.html http://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/02/wjk-radio-1-rufus-burrow-jr-on-african-american-history-and-martin-luther-king-jr.html Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today’s Guest Author: Rufus Burrow Jr. On the heels of an historic presidential election, Dan and Jana talk with Rufus Burrow Jr. about the history of race relations in America and the legacy of Martin... Hosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess
Today’s Guest Author: Rufus Burrow Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. for Armchair Theologians On the heels of an historic presidential election, Dan and Jana talk with Rufus Burrow Jr. about the history of race relations in America and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Rufus Burrow Jr. is Indiana Professor of Christian Thought and Professor of Theological Social Ethics at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, and the author of the forthcoming book, Martin Luther King Jr. for Armchair Theologians.

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Cornel West and Eddie S., Jr. Glaude (editors), African American Religious Thought: An Anthology

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]]> Cultural Diversity Current Affairs Ethics Social Justice abuckley@wjkbooks.com (Westminster John Knox Press) Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0800 noHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today’s Guest Author: Rufus Burrow Jr. On the heels of an historic presidential election, Dan and Jana talk with Rufus Burrow Jr. about the history of race relations in America and the legacy of Martin...Westminster John Knox PressHosts: Dan Braden, Jana Riess Today’s Guest Author: Rufus Burrow Jr. On the heels of an historic presidential election, Dan and Jana talk with Rufus Burrow Jr. about the history of race relations in America and the legacy of Martin...faith,religion,bible,ethics,social,justice,popular,culture,church,religious,diversity,cultural,diversity,spiritualityhttp://wjkradio.wjkbooks.com/2009/02/wjk-radio-1-rufus-burrow-jr-on-african-american-history-and-martin-luther-king-jr.htmlhttp://wjkbooks.typepad.com/files/rufus_burrow.mp3 Westminster John Knox PressnonadultChallenging the Mind and Nourishing the Soul