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- Apr 30, 202510 min
Episode 371: A Thank You and a Farewell
John J. Miller brings the Great Books podcast to a close.
- Apr 29, 202539 min
Episode 370: 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe
John J. Miller is joined by Peter Meilaender of Houghton University to discuss 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' by Goethe.
- Apr 22, 202538 min
Episode 369: 'Acts of the Apostles'
John J. Miller is joined by Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press to discuss the Acts of the Apostles.
- Apr 15, 202535 min
Episode 368: 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross
John J. Miller is joined by Silvina Sironi of the Word on Fire Institute to discuss 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St. John of the Cross.
- Apr 8, 202535 min
Episode 367: 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald
John J. Miller is joined by Titus Techera of the American Cinema Foundation to discuss 'Tender Is the Night' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
- Apr 1, 202531 min
Episode 366: 'The Analects' by Confucius
John J. Miller is joined by Erin Cline of Georgetown University to discuss 'The Analects' by Confucius.
- Mar 25, 202536 min
Episode 365: 'Lonesome Dove' by Larry McMurtry
John J. Miller is joined by Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College to discuss Larry McMurtry's 'Lonesome Dove.'
- Mar 18, 202537 min
Episode 364: 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank
John J. Miller is joined by Ruth Franklin to discuss 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank.
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