Episode 41: Author and Austen Expert Brenda Cox

We continue our celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with Brenda S. Cox: Austen expert, scientist, and author of the new book Fashionable Goodness, which explores how Austen wove deep moral truths into her characters’ lives, shedding light on the faith and values that shaped her work. Join us for an insightful discussion on Austen’s enduring moral lessons, her faith, and the timeless wisdom embedded in her novels plus a special introduction from Breckyn Wood, host of the official JASNA podcast: Austen Chat!

Things we talked about in this episode:

• Brenda S. Cox’s Faith, Joy, and Jane Austen blog
• Austen Chat Podcast with Breckyn Wood
• Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England
• Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility and  Mansfield Park
• JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America)

Episode Credits

• Our thanks to Brenda Cox and Breckyn Wood for joining us today.
• A Bend in the Road is written, hosted, and produced by Roberta Panjwani and created by Roberta Panjwani and Diane Sims.
• Our Assistant Producer and Digital Media Producer for this episode is Elias Rosner. 
• Our Editors are Roberta Panjwani and Elias Rosner. 
• Our Technical Directors and Audio Engineers are Matt Giannotti and Elias Rosner.
• Original Music is written and performed by Diane Sims.
• The clip of Sonatina No. 4 from "Six Sonatinas" by Ignace Joseph Pleyel is courtesy of PianoXML.
• The clip from the Mansfield Park audiobook read by Frances Barber is courtesy of Audible.
• The clip from the 2008 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is courtesy of BBC, WGBH Boston.
• Logo and Website created by Parker Gaidimas.