All Episodes

The Scale of Perfection — Walter Hilton — the restoration of the imago Dei through reformation in faith and feeling and maintaining the balance between the active and contemplative Christian life

The Conferences — John Cassian — replacing shallow external routines with deep, Spirit-led purity of heart

The House of the Dead — Fyodor Dostoevsky — How God redeems the human soul when life's heaviest trials seek to crush it

Where Love Is There God Is Also — Leo Tolstoy — practical hospitality is the most authentic form of worship; wherever selfless love is practiced, the divine presence is truly revealed

The Philokalia — compiled by St. Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St. Macarius of Corinth

White Nights — Fyodor Dostoyevsky — a single moment of unselfish joy is held as a sacred defense against the fleeting nature of human existence

On Loving God — Bernard of Clairvaux — seek to love God for God's sake alone

The Life of Moses — Gregory of Nyssa — a powerful call to move beyond a shallow faith into a life of persistent devotion and humility before the majesty of God

Regula Pastoralis (Pastoral Care — Gregory the Great — a leader must achieve personal holiness and a balance between inward contemplation and outward action before attempting to heal others

The Rule of Saint Benedict — St. Benedict of Nursia

Anna Karenina — Leo Tolstoy — exploring the tension between social hypocrisy and authentic moral existence

Peace Child — Don Richardson

Lilith — George MacDonald — human identity is a complex composite of lower instincts that must be surrendered to achieve a divine harmony and true selfhood

The Soul’s Conflict and Victory Over Itself by Faith — Richard Sibbes — transform inner turmoil into a resilient hope through the imputed righteousness of Christ

An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners — Joseph Alleine — holiness is the essential evidence of a life truly reclaimed by sovereign grace

The Possessed — Fyodor Dostoyevsky — human dignity and national healing can only be found through personal repentance and a return to Christ, rather than through political revolution

The Gambler — Fyodor Dostoyevsky — a cautionary tale about the illusory nature of human autonomy and the bondage that follows a life detached from divine wisdom

The Idiot — Fyodor Dostoyevsky — the tragic collision between selfless compassion and a society corrupted by materialism and ego

The Divine Conspiracy — Dallas Willard — Jesus is the present accessibility of the kingdom of God, an interactive life with the Father that begins immediately

Life Together — Dietrich Bonhoeffer — communal life, including shared prayer, Scripture reading, and service, must be balanced by the individual solitude and intercession

The Crook in the Lot — Thomas Boston — humility of spirit is far more valuable than favorable circumstances, as it prepares the soul for a blessed exchange of earthly comfort for eternal treasure

The Letters of Samuel Rutherford — we must live a life of patient submission and radical, Christ-centered devotion

Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices — Thomas Brooks — commit to a lifelong study of Christ, the Bible, the human heart, and the devil's tactics

The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification — Walter Marshall — all spiritual strength is pre-fabricated and stored in the fullness of Jesus accessed by faith

The Spirit of the Disciplines — Dallas Willard — reclaming the human body as the essential site of spiritual growth

Keeping the Heart — John Flavel — human diligence is the primary means through which God preserves grace

The Valley of Vision — a spiritual guide to deepen prayer life

The Hiding Place — Corrie ten Boom — divine providence and radical forgiveness, illustrating the conviction that God remains sovereign even amidst systemic evil

The Princess and the Goblin — George MacDonald — a symbolic map of spiritual reality, contrasting the beauty of childlike faith with the grotesque deformity of sin

The Mind of the Maker — Dorothy L. Sayers — the Christian doctrine of the Trinity is not an abstract puzzle but a practical description of the creative process found in human experience

The Root of the Righteous — A. W. Tozer — distinguishing between external pragmatic performance and the hidden spiritual depth of the soul

God on the Dock — C. S. Lewis — prioritize the absolute truth of the gospel over subjective preference or social utility

The Death of Ivan Ilych — Leo Tolstoy — theological journey of Ivan Ilych, who finds his worldly achievements revealed as breath and vanity through an existential crisis

Ben-Hur — Lew Wallace — a journey from a noble Jewish youth to a vengeful Roman slave, culminating in a spiritual conversion at the Crucifixion of Christ

