Episode 7: Alex Joyner and Karen Stiller

Jen is joined by writers Alex Joyner and Karen Stiller to discuss reading in the life of ministry. They talk about how reading has shaped them as ministers, as well as the people they've led. They also talk about the perils of recommending books, and Karen coins the term "book bully." Fans of Annie Dillard will particularly appreciate this thoughtful episode.Books mentioned:The Minister's Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness and More by Karen StillerTeaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters by Annie DillardTake and Read: Spiritual Reading - An Annotated List by Eugene PetersonLit: A Memoir by Mary KarrDevotions: The Selected Poems of Mary OliverListening for God, Volume 1: Contemporary Literature and the Life of FaithRevelations of Divine Love by Julian of NorwichVisions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good by Steven GarberThe Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior by Steven GarberSensible Shoes: A Story About the Spiritual Journey by Sharon Garlough BrownCan You See Anything Now?: A Novel by Katherine JamesA Prayer for Orion: A Son's Addiction and a Mother's Love by Katherine JamesTelling Secrets by Frederick BuechnerEverything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved by Kate BowlerThe Abundance: Narrative Essays Old and New by Annie DillardThe Liar's Club: A Memoir by Mary KarrThe Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ by Fleming Rutledge