Author-to-Author

In this episode of Author to Author, Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Pedro Gabriel on his book Heresy Disguised as Tradition.

A widespread assertion in Catholic circles today is that one can disregard the teachings of Pope Francis or the Second Vatican Council if they teach something that seems to go against tradition. Is this the case? In this book, Pedro Gabriel proves that tradition is often confused with novelty. He also shows how several heresies of the past have historically claimed to be more traditional than the living magisterium.

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/heresy/

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Rachel Heise on her book Flow Gently Days (November 13, 2023)

The author endeavors in this book of poetry to demonstrate an alertness to the divine glorious moments in time that often pass by underappreciated. She encourages all readers to be on the lookout for a trail of lights that leads back to our Heavenly Father and reminds them there is still so much good to be found on that path.

Flow Gently Days | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Thomas Kagumisa on his book Translanguaging: Teaching English to Secondary School Students in Tanzania (November 9, 2023)

This book is a synthesis of Tanzanian educators’ core beliefs and perspectives on the effectiveness of translanguaging strategies in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to secondary school students. While the existing literature informs and addresses the topic of translanguaging in a general way, the present study does so with a particular focus on the Tanzanian educational context. The data collected from select participants through an online survey confirmed that translanguaging strategies facilitate lesson comprehension, active engagement, satisfaction, and less stress during the lesson. Conversely, adherence to the English Only Policy (EOP) acts as a barrier toward lesson comprehension, causes tension and a stressful atmosphere, and creates fear and lack of confidence, especially among students with little background in literacy. As a solution, the author recommends adapting specific translanguaging techniques such as the use of insertional and alternating methods, creating opportunities for professional development of English educators, and prioritizing instructional strategies that sustain students’ cultural identities.

Translanguaging: Teaching English to Secondary School Students in Tanzania | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Andrew Likoudis talks about editing his grandfather's book Scholars of the Sacred: Dominican Theologians in Late Medieval Byzantium.

This in-depth study of the Catholic–Orthodox reunion efforts during the tumultuous 11th–15th centuries reveals the vital role played by the Dominican Order in shaping the theological and political discourse of that era, with a focus on the contributions of prominent Dominican figures such as John Stojkovich of Ragusa, Andrew Chrysoberges, Manuel Calecas, Demetrios Cydones, Thomas Aquinas and many others who played a critical role in the events leading to the Council of Florence.

https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/scholarsofthesacred/

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Antony Kolenc on his book Murder at Penwood Manor (October 9, 2023)

Xan and Christina embark on a journey to Harwood Abbey, where they reunite with their old friends, Lucy and Joshua. When a brutal murder occurs at nearby Penwood Manor, all evidence points to Laurence, a Crusader recently returned from the Holy Land. Unconvinced of the man’s guilt, Xan and his friends must act swiftly to solve the crime.

Who could have committed such a horrible killing, and is anyone safe?
Is Laurence tormented by demons, or is he haunted by some other secret?
And will Xan be forever changed by the choice Lucy and Christina present to him?

Amazon.com: Murder at Penwood Manor (The Harwood Mysteries): 9780829455540: Barone Kolenc, Antony: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism, the Answer to Modernism. (September 22, 2023)

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Amanda Lauer on her book Royal & Ancient (September 21, 2023)

Bronwyn Campbell's end-of-summer plans were simple: wrap up her job at Saint Andrews Country Club, meet her friends one last time at the virtual reality arcade, and move across the country—again—with her father. But when lightning strikes while she's working the club's Saint Andrews Heritage Day, she's transported from an American fairway to the home of golf, The Links at St. Andrews, in Scotland—and in the year 1691, no less.

When Iain MacDonald discovers Bronwyn knocked out cold on the seventeenth green, little does he know their meeting would change not only the course of their lives but the course of history. The son of the chieftain of Clan MacDonald, Iain bears the weight of responsibility for his family and his clan's survival on his shoulders. Family drama and the growing discord over religion in Scotland add to the heavy load he carries daily while stepping further into his role as future chieftain.

As political events between England and Scotland heighten the conflict surrounding the MacDonald lands, Bronwyn and Iain rely upon their shared faith and growing feelings toward each other for survival. Amid the questions that plague both of them, though, one stands out: How can you be with the one you love if your choice ultimately influences history?

Amazon.com: Royal & Ancient eBook : Lauer, Amanda: Kindle Store

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Annabelle Moseley on her book Awake with Christ: Living the Catholic Holy Hour in Your Home (September 16, 2023)

We are about to undertake an exhilarating journey together. Throughout this book, we will travel to the Mount of Olives implementing the tools of the garden as we keep the Holy Gardener company in Gethsemane and garden our own hearts and homes in His honor. Jesus: the Vine, the Tree of Life, the one whose blood and tears were planted in the earth of Gethsemane, and whose body was placed in a garden tomb, is also the Risen and Victorious Gardener who has flowered forth from the grave. He awaits us. Let the gardening begin!

Awake with Christ: Living the Catholic Holy Hour in Your Home | En Route Books and Media

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Pat Flynn on his book The Best Argument for God (September 11, 2023).

When the medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas addressed the best arguments against God in his masterwork, the Summa Theologica, he listed only two. The first was the problem of evil: How can God — who is perfectly good — exist alongside that which is against Him? His second: Is God really needed to explain the world?In this landmark work, Patrick Flynn presents the best arguments for God while also addressing the strongest objections. This book is destined to become the apologetic gold standard for defending classical theism against atheistic naturalism. Flynn clearly identifies what is at stake and then provides you with cogent, accessible, yet potent defenses to counter those arguments that atheists routinely make to justify their claim that there is no God. Flynn masterfully defines commonly misconstrued terms — from worldview and intelligibility to scientism, ontology, and metaphysical intuition — and illustrates them with real-world examples. He explains the Principle of Sufficient Reason and how it is used to support the reality of God. You also will acquire the foundation you need to understand the best philosophical arguments for God’s existence.Drawing from insights from philosophers Aristotle and Aquinas to Leibniz and Lonergan, you will find extensive philosophical reasons to accept and explain:

• Two step-by-step cosmological arguments
• How phenomena — like consciousness and moral intuition — confirm God's existence
• The fine-tuning of creation (and why God — and not the multiverse — is the best explanation of that)
• Why the assertion that everything can be explained by science is unreasonable
• Whether God can be falsified … and if that even matters!
• Whether belief in a necessary being is embracing a “god of the gaps”

With sidebar definitions and detailed explanations, Flynn guides you in learning authentic reasons for your belief in God. He evaluates whether it’s simpler to believe in God or not, and he provides numerous arguments from philosophy, science, and plain common sense. Additionally, you will discover how even the traditionally held attributes of God point to His existence.This seminal book turns the tables on and pokes holes in the theory of naturalism. Flynn’s in-depth analysis will give you the tools you need to share your belief in such a way that those who deny God’s existence will have to defend their view. Also featured is an appendix with a dozen additional objections and bulletproof replies for the existence of God.


The Best Argument for God: Flynn, Patrick: 9781644137802: Amazon.com: Books

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In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Elaine Weismann of The Center for the Study of the Great Ideas on Mortimer and Max and a lot of other things! (September 1, 2023)



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