Quo Vadis — Henryk Sienkiewicz — self-sacrificing love during the reign of Emperor Nero

Phantastes — George MacDonald — the foundation of modern fantasy which "baptized the imagination" of C.S. Lewis and illustrates how voluntary surrender acts as the only pathway to genuine life

The Brothers Karamazov — Fyodor Dostoevsky — a realistic defense of faith that anchors the meaning of life in the hope of resurrection and the divine mystery of universal responsibility

Tortured for Christ — Richard Wurmbrand — believers must replace complacency with covenant loyalty toward their persecuted brethren since authentic faith thrives best under the weight of the cross

Notes from the Underground — Fyodor Dostoevsky — the misery of an individual who has replaced communal love with radical, isolated autonomy

The Power and the Glory — Graham Greene — true holiness is found in persistent duty rather than moral perfection

That Hideous Strength — C.S. Lewis — only a return to a humble, God-centered reality can prevent society from collapsing into a modern-day Tower of Babel

Perelandra — C.S. Lewis — dependence on the Creator is the only path to preserving innocence and experiencing the universe as a continuous divine gift

Out of the Silent Planet — C.S. Lewis — recover a sense of cosmic wonder by aligning your life with a higher moral and linguistic order

Science and Providence — John Polkinghorne — how a personal, active God can interact with a world governed by scientific laws without violating the very order He established

Basic Christianity — John Stott — God took the initiative to stage a divine rescue through the substitutionary atonement of the cross.

Defending the Faith — Cornelius Van Til — there is no neutral common ground between the believer and the skeptic

On Christian Doctrine — St. Augustine — any reading of the Bible that does not actively build up the double love of God and neighbor is fundamentally incomplete or misunderstood

Crime and Punishment — Fyodor Dostoevsky — a defense of divine grace that results in humble repentance and sacrificial love as the only path to genuine human restoration

The God Who is There — Francis Schaeffer — believers must believers to demonstrate "true truth" through intellectual integrity and a visible community characterized by observable love and holiness

Christ of the Indian Road — E. Stanley Jones — missions should utilize a Christ-centered approach that prioritizes contextualization and respectful dialogue over cultural imperialism

The Miracles of Our Lord — George MacDonald — Christ’s supernatural acts are purposeful manifestations of divine love intended to awaken the human soul from spiritual apathy and restore a fallen world

The Silmarillion — J.R.R. Tolkien — a profound study of the human condition, warning against the dangers of possessiveness while offering a narrative of hope and cosmic renewal

The Return of the King — J.R.R. Tolkien — providence, the necessity of redemptive sacrifice, and the persistent hope for ultimate restoration beyond the physical world.

The Two Towers — J.R.R. Tolkien — providence, mercy, and sacrificial endurance

The Fellowship of the Ring — J.R.R. Tolkien — humility, moral endurance, and the rejection of absolute power

The Hobbit — J.R.R. Tolkien — friendship, greed, and divine providence and the triumph of the lowly over the proud

Lectures to My Students — C.H. Spurgeon — maintaining ministerial integrity and effectiveness in the demanding sacred office of pastor

The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life — Hannah Whitall Smith — why your spiritual burnout is a manifestation of pride

Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots — J. C. Ryle — a genuine union with Christ must manifest as visible fruit in the persistent fight against indwelling sin

The Last Battle — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — a warning against spiritual blindness that robs you of your joy

The Magician's Nephew — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — divine sovereignty versus human hubris

The Horse and His Boy — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — divine providence in the journey from servitude to the freedom of royal adoption

The Silver Chair — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — the deception of secularism

The Dawn Treader — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — recognizing the authority and character of Christ within the mundane realities of the world

Prince Caspian — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — the need for a life of covenant faithfulness in a world that often feels usurped

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe — The Chronicles of Narnia — C. S. Lewis — a symbolic dramatization of the Gospel designed to cultivate moral imagination and theological clarity in its readers

Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer — C.S. Lewis — the necessity of unveiling the actual self, bringing your genuine thoughts and anxieties before God

John Wesley’s Journal — the transformative power of justification by faith and the pursuit of Christian perfection

