Episode 246: Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026)Don’t Fear the Reaper, Author's Cut is designed for the spiritually curious, unchurched, atheists, agnostics, Christians... anyone drawing breath. Why? Because music is a universal language.Music speaks volumes.There is so much more to the story of spirituality, Christ, and these lyricists than the "culture" would have us to believe....YouTube QR codes turn this spiritual journey into a concert.Spiritual curiosity fueled this book.Spiritual curiosity: the intellectual capacity to accept that not everything can be known by our five senses.The words of Jesus of Nazareth are woven among the chapters. His words, and the words of the lyricists, are relatable.The lyricists let us “in” … their progression of thought.Read their words, listen to their songs, and never look back.This version, Author's Cut, has a completely different ending versus the original Don't Fear the Reaper. Author's Cut ends as a concert: 5 Love Songs with new lyricists and interviews. Love is the pure expression of divine spirituality... in this this life, and in our everlasting life.Don’t Fear the Reaper, Author's Cut is about melting the (real) fear of death.Amazon.com: Don't Fear the Reaper: Author's Cut: 9780997886368: Ayles, Dr. William: Books