Books and Big Ideas Audio (with Joel Wentz) Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:44:22 -0400 en-us © 2026 Books and Big Ideas Audio (with Joel Wentz) yes 70549d13-e8c2-589e-9678-2f1fc62527c0 Joel Wentz episodic false This is the audio-only podcast feed for the YouTube channel 'Books and Big Ideas' run by Joel Wentz. The channel features book reviews and occasional author interviews. Primary subject interests are theology, philosophy, history and cultural theory.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joel Wentz https://storage.buzzsprout.com/uzrxcy2wl8nnpbn8tbo63wq5ntwr?.jpg Books and Big Ideas Audio (with Joel Wentz) Can Evangelicalism be Defended in 2026??? Can Evangelicalism be Defended in 2026??? The audio for my review of Bonnie Kristian's 'In Defense of Evangelicalism.'

]]> The audio for my review of Bonnie Kristian's 'In Defense of Evangelicalism.'

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19904759 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1082 full false Can 'Western Christianity' be Saved??? Can 'Western Christianity' be Saved??? The audio for my review of 'How Western Christianity Got it Wrong' by Randy Woodley.

]]> The audio for my review of 'How Western Christianity Got it Wrong' by Randy Woodley.

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19823806 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1219 full false How (not) to Interpret Jesus How (not) to Interpret Jesus The audio for my review of 'The Greatest Story Ever Retold' from Baker Academic.

]]> The audio for my review of 'The Greatest Story Ever Retold' from Baker Academic.

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19775721 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400 818 full false My Favorite Book on Christian Universalism! My Favorite Book on Christian Universalism! The audio for my review of 'The Evangelical Universalist' by Gregory MacDonald (Robin Parry).

]]> The audio for my review of 'The Evangelical Universalist' by Gregory MacDonald (Robin Parry).

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19706770 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400 804 full false 4 Historical Factors that Created American Evangelicalism 4 Historical Factors that Created American Evangelicalism The audio for my video essay on the particular historical context that created American Evangelicalism as we know it.

]]> The audio for my video essay on the particular historical context that created American Evangelicalism as we know it.

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19667558 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1836 full false Does American Protestantism REALLY Worship 'Church Growth'?? Does American Protestantism REALLY Worship 'Church Growth'?? The audio for my review of 'Baal and the Gods of More' by Andrew Root.

]]> The audio for my review of 'Baal and the Gods of More' by Andrew Root.

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19564406 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1069 full false Book Review Catchup: 5 New Titles You May Want to Know About! Book Review Catchup: 5 New Titles You May Want to Know About! The audio for my recent "book review catchup" video. The titles covered include: Reality in Ruins by Jared Stacy, A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology by Alan Thompson, Zeus Was an Atheist by JD Lyonhart, Baal and the Gods of More by Andrew Root, The Evangelical Universalist (3rd ed.) by Gregory McDonald.

]]> The audio for my recent "book review catchup" video. The titles covered include: Reality in Ruins by Jared Stacy, A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology by Alan Thompson, Zeus Was an Atheist by JD Lyonhart, Baal and the Gods of More by Andrew Root, The Evangelical Universalist (3rd ed.) by Gregory McDonald.

]]> Joel Wentz Buzzsprout-19487720 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1341 full false A Chat with the Co-Host of My Favorite New Podcast: Dan Hummel on American Evangelicals A Chat with the Co-Host of My Favorite New Podcast: Dan Hummel on American Evangelicals The audio for my conversation with Dan Hummel from 'American Evangelicals: A History Podcast.'

]]> The audio for my conversation with Dan Hummel from 'American Evangelicals: A History Podcast.'

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