Freedom of the Will — Jonathan Edwards — why your heart always chooses what you desire

Cardiphonia — John Newton — winning the internal conflict between indwelling sin and divine grace through increasing humility and dependence on Christ

The Force of Truth — Thomas Scott — an intellectual and theological journey from rationalistic skepticism to evangelical faith

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection — John Wesley — the unrivaled reign of divine love

A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God — Jonathan Edwards — an analysis of true conversion

The Journal of George Fox — an unmediated experience of God

A Method for Prayer — Matthew Henry — praying with scripture to deepen your spiritual life

The Holy War — John Bunyan — spiritual warfare in sanctification

Pious Desires — Philipp Jakob Spener — a six-point program for spiritual renewal

Theologia Germanica: A Guide to the Divine — Anonymous — Christ-centered discipleship through radical renunciation of the self-will

The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded — John Owen

The Hourly Petitions of Saint John Chrysostom — a prayer for each hour of the day

Prayer of Saint Francis — prayer for transformation

A Litany of Trust — Sister Faustina Maria Pia — An Anatomy of Surrender

Against Heresies — Irenaeus of Lyons — a defense of the unity of God’s redemptive plan

The Ladder of Divine Ascent — John Climacus — a spiritual manual of the soul’s progression toward God

The Christian's Great Interest: A Guide to Saving Faith — William Guthrie

The God of Hope and the End of the World — John Polkinghorne —cosmology in a dying universe and Christian eschatology

The Reformed Pastor — Richard Baxter — holistic reformation of the soul

The Christian in Complete Armor: A Treatise of Spiritual Warfare — William Gurnall

The Temple — George Herbert — the soul as the dwelling place of God

The Dark Night of the Soul — St. John of the Cross — the soul's purgative journey toward divine union with God

The Interior Castle — Teresa of Avila — a spiritual guide for union with God

The Way of Perfection — St. Teresa of Avila — Love, detachment, and humility are the foundation of prayer

Commentary on Galatians — Martin Luther — Christ's merit not human effort

Revelations of Divine Love — Julian of Norwich — God's love is the ultimate reality

The First Apology — Justin Martyr — Christianity is the fulfillment of true reason

Proslogium — St. Anselm — Faith Seeking Understanding

The Excellencies of Christ — Jonathan Edwards — The Lion who is the Lamb

The Twelve Steps of Humility — St. Bernard of Clairvaux

On Christian Liberty - Martin Luther

Institutes of the Christian Religion - John Calvin - A survival guide for the soul

The Dialog of Catherine of Siena — communion with God to guide the spiritual life, cultivate virtue, and obey God empowered by divine love

The Cloud of Unknowing — Anonymous — how to achieve a deep mystical union with God

The Mind’s Road to God — Saint Bonaventure — six stages of illumination that lead the soul to a mystical union with God

On Christian Doctrine — St. Augustine — discerning the difference between things to be enjoyed and things to be used

Summa Contra Gentiles — Thomas Aquinas — knowing God in order to love him more deeply

One World — John Polkinghorne — understanding the harmonious relationship between science and theology

Five Theological Orations: The Architecture of Trinitarian Orthodoxy - Gregory of Nazianzus — knowing God with your whole being

God Glorified in Man's Dependence - Jonathan Edwards — finding ultimate happiness in humble dependence on God

Waiting in God - Andrew Murray — a roadmap to experiencing God's power and blessing

On the Holy Spirit - Basil the Great — cultivating love and unity through God's Spirit

The Life of St. Anthony - Athanasius of Alexandria

On the Lord's Prayer - St. Cyprian of Carthage

The Way the World Is — John Polkinghorne

Pensées - Pascal

The Lord of Glory - Benjamin B. Warfield

The Faith of a Physicist : Reflections of a Bottom-Up Thinker - John Polkinghorne

