Jessica Hooten Wilson

Jessica Hooten Wilson, a renowned author and chair of the Great Books program at Pepperdine University, joins to discuss the timeless relevance of Ray Bradbury's 'Fahrenheit 451.' They explore how the novel reflects modern challenges with technology and distraction, emphasizing the critical decline in reading habits. Wilson highlights literature's power to foster hope and resilience, suggesting that science fiction can serve both as a warning and an inspiration for today's societal struggles, ultimately reminding us of the importance of communal storytelling.

Friends, when universities turn to the secular narrative of the ego drama, which views education as directed to self-advancement alone, they suffer a loss of identity. In her talk at the recent Good News Conference, Jessica Hooten Wilson offers a different vision of education that is based on an apprenticeship to tradition and is oriented toward a contemplative life for both educators and students. Moving toward this vision creates a university system that orders its teachers and students to a good beyond themselves. Links Good News Conference The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa

Jessica Hooten Wilson and Matthew Smith discuss the joys and perils of reading, the transformative power of reading well, dialogic engagement, the evolution of reading, and the importance of reading as a spiritual practice. They emphasize the value of physically engaging with books, forming relationships through reading, and the search for meaning and connection. They also explore the influence of subject position on reading, the trinitarian approach to interpretation, the power of narrative literature, and the responsibility and imitation of the word.

- It's been one year since the Dobbs decision by the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. What have we learned, who has benefitted politically, and has it really reduced the abortion rate? Do television shows that focus on individual heroes and violent solutions to problems cultivate authoritarian beliefs? A new study finds a link between how much TV a person watches and how they vote. A spokesperson from Liberty University says that in order to control the education of their kids, Christians can learn from Stalin, Hitler, and Mao—oh my! Kaitlyn interviews Jessica Hooten Wilson about the power of literature and reading in our spiritual formation, and why it's particularly challenging for evangelicals. Plus, Christian rummages through the attics of strangers in Germany, and all hail our new canine robot overlord—the Thermonator! Patreon Bonus: Holy Post Office - How to Discern God's Will https://www.patreon.com/posts/85218135/ 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Show Starts 4:37 - Theme Song 4:58 - Sponsor - AG1 To get your FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase, go to athleticgreens.com/HOLYPOST 6:27 - Christian is in Luxembourg 10:01 - Flamethrowing robot dogs 17:44 - One year anniversary of Dobbs 31:28 - Relationship between television viewing and Trump support 41:52 - Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education" Sponsors 51:24 - Sponsor - Magic Spoon Go to magicspoon.com/HOLYPOST and use code HOLYPOST to get $5 off 53:01 - Sponsor - Hiya Health Go to hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 54:10 - Interview Intro 58:18 - The importance of non-Biblical literature 1:07:20 - Augustine 1:18:24 - How to read the Bible well 1:32:36 - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment: Great, They're Putting Flamethrowers on Robot Dogs Now https://futurism.com/the-byte/flamethrower-robot-dog Authoritarianism mediates the relationship between television viewing and Trump support, study finds https://www.psypost.org/2023/06/authoritarianism-mediates-the-relationship-between-television-viewing-and-trump-support-study-finds-165920 Liberty University spokesperson invokes Stalin, Mao, and Hitler on "education": "We have to get back to that for conservative values" https://currentpub.com/2023/06/26/liberty-university-spokesperson-invokes-stalin-mao-and-hitler-on-education-we-have-to-get-back-to-that-for-conservative-values/ Other resources: Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice by Jessica Hooten Wilson https://amzn.to/3JBWdFH Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Jessica Hooten Wilson, an author and Great Books Program chair at Pepperdine University, shares her insights on Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga. They discuss the importance of fantasy literature in building generational connections and understanding. Engaging storytelling fosters bonds between parents and children, revealing deep truths through language. They explore how children's literature can reawaken wonder amidst modern disenchantment, emphasizing its role in moral clarity. The complexities of adapting beloved stories are also examined, highlighting the unique power of reading together as a family.

Jessica Hooten Wilson, Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University and expert in literary criticism, dives into Shakespeare's The Tempest and its relevance in today's tech-driven society. She draws parallels between Prospero's magic and our reliance on technology, discussing how the quest for control can corrupt virtue. Jessica emphasizes the importance of wrestling with challenging texts rather than opting for easy answers, advocating for a return to relationships grounded in grace and humility.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Jessica Hooten Wilson, an award-winning author and the Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University, explores the decline of deep reading and its spiritual implications. She advocates for re-engaging with books as a means to cultivate contemplation and humility. The conversation highlights how deep reading nurtures empathy, enriches relationships, and fosters personal growth. Wilson also emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from distractions to enhance daily reflection and nurture a love for literature.

Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson from Pepperdine University discusses Flannery O'Connor's unique writings. They explore O'Connor's use of violence and ugliness to reveal grace, the theological and moral themes in her work, and the importance of attentive reading. Topics include spiritual formation, the story 'Greenleaf,' symbolism, defying instant gratification, and the concept of the holy fool in southern literature.

Award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses the importance of cultivating a new imagination through reading for holiness. The conversation covers supporting sanctity and truth in family life. Chapters explore legacy, nature study, challenges in classical education, virtual reality solutions, upcoming book releases, and book recommendations.

Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson discusses literature and totalitarianism, exploring the use of violence, entertainment, and distraction as tools of state control. Topics include Fahrenheit 451, writings of Solzhenitsyn, and Alvarez's novel about life under dictatorship. Novelists take evil seriously without villainizing opposition. Also discussed: Frankl, Pieper, O'Brien, Tocqueville's soft despotism, and Postman's argument in In Amusing Ourselves to Death.