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Take Up and Read
by Take Up and Read Podcast
Take Up and Read is a Christian podcast seeking to encourage Christians by fostering a love of great books. Both hosts, Joe and Chris, serve as PCA pastors, and share an avid love of reading. Join them as they review books, interview authors, and more!
Episodes
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5 Books We Recommend For Every Church Member
On this episode, we discuss the 5 books we wish every Church member would read. Tune in to hear our picks on some of the most helpful books for Christian living.
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Books We're Looking Forward To in 2026
Join this casual conversation about the books we're excited to read in 2026. *This conversation was originally scheduled to air in January, but due to a medical emergency was delayed. Take Up and Read is now back, and excited for the many episodes which have already been, and will soon be…
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Top Books of 2025
Join Joe and Chris as they discuss their favorite reads from 2025
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Desert Island Books
Join us as we play the game "Desert Island" and discuss the 5 books we would select to be the only books we read for the rest of our lives.
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The Children's Book Series You Need to Know About
Join Joe and Chris as they discuss their favorite book series for children. Buy the books here: https://newgrowthpress.com/gifts-under-25/good-news-for-little-hearts/
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10 Tips on How to Read More
In this episode, we consider 10 helpful tips for how to read more in our busy lives.
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Pastor-Writer: An Author Interview with Jonathan Landry Cruse
We are joined by our good friend Jonathan Landry Cruse, who serves as a Pastor in the OPC. Jonathan shares about how he works diligently to provide resources for the Church. Join us as we also get to know more about his favorite books, hymns, and more!
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Equipping the Church: An Author Interview with Douglas Sean O'Donnell
In this episode, we are joined by our good friend, Doug O'Donnell! Join us as we discuss how Doug writes commentaries for the good of preachers and the Church. We also get a chance to hear more about his new prayer book, his favorite commentaries, and more!
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Ministering through Writing: An Author Interview with Pastor Jason Helopoulos
In this episode, we are joined by our very special guest and friend, Pastor Jason Helopoulos! Join us as we discuss Pastor Jason's books, writing process, reading habits, and more.
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Best Books of 2024
Introducing Take Up and Read-- A YouTube channel and podcast designed to encourage Christian maturity through the love of great books. In this episode, we look back at our favorite reads from 2024.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Take Up and Read is a Christian podcast seeking to encourage Christians by fostering a love of great books. Both hosts, Joe and Chris, serve as PCA pastors, and share an avid love of reading. Join them as they review books, interview authors, and more!
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What is Take Up and Read about?
Take Up and Read is a Christian podcast seeking to encourage Christians by fostering a love of great books. Both hosts, Joe and Chris, serve as PCA pastors, and share an avid love of reading. Join them as they review books, interview authors, and more!
How often does Take Up and Read release new episodes?
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