The Christian Leaders of the Last Century - J. C. Ryle

The Sovereignty of God - Arthur W. Pink

Quarks, Chaos, and Christianity - John Polkinghorne

All of Grace - C.H. Spurgeon

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit - R. A. Torrey

Science and Religion in Quest of Truth - John Polkinghorne

The Training of the Twelve - A.B. Bruce

The Attributes of God - A.W. Pink

Belief in God in an Age of Science - John Polkinhorne

Old Paths - J. C. Ryle

Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

A Call to the Unconverted - Richard Baxter

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners - John Bunyan

The Life of David Brainerd - Jonathan Edwards

Introduction to the Devout Life - Francis de Sales

Men Made New - John R.W. Stott

The Private Devotions of Lancelot Andrewes

Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul — Philip Doddridge

The Hidden Life of Prayer — David M’Intyre

The Christian's Reasonable Service - Wilhelmus à Brakel

The Divine Economy of the Covenants - Herman Witsius

The Marrow of Modern Divinity - Edward Fisher

On the Trinity - St. Augustine

Why God Became Man - St. Anselm

The Enchiridion - St. Augustine

On the Incarnation - Athanasius of Alexandria

The Bondage of the Will - Martin Luther

The Mystery of Providence - John Flavel

The Fountain of Life Opened Up - John Flavel

Heaven Taken by Storm - Thomas Watson

The Saints’ Everlasting Rest - Richard Baxter

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - Jeremiah Burrough

A Body of Divinity - Thomas Watson

The Mischief of Sin - Thomas Watson

The Bruised Reed - Richard Sibbes

War on the Saints - Jessie Penn-Lewis

The Cross of Christ - Jessie Penn-Lewis

20 Reasons Why I Believe in the Resurrection

Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin — Cornelius Plantinga Jr.

Romans - An Overview

Miracles - C. S. Lewis

The Great Divorce - C. S. Lewis

Till We Have Faces - C.S. Lewis

The Glory of Christ - John Owen

The Death of Death in the Death of Christ - John Owen

John Owen on Overcoming Sin and Temptation

With Christ in the School of Prayer - Andrew Murray

The Weight of Glory - C. S. Lewis

The Screwtape Letters - C. S. Lewis

The Real Face of Atheism - Ravi Zacharias

The problem of Pain - C. S. Lewis

The Mortification of Sin in Believers - John Owen

The Ministry of Intercession - Andrew Murray

The Life of God in the Soul of Man - Henry Scougal

The Holiest of All - Andrew Murray on Hebrews

The God of All Comfort - Hannah Whitehall Smith

The Everlasting Man — G. K. Chesterton

The 70 Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards

Surprised by Joy - C. S. Lewis

Reflections on the Psalms - C. S. Lewis

Reasonable Faith - William Lane Craig

Orthodoxy — G. K. Chesterton

Morning and Evening: Daily Readings - C.H. Spurgeon

Know What You Believe - Paul Little

Humility - Andrew Murray

Out of the Saltshaker and Into the World - Rebecca Manley Pippert

Heretics — G. K. Chesterton

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs - John Foxe

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God - J. I. Packer

Deliver Us From Evil: Restoring the Soul - Ravi Zacharias

Communion with God - John Owen

Can Man Live Without God? - Ravi Racharias

Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster

Answers to Prayer - George Müller

Absolute Surrender - Andrew Murray

A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law

A Grief Observed - C.S. Lewis

The Holiest of All - Andrew Murray

A Few Words About Grace - William R. Newell

Abide in Christ - Andrew Murray

Bone of His Bone - F. J. Huegel

The Practice of the Presence of God - Brother Lawrence

Conformed to His Image: A Guide to Spiritual Formation - Kenneth Boa

Desiring God - John Piper

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller

Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret - Howard and Geraldine Taylor

Knowing God - J. I. Packer

Like Christ - Andrew Murray

A Simple Way to Pray - Martin Luther

Mere Christianity - C. S. Lewis

My Utmost for His Highest - Oswald Chambers

Religious Affections - Jonathan Edwards

The City of God - St. Augustine

The Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Golden Booklet of True Christianity - John Calvin

The Green Letters - Miles J. Stanford

The Imitation of Christ - Thomas à Kempis

The Knowledge of the Holy - A. W. Tozer

The Pilgrim's Progress - John Bunyan

With Christ in the School of Prayer - Andrew Murray

An Introduction to John Calvin

Confessions - St. Augustine of Hippo